JOHN BENEDICK LAGASCA ENGR 2110

BSCE 2-1 Assignment #4

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION RISK

ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL (HIRAC)

Warehouses, offices, and machinery can all pose a variety of hazards to workers. In a warehouse, common hazards include
slips, trips, and falls; exposure to heavy machinery and equipment; and exposure to hazardous materials, such as chemicals or
compressed gases. In an office, common hazards include ergonomic hazards, such as improper posture or repetitive motion; electrical
hazards, such as exposed wiring or overloaded outlets; and fire hazards, such as improperly stored flammable materials or faulty
electrical equipment. And when it comes to machinery, common hazards include exposure to moving parts, such as gears or belts;
exposure to excessive noise or vibration; and the risk of being struck by moving parts or flying debris.

To protect workers from these hazards, it is important to implement safety measures such as providing proper training and
supervision, maintaining equipment and machinery in good working condition, and implementing safety procedures and protocols. In
addition, it is important to follow established safety guidelines and regulations, such as those set forth by OSHA in the United States.
OSHA provides detailed information on safety in warehouses, offices, and machinery.

Hazards identification, risk assessment, and control are important because they help to identify and assess potential hazards in
the workplace and to implement measures to control or mitigate those hazards. This is important because it can prevent accidents,
injuries, and illnesses, and can also help to reduce the potential costs and liabilities associated with these events. By identifying and
assessing hazards, companies can take steps to eliminate or minimize the risks they pose, and can also put in place emergency plans
and procedures to deal with potential incidents. This can help to create a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace for
employees and can also protect the company's reputation and financial interests.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK INITIAL RISK RISK CONTROL RESIDUAL RISK
ASSESSMENT
ITEM ACTIVITY HAZARDS CONSEQUENCE EXISTING L S R=FxS R= ADDITIONAL F S R=FxS R=
CONTROL (N/L/M/ CONTROL (N/L/
H) MEASURE M/H)
1. Cluttered Slip, trip, and - can cause physical - regular safety 4 2 8 L - Employers should 2 2 4 N
aisles, fall hazards injury like broken inspections also encourage
uneven bones, sprains, strains, employees to report
surfaces, or etc. - providing training any potential hazards
wet floors on how to avoid they identify and take
- serious conditions these hazards prompt action to
like concussion, address them.
brain damage, and - implementing
spinal cord injury safety measures
such as slip-
- fatality resistant flooring
and adequate
- death lighting.
2. Exposed Electrical - electrocution - regularly 2 4 8 L - use outlets that is 1 3 3 N
wiring or hazards inspecting and fillable
faulty - fires maintaining
electrical electrical equipment - remove wirings
components - explosion and systems to after using of
or overloaded ensure they are computers and other
outlets functioning properly appliances in the
and are not office
damaged or
defective. - always check for
possible water
leakage from roof
- using proper
protective - never drink water
equipment, such as beside a computer
rubber gloves, and electrical outlets
protective
eyewear, and
grounded shoes,
 when working with
electricity.

- properly
grounding
electrical
equipment and
systems to prevent
electrical shock
and fires.

- ensuring that
electrical wiring
and circuits are
properly installed
and maintained to
prevent overload
and overheating.

- providing
adequate training
and education to
employees on
electrical safety
procedures and the
proper use of
electrical
equipment.

- establishing clear
procedures for
reporting and
addressing
electrical hazards
and incidents.
3. improperly Fire hazards - Loss of life: Fire - regular fire safety 1 5 5 N - regular checking for 1 4 4 N
stored hazards can lead to inspections to electrical wirings
flammable severe injuries or identify and
materials or death if people are address potential
faulty unable to escape the hazards.
 electrical fire or inhale toxic - providing fire
equipment or smoke. - installing and protection kit in the
overheated maintaining fire buildings
motors or - Property damage: alarms, sprinkler
malfunctioni Fire hazards can systems, and
ng heating destroy buildings, other fire
elements. structures, and other suppression
property. systems.

- Environmental - providing fire

damage: Fire hazards safety training to
can release harmful employees and
chemicals and occupants of
pollutants into the air buildings to ensure
and water, damaging they know how to
the environment. properly evacuate
in case of a fire.
- Economic impact:
Fire hazards can - ensuring all
disrupt businesses, electrical
leading to lost equipment and
revenue and wiring is properly
economic loss. installed and
maintained.

- properly storing
and handling
flammable materials
to prevent
accidental fires.

