Aim This unit of work aims to provide students with an understanding of: o how to identify a workplace hazard o how to assess the risk of the hazard occurring o how to implement measures for controlling hazards Outcomes On completion of this unit of work, students will be able to: o define what a hazard is and be able to identify a workplace hazard o explain what risk management is and conduct a risk assessment activity o understand the measures that can be implemented to control the risks in a workplace tujuan Unit kerja bertujuan untuk menyediakan siswa dengan pemahaman tentang: o bagaimana mengidentifikasi bahaya di tempat kerja o bagaimana menilai resiko bahaya yang terjadi o bagaimana menerapkan langkahlangkah untuk mengendalikan bahaya hasil !etelah menyelesaikan unit ini bekerja, siswa akan dapat: o mendefinisikan apa bahaya adalah dan mampu mengidentifikasi bahaya di tempat kerja o menjelaskan apa manajemen risiko dan melakukan kegiatan penilaian risiko o memahami langkahlangkah yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengendalikan risiko di tempat kerja Unit outline Topic Content Related Activities "orkplace hazards and risk management o "hat is a hazard# o $azard identification and risk assessment o %ctivity &: 'dentifying hazards and risk management o (isk management o $azard control in the workplace o The working environment o %ctivity ): *ase studies o !afety +irst or ,xpect the "orst: %ctivities &- and && .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age ) of &0 What is a hazard? $azard is anything 1including work practices or procedures2 that has the potential to harm the health or safety of a person34 $azards can be grouped into five broad areas: o physical eg4 noise, radiation, light, vibration o chemical eg4 poisons, dusts o biological eg4 viruses, plants, parasites o mechanical5electrical eg4 slips, trips and falls, tools, electrical e6uipment o psychological eg4 fatigue, violence, bullying4 $azards can arise from: o the work environment o the use of machinery and substances o poor work design o inappropriate systems and procedures ,xamples of workplace hazards include: o manual handling e4g pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting o work environment e4g4 floor surfaces, noise, temperature o machinery o heat e4g4 burns and scalds o electricity e4g4 electrocution o harassment e4g4 bullying and5or violence o hazardous substances e4g4 chemicals, fumes o biological waste o skin penetrating injuries e4g4 knife or syringe injuries o noise o confined space (ecognising the hazards in a workplace and taking steps to eliminate or control the hazard ensures the safety and well being of all employees4 't is easier and more effective to eliminate or control the hazard before serious injuries result4 %n employer must eliminate any reasonably foreseeable risk to the health and safety of employees and others in the workplace and if this is not practicable must control the risk4 $azards can be dealt with by: o eliminating the hazard o changing the e6uipment or materials o changing work methods o using personal protection e6uipment 1//,2 1as a last resort2 $azard adalah segala sesuatu 1termasuk praktek kerja atau prosedur2 yang memiliki potensi untuk membahayakan kesehatan atau keselamatan seseorang4 7ahaya dapat dikelompokkan menjadi lima bidang yang luas: o misalnya fisik4 kebisingan, radiasi, cahaya, getaran o kimia misalnya4 racun, debu o misalnya biologis4 virus, tanaman, parasit o mekanik 5 listrik misalnya4 slip, perjalanan dan jatuh, peralatan, peralatan listrik o misalnya psikologis4 kelelahan, kekerasan, intimidasi4 7ahaya dapat muncul dari: o lingkungan kerja o penggunaan mesin dan zat o desain kerja yang buruk o sistem dan prosedur yang tidak pantas *ontoh bahaya di tempat kerja meliputi: o penanganan manual misalnya mendorong, menarik, membawa, mengangkat .