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The Collection And Disposal Of Used Napkins And Tissues Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling techniques
- Exposure to germs
- 2. Collection of used napkins and tissues
- Risk of cross-contamination
- Sharps injury
- 3. Segregation and storage
- Storage area slips
- trips and falls
- Improper waste segregation leading to exposure
- 4. Disposal bag sealing
- Exposure to harmful pathogens upon contact
- Bag tearing or leakage
- 5. Transportation to main collection point
- Manual handling injuries
- Spillages
- 6. Loading onto disposal vehicle
- Struck by moving vehicle
- Faulty equipment causing injuries
- 7. Transport to disposal site
- Traffic accidents
- Leakage during transportation
- 8. Unloading at disposal site
- Falls from height
- Collision with other vehicles
- 9. Final disposal process
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Machinery-related injuries
- 10. Cleaning and disinfection of used equipment
- Chemical exposure
- Personal protective equipment failure
- 11. Reporting and record keeping
- Miscommunication leading to errors
- Lack of accurate records
- 12. Equipment maintenance and inspection
- Machinery failure causing injuries
- Electric shock
- 13. Training and education
- Inadequate training leading to errors
- Accidents due to ignorance of protocols
- 14. First aid procedures
- Delayed or inadequate first aid treatment
- 15. Review and improvements
- Non-adherence to regulated standards
- Inefficient waste management practices