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The Respiratory Problems From Damp Or Mould Affected Spaces Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate personal protective equipment
- Poor ventilation
- 2. Assessment of Area
- Exposure to mould spores
- Faulty detection equipment
- 3. Equipment Setup
- Faulty dehumidifiers
- Ineffective air scrubbers
- 4. Damp Treatment
- Risks of chemical exposure
- Inadequate training
- 5. Mould Removal
- Embedding mould during removal
- Exposure to mould spores
- 6. Disposal of Debris
- Incorrect disposal methods
- Spread of mould spores
- 7. Cleaning and Sanitisation
- Misuse of cleaning chemicals
- Insufficient sanitisation
- 8. Drying Process
- Improper use of drying tools
- Prolonged moisture leading to repeat mould growth
- 9. Monitoring Post-Treatment
- Inadequate follow-up checks
- Recurrence of mould growth
- 10. Reporting and Documentation
- Inaccuracies in reporting
- Neglecting documentation stipulations
- 11. Re-Occupation
- Premature re-occupation
- Lack of awareness about post-treatment waiting period
- 12. Follow-Up Check After Re-Occupation
- Reoccurrence of mould/dampness
- Laxity in executing follow-up checks
- 13. Employee Training
- Incomplete training procedures
- Negligence in observing healthy practices
- 14. Regular Maintenance Checks
- Poorly conducted checks
- Overlooking areas of potential recurrence
- 15. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate emergency procedures
- Incomplete evacuation processes
- 16. Equipment Maintenance and Update
- Faulty equipment remains in use
- Neglecting regular equipment updating
- 17. Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
- Non-adherence to WHS regulations
- Failure to meet statutory requirements
- 18. Audits and Inspections
- Incomplete audits
- Overlooking potentially dangerous findings
- 19. Customer Education
- Lack of effective communication
- Failing to accurately inform customers about risks and precautions
- 20. Remedial Actions for Non-Compliance Issues
- Delayed actions
- Insufficient remediation methods