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The Tree Survival Studies Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- Exposure to harmful substances
- 2. Site Assessment
- Contact with overhead power lines
- Traffic accidents
- 3. Tree Identification
- Allergic reactions
- Skin irritations from tree sap
- 4. Equipment Check
- Equipment malfunction/failure
- Hand injuries
- 5. Climbing the Tree
- Falls from height
- Physical exhaustion
- 6. Branch Trimming
- Falling branches
- Cuts and lacerations
- 7. Tree Sampling
- Hand injuries
- Insect bites/stings
- 8. Data Recording
- Inaccurate data recording
- Losing equipment/tools
- 9. Tree Marking
- Chemical exposure from markers
- Slip
- trip and falls
- 10. Debris Clearance
- Struck by falling objects
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- 11. Equipment Pack Up
- Improper storage of sharp tools
- Heavy lifting
- 12. Report Making
- Ergonomic hazards while computing
- Eye strain
- 13. Review and Feedback
- Miscommunication
- Psychological Stress
- 14. Cleaning and Sanitizing Tools
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- Skin irritation
- 15. Maintenance and Repair of Tools
- Cutting self on sharp objects
- Tool malfunction
- 16. Storage and Transportation of Tools
- Loss or theft of tools
- Vehicle accident
- 17. Health and Safety Review
- Little or no participation
- Ignoring health and safety measures
- 18. Training and Disciplining Crew Members
- Non-compliance with rules
- Misunderstanding of instructions
- 19. Crew Fitness Assessment
- Illness or injury render a member unfit
- Lack of fitness may limit working ability
- 20. Work reevaluation and Planning
- Not being thorough in planning and preparation
- Rushing the job