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The Breathing Apparatus Use Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Faulty equipment
- 2. Testing Breathing Apparatus
- Improper fit
- Equipment malfunction
- 3. Donning Breathing Apparatus
- Inadequate ventilation
- Misuse of apparatus
- 4. Startup Procedures
- Electrical malfunctions
- Tripping hazards
- 5. Normal Operation
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Insufficient air supply
- 6. Emergency Procedures
- Panic situations
- Inadequate rescue plans
- 7. Shutdown Procedures
- Equipment failure
- Accidental release of harmful substances
- 8. Doffing Breathing Apparatus
- Improper handling
- Equipment contamination
- 9. Maintenance and Cleaning
- Hazardous chemical contact
- Incorrect disposal methods
- 10. Post-Operation Checks
- Overlooked damage or faults
- Negligence in reporting
- 11. Breathing Apparatus Storage
- Incorrect storage
- Damage during transit/ storage
- 12. Training and Competency Assessment
- Inadequate training
- Lack of competency assessment
- 13. Failure of Breathing Apparatus
- Equipment failure during operation
- Lack of immediate backup
- 14. Exposure to toxic environment
- Prolonged exposure
- Inadequate PPE
- 15. Regular Inspection &Testing
- Negligence in regular inspection
- Faulty testing equipment
- 16. Emergency Evacuation & Rescue Plan
- Inadequate plan
- Lack of trained personnel for evacuation and rescue
- 17. Apparatus Modification & Updation
- Risks associated with improper modification
- Ignorance in updation
- 18. Disposal of used/ damaged apparatus
- Environmental hazards
- Legal implications
- 19. Health Monitoring
- Ignorance of workers’ health issues
- Inadequate health monitoring
- 20. Document Control & Procedure
- Incomplete documentation
- Irregular procedure updates