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INTRODUCITON
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PURPOSE
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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Source: www.dosh.gov.my
Table A
Severity of Hazard
Severity can be divided into five categories. Severity is based upon an increasing level of
severity to an individuals health, the environment, or to property. Table B indicates
severity by using the following table:
Source: www.dosh.gov.my
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:
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L x S = Relative Risk
L = Likelihood
S = Severity
Source: www.dosh.gov.my
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.
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Process of HIRARC
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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.
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Risk Evaluation
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.
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d. Engineering control
i. Redesign
ii. Isolation
iii. Automation
iv. Barriers
v. Absorption
vi. Dilution
e. Administrative controls
i. Safe work procedures
ii. Supervision and
iii. Job rotations
iv. Housekeeping, repair and maintenance programs
v. Hygiene must
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.
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During the year, if there is a significant change, dont wait. Check your risk
assessment and, where necessary, amend it. If possible, it is best to think about the
risk assessment when youre planning your change that way you leave yourself
more flexibility.
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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.
Either one of these objects, however, can be dangerous.
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
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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
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.
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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:
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
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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
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
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Risk Controls
To help avoid accidents at construction sites employers and employees need to do the
following:-
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