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The Handling Refrigerant Gases Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate PPE
- Incorrect tools
- 2. Site Setup
- Uneven surfaces
- Restricted access
- 3. Risk Assessment
- Unidentified hazards
- Incorrect risk evaluation
- 4. Equipment Check
- Damaged equipment
- Outdated safety features
- 5. Emergency Planning
- No emergency protocol
- Inadequate training
- 6. Obtain Refrigerant
- Incorrect refrigerant type
- Handling without permits
- 7. Transport Refrigerant
- Leaks during transport
- Vehicle accidents
- 8. Cylinder Inspection
- Corroded cylinders
- Incorrect labelling
- 9. Storage Safety
- Insufficient ventilation
- Improper stacking
- 10. Leak Detection
- Undetected leaks
- Inadequate detection methods
- 11. System Shutdown
- Unexpected power cuts
- Valve malfunction
- 12. Ventilation
- Inadequate air flow
- Exposure to toxic gases
- 13. Refrigerant Recovery
- Overfilling recovery tank
- Incorrect hose connections
- 14. Cylinder Charging
- Operator error
- Overcharging system
- 15. Documentation
- Incomplete records
- Miscommunication
- 16. Area Cleanup
- Trip hazards
- Leftover materials
- 17. Return Equipment
- Missing items
- Returning damaged equipment
- 18. Safety Review
- Missed hazard reports
- Lack of feedback
- 19. Final Inspection
- Overlooked issues
- Non-compliance with standards
- 20. Staff Debrief
- Incomplete information sharing
- Poor meeting organisation