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The Climb Poles Or Towers Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Lack of Training
- Inadequate PPE
- 2. Site Assessment
- Uneven Ground
- Poor Weather Conditions
- 3. Equipment Check
- Faulty Equipment
- Incorrect Use of Tools
- 4. Climbing Preparation
- Inappropriate Footwear
- Not Utilising Safety Harness Correctly
- 5. Ascend the Pole/Tower
- Exhaustion
- Slip and Fall
- 6. Working at Height
- Tools Falling
- Power Line Hazards
- 7. Descending Pole/Tower
- Slip and Fall
- Dizziness
- 8. De-Assembling Gear
- Incorrect Storage
- Injury from Heavy Lifting
- 9. Clean Up Work Area
- Tripping on Left Behind Debris
- Handling Hazardous Waste Materials
- 10. Final Equipment Check
- Overlooked Damages to Equipment
- Missed Safety Checks
- 11. Review Safety Protocol
- Non-reporting of Safety Incidents
- Ignoring Safety Procedures
- 12. Leave Worksite
- Fatigue Related Accidents
- Not Signing Out Correctly
- 13. Transport to Base
- Unsecured Load
- Fatigue Related Driving Accidents
- 14. Unload & Store Equipment at Base
- Improper Manual Handling Techniques
- Slips
- Trips and Falls in Storage Area
- 15. Final Report Submission
- Incorrect Record Keeping
- Exposure to Confidential Information
- 16. Post-Climb Health Check
- Overlooking Symptoms of Fatigue
- Failure to Address Minor Injuries
- 17. Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Inadequate Training
- Incorrect Repair Techniques
- 18. Follow-Up Visit to Worksite
- Unresolved Safety Issues
- Inadequate Job Completion
- 19. Debriefing Session
- Unsafe Suggestions or Unsafe Behaviour is Encouraged
- Overlooking Mental Health Concerns
- 20. Review and Improve Safety Procedures
- Misunderstanding of Procedures
- Non-Engagement by Team Members