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The Chemically Modifying Wood Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- Slips and trips due to spilled substance
- 2. Mixing Chemicals
- Chemical burn
- Explosion from incorrect mixing
- 3. Applying Chemicals
- Inhalation of toxic fumes
- Eye irritation or injury
- 4. Waiting for Reaction
- Exposure to chemical reaction side effects
- Uncontrolled reactions
- 5. Rinsing the Wood
- Skin contact with chemicals
- Handling of wet and slippery wood
- 6. Drying the Wood
- Fire risks from heating elements
- Inhalation of evaporated chemical residual
- 7. Packaging
- Injuries from sharp edges
- Strain from heavy lifting
- 8. Storage
- Inadequate ventilation leading to concentration of residual chemicals
- Falling objects resulting from improper stacking
- 9. Transport
- Risk of spillage during transport
- High load causing tipping accidents
- 10. Disposal of waste materials
- Improper disposal of chemical containers
- Exposure to residual chemicals during disposal
- 11. Emergency Procedure Training
- Lack of proper training leading to inability to respond quickly
- Misuse of emergency equipments
- 12. Regular Inspection and Maintenance
- Contact with defective equipment
- Errors due to outdated protocols
- 13. Testing Safety Equipment
- Insufficient or improperly functioning safety equipment
- Lack of accessibility to emergency exits
- 14. Protective Clothing Use
- Inadequate coverage leading to chemical exposure
- Restricted movement and visibility causing accidents
- 15. Equipment Operation Training
- Misuse of equipment
- Injuries from non-familiarity of operation manual
- 16. Risk Assessment & Control measures
- Omission of hazards in the assessment
- Insufficient control measures for identified risks