Form. No.

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT, RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) Issue No. :
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Name of job/activity: X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Section/Location: Makmal Kejuruteraan Alam Sekitar
Prepared By: Ammar Akmal Bin Azizi
Approved by: Name: Signature: Position: Date :

1. Hazard Identification 2. Risk Analysis 3. Risk Control

Which can Existing Risk Control Likelihood Severity Risk Recommended Person in
No. Work Activity Hazard
cause/effect (if any) (A) (B) (AxB) Control Measures Charge

1. Operating the machine Radiation Causing burns to Partition Room 2 3 6 Regular PLV
human skin maintenance of
and cancer. the equipment by
technician

2. Handling toxic heavy Exposure Inhalation problem of Gloves and Mask 4 4 16 Specific Cubicle PLV
metals into XRF lead-contaminated air, only (Fume Hood)
by ingestion, and
sometimes through
dermal exposure

3. Using the machine for Radiation Ionizing radiation can - 2 4 8 Wear a dosimeter PLV
long period of time. cause breathing to detect radiation
problem, dead skin exposure
cells, cancer and
sometimes fatality
 Form. No. :
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT, RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) Issue No. :
Page 2 of
Name of job/activity: X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Section/Location: Makmal Kejuruteraan Alam Sekitar
Prepared By: Ammar Akmal Bin Azizi
Approved by: Name: Signature: Position: Date :

1. Hazard Identification 2. Risk Analysis 3. Risk Control

Which can Existing Risk Control Likelihood Severity Recommended Person in
No. Work Activity Hazard Risk
cause/effect (if any) (A) (B) Control Measures Charge

4. Operating the machine Ergonomics Back pain/ leg cramps Cushion Stool chair 1 3 3 Providing a Admin
for hours. because posture not suitable,
suitable when adjustable seat for
standing or sitting any height.

5. Testing harmful Chemical Ingestion problem, - 2 4 8 Providing Admin,

chemical sample into inhalation from fumes, guidelines, for School,
XRF poisoning to our body, suitable material PLV
and possibly explosion to be tested, in the
machine or
training.