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The Enclosed Workspace Issues Like Dampness, Mold, Pests Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Dampness
- Mold
- Vermin presence
- Poor ventilation
- 2. Initial workspace assessment
- Lack of light
- Mold exposure
- Pests bites
- 3. Procurement of equipment and resources
- False information about equipment safety features
- Misuse of equipment
- Poor storage leading to dampness or mold buildup
- 4. Setup prevention measures
- Inadequate dampness control
- Incorrect use of pesticides for pests
- Inaccurate placement of air filters for molds
- 5. Workspace treatment
- Chemical exposure from dampness treating substances
- Risks from picked up pests during cleanup
- Allergic influencers from mold cleanup
- 6. Regular inspection
- Long-term exposure to enclosed space
- Limited escape routes in case of emergency
- Ignored minor signs of hazards returning
- 7. Equipment maintenance
- Poorly maintained equipment causing more dampness
- Inadequate cleaning leading to mold
- Disregard of pest management
- 8. Worker trainings
- Lack of training leading to mishandling of chemicals
- Unawareness about safety practices
- Limited understanding of residual risks
- 9. Dealing with recurring issues
- Stubborn dampness
- Persistent types of mold
- Return of vermin after pest control
- 10. Response to potential accidents
- Inadequate first aid
- Lack of knowledge on handling chemical spills
- Insufficient preparation in case of pest attacks
- 11. Cleanup and post-work Inspection
- Ineffective drying causing dampness return
- Poor cleanup leading to mold formation
- Ignored signs of returning pests
- 12. Usage of personal protective equipment
- Improper usage of PPE resulting in exposure to dampness and mold
- PPE damage due to pests
- 13. Workspace ventilation improvement
- Unaddressed mold buildup in ventilation system
- Vermin making home in vent spaces
- Increase in humidity leading to dampness
- 14. Post-work health checks
- Lack of regular check ups can lead to unnoticed health effect from dampness
- mold or vermin bites
- 15. Documentation and communication
- Incomplete record keeping leading to overlooked hazards
- Incorrect reporting raising false alarms or missing real issues