Occupational Risk Assessment Tool

### Comprehensive Occupational Hazard Risk Assessment **Facility/Company Type:** Cosmetics Factory **Number of Employees:** 50 **Work Position(s):** Office workers, assembly line workers, industrial mixer operators, tube filling machine operators, warehouse manager, laboratory personnel, quality control personnel, forklift drivers **Operating Hours and Shifts:** 7am to 3pm **Lone Worker:** NO **Main Activities:** Office work, assembly line work, industrial mixer operation, tube filling machine operation, forklift driving, laboratory works, quality control works, handling of chemicals **Main Equipment:** Office equipment, laboratory equipment, chemicals used in the cosmetic industry, industrial mixers, handlifts, forklifts, trolleys, small belt conveyors, package sealing machine, tube filling machine --- | **Hazard Category** | **Subcategory** | **Risk Description** | **Potential Harm** | **Likelihood (1-5)** | **Severity (1-5)** | **Risk Level (LxS)** | **Corrective Measures** | **Timeframe** | |------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------| | **Building - Facilities** | Structural integrity | Potential collapse or failure due to poor maintenance | Physical injury, fatalities | 2 - Unlikely | 5 - Very High | 10 - Medium | Regular structural inspections and prompt repairs | Immediate and ongoing | | | Lighting | Insufficient lighting leading to accidents | Slips, trips, falls, eye strain | 3 - Possible | 3 - Medium | 9 - Medium | Ensure proper lighting levels are maintained | 1 month | | **Fire Safety** | Fire risk | Flammable chemicals in the laboratory and factory | Burns, smoke inhalation, fatalities | 4 - Likely | 5 - Very High | 20 - Very High | Fire risk assessment, install and maintain fire extinguishers, conduct fire drills | 1 month | | **Hazardous Materials** | Chemical exposure | Exposure to hazardous chemicals during mixing, filling, and laboratory works | Respiratory issues, skin burns, poisoning | 4 - Likely | 4 - High | 16 - High | Use of PPE, proper ventilation, safe storage, and handling procedures | Immediate | | **Emergencies** | Emergency preparedness | Lack of emergency procedures and training | Ineffective response during emergencies | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Develop and regularly update emergency procedures, conduct regular drills | 2 weeks | | **Machinery and Equipment** | Industrial mixers | Entanglement or amputation due to improper guarding | Serious injury, amputation | 3 - Possible | 5 - Very High | 15 - High | Install proper machine guards, provide training, and implement lockout/tagout procedures | Immediate | | | Tube filling machines | Crushing injuries, entrapment during operation | Fractures, crushing injuries | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Guarding, regular maintenance, operator training | Immediate | | | Forklifts | Collision or overturning of forklifts | Severe injury, fatalities | 3 - Possible | 5 - Very High | 15 - High | Forklift safety training, enforce speed limits, ensure clear walkways | Immediate | | **Slips and Trips** | Wet floors | Spills from liquids or cleaning leading to slips | Sprains, fractures | 4 - Likely | 3 - Medium | 12 - High | Implement spill control procedures, provide anti-slip mats, ensure timely cleanup | Immediate | | **Working from Height** | Fall risks | Falls from ladders or elevated platforms | Serious injury, fractures | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Use of fall protection equipment, regular ladder inspections | 1 month | | **Use of Ladders** | Ladder stability | Unstable or improperly used ladders | Falls leading to injury | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Ladder safety training, regular inspections, ensure proper use | 1 month | | **Confined Spaces** | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | **Electrical Hazards** | Equipment malfunction | Electrical shock from faulty or poorly maintained equipment | Electrocution, burns | 3 - Possible | 5 - Very High | 15 - High | Regular electrical safety inspections, PAT testing, training | 2 weeks | | **Chemical Hazards** | Storage of chemicals | Inadequate storage leading to spills or leaks | Chemical burns, respiratory issues | 4 - Likely | 4 - High | 16 - High | Implement proper storage systems, segregation of incompatible chemicals | Immediate | | **Lighting, Noise, Temperature** | Noise levels | High noise levels from machinery | Hearing loss, stress | 4 - Likely | 3 - Medium | 12 - High | Implement noise control measures, provide hearing protection, conduct regular noise level monitoring | 2 weeks | | | Temperature | High ambient temperatures in production areas | Heat stress, dehydration | 3 - Possible | 3 - Medium | 9 - Medium | Install ventilation and cooling systems, provide rest