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The Working in Ceilings and Subfloors Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to asbestos
- Electric shock from old wiring
- 2. Entry to Subfloor/Ceiling
- Falls through ceiling
- Animal infestation
- 3. Workspace Setup
- Trips over tools
- Poor lighting
- 4. Equipment Handling
- Manual handling injuries
- Equipment malfunction
- 5. Electrical Work
- Live wires
- Improper grounding
- 6. Installation of Cabling
- Cuts from sharp objects
- Falling objects
- 7. Insulation Work
- Skin irritation from fibreglass
- Inhalation of particles
- 8. Ductwork
- Confined space
- Working at heights
- 9. Soldering and Welding
- Burns
- Fire hazard
- 10. Applying Sealants
- Chemical exposure
- Slippery surfaces
- 11. Cleaning Workspace
- Slips on debris
- Sharp object injuries
- 12. Installing Lights
- Electric shock
- Dropped tools
- 13. Closing Ceiling/Subfloor Entrances
- Entrapment
- Incorrect tool use
- 14. Testing Installed Systems
- Electrocution
- Equipment failure
- 15. Site Review and Handover
- Miscommunication
- Overlooked defects
- 16. Tool and Equipment Disposal
- Misplaced waste
- Environmental hazards
- 17. Debriefing Team
- Lack of feedback
- Non-compliance with SWMS
- 18. Documenting Procedures
- Data loss
- Incomplete documentation
- 19. Reporting Incidents
- Delayed reports
- Inaccurate incident capture
- 20. Final Site Clearance
- Leftover materials
- Trip hazards