RISK ASSESSMENT ON HEALTH AND SAFETY: ASEAN EXPERIENCE Dr. Pennapa Matayompong OIE Sub-Regional Representation for South-East Asia Regional Seminar for OIE National Focal Points for Veterinary Laboratories Jeju, Republic of Korea, 5-7 April 2016 1
Outline Introduction Laboratory Health and Safety Training - Identification of Hazards - Risk Assessment - Risk Matrix - Safety Measures - Good Health and Safety Management System Conclusion 2
Introduction Lab workers play a crucial role in preventing the occurrence of infectious and non-infectious diseases. Everyone working in labs should have an understanding of why they must work safely. Working in a safe and sound workplace could contribute in the avoidance of accidents and disaster. Health at work and healthy work environments are among the most valuable assets of individuals, labs and countries. 3
Introduction OIE Terrestrial Manual Chapter 1.1.3 Biosafety and Biosecurity OIE SRR-SEA organised Laboratory Health and Safety Trainings 2014: Lao PDR, Thailand (RRL) 2015: Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia Implementing Laboratory Health and Safety Strategy will not only to ensure the health of workers, but also contribute positively to productivity, quality of products, work motivation, job satisfaction and thereby to the overall quality of life of individuals and society. 4
Laboratory Health & Safety Training DLD Lab, Thailand LBVD Lab, Myanmar DAHP Lab, Cambodia DVS Lab, Malaysia DGLAHS Lab, Indonesia 5
Laboratory Health & Safety Training OBJECTIVES: To enhance lab staff and management s awareness and understanding on the basic knowledge of health and safety in the laboratory To guide participants in conducting an actual risk assessment To assist participants in establishing measures to mitigate/control the risks found in the laboratory To provide guidance on development of laboratory health and safety guidelines. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Development of health and safety guidelines / policy 6
Laboratory Health & Safety Training 3 day training, lecture and practice Dr. Gliceria Derrota - Trainer 8 training modules: 1. Introduction of Health and Safety 5. Biological Risk Assessment 2. Defining Hazard and Risk 6. Risk Matrix (Evaluation of Risk) 3. Recognition of Hazards (biological, physical, chemical, mechanical and ergonomic and psycho-social hazards) 4. 5 Steps of Risk Assessment 7. Safety Measures (administrative control, operational control, engineering control and personal protective equipment) 8. Good Health and Safety Management System 7
Defining Hazard and Risk Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm Risk is the chance of something happening that has the potential to cause harm. Hazard Open drawer Risk Chance of tripping over open drawer and severity of injury 8
Identification of Hazards Hazards that affect Biosafety/Biosecurity Biological Hazards Viruses Noise Physical Hazards Chemical Hazards Liquids Mechanical and Ergonomic Hazards Posture traps Psycho-Social Hazards Worry Bacteria Vibration Gases Movement Stress Parasites Insects Mites Fungi Ionising & Non ionising radiation Extreme temperature Electricity Illumination and visibility Vapours Dusts Fumes Fibres Mists Repetitive actions Entanglement Overexertion Manual handling Slip, trips and fall Individual Work demand and conditions Work environment Work pressure Monotony Unsocial hour 9
Identification of Hazards 10
Risk Assessment A careful examination of what could cause harm to people in the workplace. The correct identification of the hazards and an appropriate estimation of the risk The basis for valid decision on control measures in the workplace to safeguard health of people at work and people in the premises It is important that we should be able to recognize or identify the hazard around the workplace in order to avoid the risk. 11
Risk Assessment 1 2 3 4 5 Identification of hazards Deciding who might be harmed and how. Or Who are affected? Evaluating the risks Recording Reviewing 12
Biological Risk Assessment Identify the hazards associated with an infectious agent or material Identify the activities that might cause exposure to the agent or material Consider the competencies and experience of laboratory personnel Evaluate and prioritize risks Develop, implement, and evaluate controls to minimize the risk for exposure 13
Risk Matrix Evaluation of risk o To provide a better picture of the distribution of risks from the identified hazards which need urgent actions and mitigations o The severity/consequence and the probability/likelihood of the risks are given a score from 1 to 4, with 1 least severe and 4 the highest. o Risk rating = probability x consequence o Results are colour coded to provide easy distinctions of priorities 14
Risk Matrix C O N S E Q U E N C E Negligible 1 Marginal 2 Significant 3 Critical 4 Less likely 1 PROBABILITY Likely 2 Very Likely 3 1 2 3 4 2 6 6 8 3 6 9 12 4 8 12 16 Certain 4 1-3 = Tolerable (Green), 4-8 = Mitigate (Yellow), 9-16 = Urgent (Red) 15
Risk Matrix 1-3 = Tolerable (Green) 4-8 = Mitigate (Yellow) 9-16 = Urgent (Red) 16
Safety measures Hierarchy of Safety Elimination Substitution Administrative Control Operation Control Engineering Control Personal Protective Equipment 17
Diagnostic Risk Assessment Laboratory Work Activity Hazards Identified Who are Affected Determine the Risk Risk factor (Cause of Transmission / Injury/Illnesses) Assessment of Biorisk Pathway (Low, Moderate, High) Type of Hazard Control Measures Step 1: Receiving of Sample Step 2: Step 9: Storage of isolates/patho gen Step 10: Disposal of waste 18
Good Health and Safety Management System Adequate instructions Updated guidelines 19
Conclusion Risk Assessment Health and Safety Policy development 20
Conclusion Employee welfare facilities Stress free environment Fire safety Good Health & Safety Management First aid PPE The safety of the lab workers and employees is also a safety of the livestock industry. A safe workplace is a comfortable workplace. Safety from all hazards Training and information Safety facilities A comfortable workplace is a productive workplace. 21
Acknowledgement I wish to thank Dr. Gliceria Derrota for her kind contribution on the information and slides for this presentation. 22
Thank you for your attention! 23