Observations Control Measures Time Scale

Hazards and Consequences Immediate and Long-Term

Works and Services Workshop
Fire Risk
Flammable substances disorderly
placed on tables
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:22
Action
Flammable substances must be Immediate
properly stored in cabinets. 1 week
Workers should be provided with
guidelines on handling such
substances

Oil Drums placed near loads of All such materials that can cause Immediate
wood accidents and must be properly 1 week
Risk of Fire organized.
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934; Oil drum should be stored in a
3:22 specifically designated place
Tripping and Obstruction Risk
Debris & scrap blocking
entrance on either sides and at
front
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:23(1&3)
Inadequate provision of PPE
Risk of serious injury
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:25&26
Inadequate sign boards or
warnings (few in English)
Risk of chaos or disaster in
emergency situations
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
7:76(1)
Debris as well as all such materials Immediate
blocking the exit should be cleared 1 week
immediately.
Staff must be trained to keep the
exit and doorways clear at all times.
Proper equipment should be Immediate
provided to the workers. 1 week
They must be guided on its use and Instant
clear working rules must be 1 day
conveyed to use PPE at all times.
Helmets that are already available
should be made use of until rest of
the PPE is provided
Proper sign boards and warnings Immediate
must be displayed in vernacular 1 week
that is understandable to the staff.
English signs and warnings must be
maintained.
Emergency Exit
Trapping risk inside the central
working unit
Materials and objects blocking
the entrance way
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:23(3)
Wood sheets and worn-out
furniture disorderly placed in the
inner section of the workshop
Risk of Oxygen deficiency
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:14(1,2,3,4)
Tripping and Electrocution
Risk
Power supply wire
unsystematically placed on the
floor
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:25, 26
Materials should be properly Intermediate
organized and stockpiled in 1 month
designated shelves or storage
places.
All unnecessary materials should be Intermediate
disposed or reusable items should 1 month
be properly segregated and stored
in designated storage areas
Proper wiring or wire covers (hard Instant
wall binding wire pipes) should be 1 day
used to communicate wiring and
power.
Such practices must be ceased
immediately and rules must be
made and conveyed immediately to
avoid accidents
Toxic Hazard
Utensils placed with machinery
and chemicals
Risk of Ingesting hazardous
substances
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:13
Contamination Risk
Uncovered utensils in the
working area
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:13
Objects and Materials
Hordes of scrap material may
fall over or collapse
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:26
Poor Ventilation
Two small ventilation windows
in the room
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:14(1,2,3,4), 16
A designated space must be Instant
organized for eating and cooking. 1 day
All such disorderly practices must Intermediate
be ceased immediately 1 month
Facilities such as fridge must be
provided to store food.
Such practices should be banned Instant
and a proper space must be 1 day
arranged for eating and cooking Immediate
with provision of sink and a table to 1 week
place utensils
Materials and usable items must be Intermediate
arranged properly with markings in 1 month
language understandable to
workers.
Proper ventilation must be provided Immediate
Windows must be made and large 1 week
fans or exhaust fans must be fixed 2 weeks
to allow substantial ventilation to
ignore discomfort, exhaustion or
unconsciousness
Lack of fans or other means of
cooling room temperature
Risk of suffocation or
unconsciousness in case of
chemical discharge
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:14&16
Very hot outdoor working
conditions
Risk of health injury or serious
discomfort
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:16
Noise
Continuous noise of a mix of
activities and machines
Risk of hearing loss
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:25&26
Impulsive noise from
instantaneous sources
Risk of hearing loss
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:25&26
Fans and windows must be fixed Immediate
and if possible air coolers or mist 1 week
fans must be arranged to keep the 2 months
working area temperature low in
order to promote comfortable
working environment
Air coolers must be arranged or Immediate
some means of humidification must 2 weeks
be organized to avoid serious
discomfort and inefficient work
load especially in the current
season
PPE must be provided to evade Immediate
health issues related to hearing loss 1 week
and fatigue
PPE must be provided to evade Immediate
health issues related to hearing loss 1 week
and fatigue
Absence of PPE against noise PPE must be provided to evade Immediate
Risk of serious injury and health issues related to hearing loss 1 week
disability and fatigue
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:25&26

Poor Lighting Proper lighting should be ensured Immediate

Unorganized unit with
equipment and waste blocking
light from entrance
Risk of vision loss (correctness)
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:18(3)
Two small ventilators
insufficient for light provision
during daytime
Risk of vision loss (correctness)
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:18(3)
to avoid vision loss or inaccuracy in 1 week
vision Intermediate
Proper lighting design should be 1 month
made and lights should be placed
on walls and ceiling with lamps on
table
Windows should be widened or Immediate
new windows should be made to 1 week
make sunlight available during
daytime to avoid vision loss

Only two 20W and one 50W More lights should be fixed on Immediate
light available to workers walls and ceiling with high volt 1 week
Risk of vision loss (correctness) lamps on working units Intermediate
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934; 2 months
3:18(1,2,3)
Vibrations New tables or proper working Intermediate
Old/scrap working units modules must be made or arranged 1 month
Poor resistance against to avoid accidents and health issues
vibrations
Risk of Injury
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:25

Workstation Conditions Such practices must be forbidden Immediate

Tools disorderly placed Workers must be guided on storing 1 week
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934; and placing tools in a designated
3:26 box or shelf after use

Congested Working space All unnecessary materials or Immediate

OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934; manufactured goods must be 1 week
3:14,16,18,23&26 cleared from working area to make
space for ventilation and light
Such practices must be banned and
communicated immediately
Working Posture Seating arrangements must be made Immediate
Continuous stand and bending Or proper working units must be 1 week
posture made or arranged for workers to Intermediate
avoid fatigue, exhaustion or injuries 1 month

Absence of seating for indoor Temporary seating arrangements Immediate

and outdoor unit must be made 1 week
Proper working units with seating, Intermediate
lighting units must be made or 1 month
arranged

Cleanliness Dust and fumes can cause serious Immediate

Garbage and wood-waste
accumulated under and around
the tables and working units
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:13, 26
health issues 1 week
Workers must be conveyed to keep
the working area clean to avoid
breathing issues and health
difficulties
Cooling
Insufficient means of cooling
Risk of injury, health and serious
discomfort
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934;
3:16
Sufficient cooling must be provided Intermediate
through some means. 1 month
It is very important to keep the
working environment cool to avoid
fatigue and promote active working

Working Hours Workers must be allowed to rest Immediate

Permanent Workers properly to avoid serious health 1 week
Two shifts a day issues as a result of fatigue, Intermediate
More than 48 hours a week exhaustion syndrome. 1 month
OHS Rules: Factories Act 1934; Two shifts of permanent workers (in case special provision provided by provincial government under
3:34,49 must be hired to stay in line with special provisions for small factories)
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