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DiSAFE bizSAFE Level 2 Course On Risk Management Course duration: 14 hours "AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE LTD | Tol: (65 ) 6559 3898 Fax: (65) 6553 2018 Email: marketing@aaintermational.com.sg http:tiwww aainternational.com.sg AME COURSE PROGRAMME S/N | Topic of discussion 1 | Legal requirement: Understanding ofthe RM Regulations Overview of Risk Management methodology including = defiations azar identification “risk evaluation * control measures “communication tion of a RM Champion — 2 - formulating a RM Pian unique for your company - forming a RM tear Involing company line operation - chairing a Risk Assessment meeting documentation and records retention 3 the scope ofthe RM plan oles and Responsibilities of individuals in the company |__| “isting down the various job functions inthe comeany “4 _| Hazard identification, including how to identy the various hazards inthe workpaee .¢ mechanical elaceal,chemial, spe nafs, chemical, fee, | aeranal Consaieney Pe Ue versa z pies COURSE PROGRAMME 'S/N | Topic of discussion ‘5 | Risk Evaluation Introduce the concept of Likelihood and Severty risk ranking and risk mati © | Hands-on Exercise 2 | Establish the Hazard identification and Risk Evaluation methodology for your | company _ [7 | implementing Control Measures "Concept of ALARP. = Principle of Hierarchy of Conto for mitigating isk Managing residual sks. “Developing Safe Work Procedures | “Establish training for risk control “Reviewing effectiveness of Control Measures 8 | Hands-on Exercise 3 Establish the Control Measures methodology for your company 9 | Hazard Communication Change Management Hands-on Exercise 4 Consolidate the RM Plan and include @ eultable time frame forts implementation ‘ANInlematonal Consutancy Pie AA \ntrnatonal Constancy Pre id ver 20 4 [beset Course On Risk Management [ Part 1: Legal Requirement “| Tol: (65 ) 6553 3098 Fax: Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg bttpsiwawaainternational.com.sg ‘AA lnternatona! Constancy Ps ts fered o Table of Contents @ Legal requirement: Understanding of the RM Regulations a Overview of Risk Management methodology, including: + definitions «| hazard identification + risk evaluation + control measures + communication + reviews Alntrnatonal Constancy Pe ts ve.30 Understanding the RM Regulations Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 - The primary tool to effect the new framework First Reading 17° Getober 2008 Second & Third Reading: 17 January 2006 (passed by Pariament) Assented to by President = 6° February 2008 Came inte force + March 2008 ‘The Need for Reform ... Qur accident rates have stagnated... 7 Average frequency . ‘fate remained at22 How to achieve quantum improvement? "a __ Fundamentals must change ! LIPS P SP EP EES + neldon frequency Rte. feces pt en mana worked “an iernaional Consanay Pi Vve3d AE WSH 2018 an In April 2008, recognising the progress that had been made since | couy/ Reon Last vor 2004, Prime Minister Lee Hsien |S sree, Loong announced a new target for | ari, 2G WSH, challenging stakeholders to | niaSs, {oon lower the number of workplace | som ieee, fatalities to less than 1.8 per |S" 28 Goa 100,000 workers by 2018. This Note ‘Would allow Singapore to have one | Twain trate fof the best workplace safety | sone records in the word eos sa ‘Eamets ta cata cbahecton a US xpamatt abySueat oe Sai, ‘operas ne ‘Source fom ynsushe.sa(Worglace Solely and Health (WSH) 2018 document AAleerntons! Consutaney Pte Ld Yee 30 Legal Requirements The framework for the new Workplace Safety and Health Act and its regulations is to: | > Reduce risks at source | > Take greater industry ownership of WSH outcomes, > To prevent accidents through higher penalties for poor safety management For effective control of risk, risk assessment must be communicated to relevant parties. Ax etomatonal Consutany Pt Lid vero z Gian Legal Requirements Risk assessment is important because: > tis required by the law, e.g. Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations > Ithelps the stakeholders to eliminate, reduce or mitigate hazards > It keeps employees safe in their workplace AA Intematonl Constancy Ple Le vee 30 8 hicgAPe " Understanding Risk Management Regulations 2006 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS 1. Citation and commencement 2. Definitions 3. Risk assessment 4, Elimination and control of risk 5 Records of risk assessment, etc 6. Provision of information 7. Review of risk assessment 8. Offences AA tterationl Consultancy Ple Lis ver ATE WSH (Risk Management) Regulations - Risk Assessment In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall conduct a risk assessment in relation to the safety and health risks posed to any person who may be affected by his undertaking in the workplace Anerson Constancy Pe td ve. 30 10 a err piSAre WSH (Risk Management) Regulations - Elimination & control of risk In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall take all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate any foreseeable risk to any person who may be affected by his undertaking in the workplace. Where it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk, the employer, self-employed person or principal shall implement — (a) such reasonably practicable measures to minimise the risk; and (b) such safe work procedures to control the risk ‘A intamational Conan Pl is vee 30 0 bicSAFE WSH (Risk Management) Regulations - Elimination & control of risk Hreravely Coekrol mecsars ‘The measures shall include all or any of the following: (a) substitution; ~ rede (b) engineering contro; ~* (0) administrative control; ~ Pager work. Se rotator (0) provision & use of suitable personal protective equipment cit ‘x eteational Constancy Pi Lis ver 20 2 piste WSH (Risk Management) Regulations - Elimination & control of risk (con't) The employer, self-employed person or principal shall specify the roles and responsibilities of persons involved in the implementation of any measure or safe work procedure. + “substitution” means the replacement of any hazardous material, process, operation, equipment or device with less hazardous ones, ‘Ad ntemational Conese Pte is ven 30 “8 PiATE WSH (Risk Management) Regulations - Elimination & control of risk (con't) + “engineering control” — (a) means the application of any scientific principle for the control of any workplace hazard; and (b) includes the application of physical means or measures to any work process, equipment or the work environment such as the installation of any barrier, enclosure, guarding, interlock or ventilation system; International Cnoutaney Pt Lid ver 20 “ SATE WSH (Risk Management) Regulations - Elimination & control of risk (con't) + “administrative control” means the implementation of any administrative requirement which includes a permit- to-work system; + “safe work procedure” means any procedure for carrying out work safely, and includes any procedure which is to be taken to protect the safety and health of persons in the event of an emergency; ‘Internation! Consulaney Pie Ui (SAFE Records of risk assessment Every employer, self-employed person and principal shall— (2) maintain a record of any risk assessment conducted and any measure or safe work procedure implemented and (b) submit the record to the Commissioner when required by him from time to time, Every record shall be kept by the employer, self-employed person or principal for a period of not less than 3 years. AAInleeatona!Consutancy Pio Lis pitt Provision of information - Communication In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall take all reasonably practicable steps to ensute that any person in the workplace who may be exposed to a risk to his safety and health is informed of (a) the nature of the risk involved; and (b) any measure or safe work procedure implemented The employer, self-employed person and principal shall comply (1) whenever any risk assessment is revised, or where any ‘measure or safe work procedure implemented is changed. ‘NAintematonat Consutancy Plo Li ver 40 t picSATE Review of risk assessment In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall review and, if necessary, revise the risk assessment referred to in regulation 3 (1) at least once every 3 years The employer, self-employed person and principal shall review and revise the risk assessment referred to in regulation 3 (1) — (2) upon the occurrence of any bodily injury to any person as a result of exposure to a hazard in the workplace; or (b) where there is significant change in work practices or procedures. AA ntrnatonal Constancy Po Lis ver 30 18 (OMT Offences Any employer, self-employed person or principal who contravenes the regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction — (a) for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $10,000; and (b) for @ second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. ‘AA\nternaonal