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The Deal With Harmful Insects Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect storage of chemicals
- Insufficient protective equipment
- 2. Site Assessment
- Inadequate information about the location and type of pests
- Mismanagement of hazardous substances
- 3. Pesticide Selection
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- Accidental ingestion or inhalation
- 4. Equipment Check
- Improper functioning of equipment
- Injury from faulty equipment
- 5. Protective Measures
- Lack of personal protective equipment
- Allergic reactions
- 6. Application of Pesticide
- Insect bites
- Chemical burns
- Accidental ingestion
- 7. Containment
- Spread of harmful insects
- Exposure to non-target areas
- 8. Monitoring
- Long-term exposure to chemicals
- Repeat insect bites
- 9. Disposal of Wastes
- Improper waste management
- Contamination of water resources
- 10. Decontamination
- Improper cleaning procedures
- Continued exposure to chemicals
- 11. Health monitoring
- Chronic exposure symptoms
- Failing to report symptoms
- 12. Review process
- Ignored safety measurements
- Undetected equipment flaws
- 13. Emergency Management Plan
- Unprepared for emergencies
- Delayed medical attention
- 14. Training & Competence
- Untrained staff
- Incorrect technique usage
- 15. Regular Maintenance
- Infrequent equipment checks
- Re-infestation due to improper maintenance
- 16. Communication with Staff
- Poor coordination
- Misunderstanding of procedures
- 17. Documentation & Reporting
- Inaccurate record keeping
- Non-disclosure of vital information
- 18. Review and Update SWMS
- Infrequent review of safety measures
- Lack of updated safety standards
- 19. Pesticide Storage
- Unsuitable storage conditions
- Inadequate ventilation
- 20. Closure
- Incomplete task completion
- Poor handover processes