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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE Revision No:00
FOR HAZARDS AND RISK IDENIFICATION AND CONTROL Date:
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Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)

Procedure for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

This procedure ensures a systematic approach to hazard identification, risk assessment, and the
implementation of control measures at NSIB. By following this procedure, NSIB aims to create a safe and
healthy work environment, prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, and comply with ISO 45001:2018
requirements.

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to establish a systematic process for identifying hazards, assessing risks,
and determining appropriate controls to manage and mitigate occupational health and safety (OH&S)
risks within the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).

Scope

This procedure applies to all NSIB activities, processes, and workplaces. It covers all employees,
contractors, and visitors involved in or affected by NSIB operations.

Definitions

 Hazard: A source or situation with the potential to cause harm, including injury, illness, damage
to property, or disruption to operations.

 Risk: The combination of the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring and the severity of its
consequences.

 Control: A measure implemented to eliminate or reduce the risk associated with a hazard.

Responsibilities

 OH&S Manager: Oversees the hazard identification and risk assessment process, ensures
compliance with this procedure, and reviews and updates the procedure as necessary.

 Department Heads: Ensure that hazard identification and risk assessments are conducted in
their respective departments and that controls are implemented and maintained.

 Employees: Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities and report hazards
and incidents promptly.

Procedure
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1. Hazard Identification

o Step 1: Preparation

 Define the scope of the hazard identification process.

 Gather relevant information, including process descriptions, equipment

manuals, and past incident reports.

 Form a multidisciplinary team with representatives from various departments.

o Step 2: Identification Methods

 Conduct workplace inspections and walk-throughs.

 Review work procedures, job safety analyses (JSAs), and safety data sheets
(SDS).

 Analyze incident and near-miss reports.

 Conduct employee interviews and safety observations.

o Step 3: Documentation

 Record identified hazards in a hazard identification log, including the nature of

the hazard, location, and potential consequences.

2. Risk Assessment

o Step 1: Risk Evaluation

 Assess the risk associated with each identified hazard using a risk matrix that
considers the likelihood and severity of potential consequences.

 Assign a risk rating (e.g., low, medium, high) to each hazard.

o Step 2: Prioritization

 Prioritize hazards based on their risk ratings to determine which hazards require
immediate attention and control measures.

o Step 3: Documentation

 Record the results of the risk assessment in a risk assessment log, including the
risk rating and priority level for each hazard.

3. Determining Controls
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o Step 1: Hierarchy of Controls

 Apply the hierarchy of controls to determine appropriate control measures:

 Elimination: Remove the hazard entirely.

 Substitution: Replace the hazard with a less hazardous alternative.

 Engineering Controls: Implement physical changes to the workplace or

equipment to reduce exposure.

 Administrative Controls: Implement policies, procedures, and training

to reduce risk.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provide PPE to protect workers

from residual risks.

o Step 2: Implementation

 Implement the selected control measures and ensure they are communicated to
all affected employees.

 Train employees on the use and maintenance of control measures, including

PPE.

o Step 3: Monitoring and Review

 Monitor the effectiveness of control measures through regular inspections,

audits, and employee feedback.

 Review and update control measures as necessary based on changes in

processes, equipment, or regulations.

4. Review and Continuous Improvement

o Step 1: Regular Reviews

 Conduct regular reviews of the hazard identification and risk assessment

process, at least annually, or when significant changes occur in the workplace.

o Step 2: Incident Analysis

 Analyze incidents and near misses to identify any new hazards or failures in
existing controls.

 Update hazard identification and risk assessment records based on findings.

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o Step 3: Continuous Improvement

 Implement corrective and preventive actions to address identified gaps and

improve the effectiveness of the OH&S management system.

Documentation

 Hazard Identification Log

 Risk Assessment Log

 Control Measures Implementation Records

 Training Records

 Incident and Near-Miss Reports

 Review and Audit Reports