HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT & CONTROL ( HIRARC ) REG

Function / Department : Research Laboratory

Legal : FMA 1967/ OSHA1994 Assessors : 1)

Job performed by : Section: -

Prepared by / Date : Checked by / Date :

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Physical
Name of Chemicals Structure CAS No form of Purity DG Class Hazard Identific
Chemical
wt% v/v%

May cause frostbite on liquefi

Induce headache dizziness, w
consciousness and death on i
Hydrogen H2 1333-74-0 Gas 2.1 Flammable liquid and gas.
Explosive when mix with oxid

CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Health Effect √ Hazardous Reaction √ Route of Exposure √
Irritant Explosive Inhalation √
Corrosive Flammable √ Skin Absorbtion √
Sensitiser
Asphyxiant
Toxic
Carcinogenic
Mutagenic
Engineering Controls
1. Use with adequate ventilation to maintain
oxygen levels above 19.5% in the workplace.
2. Local exhaust ventilation is preferred,
because it prevents Hydrogen dispersion into
the work place by eliminating it at its source.
3. If appropriate, install automatic monitoring
equipment to detect the level of oxygen and
the presence of potentially explosive air-gas
mixtures.
4. Monitoring devices should be installed
near the ceiling.
Peroxide forming chemicals
Water reactive
Oxidising agents
Cryognic
Pyrophoric
Administrative Controls
1. Contaminated work clothes
should be laundered by individual
who have been informed of the
hazards of exposure to hydrogen.
2. Eye wash fountains should be
provided in the immediate work
area for emergency uses.
3. If there is the possibility of skin
exposure, emergency shower
facilities should be provided.
4. On skin contact with hydrogen,
immediately wash or shower to
remove the chemical. At the end of
work shift, wash any areas of the
body that may have contacted
hydrogen, whether or not know
skin contact has occurred.
5. Do not eat, smoke, or drink
where hydrogen, processed, or
stored since the chemical can be
swallowed. Wash hand carefully
before eating, drinking, smoking or
using the toilet.
Eye contact
Ingestion
Needlestick
Training Control
1. Where possible, enclose
operations and use local
exhaust ventilation at the site
of chemical release. If local
exhaust ventilation of
enclosure is not used,
respirators should be worn.
2. Wear protective work
clothing.
3.Post hazard and warning
information in the work area.
4. Communicate all
information on the health and
safety hazards of hydrogen to
potentially exposed workers.
RISK CONTROL
PPE Controls
1. Wear working gloves
when handling gas
containers. Standard EN
388 - Protective gloves
against mechanical risk.
2. Personal eye-protection
- Standard EN 166
3. Consider the use of
flame resistant anti-static
safety clothing.
4. Wear safety shoes while
handling containers -
Standard EN ISO 20345
√
Waste Disposal
1. Do not discharge into areas where
there is a risk of forming an explosive
mixture with air.
2. Waste gas should be flared
through a suitable burner with flash
back arrestor.
3. Do not discharge into any place
where its accumulation could be
dangerous.
4. Ensure that the emission levels
from local regulations or operating
permits are not exceeded
 ) REGISTER

2)

Approved by / Date :

d Identification Classification of the substance SDS

(Y/N)
Flam. Gas 1
Press. Gas(Comp.)
Gases under pressure
H220
H280
on liquefied contact. R12
zziness, weakness, loss of F+
death on inhalation. Y
nd gas.
with oxidizing agent.

Evidence of Exposure
Presence of dusts/ fumes/ odours
Leaks/ spills/ residues
Workers symptom and complaints
Neighbouring activities and impact

Storage incompatibility Safety Instructions

1. Cylinders should be stored in dry, well- 1. Protect cylinders against
ventilated areas away from sources of heat. physical damage.
2. Compressed gases can present significant 2. Store in cool, dry, well-
safety hazards. ventilated area, away from
3. Store containers away from heavily sources of heat, ignition and
trafficked areas and emergency exits. direct sunlight.
4. Post “No Smoking or Open Flames” signs in 3. Do not allow area where
storage or use areas. Note: Liquid Hydrogen cylinders are stored to
must always be handled in air-tight systems exceed 52°C (125°F).
specifically designed and installed for liquid 4. Isolate from oxidizers
Hydrogen, according to the appropriate such as oxygen, chlorine, or
standards, NFPA-50B, CGA G-5, G-5.3, G-5.4, fluorine. Use a check valve
and the supplier’s internal specifications. or trap in the discharge line
5. This gas is lighter than air and must not be to prevent hazardous
allowed to accumulate in elevated locations. backflow.
5. Post “No Smoking or
Open Flame” signs in
storage and use areas.
6. Cylinders should be
stored upright and be firmly
secured to prevent falling or
being knocked over.
7. Cylinders can be stored in
the open, but in such cases,
should be protected against
extremes of weather and
from the dampness of the
ground to prevent rusting.
8. Never tamper with
pressure relief devices in
valves and cylinders.
9. Electrical equipment
should be non-sparking or
explosion proof.
from the dampness of the
ground to prevent rusting.
8. Never tamper with
pressure relief devices in
valves and cylinders.
9. Electrical equipment
should be non-sparking or
explosion proof.