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The Handling Acid-Based Chemicals Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Chemical contact
- Inhalation of fumes
- 2. Acid Handling
- Corrosive burns
- Fume inhalation
- 3. Equipment Use
- Equipment malfunction
- Inappropriate use
- 4. Clean Up
- Exposure to acid chemicals
- Slips from spilled acid
- 5. Disposal
- Improper disposal
- Chemical spills
- 6. Storage
- Leakage
- Incorrect storage causing chemical reaction
- 7. Transport
- Spillage
- Exposure during transport
- 8. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate training
- Lack of personal protective equipment
- Failure of emergency procedures
- 9. Acid Mixing
- Chemical reaction
- Splash accident
- 10. Safety Inspection
- Failure to detect problem
- Incorrect reporting procedures
- 11. PPE Usage
- Misuse of PPE
- PPE failure
- 12. Workers Training
- Lack of knowledge
- Improper handling
- 13. Maintenance of Equipment
- Accidental chemical spillage
- Equipment failure
- 14. Labelling and Signage
- Incorrect labels
- Lack of signage
- 15. Compliance
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- Ignorance of risks
- 16. Audit & Evaluation
- Incomplete assessment
- Misinterpretation of results
- 17. Communication & Consultation
- Poor communication
- Misunderstanding of procedures
- 18. Safety drills
- Inadequate training
- Non-participation
- 19. Regular Updates & Reviews
- Outdated information
- Ignorance towards updates
- 20. Continuous Improvement
- Complacency
- Resistance to change