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The Tree Lopping, Pruning and Tree Removal Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment
- Lack of PPE
- 2. Site Assessment
- Falling branches
- Uneven ground
- 3. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Improper tools
- 4. Traffic Control
- Passing vehicles
- Pedestrian interaction
- 5. Tree Climbing
- Falls from heights
- Equipment failure
- 6. Branch Removal
- Cut injuries
- Falling objects
- 7. Trunk Cutting
- Kickback from saws
- Falling timber
- 8. Debris Disposal
- Manual handling injuries
- Slippery surfaces
- 9. Stump Grinding
- Projectiles
- Equipment malfunction
- 10. Hazardous Tree Assessment
- Decaying branches
- Wildlife disturbance
- 11. Canopy Access
- Insecure anchor points
- Weak limbs
- 12. Lopping Techniques
- Improper cutting technique
- Dropping branches on power lines
- 13. Emergency Procedures
- Delayed emergency response
- Inadequate first aid
- 14. Equipment Storage
- Theft
- Weather damage
- 15. Post-operation Inspection
- Overlooked damages
- Unsecured site
- 16. Cleanup and Clearing
- Sharp objects
- Allergic reactions to sawdust
- 17. Reporting and Documentation
- Incomplete records
- Miscommunication
- 18. Maintenance Checks
- Unserviced equipment
- Wear and tear
- 19. Review Safety Measures
- Non-compliance with safety protocols
- Inadequate hazard signs
- 20. Client Handover
- Customer dissatisfaction
- Unmet expectations