Conon Pie Ud Ve.30 19 RFE Overview of Risk Management Methodology - Definitions + “hazard” means anything with the potential to cause bodily injury, and includes any physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical or ergonomic hazard; + “risk” means the likelihood that a hazard will cause a specific bodily injury to any person; + “risk assessment” means the process of evaluating the probability and consequences of injury or illness arising from exposure to an identified hazard, and determining the appropriate measures for risk control. ‘Ad itematenal Consultancy Plo Ls isa Overview of Risk Management Methodology Risk Management is a key component of the new safety and health management framework underpinned by the new WSHA. The Act aims to reduce risks at source by making stakeholders accountable for managing the risks they create. Under the WSHA, risk management duties are imposed on every employer, self-employed person and principal. These parties must take all reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the workplace is safe and without risks to every person within its premises. Anletanatonal Constancy Pie Us vers a pissare Risk Management Risk Management entails: 1) Risk assessment of any work activity or trade; 2) Control and monitoring of such risks and 3) Communicating these risks to all persons involved. ‘These requirements are enshrined in the Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations which is effective from 1 March 2006. sep ‘AAlntrntonal Consutany Pe is ve. 20 2 "1 1 wit Aud adiy SUMS. Cte every ¢ evant REE TE Risk Management Process Chart Risk Assessment Hazard Identification |] Risk Evaluation Hightdedisniow Management endorsement Yes Risk [Record Keeping Accepted?, ‘Communication & Consultation Risk Control it: Effective functioning of risk control measures. ‘Monitor & Review Up-dating & continual improvement A Internationsl Const SATE Steps in conducting risk assessment ‘Anlnteational Consutsey Pt is er 20 24 12 HSK Course On Risk Management Part 2: Expectation of RM Champion ; AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE LTD | Tel: (65 ) 6553 2898 Fax: (65) 6553 3918 Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg http:worw-aainternational.comsg ‘International Congutaney Pie Us ve 20 (SAFE Table of Contents Expectation ofa RM Champion — formulating a RM Plan unique for your company ~ forming a RM team involving company line operation — chairing a Risk Assessment meeting = documentation and records retention AAIniereational Consultancy Pie Ls yer 10 vATE The Risk Management Plan aims to — identify those risks which might impact the project; — provide the basis of Risk Management Plan; — ensure each risk is analysed for probability and impact; ~ identify an appropriate contingency plan for high risks; — allocate ownership for the risks and its activity plan to an Action Officer; = establish and monitor a procedure for reviewing and evaluating risks on an on-going basis; — adding new risks, removing obsolete risks and updating current risks; and = report the status of current risks ‘AA Intemational Consutancy Pe Lit ‘vee 20 a SAFE Formulating a RM Plan unique for your company When formulating risk management measures, the following questions should be addressed in regard to each identified risk: + whether it is possible to eliminate the relevant source of risk entirely + whether the source of the risk can be isolated from workers; + whether the source of the risk can be controlled by engineering means, + whether the risk can be controlled by administrative means (such as the adoption of a different system of work, different working practices, oF the introduction of warning systems); + whether the risk can be avoided or reduced by the use of personal protective clothing or equipment _Souc hp aes go everett 90801 pat ‘ad memational Consutany Pt Lis voc 30 pis Formulating a RM Plan unique for your company + Define your project + Get input from others - Brainstorm on risks. Get several people together that are familiar with the project and ask for input on what could happen, how to help prevent it, and what to do if it does happen. Information gathering:- ~ Plant layout plan; = Inspections records; — List of chemicals used; See's) = List of machinery and tools used; — Records of past incidents and accidents; ~ Relevant legislation and codes of practices: A iterational Consutancy ie Lis vee 30 Formulating a RM Plan unique for your company + Identify the consequences of each risk - Gathered information about what would happen if risks materialized. Associate each risk with the consequences arrived at during that session. Be as specific as possible with each one. + List all identified risk elements — Not need to put them in any order just yet. Just list them one-by-one. + Assign probability. For each risk element on your list, determine if the likelihood of it actually materializing is Remote, Occasional or Frequent + Assign impact. In general, assign Impact as Major, Moderate or Minor based on MOM guidelines International Constancy Pte Li veus0 6 bicsATE Formulating a RM Plan unique for your company + Determine risk for the element. Using the risk matrix, determined the Low, Medium, High values for Probability and Impact + Develop mitigation strategies. Mitigation is designed to reduce the probability that a risk will materialize. + Compute your effective risk, Referring to the matrix table, we see that the overall risk is now categorized as Low. Originally the Risk was Medium. After contro! strategies have been added, your Exposure is Low. That means you have achieved a reduction in Risk through Mitigation. _AAIotematonal Constancy Pl Ws veusa 2 SAFE Forming a RM team involving company line operation + Itis being developed mainly by the Project Manager and the Team Managers who have the responsibility to manage the risk planning and execution activities. + In theory, any risk identified during the life of the project will need to be formally managed according to the Risk Management Plan. Alntrnatonsl Coneutaney Pt Lis SATE RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM + RA should be conducted by a team of persons who have a thorough knowledge of the work to be assessed. Team members should include management staff, process or facility engineers, technical personnel, supervisors, production operators, maintenance staff and safety personnel + The team leader should have also undergone training in RA. + Alternatively, a safety consultant trained in job safety analysis and risk management and has experience in RA could be engaged to conduct risk assessment. + The RA team should also include contractor/supplier personnel who are involved with the work, whenever necessary ‘Ailnernatonst Consus (SATE ESTABLISH RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM + Ateam of members consist of operational, maintenance & technical knowledge — Engineering expertise + Process or facility engineers — Operational technique & experience + Supervisors + Production operators — Maintenance experience + Maintenance staff ~ Safety & health knowledge & experience + Safety personnel a lnteratons: Congutany Pi is piste Team Member A team of members consist of operational, maintenance & technical knowledge + Team Leader + Management Staff + Process/Facilty Engineer * Technical Personnel + Supervisors + Production Operators + Maintenance Staff «Safety Manager/Executive ANinlematena! Gonsutanay to kts veus0 1“ DioshE QUALITY TEAM LEADER + Competent and Experience in the risk assessment technique used + A thorough and effective planner — Adequate pre-risk assessment planning + Familiar with relevant safety management elements + An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills, — Ability to conduct group discussion effectively & smoothly ‘Alntratonal Consultancy Pie Li ver 30 2 SNE The Team Leader should: 1) Have adequate knowledge of the risk assessment method; 2) Recommend appropriate risk control measures to reduce or eliminate the risks identified; 3) Prepare a record of the risk assessment for the employer after completion of the assessment; and 4) Assist management in monitoring the effectiveness of risk control measures after their implementation AA ntemational Consutancy Pie Lt Employees should: 1) Participate in the risk assessment or assist in conducting the risk assessment; 2) Adhere to the safe work procedures established to reduce any safety and health risks at the workplace; and 3) Inform their supervisors of any shortcomings in the safe work procedures or risk control measures. ‘AAtntematonal Consultancy Ple Lt (SNE Chairing a Risk Assessment meeting ‘One of the most important roles of the Chairperson is steering a Management Committee through its business effectively and efficiently. A good Chair will be mindful of the following basic points! Before the Meeting 1. Plan the agenda with the chief officer. Include items brought to you by other members. Decide the order and timing of the agenda, and who will introduce each one. 2. Identify which agenda items are for information, discussion or a decision. 