A Risk Assessment Method and Safety Plan for a University Research Lab

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory G. Kremer ◽  
Timothy J. Ryan ◽  
Shyler Switzer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Electrostatic Precipitator ◽  
Operating Experience ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Safety Plan ◽  
New Research

Risk management processes follow relatively well established steps, but the hazard identification and risk assessment steps often depend heavily on “experts” with relevant expertise and operating experience. This paper presents a tool developed to help novice researchers identify and assess hazards more efficiently. The hazard identification tool was developed in the form of an updatable algorithm, based initially on previous risk assessments for similar situations as well as checklists and guidelines available from academic texts, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and industry. Major risk categories included in the algorithm include: a) Ergonomics and Mechanical, b) Chemical, c) Physical (including Electrical Hazards, Fire Safety, Noise Hazards, and Radiation Hazards), d) Psychological and Organizational, and e) Biological. In the initial test of the algorithm, a team of non-experts used the algorithm to identify risks for two Ohio Coal Research Center (OCRC) projects dealing with solid oxide fuel cell and electrostatic precipitator testing. Their results were comparable to the list of risks generated by a group of “research experts” without the algorithm. Future plans include making the algorithm available on a wiki platform to collaboratively develop it with the combined knowledge, experience and perspectives of all participating researchers. This paper also describes the overall safety plan for the Ohio Coal Research Center (OCRC), which operates within the Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE) at Ohio University. An OCRC safety flow diagram is presented that has been successfully used to improve the safety of new research projects being led by new researchers.

scholarly journals Biological risk assessment: A challenge for occupational health and safety practitioners during the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Carlos Carvalhais ◽  
Micaela Querido ◽  
Cristiana C. Pereira ◽  
Joana Santos
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Biological Risk ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Qualitative Risk Assessment ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Medium Risk

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 global pandemic brought several challenges to occupational safety and health practice. One of these is the need to (re)assess the occupational risks, particularly, biological risks. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this work is to promote guidance to occupational safety and health practitioners when conducting a biological risk assessment in this context. METHODS: The main steps of the biological risk assessment are explained with some inputs regarding the novelty posed by SARS-CoV-2 and an example of a qualitative risk assessment method is presented. Also, its application to two different activities was exemplified. RESULTS: In both cases, the assessment considered that vulnerable workers were working from home or in medical leave. The results showed low or medium risk level for the assessed tasks. For medium risk level, additional controls are advised, such maintain social distancing, sanitize instruments/equipment before use, use proper and well-maintained PPE (when applicable), and promote awareness sessions to spread good practices at work. Employers must be aware of their obligations regarding biological risk assessment and OSH practitioners must be prepared to screen and link the abundance of scientific evidence generated following the outbreak, with the technical practice. CONCLUSIONS: This paper could be an important contribution to OSH practice since it highlights the need to (re)assess occupational risks, especially biological risk, to ensure a safe return to work, providing technical guidance.

Risk Assessment of Tractor-Related Hazards Based on Accident Cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-152
Author(s):  
Byounggap Kim ◽  
Seongyoon Lim ◽  
Seung-Yeoub Shin ◽  
Sunghyun Yum ◽  
Yu-Yong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Risk Evaluation ◽  
Frequency Estimation ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Expert Review ◽  
Risk Assessment Method ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Statistical Results

Abstract. Annually, tractor accidents are estimated to account for more than 100 deaths in South Korea. Periodic accident surveys have served as an essential means for the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS) to develop strategies to prevent tractor accidents. In this study, hazards leading to accidents were identified, and their risks were assessed based on survey results to establish a more effective accident prevention strategy. Risk assessment for hazards proceeded as follows: hazard identification, frequency estimation, number of equivalent fatalities (NEF) estimation, and finally risk evaluation. Hazards were identified by analyzing 588 accident cases from NAS surveys and performing an expert review of the analysis results by implementing a Delphi survey. The frequency and NEF of each hazard were estimated by multiplying its probabilities and the statistical results of the NAS surveys. Each hazard was plotted in a frequency-NEF (FN) diagram and evaluated according to its position. Fifty-four hazards were identified, and their frequencies and NEF values were estimated. The risk evaluation results, based on the FN diagram, revealed that no hazard was located in the “unacceptable” area, and two hazards (carelessness and not looking ahead carefully) were in the “as low as reasonably practicable” area. Thus, it is critical to mitigate the effects of these two hazards. With the risk assessment method used in this study, personnel who are engaged in the prevention of tractor accidents, such as policymakers, extension specialists, and researchers, can quantitatively predict how many cases or fatalities can be reduced by eliminating a certain hazard. Keywords: Equivalent fatality, Frequency estimation, Hazard identification, Risk assessment, Tractor accident.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISK MANAGEMENT ON THE INDONESIAN NAVY SHIP PROJECT USING HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL

JOURNAL ASRO ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Sukmo Hadi Nugroho ◽  
Bambang Suharjo ◽  
Adi Bandono ◽  
Agus Tri Haryanto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Risk Control ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Risk Ranking ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Health Risk Management

