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The Working Near Rail Lines Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate planning
- Limited communication
- 2. Site Induction
- Lack of knowledge on site-specific risks
- No emergency procedures understanding
- 3. Access Control
- Unauthorised access
- Inadequate signage
- 4. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Missing safety checks
- 5. PPE Utilisation
- Not wearing appropriate PPE
- Incorrect PPE use
- 6. Worker Training
- Insufficient training
- Complacency
- 7. Area Demarcation
- Poorly marked work areas
- Insufficient barrier setup
- 8. Communication
- Miscommunication
- Lack of two-way radios
- 9. Vehicle Movement
- Collisions with rail vehicles
- Poor visibility
- 10. Tool Operation
- Incorrect use of tools
- Tools obstructing paths
- 11. Hazardous Substances
- Chemical spills
- Inappropriate storage
- 12. Manual Handling
- Lifting injuries
- Repetitive strain
- 13. Weather Factors
- Slippery surfaces
- Reduced visibility due to fog
- 14. Electrical Safety
- Electrocution
- Poorly maintained electrical equipment
- 15. Noise Management
- Hearing damage
- Inability to communicate
- 16. Fatigue Management
- Reduced alertness
- Increased accident risk
- 17. Emergency Response
- Delays in evacuation
- Lack of emergency contact numbers
- 18. Rail Traffic Awareness
- Being struck by train
- Not following warning signals
- 19. Waste Disposal
- Environmental contamination
- Improper waste handling
- 20. First Aid Provision
- Inadequate first aid supplies
- Lack of trained personnel
- 21. End-of-Day Procedures
- Leaving hazards unaddressed
- Incorrect shutdown processes