3. Be well briefed about each item, and actions taken since the last meeting. 4, Ensure all necessary background papers are sent out with the agenda beforehand. 5. Check with staff that all relevant practical arrangements have been made, e.g. room layout, visual aids, etc. 6. Arve in good time before the meeting is due to start ‘AAInteatonal Consutancy Pi Lid ver 30 45 SATE Chairing a Risk Assessment meeting During the Meeting Communicate 1. Start the meeting. Welcome any new members. Make any necessary introductions. 2, Ensure that additions or amendments to minutes are recorded. 3. Setthe scene. State the objectives of the meeting & each item 4, Try to be brief when making a point. Control 41. Maintain control. Set out any time limits. 2. Allow flexibility and freedom of expression. 3. Keep to the agenda, 4, Ensure time is used effectively. ‘Alntrnatonal Conevtaney Pe is ATE Chairing a Risk Assessment meeting Coax 1. Ensure full participation. 2. Be prepared to highlight issues that no-one else will, and to be the one who always has to ask the awkward questions. Compare 4. Weigh up contributions impartially 2. All points in favour of a point should be summarised against al points not in favour. Clarity 4. Ensure everyone understands what is being discussed 2. Summarise. 3. Ensure that if jargon & abbreviations are used, all present understand them 4. Ensure that decisions are recorded. It can be useful to record decisions on a flip-chart as they are made. Intemational Consultancy Pte Us ver 20 ” SATE Chairing a Risk Assessment meeting Decision Making 1. Ensure that decisions are taken in the context of the organisations strategy and that they are recorded, together with who is going to implement them, Guide 1. Remember that above all you are there to guide the meeting 2. Steer members to work harmoniously and purposefully as a team. AAteeration! Consultancy te Us yee 30 “8 piSAFE At the End of the Meeting 4. Summarise decisions taken and action points 2. Agree a date for the next meeting - it is usually best to set dates well in advance. 3. Agree what special items will be put on the agenda of the next meeting and what work needs to be done, by whom etc. 4. Ensure that the minutes are written up, checked and sent out in good time Adana! Conitany Pett ven 30 » 1) 2) 3) 4 8) 8) 7 8) 9) SATE ‘An nlematona! Consus RECORD KEEPING Auwritten description of the RA must be kept for reference for 3 yrs. The records should include the following information: Names and designations of risk assessment team members Inventory of trades and / or work activities by process or location, associated with machinery, equipment and chemicals Hazards identification for each work activity, and possible types of accident or incident Existing risk control measures Risk level for each hazard Recommendations on additional risk controls required Persons involved in implementing the measures on risk reduction Signatures, date & designations of the persons conducting risk assessment Signature, date & designation of management approving or endorsing the assessment Pr is Vee 26 10 piste ACTIVITY BASED RISK ASSESSMENT ‘ANintamatinal Consutaney Pte Lis ve. s0 2 Activity-based Risk Assessment Form The Activity based Risk Assessment Form will help to facilitate the risk assessment process and enable you to record the findings of risk assessments based on a particular work activity. This involves the steps of identifying the hazards in each work activity in a work process, evaluation of risk by outlining the any existing risk control before determining the severity and likelihood of hazard occurrence to rank the risk level and listing possible additional risk control measures as well as indicating the action officer and follow-up date. AAlntametenal Constancy Pte Lis ver 2.0 2 "1 ee o Work Activities 23 Shas Company: Conducted by: Proves Locton | (Names, datos) oped (hoon teen CaatRoven Tefoven | (Date) Date Date: a ‘a ms ef = vo] Mee | ws | iat, | A | we | antes |S | |S Peron at Nan comet | tfotonn cam) | ‘Anerson! Consutaney Pi id 12 TRADE BASED RISK ASSESSMENT biSAFE Trade-based Risk Assessment Form The Trade-based Risk Assessment Form will help you to identify common hazards associated with a particular trade and determine existing or non-existing possible measures to eliminate or reduce the risks. It includes prompts to guide you in considering if these hazards are present in your work situation. Unlike the activity-based approach which involves a more elaborate determination of risk level based on severity and likelihood of hazard occurrence, in the trade-based approach, the risk evaluation step essentially involves a “Yes" or “No” assessment. “Yes” indicates that a risk is present regardless of whether the risk level is “High”, “Medium” or "Low". “No” means that there is no risk present. In other words, as long as a hazard is identified, it is considered a risk, regardless of its severity or likelihood ‘Adintematonal Coneutaney Pie Us ve.3.0 2 Company: . No. ‘Trade name Main Activity Alnteraonal Coneutaney Pl id vec 30 28 14 Heer = aa ‘ite cesaion waren teunevew {ower Bat et acd Lstotishconenenres | senate te Acton wise Tetttisensnaing nese hee Roca ‘Aiiamatonal Soran Fe Ls Tera Toasmansane |p termes mamma aiaa ia Career | esos [e meameans eecnra, [ccna aa aa s| 15 (ieSATE Other Methods There are other methods of conducting risk assessments, but all methods should include the three basic steps of Hazard Identification, Risk Evaluation and Risk Control, and the selection of control measures must be based on the principles of Hierarchy of Control. ‘AAlnereatonal Consultancy Pl Lt vero Ea Thank You 16 bigAFE Course On Ri k Management ] Part 3: Hands-on Exercise AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE LTD Tol: (65 ) 6553 3898 Fax: (65) 6553 3918 Email: marketing@aaintornational.com.sg http shwww.aainternational.com.sg AAInternational Constancy Pe is "0 f BiesAe Establish the scope of the RM plan * Roles and Responsibilities of individuals in the company + Listing down the various job functions in the company A eternatonat Constancy Pi Lid Ven 20 2 BieSAE Establish the Roles and Responsibilities of individuals in the company Pia ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | + Employer + Employee + Risk Assessment Team Leader A ntratonal Consutany Pie Lid Ves 30 4 piste Part | ‘AAlnternatonl Consultancy Pie Li ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIE ver 20 Piste ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees Port 2, sta I ‘Atnternatonal Constancy Plo Lit vee 0 ‘ (NEE [ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Leader Port 2 RAC AA nlematioral Consutany Pr id Ve. 20 z RTE Listing down the various job function the company _ ‘AA nleational Consutaney Pi id [_ bidfFE Course On Se] k Management Part 4: Hazard Identification [AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE LTD | Tol: (65 ) 6553 3898 Fax: (65) 6553 3018 Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg http:warw.aainternational.com.sg AAlnernatonsl Constancy Pe Ls Ver 30 SATE Table of Contents Hazard identification How to identify the various hazards in the workplace, e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical, noise, slips and falls, fire, ete AA nieatora! Constancy Pi Lis NTE Hazard Identification “Hazard” is defined in WSH (Risk management) Regulation a: “anything with the potential to cause bodily injury, and includes any physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical or ergonomic hazard” sional Conutany Pe Ltd ven 30 Pi2SATE AE Hazard Identification Identifying the hazards associated with the activity of each process and type of potential accidents or incidents. ‘The aim is to spot hazards, brainstorm on all the possible types of accidents and il health that can happen due to the hazard, and identity the persons that can be victims of the accident or il health, Workplace safety and health hazards can be identified by considering: Machinery or plant eg. unguarded machines Method of work e.g. repeated tasks and unsafe work practices Electrical and mechanical hazards Manual material handling e.g. liting, pulling and pushing Chemicals 6g. corrosive substances Machinery or plant eg. unguarded machines Environmental conditions, e9. slippery surfaces, lighting lovel, Lnstable soil conditions + Layout and location of equipment AA nlemational Constancy Pte Ls Ver 30 4 piAFE Possible types of accident or incident and ill health includ Person fling from height Person fling from height + Banting emnetaht | Goethe {Questing emt Searls on eee « Rapezasn * phyton peer : eee + Noise induced deafness + Noise induced deafness Ef osreans < Sarmnne + SES chro Gagan acre + Struck by or against object. + Struck by or against object + Soft tissue damage. + Soff tissue damage (sprains, strains) (sprains, strains) biSKFE Possible types of accident or incident and ill health include: Persons-at-risk include: + Persons directly involved in the operation + Persons not directly involved in the operation + Visitors of the workplace + Members of the public AIntemaonal Constancy Pi Lis yen 30 6 sm | cr | Fe ANInjernatonal Constancy Pe Lid ver 20 ATE Hazard Identification Steps for Hazard Identification Step 1: Breakdown of activities (1b) Step 2: Identify the hazards of each step (1c) ‘Step 3: Identify the consequence(s) of each hazard (14) bist azard Identification - Mechanical Hazards Rotating, reciprocating, transverse actions; Cutting, severing services; In-running nip points. a SS TE SS ‘ANinternatonal Coneutancy Pt is ‘Vee 20 BiesArE Hazard Identification - Electrical hazards: + Electrical tools Broken plugs Electrical wires Instruments Improper Plugs AA Intenatonal Consutancy Pe Lid ye. 30 10 SAFE Hazard Identification - Chemical hazards: + Solvents in paints + Acids and alkalis + Adhesives + etc Exposure to Chemicals ver 30 _Adintemational Coneuigny Pl id ATE Hazard Identification - Chemical hazards: Dermatitis due to Expasure to Chemicals Alnreatonal Consutanoy Pi ts ver 30 iesate = Hazard Identification - Noise s Noise can be generated by: + Jack hammer + Metal shearing + Material / product handling + Equipment eu i i uaineaviasnnaingae aa aH ‘Metal shearing Jock hammer AAInernatonal Consultancy Pe Ltd ven a0 s3 Pies Hazard Identification — slip & Fall ‘Some of the most common causes of slip, trip and fall: + Adverse weather conditions + Uneven sidewalks + Potholes + Slippery tiling / floors + Unbalanced flooring (SRT Hazard Identification Driving (forklift): + Overloading; + Improper use of forklift; + Over speeding; + Inadequate maintenance + Untrained operator Overturning due to high speed “AAintamatonal Consultancy Pie Us ver 30 15 Hazard Identification Ergonomic hazards: + Highly Repetitive motion + Manuel handling of heavy items + Awkward body position + Improper posture + High hand force + Moderate to high hand- arm vibration etc Alntrnatonal Constancy Pl ts AE jazard Identification Standing and reaching to the load, standing on balls of the feet _Atntrnatonsl Constancy Ple Lid oe 30 2 pics fife jazard Identification Material Loading bidKfE Course On Risk Management Part 5: Risk Evaluation "AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE LTD | Tel: (65 ) 6553 3898 Fax: (65) 6553 3918 Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg http:/www.aainternational.com.sg AA tnierations Congutancy Pe Lis ee 30 1 Table of Contents Risk Evaluation - introduce the concept of Likelihood and Severity risk ranking and risk matrix Hands-on Exercise 2 | _ Establish the Hazard identification and Risk Evaluation | methodology for your company Ad Intamatenat Consultancy Pia Us vee 20 piAsAte Risk Evaluation Step2 Eien a aman = stein lise Marat O40 = | twain | eta Vrsoa | Sa ve | im |] seta | comm [Seem | wsnat] ES, | ga! foie oma | Sinn cna | Pe L . Z| 4 | {+—- | AA otenaonl Constancy Pe Ls vec 90 SAFE RISK EVALUATION Risk evaluation consists of: Identifying the existing risk control measures; Assessing the potential severity of the hazards; Determining the likelihood of occurrence and Assessing the risk level based on the severity and fkelnood. PeNs Risk is made up of two parts: 1, Expected SEVERITY of the hazard; and 2. LIKELIHOOD of the occurrence of the accident / incident or ill health taking into account the existing risk controls. AA ntanatonal Consultancy Pl Lt DiesFE For example: If slipping on the stairs (hazard), could result in death or disablement, then which rating it must be given SEVERITY of the hazard Give each hazard a severity marking as indicated in the table below: Risk Level Effect of hazard High Risk (3) Fatal injury / Permanent disabling injury Medium Risk (2) - Disabling injury / Injury causing time off work Low Risk (1) = First aid only i.e. What outcome should the hazard become a reality? ‘AAtitnatlonal Censutancy Pte ver 30 SARE LIKELIHOOD of the occurrence + Whatis tolerable depends on the circumstances and on human values as welll as on technological information, and, in the area of public policy ‘A mtrnatenai Constancy Pi Lid ve. 20 bicSAFE Severity of Hazard Severity is the degree or extent of injury or harm caused by the hazards, or as a result of an accident. The severity is classified into 3 categories as Minor, Moderate & Major. Descti No injury, injury or il-health requiring first aid treatment ‘only (includes minor cuts and bruises, irritation, il-health with temporary discomfort) ‘Moderate | Injury requiring medical treatment oril-health leading 10 disability (includes lacerations, buns, sprains, minor fractures, dermatitis, deafness, work-related upper limb disorders) Major Fetal, serious injury or life-threatening occupational disease (includes amputations, major fractures, multiple injuries, occupational cancer, acute poisoning and fatal | diseases) Aton Constancy Pi id ver 30 2 (SATE Likelihood of occurrence Likelihood of occurrence of an accident or incident or ill health is also classified into three categories as Remote, Occasional and Frequent, Likelihood Description Remote Not likely to occur Occasional | Possible or known to occur Frequent |Common or repeating occurrence t RE Risk level Once the severity & likelihood have been established, the risk level can be determined. Using the 3 X 3 matrix, the risk level may be classified as low, medium or high and is at the intersection of the severity row & the likelihood column. . ~ Likelihood] - 71 — Remote | Occasional | Frequent Severity Medium High | High Major Risk Risk | Risk Low Medium High Moderate Risk Risk Risk wine Tow] tow | Mase Risk Risk Risk AA mtmatonal Conetane Peis ve.30 ° picsate - Risk Level €.9. Forklift truck and people using shared walkwe y eeu YS Shared walkways are a aw very high isk Likelihood i ~ j gaa Remoth | Occasional recur Severity semmeeaee | i | | Mediur High High Major a is | Medium High | Moderate oe ree fae Low Medium Risk Risk [AA nornationsl Coneutancy Pte Lid vou 20 10 (ATE just as an ‘AAteernatonal Const ‘Acceptable + Comparing risks against benefits is hugely subjective, unacceptable to another. + Risk tolerability depends on how a risk is perceived, and risk perception differs greatly between people, the reasons being psychological, social, and cultural. + The process of risk analysis involves subjective judgement at every stage. It is not an objective process but a tool for arriving at approximate risk values so as to inform decision-making Risk intolerable risk to one may be quite ~ No additional risk control measures may be needed. «= Frequent review may be needed B Moderately Acceptable ~ Risk level is reduced to as low as is practicable within a defined time period, ~ Interim risk control measures, such as administrative controls, may be implemented. = Management attention is required. Not Acceptable A tneratons! Conauitan ~ High Risk level must be reduced to at least Medium Risk before work commences. ~ There should not be any interim risk control measures and risk control measures should not be overly dependent on personal protective equipment or appliances. If need be, the hazard should be eliminated before work commences. - Immediate management intervention is required before work commences, Prete ven 30 | fiSff~ Course On Risk Management | | Part 6: Hands-on Exercise 2 AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE LTD ‘Tol: (65 ) 6553 3898 Fax: (65) 6563 3018 Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg bttp:tiwww.aainternational.com.sg Ak nteroational Constancy Pe id ve. 20 ‘ ATE Hands-on Exercise 2 Establish the Hazard identification and Risk Evaluation methodology for your company details materials to be given in class * Chemical Handling & Blending Process + Process for Loading & Unloading Chemicals into Isotankers + Changeover of Gas Cylinders + Lifting Operation h Participant is encouraged to establish hazard ation and risk evaluation relevant to their own industry ‘The slide presented showing different activities served as a guide Mlnemationl Constancy Pe ss ve. 30 SREE No, | Process/Location 1 | Chemical Handling Chemical Handling & Blending Process Work Activities Receiving bulk chemicals ‘Weighing of raw materials, 2 | Blending Process i— Mixing/Blending Packing into smaller containers / drums Maintenance of mixer/blender Cleaninghvashing of mixeriblending Deo eas 2. Risk Evaluation ‘Ad nteational Coneutoney le Us ‘Chemical Handling tty 1 | Receiving bulk chemicals 2 | Weighing ofraw ‘materials 3 | Ming Blending ‘Adlnlamatona! Cons Pres versa DicSAFE ap ncn inc AM nunated CommeyPeis wee : PiZSAFE Chemical Handing Beers - el erenicas ‘Leaking drums) (Chemical spl, exoessive Mm | 0 u oan rosa ae egn | ieee ererceee el eee CE pescado ES ‘2A nornational Consutancy Pte ver 30 ‘ Pics ATE Chemical Handling PEs [Fret exincens | pee eas Eros malion | heath eo fsa pos Charl veep esse sn Dats, ean ooo ansoptonefevents | imchenes ovenenve Excessive inhalation of | heath dueto chemical vo [0 | m dusttom aw mats | ovexeeve in powder od fo) Baty coroave Bylo bans [we sokons(eg. acs, atatset) Splashes by chemicals | Eye/ skin raion, wa | duirgagiaton! ing! | dats i bende | {AA rane! Constancy tes wer30 1 (OSNFE Blending Process eres ie Fetopeies ——[Risataoms a reduced agtaon, mitng orblondng fd Excessive nie Tobe died diane exposure fom moving mechanical pans of mer ortlender | Shlashedby remicals | Eye sn aon, wo | o | ding sotaton| ising) | sera biendeg ‘sAlnternational onautnay Pt Lid bioSAPE Process for Loading & Unloading Chemicals into Isotankers [1No, ]ProcessiLocation | Work Activites EF 1-1 Connect transfer pipes from vessel to Loading Isotanker 1 |Chemicals into [7.2 Load chemicals into Isotanker 'sotankers 1.3 Uncouple transfer pipes from isotanker ~~ [2.4 Connect transfer pipes from isotanker | Unloading [torecelving vesset 2 |Chemicals from [2.2 Load chemicals into recewving vessel | Isotankers [2.3 Uncouple transfer pipes from receiving Yee teeceeeresteneees VSG | eeeaeneeaey oe Af natal Constany Pe is ea0 ° a te a 2 No hee aor ren Gia 1 | Connect ransier pipes | from vossl to lsotanker 1.2 | Load Chernicas into Isolanker 13 | Uncoupie ranser Pipes fom istanker 24 | Comect vansir pipes | | trom isotanior to receiving vessel 22 | Load chemicals into aceivng vessel 23 | Uncouple wansir pipes from receiving vessel _AAntonatonal Consutangy Pe Lis ve. 30 10 Pie Lending Chemicals nto lstankore No | sa a reece ata [ct |eamnect [ty fling ave | Bay head vies —_ a tort [Fla tam hes | Deas, foctoes are a ies om serial pas x vave | nee buns "| Terao |i exci oened | | upon irgct wth he | ground _ | 72 |taad | Fonvesrissonsof | healn ave to ronic | crema | nenicascreatesin | chericloverspose | into | headspace of ictanker | isotanker | during filing _ Lt 4 Chanicaleksdieto | Slis heath eto we | O | | corrosion or wear and chemical overexposure | | tear of tense pes | Fatal cnn Ba wei z biSAFE Leading Chemicals into totankers SCREEN No | ny we ‘|: |S 72|tcod | rdesabichazadows |heath do tochonica’ | wo | 0 | | Chemicals | praducs from mixing of | overexposure | sto | reompatl chomcats isoanker_[Froand explosion [Dealt ues bm [o 73 |Uncoue [ity fang vave | Head boty ines | to | 0 tensier | Faingtomneigts [Deans teaues evans | te | © vives Ghemiaspasnas (Eye/slinbumsor | so | 0 fom |yaveisaoteraly | tation isaanter [opined upon nga wae geund ‘a lntemational Cnsutancy Pe Lid ver 90 2 sey at Persona isk Ls a transfer [Chemical splash as valve | Skin/ eye burns we | 0 ere is accidentally opened upon into _| cericals ‘sotanker Deaths, injuries: Wa — on | ‘AA iemational Consultancy Pie Lid Ver 3.0 3 ees ees 23 | Uncouple | Hitby falling valve Body / head injuries Transfer | Chemical splash as valve | Skn/ eye bums Pipes from is accidentally pened upon Receiving | impact with the ground vessel Adinirnational Consutsncy Pt id vero bieSAFE Changeover of Gas Cylinders ProcessiLocation | Work Activities “| [711 Disconnect line from cylinder , [orengeoveras [12 Remove aos oylinder after checking itis Gas Cylinders FY 1.3 Replace empty cylinder with filed oylinder ~ 1 | | |_—__ - — j Ad ienstonal Constr Pe Ls wer 30 1s Changeover of Gas Cylinders men No | sy aw 11 | Bisconnect t ne tom cylinder [Remwots PT yee Chin tr | rn Checking itis enply 13 | Replace empty cinder with filed oyincer AA ntomatonal Consutany Po Ltd ver 20 16 SATE Oxyacetylene cylinder Changeover of Gas Cylinders re as af «© a a [| a No | Sar = setrecmane | S| t | oo “TH | Disconnect [lkalaonofresaue ges | heath due to me fo] tne tom {inline Chemical overoxposure der [Inhalation of remaining | Wheath due to we fo] w | 2s inoylnder chemical overexposure | | Uncontoled eakof —_[itheath due to chemical | we | 0 | upstteam gas nlo ges | overexposure, cylinder storage area ‘unconsciousness, deaths | Hit by Ahi hose Bruises [1 [oe 1.2 [Remove | Hitby oppingiaing | Head body injures | Ma | 0 Gas | yinder [ag] cinder [Manu iting of Back aches pane me [0 ater | navy oytndor chosing itisempy [ J “A mematenal Cosulangy Pe verso @ es ve | i SE Pe 73] Roscoe [ty rengtaing | iain eo charia | a] 0 4 empty ‘oylinder ‘overexposure 0 is or it i ‘with filed | Manual iting of heavy | Back aches / pains | Mo | 0 ry Jyinder | oyinder t al | | Exoessiveinhalaton of [cheatin due tochemical | MoO [ wt | |eesdiswleang | ovreeue |r Thank You | hiSAFE Course On Risk Management | Part 7: Implementation Control _ Measure AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE | ‘Tol: (65 ) 6553 3898 Fax: (65) 6563 3018 Email: markoting@zaintomnational.com.sg bttp:/Aww.aalnternational.com.sg ‘AA ntamatenal onsutaney Pt is ver 20 bieSAFE Table of Contents Implementing Control Measures = Concept of ALARP Principle of Hierarchy of Control for mitigating risk - Managing residual risks ~ Developing Safe Work Procedures - Establish training for risk control ~ Reviewing effectiveness of Control Measures Hands-on Exercise 3 - Establish the Control Measures methodology for your company AAtntrnonsl Constancy Pe Lis ye. 30 2 BAR “ALARP" + ALARP? is short for “as low as reasonably practicable” ~ involves weighing a risk against the trouble, time and money needed to control it + Using “reasonably practicable” allows us to set goals for stake- holders, rather than being prescriptive. + In most cases, we can decide by referring to existing ‘good practice’ that has been established by a process of discussion with stakeholders to achieve a consensus about what is ALARP. + Forhigh hazards, complex situations, we build on good practice, using more formal decision making techniques, including cost- benefit analysis, to inform our judgement What is meant by reasonably practicable? + “Reasonably practicable’ ... a computation must be made by the ‘owner in which the quantum of risk is placed on one scale and the sacrifice involved in the measures necessary for averting the risk (whether in money, time of trouble) is placed in the other, and the Tisk being insignificant in relation to the sacrifice +The decision is weighted in favour of health and safety because the presumption is that the stake-holder should implement the risk Feduction measure. To avoid having to make this sacrifice, the stake-holder must be able to show that it would be grossly Aisproportonate to the benefits of riskreduction thet would be achieved. AAInernstons! Consul VANE Principle of Hierarchy of Control for mitigating risk ‘The control of hazards and reduction of risks can be accomplished by following the Hierarchy of Control measures below. These control ‘measures ere not usually mutually exclusive e.g. engineering controls can be implemented together with administrative controls like training and safe work procedures. a. Elimination Elimination of hazards refers to the total removal of the hazards and hence effectively making all the identified possible accidents and il health impossible, This is a permanent solution and should be attempted in the first instance. If the hazard is removed, al the other Management contol, such as workplace monitoring and surveillance, training, Safety auditing, and record keeping will no longer be required. Eg. Laser marking of semiconductors eliminates the use of solvent for ink marking, AAintematonal Coneutney Pi Lis ve. 20 5 Elimination Laser cutting eliminates noise hazard from powered saws. Aloernons! Constancy le Ls © (NTE Hierarchy of Control b. Substitution This involves replacing the hazard by one that presents a lower risk. Eg, Asbestos can be substituted with non-asbestos materials. A water-based paint can be used instead of a solvent-based paint, \ % ‘A nteratonal Consutaney Pia Lid vee 30 z Substitution The table provides some examples: Instead Of. Consider: benzene (causes cancer) _| toluene, ketones organic solvents (causes _| water-detergent solutions various effects on body) leaded glazes, paints, versions that do not contain pigments (causes various lead effects on body) _ ee sandstone grinding wheels | synthetic grinding wheels (causes severe respiratory |such as aluminium oxide illness due to silica) _Atnteationsl Coneutancy Pe Ls NEE c. Engineering controls Engineering controls are physical means that limit the hazard. These include structural changes to the work environment or work processes, erecting a barrier to interrupt the transmission path between the worker and the hazard. Eg. Isolation or containment of hazards, application of machine guards and manual handling devices. 