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The Navigating Through Slippery And Muddy Areas Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Sharp objects buried in mud
- Incorrect footwear selection
- 2. Route Scouting
- Slippery surface
- Unexpected obstacles
- 3. Pre-walk Briefing
- Unclear communication
- Lack of understanding of risks
- 4. Equipment Check
- Inadequate equipment
- Poorly maintained equipment
- 5. Walking Technique Training
- Misalignment during walk
- Incorrect use of gear
- 6. Commencement of Walk
- Poor visibility
- Bad weather conditions
- 7. During Navigating
- Risk of fall due to wet muddy conditions
- Unsuitable clothing
- 8. Assistance Required Zones
- Inadequate support
- Underestimating difficulty of the terrain
- 9. Regular Breaks
- Dehydration and exhaustion
- Cold exposure
- 10. Monitor Weather Conditions
- Sudden weather changes
- Extreme weather conditions
- 11. Navigation Checks
- Getting lost
- Inaccurate navigation tools
- 12. Hazard Identification
- Failure to spot new hazards
- Misjudge severity of hazards
- 13. Ending Walk
- Risk of haste and carelessness
- Discarded equipment
- 14. Debriefing
- Lack of feedback leading to repeat mistakes
- 15. Post-walk Clean Up
- Inadequate clean-up: leaving behind waste
- Lost equipment
- 16. Review and Update SWMS
- Not updating SWMS
- Ignoring new risks observed during walk