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The Work Near Endangered Species Habitat Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Unfamiliar with the area
- 2. Site Assessment
- Lack of protective equipment
- Failure to identify species habitat
- 3. Setting Boundaries
- Incorrect boundary setting
- Disturbance of species habitat
- 4. Equipment Transport
- Equipment damage
- Accidental intrusion into habitat
- 5. Work Initiation
- Noise disturbance
- Dust dispersion
- 6. Waste Management
- Improper waste disposal
- Potential hazard to species
- 7. Breakfast Break
- Food littering
- Species attraction to food
- 8. Continued Work
- Worker fatigue
- Increased chances of errors
- 9. Lunch Break
- Increased foot traffic
- Noise and light disturbance
- 10. Equipment Maintenance
- Oil leakage
- Chemical spillage
- 11. Equipment Storage
- Intrusion into habitat
- Species attraction to stored materials
- 12. Inspection
- Unprotected exposure
- Risk of contact with species
- 13. Finish Up
- Leaving equipment unattended
- Littering
- 14. Clean Up
- Unprotected exposure
- Improper waste management
- 15. Departure
- Vehicle-related hazards
- Disturbance of species
- 16. Report Completion
- Late submission
- Missing information
- 17. Follow Up Inspection
- Exposure to elements
- Unplanned interaction with species
- 18. Work Review
- Miscommunication
- Failure to implement lessons learned
- 19. Training Refresh
- Forgetfulness
- Noncompliance with safety standards
- 20. Equipment Replacement
- Inadequate storage
- Transportation hazards