Loading Dry/Granular Product
Potential Hazards
Dust inhalation
Interaction with mechanical devices (chute operation)
Ergonomic concerns
Slips, trips, and falls due to uneven surfaces
Open holes and leading-edge hazards (to both same level and lower level)
Worker fatigue
Inclement weather
Potential Consequences
Respiratory irritation/illness
Soft tissue and/or musculoskeletal type injuries
Amputation
Death
Opening and Closing Hatches
Potential Hazards
Slips, trips, and falls (to both same level and lower level) due to uneven surfaces
Open hole hazards
Ergonomic concerns with bending and twisting
Frozen or stuck lids
Pinch and crush points
Cuts and lacerations
Worker fatigue
Inclement weather
Potential Consequences
Soft tissue and/or musculoskeletal type injuries
Amputation
Death
Access/Egress to and from Top of Railcar
Potential Hazards
Slips, trips and falls due to slippery conditions and unprotected leading edges (to both same level and lower level)
Worker fatigue
Inclement weather
Potential Consequences
Serious Injury
Death