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The Cutting Large Trees Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment
- Lack of training
- 2. Tree Assessment
- Falling branches
- Unstable ground around tree
- 3. Setting Up Safety Zones
- Unknown utilities
- Inadequate signage
- 4. Use of Cutting Equipment
- Equipment malfunction
- Inappropriate use
- 5. Climbing the Tree
- Improper harness use
- Slips and falls
- 6. Trimming Branches
- Falling objects
- Sharp tools
- 7. Felling Tree
- Wrong falling direction
- Bound under tension
- 8. Dismantling Tree Crown
- Loose branches
- Instability
- 9. Log Removal
- Heavy lifting
- Incorrect equipment use
- 10. Stump Grinding
- Flying debris
- Equipment misuse
- 11. Debris Disposal
- Heavy weights
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 12. Inspecting Completed Work
- Unstable stump
- Overhead electrical wires
- 13. Job Finalisation
- Slippery surfaces
- Tools and items left behind
- 14. Equipment Check and Storage
- Faulty equipment
- Tripping hazards
- 15. Incident Reporting
- Fail to report safety incidents
- Improper documentation