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The Wrong Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper PPE fitting
- No PPE inspection
- 2. Commencement
- Incorrect use of PPE
- Not understanding equipment instructions
- 3. Usage
- PPE damage during usage
- Blind spot creation
- 4. Maintenance
- Improper cleaning and maintenance of PPE
- Incorrect storage of PPE
- 5. Replacement & Disposal
- Delay in replacement
- Inappropriate disposal of damaged PPE
- 6. Inspection
- Inadequate routine inspections
- Ignorance of wear and tear
- 7. Handling
- Not wearing PPE during handling
- Wrong PPE for the task
- 8. Training
- Lack of training to use PPE
- Discomfort when using PPE
- 9. PPE Selection
- Choosing wrong size of PPE
- Ignoring comfort while selecting PPE
- 10. Fit Testing
- Failure to periodically test for proper fit
- User discomfort from improper fit
- 11. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of emergency protocols
- Not using PPE during emergencies
- 12. Breaks
- Removing PPE during breaks
- Contamination during break times
- 13. Equipment Updates
- Delay in updating old or damaged PPE
- Using outdated PPE
- 14. Reporting Mechanism
- Failure to report faulty PPE
- Ignored user feedback
- 15. Non-Compliance Enforcement
- Lack of discipline
- Inconsistent PPE use
- 16. Regular Review
- Poor review practices
- Overlooking deteriorated condition of PPE
- 17. Documentation
- Outdated PPE policies
- Lack of records on PPE usage and maintenance
- 18. Communication
- Poor communication on PPE changes
- Difficulty in conveying PPE importance
- 19. Health Monitoring
- Lack of health monitoring
- Ignoring health issues due to wrong PPE use
- 20. Incident Reporting
- Mishandling incident reports
- Allowance for occurrence repeat