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The Use Alcohol-Based Solvents Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Flammable substances
- Inhalation of fumes
- 2. Solvent Storage
- Inappropriate storage
- Chemical spillage
- 3. Handing Over to Operator
- Incorrect handling
- Spillage
- 4. Application Process
- Exposure to chemical
- Incorrect method use
- 5. Clean-up Operations
- Chemical residue
- Improper disposal process
- 6. Work Area Maintenance
- Slippery surfaces
- Unsecured equipment
- 7. Checking Quality and Quantity
- Exposure to chemical
- Miscounting items
- 8. Documentation and Reporting
- Misrepresentation of information
- Loss of documents
- 9. Transportation of Solvents
- Spillage
- Flammable conditions
- 10. Equipment Calibration
- Miscalibration
- Potential tool errors
- 11. Restocking of Solvents
- Heavy lifting
- Chemical exposure
- 12. Emergency Procedures Handling
- Ineffectual procedures
- Escalation of emergency situation
- 13. Disposing Solvents
- Environmental impact
- Exposure to toxic elements
- 14. Employee Training
- Limited knowledge in handling solvents
- Non-adherence to safety protocols
- 15. Regular Review of Safety Measures
- Non-compliance
- Tardiness in updating measures
- 16. Adherence to Compliance Rules
- Violation of regulations
- Legal repercussions
- 17. Regular Audit Checks
- Inaccuracy in audit
- Ineffective inspection methods
- 18. Establish Communication Protocols
- Miscommunication
- Flawed information chain
- 19. Solvent Replacement Procedure
- Chemical spillage
- Consultation of incompatible solvent
- 20. Safety Equipment Assessment
- Insufficient safety gears
- Faulty equipment