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The Improper Storage Of Inflammable Substances Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect substance identification
- Insufficient space for storage
- 2. Substance Procurement
- Incorrect handling
- Lack of safety equipment
- 3. Transportation
- Spillage
- Exposure to vapour
- 4. Unloading
- Fire risk due to friction
- Manual handling injuries
- 5. Storage
- Inadequate ventilation
- Incorrectly sealed substances
- Ignition sources nearby
- 6. Inventory Check
- Chemical exposure
- Slips and falls from spilled substances
- 7. Usage of Substance
- Incorrect application
- Reactions with other substances
- 8. Clean-up procedure
- Improper disposal of leftovers
- Chemical burns
- 9. Emergency Response Planning
- Inability to respond quickly
- Lack of appropriate facilities
- 10. Training
- Lack of safety awareness amongst workers
- Improper use of safety equipment
- 11. Review and Improvement
- Risks not addressed timely
- Inadequate improvement measures
- 12. Waste Management
- Exposure while disposing
- Inappropriate storage of waste
- 13. Regular Inspection
- Undetected damages or leaks
- Unseen hazard potential
- 14. Maintenance
- Risk during replacement or repair
- Failure to adhere to safety protocols
- 15. Decommissioning
- Unsafe dismantling
- Hazardous remnants left behind
- 16. Updating safety procedures
- Outdated safety guidelines
- Non-compliance to updated procedures
- 17. Workplace Hazards communication
- Lack of information on new hazards
- Inadequate communication measures
- 18. Routine Drills
- Non-adherence to procedures during drill
- Lack of practical understanding among workers
- 19. Supervision and enforcement
- Poor enforcement of safety protocols
- Negligence towards hazards
- 20. Post-incident review
- Inadequate injury reporting
- Slow response in hazard correction