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Hazard
Sharp waste
Potential Consequence
Cuts or puncture injury
Persons at Risk
Waste-handling workers
Existing Controls
Suitable waste containers and hand protection
Additional Controls
Segregate sharps into puncture-resistant containers
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Hazard
Contact with hazardous waste
Potential Consequence
Chemical or biological exposure
Persons at Risk
Waste workers
Existing Controls
Labeling, segregation and suitable PPE
Additional Controls
Treat unknown waste as hazardous until identified
03
Hazard
Handling heavy waste
Potential Consequence
Musculoskeletal injury
Persons at Risk
Waste-handling workers
Existing Controls
Mechanical aids and team lifting
Additional Controls
Limit manual handling of heavy containers
04
Hazard
Sharp waste materials
Potential Consequence
Cut or puncture injury
Persons at Risk
Waste handlers
Existing Controls
Suitable gloves and containers
Additional Controls
Collect sharp waste in separate closed containers
05
Hazard
Mixing hazardous wastes
Potential Consequence
Chemical reaction or exposure
Persons at Risk
Waste personnel
Existing Controls
Waste segregation and labeling
Additional Controls
Store incompatible wastes separately
06
Hazard
Overfilled waste container
Potential Consequence
Spill or injury
Persons at Risk
Site personnel
Existing Controls
Regular waste collection
Additional Controls
Prevent waste containers from overflowing
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Hazard
Incorrect labeling of hazardous-waste container
Potential Consequence
Incorrect handling or chemical exposure
Persons at Risk
Waste personnel
Existing Controls
Labeling and segregation
Additional Controls
Clearly identify and maintain current waste type labeling on containers
08
Hazard
Overfilled waste container
Potential Consequence
Spill, cuts or environmental impact
Persons at Risk
Waste and site personnel
Existing Controls
Regular collection and container inspection
Additional Controls
Empty containers before they reach maximum fill level
09
Hazard
Ergonomic strain during waste handling
Potential Consequence
Musculoskeletal injury
Persons at Risk
Waste handlers
Existing Controls
Trolleys and suitable handling
Additional Controls
Use mechanical handling or team lifting for heavy waste
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