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Hazard
Striking pedestrian
Potential Consequence
Serious injury or fatality
Persons at Risk
Pedestrians
Existing Controls
Alarm, camera and spotter where required
Additional Controls
Eliminate reversing where practicable
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Hazard
Blind spot
Potential Consequence
Collision
Persons at Risk
Drivers and pedestrians
Existing Controls
Mirrors and cameras
Additional Controls
Stop movement if visibility is inadequate
03
Hazard
Loss of spotter communication
Potential Consequence
Uncontrolled vehicle movement
Persons at Risk
Spotter and nearby workers
Existing Controls
Standard signalling system
Additional Controls
Stop the vehicle if communication is lost
04
Hazard
Pedestrian in blind spot
Potential Consequence
Crushing or fatality
Persons at Risk
Pedestrians
Existing Controls
Banksman, alarm and camera
Additional Controls
Verify the area behind the vehicle is clear before reversing
05
Hazard
Loss of communication with banksman
Potential Consequence
Uncontrolled reversing movement
Persons at Risk
Operator and banksman
Existing Controls
Standard signals and radio
Additional Controls
Stop the vehicle if the banksman is not visible or communication is lost
06
Hazard
Insufficient reversing space
Potential Consequence
Vehicle or equipment collision
Persons at Risk
Operator and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Planned traffic route
Additional Controls
Use a maneuvering plan and physical area control in restricted spaces
07
Hazard
Fixed obstruction in reversing route
Potential Consequence
Vehicle collision or entrapment
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Physically inspect the reversing route before movement
08
Hazard
Loss of communication between driver and banksman
Potential Consequence
Uncontrolled maneuver or collision
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Require the driver to stop immediately if communication is lost
09
Hazard
Insufficient lighting in reversing area
Potential Consequence
Failure to detect pedestrians or obstacles
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Provide adequate temporary or permanent lighting in the maneuvering area
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