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Objectives
This Guide aims to provide basic guidance in implementing risk management (RM) at workplaces. Potential incidents can be prevented when hazards are identified and risks are managed.
The WSH (Risk Management) Regulations is one of the key components of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act. Under the Regulations, all workplaces are required to conduct risk assessments for routine and non-routine work.
identifying and analysing safety and health hazards associated with work;
assessing the risks involved;
Employer
Roles and Responsibilities of an Employer
TASK Risk Assessment (RA) DETAILS Ensure RA is conducted and available for all work activities
- a significant change in work processes, facilities, work practices or work procedures, or change in workplace condition and layout; or
- new information on WSH risks
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Employer
Roles and Responsibilities of an Employer
TASK DETAILS Risk Control Require all reasonably practicable steps to be taken to Measures (RCM) eliminate/minimize any foreseeable risk Require RCM to be implemented according to the hierarchy of control Support the implementation of RCM Risk Register RA Records Contractors / suppliers Require Risk Register to be updated and available at all time Ensure RA records are kept for 3 years from the approval date Require contractors / suppliers to conduct RA and implement risk control measures for work carried out by them at the workplace
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Manager
Roles and Responsibilities of a Manager
TASK Risk Assessment (RA) DETAILS Ensure RA is carried out and available for all work activities
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Manager
Roles and Responsibilities of a Manager
TASK Risk Control Measures (RCM) DETAILS Prepare an action plan to implement RCM Ensure RCM are carried out and monitor their effectiveness
Ensure safe work procedures (SWP) are available for all operations and implemented
Review RA if the RCM are inadequate and ineffective Risk Register Ensure risk register is updated and available at all time
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Manager
Roles and Responsibilities of a Manager
TASK RA Records DETAILS Maintain and update RA records
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Employee
Roles and Responsibilities of an Employee
TASK Risk Assessment (RA) Risk Control Measures (RCM) Communication DETAILS Understand the hazards and possible injury / ill-health for carrying out activities assigned to him Comply with all risk control measures
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Preparation
I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
Risk Assessment
I. Obtain Employer / Management Approval II. Communicate the Hazards and their Controls III. Implement Control Measures IV. Audit / Regular Inspections V. Review RA on a Regular Basis
Record-keeping
Preparation
I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
I. Form Team
A. Appointment of RM Team A1. Employer to: Appoint a RM Leader Appoint RM Members Ensure RM Team is trained and competent in risk management Engage RM Consultant to assist RM Team if further assistance is required
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
RM Leader
Prerequisite
Roles
Lead and coordinate RM implementation
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
RM Members
Preparation
I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
B. Appointment of RA Team B1. RM Team to: Appoint RA Leaders among the RM Members
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
RA Leader
Roles
Form RA Team Lead and co-ordinate RA implementation Provide update to RM Team on RA implementation and risk control measures
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Preparation
I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
Comprise staff/workers involved in the work, as well as contractors, suppliers and other persons who are familiar with the work
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Preparation
I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
Determine if the hazards could bring harm beyond their work area
Prepare Inventory of Work Activities
RA Members
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
RM Team
RA Team
RA Team
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
B. RA Team to prepare Inventory of Work Activity (IWA) Prepare IWA form for area(s) assigned by RM Team
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
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I. Form Team II. Identify Tasks of Each Process III.Gather Relevant Information
B. RA Teams to gather information on RA process : List of tools, machinery and chemicals used Records of past incidents & accidents Observations, interviews and feedback on WSH related matters WSH inspection records and audit reports Manufacturers instruction manual including safety data sheets Relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and specifications Details of existing risk control measures Safe work procedures Copies of previous RA Medical records of workers
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment is a process of : Identifying and analysing safety and health hazards associated with work; Assessing the risks involved; and
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Risk Assessment
I. Hazard Identification
A. What is a Hazard ? Anything, any source or any situation with the potential to cause bodily injury or ill-health
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Risk Assessment
B. How to Identify Hazard? B1. RA Leader to determine ways to identify hazards brainstorming process review process hazard analysis job safety analysis
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B3. RA Team to consider if the hazards could cause harm beyond their immediate area of work
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Risk Assessment
C. How to Identify Risk? C1. List all work activities from the Inventory of Work Activities (IWA) form in the Work Activity column
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift operation A2. Mechanical Lifting using crane Manual Lifting Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S L RPN Implementation Person Due Date Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
Remarks
A3.
