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The Transplant Mature Trees Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling branches
- Inadequate personal protective equipment
- 2. Site Assessment
- Incorrect manual handling
- Uneven ground conditions
- 3. Tree Selection
- Allergic reactions to tree species
- Physical strain from heavy lifting
- 4. Extraction of Tree
- Damage to root system
- Unexpected falling of the tree
- 5. Loading/Unloading of Tree
- Improper load securement
- Slip
- trip and falls
- 6. Transporting Tree
- Public safety
- Traffic accidents
- 7. Unloading at New Site
- Falls from the transport vehicle
- Struck by moving plant
- 8. Hole Preparation
- Mistakes in digging depth
- Contact with underground services
- 9. Tree Planting
- Improper planting technique
- Fall into hole
- 10. Stabilisation
- Incorrect stabilisation method
- Compromised tree health
- 11. Watering
- Insufficient water supply
- Slips on wet ground
- 12. Clean Up
- Trip hazards
- Falling objects
- 13. Follow-up Care
- Erratic weather conditions
- Harmful pests or diseases
- 14. Ongoing Inspections
- Ill-judged climbing techniques
- Possible contact with power lines
- 15. Tree Pruning
- Incorrect pruning procedures
- Falling debris
- 16. Final Inspection
- Climbing risks
- Potential injury from equipment
- 17. Customer Handover
- Poor communication
- Discontented clients
- 18. Documentation
- Inaccurate record keeping
- Non-compliance to SWMS
- 19. Tree Removal (if necessary)
- Improper removal method
- Damage to surrounding area
- 20. Site Restoration
- Mishandling of tools/equipment
- Exposure to harmful substances during land restoration