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The Cleaning Up Oil Spills Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Exposure to oil fumes
- 2. PPE Selection
- Incorrect or faulty PPE
- 3. Equipment Setup
- Equipment malfunctioning
- Electrical shock
- 4. Apply Degreaser
- Chemical burns/splashes
- Inhalation of chemical fumes
- 5. Scrubbing & Scraping
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Cuts/abrasions
- 6. Containment Placement
- Spillage
- Incorrect placement
- 7. Oil Recovery
- Exposure to toxic compounds
- Fire and Explosion
- 8. Residue Removal
- Contact with residue
- Breathing in residue
- 9. Storage of Waste
- Fire Risk
- Incorrect containment
- 10. Disposal Of Waste
- Contamination
- Incorrect disposal method
- 11. Equipment Dismantling
- Equipment mishandling
- Injury from sharp objects
- 12. Cleaning & Decontamination
- Exposure to contaminants
- Chemical splashes/burns
- 13. Resupply & Equipment Maintenance
- Faulty equipment
- Neglected maintenance
- 14. Documenting Incidents & Near Misses
- Missed reports
- Inaccuracies in documentation
- 15. Review & Continual Improvement
- Non-compliance with standards/legislation
- Oversights in hazards identification