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The Etching Material Surfaces Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling of etching materials
- Risk of fire from improper storage of chemicals
- 2. Protective Gear Selection
- Ill-fitting gear
- Inappropriate selection for hazards presented
- 3. Surface Cleaning
- Inhalation of cleaning chemical fumes
- Skin contact with cleaning agents
- 4. Drawing Transfer
- Improper handling of transfer tools
- Excessive force leading to injury
- 5. Application of Resistant Material
- Contact with hazardous materials
- Ingestion or inhalation of materials
- 6. Etching Process
- Uncontrolled release of acid fumes
- Slips and trips due to wet surfaces
- 7. Acid Handling
- Chemical burns
- Accidental ingestion of acids
- Fume inhalation
- 8. Surface Inspection
- Exposure to sharp objects
- Eye strain
- 9. De-etching and Cleaning
- Skin contact with etching residuals
- Inhalation of de-etching fumes
- 10. Acid Disposal
- Acid spillage
- Improper disposal leading to environmental harm
- 11. Neutralisation Process
- Exposure to harsh neutralising agents
- Misuse of equipment
- 12. Removal of Resist
- Inhalation of resist remover fumes
- Skin contact with remover
- 13. Post-cleaning
- Cut risks from handling sharp objects
- Repetitive strain from scrubbing action
- 14. Quality Control Check
- Error in reading testing equipment
- Stress related to quality control
- 15. Packaging and Storage
- Risk of product damage due to improper handling
- Fire from incorrect storage