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The Use Hazardous Substance Detection Equipment Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1.Preparation
- Incorrect handling of substance detection equipment
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 2.Transporting Detection Equipment
- Manual lifting injuries
- Slip and fall hazards
- 3.Set Up Location
- Unstable setup surface
- Electrical hazards around the equipment
- 4.Calibrating Equipment
- Fire and explosion risk if calibration goes wrong
- Improper maintenance leading to substance leakage
- 5.Using Detection Equipment
- Inhalation or Skin Contact with hazardous substances
- Malfunctioning detection equipment
- 6.Interpreting Detection Results
- Misinterpretation of results due to lack of training
- Incorrect recording of results
- 7.Decontaminating and Storage of Equipment
- Improper decontamination leading to leftover hazardous substances
- Incorrect storage
- 8.Reporting
- Failure to report findings promptly
- Miscommunication of results
- 9.Maintenance Work
- Maintenance without power off the equipment
- Unqualified personnel conducting maintenance tasks
- 10.Equipment Disposal
- Improper disposal resulting in environment pollution
- Potential injury due to sharp edges
- 11.Risk Assessment and Control
- Inadequate control measures
- Lack of risk assessment training
- 12.Training
- Ineffectual safety protocols
- Employees' lack of understanding about safety procedures
- 13.Emergency Response
- Lack of first aid facilities
- Delayed emergency response
- 14.Review and Audit
- Non-compliance to safety standards
- Outdated control measures
- 15.Contingency Planning
- Lack of effective contingency plan
- Inappropriate response to critical incident