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The Chemicals – Spills and Leaks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slippery surfaces
- Improper storage of chemicals
- 2. Site inspection
- Inadequate containment systems
- Flammable materials
- 3. Opening containers
- Splashing of chemicals
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 4. Mixing chemicals
- Reaction hazards
- Fume exposure
- 5. Transferring chemicals
- Spillage
- Overfilling
- 6. Storing chemicals
- Incompatible material contact
- Unauthorised access
- 7. Handling and transportation
- Incorrect handling
- Vehicle-related accidents
- 8. Pumping operations
- Leaking pipes
- Hose ruptures
- 9. Dispensing chemicals
- Over-exposure
- Inaccurate measurements
- 10. Sampling
- Exposure to toxins
- Contamination
- 11. Emergency response
- Delayed emergency response
- Inadequate PPE
- 12. Cleanup and disposal
- Improper waste management
- Unsecured disposal sites