Type of hazard

Units

Control Measures

Immediate Actions in case of injury

Mechanical

Screens

Dewatering or perforated plate or trough, provided for ease of maintenance of the screens. First Aid kit and transport to hospital for treatment

Before starting procedures check that maintenance is not being performed. Provision of emergency stop button at a convenient

Automatic conveyor to transfer screenings to skips.

and visible location

Screen motor located above the high water level and access provided for maintenance.

Ergonomic

Grit chamber

Provision of working platform along the grit channel.

Provision of handrails or guardrail at exposed sumps or elevated working areas.

Provision of grit storage bin or skip with rollers, perforated tray and covers.

Easy access to the grit removal facility by dump trucks and sufficient maneuver space.

To provide a chute to remove the grit into the skips.

To provide sufficiently big grit chamber for ease of maintenance.

To provide a drain pipe to drain water into the pump sump

to avoid ponding.

Provide steps into the chamber (pump).

Biological

Equalization Tank

Gloves, safety boots, waterproof overalls must be worn so as to reduce risk of contamination.

First Aid kit and transport to hospital for treatment.

Take a shower immediately.

Personnel are vaccinated for immunity.

Physical

Screens

Regular checking of electrical connections by certified electrician and repairing of electric cables in case in contact with faulty electrical equipment/ connections.

Immediate transport to hospital for treatment.

REFERENCES: http://www.iwk.my/HAZOP%20Checklist%20for%20Sewage%20Treatment%20Plant.pdf

International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation, 2000 http://ilo.org/legacy/english/protection/safework/cis/products/hdo/htm/oper_wastewtr.htm