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The Potential Exposure To Silica Dust Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to silica dust
- Poor ventilation
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Inadequate PPE
- 3. Site Set Up
- Improper site setup
- No dust control system
- 4. Demolition Work
- Silica dust inhalation
- Uncontrolled dust cloud
- 5. Material Handling
- Handling of silica containing materials
- Cuts and abrasions
- 6. Cutting/Grinding
- Dust generation from cutting/grinding activities
- Spider fractures
- 7. Clean Up
- Incorrect cleaning method leading to re-suspension of dust
- Failure to use vacuum with HEPA filter
- 8. Maintenance Work
- Failure to clean and maintain water suppression systems
- Incorrect storage of tools and PPE
- 9. Dust Monitoring
- Inadequate monitoring procedures
- Blind spots in monitoring
- 10. Decontamination
- Improper decontamination procedures
- Spread of contamination beyond work zone
- 11. Waste Disposal
- Incorrect disposal of contaminated waste
- Potential for dust exposure during waste handling
- 12. Staff Training
- Lack of awareness on dangers of silica dust
- Incorrect use of protective measures
- 13. Routine Audits
- Infrequent audits leaving potential hazards unchecked
- Inadequate corrective actions
- 14. Weekly Reviews
- Failure to identify new risks
- Noncompliance with risk management procedures
- 15. Safety Briefings
- Incomplete or ineffective safety briefings
- Negligence in following safe work practices
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Unprepared for emergencies
- Failure to evacuate swiftly
- 17. Documentation
- Inadequate documentation leading to lost information
- Noncompliance with legislation
- 18. Equipment Maintenance
- Failure to clean and maintain equipment
- Increased dust generation
- 19. PPE Check
- Infrequent checks on condition of PPE
- Inadequate types of PPE available
- 20. Site Decommissioning
- Silica dust exposure during disassembly
- Poor disposal practices