Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC) at the Wood Processing Industry

This study discusses the application of Hazard Identification, Risk
Assessment, and control (HIRAC) at the wood processing industry which processes
raw materials in the form of logs into various sizes of wood. This research
was conducted due to the lack of awareness of the management concerning the
occupational health and safety of its employees. It can be seen from the high
number of accidents, where during 2016�2019 there were 16 cases. The results
of the risk assessment using HIRAC showed 6% potential hazard with a low risk
level, 29% with a moderate risk level, and 65% with a very high-risk level. Hazard
control is focused on potential hazards with a very high-risk level. Hazard control
consist of seven type of administrative controls, one type of elimination control,
four types of engineering controls, and one type of personal protective equipment
control.