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The Removing Transporting Thorny Plants Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling of tools and equipment
- Physical contact with thorny plants
- 2. Identifying Work Area
- Back strain from bending
- Tripping over garden materials
- 3. Gather Needed Tools/Equipment
- Injury from using sharp tools
- Repetitive strain injuries
- 4. Using Safety Gear
- Inadequate protection
- Misuse of safety gear leading to injury
- 5. Removing Plants
- Skin scratches or punctures from thorns
- Sprain or strain from lifting
- 6. Bagging/Carting Plants
- Dermatitic reaction to plant
- Strain from lifting heavy weight
- 7. Transporting to Designated Area
- Trips and falls while moving bags
- Tipping over of cart
- 8. Unloading/Breakdown
- Repetitive movement causing strain
- Thorns puncturing skin during breakdown
- 9. Clearing Work Area of Debris
- Slips
- trips
- and falls from residual debris
- Mishandling of sharp objects
- 10. Cleaning Tools/Equipment
- Skin puncture from thorns remaining on equipment
- Chemical exposure during cleaning
- 11. Storing Tools/Equipment
- Misplacement leading to trip hazard
- Inappropriate storing causing damage
- 12. Reviewing Work Area
- Missed hazardous materials causing potential harm
- Overlooking important issues due to lack of concentration
- 13. Final Inspection
- Strains and sprains from continual bending/kneeling
- Allergic reactions com plant exposure
- 14. Reporting and documentation
- Eye strain from computer work
- Incorrect reporting leading to future hazards
- 15. Waste Disposal
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Injury due to incorrect lifting techniques