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The Dangers From Gas Pipes Or Flammable Sources Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling of gas pipes
- Failure to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2. Identification of Flammable Sources
- Inadequate identification or marking of sources
- Ingestion or inhalation of flammable substances
- 3. Safeguard Measures
- Absence of fire extinguishers
- Uncontained flammable materials
- 4. Handling Gas Pipes
- Improper maintenance of pipes
- Ignition of leaking gas
- 5. Transporting Materials
- Spillage and leakage
- Exposure to flammable substances
- 6. Use of Machinery near Flammable Sources
- Ignition hazards from machinery
- Mechanical injuries
- 7. Waste Disposal
- Improper disposal causing risk of fire
- Escaped flammable materials causing hazard
- 8. Maintenance of Equipment
- Incorrect maintenance methodology
- Contact with hazardous substances
- 9. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate training for emergency
- Poor accessibility to escape routes
- 10. Site Clean-up
- Moisture in gas lines
- Dust accumulation
- 11. Inspection of Work site
- Poor visibility
- Misjudgment of distance
- 12. Storage of flammable substances
- Improper storage conditions
- Excessive storage quantities
- 13. Monitor atmospheric conditions
- Potential ignition sources
- Accidental release of gas
- 14. Personal Hygiene
- Respiratory or skin exposure to harmful substances
- Fatigue leading to mistakes
- 15. Site Decommission
- Accidental pipe damage
- Leaving of hazardous residue
- 16. Post Work Review and Reporting
- Inadequate monitoring and reporting
- Ignorance towards identified risks
- 17. Equipment Dismantling and Transport
- Potential for gas leaks
- Spillage during transport
- 18. Public Safety Measures
- Inadequate public warnings or barriers
- Unmanaged crowd near flammable areas
- 19. Communication and Training
- Inadequate communication and understanding between workers
- Insufficient training provided to operators
- 20. Regular Auditing
- Inadequate documentation of process changes
- Irregular auditing schedule