HAZARD ASSESSMENT REPORT

LOCATION : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WORKSYOP & UNISEL MOTOSPORT CENTRE NAME STUDENT ID DATE LECTURER : MAGEN KUMAR A/L RAMAS KUMAR : 4123012201 : 4th MARCH 2013 : PROF. SHUKOR

1.0 INTRODUCTION A hazard is the potential for harm. In practical terms, a hazard often is associated with a condition or activity that, if left uncontrolled, can result in an injury or illness. Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm and injury to the environment, product or humans. Hazard found at workplace can be categorized into several aspects which are physical, chemical, biological, physcosocial, ergonomic, electrical and mechanical. In order to manage safety and health risk, it is ensured that the hazards and its effects are identified, assessed and corrected. These are the examples of hazards; Hazard Chemical Physical Biological Ergonomics Examples Smoke and toxic material Elevated and sharp objects High voltage Toxic and harmful substances Posture of our body

Risk is known as a probability or threat of damage, injury, liability, loss, or any other negative occurrence that is caused by external or internal vulnerabilities, and that may be avoided through preemptive action. The term risk is usually associated with medical conditions or exposure and is therefore centered on the health impact to employees. It does not define risk. Hazard and risk identification are important in order to reduce the possibility of an accident to occur. This identification process also helps to determine the recovery action required to mitigate the potential consequences.

2.0 METHODOLOGY

a) Different labs at the Faculty of Engineering, Unisel were visited. (UNISEL Motorsport Centre and Internal Combustion Engine Workshop) b) The hazards at the lab were identified and pictures of it were captured. c) Then the consequences of the hazards were determined and noted. d) The consequences and the risk probability of it were then analyzed. e) Finally, the recovery measures for the risks were discussed.

As shown in appendix A, a hazard report form was used throughout the visit to the labs. The form was used to fill up the identified hazards as well as its descriptions.

3.0 DISCUSSION

Figure 1.1: Waste materials which are sharp left on the workshop floor.

Figure 1.2: First aid kit is not placed at the emergency area.

Figure 1.3: Table vise which is fixed to a chair and it may cause injuries.

Figure 1.4: Oily surface potential for fire and injuries may cause injuries.

4.0 CONCLUSION As a conclusion, identifying hazard is not a tough task. A hazard is basically a potential risk, such as different sort of chemicals, fire risks, varying heavy loads or other stuff that might lead to an accident. It is very important to identify all kinds of hazards from the smaller ones to the big ones. It is very important to analyze the level of the risk. Once the level is known, safety measures can be taken in accordance to the situation. Not all hazards result in high level of risk. Once the hazard is identified, we need to identify the groups which can be affected. After evaluating the level of the risk and the people to be possibly affected, we should decide on what precautions can be taken. It is very important to communicate things properly to the staff. After a complete assessment and identification of hazards in a workplace, we need to take another look at all the possible hazards and think about some additional things that could help to reduce the chances of an accident. This process is not only important for the safety of the employees and is required by law, but it is also a very good way of identifying the risks involved in the jobs being done in offices. By identifying the risks, we can save people from minor or major accidents.

APPENDIX A: Hazard Report Form Name: Location: ACTIVITY/PROCESS/JOB: Description of the hazard: Date:

Suggested corrective action:

Signature: Supervisor's remarks: Corrective action taken: Signature of Supervisor: Date: