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The Sharps Handling And Disposal Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect storage of sharps
- Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2. Sharps Collection
- Needlestick injuries
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- 3. Sorting & Segregation
- Mixing of sharps waste with general waste
- Cross-contamination
- 4. Inspection
- Injured by unsecured sharps
- Inadequate PPE usage
- 5. Temporary Storage
- Unsafe storage conditions
- Unauthorised access to sharps waste
- 6. Packaging
- Insufficient packing materials
- Poor labeling and sealing
- 7. Transportation
- Closure failure
- Accidents during transport
- 8. Disposal
- Improper disposal methods
- Environmental contamination
- 9. Record Keeping
- Falsification of records
- Loss or damage of documents
- 10. Training & Communication
- Inadequate training
- Poor communication among team members
- 11. Maintenance & Inspection
- Inefficient disposal equipment
- Overdue for inspections
- 12. Emergency Response
- Lack of emergency response plans
- Unpreparedness for incidents