Occupational Hazard Assessment And Risk Mitigation In The Gluing And Lapping Section Of A Gas Meter Manufacturing Plant
Occupational health is fundamental aspect of work force management to ensure healthy and secure working environment especially in production environments where life threatening hazards are commonplace. This study implements Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) within a gas meter manufact...
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2025
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| Online Access: | http://revistas.um.edu.uy/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/1732 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12806/2785 |
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| Summary: | Occupational health is fundamental aspect of work force management to ensure healthy and secure working environment especially in production environments where life threatening hazards are commonplace. This study implements Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) within a gas meter manufacturing facility’s gluing and lapping shop and compares pre-existing conditions with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards. Hazards are systematically identified by onsite workplace inspections, incident data analysis, and employee interview and input. Evaluated risk levels are made into standardized risk matrixes and control measures are suggested in line with ISO standards to minimize risk levels. The risk mitigation strategy is developed with established hierarchy of controls, emphasizing elimination, substitution, and engineering controls before administrative measures and personal protective equipment are suggested. Parameters such as temperature, noise, and lighting in the workplace are evaluated, these environmental factors are benchmarked against ISO-defined permissible exposure limits to ensure compliance and safeguard worker well-being. The findings yield actionable recommendations aimed at improving occupational safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory conformity of the gas meter manufacturing plant’s gluing and lapping shop. By addressing these challenges, the research contributes to safer and more sustainable industrial practices in gas meter manufacturing. Future works in this field should in cooperate the integration of IOT and sensors to achieve real time monitoring and IOT based controls integrating Mechatronics and IOT with Health safety. |
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