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The Animal Carcass Handling Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Handling sharp objects
- Back injuries from lifting heavy objects
- 2. Vehicle Loading
- Vehicle accidents
- Falling objects
- 3. Carcass Collection
- Exposure to biological hazards
- Injuries from aggressive animals
- 4. Transport
- Vehicle accident
- Spills and leaks of biohazardous materials
- 5. Unloading at Disposal Site
- Back injuries from lifting
- Falling objects
- 6. Disposal
- Potential for disease transmission
- Exposure to chemicals
- 7. Decontamination
- Exposure to harsh cleaning substances
- Slips and trips
- 8. Vehicle Maintenance
- Equipment malfunction
- Handling of harmful substances
- 9. Equipment Check
- Injury due to malfunctioning equipment
- 10. Staff Training
- Lack of knowledge leading to accidents
- Inadequate skills for safe handling
- 11. Regular Inspection
- Untreated wounds
- Missed health issues
- 12. Documenting Procedures
- Failure to adhere to policy increases risks
- Misunderstandings due to unclear procedures
- 13. Emergency Response Planning
- Inadequate response to emergency situations
- 14. Personal Protective Equipment Usage
- Inadequate protection
- PPE failure
- 15. Sanitation Practices
- Spread of infectious diseases
- Exposure to harmful substances
- 16. Vaccination Programs
- Potential for disease transmission
- 17. Waste Management Systems
- Exposure to harmful waste products
- Uncontrolled spilling of waste
- 18. Pest Control Measures
- Potential increase in animal infestations
- Chemical exposure
- 19. Medical Monitoring System
- Neglecting check-ups
- Overdue vaccinations
- 20. Communication Standards
- Misunderstandings due to unclear communication
- Failure to report incidents