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The Cleaning After Paint Jobs Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to harmful toxins
- slipping on unclean surfaces
- 2. Equipment Setup
- Improper handling of equipment
- electrical hazards
- 3. Applying Cleaning Solution
- Skin and eye exposure to chemicals
- inhalation of fumes
- 4. Scrubbing and Wiping
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- repetitive motion injuries
- 5. Rinse and Dry Area
- Slipping on wet surfaces
- water damage
- 6. Removing Paint Residue
- Cut and abrasion injuries from sharp tools
- chemical burns
- 7. Disposal of Paint Waste
- Improper disposal leading to environmental harm
- injury from heavy lifting
- 8. Equipment Disassembly
- Electrical hazards
- improper handling
- 9. Inspection for Missed Spots
- Eye strain
- musculoskeletal disorders
- 10. Re-application of Cleaners If Needed
- Chemical exposure
- fume inhalation
- 11. Final Scrubbing
- Allergic reactions
- skin irritation
- 12. Final Rinsing and Drying
- Slips
- trips or falls
- water damage
- 13. Waste Segregation & Storage
- Hazardous waste exposure
- fire hazard
- 14. Transportation of Waste to Approved Facility
- Road accidents
- heavy lifting injuries
- 15. Return and Clean-up of Equipment
- Electrical hazards
- improper handling
- 16. Documentation of Cleaning Procedure Completion
- Computer-Related Eyestrain
- incorrect reporting
- 17. Review and Improvement of Procedures
- Miscommunication of risks
- failure to improve safety procedures
- 18. Regular Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment
- Exposure to harmful toxins
- entrapment injuries from machinery
- 19. Training and Education of Staff
- Inefficient training leading to misuse of equipment or improper safety protocol
- 20. Ongoing Assessment of Workplace Safety
- Overlooked hazards
- complacency in following safety procedures