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The Asbestos Removal From Old Tile Adhesive Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inhalation of asbestos fibres
- Contact with damaged materials
- 2. Site Assessment
- Accidental contact with asbestos
- Inappropriate disposal methods
- 3. Equipment Gathering
- Asbestos contamination on equipment
- Incorrect tool usage resulting in fibre release
- 4. Safety Measures Setup
- Insufficient PPE use
- Uncontrolled dust creation
- 5. Area Isolation
- Inadequate barrier setup
- Public access during removal
- 6. Wetting Asbestos Material
- Inhaling airborne fibres
- Slipping on wet surfaces
- 7. Removing Old Tiles
- Exposure to airborne asbestos
- Sharp tool injuries
- 8. Securely Bagging Materials
- Improper sealing
- Spillages from bags breaking
- 9. Cleaning Work Area
- Dust and fibre residual
- 10. Decontamination of Workers' Equipment
- Incomplete decontamination processes
- Cross-contamination
- 11. Transporting Asbestos Waste
- Unapproved waste transport
- Leakage during transit
- 12. Disposing Asbestos Waste
- Illegal dumping
- Incomplete waste disposal records
- 13. Air Monitoring
- Continuous exposure to asbestos
- Improper use of air sampling equipment
- 14. Documentation and Review
- Incomplete or inaccurate documentation
- Non-conformity with safety regulations
- 15. Final Inspection
- Missed spots of contamination
- inadequate clean up
- 16. Emergency Preparedness
- Inadequate response to asbestos exposure incidents
- Lack of first aid facilities
- 17. Training and Supervision
- Untrained workers
- Inadequate or incorrect safety instruction
- 18. Equipment Maintenance
- Sub-standard equipment
- Lack of regular inspections
- 19. Communication with Stakeholders
- Inconsistent communication
- Misinformation resulting in potential risks
- 20. Review and Improvement
- Lack of ongoing improvement processes
- Failure to identify and correct hazards