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The Cleaning Tasks Involving Bio-Hazards Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper PPE
- Lack of training
- 2. Bio-hazard identification
- Incorrect identification
- Exposure to bio-hazards
- 3. Gathering cleaning materials and PPE
- Sharp objects
- Dangerous chemicals in cleaning products
- 4. Wearing PPE
- Incorrect fit
- Not using all necessary PPE
- 5. Initial decontamination
- Chemical splashes
- Improper waste disposal
- 6. Removal of contaminants
- Direct contact with bio-hazardous material
- Inhalation of airborne pathogens
- 7. Disposal of contaminants
- Incorrect disposal methods
- Incomplete sterilisation
- 8. Cleaning area
- Exposure to harsh chemicals
- Slip risks due to wet surfaces
- 9. Decontaminating cleaning tools
- Residual bio-hazard on tools
- Mishandling of chemical disinfectants
- 10. Disposing used materials
- Issues in waste segregation
- Cross-contamination
- 11. Fixation of safety signage
- Incorrect placement
- Failure to alert others of risk
- 12. Final inspection
- Missed contaminated spots
- Re-exposure to bio-risk materials
- 13. Documentation
- Incomplete records
- Failure to notify superiors of completed task
- 14. PPE removal
- Contamination during removal
- Incorrect disposal of disposable PPE
- 15. Post-cleaning sanitisation
- Failed sanitisation
- Reuse of contaminated cleaning materials
- 16. Report and feedback
- Delayed reporting
- Miscommunication about bio-hazard situation
- 17. Debriefing Team
- Sharing inaccurate information
- Failure to detail incidents during cleaning
- 18. Restocking supplies
- Improper inventory management
- Using expired products
- 19. Equipment check
- Faulty equipment remains unchecked
- Improper storage of tools
- 20. Review of procedures
- Non-compliance with updated norms
- Missed step in new procedure