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The Sapping Operations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect tools
- Lack of training
- 2. Transporting Equipment
- Manual handling injuries
- Slips or falls
- 3. Site Inspection
- Risks not identified
- Unsafe working conditions
- 4. Setting up Sapping Equipment
- Incorrect use of equipment
- Incorrect installation
- 5. Drilling Operations
- Flying debris
- Noise exposure
- Vibration transmittance
- 6. Explosive Use
- Accidental ignition
- Explosive mishandling
- Hearing damage
- 7. Clearing Debris
- Manual Handling
- Tripping hazards
- 8. Quality assurance and control
- Scratches and cuts to skin
- Improper measurement
- 9. Re-establishment of surface
- Risk of falling
- Incorrect operation
- 10. Vehicle Operation
- Vehicle accidents
- Visibility issues
- 11. Disassembling Equipment
- Risk of dropping items
- Incorrect disassembling procedure
- 12. Transportation of Sapped Materials
- Spillage
- Weight of materials
- 13. Maintenance of equipment
- Unexpected start-up of machinery
- Poorly maintained equipment resulting in injury
- 14. Reporting and Documentation
- Incorrect information
- Documentation errors
- 15. Clean-up
- Trips and falls
- Exposure to chemicals
- 16. Site review and sign-off
- Overlooking hazards
- Incorrect site restoration
- 17. Waste Disposal
- Risk of injury from sharp objects
- Improper waste segregation
- 18. Emergency procedures
- Poor understanding of procedures
- Delay in reaction time
- 19. Lockout Tag out procedures
- Risks associated with unexpected machine start-ups
- 20. Training and information
- Insufficient knowledge
- Miscommunication