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The Roof Removal Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over materials
- Ingesting hazardous substances
- 2. Site Assessment
- Falling from height
- Exposure to dangerous electrical wiring
- 3. Set Up Safety Measures
- Use of faulty safety equipment
- Ineffectual communication amongst team
- 4. Roof Access
- Falling debris
- Slip on unstable ladder
- 5. Removing Debris
- Cuts from sharper objects
- Allergic reaction to dust or mould
- 6. Checking for Hazards
- Misidentification of hazards
- Needle stick injuries
- 7. Planning Removal Process
- Inadequate planning
- Miscommunication within team
- 8. Removing Tiles/Shingles
- Falls from roof
- Injury from heavy lifting
- 9. Disposing Materials
- Incorrect disposal practices
- Environmental damage
- 10. Inspective the Wooden Base/Roof Frame
- Wood breaking or unstable
- Insects or other pests
- 11. Preparing for New Roof Installation
- Mishandling tools
- Lower back pain from bending or stooping
- 12. Installing Insulation Paper
- Slips and falls
- Inhalation of harmful substances
- 13. Installing New Tiles/Shingles
- Falling debris
- Defective machinery or power tools
- 14. Reviewing Work
- Overexertion
- Heat stroke or dehydration
- 15. Clean Up
- Rubbish tripping hazard
- Improper handling of waste material
- 16. Final Inspection
- Tripping
- Missed hazards
- 17. Debriefing and Reporting
- Miscommunication
- Misinterpretation of safety protocols