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The Grind Stumps On Uneven Terrain Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Hazardous mechanical movement
- Falling objects
- 2. Gear Examination
- Contact with moving parts of the grinder
- Unbalanced or inappropriate PPE
- 3. Terrain Inspection
- Surface instability
- Hidden obstacles
- 4. Site Setup
- Incorrect positioning of barrier tape
- Poor stability of work area
- 5. Transporting Grinder
- Handling heavy machinery
- Vehicle failure
- 6. Inspection of Stump
- Misjudgement of stump size
- Rotting/wet wood
- 7. Equipment Check
- Grinder failure
- Vermin nesting in equipment
- 8. Adjusting Grinder Setting
- Loose fittings
- Incorrect calibration
- 9. Grinding Stump
- Dust and debris inhalation
- Noise pollution
- 10. Grinder Overheating
- Fire hazard
- Contact burns
- 11. Refuelling Grinder
- Fuel spillage
- Inhalation of fumes
- 12. Removal of Grinded Material
- Exposure to grinding dust
- Inadequate lifting techniques
- 13. Filling in Hole
- Improper compaction of fill material
- Tripping hazard
- 14. Final Inspection
- Missed grinding spots
- Uneven terrain
- 15. Clean-up and Pack Down
- General fatigue
- Leaking fuel/oil
- 16. Reporting and Documentation
- Incorrect reporting procedures
- Missing information
- 17. Maintenance of Grinder
- Failure to perform regular checks
- Electrical hazards
- 18. Training for Next Job
- Inadequate training
- Not understanding instructions
- 19. Review of SWMS
- Omission of key steps
- Misunderstanding of SWMS
- 20. Flagging Off Site
- Forgotten tools/equipment
- Unauthorized access