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The Using Chemicals For Cleaning The Mixers And Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect use of equipment
- Inappropriate storage of chemicals
- 2. Gather cleaning materials
- Slips and trips
- Chemical burns from handling chemicals without appropriate PPE
- 3. Pre-inspection of mixer/tool
- Electrical hazards
- Pinch points on equipment
- 4. Application of cleaning agents
- Chemical splashes
- Inhalation of chemical fumes
- 5. Scrubbing of equipment
- Musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive motion
- Slips and falls due to wet surfaces
- 6. Rinsing and drying
- Water electricity interaction
- Slips and falls from wet surfaces
- 7. Inspection post-cleaning
- Skin irritation from residual chemicals
- Eye damage from not wearing PPE
- 8. Correct disposal of used chemicals
- Chemical burns
- Environmental damage
- 9. Maintenance of cleaning tools
- Lacerations from sharp objects
- Pinch points on equipment
- 10. Storage of cleaning materials
- Inappropriate storage causing chemical reactions
- Fire hazard if chemicals are flammable
- 11. Report any issues or hazards
- Missed reporting causing future risks
- Incorrect reporting leading to incorrect measures
- 12. Regular checks of cleaning materials inventory
- Accidental mixing of incompatible chemicals
- Resource shortages impacting safety procedures
- 13. Routine maintenance and inspection of mixers/tools
- Injuries from inadequate training
- Electrical hazards if equipment is not properly turned off
- 14. Emergency response training
- Injury due to incorrect responses
- Lack of knowledge leading to increased risk
- 15. Continuous improvement and feedback system
- Not utilizing feedback to improve safety measures
- Repeated mistakes if not properly documented and communicated
- 16. Regular updating of procedures and instructions
- Sticking to outdated procedures
- Misinterpretation if not properly updated
- 17. Constant vigilance for new and emerging hazards
- Non-recognition of new risks
- Prolonged exposure to unknown hazard
- 18. Use and inspection of proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Incorrect usage or poorly maintained PPE
- Lack of necessary PPE
- 19. Training and practicing of safe handling of tools and chemicals
- Injuries resulting from lack of proper training
- Improper tool handling leading to slips
- trips and drops
- 20. Follow-up checks post-cleaning procedures
- Missed steps in the process
- Continuation of work with unclean equipment