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The Handling Of Waterproofing Chemicals Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Skin and eye contact with chemicals
- Ingestion of chemicals
- 2. Transportation of Chemicals
- Spillage
- fumes inhalation
- manual handling injuries
- 3. Mixing Chemicals
- Skin and eye contacts
- fumes inhalation
- chemical reaction
- 4. Application on surface
- Fumes Inhalation
- Slippage
- Skin Contact with Chemicals
- 5. Cleaning Up
- Skin and eye contacts
- Waste Disposal Issues
- 6. Storage of Remaining Chemicals
- Spillage
- Fire hazard due to improper storage
- 7. Disposal of Empty Containers
- Sharp edges causing cuts
- Residue chemicals in empty containers
- 8. Emergency Response
- Inadequate knowledge on emergency procedures
- Delays in emergency response
- 9. Maintenance Of Equipment
- Faulty equipment leading to accidents
- Exposure to chemicals during maintenance
- 10. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inappropriate use of PPE
- Lack of PPE
- 11. Communication & Training
- Miscommunication
- Lack of training causing misuse
- 12. Regular Safety Audit & Review
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- Missed hazards and risks
- 13. Weather Conditions
- Poor visibility
- Increase in risk due to harsh weather conditions
- 14. Work Site Access
- Unauthorized access
- Tripping over uneven or obstructive pathways
- 15. Dealing with Leftover Chemicals
- Hazards associated from improper storage
- Fire risk
- 16. Emergency Evacuation
- Poor knowledge of exit routes
- Panic during emergencies
- 17. Health Monitoring
- Chronic health effects due to prolonged exposure to chemicals
- Inadequate medical checkups
- 18. Risk Management Review
- Inadequate/faulty risk review processes
- blind spots in hazard prevention
- 19. Documentation & Reporting
- Incorrect/incomplete documentation
- Delay or failure in reporting accidents/incidents
- 20. Quality Control Checks
- Faulty products due to oversight in checks
- Missed opportunities for corrective measures