- implementing fire
prevention
strategies, such as
proper
housekeeping and
maintaining clear
exits.
4. excessive Psychologic al - anxiety, depression, - developing clear 4 3 12 M - giving break times 3 2 6 L
stress or hazards and other mental policies and and free foods
workload health disorders procedures that
promote a healthy - giving bonuses
- increased stress work environment
and burnout - day offs
- providing
- decreased education and
productivity and job training on
satisfaction psychological
hazards and their
- poor physical potential effects
health, including
increased risk of - encouraging open
cardiovascular communication and
disease and other support among
health problems employees

- implementing
stress management
programs and other
interventions to
promote mental
health and well-
being

- providing
resources and
support for
employees who
may be struggling
with psychological
hazards.

5. improper Ergonomic - musculoskeletal - providing 3 2 6 L - giving regular 2 1 2 N

posture or hazzards disorders ergonomic training breaks
repetitive to workers to
motion - repetitive strain increase
injuries awareness and
- fatigue knowledge of
ergonomic risks
and how to
prevent them

- conducting regular
ergonomic
assessments to
identify potential
hazards and
evaluate the
effectiveness of
existing controls
Implementing
engineering
controls, such as
adjustable
workstations,
ergonomic chairs,
and proper lighting,
to reduce physical
strain on workers
Implementing
administrative
controls, such as
limiting the amount
of time spent on
repetitive tasks,
providing regular
breaks, and rotating
tasks to avoid
overuse of certain
muscles

- providing
personal
protective
equipment, such
as gloves, wrist
 supports, and back
braces, to reduce
the impact of
ergonomic
hazards on
workers
6. forklifts or Exposure to - Physical injury: - employers must 2 5 10 L - regular check up 1 5 5 L
conveyor heavy Heavy machinery and implement proper and repair of
belts or machinery equipment can pose safety protocols equipments
gears and significant risks to and provide
equipment workers who are in workers with
close proximity to appropriate
these machines. protective
Workers can be equipment.
injured by moving
parts, flying debris, or - Employers
other hazards should also
associated with the regularly inspect
operation of heavy and maintain
machinery and heavy machinery
equipment. and equipment to
ensure it is
- Hearing loss: operating safely.
Exposure to loud
noises from heavy
machinery and
equipment can cause
hearing loss, which
can be permanent and
significantly impact a
person's quality of life.

- Respiratory illness:
In some cases, heavy
machinery and
equipment can
produce harmful
particles or fumes
 that can be inhaled by
workers, leading to
respiratory illness.

- Death: In severe
cases, exposure to
heavy machinery and
equipment can result
in death. This can
occur due to
accidents, such as
workers being crushed
or trapped by moving
parts, or due to long-
term exposure to
harmful
substances.
7. chemicals or Exposure to - respiratory - safety regulations, 1 5 5 L - continued 1 5 5 L
compressed hazardous problems personal protective vigilance and
gases materials equipment, and prevention efforts.
- skin irritation training programs
for workers.
- cancer
- strict guidelines
- water and soil for the handling,
contamination storage, and
disposal of
-death hazardous materials
to prevent
accidental
exposure.

8. Noise and Exposure to - Hearing loss or - implementing 4 2 8 L - regular break for 3 2 6 L

vibration excessive damage - Prolonged noise barriers and workers and
noise or exposure to loud absorbers to reduce equipments
vibration noises can cause the level of noise in
permanent damage to the workplace
the tiny hair cells
in the inner ear,
leading to hearing - using earplugs
loss or hearing and other
impairments. personal
protective
- Stress and anxiety equipment to
- Constant exposure reduce noise
to loud noises can exposure
lead to stress, anxiety,
and irritability, which - providing regular
can affect an hearing screenings
individual's mental to monitor the
health and overall health of an
well-being. individual's ears

- Cardiovascular - providing regular

problems - Vibration training and
and noise can education on the
increase the heart rate dangers of noise
and blood pressure, and vibration
leading to an exposure
increased risk of
cardiovascular - regularly
problems such as maintaining and
hypertension and servicing machinery
heart disease. and equipment to
reduce the level of
- Musculoskeletal vibration.
disorders - Vibration
and noise can lead to
chronic pain and
discomfort in the neck,
back, and shoulders,
leading to
musculoskeletal
disorders such as
carpal tunnel
syndrome and
tendinitis.
- Sleep disturbance -
Loud noises and
vibrations can interrupt
an individual's sleep,
leading to fatigue,
reduced concentration,
and
impaired cognitive
function.