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The Work In Proximity To Shallow Water (Drowning Hazard) Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Drowning
- Tripping or slipping on the ground
- Improper handling of equipment
- 2. Using safety gears
- Inadequate gear
- Malfunctioning gear
- Incorrect use of gear
- 3. Plan diving tasks
- Poor planning
- Lack of understanding about hazards and risks
- Ignorance of safety measures
- 4. Establish communication methods
- Poor communication
- Misunderstanding of instructions
- 5. Enter water
- Drowning
- Slipping or tripping into water
- Exposure to cold water temperatures
- 6. Carry out underwater works
- Drowning
- Contact with hazardous marine life
- Equipment failure
- 7. Use tools and equipment underwater
- Improper use of tools
- Equipment failure
- Reduced visibility
- 8. Resurface from water
- Decompression sickness
- Rapid ascents
- Oxygen toxicity
- 9. Exit from water
- Tripping or slipping while exiting
- Exhaustion leading to accidents
- Cold temperature exposure
- 10. Post dive checks
- Misinterpretation of checks
- Skipping checks owing to tiredness
- 11. Clean up dive area
- Improper disposal of waste
- Accidental injury during clean-up
- 12. Transport of equipment
- Improper handling leading to injuries
- Trip hazard due to poor storage
- 13. Storage of equipment
- Incorrect storage causing damage
- Tripping hazards
- 14. Debrief team members
- Miscommunication
- Ignoring feedback
- 15. Reporting and documentation
- Skipping or incorrect reporting causing future issues