Overview

Qualitative risk assessment to identify and evaluate all hazardous chemical substances present in the workplace. This assessment determines which chemicals pose a risk to employee health and whether quantitative exposure monitoring is required.

Methodology

  • Inventory of all chemicals used, stored, or generated on site
  • Review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each substance
  • Walk-through to identify exposure scenarios, routes of exposure, and affected workers
  • Qualitative risk ranking (low / medium / high) per chemical per task

What You Receive

  • HCA risk assessment report with chemical inventory
  • Risk matrix per chemical substance and exposure scenario
  • Identification of substances requiring quantitative monitoring
  • Recommendations for substitution, engineering controls, and PPE
Applicable Legislation:
Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, 1995 (Regulation 6); OHS Act 85 of 1993 Section 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HCA risk assessment and HCA exposure monitoring?
The risk assessment (this service) is a qualitative evaluation identifying which chemicals are present and which workers are at risk. Exposure monitoring involves taking actual air samples to measure airborne concentrations and compare against occupational exposure limits.