During which phase can you assess potential hazards at high schools and nursing homes?

Assessing potential hazards at high schools and nursing homes typically occurs during the use phase. This phase involves the activities taking place in these facilities where materials, including hazardous substances, are actively utilized.

During this time, it is critical to evaluate how chemicals and other materials are being handled, stored, and possibly exposed to users and residents. Educational and healthcare environments like high schools and nursing homes have specific operational procedures that can present risks; thus, identifying hazards during this phase is essential for ensuring safety and compliance with health regulations.

In contrast, production and storage primarily deal with the manufacturing processes and the conditions under which materials are kept before use, while transportation focuses on the movement of hazardous materials from one location to another. These phases may involve hazard assessments, but the direct evaluation of potential hazards in a specific facility context is most relevant during the use phase.