Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment
A hazardous substances risk assessment examines how hazardous chemicals are used, stored, and handled in your workplace, and evaluates the level of potential exposure to workers.
At HSE Australia, we provide hazardous substances risk assessments and chemical risk assessments, identifying risks and measuring exposure to deliver practical control recommendations that align with WHS regulations.
Hazardous chemicals have the potential to harm workers through inhalation, skin contact or ingestion. A structured hazardous chemicals audit helps businesses understand where exposure can occur and how to mitigate risk.
Contact us to see how we can help you identify and manage the risks associated with hazardous substances.
Our services include:
Where safe, our Occupational Hygienists offer targeted sampling to guide your hazardous substances risk assessment.
Samples are analysed in a NATA-accredited laboratory to quantify the degree of chemical exposure.
Monitoring of exposure is conducted both “on the person” and “of the environment”.
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What does a hazardous chemicals audit involve?
A hazardous chemicals audit looks at how chemicals are introduced, used, and controlled across your workplace or project sites. Significant penalties can apply to organisations that fail to manage hazardous substances appropriately.
A chemical risk assessment by HSE Australia includes:
- Measurement of dust, mists or vapours generated from hazardous chemicals
- Observation of work practices, including ingestion or skin absorption risks
- Review of existing workplace controls and PPE
- Measurement of decomposition products such as gases or fumes
- Practical recommendations to lower, and limit, worker exposure
How are hazardous substances identified and assessed?
A hazardous substances risk assessment starts with identifying every hazardous chemical present onsite, including those stored, decanted or generated during day to day work processes.
Our process includes:
- Identifying hazardous chemicals under the Globally Harmonised System of Classification (GHS) classification
- Assessing exposure risk against relevant workplace exposure limits
- Providing advice on effective control measures
- Reviewing workplace systems and handling processes
- Assisting in developing or reviewing implementation programs
Where necessary, results from a hazardous substances risk assessment can be supported by laboratory data and air monitoring for comprehensive WHS decision-making.
Contact our team to discuss booking a hazardous chemicals audit or chemical risk assessment.
Assessment, Sampling & Analysis of Hazardous Substances
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What is a hazardous substances risk assessment?
A hazardous substances risk assessment: Evaluates how workers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, and Determines the level of risk It involves:
- Identifying hazardous substances in the workplace
- Measuring or estimating exposure levels
- Comparing results to workplace exposure standards
- Recommending controls to lower risk
How does biological contamination impact worker health?
Biological contamination from hazardous substances can cause respiratory irritation, infection and immune reactions. Exposure to workers can cause:
- Coughing or breathing difficulties
- Skin or eye irritation
- Fatigue and headaches
- Infection from bacteria or mould
What are common sources of hazardous chemical exposure in the workplace?
Common exposure sources of hazardous chemicals include:
- Solvents and cleaning agents
- Industrial dusts and fumes
- Welding gases
- Chemical decanting processes
- Manufacturing by-products
How are hazardous substances identified and assessed?
Hazard identification in a workplace should follow a tailored and structured approach that informs risk management decisions. It must incorporate the review of Safety Data Sheets and chemical registers, as well as observing on-site processes. Hazardous substances risk assessment methods include:
- Personal exposure monitoring
- Static air monitoring
- Surface or wipe sampling
- NATA-accrediated laboratory analysis
- Review of PPE and worksite controls
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