METHODOLOGY

HIRARC process flow chart shows the step taken in order to finish this report. The very
first step was classifying work activities it was conducted by observing and identifying all of the
activities done in the room.
After the activities were identified, it was break down into a few sub-activities. Second
step taken was identified hazard and its consequences. Third procedure was analyzed and
calculated the risk assessment.
Basically, risk is the determination of likelihood and severity of the credible accident or
event sequences in order to determine the magnitude and the priorities identified hazard.
Likelihood is an event likely to occur within the specific period or in specified circumstances.
Below is the Likelihood rating used in this report:
Likelihood Example Rating
Most Likely The most likely result of the hazard being relised 5
Possible Has a good chance of occuring and is not unusual 4
Conceivable Might be occur at sometimes in future 3
Remote Has not been known to occur after many years 2
Inconceivable Is practically impossible and has never occured 1
Director General of Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Guidelines for Hazard
identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC), 2008

Severity is outcomes from an event, such as severity of injury or health to human, severity of
damage to property, or severity of contamination to environment or any combination of the
event.
Below is the Severity rating used in this report:
Severity Example Rating
Catastrophic Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and 5
productivity.
Fatal Approximately one single fatality, major property damage if 4
hazard is realised
Serious Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 3
Minor Disabling but not permanent injury 2
Negligible Minor abrasions, bruises, cut, first aid treatment type of injury 1
Director General of Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Guidelines for Hazard
identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC), 2008

Based on both likelihood and severity rating, a hazard risk or risk level can be calculated by
using "Risk Level = Likelihood x Severity".

Below is the risk matrix for risk assessment:

Severity
Likelihood 1 2 3 4 5
5 5 10 15 20 25
4 4 8 12 16 20
3 3 6 9 12 15
2 2 4 6 8 10
1 1 2 3 4 5
Director General of Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Guidelines for Hazard
identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC), 2008

Hazard risk was divided into three categories which were high, medium and low. It was
classified by using the risk matrix and risk level calculated. Hazard labeled as high risk need an
immediate action to reduce or eliminate the hazard.

Table below show the categories of risk and the action required:
 Risk Description Action
15 - 25 High A HIGH risk requires immediate action to control the hazard as
detailed in the hierarchy of control. Actions taken must be documented
on the risk assessment form including date for completion.
5 -12 Medium A MEDIUM risk requires a planned approach to controlling the hazard
and applies temporary measure if required. Actions taken must be
documented on the risk assessment form including date for completion.
1-4 Low A risk identified as LOW may be considered as acceptable and further
reduction may not be necessary. However, if the risk can be resolved
quickly and efficiently, control measures should be implemented and
recorded.
Director General of Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Guidelines for Hazard
identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC), 2008

The last procedure was prepared risk control action plan. Based on hierarchy of control,
there are six different methods that may be use for an improvement. Hierarchy of control start
with elimination where getting rid of a hazardous job, tool, process, machine or substance is
perhaps the best way of protecting workers. Secondly was substitution of hazardous equipment
with less hazardous equipment. Next, engineering control through modification of equipment or
work environment. After that, isolation or separate the hazard from the person, or the person
from the hazard. Next was administration control which was to reduce the exposure of hazard to
workers through proper instruction. Lastly was personal protective equipment which other
controls measures are not feasible but additional protection is needed.