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The Post Hole Digging Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over equipment
- Incorrect use of protective equipment
- 2. Setting up
- Struck by moving object
- Manual handling issues
- 3. Digging site selection
- Site instability
- Underground utilities
- 4. Marking out site
- Incorrect measurements
- Irregular surface
- 5. Operating digger
- Mechanical failure
- Noise induced hearing loss
- 6. Digging the hole
- Collision with underground utilities
- Cave ins
- 7. Assessing hole safety
- Cave ins
- Unstable sides
- 8. Installation of pole
- Drop down injuries
- Incorrect fitment
- 9. Clearing site
- Waste disposal
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- 10. Final Inspection
- Improper setup
- Equipment left behind
- 11. Breaking Down Setup
- Struck by moving object
- Manual handling issues
- 12. Equipment storage
- Improper storage
- trip hazards
- 13. Handling Tools
- Cuts
- Punctures
- 14. Transport of materials to site
- Traffic accidents
- Material spillage
- 15. Loading/Unloading equipment
- Falls from height
- Manual handling issues
- 16. Post-checks
- Failure to detect post-work issues
- Equipment damage not logged
- 17. Documentation update
- Inaccurate information
- Incomplete records
- 18. Review & Improvement
- Overlooking hazards for Future operations
- Insufficient feedback
- 19. De-briefing team
- Miscommunication
- Lack of understanding safety measures
- 20. Post-operation checks
- Mistakes in operation
- Overworked staff