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The Using Adhesives Or Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inhalation of harmful fumes
- Skin contact with chemical substances
- 2. Checking Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Misinterpretation of information
- Lack of proper understanding
- 3. Acquiring and Storing Adhesives
- Explosion
- Fire caused by improper storage
- 4. Training Workers
- Incorrect usage of adhesive
- Injury due to lack of knowledge
- 5. Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Improper fit
- Inadequate protection
- 6. Applying the adhesive
- Splashes causing eye injuries
- Inhalation or ingestion of chemicals
- 7. Monitoring the drying process
- Fire hazard
- Exposure to unreacted chemicals
- 8. Cleanup and Disposal
- Exposure to hazardous waste
- Cross-contamination
- 9. Regular Equipment Maintenance
- Injury from malfunctioning equipment
- exposure to unnoticed leaks
- 10. Emergency Preparedness
- Lack of access to first aid kit
- Untrained staff
- 11. Waste Management
- Risk of contamination if not properly disposed
- Puncture/Cuts from sharp objects
- 12. Monitor Storage Conditions
- Hazards from deteriorated substances
- Fire risk due to compromised storage conditions
- 13. Conduct Routine Inspection
- Missed detection of safety risks
- Hazards from continued use of faulty equipment
- 14. Update safety training and data sheets
- Obsolete practices continue in use
- Misuse due to outdated information
- 15. Review and Improve Safety Protocols
- Continued use of ineffective protocols
- overlooked hazards due to complacency