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The Leaking Fluid Containment Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling procedures
- Spilling of fluids
- 2. Inspection
- Exposure to chemicals
- Slipping or tripping on spills
- 3. Setup
- Crushing or trapping injuries
- Burns from hot fluids
- 4. Identification of leaks
- Skin and eye exposure to chemicals
- Inhalation of vapours
- 5. Encapsulation of leaks
- Eye irritation from splashes
- Fume inhalation
- 6. Fluid collection and disposal
- Environmental contamination
- Injury from improper lifting
- 7. Area sanitisation
- Respiratory problems from disinfectants
- Graceless movements may lead to slip
- trips & falls
- 8. Equipment decontamination
- Exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals
- Physical injury due to mishandling
- 9. Equipment re-inspection
- Misinterpretation of inspection results
- Improper use of equipment may lead to physical harm
- 10. Reporting and documentation
- Physical stress from prolonged sitting
- Visual stress from screen glare
- 11. Restocking supplies
- Injury from manual handling
- Potential cuts from sharp objects
- 12. Dismantling work area
- Falls from height
- back or muscle strain from heavy lifting
- Injury from tool misuse
- 13. Final area inspection
- Uncleared waste leading to slips
- Trips or falls
- Exposure to left over chemicals
- 14. Disposal of waste materials
- Mishandling leading to spills or leaks
- Injury from improper lifting technique
- Cuts from sharp objects
- 15. Reviewing and updating protocols
- Incorrect interpretation or miscommunication of protocols
- Sitting for long periods could lead to physical stress