Hazard Identification and Risk Management
DSFY 2063
Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA)
Submitted By:-
Name: Norafiqah Binti Latiff Khan
Student ID: 110192718
Semester: 4
Faculty Of Engineering
Submitted To:
Name: Noor Afifah zulkifly
Faculty of Engineering
INTRODUCTION
The Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) conducted by the employer arising from the
use, handling, storage or transportation of chemical hazardous to health in their workplace.
as required by the Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standard of Exposure of Chemicals
Hazardous to health) Regulation 2000.
CHRA is conducted with the purpose of enabling decision on appropriate control measures,
induction and training of employees, monitoring and health surveillance activities as may be
required protect the health of employees who may be exposed to chemicals hazardous to health
at work.
PURPOSE
Purpose of conducting CHRA is to enable decisions to be made on
appropriate control measures
induction and training of workers
the necessity of exposure monitoring programme
the necessity of medical surveillance programme; as may be required to protect the health of
workers who may be exposed to CHEMICAL HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (CHTH) at work
OBJECTIVES
To identify the hazards posed by each CHEMICAL HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (CHTH) use
within the workplace.
To evaluate the degree of exposure of workers to the chemical hazardous to health , either
through inhalation, dermal or ingestion.
To evaluate the adequacy of existing control measures
To recommend further appropriate control measures and prioritize actions to be taken to prevent
or reduce risks.
DUTIES OF ASSESSOR
Interpret the information in the safety data sheet (SDS) and labels.
To understand the hazard classification as prescribed by the Regulations.
Observe the conditions of work and foresee potential problems.
Communicate effectively with employees, contract workers, managers, specialists, and others.
Draw all the information together in a systematic way to form valid conclusions about
exposures and risks.
Report the findings accurately to all parties concerned.
Carry out of assessment of health risks arising from the use of chemicals hazardous to health at
the workplace.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
There are basically two approaches to conduct an assessment of risk to health arising from the
use of chemicals hazardous to health, any one of which may be applied depending on the hazard
class of the chemical, chemical use situation and the complexity of the work process.
i) Full Assessment
- Specific site CHRA
- Generic CHRA
ii) Simple Assessment
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
FULL ASSESSMENT
Conducted using method of Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA).
SIMPLE ASSESSMENT
Conducted using method of simple risk assessment and control for chemicals.
CHRA METHODOLOGY
Gather Information
To identify all chemicals hazardous to health found in the workplace and to gather information
about the work and work practices involving chemicals hazardous to health.
Divide into Work Unit
An inspection of the work areas where chemicals are used, handled, or released into the working
environment is necessary before the workers is divided into work units for assessment. During this
inspection identify where and how chemicals hazardous to health are used or handled or released,
who are exposed to the chemicals hazardous to health, and how they are exposed.
Determine Degree of Hazard
Identify all the chemicals hazardous to health to which the work unit is exposed to, either from the
chemicals used or handled by the work unit or chemicals released from the work activities.
Evaluate Exposure
To assess the exposure of the work unit to each of the chemical hazardous to health used/handled by or
exposed to the work unit and at the same time assess the adequacy of the existing control measures.
Assess Adequacy of Control Measures
The presence and adequacy of existing control measures are evaluated for each work unit. This assessment is
to be conducted simultaneously with the exposure assessment. The adequacy of existing control measures is
assessed by inspecting the existing control measures, checking records of air sampling, biological monitoring,
and checking records on the inspection, testing and examination of control equipment.
Concluding the Assessment
Conclude the assessment for each work unit. This will be useful in determining whether actions to control risk
need to be identified.
Identify Actions to be taken
Identify possible action to be taken including suggesting further precautions and control measures based on
the conclusion of assessment.
Reporting the Assessment
Recording of an assessment is important because it will be useful for the purpose of follow-up action, review
and compliance with legal requirements.
CHRA FORMS
BENEFITS OF CONDUCTING CHRA
Outlines recommendation to reduce hazards related to chemical usage at workplace.
Reduce chemical related disease at workplace.
Shows management commitment towards Health and Safety culture at the workplace.
CONCLUSION
CHRA is compulsory for any company that expose to the chemical substances in their workplace due to
provide the safe and health working environment. By this assessment the hazards posed by chemical
substances, degree of exposure and adequacy of existing control measures can be identified.
Thank You
