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The Landscape Burning For Controlled Fires Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Poor site conditions
- 2. Examine Site
- Uneven surface
- Presence of flammable substances
- 3. Removal of Flammable debris
- Cuts and abrasions
- Heavy lifting
- 4. Establish boundary
- Inaccurate measurement
- Miscommunication
- 5. Set up firebreaks
- Insufficient barriers
- Smoke inhalation
- 6. Test wind conditions
- High wind speeds
- Unpredictable wind direction
- 7. Equip PPE
- Improper fit
- Defective gear
- 8. Distribute available water sources
- Inefficient distribution
- Insufficient water supply
- 9. Organise crew stations
- Miscommunication
- Lack of visibility
- 10. Start controlled burn
- Accidental ignition
- Rapid spread of fire
- 11. Constant monitoring
- Fatigue
- Overexposure to heat
- 12. Controlled extinguishing
- Insufficient water supply
- High winds
- 13. Dousing burned area
- Scalding
- Rising steam
- Unseen smoldering areas
- 14. Checking for re-ignition
- Ignored sparks
- Quick flare-ups
- 15. Clean-up & Debrief
- Incorrect disposal of debris
- Hypervigilance due to adrenaline