HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

PREPARATION FOR FILTER PAPER FOR SAMPLING

1.
Electrocution
Switch on the furnace causing
severe skin Low Regular
and set the Administrative Safe Working Administrative
R Short-circuit burn 1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
temperature for control Procedure (SOP) (4) control
furnace
furnace
Fatal

2. Safe Working
Administrative Procedure (SOP)
Put the wrapping control
Use tweezer Low Give Breifing/
(Aluminuim foil) filter Contact with hot Administrative
R Burn on skin 3 1 Training for LT, ST
paper inside the objects (1) control
awareness
furnace (for 3-5 hours)
Heat resistant
PPE
glove

3.
Administrative Safe Working Put signage (Hot
control Procedure (SOP) Surfaces)
Close the door of Contact with hot Low Administrative
R Burn on skin 3 1 LT, ST
furnace objects (1) control
Give Breifing/
Heat resistant
PPE Training for
glove
awareness

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.
 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

Low Continue the

Struck by furnace Administrative Safe Working
Hand injury 3 1 - existing control ST
door control Procedure (SOP) (3) measure

4.
Administrative Safe Working
control Procedure (SOP)
Open the door of Contact with hot Low Administrative Put signage (Hot
R Burn on skin 3 1 LT, ST
furnace objects (1) control Surfaces)
Heat resistant
PPE
glove

5.
Safe Working
Administrative Procedure (SOP) Put signage (Hot
control Surfaces)
Contact with hot Use tweezer Low Administrative
Burn on skin 3 1 LT, ST
objects (1) control
Take out the filter Give Breifing/
R Heat resistant
paper from furnace PPE Training for
glove
awareness

Body injury Low Continue the

Object (micro filter) Administrative Safe Working
3 1 - existing control ST
fall while carry Hand injury control Procedure (SOP) (1) measure

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.
 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

PLACE THE FILTER PAPER IN DESICCATOR

1.
Cover desiccator fall Administrative Safe Working Low Administrative Implement
Leg Injury 3 1 ST
on leg control Procedure (SOP) (3) control buddy system
Open the cover of
R
desiccator
Muscular stress Low
Musculoskel Administrative
while opening the - - 1 1 Buddy system ST
etal disorder (1) control
cover desiccator

2. Human error Place the mini

Improper of height Medium
Place the filter paper causing Engineering stair for proper
R of desiccator cause - - 3 2 SV, LT
inside the desiccator temporary (6) control height of
desiccator fall
injury desiccator
3.
Cover desiccator fall Administrative Safe Working Low Administrative Implement
Leg Injury 3 1 ST
on leg control Procedure (SOP) (3) control buddy system
Close the cover of
R
desiccator
Muscular stress Low Do Ergonomic
Musculoskel Administrative Administrative
while opening the Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
etal disorder control (1) control
cover desiccator Assessment

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.
 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

SETUP THE HVAS

1.
Low Do Ergonomic
Muscular stress Musculoskel Administrative Administrative
Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
while lifting the HVS etal disorder control (1) control
Assessment

Low Do Ergonomic
Muscular stress Musculoskel Administrative Administrative
Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
while carry the HVS etal disorder control (1) control
Assessment

Muscular stress Low Do Ergonomic

Move the HVS to the Musculoskel Administrative Administrative
R while putting the Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
sampling area etal disorder control (1) control
HVS Assessment

Body injury Low Continue the

Object (HVS) fall Administrative
Buddy system 3 1 - existing control ST
while carry Hand injury control (3) measure

Sharp edges at Low Cut resistant

object (HVS) while Hand injury - - 3 1 PPE Glove (Cotton ST
carry/ handling (3) glove)

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.
 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

2. Do Ergonomic
Muscular stress Musculoskel Administrative Low Administrative
Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
while lifting the HVS etal disorder control (1) control
Assessment

Muscular stress Low Do Ergonomic

Musculoskel Administrative Administrative
while putting the Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
etal disorder control (1) control
HVS Assessment
Install the hood on
R
HVS Continue the
Administrative Low
Struck by hood HVS Hand injury Buddy system 3 1 - existing control ST
control (3) measure

Low Continue the

Administrative Safe Working
Interlock hood faulty Hand injury 3 1 - existing control ST
control Procedure (SOP) (3) measure
3.
Install the micro filter Object (micro filter) Administrative Safe Working Low Administrative
R Leg Injury 3 1 Buddy system ST
on HVS fall while handling control Procedure (SOP) (3) control

4.
Low Do Ergonomic
Muscular stress Musculoskel Administrative Administrative
Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
while lifting the HVS etal disorder control (1) control
Assessment
Open the hood HVS R

