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The Clipping Robust Vegetation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip & Falls
- Unstable terrain
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty tools
- Incorrect use of tools
- 3. Start Clipping
- Sharp plants
- Exposure to chemicals
- 4. Trimming heights
- Falls from height
- Struck by cuttings
- 5. Dealing with waste
- Manual handling
- Trip hazards from debris
- 6. Use of Chemicals
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Ingestion/Eye contact
- 7. Machine Operation (if applicable)
- Caught in/between actions
- Noise hazard
- 8. Hydrating/Resting Breaks
- Dehydration
- Muscle cramps
- 9. Communication amongst team
- Over exertion due to poor communication
- Miscommunication
- 10. Transporting vegetation
- Manual handling
- Vehicle/pedestrian interaction
- 11. Collection and disposal of waste
- Trip & Falls
- Biohazards
- 12. Maintenance and Cleaning of tools
- Cuts/abrasions
- Eyes exposed to dust/debris
- 13. Reporting and Documentation
- Hand injuries ('Paper cuts') Weak or ambiguous reporting
- 14. Securing work area post-duties
- Slips/trips/falls
- Falling objects
- 15. End of day review
- Fatigue
- Poor visibility