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The Clearing Debris From Accident Scenes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Manual handling
- Incorrect safety equipment
- 2. Arrival at Scene
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Traffic incidents
- 3. Initial Assessment
- Unstable debris
- Sharp objects
- 4. Plan Debris Clearance
- Incorrect procedure
- Lack of communication
- 5. Secure Area
- Traffic incidents
- Tripping hazards
- 6. Start Clearance Work
- Struck by moving debris
- Manual handling injuries
- 7. Use of Machinery
- Equipment failure
- Noise damage
- 8. Ongoing Risk Assessment
- Changes in environment
- Unseen hazards
- 9. Debris Disposal
- Manual handling injuries
- Collisions during transport
- 10. Use of Hand Tools
- Injury from misuse
- Repetitive strain injury
- 11. Breaks in Work
- Trip hazards from unsecured debris
- Fatigue
- 12. Final Clearance
- Residual hazardous materials
- Manual handling
- 13. Finish Clearance Work
- Leaving site unsafe
- Equipment not cleaned
- 14. Report Completion
- Miscommunication of work completion
- Incomplete paperwork
- 15. Review Procedure
- Failure to learn from incidents
- Recurring hazards