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age 8 of &0 o lingkungan kerja mis permukaan lantai, kebisingan, suhu o mesin o panas mis luka bakar dan luka bakar o mis listrik listrik o pelecehan mis bullying dan 5 atau kekerasan o zat berbahaya mis bahan kimia, asap limbah biologis o o kulit menembus luka mis pisau atau jarum suntik cedera o kebisingan o ruang tertutup .enyadari bahaya di tempat kerja dan mengambil langkahlangkah untuk menghilangkan atau mengendalikan bahaya menjamin keselamatan dan kesejahteraan seluruh karyawan4 9ebih mudah dan lebih efektif untuk menghilangkan atau mengontrol bahaya sebelum cedera serius terjadi4 !eorang majikan harus menghilangkan risiko layak dapat diduga untuk kesehatan dan keselamatan karyawan dan lainlain di tempat kerja dan jika hal ini tidak praktis harus mengontrol risiko4 7ahaya dapat ditangani oleh: o menghilangkan bahaya o mengubah peralatan atau bahan o mengubah metode kerja o menggunakan peralatan perlindungan pribadi 1//,2 1sebagai pilihan terakhir2 .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age : of &0 Hazard identiication and risk assessment There are a number of ways hazards can be identified in the workplace4 These include: o workplace inspections o consultation between employees and employers o monitoring injury and illness records o health and environment monitoring o recording complaints o observation Once a hazard has been identified, you can then assess how dangerous it is by asking: o $ow likely is it that the hazard may cause an injury or illness to someone# o $ow severe will the injury or illness be# The answers to these 6uestions will help in assessing, controlling or eliminating the hazard4 The level of risk will determine the priority assigned to its elimination or control4 (isk is the probability that harm might come to a person4 't is a measure of how likely an injury or illness is when a hazard exists4 (isk assessment is the process used to determine the likelihood that people may be exposed to injury, illness or disease in the workplace arising from any situation identified during the hazard identification process4 How likel! is it to happen? o 't could happen any time very likely o 't could happen sometime likely o 't could happen but very rarely ; unlikely o 't could happen but probably never happen ; very unlikely How "ad is it likel! to "e? o <ill or cause permanent injury o *ause long term illness or serious injury o *ause someone to need medical attention o *ause someone to need first aid $azards can be rated on a scale of & to = using the risk assessment matrix4 o & is high risk o = is low risk Once a hazard has been identified and the risk assessed, suitable control measures should be put in place to eliminate the risk to employees3 health and safety4 'dentifikasi bahaya dan penilaian risiko %da sejumlah cara bahaya dapat diidentifikasi di tempat kerja4 'ni termasuk: o inspeksi tempat kerja o konsultasi antara karyawan dan majikan o pemantauan cedera dan penyakit catatan o pemantauan kesehatan dan lingkungan keluhan o rekaman pengamatan o !etelah bahaya telah diidentifikasi, %nda kemudian dapat menilai betapa berbahayanya dengan bertanya: o 7erapa besar kemungkinan bahwa bahaya dapat menyebabkan cedera atau sakit kepada seseorang# o !eberapa parah akan cedera atau sakit itu# >awaban atas pertanyaan ini akan membantu dalam menilai, mengendalikan atau menghilangkan bahaya4 Tingkat .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age ? of &0 risiko akan menentukan prioritas yang ditugaskan untuk penghapusan atau kontrol4 (isiko adalah probabilitas yang merugikan mungkin datang ke seseorang4 'ni adalah ukuran dari seberapa besar kemungkinan cedera atau sakit adalah ketika bahaya ada4 /enilaian risiko adalah proses yang digunakan untuk menentukan kemungkinan bahwa orang mungkin terkena cedera, sakit atau penyakit di tempat kerja yang timbul dari situasi yang diidentifikasi selama proses identifikasi bahaya4 7erapa besar kemungkinan itu terjadi# o 'tu bisa terjadi setiap saat sangat mungkin o 'tu bisa terjadi kapan mungkin o 'tu bisa terjadi tapi sangat jarang tidak mungkin o 'tu bisa terjadi tapi mungkin tidak pernah terjadi sangat tidak mungkin !eberapa buruk itu mungkin# o .embunuh atau menyebabkan cedera permanen o /enyebab penyakit jangka panjang atau cedera serius o /enyebab seseorang membutuhkan perhatian medis o /enyebab seseorang membutuhkan pertolongan pertama 7ahaya dapat dinilai pada skala & sampai = dengan menggunakan matriks penilaian risiko4 o & adalah berisiko tinggi o = adalah risiko rendah !etelah bahaya telah diidentifikasi dan risiko dinilai, tindakan kontrol yang sesuai harus diletakkan di tempat untuk menghilangkan risiko terhadap kesehatan dan keselamatan karyawan4 .