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The Applying Solvents And Chemical Adhesives Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper handling of solvents
- Excessive inhalation of chemical fumes
- 2. Assembling Necessary Tools
- Mishandling of tools
- improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 3. Hazard Communication
- Lack of proper communication leading to mishandling of chemicals or workplace incidents
- 4. Chemically Cleaning Surface
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- slip hazards due spoilage
- 5. Preparing Chemical Adhesives
- Chemical mixtures leading to reactions
- spills causing slips
- 6. Applying the Adhesive
- Ingestion/inhalation of adhesive
- skin contact with adhesives
- 7. Curing
- Exposure to harmful gases during curing
- heat burns
- 8. Regulating Ventilation
- Poorly ventilated workspace leading to lack of oxygen or excessive inhale toxic fumes
- 9. Waste Disposal
- Improper waste disposal leading to contamination
- chemical fires
- 10. Personal Hygiene Practices
- Inadequate washing leading to chemical exposure or ingestion
- 11. Equipment Maintenance
- Defective equipment causing accidents
- 12. Emergency Handling
- Unpreparedness in emergency situations
- inadequate first aid
- 13. Training Workers
- Inexperienced workers leading to workplace incidents
- 14. Monitoring Conditions
- Changes in surrounding conditions unpredicted reaction with chemicals
- 15. Reviewing and Updating Procedures
- Outdated procedures leading to accidents
- 16. Finishing Tasks
- Incorrect or incomplete tasks which could lead to hazards in future
- 17. Clean up
- Improper cleaning leading to residue chemicals
- slip hazards
- 18. Equipment Storage
- Incorrect storage leading to chemical leakage or fume build up
- 19. Reporting Procedures
- Inadequate reporting of hazards or incidents leading to lack of accountability
- 20. Follow-Up Inspections
- Missing potential risks and hazards due to inadequate follow-ups