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The Carrying Out Controlled Burns Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate tools and equipment
- Improper knowledge on burn control
- 2. Site assessment
- Exposure to wildlife
- Encountering unknown substances
- 3. Designing firebreaks
- Unstable ground condition
- Inappropriate use of hand-tools
- 4. Clearing path for fire break
- Risk of cuts and bruises
- Encounter with venomous creatures
- 5. Creating firebreaks
- Unexpected weather change
- Improper use of machinery
- 6. Weather analysis
- Incorrect weather prediction
- Ignoring wind direction
- 7. Setting up water sources
- Insufficient water supply
- Hazardous terrain
- 8. Wetting the surrounding area
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Electrical hazards due to water contact
- 9. Initiation of controlled burn
- Burn injuries
- Smoke inhalation
- 10. Monitoring the burn
- Eye irritation from smoke
- Heatstroke or dehydration
- 11. Extinguishing the burn
- Fire re-ignition
- Smoke inhalation
- 12. Post-burn clean-up
- Inhaling ash particles
- Physical injury due to debris
- 13. Reporting and documentation
- Missed lethal hazardous condition
- Lack of accurate data records
- 14. Safety Gear Return
- Improper maintenance and cleanliness of gear
- Skin allergies from ill-maintained gear
- 15. Debrief and Review
- Inadequate or incorrect feedback
- Miscommunication within the team