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The Methane Gas Monitoring Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Methane gas leaks
- Incorrect handling of monitoring equipment
- 2. Equipment Check
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Inadequate training
- 3. Area Inspection
- Enclosed space with inadequate ventilation
- Physical obstacles
- 4. Calibration
- Misinterpretation of readings
- Human error in calibration process
- 5. Commence Monitoring
- Exposure to harmful gases
- Accidental ignition of combustible gases
- 6. Regular Reading Updates
- Inaccurate reporting of methane levels
- Complacency
- 7. Containment Procedures
- Insufficient containment equipment
- Lack of understanding of procedures
- 8. Emergency Response
- Inadequate emergency response plan
- Panic during an emergency
- 9. Debriefing and Record Keeping
- Data entry errors
- Inconsistencies in record keeping
- 10. Maintenance of Equipment
- Improper storage practices
- Wear and tear of equipment
- 11. Test Equipment Operation
- Improper use of tools
- Equipment failure
- 12. Safety Checks
- Inadequate safety measures
- Overlooking minor hazards
- 13. Disposal Procedures
- Unsafe disposal of waste
- Exposure to chemical hazards
- 14. Review and Adjustments
- Incomprehensive review process
- Resistance to change
- 15. Completion of task
- Complacency at the end of tasks
- Tiredness leading to mistakes