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The Filling Or Backfilling Trenches Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect site preparation
- Lack of safety briefings
- 2. Mobilisation
- Accidents during transportation
- Inadequate PPE
- 3. Excavation
- Trench cave-ins
- Falling into trench
- 4. Shoring Installation
- Structural failings
- Unexpected trench movements
- 5. Backfilling
- Uncontrolled release of materials
- Falling items
- 6. Inspection
- Unscheduled inspections
- Ignored safety procedures
- 7. Material handling
- Heavy load lifting
- Equipment failure
- 8. Trench Boxing
- Incorrect installation
- Failure of supports
- 9. Site Clean-up
- Slipping on spillages
- Tripping over waste material
- 10. Drainage
- Improper drainage
- Flooding hazards
- 11. Asset Protection
- Vandalism
- Unauthorized access to the site
- 12. Quality Control
- Sub-standard workmanship
- Poor materials quality
- 13. Communication
- Miscommunication of instructions
- Lack of updated information
- 14. Hazardous substances
- Contact with hazardous materials
- Inhalation of dust
- 15. Noise
- High noise exposure
- Lack of hearing protection
- 16. Manual Handling
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 17. Traffic Management
- Vehicle collisions
- Pedestrian safety risks
- 18. Emergency Procedures
- Non-communication of emergency plans
- Non-availability of first aids
- 19. Permit Systems
- Invalid permits
- Outdated certifications
- 20. End of Work Report
- Incomplete reports
- Incorrect data reporting