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The Operation During Thunderstorms Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips or trips
- Falling objects from overhead
- 2. Professional Training
- Lack of knowledge
- Inadequate experience with machinery
- 3. Safety Gear Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Poor maintenance
- 4. Weather Monitoring
- Lightning strike
- Strong winds causing falling objects
- 5. Equipment Installation
- Electric shock
- Slips or trips
- 6. Operation Procedure Review
- Miscommunication
- Operator error
- 7. Elevated Work Areas
- Fall from height
- Collapsing surfaces
- 8. Tool Handling
- Improper use
- Tools breaking or malfunction
- 9. Electric Sources
- Electric shock
- Fire hazard
- 10. PPE Usage
- Improper use
- damage to PPE
- 11. Indoor Works
- Limited visibility
- Indoor conditions conducive to slips and trips
- 12. Outdoor Works
- Exposure to elements
- Wildlife encounters
- 13. Emergency Procedures
- Confusion during emergencies
- Not knowing escape routes
- 14. Post-Operation Cleanup
- Fatigue-related errors
- Mishandling of waste materials
- 15. Final Equipment Check
- Overlooked damages
- Miscommunication about status
- 16. Evaluation and Reporting
- Incorrect reporting
- Miscommunication about operations
- 17. Maintenance Procedures
- Poor maintenance contributing to accidents
- Incorrect handling of equipment during maintenance
- 18. Depower and Log Off
- Electrical shock if done incorrectly
- Logging off without confirming safety checks
- 19. Supervision Roles
- Lack of oversight leading to errors
- Supervisor failing to act on known risk factors
- 20. Communication between Team
- Misunderstanding
- Scaling down of reported issues