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The Abiding By Ethical Considerations For Environment of Stump Grinding Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Insufficient knowledge
- Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2. Site Assessment
- Not assessing site properly
- Not considering environmental factors
- 3. Equipment Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Lack of training in proper use
- 4. Stump Identification
- Incorrect identification
- Damage to non-target species
- 5. Grinding Procedure
- Improper operation
- Flying debris
- 6. Waste Management
- Incorrect disposal
- Pollution
- 7. Cleanup Process
- Leaving grindings behind
- Not restoring natural habitat
- 8. Equipment Maintenance
- Neglecting regular maintenance
- Improper repair
- 9. Documentation
- Incomplete records
- Lost files/digital data
- 10. Review & Training
- Inadequate retraining
- Not implementing corrective action from risk assessments
- 11. Transportation
- Unsafe transportation practices
- Spilling grinds during transport
- 12. Emergency Response
- No emergency plan in place
- Lack of first aid supplies
- 13. Noise Management
- High decibel exposure
- Not providing earmuffs/earplugs
- 14. Wildlife Disturbance
- Disruption of habitats
- Scaring off/killing wildlife
- 15. PPE Maintenance
- Poorly maintained
- Not replacing old
- worn out PPE
- 16. Chemical storage
- Improper chemical storage
- chemical spill
- 17. Grinder breakdown
- Lack of contingency plan
- Unable to complete work
- 18. Permit Compliance
- Failing to maintain permits
- Working without needed permits
- 19. Machine Operation Safety
- Operator error
- Inadequate training
- 20. Weather Conditions
- Working in unsuitable weather conditions
- Neglecting to monitor forecasts