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The Working in Hot Conditions – Outdoors Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor hydration
- Inadequate sun protection
- 2. Material Handling
- Manual handling injuries
- Heat-related illnesses
- 3. Site Inspection
- Uneven terrain
- Exposure to sun/heat
- 4. Equipment Setup
- Inadequate training
- Equipment overheating
- 5. Work Execution
- Direct sun exposure
- Insufficient rest breaks
- 6. Personal Protective Equipment
- PPE malfunctions
- Improper usage
- 7. Communication
- Lack of communication
- Misinterpretations
- 8. Work Efficiency
- Heat-induced fatigue
- Decreased attention
- 9. Emergency Response
- Delays in response
- Inadequate resources
- 10. Waste Disposal
- Contaminated waste
- Improper disposal methods
- 11. Breaks and Rest Periods
- Overworking
- Ignoring signs of fatigue
- 12. Shutting Down and Clean Up
- Increased risk with fatigue
- Insufficient clean up time