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DNGPEC Ltd - Risk Assessments Issued by Martin Barraclough GradIOSH- 10/06/20 - Review date 09/06/21

DNGPEC Ltd - General Crew Operations Risk Assessment

Hazard Potential Risk L S RF Control measures to be used L S RF

Assembling truss Damage to hearing from banging pins. Hand injuries from assembling truss 2 1 2

Use hearing protection if truss pins need to be repetitively banged. Ensure competency for assembling truss. Wear gloves if appropriate.

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Blocked exitsRisk of fire and reduced evacuation routes due to exitss becoming blocked with equipment and rubbish

3 5 15 Ensure good housekeeping at all times, even during load in/out process. All rubbish to be cleared away immediately. 2 5 10

Electrical systems

Risk of electric shock from unauthorised or untrained installation of electrical equipment. Risk of electric shock or fire from faulty equipment.

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Electrical installations only to be undertaken and supervised by qualified persons. Any faulty equipment to be reported immediately and taken out of use. Reminders to be given during toolbox talks.

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Entering an event construction site Risk of injury from not being aware of the hazards and site rules in operation 4 4 16

Make sure a correct toolbox talk is undertaken on entry to any site. Comply with any site safety rules, inductions and sign in where necessary.

2 4 8

Equipment in bad conditionSharp edges, boxes with broken catches, pieces with abrasive surfaces causing injury to hands and skin.

2 1 2Use gloves when unloading and loading trucks Highlight any potenial risks to other workers. Cover sharp edges where possible.

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Faulty PPE Injury from faliling from a height, due to inappropriate or faulty PPE 3 5 15 All work at height PPE to undergo regular thorough

inspections. Records to be kept of inspections. 1 5 5




Fire Risk of injury or death from the outbreak of fire. 3 5 15

The full fire evacuation procedure is to be ascertained from the venue before commencing works. The evacuation plan and routes of exit are to be relayed to all workers during toolbox talk. Each individual does their upmost to minimise the potential to cause fire.

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Followspot operations

Risk of electric shock, burns from followspot operation. Manual handling risk when assembling gantry followspot. Work at height risk when operating truss spots.

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Ensure competency for task by using experienced operators, or training those with no experience. Ensure the correct amount of persons are there to assemble gantry followspots. All truss spots are to wear full body harness with fall arrest AND work position devices. Ensure that the lighting supplier has provided a sufficient inertia reel fall arrester and that the access ladder is in good condition prior to climbing. Ensure that there is a suitable rescue plan in place.

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Head injuries working under structures

Banging or cutting head whilst working under stages during erection 1 3 3 Hard hats to be worn whilst the event is under construction.

Reminders to be given at toolbox talk. 1 3 3

Heavy flightcases and dollies on wheels

Risk of injury to feet by heavy objects on wheels rolling over toes. 1 3 3

Steel toe cap boots are to be worn at all times on event construction sites. Checks to take place at the beginning of each shift.

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Laid Cables Risk of injury from tripping over cables laid on the floor 2 1 2

Ensure that cables are run in a tidy fashion out of gangways. Use cable ramping wherever possible. If cables are not laid by DNGPEC, then advise the relevant person about the potential for injury.

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Lighting Conditions

Poor lighting conditions could cause injury through restricted visibility, either at night, in a dark truck or building, or during a show.

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Wherever possible, provide sufficient lighting to work in. If the lighting conditions are out of DNGPEC control, request sufficient lighting from those in charge. For tasks during shows, ensure that everyone is clearly briefed and that hazards are noted before the lights go down. Clear communication is essential in poor lighting conditions.

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Long load in distance / stairs

Injury from manual handling of loads which are heavy or have to be transported over distance or other obstacles such as stairs.

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Avoid unnecessary manual handling wherever possible. For long distances, use aids such as wheeled dollies, plant, vehicles wherever appropriate. For lifts up stairs, ensure that there is a correct amount of persons to effectively team lift.

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Motor hoistsRisk of injury from lifting hoist from box manually. Risk of hands injuries when running out motor. Risk of electric shock.

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Hoists only to be handled by competent persons. Gloves to be worn when handling and running hoists. Any fault or visually damaged wiring to be reported immediately and the hoist taken out of use.

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Noise

Possible damage to hearing from excessive noise levels. Risk of injury from excessive noise preventing communication.

