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The Install Gas Pipeline Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling of tools
- Hazardous materials
- 2. Locate pipeline
- Trip and fall hazards
- Noise pollution
- 3. Dig trench
- Cave-in hazard
- Accidental injury from hand tools
- 4. Lay pipes
- Tripping over pipes
- Heavy lifting injuries
- 5. Connect to pipeline
- Gas leak
- Explosion risk
- 6. Pressure testing
- Uncontrolled release of pressurised gas
- Equipment failure
- 7. Backfilling of trenches
- Machine operation risks
- Unseen hazardous materials in soil
- 8. Clear site
- Fall hazards
- Exposed sharp objects
- 9. Waste disposal
- Improper handling of hazardous waste
- Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- 10. Daily safety meetings
- Miscommunication
- Non-compliance with safety procedures
- 11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inspection
- Use of damaged PPE
- Inadequate PPE
- 12. Regular breaks
- Overexertion
- Heat stroke
- 13. Equipment checks
- Faulty equipment
- Inadequate training for equipment use
- 14. Site Signage
- Misinterpretation of signage
- Inadequate signage
- 15. Emergency procedures
- Insufficient first aid supplies
- Lack of trained first aid spokesperson
- 16. Review and Feedback
- Non-compliance with suggested improvements
- Lack of feedback provision
- 17. Training Sessions
- Lack of attention
- Inadequate information delivery
- 18. Documentation
- Inadequate record keeping
- Incorrect document filling
- 19. Regular Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment malfunction
- Irregular maintenance schedule
- 20. Closure and Evaluation
- Missing closure activities
- Inadequate evaluation methodology