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The Rock Blasting Activities Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper use of tools
- Unauthorised access
- 2. Site Assessment
- Insufficient lighting
- Unstable ground
- 3. Drill Pattern Design
- Incorrect calculations
- Communication errors
- 4. Drill Set-Up
- Equipment faults
- Inexperienced operator
- 5. Drilling
- Inhalation of dust
- Noise exposure
- 6. Charging Blast Holes
- Handling heavy loads
- Misfire
- 7. Evacuation
- Protruding objects
- Poor signage
- 8. Detonation
- Flying debris
- Stress from noise
- 9. Post-Blast Inspection
- Exposure to high dust levels
- Slippery surfaces
- 10. Debris Clearance
- Inadequate PPE
- Improper lifting techniques
- 11. Re-entry Protocol
- Potential left over explosives
- Unconscious personnel in the site
- 12. Reporting
- Falsification of records
- Losing important documents
- 13. Haulage
- Unfit vehicles
- Poor Driver skills
- 14. Stockpiling
- Rollover accidents
- Hazardous spill
- 15. Maintenance and Checks
- Poor maintenance practices
- Ignoring small issues leading to big problems
- 16. Decommissioning
- Environmental pollution
- Lack of coordination
- 17. Waste Management
- Improper waste disposal
- Fire hazard in waste pile
- 18. Employee Training and Education
- Inadequate training
- Resistance to change
- 19. Emergency Procedures
- Ineffectual procedure
- panic in the event of an emergency
- 20. Regular Reviews and Audits
- Non-compliance
- Outdated procedures