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  • DateJanuary 10, 2022
SIMPLE RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL FOR CHEMICAL (SiRAC)

A simple assessment involves a process of grouping workplace risks into control bands based on combination of hazard and exposure information. A simple assessment may be conducted, instead of the full assessment, if the chemicals hazardous to health used in a particular work unit meets the criteria specified in paragraph 2.1 of this manual. In order to conduct simple assessment, the required information are:-

  • (A) Hazard classification and hazard statement (H-code);
  • (B) Physical form;
  • (C) Boiling point or vapour pressure;
  • (D) Operating temperature of chemicals (where applicable);
  • (E) Quantity used;
  • (F) Total duration of exposure to the chemicals.