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The Lobster Diving Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper diving gear
- Inadequate training
- 2. Boat Launch
- Inclement weather conditions
- Unsuitable sea conditions
- 3. Diving for Lobsters
- Encounter with marine wildlife
- Decompression issues
- 4. Catch Collection
- Heavy lifting
- Puncture wounds from lobster claws
- 5. Ascent
- Decompression issues
- Equipment failure
- 6. Re-boarding the Boat
- Slip and falls
- Exposure to harsh weather conditions
- 7. Sorting of catch
- Sharp objects
- Heavy lifting
- 8. Storage and Preservation
- Improper storage
- Slippery surfaces
- 9. Journey Back to Shore
- Inclement weather
- Navigational errors
- 10. Unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Trip hazards
- 11. Cleaning and Maintenance
- Use of chemicals
- Sharp objects
- 12. Reporting
- Incorrect data entry
- Lack of information
- 13. Emergency Response
- Inadequate first aid skills
- Panic during emergency
- 14. Rest and Recuperation
- Fatigue
- Dehydration
- 15. Review and Update Procedures
- Outdated procedures
- Non-compliance
- 16. Health Checks
- Aggravated injuries or ailments
- Failure to detect health risks
- 17. Training and Refresher Courses
- Complacency
- Poorly delivered training
- 18. Gear Checks
- Faulty gear
- Unnoticed wear and tear
- 19. Legal Documentation
- Non-compliance
- Incorrect or outdated documents
- 20. Environment Checks
- Changes in weather
- Changes in sea conditions