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The Detonating Explosives Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect storage of explosives
- Lack of training
- 2. Site Evaluation
- Unsecured site
- Presence of unauthorised personnel
- 3. Loading Explosive Materials
- Explosive misfires
- Unsuitable transportation equipment
- 4. Connecting Detonators
- Electrical shock
- Improper handling of detonators
- 5. Secondary Detonation
- Detonation in unintended place
- Uncontrolled secondary explosions
- 6. Safety Check
- Ignorance of safety protocols
- Faulty safety equipment
- 7. Barricade Setup
- Improper barricading
- Absence of warning signs
- 8. Fire in the Hole Announcement
- Failure to communicate
- Noncompliance with announcement
- 9. Detonation
- Premature explosion
- Incomplete detonation
- 10. Post-Detonation Assessment
- Unexploded devices
- Structural damage to workplace
- 11. Collecting Used Equipment
- Exposure to reactive materials
- Handling of contaminated equipment
- 12. Debriefing and Reporting
- Inadequate reporting
- Miscommunication
- 13. Waste Disposal
- Unsafe disposal methods
- Contamination of environment
- 14. Inspection for Possible Residues
- Unseen explosive residues
- Ineffective inspection practices
- 15. Training for Future Incidents
- Inefficient training
- Not using PPE during training
- 16. Equipment Maintenance
- Unserviceable equipment
- Negligence in maintenance
- 17. Medical Emergency Preparedness
- Inadequate first aid kit
- Lack of trained personnel
- 18. Evacuation Plan Review
- Inadequate evacuation plan
- Untrained personnel on protocol
- 19. Analysis of Incident Reports
- Poor record keeping
- Misinterpretation of reports
- 20. Learnings and Improvement
- Resistance to changes
- Inability to implement corrective measures