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The Ventilation Precautions Near Solvents Adhesives Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inhalation of solvent fumes
- Direct contact with solvents/adhesives
- 2. Equipment Check
- Accidental spills
- Exposure to faulty equipment
- 3. Ventilation Check
- Inadequate ventilation
- re-circulation of hazardous fumes
- 4. Actual Work
- Inhalation of fumes
- skin exposure to solvents/ adhesives
- 5. Clean-Up
- Prolonged exposure to solvents/adhesives
- Improper disposal of rag used for cleaning
- 6. Storage
- Leakage of containers
- Inappropriate storage arrangement
- 7. Safety Equipment Check
- Usage of torn or damaged safety gloves
- Failure of respiratory protective equipment
- 8. Health Monitoring
- Long-term health effects due to inhalation of solvents/ adhesives
- Regular contact with hazardous substances
- 9. Training
- Improper handling of solvents/adhesives
- Lack of knowledge about safety precautions
- 10. Emergency Response
- Ineffective emergency response
- Lack of communication during emergencies
- 11. Disposal
- Incorrect waste identification
- Improper method of disposal
- 12. Maintenance
- Irregular maintenance of work area
- Lack of regular inspections and servicing of equipment
- 13. Inspection
- Inaccurate reporting
- Overlooking minor incidents that can lead to bigger accidents
- 14. Equipment Usage
- Faulty equipment leading to hazards
- Improper usage of equipment leading to injuries
- 15. Documentation
- Inaccurate document keeping
- Failure to abide by safety regulations due to lack of documentation
- 16. Closure
- Failure to follow correct closure procedures
- potential for overlooked hazards