Econet Risk Assessment [Base Document]
Assessment: Path clearance
Scope: Activity [Task]
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Assessment Summary: Path clearance;
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Path clearance
Last updated: 03/11/2022 22:41:07
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Typical uncontrolled outcomes
Slips and trips; strained muscles; scratches to face and head; inflammation of joints; puncture wounds; cuts and lacerations; blood borne infections; concussion; serious injury
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Typical groups at risk
Volunteers; other site users; general public
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Hazards
- Contact with hand tools
- Trips and slips
- Contact with public
- Falling debris and branches
- Thorns
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Controls
- Tools: See "General Conservation Activities" risk assessment.
- Slips, trips and falls: See "General Conservation Activities" risk assessment.
- If available, place warning signs at approaches to work area.
- Keep paths clear of tools and debris.
- Volunteers recommended to wear hard hats.
- If removing larger branches or trees, post lookouts to warn and direct anyone approaching.
- If removing overhead branches wear hard hat.
- Do not work in the vicinity of dead trees or trees containing deadwood in windy conditions.
- Check for hanging dead wood and dead wood which may be brought down by activity; clear if possible.
- Wear gloves (preferably hedging gloves) when handling thorny material.
- Remove the thorns of blackthorn immediately and seek medical attention if wound becomes infected.
- Wear safety glasses to prevent eye injuries.
- Avoid working near power lines and other overhead cables.
- If tree caught in overhead cables do not touch, call responsible authority immediately.
- Pole saws must not be used within 15m of overhead electricity cables and power lines.
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