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The Use Of Wood Glues And Adhesives Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling/storage of glues
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- 2. Setup Environment
- Poor ventilation
- Slip and trip hazards
- 3. Use of Adhesives
- Inhalation of fumes
- Skin contact with adhesives
- 4. Application Process
- Incorrect technique resulting in spills
- Misplacement causing injury
- 5. Drying and Curing
- Exposure to high temperature
- Flammable chemicals
- 6. Post-application Cleaning
- Chemical exposure
- Slip and trip from spillages
- 7. Disposal of Waste Material
- Improper disposal leading to environmental harm
- Unprotected exposure to hazardous waste
- 8. Maintenance of Equipment
- Unplanned machine starting
- Poorly maintained equipment causing injury
- 9. Dealing with Spillages
- Chemical burns
- Inhalation of toxic fumes
- 10. Emergency Response Procedures
- Lack of appropriate training
- Inadequate emergency response equipment
- 11. Glue & Adhesive Storage
- Improper storage leading to chemical reaction
- Access by unauthorised persons
- 12. Tool Selection and Usage
- Incorrect tool selection
- misuse of tools leading to injury or damage
- 13. Quality Checks
- Exposure to uncured adhesives
- Incorrectly processed materials causing injury
- 14. Restocking of Materials
- Heavy lifting causing injury
- Chemical exposure during unloading/loading
- 15. Shutdown and Cleanup Procedure
- Improper disposal of remaining adhesives
- Physical injury during equipment cleanup