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The Managing Waste Chemicals Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slippery surfaces
- Improper handling of chemicals
- 2. Identifying Chemicals
- Mislabeling
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 3. Wearing PPE
- Incorrect size
- Inadequate protection
- 4. Gathering Materials
- Heavy lifting
- Sharp objects
- 5. Transporting Chemicals
- Spillage
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- 6. Sorting Chemicals
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Fire hazard
- 7. Disposing of Chemicals
- Inadequate disposal methods
- Contamination
- 8. Quarantine Area
- Poor ventilation
- Inadequate signage
- 9. Decontaminating Equipment
- Inadequate cleaning materials
- Exposure to harmful residues
- 10. Storing Chemicals
- Leakage
- Incorrect storage temperature
- 11. Emergency Procedure Training
- Misinformed staff
- insufficient equipment
- 12. Regular Inspection
- Overlooked hazards
- Wear and tear of safety equipment
- 13. Documenting Procedures
- Incomplete records
- Miscommunication
- 14. Safety Briefings
- Non-compliance with guidelines
- Untrained staff
- 15. Disassembling Equipment
- Defective tools
- Physical injuries from sharp edges
- 16. Testing Safety Measures
- Ineffective solutions
- Unidentified risks
- 17. Repairing and Maintenance
- Ignoring minor issues
- Inadequate tools
- 18. Reporting and Feedback
- Mishandling of confidential information
- Delayed communication
- 19. Reviewing SWMS
- Inefficient procedures
- Neglecting changes in working environment
- 20. Completion of Task
- Incomplete clearing of chemical residues
- Neglected checks on equipment