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Hearing protection to be worn by workers who are expected to work in front of PA systems. PA systems not to be used whilst the event is under construction. Other things that could hinder communication such as MEWP engines to be turned off in key moments that require communication. For unavoidably noisy environments, hearing protection and radio communications advised.

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Objects falling from height Injury from objects falling from height 3 4 12

Wherever possible stay clear of where people are working above. Hard hats to be worn at all times whilst people are working above. Workers operating at height must make sure all items are safely attached to them. Put exclusion zones in place under MEWPS when appropriate.

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Repetitive lifting Frequent and/or prolonged physical effort or strain causing injury 2 3 6

Ensure that workers have undertaken formal manual handling training so they are aware of the risks from repetitive tasks. Ensure there are enough workers to complete repetitive tasks. Allow workers sufficient breaks from repetitive tasks to reduce the risk of injury.

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Rigging being hoisted Injury to the head from rigging equipment suspended in mid-air 3 1 3

Workers are not to work underneath a rigging point that is to be installed. Hard hats to be worn throughout the event construction phase.

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Rings and jewellry Risk of injury from rings and jewellry becoming caught on equipment. 3 3 9

Rings and loose jewellry not to be worn during event construction. Make workers aware of the risks during toolbox talks.

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Shared working area with other contractors

Risk of injury from being in the proximity of another contractors operations. Risk of causing injury to other workers onsite as a result of our operations.

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Toolbox talks to correctly outline potential hazards and areas where other contractors are working. Correct PPE such as hard hats to be worn as a precautionary measure. Work with other contractors to coordinate works to reduce risks.

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Substance & alcohol abuse

If a person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it can affect their ability to work safely, and could also cause potential harm to others around them.

3 3 9Zero tolerance on substance and alcohol abuse at work. Any violations to be disciplined. Awareness of policy to be included in the induction process and toolbox talks.

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Team lifting Risk of manual handling injury whilst undertaking team lifts. 2 3 6

Eliminate the need to do the team lift, use another method if possible. Ensure that all workers have undergone formal manual handling training. Clear communication between the team, plan the lift and route, undertake a dynamic risk assessment.

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Unloading and Loading flightcases from trucks

Manual handling injuries, and injuries from falling objects, whilst unloading and loading trucks

2 3 6Ensure a suitable amount of workers are involved. Hard hats to be worn when in the truck. Clear communication for team lifting. Experienced workers to lead the process.

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Unprotected stage edge Injury from people falling from the stage during load in/out 3 3 9

Ask contractor for a temporary front of stage barrier wherever possible. Do not undertake tasks near the unprotected edge. Make workers aware of the danger in the toolbox talk before commencing works.

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Unstable objects

Hidden or unstable loads in a truck falling causing injury. Unloading an adverse camber. Items stacked on top of one another precariously.

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Helmets to be worn during the truck loading process. Clear communication between workers. Ensure that items are safely stacked. Ensure that workers are made aware of the risks in toolbox talks before work commences.

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Unsuitable access equipment Injury due to incorrect access equipment being selected for a task. 2 4 8

Any task requiring access at height to be separately assessed, and the appropriate resources assigned to the needs of the task.

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Untrained plant operatorsInjury from lack of qualification when driving lift trucks or operating plant equipment

2 4 8 All plant operators to be card holders as proof of accredited training, such as IPAF or NPORS. 1 4 4

Use of Hazardous substances Risk to health from the handling of hazardous substances. 3 4 12

Avoid handling hazardous substances wherever possible. Apply control measures for handling as per the manufacturers instructions or as per the results of a specific risk assessment.

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Use of truck ramps Manual handling injuries from the use of truck ramps. 2 3 6

All workers to undergo manual handling training that includes specific training on the use of truck ramps. Excessively heavy or bulky items to be lifted down by the use of forklift where necessary. Ensure that there is the correct amount of persons to safely use truck ramp for flight cases. Use of steel toe cap safety footwear essential, use of gloves advised.

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Use of untrained labourRisk of injury to untrained workers and those around them through unsuitable instruction and supervision being given.

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All new workers to undergo a sufficient induction process that includes instruction, training, and on the job mentoring to familiarise them with the environment they are expected to work in. All new workers to be issued with a crew handbook outlining key health and safety information. Workers advised to attain Safety Passport for Live Events card when courses are held periodically.

