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The Undertake Chemical Disposal Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 2. Identification of Chemicals
- Mislabelling of chemical containers
- Exposure to unknown substances
- 3. Segregation of Chemicals
- Reaction between incompatible chemicals
- Spillage due to improper handling
- 4. Packaging
- Chemical leakage
- Exposure during package handling
- 5. Label and Mark
- Incorrect labelling
- Undeclared hazardous chemicals
- 6. Storage
- Fire hazard due to improper storage
- Exposure to harsh environmental conditions
- 7. Transport
- Spillage during transit
- Accidental exposure during transport
- 8. Disposal
- Inadequate safety measures at disposal site
- Accidental chemical reaction at disposal site
- 9. Documentation
- Incomplete Hazardous Waste Manifest
- Omission of important safety data
- 10. Emergency Preparedness
- Lack of emergency plan
- Untrained personnel in case of an accident
- 11. Clean Up
- Exposure to residual hazardous waste
- Unsafe handling of cleaning equipment
- 12. Review and Audit
- Non-compliance with waste management policies
- Incomplete documentation
- 13. Staff Training
- Absence of adequate training
- Non-compliance with safety protocols
- 14. Regular Equipment Check
- Faulty safety equipment
- Inadequate maintenance practices
- 15. Communication amongst staff
- Miscommunication about hazards
- Omission of safety instructions
- 16. Contingency Planning
- Lack of alternate disposal plan
- Inadequacy in emergency response plan
- 17. Waste Minimisation Strategies
- Failure to implement reduction measures
- Wasteful use of resources
- 18. Periodic review of chemical inventory
- Outdated safety data sheets
- Unknown presence of hazardous chemicals
- 19. Safety drills
- Unpreparedness for emergencies
- Lack of evacuation plan
- 20. Ensuring compliance with regulations
- Inadequate knowledge about legal requirements
- Non-compliance penalties