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    The document describes a process for selecting a control approach for chemicals. It involves first identifying the chemical and its hazards. If information is available to conduct a Simple Risk Assessment and Control (SiRAC), that approach should be used. SiRAC involves grouping risks into control bands based on hazard and exposure. If information is not available for SiRAC, a more detailed Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) must be conducted. The document provides details on the scope and requirements for conducting a SiRAC assessment.

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    The document describes a process for selecting a control approach for chemicals. It involves first identifying the chemical and its hazards. If information is available to conduct a Simple Risk Assessment and Control (SiRAC), that approach should be used. SiRAC involves grouping risks into control bands based on hazard and exposure. If information is not available for SiRAC, a more detailed Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) must be conducted. The document provides details on the scope and requirements for conducting a SiRAC assessment.

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    The document describes a process for selecting a control approach for chemicals. It involves first identifying the chemical and its hazards. If information is available to conduct a Simple Risk Assessment and Control (SiRAC), that approach should be used. SiRAC involves grouping risks into control bands based on hazard and exposure. If information is not available for SiRAC, a more detailed Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) must be conducted. The document provides details on the scope and requirements for conducting a SiRAC assessment.

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    Selection of Control Approach

    Identify chemical used in


    particular work unit and its hazard Note: Refer to “How to Conduct
    SiRAC” brochure or manual for
    further information.
    Simple Risk Assessment and
    Required
    information to conduct
    Yes Conduct Simple
    Control for Chemicals
    SiRAC available?

    No
    Assessment (SiRAC)

    Seek
    (SiRAC)
    Control No specialist
    Conduct Chemical Health Risk approach advice
    Assessment (CHRA) 1, 2 or 3? (control
    approach 4)

    What is SiRAC?
    Yes
    Develop action plan

    Implement action plan

    Do you want to know more about SiRAC?


    Scan here to download the manual

    Director
    Chemical Management Division
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
    Level 1, 3, 4 & 5, Block D4, Complex D,
    Government Administrative Centre,
    62530 W. P. Putrajaya Chemical Management Division
    Email: [email protected] | Tel: +603 8886 5088| Fax: +603 8889 2351 Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
    Regulations 9, USECHH 2000
    “An employer shall not carry out any work which may expose or is likely to
    expose any employee to any chemical hazardous to health unless he has made a
    written assessment of the risks created by the chemical to the health of the
    Person to Conduct SiRAC
    employee

    Assessment of Risk to Health The person to conduct SiRAC should:

    There are two (2) approaches of assessment:  have adequate knowledge, training and expertise in
     Full Assessment – using method of “Chemical Health Risk Assessment” understanding hazard and risk;
    (CHRA); and  know how the work activity uses chemicals hazardous to health;
     Simple Assessment – using method of “Simple Risk Assessment and Control  have the ability and the authority to collate all the necessary,
    for Chemicals” (SiRAC) relevant information;
     have the knowledge, skills and experience to make the right
    decisions about the risks and the precautions that are needed;
    Simple Assessment  know how to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
     have knowledge on chemical control measures;
     Alternative for conducting a chemical risk assessment.  know basic requirement of OSHA, USECHH Regulations and
     A process of grouping workplace risks into control bands based on relevant guidelines;
    combination of hazard and exposure information (“Control Banding”  have knowledge on the SiRAC manual; and
    approach).  undergone SiRAC training programme by approved training
     Simplified methodology. providers.

    Scope and Application Information Required to Conduct Simple


    SiRAC applies to chemicals hazardous to health in solid and liquid forms that are Assessment
    supplied for use at the place and does not apply to the following types of
    chemical:  Hazard classification and hazard statement (H-code);
    o Carcinogenicity Category 1; or  Physical form;
    o Mutagenicity Category 1; or Chemical  Boiling point or vapour pressure for liquid;
    o classified as: Examples:
    Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1
    Gases o Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)  Operating temperature of chemicals (where applicable);
    o Ammonia (NH3)  Quantity of chemical used; and
    Examples: Process
    o Wood dust generated dust  Total duration of exposure to the chemicals.
    o Fume released from molten metal and fumes Examples:
    o Grain dust
    As listed in First Schedule under the Organic dust o Cotton dust
    Environmental Quality (Scheduled Scheduled
    o Paddy husk dusk
    Wastes) Regulations 2005 or as waste
    amended.

    SiRAC only cover exposure of chemicals hazardous to health through inhalation


    and dermal.

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