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Analysis of Total Chloride Using Multi EA 5000

Standards dilution with isooctane using measuring cylinder and volumetric flask

Oxygen supply to sample combustion

Sample analysed in instrument open furnace door during analysis

System preparation using sulfuric acid & acetic acid

Sample injection manually using micro-syringe

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RISK ASSESSMENT NO (#RA): NOSRA-LAB-R011

Activity-Based Risk Assessment Form

Location: Process: QC laboratory Analysis of Total Chloride Using Multi EA 5000 Reviewed by: Yap Chin Hong Name: Designation: Signature / Date:

Revision No.: Last Review Date: Next Review Date: Prepared by : Name: Designation:

0 12-Feb-2010 12-Feb-2013

Chemist

Approved by (Functional Manager): Lau Chee How Senior Laboratory technician Name: Designation: Teoh Siang Ping Laboratory Manager

1. Hazard Identification
No. Work Activity Hazard Possible Accident / Ill Health & Persons-at-Risk Skin dry and irritation

2. Risk Evaluation
Existing Risk Control S (if any) L R

3. Risk Control
Additional Risk Control Action Officer, S L R Designation (Follow-up date)

1 Standards dilution with isooctane using measuring cylinder and volumetric flask

Splashing

Exhaust provided Wear PPE Training

Wrong usage of broken measuring cylinder and volumetric

Cut on finger(s)

Use unbroken or plastic glassware

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Spillage of isooctane container due to mishandling Skin and eye irritation May cause in headache Spill kit Wear PPE Exhaust provided 2 1 2

2 Oxygen supply to sample combustion

Oxygen leak

Fire

Fire extinguisher Gas leak detector Exhaust provided

3 Sample analysed in instrument open furnace door during analysis

Heat generated from furnace

Hand burn

Wear PPE Adminstrative control (Training, Operation Instruction)

4 System preparation using sulfuric acid & acetic acid

Splashing of sulfuric Chemical burn acid/ acetic acid to skin/ eyes during transfer

Full face mask Chemical resistant glove Administrative control

5 Sample injection manually using Sharp object micro-syringe

Pinch at the finger when handling

Wear PPE Adminstrative control (Training)

Site Assessment Approved by (Permit IssuerSignature) : Note : PPE consists of fire retardant suit, safety goggle, glove (chemical resistant or leather glove) and/ or apron, safety shoe and apply where appropriate