2. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.pptx

Hazard Identification

1. 1 Trainer profile Dhanesh Krishnanivas HSE Professional with 12 years experience in Infrastructures, Construction, Oil & Gas, and Facilities Maintenance. Qualification: Diploma In mechanical Engineering. OTHM in OH&S from British Safety Council Professional Certification : NEBOSH International General Certificate ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Internal Auditor - Integrated Management System Area of Specialization & Expertise : Occupational Health & Safety

2. GROUND RULES – HEALTH & Safety Avoid Distraction – No mobile phones– Make it Silence. Avoid Tobacco – Use Smoking Shelter, when needed If you feel tired – Have a coffee break. When in doubt - Ask Questions In case of fire alarm, Evacuate and assemble at muster point.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT 3 “Think safety – it couldn’t hurt”

4. 4 Contents Aim & Objectives Definitions Hazard identification and Risk Assessment Steps Knowledge Check / Quiz References Review and Feedback.

5. 5 Objectives By the end of this micro learning session, you should be able to Understand the difference between ‘Hazard’ and ‘Risk’ in the workplace Demonstrate the various types of hazards in the workplace.

6. 6 Legal duties QCS 2014 – Section 11 1.1.7 of the Regulatory Document places legal duty on Contractors and the self-employed to assess the risks to the health and safety of their employees and others that arise out of or in connection with their work activities. Every contractor shall make a suitable and sufficient risk assessment.

7. 7 Definitions Accident : An accident is ‘an unplanned event that results in loss’ Hazards : Hazards is anything that has a potential to cause harm or damage. Risk : Risk is ‘the likelihood and the severity of a negative occurrence (injury, ill-health, damage, loss) resulting from a hazard.’ Risk Assessment : is a systematic process of identifying hazards and evaluating any associated risks within a workplace, then implementing reasonable control measures to eliminate or reduce them. Precautions : Steps to reduce the risk of hazard occurring to an acceptable level

8. 8 TYPES OF HAZARDS Hazards are generally labeled as one of five types: Physical hazards  (object, equipment, material and Source of energy i.e., electrical) Chemical hazards  (exposure to substances i.e., vapors, gasses, mists, dusts, fumes and smoke) Biological hazards  (viruses, bacteria, fungi, spores) Ergonomic (repetition, awkward posture, forceful motion) Psychological hazards (work-related stress, lone working, violence, bullying and harassment)   Based on Nature of Hazard

9. 9 TYPES OF HAZARDS Based on Source of Hazard Materials Equipment Substances Work Practices Environment

10. Hazards vs risk – examples HAZARD RISK Noise from Equipment Hearing Impairment Wet Floor Injury from slipping Lifting heavy weight Musculo-skeletal disorders Moving machinery parts Injury from limb cuts Corrosive chemicals Skin Damage Unclean Rest Room Bacterial Infection

11. STEPS OF HIRA Step 1 Identify the hazards (Physical, Chemical, Biological, Psychological) Step 2 Decide who might be harmed and how Step 3 Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions Step 4 Record your findings and implement them Step 5 Review your assessment and update if necessary 11

12. 12 the crocodile principles Identify the Hazards Evaluate the risk Eliminate the risk Substitute the risk Use Personal Protective Equipment Isolate & Control the ris k (Engineering & Administrative) Or else ???

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16. Knowledge check – IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Working on Slope Roof Climbing on ladder Working near open floor edge Working on ladder Working under suspended load Working on unsafe scaffolding Improper Material storage Slippery wet Floor 16

17. References QCS 2014 - Section 11: Part 1.1.7 Risk Assessments and Method Statements QCS 2014 - Section 11: Part 2.4.01: Risk Assessment Guides and Method Statement Health and Safety Executive UK - INDG163(rev3), revised 06/11 - Five steps to risk assessment Health and Safety Executive UK - Managing for health and safety (HSG65) ILO-OSH 2001 - Guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems ISO 45001:2018 - Clause 6.1.2: Hazard Identification and Assessment of Risks and Opportunities 17