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The Clearing Paths Of Obstructions Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls on debris
- Inadequate tools/equipment
- 2. Job Briefing
- Incorrect communication
- unforeseen hazards
- 3. Equipment Check
- Unserviceable equipment
- Electric shock from power tools
- 4. Pathway Assessment
- Unidentified obstructions
- Changing weather conditions affecting visibility
- 5. Clearing Obstacles
- Heavy lifting
- Sharp objects causing cuts
- 6. Storing Cleared Debris
- Poor manual handling techniques
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
- 7. Reassess Pathway
- Overlooking remaining obstructions
- Fatigue leading to poor judgement
- 8. Maintain Equipment
- Incorrect use of tools leading to injury
- Ignored maintenance protocol
- 9. Disposal of Debris
- Incorrect disposal method
- handling of sharp objects
- 10. Documentation
- Inaccurate reporting
- Non-compliance to reporting protocols
- 11. Clean Up
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Failure to properly dispose waste
- 12. Review Work
- Undetected issues due to incomplete review
- Ignorance of workers' feedback
- 13. Tool Maintenance
- Faulty tools causing injury
- Improper tool storage
- 14. Final Inspection
- Missing potential risks due to rushed inspection
- Complacency leading to overlooked hazards
- 15. Debriefing
- Miscommunication of further tasks
- Ignorance of workers' feedback
- 16. Preparation for Next Job
- Incorrect understanding of following task
- Inadequate rest causing fatigue
- 17. Monitor Site Condition
- Changing weather affecting site conditions
- overlooked hazards due to complacency
- 18. Hazard Reporting
- Inaccurate identification of hazards
- Miscommunication or failure to report
- 19. Maintain Protective Gear
- Improper maintenance leading to ineffective gear
- Neglect of personal hygiene
- 20. Equipment Storage
- Unsafe storage leading to mishaps
- Theft or damage due to poor security measures