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The Extreme Heat Condition Operations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate hydration
- Lack of sun protection
- 2. Updating Weather Information
- Misinterpretation of weather updates
- Inadequate weather information
- 3. Staff Briefing
- Poor communication
- Lack of understanding of heat risks
- 4. Work Area Setup
- Exposure to sun
- Improper ventilation
- 5. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment resulting in overexertion
- Heat produced by equipment
- 6. Manual Labour Activities
- Heat stress
- Dehydration
- 7. Breaks and Rest Periods
- Inadequate breaks leading to exhaustion
- Insufficient shaded areas
- 8. Regular Fluid Intake
- Mismanagement of fluid intake
- Not replacing lost electrolytes
- 9. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Incorrect use of PPE
- PPE causing overheating/limited ventilation
- 10. Monitoring Workers' Conditions
- Failure to recognise early signs of heatstroke
- Limited medical training
- 11. Clean Up Activities
- Over-exertion during clean up
- Exposure to sun
- 12. Post-Operation Review
- Overlooking incidents related to heat-stress during review
- Lack of input from all team members
- 13. Emergency Procedures Misinterpretation
- Improper implementation of procedures in the event of a heat-related incident
- Lack of training
- 14. Maintenance of Cooling Systems
- Malfunctioning cooling systems
- Inadequate maintenance checks
- 15. Transportation Arrangements
- Overcrowding in vehicles leading to heat build-up
- Inadequate functioning of air-conditioning systems in vehicles
- 16. Waste Disposal Procedures
- Heat produced during waste disposal
- Improper protection during handling waste materials
- 17. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Inadequate knowledge of SOPs
- Non-adherence to SOPs
- 18. Worker Rotation and Shift Management
- Insufficient cooling-off period between shifts
- Inadequate staff to allow for shift rotations
- 19. Personal Health Factors
- Underlying health conditions exacerbated by heat
- Lack of awareness of workers' personal health risks
- 20. Community Interface and Communication
- Poor communication with local community about heat risks
- Misunderstanding or dismissing community concerns