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The Formative Pruning Works Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Incorrect use of tools
- 2. Gear Up
- Inaccurate equipment
- Inefficient protective clothing
- 3. Identify Tree Species
- Misidentification
- Lack of knowledge & skill
- 4. Preparing Tools
- Tool malfunction
- Sharp objects injury
- 5. Choosing Pruning Time
- Improper timing
- Hazardous weather conditions
- 6. Equipment Check
- Equipment failure
- Improper use of equipment
- 7. Set Up Work Area
- Unstable surface
- Falling objects
- 8. Climbing The Tree
- Falls from height
- Strain or overexertion
- 9. Pruning Upper Branches
- Eye injuries
- Cuts and abrasions
- 10. Lower Branch Pruning
- Collision with falling branches
- Inhalation of sawdust
- 11. Tree Trimming
- Falling from heights
- Uncontrolled cut limbs
- 12. Debris Clearing
- Trip hazards
- Handling sharp objects
- 13. Tree Health Assessment
- Incorrect assessment
- Missing signs of disease/infestation
- 14. Site Clean-up
- Injury from debris
- Slips and trips
- 15. Pack Down Equipment
- Improper manual handling techniques
- Equipment damage
- 16. Inspection and Maintenance
- Faulty tools/equipment
- Overlooking damage or wear
- 17. Waste Disposal
- Hazardous waste
- Incorrect disposal procedures
- 18. Documentation
- Incorrect record keeping
- Data leakage
- 19. Debrief and Review
- Ineffective communication
- Misunderstanding of tasks
- 20. Post Work Evaluation
- Incomplete evaluation
- Overlooked hazards or issues