2 we Hierarchy of Control AA toternatons Consultancy Pte Us, ver 30 3 iOSNFE Where are controls used? Controls are usually placed — At the source (where the hazard "comes from") — Along the path (where the hazard “travels") — At the worker ‘Worker _AAntemstionsl Consutaney Pte Lt erry (ONE Engineering controls - Enclosure {An enclosure keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker. Enclosed equipment, for example, is tightly sealed and it is only opened for cleaning or maintenance. ‘Intemational Conautancy Pe Lis ver 10 fa piSAE Engineering controls-Local Exhaust Ventilation + Captures the contaminated air at the source; r + Ductwork that carries the contaminated air away from the source; + Air cleaning devices may also be present that can remove ‘contaminants such as dust (particulates), gases and vapours from the air before itis discharged into the environment (outside air) AAlnierstiona Conautancy Pe Ls yeu 30 2 picsare Source - Engineering controls Nolte and Viteaton Cont _ninteatonal Consutaney Pl Ws yews biSAFE Noise Attenuation Methods | i roa aroun | 12 AA merrtone! Consultancy Pe Li bicsAFE shi HIERARCHY OF CONTROL d. Administrative controls ‘These reduce or eliminate exposure (0 a hazard by adherence to procedures or ncruton, Documentation should emphasise all the stops {be taken and the contois te be used in carrying out the activity safely Safe Work Practices Developing and implementing standard operating procedures Traning and education of employees about the operating procedures as well as other necessary workplace Waning Preparing and training for emergency response fo incidents suchas sil fire or employee nu. Education and Training Employee education and ining on how to conduct their work safely he Kerminnze the tek of expocue ands a onic element of any comics workplace health an safely program. Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping ie essential to prevent the accumulation of hazardous Sttoxie materiale (6g, bul-up of dustr contaminant on ledges, oF Seams), or hazardogt conaons (6g. poor slockping) 2A ntnational Constancy Pte Ls Ver 40 16 PiSATE 7 ERARCHY OF CONTROL e. Personal protective equipment This should be used only as a last resort, after all other control measures have been considered, or as a short term contingenoy during maintenance / repair or as an additional protective measure. The success of this control is dependent on the protective equipment being chosen correctly, as well as fitted correctly and worn at all times when required by employees. Selection of Proper PPE ‘Alntenatonal Consutaney Pt Lis ver a0 2 HIERARCHY OF CONTROL Eliminate / Substitute Engineering Controls Administrative Measures ‘AAInernatonsl Consutaney Pl is BAFE Managing Residual Risks Residual risks are the remaining risks for which the planned risk controls are not able to effectively remove or control. For example, ifthe risk control involves the use of fall arrest hamess ‘and lanyards (a type of personal protective equipment), then one of the residual risks is that the workers may not hook up the lanyards to protect themselves. In this case, the risk assessment team may highlight training (administrative control) as a further measure to ensure that residual risk is further minimised. Once all the risk controls are selected and their residual risks highlighted, the risk assessment team needs to identify the action offcers and follow-up dates. In this way, the specic action officers to implement the controls can be clearly identified, and the follow-up dates will help to ensure timeliness in implementation, _Aninternatons| Coreutae (ATE The Three Step Method | Based on the limits and intended | use of the system or process Inherenty safe design Protective measures Sefeguarding and additonal provided by the protective measures developer or designer Information for use, (Suppter)| warning signs, simak, warning devices Instruction handbook Protective measures ‘implemented by Work organization, Procedures the user Instruction, Permit to Work System Provision and Use of Additional Safeguards Use of Personal Protective Equioment Training etc. AdInveratons! Coveney Pe Lid iver aoe 2 10 Disa £ Safe Work Procedures + Arising from the risk assessment, safe work procedures for work which may pose safety and health risks should be established and implemented. The safe work procedures should include the safety precautions to be taken in the course of work and during an emergency, as well as the provision of personal protective equipment, (SATE piesa Risk Control step 3 ovr costes Oe fer [ie | remmvern | am co | Feo | An eternationsl Constancy Pe Ls verso 2 Pishe Additional Control Measures Additional control measures shall be identified when: 4 Risk level (Section 24) is identified as high risk after implementation of existing control measures, ++ Improvements can be made to further reduce the risk Additional control measures shall be identified following the hierarchy of control measures. AdIntamatona! Constancy Pl i ver 20 23 DIBA Additional Control Measures Besides the control measures mentioned earlier for each hazard, Safe Work Procedures (administrative control) shall be established and maintained for all works including: ¥ Routine work: normal daily operation of machines ¥ Non-routine work (Ad-hoc work): maintenance ANIntematonal Conutaney Pi Lid vor 3.0 24 12 SAFE Establish training for risk control + Itis important to provide training and instruction for the workers, supervisors and others in relation to any new control measures and the application of any safe work procedure that has been introduced + Managers and supervisors should inform workers about the types of control measures that will be implemented, how they will be implemented and who will be involved in the implementation. + Itis important to explain the reasons for the changes, how they will benefit the workers’ safety and the consequences if they fail to follow the control measures. ‘AInterntonal Consultancy Pe Lis Ve. 3.0 25 ig for risk control Supervisors should be responsible for: + making sure new workers are aware of the control measures + ensuring that new control measures are being implemented and used as planned and correcting behaviour where necessary + ensuring that the SWP are being followed by the workers. Generally supervisors provide ongoing guidance and assistance to workers, which is important when new control measures are implemented or existing measures are changed. lpi pocouncdsacteenscespltiran Ome Pres AA nteatonat Const yen 30 13, BREE Reviewing effectiveness of Control Measures When monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of a control measure, it is important to weigh up whether the chosen controls are actually doing the job, or they need some modification ‘AAIneratonsl Consutancy Pe Ut Ve. 30 2 SAFE When monitoring the effectiveness of control measures, ask the following questions: Have the chosen control measures been implemented as planned? — Are the chosen contro! measures in place? ~ Are the measures being used? = Are the measures being used correctly? Are the chosen control measures working? — Have any the changes made to manage exposure to the assessed risks resulted in what was intended? ~ Has exposure to the assessed risks been eliminated or adequately reduced? AAIntersasonal Consutancy Po Ls ven 30 28 44 (FR When monitoring the effectiveness of control measures, ask the following questions: Are there any new problems? — Have the implemented control measures introduced any new problems? — Have the implemented control measures resulted in the worsening of any existing problems? AAleternatonst Constancy Pe is vee 30 2 picsArE Reviewing effectiveness of Control Measures To answer these questions: — consult with workers, supervisors and health and safety representatives — measure people's exposure (e.g. taking noise measurements in the case of isolation of a noise source) ~ consult and monitor incident reports ~ review safety committee meeting minutes where possible. AA niematonal Constancy Pe 1s Yee 30 2 15 [ icgare Course On k Management | (85) 6553 3898 Fax: (66) 6563 3918 ‘marketing@aainternational.com.sg http:/wwrw.aainternational.com sg ‘AA International orsutancy Pts Ls Aen (NTE Hands-on Exercise 3 Establish the Control Measures methodology for your company details materials to be given in class * Chemical Handling & Blending Process + Process for Loading & Unloading Chemicals into Iso-tankers + Changeover of Gas Cylinders + Lifting Operation Note : Each Participant is encouraged to establish control ] ‘measure rolovant to their own industry The slide presented showing diferent acties served asa guide AA SAE Chemical Handling & Blending Process No, | Process/Location Work Activities Receiving bulk chemicals, + | Chemical Handling Weighing of raw materials | Mixing/Blending | Pectng io smal contaners rum _ | Maintenance of mixer/blender 7 [Cleaning washing ofmierbendng 2 | Blending Process Anintematonal Consusany Pies (SATE res es Fae ah 1 [Receking | Novng veces [nurs or deat fom ~ =a bulk ‘ac acient chemicals ‘Chea inhlaton kn abecpton ofcramials Tahaan of | health rom chemist fugive overexposure herical missions «fe |e | ES st [Reso Pinatonot | eamton ba [iano | ome ni | padsston | ergo trios | |rsow | | incompattie | Ey _ Fret | aac | penn (ONTE Chemical Handling aie 2 |Weahig [Free | inuies/doats | craw | extesons teas Excessive | Iphealhdueto intaaten | enema! clsohent | overexposure vapous Ee ‘AAlniematonsl Constancy Pe ts Ver 20 5 Answers ‘AInieafional Consutsrey Pte Lid Ver 30 1 Chemical Handling {Hazard etieaton Ris Cont ee ee — 7 [Resa | Rar wie | ber eats fon | Mbt ard cok Gating ae tateessiet | Abe et int chewicats + Designate loadinglunloading bay: I | [ta ear sare zl [Taapaana? | Coenen [ht anger cann pons | Jeonores | sess «Pe noah | rates [paw sheorpon + Build bund walls chemicals + Implement emergency plans. | = Conduct regular crits Thauiono! | tion da | ehapr oc oa tugitive ‘overexposure: | + install ventilation system in storage area Chemical | + Provide wo-wentate, non-a- eae ‘conditioned work area ‘AAlntrnatonsl Constancy Pe Ud ver 30 6 PioSNFE Chemical Handling 4) Hazart dentifcation ee 7 |Reosving [Innaatont | Wineat rom — | = Engag competent person n charge io mange tak | Hara |etemea | hare ataences chemicals | reducsiran | overexpceure | + Sogregateicomoatbles tndesate = Provide wert, cadre wre recone Labelchemicals uterial Sofety Dot hac | won + Oblanand use information SDSS | ieconpatbe + Pride hazard conan ang ind + nglomentsate work provsdures Fee = Senet arpa aloes = Prbigion el sous, king an ope foes | - + Provide wellventiated, non-ar-condiioned work area a, “Latelcheness/Obtin ante norate SDSS mo | Proenza conan enag | farerabe | +tmplementsafe work procedures emergency plans vapours | + Conduct regular dis 7S ‘Chemical Handling Shown sy 2 |Woating [Free craw | excosons j mati Tues /deatts | weal baleen wai om la itn venta "Pe vent woke ‘rene gen. tet sou, main pe ames "Ingenta wk ous "Poe an ted alg nad expen sty ra dvs fxd wal ons ‘logon! anny las Cont aris Excessive | hea doeto | “el al ech elton en ‘hain | chanical ieee exo wig sae ctsovent | overexposure | aunt weg system vapous “Poi wl vents on-creondwek et | | “Inport ste wok proces [goat txstophg + Pree a onsets contl esses Pri a a mn esse pon A lotematinal Consutaney Pe is vee 30 | biSKFE Course On Risk Management |__Part 9: Hazard Communi ation [_AA INTERNATIONAL CONSUI Tel: (65 ) 6553 3898 Fax: (66) 6553 3918 Email: markoting@aaintornational.com.sg hitp:ziwww.aainternational.com.sg AAlntrnaiona! Consultancy le Us vee 30 1 Table of Contents Hazard Communication Change Management Hands-on Exercise 4 Consolidate the RM Plan and include a suitable time frame for its implementation AA ntemational Conutaney Pt id AEE p He Preparation Work Prior to conducting a risk assessment, the following information should be obtained as far as possible: + Plant layout plan Process flowchart List of work activities andlor trades List of chemicals used List of machinery and tools used Records of past incidents and accidents Relevant legislation Relevant codes of practice or specifications Inspection records Details of existing risk controts Health and safety audit reports Feedback from staff, clients, suppliers or other stakeholders ‘Safe work procedures: Other information such as material safety data sheet (MSDS), manufacturer's instruction manual + Copies of any relevant previous risk assessments ‘An international Consutancy Pl Ls Ver 20 2 ATE Steps in Conducting fo As ries! Constancy PEL ASNEE MOM's Risk Assessment Steps + Preparation - Collect all relevant information / data on work processes 1. Hazard identification 2. Risk evaluation | Risk Assessment Process 3. Risk control + Record keeping Implementation and review ‘AAInvenatons! Corsuitancy Pe Ltd err) (ANTE p sare Activity-Based Risk Assessment Select a work process Break the work process down into work activities. Select an Activity & conduct risk assessment 1 2 3. Control {High | —~[ Controls Risk LL [edium |} > [ACARP 7 aii {Low} » [Next Hazard Existing controls Identify Hazard ___EvaluateRisk 4. More activities, go to 3 5. More work process go to 1 6. END A otrnational Consutancy Pl Us vee 30 OOKFE pisatE Implementation & Review ‘The results of RA must be approved & endorsed by the ton management “The employer should as far as is practicable, implement the recommended risk control measures as soon as possible. ‘An action plan should be prepared to implement the measures. The plan should include a time line of implementation & responsibilities of persons implementing the workplace safety and health measures. The Jan should be monitored regularly unti all the measures are Implemented. Regular review of the RA plan is critical. While employers are required to Teview thelr pians every 3 yrs, a review should take place whenever: 4) Whenever new information on safety and health risks surfaces; 2) There are changes to the area of work and / or 3) Afier any accident or serious incident, The RA team should undertake the same 3 steps (hazard identification, risk evaluation & risk control) when conducting a RA review. Regular auditing is required to ensure that risk control measures have en implemented and are functioning effectively. ‘Ad namatenal Consutaney Pe vee 30 2 PiZSAFE Assign Responsible Person & Timeframe Responsible person & timeframe for each identified additional control shall be assigned to ensure effectiveness of the work activity. ‘Act Based Risk AssoasmitForm Cope Cenc Pes etratie se) resi | ae esoeattar | en Ak ivermational Consultancy Pl id Vesa Bish Steps taken to communicate the risks to others Every employer, self-employed person and principal must take all reasonably practicable steps to inform his employees or any other persons at the workplace who may be exposed to safety and health risk. They should be informed of the following * the nature of the risk involved, + the measures implemented to control the risk, + applicable safe work procedures. Whenever the risk assessment is revised, or when there is a significant change in work practices or procedures, the employees or other persons who may be at risk must be informed accordingly. AA meenatona! Consutaney aU Ver 30 ® Risk Communication Explain Risk Assessment results — Hazards ~ Risk level — Risk control measures Risk assessment results & their implementation + Identified needs for ~ Education = Training and Skits Obtain feedback ~ if significant issues are raised during risk communication SAFE Regular Auditing of Control Measures Recommended control measures — Implemented: compliance with risk control intent — Effective functioning: Workers training + Hazards present + Functions of contro! measures + Safe work procedures — Control measures functioning properly ~ Control measures NOT functioning properly ~ Integrity of RA control measures: Inspection, audit & maintenance programs A etemationsl Censutany Pe Lid SATE Change management definition + ‘the coordination of a structured period of transition from situation A to situation B in order to achieve lasting change within an organization’. (BNET Business Dictionary) is Project. Euie soso ‘AAlnternatonal Conevtney Pi Lis PiesArE Change management + Any changes in the risk assessment activities without addressing the risk could impact on the business objectives and prevent people from fulfiling their roles + To demonstrate adequate control over the risk management, the management must be able to control the operational environment + The top management appointed representative will coordinate all documentation, communication and implementation of control measure + Employees could review, comment on the authorize documents relating to the change and to participate in meetings to ensure that the change goes as smoothly as possible and that compliance is retained ‘AA tntematonal Constancy Pie Us vor 30 18 SAFE Change Management Change can be extremely beneficial with lots of positives; however certain ‘changes do sometimes produce a tremendous amount of resistance Issues Recommendations Lack of understanding of process | Educationitraining Not monitoring Monitoring Failure to anticipate and Inspection and auditing recognise (regular) Lack of planningiwrong planning | Forecasting, planning Reluctance to stop for Stop until change is assessed unexpected events a Management bias (0 nice’ ‘Change organisational culture outcomes | ‘Atrernatonal Consultancy Pte Ue ee 20 14 PieSARE Change Management and team leaders during consultation period [es implementation process ‘Action Plan “Ration | Completion meat by Date 1 Extend consultation period to _date to allow HR for detailed Consultation 2. | Put Frequently Asked Questions online & HRY keep them updated CEO 3 | Once consultation process is concluded ‘CEOr publish timetable and process for HR implementation as soon as possible to reduce prolonged uncertainty 4 | Provide workshops on work process forstaff | HR | potentially on the jobs AAtsnatonl Constancy Pe Lis wees a (OBE Change Management ‘Action Plan ‘ction | Completion a _ by Date 5 | Training needs analysis to be conducted after | CEO! implementation to support transition into new HR {roles and teams |_| - 6 | Managers need to allow staff reasonable time Line | to attend meetings related to training etc. Mar 7 |Top Mgmt continue to brief leadership teams | CEO AA ntsnatona! Constancy Ple US bicSAFE Impact of Change - All attected employees are consulted on and appropriately engaged in the change intative “Poor communication & | « Consultation exercise involving a range of uncertainty | communication + Fears about job security | +s Open briefing sessions/individual meetings/ email add + Poor morale + Regular consultation 8 communication with team + Lack of suppor from | leader managers + Opportunities for afected staf to meet top mgmt etc. + Employees unaware of | «Clear timetable for consultation process with the aim available support of minimising protonged uncertainty + Inexperiencesfear of new | « Range of support available for staff experiencing technology anxiety + Lack of skis for new | + Timoscales for implementation are pat of the tasks consultation process. + Dysfunctional teams | « Once an implementation process has been agreed + Other ‘change’ issues... | the timescale for moving staf into avalable roles wll be published ‘aA mparatena| Coautany Pas wese ATE ; Implementing Change - suitable and sufficient resources are available to implement the change initiative 1. Allstaff should be able to speak to a CEO or HR within 3 working days (recommended time frame)’ of request being made. 2. Other line managers need to be kept briefed and informed so that they can support change process. 3. Managers need to allow time for colleagues to attend meetings with Head Department or to attend training 4, Arange of reviews and management of change processes are underway - the CEO/Senior Management Team/HR must retain ‘an overview of the impact of changes and maintain dialogue with each other and with staff. “As approaching OEO or HR may take weeks to respond the recommenced timeframe is 3. days. ‘AA nernatona! Constancy Pie Lit Ve. 20 18 NTE hE Change Outcome (con't) “Too litle time for tasks | Application of management of change & redeployment ‘Inadequate staffing _| guidelines to minimise potential job losses. + Inadequate resources | + Job descriptions for proposed roles in new structure ~ + Excessive workloads | staff may be moving into jobs that requir different + Excess pressure J additional skils. + Dysfunctional teams _| + Once job descriptions are finalised and structures + Correct level of skils, | implemented a training needs analysis will be carried {raining and knowledge _| out fo identify the programme of development required. + Lack of clarity ofjob _| «After implementation, line managers will have roles Staff Training Programme with staff in their teams to + Confusion over others | identify individual development needs. job roles + Staff Training Programme is available forall to * Conficting demands _| identify and workshops/programmes running throughout + Other outcome issues... | the year ‘a ieatonal Consutangy Ps vase = aid pres OFFENCES AND PENALTIES All employers, self-employed persons or principals are required by the WSH (Risk Management) Regulations to + Conduct a RA for all routine & non-routine work undertaken in the workplace + Take reasonably practicable measures to eliminate the hazards identified or reduce safety and health risks and implement such safe ‘work procedures to control the risks + Specify the roles and responsibilities of persons involved in the implementation of any measure or safe work procedure + Keep records of RA & SWP + Inform employees of the nature of the risks involved and any risk control measures or safe work procedure implemented + Review or revise RA + Any person who fails to comply may be fined up to $10,000 for the first offence. For a second or subsequent offence, the person may be fined up to $20,000 or jailed up to 6 months or both, Atntmatnsl Consutane Pl Lid wis 2 DiSAE | Risk Management Assistance Funds (RMAF) for ‘SAFE Level 3 consultancy project + Recognising that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may lack capabilities or resources to implement risk management, the Risk Management Assistance Fund (RMAF) was set up to help SMEs defray the cost of engaging an Approved Risk Consultant (ARC) to build in- house capabilities. An ARC can train, provide consultancy services and assist SMEs in implementing risk management. In Jan 2011, the RMAF was enhanced to help SMEs to fully implement Risk ‘Management (RM) which is equivalent to a bizSAFE Level 3 status. + On 20 January 2011, MOM has top up the Funding for further $14 million to target 18 new sectors. These new sectors include wholesale & retail, cleaning services, financial services and education / training centre. The new fund will provide financial assistance to SMEs until 2014, or when the fund is fully utilised, What the Fund covers + With effect from 20 January 2011, the RMAF enables an SME that lengages an Approved Risk Consultant to claim up to 90% of the traning ‘and consultancy fees, subject to a cap of $6,000. In addition, SMEs can claim up to $400 to offset the administrative fees of engaging a RMAF ‘Agent and up to $600 to engage a MOM-approved WSH Auditor to audit their Risk Management implementation, Posner a reer Car oce seekers Tae ost $708 Upto soxot ensutancy fees, p to moni of $6,000, gent Fees 400 so ax ode $200 WoW auditor Fees $600 $000 occonabe $600 Tena $3000 $7,000 ‘a, Have a group employment size of not more than 200 workers {including part timers); Have a group annual sales turnover of not more than $100million; Have a group fixed asset investment of not more than $15 million; Have at least 30% shareholding that is local Must not be a public listed company, subsidiary or associate company of a public listed company; {. Company, its subsidiary or associate company have not received any government funding for the development of risk assessment: and {g. Must not have or certified to have an existing Risk Management system. For example, bizSAFE Level 3, S506 or it's equivalent, Funding will subsequently be paid to the applicant company after the Approved Risk Consultant has assisted the company in meeting specified deliverables. This will also allow the company to qualify as a bizSAFE Level 3 enterprise. AA International’s Contact Person + For details information & presentation about how Risk Management Assistance Fund (RMAF) can provide financial assistance for your bizSAFE Level 3 journey, kindly contact: Mr Christian Tjoa — Marketing Manager Mobile: 9119 8829, Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg Progressing bizSAFE Enterprise Level 2 * Online submission through www.wshe.sg * Documents required for submission: (soft copy): — bizSAFE Level 2: Risk Management Course certificate; — bizSAFE Level 1 certificate from WSH Council Should you have any enquiry, kindly contact: Mr Christian Tjoa - AA International Consultancy Pte Ltd Mobile: 9119 8829, Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg STEP 1: Go to https://www.wshe.sg/ and Click on “bizSAFE” STEP 2: Click on “Online Enterprises Application” rn Sener STEP 3: ion is Progression, enter certificate number (omit -1) Fill up Enterprise details and click “Next” SP warcoxnicn : om, i Row ea a AA International Consultancy Pte Ltd "Aceredited Trang Provider & Approved Risk Consultant by Ministry of Manpower” Tel :(65) 6295 2168 Fax :(65) 6295 2108 marketing@aainternational.com.sg www.aainternational.com.sg HiOSAE Service Provider CORPORATE PROFILE = As an Approved Risk Consultants by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), “AA International Consultancy Pte Ltd is committed to Provide @ world class Management Consultancy, Auditing and Training. We are specialized in areas of Safety & Health Environmental, and Quality Management Systems. * Our specialized team consultants are professional in their field with more than 12 years experience from different industries. + We are committed to assist our clients in the shortest period of ‘time with the most competitive fee & funding. + Our wide ranges of clientele are from Construction, Manufacturing, Factory, Shipyard, Landscaping, Logistics and Oil & Petrochemical Industry, SCOPE OF SERVICES We offer consultancy and training in the areas of: + bRSAFE Level tt Sta: + Workplace Safty & Heath Course: 2) Urgup aay Cos 43}, Bularg Oman Sty Sopris 4) Conan Ete Orenaon out Pex Wes (C806). + Risk Management/ Assessment (Rsk Management Regulation 2006); + Safty Management Certificate (SMC) + Accident investigation & Repot: + 15014001 Environmental Management System (EMS) + OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) + 1809001 Gualty Management System (MS). CONTACT US AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTE LTD Office & Training Centre Address: 2 Serangoon Road, #04-11 The Verge Singapore 218227 Tel (65) 6295 2168 Fax (65) 6295 2108 Mobile: 9119 8829 (Chris — Marketing Manager) Email: marketing@aainternational.com.sg Website: www.aainternational.com.sg

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