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The Respirator Usage Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inhalation of harmful substances
- Incorrect fit of respirator
- 2. Selection and Issue
- Incorrect type of respirator issued
- Inadequate training on respirator use
- 3. Pre-Use Checks
- Faulty equipment
- Improper cleaning procedures
- 4. Donning (Putting on) Respirator
- Mishandling of the respirator
- Uncomfortable fit
- 5. Fit Check
- Improper seal
- Incorrect size of the respirator
- 6. Usage
- Exposure to contaminant
- prolonged usage
- 7. Doof (Taking off) Respirator
- Contamination during removal
- improper disposal technique
- 8. Cleaning and Maintenance
- Contact with hazardous materials
- inadequate cleaning
- 9. Inspection and Repair
- Missed damages
- incorrect repair methods
- 10. Storage
- Inadequate storage conditions
- misplaced respirators
- 11. Disposal
- Incorrect disposal of the respirator
- hazardous residue left on respirator
- 12. Record Keeping
- Loss of vital information
- failure to report issues
- 13. Training
- Insufficient training
- non-compliance to safety measures
- 14. Supervision
- Poor supervision
- lack of regular checks
- 15. Emergency Procedures
- Delayed response
- inadequate first aid procedures
- 16. Evaluation and Review
- Inadequate review of procedures
- failure to update practices
- 17. Communication
- Poor communication
- misinterpretation of information
- 18. Risk Assessment
- Incomplete risk assessment
- poor understanding of hazards
- 19. Legislation Compliance
- Non-compliance to standards
- misunderstanding of laws
- 20. Continuous Improvement
- Lack of ongoing training
- complacency among staff