Procedural Approach to Identifying the Significant Hazards
Introduction What are the steps for identifying the Significant Hazards at the workplace? They depend on the industry in which the assessment is being done. For example, the hazards involved in the manufacturing sector could be different from those in the automotive, construction, aerospace, and other industries. The first step is to conduct a complete inspection of the site in which the workforce is located during the working hours. It could be within the working plant or around it. Manufacturing Hazards – Mechanical and Chemical Identifying the Significant Hazards that are associated with machinery, equipment, installations, tools, and related accessories are related to mechanical hazards. For example, you could consider the following as some of the most significant ones. · Machinery and parts · Hydraulic pumps · Heaters · Boilers · Pressure pumps · Cranes and trolleys · Welding and cutting equipment · Electrical installations and cables etc Chem