CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL

HAZARDS
Industrial hazards

 Risk is a random incident that may possibly occur, and if it occurs, it would have a
negative impact on achieving organizational goals.
 A hazard is an agent having the potential to cause harm or hurt to the target. We can call
the possible source of danger as hazard
 The terms ‘risk’ and ‘hazard’ are mostly used interchangeably. However, in terms of risk
assessment, they are two very different terms

 . A hazard is any agent which can cause harm/damage/ injury to human beings and their
environment. Risk is defined as the probability that exposes one to a hazard which leads
to a negative effect.
 All industries have different type of tools, equipment and machinery. There is always a
risk of hazard while operating machines. They may be physical, biological, chemical,
mechanical, etc. It is crucial for all operators to be aware of the risk of hazards associated
with the industry they work in. While handling tools and machines, the Operators should
follow safety instructions. Specialist training must be given to the Operators to prevent
injuries from these hazards. Operators should take precautions to guard against work
related hazards and accidents.
 Most manufacturing units have similar hazards in their processes and work areas. Hence,
it is mandatory to have adequate equipment and facilities in the unit to avoid these
hazards. Adequate planning, training and awareness workshops are necessary to train the
Operators, in which they must be made aware of various hazards associated with their
units, and the precautions to be taken.
 All the manufacturing units, whether located in a commercial or residential area, must
comply and should have the necessary equipment, like fire extinguishers, hydrants,
emergency exits, emergency lights, hooters, first aids, etc. The Operators may suffer many
occupational accidents due to the processes and equipment or machines used in the
garment industry. It is the prime responsibility of an organization to provide occupational
health and safety conditions to the Operators.
Hazard Prevention and Control in industrials

 After hazards are identified, how can they be prevented and to control or prevent
workplace hazards. Hazard Prev
and Control
 Some ways to prevent and control hazards are:
i. Regularly and thoroughly maintain equipment
ii. Ensure that hazard correction procedures are in place
iii. Ensure controlled? Continually review the farmstead, shop areas and work practices re
that everyone knows how to use and maintain personal protective equipment
iv. Make sure that everyone understands and follows safe work procedures
Engineering Controls

Engineering controls can be simple in some cases. They are based on the following
principles:
A) If feasible, design the facility, equipment, or process to remove the hazard or substitute
something that is not hazardous.
B) If removal is not feasible, enclose the hazard to prevent exposure in normal operations.
C) Where complete enclosure is not feasible, establish barriers or local ventilation to reduce
exposure to the hazard in normal operations
:Administrative Controls

 While safe work practices can be considered forms of administrative controls, OSHA uses
the term administrative controls to mean other measures aimed at reducing employee
exposure to hazards. These measures include additional relief workers, exercise breaks
and rotation of workers. These types of controls are normally used in conjunction with
other controls that more directly prevent or control exposure to the hazard.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 When exposure to hazards cannot be engineered completely out of normal operations or

maintenance work, and when safe work practices and other forms of administrative
controls cannot provide sufficient additional protection, a supplementary method of
control is the use of protective clothing or equipment. This is collectively called personal
protective equipment, or PPE. PPE may also be appropriate for controlling hazards while
engineering and work practice controls are being installed.
Systems to Track Hazard Correction

An essential part of any safety and health system is the correction of hazards that occur
despite the overall prevention and control program. For larger sites, documentation is
important so that management and employees have a record of the correction.
Many companies use the form that documents the original discovery of a hazard to track its
correction. Hazard correction information can be noted on an inspection report next to the
hazard description. Employee reports of hazards and reports of accident investigation should
provide space for notations about hazard correction.
:Preventive Maintenance Systems

Good preventive maintenance plays a major role in ensuring that hazard controls continue to
function effectively. It also keeps new hazards from arising due to equipment malfunction.
Reliable scheduling and documentation of maintenance activity is necessary. The scheduling
depends on knowledge of what needs maintenance and how often. The point of preventive
maintenance is to get the work done before repairs or replacement is needed. Documentation
is not only a good idea, but is a necessity.
Emergency Preparation

 During emergencies, hazards appear that normally are not found in the workplace. These
may be the result of natural causes (floods, tornadoes, etc.), events caused by humans but
beyond control (train or plane accidents, terrorist activities, etc.), or within a farm’s own
systems due to unforeseen circumstances or events.