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The Use Solvents For Cleaning Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inhalation of harmful fumes
- Accidental ingestion of solvents
- 2. Selection of Cleaning Solvents
- Skin burns from improper solvent selection
- Mismanagement of highly flammable solvents
- 3. Handling of Cleaning Tools
- Sharp objects handling injuries
- Slips due to wet surfaces
- 4. Applying Solvents
- Skin and eye contact with solvents
- Inhalation of solvents
- 5. Cleaning Process
- Prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals
- Repetitive motion injuries
- 6. Disposal of Used Solvents
- Improper disposal causing environmental harm
- Chemical burns during disposal
- 7. Ventilation Check
- Lack of proper ventilation leading to solvent build-up
- Unstable condition due to chemical fumes
- 8. Personal Protective Equipment Usage
- Damage to PPE
- Failure to use PPE correctly
- 9. Post-Cleaning Check
- Remaining solvent on cleaned objects
- Re-exposure to harmful chemicals
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge about emergency procedures
- Inadequate access to first aid kit
- 11. Equipment Maintenance
- Failure of cleaning equipment
- Electrical hazards from faulty equipment
- 12. Training and Supervision
- Mishandling due to lack of training
- Improper supervision leading to accidents
- 13. Breaks
- Fatigue leading to poor concentration
- Dehydration
- 14. End of Shift Procedures
- Failure to store materials safely
- Incomplete Cleaning tasks left unattended
- 15. Regular Tool and Equipment Check
- Mishandling of faulty tools/equipment
- Missed equipment maintenance activities
- 16. Clean Up
- Tripping hazards due to improper clean-up
- Accidental contact with residue solvents
- 17. Reporting of Incidents/Injuries
- Non-reporting leading to future injuries
- Incorrect reporting leading to poor investigations
- 18. Continuous Improvement
- Failure to improve processes
- Repeated exposure to same hazards
- 19. Administration
- Incorrect handling of administrative duties
- Lack of traceability regarding solvent usage
- 20. Feedback Collection
- Improper or missed feedback
- Issues not identified and addressed