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The Handling Venomous Snakes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling techniques
- Unsuitable equipment and materials
- 2. Personal Protective Equipment Selection
- Inappropriate PPE selection
- PPE not fitting correctly
- 3. Environment Assessment
- Physical obstructions
- Foreign objects in the area
- 4. Venomous Snake Detection
- Incorrect identification of snakes
- Inadequate lighting
- 5. Approach and Secure Snake
- Snake bite
- Sudden movement causing injury
- 6. Handling Snake
- Inadvertent snake bites
- Dropping or losing control of snake
- 7. Transfer of Snake to Container
- Vanomous snake escaping
- Hand accident during transfer
- 8. Secure and Label Container
- Mislabelled container
- Incorrectly secured lid
- 9. Storage and Transport
- Improper storage conditions
- Rough transport risking escape of snake
- 10. Release of Snake
- Risk of bite during release
- Risk of snake returning
- 11. Clean and Decontaminate Equipment
- Chemical burns from cleaning solvents
- Inhalation of harmful substances
- 12. Waste Management
- Unsuitable waste disposal risking environmental hazards
- Incorrect separation of medical waste
- 13. Documenting Incident and Close Out Report
- Miscommunication risks due to inaccurate reports
- Missed recording important information
- 14. Training and Inductions
- Inadequate training causing mishandling
- Untrained personnel participating in activity
- 15. Emergency Procedures readiness
- Delays in emergency response
- Lack of first aid equipment
- 16. Equipment Maintenance and Checking
- Risks associated with malfunctioning equipment
- Failure to notice wear and tear on tools
- 17. Rest and Hydration Breaks
- Risk of fatigue and loss of concentration
- Dehydration in hot environments
- 18. Post-task Evaluation and Reporting
- Failure to identify persistent risks
- Inadequate feedback mechanisms