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age = of &0 The risk assessment matri# $% How severel! could it hurt someone? OR How ill could it make someone? &% How likel! is it to "e that "ad? '' (er! likel! *ould happen any time ' )ikel! *ould happen some time * Unlikel! Could happen, but very rarely * * (er! unlikel! Could happen, but probably never will ++++ ,ill or cause permanent disa"ilit! or ill health & & ) 8 +++ )ong term illness or serious in-ur! & ) 8 : ++ Medical attention and several da!s o work ) 8 : ? + .irst aid needed 8 : ? = (Source: Hazpak: Making Your Workplace Safer, "ork*over @!" )
.anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age A of &0 What is risk management? (isk management is introduced to control workplace hazards and so reduce the risk of an injury or illness occurring4 ,mployers need to develop a risk management policy so risks in the workplace can be controlled or eliminated4 (isk management involves: o Identifying the hazard <now what the dangers are in the workplace4 <eep records of accidents and injuries, conduct safety inspections of the workplace and list all plant and hazardous substances4 o Assessing the risk Betermine what the risk is that someone may be injured4 %ssess how likely it is that a hazardous event will occur and what the conse6uences are likely to be4 o Controlling the risk 'mplement measures to prevent injury or illness4 +irst try to eliminate the risk4 'f this is not possible, the risk should be minimised using substitution, modifications, isolation or engineering controls4 7ackup controls such as personal protective e6uipment should only be used as a last resort4 o Monitoring and improving the workplace *ontrol measures should be reviewed to maintain their effectiveness and further refine the process4 'f elimination of the hazard is not possible, then the risk still exists and should be minimised by using the most effective method, using the following, in order: o substituting the system of work or machinery with something safer o isolating the hazard o minimising the risk by introducing engineering controls eg4 guard rail, scaffolding o minimising the risk by adopting administrative controls eg4 warning signs, safe work practices, job rotation, training o using personal protective e6uipment eg4 safety glasses, ear muffs4 'f no single control is sufficient, a combination of the above controls needs to be put in place to minimise the risk to the lowest level that is reasonably practical4 The measures at the fourth and fifth levels are less effective, and re6uire more .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age C of &0 fre6uent reviews of the hazards and systems of work4 %pakah manajemen risiko# .anajemen risiko diperkenalkan untuk mengendalikan bahaya di tempat kerja dan mengurangi risiko cedera atau sakit yang terjadi4 /engusaha perlu mengembangkan kebijakan manajemen risiko sehingga risiko di tempat kerja dapat dikendalikan atau dihilangkan4 .anajemen risiko meliputi: o .engidentifikasi bahaya Tahu apa bahaya di tempat kerja4 .enyimpan catatan dari kecelakaan dan cedera, melakukan inspeksi keselamatan di tempat kerja dan daftar semua tanaman dan zat berbahaya4 o .enilai risiko Tentukan apa risikonya adalah bahwa seseorang mungkin terluka4 .enilai seberapa besar kemungkinan itu adalah bahwa peristiwa berbahaya akan terjadi dan apa konsekuensinya mungkin4 o .engontrol risiko .elaksanakan langkahlangkah untuk mencegah cedera atau sakit4 /ertama mencoba untuk menghilangkan risiko4 >ika hal ini tidak mungkin, risiko harus diminimalkan dengan menggunakan substitusi, modifikasi, isolasi atau rekayasa kontrol4 7ackup kontrol seperti alat pelindung diri seharusnya hanya digunakan sebagai pilihan terakhir4 o /emantauan dan meningkatkan tempat kerja Tindakan pengendalian harus ditinjau untuk menjaga efektivitas dan lebih menyempurnakan proses4 >ika penghapusan bahaya tidak mungkin, maka risiko masih ada dan harus diminimalkan dengan menggunakan metode yang paling efektif, menggunakan berikut, dalam rangka: o menggantikan sistem bekerja atau mesin dengan sesuatu yang lebih aman o mengisolasi bahaya o meminimalkan risiko dengan memperkenalkan kontrol rekayasa misalnya4 penjaga rel, scaffolding o meminimalkan risiko dengan mengadopsi kontrol administratif misalnya4 tandatanda peringatan, praktik kerja yang aman, rotasi kerja, pelatihan o menggunakan alat pelindung diri misalnya4 kacamata keselamatan, sarung telinga4 >ika tidak ada kendali tunggal cukup, kombinasi dari kontrol atas perlu diletakkan di tempat untuk meminimalkan risiko ke level terendah yang cukup praktis4 9angkahlangkah di tingkat keempat dan kelima kurang efektif, dan memerlukan ulasan lebih sering dari bahaya dan sistem kerja4 .