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The Application Of Flame Retardants Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Incorrect use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2. Inspect Area
- Loose objects
- Insufficient lighting
- Hazardous substances present
- 3. Transport Flame Retardants
- Improper handling of heavy materials
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- 4. Material Mixing
- Incorrect mix ratio
- Eye exposure to harmful chemicals
- 5. Pre-Application Cleaning
- Exposure to dust and debris
- Allergic reaction
- Skin contact with hazardous substances
- 6. Apply Flame Retardants
- Particle inhalation
- Direct skin/eye contact with flame retardants
- Fire hazard
- 7. Dry The Treated Surface
- Improper ventilation leading to prolonged exposure
- Thermal burn from accelerated drying equipment
- 8. Cleanup
- Exposure to wastage and residue
- Improper disposal of chemicals
- 9. Faulty Equipment Check
- Electrical faults causing fire or shocks
- Mechanical injuries from damaged equipment
- 10. Maintenance
- Exposure to hazardous cleaning substances
- Improper usage of maintenance tools
- 11. Emergency Procedures Training
- Inadequate training could lead to accidents during emergencies
- Miscommunication during emergencies
- 12. Safely Storage of Flame Retardants
- Improper storage causing leakage
- Highly flammable substances being exposed to fire sources
- 13. Health Monitoring
- Inadequate medical facilities
- Unmonitored health risks for workers due to lack of medical check-ups
- 14. Debriefing
- Improper dissemination of safety procedures and measures
- Miscommunication leading to catastrophic errors
- 15. Review Safety Procedures
- Complacency in following guidelines
- Lack of regular review of safety protocols leading to outdated methods
- 16. Documentation Check
- Misplacement of important documents
- Errors in recording essential information
- 17. End Of Shift Checklist
- Missing vital checks due to rush
- Miscommunication thereafter compromising safety next working day
- 18. Dress Down And Exit
- Strains due to improper posture
- Exposure to harmful chemicals present on PPE
- 19. Hazard Reporting
- Potential under-reporting of hazards
- Hazards not being addressed promptly
- 20. Supervision
- Lack of oversight
- Negligence by a supervisor