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Hazards/factors Things to look for Hazard Comments Suggested action/Solutions to consider Action
present? taken?
Posture Is your back bent Can you adjust the seating to get enough
forward, leaning support for you in a range of postures?
away from the seat? Can you take regular breaks?
Is your neck Can your seat be adjusted to be
forward, or back, or comfortable for you?
twisted to one side?
Are you in the cab
for long periods
without a break?
Is your posture this
way by choice or
through design and
layout?
Layout Is everything within Is it possible to reposition any equipment
easy reach? easily?
Can you see all the Make sure microphone is easy to use with
displays and a relaxed neck position – would a headset
controls? help?
Can you take regular
breaks? Contact manufacturers if problems
cannot be easily solved.
Can the emergency
controls be reached
easily?

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Hazards/factors Things to look for Hazard Comments Suggested action/Solutions to consider Action
present? taken?
Vibration Do you notice any Investigate and measure if concerned re:
uncomfortable levels.
vibration? Take regular breaks out of cab.
Is your seat in a Replace seat if necessary.
good condition?
Is there
sufficient
padding?
Temperature Is it too hot or Wear warm clothing.
cold? Take regular breaks.
Does it vary? Would it be possible to put a thermostat
Can you control in cab to regulate temperature?
the temp?
Are there any
uncomfortable
draughts?

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