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The Dispose Of Sharp Objects Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Accidental cuts
- Unsecured sharp objects
- 2. Collection of Sharp Objects
- Inadequately trained staff
- Needle stick injuries
- 3. Segregation of Sharp Objects
- Cross-contamination
- Incorrect disposal
- 4. Storage of Sharp Objects
- Accidental spillage
- Unauthorized access
- 5. Labelling and Packaging
- Mislabelling
- Insufficient packaging
- 6. Transportation
- Vehicle accidents
- Spillage during transit
- 7. Treatment/Disposal Process
- Equipment malfunction
- Insufficient sanitization
- 8. Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Erroneous documentation
- Lack of traceability
- 9. Emergency Procedures
- Ineffective response plan
- Lack of training
- 10. Training and Supervision
- Inadequate training
- Poor supervision
- 11. Protective Measures
- Inappropriate PPE
- Inadequate safety measures
- 12. Regular Checks and Maintenance
- Overlooking potential hazards
- Inadequate maintenance
- 13. Incident Reporting & Investigation
- Delayed reporting
- Lack of detailed investigation
- 14. Waste Minimisation and Recycling
- Cross-contamination
- Incorrect waste segregation
- 15. Auditing and Reviewing Processes
- Omissions in audit
- Inconsistencies in review process
- 16. Disposal of Non-recyclable or Residue Wastes
- Pollution
- Incorrect disposal method
- 17. Compliance with Legislative Requirements
- Non-adherence to regulations
- Penalty risks
- 18. End of Day Procedures
- Improper closing procedures
- Overlooking potential hazards
- 19. Feedback and Improvement Suggestions
- Ineffective communication channels
- Resistance to change
- 20. Disassembly and Clean-Up
- Accidental injury during disassembly
- Inadequate sanitisation