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The Removal Of Infected Trees Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping
- Falling Objects
- Hand and eye injuries
- 2. Tree Analysis
- Incorrect assessment
- falling branch
- 3. Equipment Check
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Unmaintained tools
- 4. Surroundings Assessment
- Other employees
- Public interference
- Environmental factors like wind
- rain etc.
- 5. Safety Measures Installation
- Failure in safety measures
- Miscalculations
- 6. Trimming Branches
- Falling branches
- Improper use of chainsaw
- Slips and falls from height
- 7. Tree Cutting
- Fallen Trees
- Flying debris
- Noise pollution
- Incorrect cutting techniques
- 8. Log Splitting
- Incorrect handling procedures
- Incorrect splitting methods
- 9. Loading and Transporting
- Load shifting
- Load dropping
- Collision whilst in transport
- 10. Unloading
- Dropping logs
- Crushing incidents
- 11. Cleanup
- Slips
- Trips and Falls from remaining debris
- Inadequate disposal method
- 12. Equipment Maintenance
- Faulty equipment leading to injuries
- Ignoring regular inspections and maintenance
- 13. Documentation & Reporting
- Inadequate documentation
- Not reporting hazards or incidents
- 14. Debriefing
- Miscommunication of changes or issues
- Lack of feedback
- 15. Training Management
- Inadequate training leading to inefficient work
- Accidents due to ignorance
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge on procedures
- Absence of first aid facilities
- 17. Review & Improvement
- Neglecting review process
- Ignoring areas for improvement