Working Table the risks include fallen weights, unstable tables, sharp objects, and obstruction of
pathways.Controlmeasuresincludeproperhandlingtechniques,securestorage,andrelocationofthe
table. This experiment presents moderate risks. Each experiment presents unique risks and the
corresponding control measures are carefully designed to address specific hazards associated with
eachactivity.TheongoingandthoroughreviewoftheHIRARCformisessentialtoadapttodynamic
conditions, ensuring the continuous improvement of safety protocols and maintaining a secure
working environment for all individuals involved in the laboratory activities.
Risk level Apparatus Work activity
Adding and removing load on the beam
SM104 beam apparatus
Taking measurement
Conducting experiment
LS-22056 Thermal Stress None
Apparatus
Tensile Test Plug in/Using electrical tools
Working space located near with electrical
Torsion testing machine socket
Conducting experiment
Low Measuring dimension of specimen
Strut Buckling Apparatus Loading and unloading of specimen
Adjusting the height of the apparatus
Working station
Cutting specimen
Working table Handling experiment
Moving around to conduct experiment
SM104 beam apparatus None
Preparing and setting up the experiment
LS-22056 Thermal Stress
Medium Apparatus Handling equipment and specimens
Conducting thermal stress analysis
Analysing and interpreting results
Tensile Test During conducting experiment
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Torsion testing machine None
Strut Buckling Apparatus None
Working table Carrying and lifting of weights
SM104 beam apparatus None
LS-22056 Thermal Stress None
Apparatus
Tensile Test Measure the object
High Torsion testing machine None
Strut Buckling Apparatus None
Working table None
7.0 CONCLUSION
Ensuringworkplacesafetyisadifficulttask.Everyriskthatarisesatworkneedstobenoted,
recognized, tracked, and minimised. The process of determining the possiblehazardthatmayarise
involvesmanyprocesses.BasedontheRiskAssessmentatKMPLaboratory,themaximumrisklevel
is15,whichcategoriseshighlytohappen.Thereareafewguidelinesthatmustbefollowedinorderto
reducethechanceofsufferinginjuryatworkaftermakingobservationsduringtheprocesstoidentify
the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC). Therefore, University
communities have a responsibility of ensuring safety through the establishment of strong safety
committees,theprovisionofextensivetrainingprograms,theenforcementofexplicitregulations,and
theallocationofsufficientresources.Theseinitiativesarecrucialtofosteringacultureofsafetyatthe
institution, where everyone prioritises and adheres to safety procedures.
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8.0 REFERENCE
[1]Guidelines for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control (HIRARC), 2008.
Department of Occupational Safety and Health . (n.d.-b).
[Link]
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[2]Saedi, A. M., Thambirajah, J. J., &Pariatamby,A.(2014).AHIRARCmodelforsafety
and risk evaluation at a hydroelectric power generation plant. Safety Science, 70,
308–315.[Link]
[3]Ahmad, A. C., Mohd Zin, I. N., Othman, M. K., & Muhamad, N. H. (2016). Hazard
identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) accidents at Power
Plant. MATEC Web of Conferences, 66, 00105.
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