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Vehicle Movements Injury from vehicular traffic onsite 2 4 8

Hi visibility jackets to be worn during all event construction, and at all times on outdoor sites. Workers are to be briefed of potentially hazardous areas of traffic, and safe routes, during toolbox talk. Speed limits for vehicles must be observed on event sites.

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Water Spillages / wet stages Spillages and standing water causing the risk of inury through slips and trips 2 2 4

Ensure that all spillages are cleaned up quickly. Maintain the condition of wet stages to prevent slips and trips. Use wet floor signs where necessary

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Weather and environment

Lack of awareness from tiredness, sun stroke, dehydration in hot weather. Risk of slipping and in rainy conditions. Lack of concentration in cold weather.

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Adequately prepare for the potential weather with sun screen, waterproofs, sunglasses. Ensure workers are appropriately briefed before starting work of the dangers. Ensure access to water, and hot drinks. Welfare provisons for rest and escape from the elements must be suitable, and breaks to be given at suitable intervals.

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Work at Height Injury from faliling from a height. 3 5 15

Avoid all working at height where possible. The need for working at height and its purpose and method is to be assessed before commencing. All persons working at height should be competent for the task, including formal working at height training. WAH PPE is to be to a high standard, including full body harnesses. All WAH PPE should be regularly inspected and in good condition. Provision for rescue should always be in place. All access towers for working at height should be erected as per the manufacturers instructions. Any safe systems of work provided for working at height must be used.

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DNG PEC LTD - Method Statements Issued 10/06/2020 - Reveiw Date 09/06/2021

Title: Production Crew - BE PREPARED

Task at Hand: Being Prepared for working on production crew jobs

Typical Supervision/Instruction: There will be a crew boss assigned to each shift, and the client will direct the work.

Typical staff on site for this task: Client

Crew Boss

Production Crew

Ear Protec. Hi Vis Hard Hat Goggles Safety Boots Gloves Harness

NO YES YES NO YES YES NO

MethodologyBe Punctual- This means being present at least 15minutes before the shift starts to sign in, get a toolbox talk, and get ready

Please carry the PPE listed above for ANY job you go to. Hard Hat, Hi Vis, Steelies, Gloves.Waterproofs, spare socks, clean footwear to wear to and from work, some kind of hat for the sun, sunglasses, suncream, gloves, suitable jumpers etc.

THIS LIST IS THE ESSENTIALS FOR ANY OUTDOOR WORK.

Think about food and drink.There may be some things provided, but don't always presume. have some food and drink with you, take responsibility for your own welfare.

TOOLS - If you are working on crew then the minimum you should have is :17/19/21mm Podger or sockets, adjustable spanner, snips, roll of electrical tape.

ATTITUDE - Be prepared by coming to work with the right attitude. Remember that you have a duty of care to yourself and everyone else around you.

DNG Production & Event Crew Ltd - Manual Handling Risk Assessment TASK NAME: Handling Flightcases

OVERALL RISK RATING:

HIGHDESCRIPTION Handling of flightcases from trucks and onto stage across fields

WEIGHT Mixed General rating for type of item REMEDIAL ACTIONS:

FREQUENCY 50 Times per hour on average

DISTANCES 25 Metres on average 1 Ensure enough people to team lift, or use machine

2 Assess the weight if not listed on the case

DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES? YES 3 Set a sustainable work pace based on total tasks.

4 Remain comfortable by adding/removing clothes

5 Ensure suitable lighting before handling

OPERATIONS COVERED BY THIS ASSESSMENT 6 Handling flightcases not suggested for pregnant

Concert/Festival/Event load in, FOH setup. 7 Ensure training and mentoring for young/new crew

8 Use strops to help pull over large fields

ASSESSMENT NEEDED? YES 9

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Carrying/Lifting FactorsLOW? MED? HIGH? Problems? Remedial Action Suggestions

