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The Handling Open Flames Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Incorrect storage of flammable materials
- 2. Equipment Check
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Lack of PPE
- 3. Setup
- Unsafe work environment
- Trip hazards
- Inappropriate handling of open flames
- 4. Open Flame Creation
- Burns from flame or hot surfaces
- Ignition of flammable material
- 5. Handling Open Flames
- Burn injuries
- Fire hazards
- Smoke inhalation
- 6. Fire Control
- Inexperience with fire extinguishers
- Belated response to fire
- 7. Extinguishing Fire
- Burn injuries
- Smoke inhalation
- Incorrect use of extinguisher
- 8. Cleaning Up
- Inadequate ventilation
- Exposure to leftover embers
- 9. Checking Equipment
- Exposure to heat
- Sparks
- 10. Storage
- Incorrect storage leading to spontaneous combustion
- Incompatible materials stored together
- 11. Emergency Response Training
- Ill-prepared response
- Miscommunication
- 12. Maintenance/Repairs
- Improper handling of tools
- Overlooking safety protocols
- 13. Audit
- Failure to identify residual risks
- Insufficient information captured
- 14. Review Practices
- Missed safety updates
- Compliance issues not addressed
- 15. Closing Operations
- Unprotected site
- Uncontrolled risk areas
- 16. De-brief
- Inadequate communication of issues
- Unresolved safety concerns
- 17. Post-work Checks
- Overlooking potential hazards
- 18. Document Updates
- Lack of record keeping
- Missing incident reports
- 19. Staff Training
- Inadequate training
- Incorrect procedures
- 20. Continuous Improvement
- Complacency risk
- failure to adopt new procedures