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The Substance Misuse Testing Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper training
- Personal susceptibility
- 2. Equipment setup
- Electrical faults
- Poor maintenance
- 3. Substances Handling
- Accidental ingestion
- Skin contact
- 4. Collection of samples
- Biohazard exposure
- Needle stick injury
- 5. Sample storage
- Incorrect storage
- Spillage
- Contamination
- 6. Performing tests
- Incorrect results
- Inadequate protective equipment
- 7. Result Interpretation
- Misinterpretation
- Biased assessment
- 8. Waste Disposal
- Inadequate disposal
- Environmental contamination
- 9. Recording and Reporting
- Privacy breach
- Incorrect documentation
- 10. Cleaning
- Chemical contact
- ergonomic risks
- 11. Organizing for next session
- Missed collection
- Over booking
- 12. Regular Maintenance
- Avoidable breakdowns
- Unanticipated downtime
- 13. Training
- Incorrect technique
- Poor understanding
- 14. Auditing
- Non-compliance
- Safety breaches
- 15. Emergency Procedure familiarization
- Panic situations
- Lack of awareness