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The Work With Laboratory Substances Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Chemical spills
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Slip,Trip or fall opportunities
- 2. Equipment Set-up
- Incorrect equipment operation
- Electrical hazard
- Improper handling of equipment
- 3. Substance Measurement
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Misuse of measuring instruments
- 4. Mixing of Chemicals
- Chemical reaction hazards
- Inappropriate temperature manipulation
- 5. Application of Substances
- Inhalation of substances
- Skin contact with substances
- Eye contact with substances
- 6. Monitoring Experiment
- Continuous exposure to chemicals
- Prolonged static posture
- 7. Cleanup Procedure
- Improper handling and storage of wastes
- Chemical residue on skin or clothing
- 8. Maintenance and Repair
- Unexpected equipment start
- Thermal burns
- Implosion/Explosion hazards
- 9. Emergency Handling
- Rapid spread of chemical fire
- Uncontrolled chemical reaction
- 10. Waste Disposal
- Improper disposal of chemical waste
- Contamination of water supply
- 11. Documentation
- Paper cut hazard
- Ergonomic issues related to sitting and computer use
- 12. Supervision and Training
- Insufficient knowledge about the substance or process
- Miscommunication
- 13. Personal Protective Equipment
- Incorrect usage of PPE
- PPE failure
- 14. Ventilation
- Inadequate ventilation
- Buildup of hazardous gas or dust
- 15. Periodical Safety Audits
- Lack of maintenances
- Non-compliance with safety procedures
- 16. Chemical Storage
- Improper chemical storage
- Leak or spill of hazardous substances
- 17. Equipment Calibration
- Miscalibration leading to inaccurate results
- misuse of calibration tools
- 18. Regular Check-ups
- Illness due to prolonged exposure
- Missed early signs of health issues
- 19. Lab Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Spread of infectious disease
- Exposure to allergens
- 20. Chemical Disposal
- Incorrect disposal methods
- Contamination risks