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The Standing On Uneven Or Unstable Surfaces Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping
- Sprains or strains due to improper handling of tools or materials
- 2. Assessing Surface Conditions
- Slips
- falls
- uncontrolled movements
- 3. Grading the Surface
- Injury from machinery
- Noise-related injuries
- Dust-related respiratory problems
- 4. Installing Temporary Structures
- Falling from heights
- crushing
- Struck by moving object
- 5. Checking Fixed Structures
- Falls
- risk of being struck by falling objects
- 6. Marking Out Work Area
- Reduced visibility
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 7. Setting Up Safety Barriers
- Struck by moving vehicle
- Pinch points
- 8. Commencing Work
- Machinery vibration discomfort/injury
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Injuries from sharp objects
- 9. Working at Heights
- Falls
- Struck by falling object
- 10. Digging on Uneven Surfaces
- Sprain/strain
- Contact with underground services
- Manual handling injuries
- 11. Moving Materials
- Manual handling injuries
- Hit by moving object
- Struck by heavy equipment
- 12. Pouring Concrete
- Burns/irritation from materials
- Slips trips and falls
- caught in/between objects accident
- 13. Leveling Surface
- Harsh weather condition
- Repetitive movement injury
- Manual handling injuries
- 14. Final Inspection
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Injury from protruding objects
- 15. Clean Up and Disposal
- Exposure to harmful substance
- Manual handling injuries
- Struck by moving object