Does the task involveHolding loads away from torso? y dependant on taskTwisting? yStooping? yReaching upwards? yLarge vertical movement? y stacking cases in the truck 2/3 highEnsure enough people to team lift, or use machineLong carrying distance? y dragged across fields at times Use strops to help pull over large fieldsStrenuous pushing/pulling? y some cases very heavy Assess the weight if not listed on the caseUnpredictable movement? yRepetitive handling? y very time sensistive tasks Set a sustainable work pace based on total tasks. Insufficient rest time? n/aImposed work rate? n/aAre the loads:Heavy? y excessive weight can cause injury Assess the weight of the case before liftingBulky yDifficult to grasp? yUnstable? yHarmful? yEnvironment:Posture constraints? n/aPoor flooring? y dragged across fields at times Use strops to help pull over large fieldsHot/cold/humid? y worker too hot/cold is distracting Remain comfortable by adding/removing clothesPoor lighting? y poor lighting can hinder Ensure suitable lighting before handlingIndividual CapabilityUnusual capability? yRisk to health? yRisk to pregnant? y restricted movement hazard Handling flightcases not suggested for pregnantRisk to young/new? y Young/new not aware of technique Ensure training and mentoring for young/new crewRequire special training? yOther FactorsPPE hindrance? yPhycosocial Factors? n/a

Pushing/Pulling FactorsLOW? MED? HIGH? Problems? Remedial Action Suggestions

Does the task involveHigh effort to start movement? y dragged across fields at times Use strops to help pull over large fieldsHigh effort to continue movement? y uneven ground get help if neccesary on uneven groundSudden movements needed? yTwisting/manoeuvering? yOne handed? n/aHand below or above torso? yMovement at high speed? n/aRepetitive? y very time sensistive tasks Set a sustainable work pace based on total tasks. LoadHandholds? n/aUnstable? y contents could be unstable Assess the contents before liftingSharp/hot? n/aVision restricted? y Tall cases cant see round Have another person help when vision is hinderedIf on wheelsSuitable for the object? n/aSuitable for the floor? yDifficult to steer? yDifficult to stop? yPosture constraints? y stooped when pushing long Use strops

DNG Production & Event Crew Ltd - Manual Handling Risk Assessment TASK PA, Lighting, Video installation OVERALL RISK RATING:

MEDDESCRIPTION Decanting flightcases and installing systems

WEIGHT low General rating for type of item REMEDIAL ACTIONS:


DISTANCES 1 Metres on average 1 push video and PA dollies round with two people

2 set asustainable work pace

DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES? YES 3 assess the weight and use correct amount of crew.

4 do not undertake tasks in poor lighting

5 Working under direction unless trained.

OPERATIONS COVERED BY THIS ASSESSMENT 6 Hard Hats need to be worn as systems are flown

Hanging lights on truss, building video wall, building linarray, cabling 7 grab units by the precribed handholds

8 dollies only to be pushed on level floors.


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Does the task involveHolding loads away from torso?Twisting?Stooping?Reaching upwards?Large vertical movement?Long carrying distance?Strenuous pushing/pulling? y heavy dollies push video and PA dollies round with two peopleUnpredictable movement?Repetitive handling? y set asustainable work paceInsufficient rest time?Imposed work rate?Are the loads:Heavy? y assess the weight and use correct amount of crew.BulkyDifficult to grasp?Unstable?Harmful?Environment:Posture constraints?Poor flooring?Hot/cold/humid?Poor lighting? y mistakes could be made or slip do not undertake tasks in poor lightingIndividual CapabilityUnusual capability?Risk to health?Risk to pregnant?Risk to young/new?Require special training? y require technical knowledge Working under direction unless trained. Other FactorsPPE hindrance?Absence of PPE? y lots of other workers and lifting Hard Hats need to be worn as systems are flown

Pushing/Pulling Factors

Does the task involveHigh effort to start movement? y heavy dollies push video and PA dollies round with two peopleHigh effort to continue movement?Sudden movements needed?Twisting/manoeuvering?One handed?Hand below or above torso?Movement at high speed?Repetitive?LoadHandholds? y grab units by the precribed handholdsUnstable?Sharp/hot?Vision restricted? y tall dollies push video and PA dollies round with two peopleIf on wheelsSuitable for the object?Suitable for the floor? y outdoor environments not suitable dollies only to be pushed on level floors.Difficult to steer?Difficult to stop?Posture constraints?

DNG Production & Event Crew Ltd - Manual Handling Risk Assessment Task Handling of Staging Units OVERALL RISK RATING:

MEDDESCRIPTION Handling of stage decks and erecting them into structures.

