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The Ensure Adequate Ventilation In Working Areas Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor air quality
- Toxic materials exposure
- Inadequate light
- 2. Inspection of Ventilation Equipment
- Faulty equipment
- Electrical hazards
- 3. Training and Briefing on Ventilation System
- Inadequate understanding leading to accidents
- Misuse of ventilation equipment
- 4. Commencing Work
- Poor posture
- Repetitive strain injury
- Environmental stressors (noise
- dust)
- 5. Regular Checks of Ventilations
- Risk of falls
- Electrical hazards
- 6. Using Ventilation Controls
- Electrical shock
- Faulty controls
- 7. Adjustments and Maintenance
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Fire risk due to spark ignition
- 8. Dealing with Ventilation Issues
- Mistaken operations
- Spread of airborne substance
- 9. Inspection after Adjustment
- Mistaken operations
- Electrical shocks
- 10. Proper Shutdown and Closing procedures
- Trapped fingers in moving parts
- Electrical hazards
- 11. Daily cleaning
- Exposure to dangerous vacuum chamber
- Skin contact with cleaning chemicals
- 12. Rehearsing Emergency Procedures
- Panic leading to injuries
- Improper use of safety equipment
- 13. Reporting Malfunctions and Breakdowns
- Incorrect report leads to further damage
- Delayed response due to lack of communication
- 14. Ensuring Air Quality Standard
- Long term exposure to pollutants
- Failure to meet health regulations
- 15. Final Inspection and Log Book Documentation
- Miscommunication
- Loss of important data
- 16. Regular Review of Procedures
- Inadequate understanding leading to accidents
- Misuse of ventilation equipment