Indonesian Navy ships (KAL) is one element of the Integrated Fleet Weapon System (SSAT), which plays an important role in carrying out tasks in the defense field. So, we need an optimal KAL readiness to support the passage of the operation to be carried out successfully and smoothly. One of the ways used to prepare KAL is to carry out routine maintenance through the docking process. However, in practice there are accidents  suffered by workers.This research was conducted using the HIRARC method. HIRARC is a method of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control measures that are used for this method is considered moreappropriate and more accurately where the dangers that arise in the process described docking of any work activity. In this method also provides appropriate control measures for each hazard. Based on the results of the HIRARC analysis, each suction work activity of docking based Risk Ranking will be sorted according to the level of Risk Matrix and will be discussed further against high risks and implemented controls. Then the resulting draft recommendation to minimize workplace accidents in the docking process is by way of elimination, Administration Control and Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).Keywords: HIRARC method, Docking process, KAL.

scholarly journals ANALISIS RISIKO KECELAKAAN KERJA METODE HIRA (HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT) DI PT. X

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1104-1012
Author(s):  
Wita Afnella ◽  
Tri Niswati Utami
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Small Risk ◽  
Risk Assessment Method ◽  
Tolerable Risk ◽  
Substantial Risk ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
Initial Survey

The HIRA (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment) method is a process of identifying hazards that occur in all company activities, then conducting a risk assessment of the hazards that occur. Introduction: Based on the initial survey conducted at PT. X, it was found that there were work accidents such as pinched hands, cuts, entanglement in processing machines which caused the risk of accidents. This research was conducted at PT.X in February-August 2021. Methods: This study used a descriptive qualitative method. This study analyzes the risk of work accidents using the HIRA (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment) method which aims to identify hazards and conduct a risk assessment of these hazards. The research informants were 6 people consisting of 2 key informants and 4 main informants. Results: The results showed that there were 44 types of hazards from 8 work stations at PT. X. Among them, 16% have a small risk of harm (trivial), 38.6% have a tolerable risk, 34.1% have a moderate risk of harm, 4.5% have a substantial risk of harm, 6, 8% have an intolerable risk of harm. Conclusion: Risk analysis is a process by which hazards are identified and risks are estimated to assess the damage caused with the likelihood of damage occurring.

RISK MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IN KRI DOCKING PROJECT USING HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) METHOD CASE STUDY: PT. PAL INDONESIA

JOURNAL ASRO ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Rega Dinatha Putra ◽  
Benny Sukandari ◽  
Wihartono Wihartono
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Risk Control ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Risk Ranking ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
The Republic

The Republic of Indonesia warship (KRI) is one of the elements of the Integrated Fleet Weapon System, which has an important function in carrying out existing tasks in the defense sector. So that KRI readiness is needed optimally to support the operation to be carried out successfully. One way that is used to prepare the KRI is to carry out routine maintenance through the docking process. But in its implementation, there are still accidents experienced by workers. This research was conducted using the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) method. HIRARC is a method of hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures. This method is considered more precise and more accurate where the dangers that arise in the docking process are explained from each work activity. This method also provides appropriate control measures for each hazard. Based on the results of this HIRARC analysis, in each work activity docking based on Risk Ranking will be sorted according to the level of Risk Matrix and will be discussed further against high risk and implemented controls. Then the recommendations produced to minimize workplace accidents in the docking process are by elimination, Administration Control and Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Keywords: HIRARC Method, Docking, PT. PAL Indonesia.

scholarly journals Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in Water Treatment Plant considering Environmental Health and Safety Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 06011
Author(s):  
Fajrul Falakh ◽  
Onny Setiani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Water Treatment Plant ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Environment Control

Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is an important infrastructure to ensure human health and the environment. In its development, aspects of environmental safety and health are of concern. This paper case study was conducted at the Water Treatment Plant Company in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Hazard identification and risk assessment is one part of the occupational safety and health program at the risk management stage. The purpose of this study was to identify potential hazards using hazard identification methods and risk assessment methods. Risk assessment is done using criteria of severity and probability of accident. The results obtained from this risk assessment are 22 potential hazards present in the water purification process. Extreme categories that exist in the risk assessment are leakage of chlorine and industrial fires. Chlorine and fire leakage gets the highest value because its impact threatens many things, such as industrial disasters that could endanger human life and the environment. Control measures undertaken to avoid potential hazards are to apply the use of personal protective equipment, but management will also be better managed in accordance with hazard control hazards, occupational safety and health programs such as issuing work permits, emergency response training is required, Very useful in overcoming potential hazards that have been determined.

scholarly journals MANAJEMEN PENGANGKUTAN BARANG KIMIA BERBAHAYA: TINJAUAN KESELAMATAN DAN PEMENUHAN REGULASI

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Syaiful Barkah ◽  
Alugoro Mulyowahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Risk Assessments ◽  
Hazardous Chemicals ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Risk Assessment Method ◽  
Objective Program

This study analyzes the safety management of transporting dangerous chemical goods that are transported from the factory to the customer. By conducting a risk assessment of transportation activities and reviewing company compliance with regulations and laws. This research is descriptive qualitative or observational, the analytical method used in this study is the HIRADC (Hazard Identification Detemining Control Risk Assessment) method. The results of this study provide an overview of the level of safety of transporting hazardous chemicals to carry out risk assessments in shipping goods to customers. Risks that score more than 1 are risks that must be followed up by making an objective program. The level of risk comes from a combination of likelihood (probability) and severity of impact (consequences). The results of this study are expected to be used to control and reduce current risks. Evaluation of company compliance with government regulations and legislation, can be used as a basis for developing compliance plans that were not previously met.

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