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The Using Microwave Ovens Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Contact with dirty equipment
- Tripping over cords
- 2. Plugging in Oven
- Electric shock
- Damage to plug or cord
- 3. Loading Food
- Burns from hot containers
- Cuts from sharp packages
- 4. Setting Cooking Time
- Errors leading to undercooked food
- Distracted use increasing injury risk
- 5. Starting Microwave
- Start button malfunction leading to electric shock
- Door malfunction leading to radiation exposure
- 6. Waiting for Food to Cook
- Slips due to spilled water
- Burn from touching hot surfaces
- 7. Removing Cooked Food
- Steam burns
- Dropping hot food leading to burns or spills
- 8. Unplugging Microwave Oven
- Electric shock
- Damage to plug or cord
- 9. Cleaning Microwave Oven
- Contact with harmful cleaning chemicals
- Cuts from glass tray or sharp edges
- 10. Servicing/Repairing Oven
- Electric shock
- Exposure to harmful materials
- 11. Disposal of Old Oven
- Injury from lifting heavy objects
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- 12. Training for Proper Use
- Misinformation
- Lack of adequate training
- 13. Monitoring and Supervision
- Lack of supervision leading to misuse
- Inadequate monitoring leading to increased injuries
- 14. Regular Appliance Inspection
- Missed signs of damage increasing risk
- Injury during inspection
- 15. Reporting and Documenting
- Missing information increasing risk
- Errors in reporting leading to misinformation
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate preparation for emergencies
- Panic leading to accidents
- 17. Application of First Aid
- Incorrect application of first aid
- Lack of adequate first aid supplies
- 18. Review of Safety Measures
- Outdated safety measures
- Insufficient review of safety measures
- 19. Regular Cleaning Schedules
- Build up of contaminants
- Poorly maintained cleaning schedules
- 20. Regular Equipment Replacement
- Using outdated equipment
- Delay in replacement increases risk