The Chemwatch Risk Assessment module uses the Control Banding methodology. Control Banding is a risk assessment method used to manage workplace risks by grouping chemicals according to similar physical and chemical characteristics, taking into account how the chemical will be handled or used and what the anticipated exposure is, and determine a set of controls to prevent harm to workers.
Generally, risk assessment starts with hazard identification, and hazard grouping and aims at determining appropriate ways to eliminate and/or control the risk. Those materials that have a corresponding Gold SDS will automatically display the hazard rating icon.
Hazard Rating in Risk Assessment Module
Hazard Rating in Simple Manifest Mode
Factors that influence the degree of risk include:
- How much a person is exposed to a hazard?
- How the person is exposed, e.g., inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, etc?
- How severe are the effects under specific conditions of exposure?
The Risk Assessment module is available in the following Chemwatch application packages; Bespoke, Cobra/Coshh, GoldFFX, Chemeritus.
Risk Assessment Process Flow
The main Risk Assessment Process flow is illustrated in the flowchart below.
Risk Assessment Activity Chart
The following flowchart illustrates the activities involved in conducting a risk assessment in the system to generate risk assessment reports.
For more learning on how to conduct a risk assessment, go the the elearning link here or contact us by sending an email to helpdesk@chemwatch.net or use the live help chat to submit your inquiry or question.