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The Limit Intrusion Into Local Animal Habitats Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unauthorised land access
- Destruction of animal habitats
- 2. Pre-Work Meeting
- Miscommunication
- Lack of hazard awareness
- 3. Site Selection
- Disruption to local wildlife
- Inadequate environmental studies
- 4. Soil Disruption
- Accidental intrusion into habitats
- Contamination of habitat
- 5. Construction
- Noise pollution affecting animals
- Habitat destruction
- 6. Use of Machinery
- Excessive noise/air pollution
- Accidental harm to animals
- 7. Cultural Awareness Training
- Inadequate understanding of local fauna protection
- 8. Waste Management
- Contamination of local environment
- Attracting pests
- 9. Noise Control Measures
- Impact on local animal behaviour/cycles
- 10. Vegetation Replanting
- Incorrect species selection
- Potential for non-native invasion
- 11. Contractor Awareness Session
- Insufficient respect for crucial wildlife zones
- 12. Effectiveness Review
- Overlooking reoccurring issues
- Poor follow-up action
- 13. Site Rehabilitation
- Incomplete restoration causing irregular animal activity
- 14. Regular Auditing of Operation
- Infrequent audits
- Missed breaches in regulation
- 15. End of Project Clean Up
- Incomplete removal of infrastructure
- Leaving hazards behind
- 16. Post-Project Monitoring
- Inadequate monitoring
- Lack of corrective action on breach
- 17. Documentation and Reporting
- Inaccurate records leading to recurring mistakes
- Lack of accountability
- 18. Environmental Performance Review
- Poor follow-up
- Ignoring significant environmental impact concerns
- 19. Community Engagement
- Lack of transparency with local community
- Detrimental impacts to fauna identified by local community ignored
- 20. Stakeholder Communication
- Missed potential hazard reports due to inadequate communication
- Ignored suggestions for environmental enhancement from stakeholders