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The Dust And Debris Cleaning Activities Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over equipment
- Exposure to harmful dust
- 2. Equipment setup
- Electric shock
- Improper handling of equipment
- 3. Initial sweep
- Inhalation of dust
- Sprains and strains from improper posture
- 4. Scrubbing
- Long-term exposure to vibration
- Skin contact with cleaning chemicals
- 5. Water rinse
- Slippery surfaces
- Electricity-water contact
- Chemical substances contact with skin/eyes
- 6. Drying
- Electrical hazards from blowers
- Airborne dust particles
- 7. Vacuuming
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Ergonomic-related disorders
- 8. Detailed brushing
- Ingestion/ Inhalation of dust/ debris
- Eye injuries from flying debris
- 9. High-pressure air cleaning
- Risk of particles flying
- High noise level
- 10. Final sweep
- Musculoskeletal disorder
- Exposure to residual dust
- 11. Waste disposal
- Improper handling of hazardous waste
- Skin irritations from gloves or prolonged wet-work
- 12. Disposing cleaning water
- Combination of water and electricity
- Spillage causing a slip hazard
- 13. Packing away cleaning equipment
- Injuries from lifting heavy gear
- Trips and falls over left equipment
- 14. Safety inspection
- Overlooking safety checks
- Complacency
- 15. Reporting and documentation
- Administrative errors
- Missing/overlooking details