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The Fume Hood Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inhalation of harmful gases
- Fire hazard
- 2. Inspection & Maintenance
- Chemical spills
- Electrocution
- 3. Equipment Setup
- Improper hose connection
- Improper ventilation
- 4. Chemical Handling
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Chemical reactions
- 5. Fume Hood Operation
- Airborne contaminants
- Malfunctioning exhaust fan
- 6. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of emergency training
- Inaccessible safety equipment
- 7. Housekeeping
- Slippery floors
- Cluttered work area
- 8. Waste Disposal
- Improper storage of waste
- Incorrect waste classification
- 9. Chemical Storage
- Labeling errors
- Spill containment failure
- 10. Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Incomplete records
- Lack of proper documentation
- 11. Employee Training
- Untrained personnel
- Inadequate PPE usage
- 12. Periodic Assessments
- Non-compliance with regulations
- Unaddressed issues
- 13. Ventilation System Monitoring
- Blocked air ducts
- Insufficient airflow
- 14. Fume Hood Shutdown
- Residual chemical fumes
- Hazardous byproducts
- 15. Decommissioning & Decontamination
- Remaining hazardous materials
- Incomplete cleaning