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age 0 of &0 Hazard control in the workplace .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age &- of &0 Hierarch! o hazard controls To ensure a safe workplace, hazards must be controlled using a range of methods4 The hierarchy of hazard controls is a list, in order of preference, which can be considered in hazard control4 't emphasises controlling a hazard at the source4 This is done by giving preference to the use of the Dengineering controlsD as listed below4 "here possible, the ideas listed below should be used because they are less likely to be affected by human failure and because they are less disruptive and uncomfortable for people working in the area4 "hichever method is used, the effectiveness of the control measure used should be monitored regularly4 /ngineering Controls o Design4 Try to ensure that hazards are Ddesigned outD when new materials, e6uipment and work systems are being planned for the workplace4 o Remove the hazard or u!stitute less hazardous materials, e6uipment or substances4 o Adopt a safer process4 %lterations to tools, e6uipment or work systems can often make them much safer4 o "nclose or isolate the hazard through the use of guards or remote handling techni6ues4 o #rovide effective ventilation through local or general exhaust ventilation systems4 Administrative Controls o "sta!lish appropriate Administrative #rocedures such as: job rotation to reduce exposure or boredom, or timing the job so that fewer workers are exposed routine maintenance and housekeeping procedures training on hazards and correct work procedures4 0ersonal 0rotective /1uipment o #rovide suitable and properly maintained #ersonal #rotective "$uipment 1//,2 and training in its use4 /#amples o common hazards .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age && of &0 The table below shows examples of typical problems created by workplace hazards and some injuries and illnesses that can result4 'ndividual workplaces may have hazards other than those listed below4 HA2AR3 T405CA) 0RO6)/M7 T405CA) 589UR4:5))8/77 R/;U5R58< .5R7T A53 Manual handling Overexertion5(epetitive movement !prains, strains, fractures .alls +alls from heights, slips and trips on uneven surfaces +ractures, bruises, cuts, dislocations, concussion /lectricit! *ontact with electrical current !hock, burns, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest 0lant 7eing hit by projectiles, striking objects, being caught in machinery, overturning vehicles *uts, bruises, dislocations, fractures, amputation, eye damage Hazardous su"stances ,xposure to chemicals, e4g4 solvents, acids, hydrocarbons Bizziness, vomiting, dermatitis, respiratory problems, burns to skin or eyes Temperature= U( radiation ,ffects of heat or cold from weather or work environment !unburn, frostbite, heat stress, heat stroke, hypothermia 6iological %llergens, needle stick, exposure to infectious agents !evere allergic reaction, injuries, skin rash, infection Occupational violence 'ntimidation, conflict, physical assault @ausea, shock, collapse, physical injuries .