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The Bush Trimming Using Electric Trimmers Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling objects
- Injury from sharp tools
- 2. Tool inspection
- Electric shock
- Equipment failure
- 3. Safety Briefing
- Miscommunication
- Ignoring safety warnings
- 4. Area Setup
- Trip and falls
- Unstable ground
- 5. Initial Trimming
- Noise pollution
- Breathing in Sawdust
- 6. Detailed Trimming
- Cuts and bruises
- Muscular Strain
- 7. Cleanup
- Slips on gathered trimmings
- Improper disposal of waste
- 8. Packing Up
- Incorrect handling of trimmer
- Heavy lifting
- 9. Inspection & Testing
- Inadequate training
- Missed hazards
- 10. Maintenance
- Improper storage
- Failure to follow maintenance plan
- 11. Emergency Response
- Insufficient medical supplies
- Ineffective response procedures
- 12. Further Cutting
- Overexposure to sunlight
- Dehydration
- 13. Disposal of Trimmed Bushes
- Cuts from sharp branches
- Allergic reactions
- 14. Final Trim Quality Check
- Inadequate lighting
- Tiredness/fatigue
- 15. Debrief and Feedback
- Misunderstandings
- Lack of corrective actions
- 16. Post-work Tool Cleanup
- Careless handling
- Contact with contaminants
- 17. Tool Storage
- Incorrect storage
- Damage to tools
- 18. Report and Documentation
- Errors in documentation
- Ignoring safety incidents
- 19. Continual Health Checks
- Chronic exposure effects
- Missed symptoms
- 20. Review of Safe Work Method Statement
- Inadequate follow-up
- Non-compliance with standards