breaks, encourage hydration | Immediate | | | Lighting | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | **Vibrations** | Hand-arm vibration | Prolonged use of vibrating machinery and tools | Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Limit exposure time, provide anti-vibration gloves, regular health checks | 1 month | | **Radiations** | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | **Biological Hazards** | Air quality | Poor air quality due to chemical fumes or dust | Respiratory issues, allergic reactions | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Install and maintain proper ventilation systems, use dust extraction | 1 month | | | Pests | Rodent or insect infestation | Contamination of products, diseases | 2 - Unlikely | 4 - High | 8 - Medium | Regular pest control measures, maintain cleanliness | Ongoing | | | Drinking water | Contaminated water supply | Waterborne diseases | 2 - Unlikely | 4 - High | 8 - Medium | Regular water quality testing, maintain plumbing systems | Ongoing | | **Pressurized Systems** | Compressed air systems | Explosion or rupture of compressed air systems | Serious injury, fatalities | 2 - Unlikely | 5 - Very High | 10 - Medium | Regular maintenance and inspections, pressure relief valves | 1 month | | **Manual Handling of Weights** | Lifting heavy loads | Strains from manual lifting of heavy materials | Musculoskeletal injuries | 4 - Likely | 3 - Medium | 12 - High | Manual handling training, use of mechanical aids (handlifts, trolleys) | Immediate | | **Ergonomical Hazards** | Poor posture | Poor workstation design leading to bad posture | Musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain | 3 - Possible | 3 - Medium | 9 - Medium | Ergonomic workstation assessments, provide adjustable furniture, encourage regular breaks | 1 month | | **Working with Computers** | Screen time | Extended screen time without breaks | Eye strain, repetitive strain injuries | 4 - Likely | 2 - Low | 8 - Medium | Implement 20-20-20 rule, encourage regular breaks, provide ergonomic equipment | Immediate | | **Psychological Hazards** | Work stress | High workloads and pressure | Mental health issues, burnout | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Implement stress management programs, regular breaks, provide access to counseling services | 2 weeks | | **Organizational Hazards** | Shift work | Long or irregular shifts leading to fatigue | Fatigue, decreased productivity | 3 - Possible | 3 - Medium | 9 - Medium | Implement proper shift scheduling, provide adequate rest periods | 1 month | | **External Contractors** | Contractor safety | Lack of coordination with external contractors leading to accidents | Injuries, liability issues | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Ensure contractors follow company safety policies, conduct joint risk assessments | Immediate | | **Persons with Special Abilities** | Accessibility | Lack of accessibility for persons with special abilities | Exclusion, difficulty in emergency evacuation | 3 - Possible | 4 - High | 12 - High | Implement accessibility improvements, ensure inclusive emergency procedures | 3 months | | **Hazards related to Substance Addiction** | Substance abuse | Substance use impacting job performance and safety | Accidents, decreased productivity | 2 - Unlikely | 4 - High | 8 - Medium | Implement drug and alcohol policies, provide support programs | Ongoing | | **Violence and Aggression** | Workplace violence | Threats or acts of violence from employees or external parties | Physical harm, psychological trauma | 2 - Unlikely | 5 - Very High | 10 - Medium | Implement workplace violence prevention policies, provide conflict resolution training | 2 weeks | --- ### Methodology Explanation: The above table assesses the potential hazards present in the cosmetics factory based on the provided information. The risks are evaluated using a 5x5 risk matrix, which combines the likelihood of an event occurring and the severity of its potential harm. Each risk is categorized as Low, Medium, High, or Very High based on the matrix: - **Low (1-5):** Unlikely to cause harm - **Medium (6-10):** Could cause harm but unlikely to be serious - **High (12-16):** Likely to cause serious harm - **Very High (20-25):** Likely to cause death or permanent disability Corrective measures have been recommended based on the hierarchy of controls, which include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The timeframe for implementing each measure is also provided to ensure timely mitigation of risks. If you would like to further analyze hazards within any specific category, you can choose to do so. Let me know which category you would like to explore further, and I will provide additional checklists, workplace inspections, and job safety analyses tailored to that area.