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age &) of &0 The working environment ,mployers also have obligations in relation to the working environment4 The re6uirements relate to: o Working space provide sufficient working space to allow people to work safely ensure that floors and surfaces are constructed and maintained to minimise the possibility of slips, trips and falls ensure that people are able to move about a place of work safely and unhindered4 o )ighting provide ade6uate lighting to allow workers to work safely, move safely, and enter and exit the workplace safely 1including from emergency exits2 ensure that there is not excessive glare or reflection ensure that lighting allows persons who are not workers to move safely within the place of work4 o Hot and cold working environments provide ade6uate ventilation and air movement in indoor environments that may become hot provide ade6uate access to heated or sheltered areas and warm clothing or other personal protective e6uipment if employees are exposed to cold provide appropriate work and rest regimes relative to physical fitness, general health, medication taken and body weight appropriate for both hot and cold working environments4 o 8oise management not allow exposure to noise levels that exceed an eighthour noise e6uivalent of C? d71%2 or peak at more than &:- d71*24 o Other o"ligations fire prevention, electricity, confined spaces, manual handling, atmosphere ventilation, working at heights4 (Source: WorkCover, NSW) .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age &8 of &0 Consultation with workers in workplace health and saet! *onsultation is defined as the sharing of relevant information on occupational health and safety where employees are given the opportunity to express their views and contribute in a timely fashion to resolution of occupational health and safety issues4 *onsultation means that employees3 views are valued and taken into account by the business4 *onsultation needs to be a twoway communication that allows for employees to contribute to the decisionmaking which affects their health, safety and welfare4 *onsultation is not the same as negotiation4 ,mployers must consult with their employees in the following situations: o when determining how the consultation process will take place o in the assessment of risks and the review of risk assessments previously conducted o when making decisions on the control of O$! risks in the workplace o during the introduction or change of procedures used for monitoring risks, for example health surveillance o when making decisions about the ade6uacy of welfare facilities o when proposed changes are made to premises, work methods, plant or substances which may affect the health, safety or welfare of employees at work o when making decisions about consultation procedures o as prescribed by the (egulations from time to time4 Training Under the O$! (egulation, employers are re6uired to provide specified induction training to each new employee as well as ensure that any person who may be exposed to a risk to health and safety at the workplace is informed of the risk, and is provided with any information, instruction and training necessary to ensure their health and safety4 "ork experience and work placement students should receive information and any training necessary from the host employer to ensure their safety4 The employer must also provide persons in its organisation who have training and information responsibilities with all available information necessary to enable them to fulfil those responsibilities4 .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age &: of &0 Managing workplace hazards 7tudent Activit! $> 5denti!ing hazards and risk management %nswer the following 6uestions4 &2 9ist 8 hazards that you may find in each of the following workplaces: a2 Office b2 $otel c2 +actory d2 +arm e2 7uilding site )2 9ist injuries that may result from each of the following hazards: a2 .anual handling b2 @oise c2 $azardous substances 82 *omplete the attached worksheet on hazards in your school4 .anaging workplace hazards in the workplace /age &? of &0 Hazards= Risks and Controls Worksheet *omplete the following worksheet using your school as an example4 9ist hazards you have observed in different areas of the school4 Bescribe the risks associated with each hazard4 !uggest ways that the risks associated with the hazard may be controlled4 /laces to observe may include computer rooms, the library, the front office, classrooms, the playground, the canteen, etc Hazard ?pro"lem@ Eanything that can lead to someone developing an illness or being injuredF Risk ?harm@ Ethe potential to cause harm to people or propertyF Controls ?solution@ E,liminate, change the e6uipment or materials, change work methods, use personal