Object (hood) fall Leg Injury Administrative Safe Working Low Administrative
3 1 Buddy system ST
while handling Body injury control Procedure (SOP) (3) control

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.
 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

5.
Low Do Ergonomic
Muscular stress Musculoskel Administrative Administrative
Buddy system 1 1 Risk SV, LT
while lifting the HVS etal disorder control (1) control
Assessment

Close the hood HVS R Object (hood) fall Leg Injury Administrative Safe Working Low Administrative
3 1 Buddy system ST
while handling Body injury control Procedure (SOP) (3) control

Low Continue the

Administrative Safe Working
Interlock hood faulty Hand injury 3 1 - existing control ST
control Procedure (SOP) (3) measure
6. Electrocution
causing Administrative Safe Working
severe skin control Procedure (SOP) Low Regular
Contact with Administrative
burn 1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
exposed wires Administrative Safe Working (4) control
furnace
Plug in the socket into Electrocution control Procedure (SOP)
R
power supply causing fatal

Low Regular
Contact with high Electrocution Administrative Safe Working Administrative
1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
voltage causing fatal control Procedure (SOP) (4) control
furnace

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.
 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

Low Regular
Electrocution Administrative Safe Working Administrative
Missing ground pins 1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
causing fatal control Procedure (SOP) (4) control
furnace

Low Regular
Electrocution Administrative Safe Working Administrative
Improper wiring 1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
causing fatal control Procedure (SOP) (4) control
furnace
7. Electrocution
causing Administrative Safe Working
severe skin control Procedure (SOP) Low Regular
Contact with Administrative
burn 1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
exposed wires Administrative Safe Working (4) control
furnace
Electrocution control Procedure (SOP)
causing fatal

Low Regular
Contact with high Electrocution Administrative Safe Working Administrative
Switch on the power 1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
R voltage causing fatal control Procedure (SOP) (4) control
of HVS furnace
Electrocution
causing
severe skin
burn Low Regular
Administrative Safe Working Administrative
Short-circuit 1 4 maintenance the SV, LT
control Procedure (SOP) (4) control
furnace
Fatal

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.
 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

DEPARTMENT: DESCRIPTION OF JOB: CONDUCTED BY: HIRARC NO. :NIL.

ENVIROMENT HEALTH OPERATING HVAS (HIGH VOLUME AIR SAMPLING) GROUP 2 REV. NO. : NIL.
LOCATION: LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: APPROVED BY: Issued Date : 10 Nov 23
AIR QUALITY LABORATORY OSHA 1994 - ACT 514, OSH (AMENDMENT) ACT 2022 DR. ANUAR BIN ITHNIN
& OUTDOOR FMA 1967 - ACT 139, FMA (REPEAL) ACT 2022

NO. WORK ACTIVITY R/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TYPE OF EXISTING RISK RISK ASSESSMENT TYPE OF FURTHER ACTION PIC
NR CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL / CONTROL

L/Hood Severity Risk

Hazard Effect (A) (B) Level

8.
Low Continue the
Fatigue and Administrative
Long hour standing Buddy system 1 1 - existing control ST
stress control (1) measure

Monitor the sampling

process of HVS (24 R Object (HVS) fall
hour) from the platform
Medium Continue the
(sampling area) due Property Engineering Strengthen the
2 3 - existing control ST
to Natural Event damage, control platform of HVS (6) measure
(rain, storm,
earthquake,)

9.
Object (hood) fall Leg Injury Administrative Safe Working Low Administrative Implement
3 1 ST
while handling Body injury control Procedure (SOP) (3) control buddy system
Collect the micro filter
R
from HVS
Object (micro filter) Administrative Safe Working Low Administrative Implement
Leg Injury 3 1 ST
fall while handling control Procedure (SOP) (3) control buddy system

LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY RISK = L X S

Most Likely (5) The most likely result of the hazard/event being realized Catastrophic (5) Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable property damage and productivity 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
Possible (4) Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual Fatal (4) Approximately one single fatality major property damage if hazard is realized 5 - 12 : MEDIUM RISK
Conceivable (3) Might be occur at some time in future Serious (3) Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
Remote (2 ) Has not been known to occur after many years Minor (2) Disabling but not permanent injury R = Routine
Inconceivable (1) Is practically impossible and has never occurred Negligible (1) Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury NR = Non-Routine

Note: 1. Legend for Responsibility: HOP – Head of Programme, OF – Officer, SV – Supervisor, LT – Laboratory Tech., ST- Student (include Student & Visitor)
2. High risk – Implement further action / control (s) prior to commencement of work.