0% found this document useful (0 votes)
159 views39 pages

03 - Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment and Control

The document discusses hazard identification, risk assessment, and control methods. It defines key terms like hazards, risks, and controls. It provides examples of different types of hazards including ergonomic, physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial hazards. The document also discusses identifying who may be harmed, sources of hazards, the past, present and future aspects to consider in hazard identification, developing a hazard list, defining risk, and explaining risk assessment and the hierarchy of controls.

Uploaded by

DEO SALVACION
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0% found this document useful (0 votes)
159 views39 pages

03 - Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment and Control

The document discusses hazard identification, risk assessment, and control methods. It defines key terms like hazards, risks, and controls. It provides examples of different types of hazards including ergonomic, physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial hazards. The document also discusses identifying who may be harmed, sources of hazards, the past, present and future aspects to consider in hazard identification, developing a hazard list, defining risk, and explaining risk assessment and the hierarchy of controls.

Uploaded by

DEO SALVACION
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 39

APPLICATION OF HAZARDS

IDENTIFICATION, RISK
ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL
(HIRAC)
BY: ENGR VINCENT A. BUENSUCESO
OBJECTIVES:
• Perform hazards/risks assessment, evaluation and recommend measures of
control
SCOPE:
• Hazard Identification, Risks and Controls:
• Key steps in recognizing and identifying hazards
• Safety Hazards
• Health Hazards
• Risk Assessment and Prioritization
• Application of Controls (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative
and PPE)
• Workshop on accomplishing Risk Assessment Form/Matrix
Hazard Identification
IDENTIFY WHO MIGHT GET HARMED AND HOW
• Employees
• Cleaners
• Contractors
• Inexperienced staff
• Lone workers
• Visitors
• Operator
• Mechanics….
HAZARD TYPES AND
SOURCES
AN OVERVIEW
TYPES OF HAZARDS (BE SPECIFIC)
In the work place, hazards are broadly categorized as:

Ergonomic Physical Psychosocial

Chemical Biological
ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
Definition: Hazards that occur when work, body position or working conditions put strain on one’s body

Ergonomic hazards include

Posture
Workstation
Work Environment

8
HOW SOMETIMES WE FIT BODY TO JOBS

9
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Definition: Hazards caused by transfer of energy between an object and a worker

Types of physical hazards include


Mechanical Hazard
Electricity Hazard
Thermal Hazard
Environmental Hazard
(sound, radiation, pressure)
Slips, Trips, and Falls

10
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Definition: Hazards caused by contact with chemicals

Chemicals may be
Corrosive
Poisonous
Explosive

Chemical are found as


Solid
Liquid
Gas

11
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Definition: Hazards caused by contact with living organisms or their by-products

Types of substances you may be exposed to include

Blood or other body fluids


Fungi
Bacteria and viruses
Plants
Insect bites
Snake bites

12
PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS
Definitions: Hazards associated with the mental stresses of work

Psychosocial hazards are caused by

Workload
Workplace Violence
Harassment

13
SOURCES OF HAZARDS
Hazards are attributed to four common sources:

14
SOURCES OF HAZARDS

15
PRESENCE OF HAZARDS

Hazards in the work area are not always observable


to the eye; sometimes we need to look closer.

16
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION – CONSIDER THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

What has gone wrong in the past?


Root Cause
Historical Historical Records
conditions Process Experience
Near Misses

What could go wrong currently?


Existing Brainstorming Identified
Identified
conditions Observation Hazards
Hazards
Checklists

Future What could go wrong due to change?


conditions
Possible Change
What-If Judgement
Prediction
17
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (HAZID)

Hazard identification requires:

• Being team-based
• Being proactive when searching for hazards
• Assessing all hazards
• Also assessing current control system

18
LIST OF HAZARDS
1. Fall from a height 29. Oxygen deficiency/toxic gases
2. Fall into a hole 30. Spillage
3. Fall on same level (tripping, slipping) 31. Asphyxiation
4. Falling of materials/objects 32. Explosion
5. Overturning of machine/object 33. Restricted access/egress
6. Moving/rotating parts of equipment 34. Pathological Bacteria (incl. Legionella)
7. Sharp edges, corners, points 35. Biological fluids
8. Releases of sparks, chips, dust 36. Animals – bites, kicks, stings
9. Stability of workstation 37. Pressurized plant
10. Impact with stationary object 38. Compressed air/gas/liquids
11. Lifting, carrying, lowering, pulling, pushing, supporting 39. Vacuum plant
12. Load/task/environment individual 40. Microwaves/radio frequency
13. Repetitive movement/posture 41. UV/IR
14. Ways of working 42. Laser
15. Flammable/combustible material 43. X-rays/Ionizing radiation
16. Gases and vapors 44. Welding arc
17. Chemical reactions 45. Vehicle movements
18. Smoking area 46. Mobile plant (overhead cranes, MEWPs)
19. Dust explosion 47. Hot surfaces/flames
20. Static electricity 48. Hot liquids
21. High voltages 49. Deep liquids/vessels/sumps
22. Defective plugs or wires 50. Heat or cold
23. Exposed conductors 51. Extreme weather (wind, fog, rain, etc.
24. Overloaded sockets 52. Noise
25. Incorrectly rated equipment (e.g. not waterproof) 53. Vibration 19
26. Skin contact 54. Lighting levels/glare/contrast
27. Inhalation 55. Lone Working
28. Ingestion 56. Other
WHAT IS RISK?

