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The Slipping On Loose Sand Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unstable ground condition
- Improper footwear
- 2. Approaching Site
- Steep inclines or declines
- Poor visibility
- 3. Assessing Terrain
- Unmarked hazards
- Inadequate safety equipment
- 4. Maneuvering On Sand
- Sand instability
- Sharp or hazardous materials beneath sand
- 5. Carrying Equipment
- Unbalanced loads
- Sand slippage underneath feet
- 6. Laying Out Work Site
- Uneven terrain
- Unknown buried objects
- 7. Digging or Moving Sand
- Aerosolised dust particles
- Sand collapse
- 8. Operating Machinery
- Machine malfunction
- Accidental release of controls
- 9. Working In Heat
- Overheating
- Dehydration
- 10. Taking Breaks / Rest Periods
- Inadequate shade
- Lack of water supply
- 11. End Of Day Clean-Up
- Misplaced tools / equipment
- Hidden hazards in sand
- 12. Clearing Work Site
- Buried or hidden obstacles
- Dislodged sand causing instability
- 13. Preparing Site For Departure
- Unsecured equipment
- Ignored protocol for site cleaning
- 14. Transporting Tools and Equipment
- Loose terrain
- Insufficient vehicle traction
- 15. Departing Site
- Inaccurate headcounts
- Missed check out procedures