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The Blowtorch Usage Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment setup
- Improper personal protective equipment
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Inadequate inspection
- 3. Area Inspection
- Flammable items in vicinity
- Poor ventilation
- 4. Handling of Blowtorch
- Injury from handling
- Incorrect operation
- 5. Light Up
- Burns from misuse
- Fire hazard
- 6. Use Blowtorch
- Risk of blowback
- Material overheating
- 7. Refuel/Change Gas Cylinder
- Improper refuelling practice
- Gas leak
- 8. Adjust Flame
- Burn risk
- Fire hazard
- 9. Applying Heat
- Overheating material
- Burn risks
- Fire hazards
- 10. Uncontrolled Release of Gas
- Gas poisoning
- Fire hazards
- 11. Work Interruption
- Unattended equipment
- Improper shutdown
- 12. Completion of Task
- Improper shut down process
- Neglecting final check
- 13. Clean Up
- Negligent disposal of materials
- Unintentional fire risk
- 14. Equipment Storage
- Inadequate storage
- Damage to equipment
- 15. Reporting
- Non-compliance with reporting
- Lack of hazard notification
- 16. Emergency Response
- Untrained for emergencies
- Not knowing location of emergency equipment
- 17. Health Monitoring
- Ignoring symptoms of health problems related to job
- Not having regular check-up
- 18. Tool Maintenance
- Improper maintenance techniques
- Ignoring preventive maintenance schedule
- 19. Regular Training
- Lack of training update on new tools and protocols
- Inconsistent training
- 20. Audit and Review
- Negligible audit on Safety Work Methods Statements
- Inadequate review on safety procedures