Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control in Chemical Industry

  • R Panday Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
  • S Mardiah Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
  • M F Nursal Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
  • A Wibowo Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
  • D Setyawan Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Abstract

This study was aimed at identifying hazards through risk assessment and risk control by using HIRARC method in the warehouse of Company XYZ (a pharmaceutical company). Data was collected through direct observations, documentations, and interviews. The study found that Company XYZ identified 104 hazards in the year 2017, which were caused by poor working environment, worker attitudes, manual work, tools and machinery. This study revealed 57% of the total risks fall in medium category, 38% high, 5% low, and none of them are categorized under extreme risk. To control the risk, the company has been taking proactive actions through the elimination of risks, engineering, administration and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Published
2019-05-29
How to Cite
Panday, R., Mardiah, S., F Nursal, M., Wibowo, A., & Setyawan, D. (2019). Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control in Chemical Industry. Proceeding Interuniversity Forum for Strengthening Academic Competency, 1(1), 353 - 359. Retrieved from http://proceedings.conference.unpas.ac.id/index.php/ifsac/article/view/186