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The Setting Fence Posts In Concrete Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper storage of materials
- Failure to use personal protective equipment
- 2. Site Assessment
- Slips and falls
- Unidentified utilities
- 3. Marking the Post Hole Locations
- Incorrect measurement
- Sharp objects
- 4. Digging the Post Holes
- Struck or crushed by machinery
- Repetitive strain injuries
- 5. Setting Up The Post
- Falling objects
- Inappropriate handling techniques
- 6. Mixing the Concrete
- Inhalation of cement dust
- Skin irritation from cement
- 7. Pouring The Concrete Into The Post Hole
- Musculoskeletal Injury
- Contact with wet cement
- 8. Placing The Fence Posts
- Struck by moving object
- Incorrect manual handling
- 9. Aligning the Fence Post
- Eye injuries from dust or debris
- Falls from height
- 10. Filling Post Hole with Concrete
- Back injuries due to heavy lifting
- Exposure to harmful substance
- 11. Levelling the Fence Post
- Strains and sprains
- Eye injuries from flying debris
- 12. Cleaning Up
- Tripping over leftover materials
- Chemical burns from cleaning agents
- 13. Disposal of Material
- Risk of flying debris
- Hazardous waste handling
- 14. Check Final Construction
- Risk from unsecure construction
- Fall hazard
- 15. Site pack up
- Improper manual handling
- Tripping hazards
- 16. Documentation and Reporting
- Incorrect record keeping
- Miscommunication of residual risks
- 17. Maintenance and Inspection
- Risk of uncontrolled release of hazardous substance
- Unexpected machine movement
- 18. Training and Supervision
- Lack of proper training - resulting in potential accidents
- Inadequate supervision leading to improper procedures
- 19. Emergency Procedures
- Mismanagement of emergency situation
- Lack of safety equipment
- 20. Review Work process
- Inconsistent safety review can lead to overlooked hazards
- Lack of employee participation in safety check