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INTRODUCITON
organization prevent accident. With activity which operates to identify danger in this
workplace will involve employees‟ extra vigilant. This is because they have already
known that their work area having state which if they do not be careful then accident may
befall they. With cautious attitude and give convergence fully towards work made, risk of
accident could be reduced.
procedure emergency, safe work operational procedure, work instruction, audit check
sheet etc able done easily and orderly. This case because analysis result were made can
help to identify key elements which need fitted inside procedure, work order, audit check
sheet etc to be matched with work situation.
PURPOSE
identified hazard as well as provide a method to control the risk. It is one of the general
duties as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) for the
employer to provide a safe workplaces to their employees and other related person.
BASIC CONCEPTS
What is risk?
Risk is something that we as individuals live with on a daily basis. People are constantly
making decisions based on risk. Simple decision in daily life such as driving, crossing the
road and money investment all imply an acceptance risk. Risk is the combination of the
likelihood and severity of a specified hazardous event occurring. In mathematical term,
risk can be calculated by the equation:
Likelihood of an Occurrence
This value is based on the likelihood of an event occurring. You may ask the question
“How many times has this event happened in the past?” Assessing likelihood is based
worker experience, analysis or measurement. Likelihood levels range from “most likely”
to “inconceivable.” For example, a small spill of bleach from a container when filling a
spray bottle is most likely to occur during every shift. Alternatively, a leak of diesel fuel
from a secure holding tank may be less probable. Table A indicates likelihood using the
following values:
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Table A
Severity of Hazard
Severity can be divided into five categories. Severity is based upon an increasing level of
severity to an individual‟s health, the environment, or to property. Table B indicates
severity by using the following table:
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Table B
RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk can be presented in variety of ways to communicate the results of analysis to make
decision on risk control. For risk analysis that uses likelihood and severity in qualitative
method, presenting result in a risk matrix is a very effective way of communicating the
distribution of the risk throughout a plant and area in a workplace. Risk can be calculated
using the following formula:
L x S = Relative Risk
L = Likelihood
S = Severity
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Table C
To use this matrix, first find the severity column that best describes the outcome of risk.
Then follow the likelihood row to find the description that best suits the likelihood that
the severity will occur. The risk level is given in the box where the row and column meet.
The relative risk value can be used to prioritize necessary actions to effectively manage
work place hazards. Table D determines priority based on the following ranges:
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Table D
Hazards assessed, as “High Risk” must have immediate actions, to resolve risk to life
safety and or the environment. Individuals responsible for required action, including
follow up must be clearly identified. A further detail risk assessment method may require
such as quantitative risk assessment as means of determine suitable controls measures.
Process of HIRARC
calculating or estimating:
i. likelihood of occurrence, and
ii. severity of hazard;
iii. Decide if risk is tolerable and apply control measures (if necessary).
Construction is a potentially high hazard industry for those who work in it, with falls at
the top of the hazards list. In fact, falls are the most frequent cause of fatalities at
construction sites and annually account for one of every three construction-related deaths.
Although there are commonly available methods for preventing falls, the number of
construction workers who fall to their deaths has increased in recent years.
Statistics indicate that nearly 1,000 construction workers are killed each year while on the
job. Of these, one-third or over 300 deaths will result from construction site falls. Many
of the deaths or injuries that result from these falls can and should be prevented.
Common construction site falls include roof related falls, crane falls, scaffolding falls,
elevator shaft falls, falls resulting from holes in flooring, and falling objects. Proper
protection equipment and safety precautions are necessary to protect the lives of workers
and preserve the well-being of their families.
Risk Evaluation
unsafe opening.
Walk around your workplace and look at what could reasonably be expected to
cause harm safety.
Remember to think about long-term hazards to health (e.g. high levels of
noise or exposure to harmful substances) as well as safety hazards.
is perhaps the best way of protecting workers. For example, a salvage firm might
decide to stop buying and cutting up scrapped bulk fuel tanks due to explosion
hazard.
b. Substitution - Sometimes doing the same work in a less hazardous way is
possible.
For example, a hazardous chemical can be replaced with a less hazardous one.
Controls must protect workers from any new hazards that are created.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing is used when other controls measures
are not feasible and where additional protection is needed. Workers must be trained to
use and maintain equipment properly. The employer and workers must understand the
limitations of the personal protective equipment. The employer is expected to require
workers to use their equipment whenever it is needed. Care must be taken to ensure that
equipment is working properly. Otherwise, PPE may endanger a workers health by
providing an illusion of protection.
encourages to do this.