Risk is the chance that somebody could be harmed by the


hazard, together with an indication of how serious the
harm could be.

Risk = Likelihood * Severity

20
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
Risk is the chance that somebody could be harmed, together with an indication of how
serious the harm could be.

21
Risk is the chance that somebody could be harmed, together with an
indication of how serious the harm could be.

22
List of Risks
1. Abrasion / Scratch 1. Removal of organ
2. Amputation, cut, laceration, puncture 2. Animal bites
3. Burn/s 3. Dermatitis
4. Concussion 4. Infectious Disease ___________
5. Infection 5. Absorption, inhalation
6. Rupture 6. Angina pectoris/chest pain
7. Internal hemorrhage 7. Poisoning
8. Vascular 8. Hearing loss or impairment
9. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 9. Vision loss
10.Contusion, Crushing , Bruise 10.Asphyxiation
11.Conjunctivitis, flash , foreign body 11.Heart Attack
12.Sprain, strain, dislocation, fracture 12.Dust disease (pneumoconiosis)
13.Electric Shock , Electrocution 13.Mental stress
23
14.Inflammation
WHAT IS RISK ASSESSMENT?

Process of evaluating a risk arising from a hazard, taking into account the adequacy of
controls, and deciding whether or not the risk is acceptable or not.

A Risk Assessment is simply a careful examination of

What, in our work that


Could cause harm to people, so that you can
Assess whether you have taken enough precautions or
Should do more to prevent harm.
24
HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

Hierarchy of Controls (T.O.P.)


Technical
The use of technical controls as a first line of
defense
Organizational
Site/business measures to support technical
controls

Protection
The last line of defense

26
DEFINITIONS OF CONTROL MEASURES

Control Description Example


Remove the process or plant so the hazard
Elimination Eliminating the use of a chemical
does not exist
Hazard substituted with something of a lesser Hazardous chemical with Non
Substitution
risk hazardous chemical
Hazard controlled through isolation or changing
Engineering/ Isolation Machine guarding
the design using an engineering measure

Administrative/Training Hazard controlled by influencing people Safety procedures, rotation, signage

Personal Protective Hazard controlled by the use of personal Respirators, hearing protection,
Equipment (PPE) protective equipment protection from impact
27
EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROL MEASURES
1.Elimination – risk did not exist
anymore
2.Substitution – mostly the
substitute is still risky but less
3.Engineering – Risk is still there but
just isolated or transferred
4.Administration – Risk is still there
but less exposure due to rotation
or equipped with information
5.PPE – Risk level still the same but
the severity of injury is less

28
Consequence of the event to Happen: Level of Severity
WHAT IS LIKELIHOOD?

Likelihood is the probability that the consequence will occur

30
LIKELIHOOD OF THE EVENT TO HAPPEN

31
RISK/ DECISION MAKING MATRIX

32
RISK SCORE (RS)

1-3 Negligible Slight, no potential risk of injuries, no significant effect on health and safety.

4-6 Minor Minor injuries or equipment damage, minimal effect on health and safety.
Significant injuries or multiple minor injuries, equipment damage and effect
8-9 Significant
on health and safety.
Severe / multiple injuries, equipment damage or major environmental effect
10-20 Serious
that can be controlled..
Death and/or serious structural damage or major environmental effect that
21-25 Extreme
cannot be controlled.

33
WHAT IS RISKS ASSESSMENT?

1identify
2
decide who
3
evaluate the
4
record
5
Communicate
hazard might be risks and findings risk and
harmed and decide recommend
how whether actions
existing
controls are
adequate

When do you think is


necessary to review or
revise the risk
assessment?
34
Record your Findings and Implement)
Records should include the hazards identified, the people who might get
affected and plans to implement the controls and mitigations.
REVIEW YOUR ASSESSMENT AND UPDATE
Record your Findings and Implement
Records should include the hazards identified, the people who might get
affected and plans to implement the controls and mitigations.
When to Review?
• Change in company policy / direction
• Planned or new developments
• Process modification
• Adoption of new technology
• Change in legal requirements
• Enactment of new laws
• Occurrence of emergencies or accidents
• Complaints from employees and other interested parties
CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENT

WORKSHOP
EXERCISE 1 (20MINS)
In your group, review the process in your respective areas, discuss and record the
following:
1. Identify all the hazards for every activity
2. Identify all the risks based from the hazards and present condition of the area
3. Identify control measures
4. The likelihood of harm
5. The severity of harm
6. Record your findings

38
10 MINS EACH

GROUP PRESENTATION

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy