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The Making Safe Damaged Buildings Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- Exposure to harmful substances
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Improper use of equipment
- 3. Site Assessment
- Unstable structure
- Falling debris
- 4. Barricade Set-up
- Incorrect placement of barricades
- Pedestrian access
- 5. Hazard Identification
- Insufficient lighting
- Presence of hazardous materials
- 6. Initial Briefing
- Lack of understanding
- Miscommunication
- 7. Safe Work Method Statement Review
- Information overload
- Confusion
- 8. Removal of Small Debris
- Injuries from sharp objects
- Back strain
- 9. Handling Heavier Objects
- Manual handling injuries
- Falling objects
- 10. Demolition Work
- Dust inhalation
- Noise exposure
- 11. Asbestos Handling
- Airborne asbestos fibres
- Cross-contamination
- 12. Disposal of Waste Material
- Inappropriate disposal
- Contamination
- 13. Machine Operation
- Mechanical failure
- Operator error
- 14. Final Safety Check
- Remaining hazards
- Failing to report all checks
- 15. Area Clean-Up
- Sharp objects left behind
- Slippery surfaces
- 16. Team Debriefer
- Error in reporting
- Miscommunication
- 17. Site Closure
- Unauthorized access
- Remaining hazards
- 18. Document Procedure
- Misinformation
- Clerical errors
- 19. Review SWMS for Updates
- Lacking most recent information
- Compliance issues
- 20. Training and Skill Developments
- Inadequate training
- Non-compliance to safety procedures