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C2. List all hazards for each work activity in the Hazard column
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift Moving forklift operation collide with other vehicles, pedestrians, parts or equipment due to speeding Moving forklift collide with other vehicles, pedestrians, parts or equipment due to misuse Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S L RPN Implementation Person Due Date Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
Remarks
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C3. List all possible injuries / ill-health in the Possible Injury / Ill-health column
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift Moving forklift Injury to forklift operation collide with operator or coother vehicles, workers pedestrians, parts or equipment due to speeding Fatality to forklift operator or co-workers Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S L RPN Implementation Person Due Date Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
Remarks
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What is a Risk?
The likelihood that a hazard will cause a specific bodily injury to any person
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B1. List all existing control measures for each injury / ill-health in the Existing Risk Controls column
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift Moving forklift Injury to forklift Display speed operation collide with operator or co- limit sign other vehicles, workers pedestrians, parts or equipment due to speeding Fatality to Display speed forklift operator limit sign or co-workers Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S L RPN Implementation Person Due Date Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
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B2. Rate the most likely severity outcome of the injury in the S column B3. Rate the likelihood that the hazard may cause the injury/ill-health in the L column
B4. Multiply the S and L columns in the Risk Prioritisation Number (RPN) column
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift Moving forklift Injury to forklift Display speed 4 2 8 operation collide with operator or co- limit sign other vehicles, workers pedestrians, parts or equipment due to speeding Fatality to Display speed 5 2 10 forklift operator limit sign or co-workers Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S L RPN Implementation Person Due Date Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
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B5. Compare the RPN against the Risk Matrix B6. RA Team to take action according to the recommended actions based on the current risk level
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift Moving forklift Injury to forklift Display speed 4 2 8 operation collide with operator or co- limit sign other vehicles, workers pedestrians, parts or equipment due to speeding Fatality to Display speed 5 2 10 forklift operator limit sign or co-workers Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S L RPN Implementation Person Due Date Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
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B. How to Control Risk? B1. Consider more effective measures in the hierarchy of control
Most Effective
ELIMINATION SUBSTITUTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Hierarchy of Control
Change the Work Process Replace Metal Gears with Pulley with Belt
Risk Assessment
B2. List all possible controls in the Additional Controls column B3. Re-evaluate severity S, likelihood L and RPN scores
(Note: New risk level should not be higher after the additional controls)
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift Moving forklift Injury to forklift Display speed 4 2 8 operation collide with operator or co- limit sign other vehicles, workers pedestrians, parts or equipment due to speeding Fatality to Display speed 5 2 10 forklift operator limit sign or co-workers Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Install speed delimiter on forklift Demarcate forklift travel path and pedestrian walkway Install speed delimiter on forklift Demarcate forklift travel path and pedestrian walkway Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S 4 L 1 RPN 4 Implementation Person Due Date Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
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B4. Identify specific person to lead the implementation of additional controls and due date B5. Record due-date for implementation B6. Implementation person to provide progress updates to RA Team
Risk Assessment Form
Department: Warehouse RA Leaders: Process: A) Receiving of Raw Materials RA Member 1: Process / Activity Location: Entrance Gate 1 RA Member 2: Original Assessment Date: 05 May 2009 RA Member 3: Last review Date: 05 June 2009 RA Member 4: Next review Date: 05 June 2012 RA Member 5: Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Possible Work Existing Risk Ref Hazard Injury / IllS L RPN Activity Controls health A1. Forklift Moving forklift Injury to forklift Display speed 4 2 8 operation collide with operator or co- limit sign other vehicles, workers pedestrians, parts or equipment due to speeding Fatality to Display speed 5 2 10 forklift operator limit sign or co-workers Mr Alan Lee Mr Tan Meng Chin Ms Alice Ng Mr Abdul Rahman Mr Sazali Mohd Mr Veerasamy Additional Controls Install speed delimiter on forklift Demarcate forklift travel path and pedestrian walkway Install speed delimiter on forklift Demarcate forklift travel path and pedestrian walkway Approved by: Signature: Name: Mr James Chan Designation: Warehouse Manager Date: 05 June 2009 Risk Control S 4 L 1 RPN 4 Implementation Person Mr Paul Ng (Operation Manager) Due Date 6 Jul 2009 Reference Number: Warehouse 0001
Remarks
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Obtain Employer / Management Approval Communicate the Hazards and their Controls Implement Control Measures Audit / Regular Inspections Review RA on a Regular Basis
Examples of Communication Channel : Toolbox meeting / briefing before the start of any work Video tools Mechanical Lifting Machine Operation Maintenance Working in Noisy Environment
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References
Workplace Safety and Health Act Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations Code of Practice on Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Risk Management Workplace Safety and Health Council http://www.wshc.sg