CHEMICAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Patco (M) Berhad

Aug 2012
PREPARED BY:

Ng WK, Lydia Song

INTRODUCTION
This assessment has been conducted at Patco (M) Bhd in June and review in July. This assessment was performed by:
Mr. Ng Wei Khiang, MSc, HIE 127/171-2-283.

CHRA STUDY AREA

Work Unit: -pre-assembly -flux application and auto brazing -manual brazing -helium leak test -nitrogen filling -degreasing -maintenance Work hour per shift: 8 hours.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
To perform an assessment on the health risks arising from the use of chemical hazardous to health at the workplace. To protect the employees from the adverse health effects of chemicals. To comply with the Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standard of Exposure of Chemical Hazardous to Health) Regulation 2000.

METHODOLOGY
Document Review Walk-through Survey Interview Measurement (i.e. air flow rate, temperature) if applicable Risk Assessment
- Hazard rating (1-5) - Magnitude rating = Release x Contact - Exposure Rating = Frequency rating x Magnitude rating - Risk Ranking = Hazard rating x Exposure Rating

RESULT & ANALYSIS

Work Area Pre-Assembly Flux Chemical Hazardous To Health Alfin lube oil Al Flux 2805 Al Flux 7028 Tohkem

Hazard Rating 3 3 2 2

Exposure Rating 2 4 4 4

Risk Decision 3 4 3 3

Risk Conclusion C2 C3 C3 C3

Brazing

Alcotex
CO2 (oxy-acetylene brazing)

4
4 4 3 4 3 3 2 2

5
4 2 3 2 3 2 2 3

5
4 3 3 3 3 3 2 3

C3
C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C2 C2 C2

Leak test

Helium Compressor oil

Nitrogen filling Degreasing Maintenance

Nitrogen Methylene Chloride Coster gear oil Tachecon CRC contact cleaner

CONCLUSION
Fin Corrugator & Pre-Assembly

Status
1.0 TECHNICAL MEASURE 1.1.Elimination/Substitution 1.2.Isolation/Enclosures 1.3.Ventilation 1.4.Work practice / System of work 1.5.Personal protection 2. MAINTENANCE OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT 3. MONITORING OF AIR CONTAMINANT 4. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING 5. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE 6. INFO, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING 7. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Remark

OK OK OK X

JHA, MOC PPE Program

X OK OK OK OK X
X

Reported incident Reported incident. High risk group MSDS, Label, Communication ER Equip, Drill

CONCLUSION
Flux Coating & Auto Brazing

Status
1.0 TECHNICAL MEASURE 1.1.Elimination/Substitution 1.2.Isolation/Enclosures 1.3.Ventilation

Remark

OK OK X
Mechanical fan in manual flux room JHA PPE Program Local exhaust ventilation Flux dust (Total and fractional dust) Reported incident. High risk group MSDS, Label, Communication ER Equip, Drill

1.4.Work practice / System of work

1.5.Personal protection 2. MAINTENANCE OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT 3. MONITORING OF AIR CONTAMINANT 4. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING 5. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE 6. INFO, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING 7. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

X
X X X OK OK X X

CONCLUSION
Pipe Brazing

Status
1.0 TECHNICAL MEASURE 1.1.Elimination/Substitution 1.2.Isolation/Enclosures 1.3.Ventilation 1.4.Work practice / System of work 1.5.Personal protection 2. MAINTENANCE OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT 3. MONITORING OF AIR CONTAMINANT

Remark

OK X X X X OK X X X X
Enclosed brazing station Local exhaust ventilation JHA PPE Program

4. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
5. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE 6. INFO, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING 7. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Brazing fume (aluminium oxide particle, <0.1 um) Manganese, chromium metabolite. (refer to BEI) High risk group MSDS, Label, Communication ER Equip, Drill

CONCLUSION
Leak Test

Status
1.0 TECHNICAL MEASURE 1.1.Elimination/Substitution 1.2.Isolation/Enclosures 1.3.Ventilation 1.4.Work practice / System of work 1.5.Personal protection 2. MAINTENANCE OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT 3. MONITORING OF AIR CONTAMINANT 4. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING 5. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE 6. INFO, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING

Remark

OK OK OK X X X OK OK OK X X
Leak Test Chamber

JHA PPE Program LEV Reported incident Reported incident. High risk group MSDS, Label, Communication ER Equip, Drill

7. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

CONCLUSION
Nitrogen Filling

Status
1.0 TECHNICAL MEASURE 1.1.Elimination/Substitution 1.2.Isolation/Enclosures 1.3.Ventilation 1.4.Work practice / System of work 1.5.Personal protection 2. MAINTENANCE OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT 3. MONITORING OF AIR CONTAMINANT 4. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING 5. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE 6. INFO, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING

Remark

OK OK OK X X X OK OK OK X X
Filling Chamber

JHA PPE Program LEV Reported incident Reported incident. High risk group MSDS, Label, Communication ER Equip, Drill

7. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

CONCLUSION
Degreasing

Status
1.0 TECHNICAL MEASURE 1.1.Elimination/Substitution 1.2.Isolation/Enclosures 1.3.Ventilation 1.4.Work practice / System of work 1.5.Personal protection 2. MAINTENANCE OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT 3. MONITORING OF AIR CONTAMINANT 4. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING 5. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE 6. INFO, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING

Remark

OK OK OK X X X OK OK OK X X
Degreaser

JHA PPE Program LEV Reported incident Reported incident. High risk group MSDS, Label, Communication ER Equip, Drill

7. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

CONCLUSION
Maintenance

Status
1.0 TECHNICAL MEASURE 1.1.Elimination/Substitution 1.2.Isolation/Enclosures 1.3.Ventilation 1.4.Work practice / System of work 1.5.Personal protection 2. MAINTENANCE OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT 3. MONITORING OF AIR CONTAMINANT 4. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING 5. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE 6. INFO, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING 7. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Remark

OK OK OK X X OK OK OK OK X X

JHA, MOC PPE Program

Reported incident Reported incident. High risk group MSDS, Label, Communication ER Equip, Drill