protectionF ,xample: .anual $andling .uscle strain 7ack injuries *hange work practice to ensure correct procedures are followed4 Case 7tudies A workplace hazards 7tudent Activit! & (ead the case studies provided and answer the 6uestions that follow each case study4 Case 7tud! > 3emolition compan! ined BCD=EEE ollowing accident The lack of clear instructions and proper supervision in the dangerous business of demolition lay at the core of a breach of the Occupational $ealth and !afety %ct that resulted in a GA?,--- fine being imposed on Belta /ty 9td in the 'ndustrial (elations *ommission4 This conclusion by >ustice 7oland in the case that led to two workers sustaining serious injuries after a building collapsed sent a clear safety message to all demolition operators, the %cting Heneral .anager of "ork*over @!" said today4 'n &00A the defendant was contracted to demolish a number of buildings on the +ox !tudio premises in !ydney4 On 8- .ay one of the buildings was being demolished in a method known as controlled collapse4 Two employees of the defendant were on a scissor lift cutting timber purlins inside the building when the structure collapsed, toppling the lift4 One worker sustained a compound fracture to one arm, injuries to the liver, fractured ribs and a fractured pelvis4 The other employee suffered a fractured pelvis, loss of several teeth, and injuries to his tendon, cheek and mouth4 The court heard that hinge cuts and rust in several of the building3s steel supports had weakened the structure and contributed to its collapse4 >ustice 7oland said that the absence of the demolition supervisor as approved by the defendant3s state manager, and his replacement with someone who was not experienced enough for such a dangerous operation, was a serious error of judgement in respect of the defendant3s responsibilities under the Occupational $ealth and !afety %ct4 (Source: WorkCover Autority of NSW) 7aca studi kasus yang tersedia dan menjawab pertanyaanpertanyaan yang mengikuti setiap studi kasus4 !tudi <asus: /erusahaan Bemolition didenda G A?4--- setelah kecelakaan <urangnya instruksi yang jelas dan pengawasan yang tepat dalam bisnis berbahaya pembongkaran berbaring inti dari pelanggaran <esehatan dan <eselamatan <erja Undang Undang yang menghasilkan G A?4--- denda yang dikenakan pada Belta /ty 9td di <omisi $ubungan 'ndustrial4 <esimpulan ini oleh $akim 7oland dalam kasus yang menyebabkan dua pekerja mempertahankan cedera serius setelah sebuah bangunan runtuh mengirim pesan keselamatan yang jelas ke semua operator pembongkaran, /lt Heneral .anager "ork*over @!" mengatakan hari ini4 /ada tahun &00A terdakwa dikontrak untuk menghancurkan sejumlah bangunan di tempat +ox !tudio di !ydney4 /ada tanggal 8- .ei salah satu bangunan sedang dihancurkan pada metode yang dikenal sebagai runtuhnya dikendalikan4 Bua karyawan terdakwa berada di lift gunting memotong purlins kayu di dalam gedung ketika struktur runtuh, menjatuhkan lift4 !eorang pekerja menderita patah tulang senyawa untuk satu tangan, luka pada hati, patah tulang rusuk dan panggul patah4 <aryawan lainnya mengalami retak panggul, kehilangan beberapa gigi, dan lukaluka tendon nya, pipi dan mulut4 /engadilan mendengar bahwa pemotongan engsel dan karat di beberapa dukungan baja bangunan telah melemahkan struktur dan memberikan kontribusi terhadap keruntuhannya4 <eadilan 7oland mengatakan bahwa tidak adanya pengawas pembongkaran yang disetujui oleh manajer negara terdakwa, dan penggantinya dengan seseorang yang tidak cukup berpengalaman untuk operasi berbahaya seperti, adalah kesalahan serius penghakiman sehubungan tanggung jawab terdakwa di bawah <esehatan <erja dan <eselamatan %ct4 Case 7tud! ;uestions &4 $ow many employees were injured in the accident# 7erapa banyak karyawan yang terluka dalam kecelakaan itu# )4 'dentify the hazard in the article above4 84 9ist the factors that contributed to the accident4 Baftar faktorfaktor yang berkontribusi terhadap kecelakaan4 :4 9ist some control measures that could have been used to prevent the accident4 Baftar beberapa tindakan pengendalian yang bisa digunakan untuk mencegah kecelakaan4 ?4 "hy was the employer held responsible for the accident# .engapa majikan bertanggung jawab atas kecelakaan itu#