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The Underwater Blasting. Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over equipment
- Inclement weather conditions
- Incorrect use of personal safety equipment
- 2. Safety Briefing
- Non-compliance to procedures
- Misunderstanding instructions
- 3. Transportation of Equipment
- Incorrect lifting techniques leading to injuries
- Accidental activation of equipment
- 4. Set-up Underwater Blasting Equipment
- Untrained staff mishandling equipment
- Unexpected release of energy
- 5. Diving Operations
- Drowning
- Hypothermia
- Decompression sickness
- 6. Inspection and Testing
- Faulty tools and equipment
- Inadequate inspection procedures
- 7. Blasting process
- Premature explosion
- Flying debris
- High noise levels
- 8. Post-blasting debris management
- Sharp objects causing injury
- Heavy machinery accidents
- 9. Post-operations equipment handling
- Incorrect handling and storage of explosive materials
- Remaining pressurised containers
- 10. Debrief and Reporting
- Miscommunication of details
- While handling paperwork cuts from sharp edges
- 11. Equipment Maintenance
- Improper maintenance leading to malfunctioning
- Electric shock
- 12. Equipment Storage
- Explosive substances catching fire
- Corrosion due to improper storage
- 13. Waste Disposal
- Incorrect disposal causing environmental hazards
- Non-adherence to safety regulations
- 14. Feedback Mechanism
- Ineffective feedback leading to recurring mistakes
- Miscommunication between teams
- 15. Training for Better Process Adherence
- Non-adherence to protocols causing mishaps
- Insufficient understanding of practical applications
- 16. Documentation and Record Keeping
- Data misplacement or losses
- Incorrect data entry leading to confusions
- 17. Emergency Exit Strategy Planning
- Inadequate planning leading to confusion
- Slow response during emergency
- 18. Procurement and Stock Maintenance
- Mishandling of explosive material inventories
- Fire hazard due to improper storage
- 19. Worksite Clean-up Post Operations
- Slippery surfaces leading to trips and falls
- Accidental exposure to hazardous substances
- 20. Operator Health Checks & Debriefings
- Misdiagnosis of health issues
- Non-disclosure of health issues