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The Procedures In Unstable Weather Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unstable weather conditions
- Manual handling injuries
- 2. Checking Weather Forecast
- Inaccurate predictions
- Failing to update forecasts regularly
- 3. Training Workers
- Inadequate training
- Miscommunication
- 4. Selecting Appropriate Gear
- Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Using damaged PPE
- 5. Safe Systems of Work
- Faulty equipment
- Lack of proper procedures
- 6. Handling Equipment
- Equipment misuse
- Manual handling injuries
- 7. Working In Wet Conditions
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Electrical hazards
- 8. Working In High Winds
- Falling objects
- Lack of visibility
- 9. Working In Hot Conditions
- Heat stress
- Dehydration
- 10. Emergency Response Plan
- Lack of drills
- Inadequate first aid
- 11. Breaks And Rest Periods
- Over-exertion
- Fatigue
- 12. Communication During Unstable Weather
- Miscommunication
- Neglecting to relay important information
- 13. Monitoring Weather Changes
- Failure to monitor
- Ignoring changes
- 14. Securing The Site Prior To Severe Weather
- Falling objects
- Unsecured equipment
- 15. Transportation Procedures In Adverse Weather
- Accidents due to poor visibility
- Vehicular damage from falling trees or debris
- 16. Evacuation Procedures In Case Of Severe Weather
- Failing to follow procedures
- Panic or confusion
- 17. Post-Incident Review
- Poor documentation
- Ignoring repeat incidents
- 18. Regular Maintenance And Inspections
- Ignored maintenance checks
- Equipment failure
- 19. Documentation And Reporting
- Inadequate reporting
- Missing information
- 20. Implementing Changes
- Resistance to change
- Lack of communication