WEIGHT Medium General rating for type of item REMEDIAL ACTIONS:


DISTANCES 5 Metres on average 1 Ensure enough help to destack decks

2 at least two people to push a pack of decks

DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES? YES 3 set a sustainable work pace

4 One person at front, one at the back to push

5 Transport deck vertically, using the frame as hold

OPERATIONS COVERED BY THIS ASSESSMENT 6 add/remove layers to stay comfortable

Riser building, stage building, set construction 7 ensure suitable lighting

8 Ensure suitable training/mentoring for new/young

ASSESSMENT NEEDED? YES 9 Ensure suitable instruction on installation plan.

10 Assess wheels before stacking and pushing


Does the task involveHolding loads away from torso? yTwisting? yStooping? n/aReaching upwards? y when removing from pack Ensure enough help to destack decksLarge vertical movement? yLong carrying distance? yStrenuous pushing/pulling? y Pushing stacks of decks on wheelsat least two people to push a pack of decksUnpredictable movement? n/aRepetitive handling? y heavy items leading to fatigue set a sustainable work paceInsufficient rest time? n/aImposed work rate? n/aAre the loads:Heavy? yBulky y difficult to navigate with large item One person at front, one at the back to pushDifficult to grasp? y can dig in to fingers Transport deck vertically, using the frame as holdUnstable? yHarmful? n/aEnvironment:Posture constraints? n/aPoor flooring? n/aHot/cold/humid? y worker too hot/cold is distracting add/remove layers to stay comfortablePoor lighting? y poor lighting can hinder ensure suitable lightingIndividual CapabilityUnusual capability? n/aRisk to health? yRisk to pregnant? y restricted movement hazardRisk to young/new? y Young/new not aware of technique Ensure suitable training/mentoring for new/youngRequire special training? y knowing how to install is a must Ensure suitable instruction on installation plan. Other Factors n/aPPE hindrance? yAbsence of PPE? n/a


Does the task involveHigh effort to start movement? y a pack of 10 units is heavy to push at least two people to push a pack of decksHigh effort to continue movement? n/aSudden movements needed? yTwisting/manoeuvering? yOne handed? n/aHand below or above torso? n/aMovement at high speed? n/aRepetitive? n/aLoadHandholds? y can be difficult to grasp Transport deck vertically, using the frame as holdUnstable? n/aSharp/hot? n/aVision restricted? n/aIf on wheelsSuitable for the object? y strong enough wheels needed Assess wheels before stacking and pushingSuitable for the floor?Difficult to steer? y a pack of 10 is hard to steer One person at front, one at the back to pushDifficult to stop? n/aPosture constraints?

DNG Production & Event Crew Ltd - Manual Handling Risk Assessment TASK Truss Sections OVERALL RISK RATING:

MEDDESCRIPTION Handling truss sections up to 3m long

WEIGHT Medium General rating for type of item REMEDIAL ACTIONS:


DISTANCES 5 Metres on average 1 Take one corner each, enabling walk and lift

2 Keep a sustainable work pace

DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES? YES 3 Instruction on how to join truss together correctly

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OPERATIONS COVERED BY THIS ASSESSMENT 6Lifting truss fromthe truck, laying our ready for lifting, joining together 7

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Does the task involveHolding loads away from torso? y Take one corner each, enabling walk and liftTwisting? yStooping?Reaching upwards?Large vertical movement?Long carrying distance?Strenuous pushing/pulling?Unpredictable movement?Repetitive handling? y Keep a sustainable work paceInsufficient rest time?Imposed work rate?Are the loads:Heavy?Bulky yDifficult to grasp?Unstable?Harmful?Environment:Posture constraints?Poor flooring?Hot/cold/humid?Poor lighting?Individual CapabilityUnusual capability?Risk to health?Risk to pregnant? yRisk to young/new?Require special training? y Instruction on how to join truss together correctlyOther FactorsPPE hindrance?Absence of PPE?


Does the task involveHigh effort to start movement?High effort to continue movement?Sudden movements needed?Twisting/manoeuvering? yOne handed? yHand below or above torso? y Lifting up into truck - do with two peopleMovement at high speed?Repetitive?LoadHandholds?Unstable?Sharp/hot?Vision restricted?If on wheelsSuitable for the object?Suitable for the floor?Difficult to steer?Difficult to stop?Posture constraints?

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