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The Catalytic Converter Handling Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment
- Lack of knowledge
- 2. Safety Gear Selection
- Inadequate protection gear
- Allergic reaction to safety gear
- 3. Initial Inspection
- Exposure to harmful materials
- Physical injury
- 4. Removal Process
- Cuts and scrapes
- Fallout of heavy converter
- 5. Handling of Converter
- Burns from overheated part
- Heavy lifting injuries
- 6. Inspection Post-Removal
- Leaking fluids
- Exposure to harmful gases
- 7. Disposal Methods
- Environmental contamination
- Improper waste handling
- 8. Storage of Removed Converter
- Spills and leaks
- Hazardous stack fall-down
- 9. Recycling Procedures
- Exposure to dust and particulates
- Fire hazard from components
- 10. Packaging For Transport
- Sharp edges on packaging
- Heavier loads causing injuries
- 11. Loading For Transportation
- Falls during load
- Back injuries from lifting
- 12. Unloading At Recycling Center
- Potential dropping item
- Foot injuries
- 13. Post-Production Cleanup
- Slips on spilled liquids
- Cuts from leftover scraps
- 14. Equipment Decontamination
- Chemical exposure
- Improper waste disposal
- 15. Reporting & Documentation
- Poor record keeping
- Non-compliance with regulations
- 16. Safety Audit & Review
- Overlooked safety protocols
- Ineffective control measures
- 17. Maintenance of Equipment
- Faulty machinery
- Unplanned downtime due to equipment failure
- 18. Training and Supervision
- Inadequate training leading to unsafe handling
- Miscommunication in teams
- 19. Emergency Procedures Handling
- Lack of understanding in emergency procedures
- Panic or improper respondent in emergency situations
- 20. Post-Operational Audit and Review
- Overlooked issues
- Gap in audit coverage