When writing down your results, keep it simple.
substances and procedures that could lead to new hazards. It makes sense,
therefore, to review what you are doing on an ongoing basis. Every year or so
formally review where you are, to make sure you are still improving, or at least
not sliding back.
Look at your risk assessment again
During the year, if there is a significant change, don‟t wait. Check your risk
assessment and, where necessary, amend it. If possible, it is best to think about the
risk assessment when you‟re planning your change – that way you leave yourself
more flexibility.
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Constructions sites can be extremely dangerous places to work. The nature of
construction sites causes this danger if the proper safety precautions are not taken. There
is a lot of machinery around construction sites that can cause injuries and damage. On top
of this, there are things like dangerous heights that must be dealt with safely as well.
While many people think of falling as a danger associated with heights, falling
objects are not as widely considered. These, however, can cause a great deal of damage
and injury. This is why hard hats are so often used in construction sites. Hard hats
provide a certain amount of protection from falling objects. They do not, however,
protect a person from every incident.
Falling objects are so dangerous because of the speeds that they reach when they
fall combined with the mass of the falling object. The heavier an object is and the higher
the point that it falls from, the more damage it can do. This means that a one inch bolt
falling from three stories will do less damage than a wrench falling from five stories.
Falling objects, such as falling tools, falling buckets, falling lumber, falling steel,
falling bolts, falling equipment, and falling debris, can often result in serious head
trauma, concussion, broken bones, neck injuries, and back injuries. These injuries can
require surgery, along with months of missed work and painful rehabilitation. In the
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worst cases, the injuries are permanent and the construction worker can no longer work in
his or her trade.
The most common injury in falling object claims on construction sites are head
injuries and broken bones. A traumatic brain injury, as well as a wrongful death, can
occur from something as seemingly insignificant as a bolt.
If the proper safety precautions are not taken, injuries become more and more
likely. Wearing hard hats, however, is not the only solution. There are other safety issues
that must be taken care of before construction workers can work in safety.
Before work commences, all physical locations and tasks that may present the risk
of a fall need to be identified. This includes access to the areas where tasks are to be
performed. Each task needs to be examined to determine whether there is a risk of falling
and how that risk can be eliminated or minimized.
In particular, tasks that need particular attention are those carried out:-
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If a task involving a falling object hazard has been identified, the risk of a fall
should be assessed by determining:
This assessment is a useful way of determining where the greatest risk is, and
therefore which hazards need to be eliminated or controlled first. The ultimate
effectiveness of any risk assessment is dependant on the quality of the information
available. Therefore, it is important that persons carrying out risk assessments have the
necessary information, knowledge and experience of that work environment and work
process.
A SWMS should also be used when work is being undertaken at a height of less
than 2 meters if the risk assessment identifies a need for control measures to be used.
There are many different reasons for falling objects on a job site. They can be
due to:
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Jobsite hazards;
Property owner negligence;
General contractor mistakes;
Subcontractor errors;
Co-worker carelessness;
Violation of OSHA regulations;
Violation of industrial code regulations;
Distraction due to commotion, long hours and tight deadlines;
Loud noise;
Bad weather;
Poor lighting; and
Poor safety training or no safety training
Risk Evaluation
walkways
Clearing Falling Risk of injury, 3 3 9 Place a safety net or
object damage equivalent below
overhead work.
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Risk Controls
1. Eliminate the hazard: remove the hazard from the workplace.
2. Substitute the hazard: substitute a substance, method or material to reduce the risk
or the hazard.
3. Isolate or enclose the hazard: separate the hazard from the workplace:-
Barrier fencing is the most effective way to stop unauthorized workers or
bystanders from entering a dangerous area.
Place safety and warning signs in critical areas at the construction site.
Been made to secure the construction zone and create a safer environment where
workers can perform their job.
Use debris netting to wrap around the building or scaffolding.
4. Use engineering solution: modify existing machinery or plant or purchase different
machinery or plant to prevent the object falling.
5. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training in its use:-
Protecting feet-safety boots
Protecting eyes-safety glasses
To help avoid accidents at construction sites employers and employees need to do the
following:-
1. Where protection is required, select fall protection systems appropriate for given
situations.
2. Use proper construction and installation of safety systems.
3. Supervise employees properly.
4. Use safe work procedures.
5. Train workers in the proper selection, use, and maintenance of fall protection systems.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION – ELECTRIC SHOCK
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This hazard was frequently happened in construction site. This hazard can occur to
employees who perform work on electrical equipment. Electrical equipment or socket
may not install properly. This accident is the most common accident in construction and
it can cause major injury or death.
Risk Evaluation
Risk Controls
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5. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training in its use:-
To help avoid accidents at construction sites employers and employees need to do the
following:-
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