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The Ventilation During Chemical Application Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Inadequate training
- 2. Equipment Setup
- Equipment malfunction
- Improper handling of equipment
- 3. Chemical Selection
- Wrong choice of chemical
- Inappropriate chemical handling procedures
- 4. Chemical Measurement
- Miscalculations leading to excess application
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- 5. Application of Chemicals
- Inhalation of harmful fumes
- Skin contact with harmful substances
- 6. Ventilation system check
- Faulty ventilation
- Insufficient air flow
- 7. Monitoring of Chemical Dispersal
- Inadequate monitoring leading to uneven dispersal
- Over-exposure to chemicals
- 8. Ventilation system operation
- Ventilation system failure
- Improper use
- 9. Post-Application review
- Potential remaining chemical hazards
- Ineffective dispersion of chemicals
- 10. Clean-up and Ventilation System Shutdown
- Improper handling of remnants
- Improper shutdown procedures
- 11. Waste Disposal
- Inadequate waste disposal methods
- Improper handling of chemical waste
- 12. Post-work health check
- Undetected health implications
- Failure to report health issues
- 13. PPE Doffing
- Exposure to contaminants from dirty gear
- Incorrect removal procedure
- 14. PPE Cleaning
- Failure to correctly clean gear
- Potential contaminant exposure during cleaning
- 15. Record Keeping & Reporting
- Loss of records
- Falsifying data
- 16. Ventilation System Maintenance
- Improper maintenance
- Accidental damage during maintenance
- 17. Emergency Procedures Training
- Insufficient training
- Ignorance of protocols
- 18. Regular Review of SWMS
- Failure to update SWMS
- Ignoring suggested changes
- 19. Post-Application Equipment Check
- Overlooked equipment damage
- Delayed reporting
- 20. Equipment Maintenance
- Insufficiently maintained equipment
- Using outdated or damaged equipment