Implementation of HSE Standard

IMPLEMENTATION OF HSE STANDARD

Oleh : Bayu Nurwinanto

HIERARCHY OF CONTROL

HIERARCHY OF RISK CONTROL HSE

Elimination

Elimination of the hazard of a tool, the material in the phase of the work process.

Substitution

Substitution of tools, machines and materials based on results of the examination the HSE officer.

Engineering

Eliminating or reducing the severity of hazards through modification by redesigning machines, tools and materials to be used in doing the work.

Administrative Control

Reduce the duration, frequency and severity of exposure through :

1. Changes in procedures and ways of working.
2. Scheduling, job rotation, rest time.

Administrative control weaknesses :

success is highly dependent on,

1. Supervision of the implementation of control systems.
2. Behavior of workers.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

PPE is clothing or equipment designed to control risks to health and safety in the workplace.

It includes :

1.  Eye protection (goggles, safety glasses).
2. Hearing protection (ear plugs, ear muffs).
3.  Breathing protection (respirators, face masks, cartridge filters).
4.  Foot protection (safety boots).
5.   Head protection (hard hats, helmets, sun hats).
6. Body protection (high-visibility garments, thermal wear, overalls, aprons, safety harnesses).
7.  Substances used to protect health (sun screen).
8.  Outer wear (reflective vests, fluoro jackets).

PPE is the least satisfactory solution to health and safety problems in the workplace, as it does not address the hazard  it only provides a shield to protect the worker.

PPE should therefore be used in addition to other control measures that provide workers with a higher level of safety, rather than replacing those measures.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

Many tools can be used to identify hazards in the workplace. Several methods / techniques as follows :

1. Inspection.
2. Survey.
3.  Observation.
4.  Questionnaire.
5.  Audit.
6. Statistics.

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Definition:

A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a method that can be used to identify, analyze and record 1) the steps involved in performing a specific job, 2) the existing or potential safety and health hazards associated with each step, and 3) the recommended action(s)/procedure(s) that will eliminate or reduce these hazards and the risk of a workplace injury or illness.

Hazard Types:

The following hazards should be considered when completing a JSA :

1. Impact with a falling or flying object.
2. Penetration of sharp objects.
3. Caught in or between a stationary/moving object.
4. Falls from an elevated work platform, ladders or stairs.
5. Excessive lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, or bending.
6. Exposure to vibrating power tools, excessive noise, cold or heat, or harmful levels of gases, vapors,  liquids, fumes, or dusts.
7. Repetitive motion.
8. Electrical hazards.
9. Light (optical) radiation (i.e. welding operations, etc.).
10. Water (potential for drowning or fungal infections caused by wetness).

Conducting the analysis :

1. Select jobs with the highest risk for a workplace injury or illness.
2. Select an experienced employee who is willing to be observed.  Involve the employee and his/her immediate supervisor in the process.
3. Identify and record each step necessary to accomplish the task.  Use an action verb (i.e. pick up, turn on) to describe each step.
4. Identify all actual or potential safety and health hazards associated with each task.
5. Determine and record the recommended action(s) or procedure(s) for performing each step that will eliminate or reduce the hazard (i.e. engineering changes, job rotation, PPE, etc.)

Examples of Job Safety Analysis