EVALUATION OF CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS IN CHEMISTRY LABS: EFFORTS TO IMPROVE K3
Keywords:
K3, labs, chemicals, high-risk, education, safe work, effective workspaceAbstract
Occupational safety and health are important in carrying out an activity, especially in the use of chemicals and laboratory operations which basically contain high risks. Although there is a policy in place, it cannot guarantee laboratory users to comply with the K3 procedure. To evaluate the existing hazards and improve occupational safety and health (K3) in the laboratory, we use several.The methods used follow a systematic Occupational Safety and Health (K3) approach that begins with hazard identification to recognize potential chemical, physical, and equipment-related dangers, followed by risk assessment to evaluate the likelihood and impact of those hazards. Based on this, safe work procedures are established to guide proper laboratory practices, supported by continuous training to ensure users understand safety measures. The application of PPE is enforced to minimize exposure to risks, while regular The methods used follow a systematic Occupational Safety and Health (K3) approach that begins with hazard identification to recognize potential chemical, physical, and equipment-related dangers, followed by risk assessment to evaluate the likelihood and impact of those hazards. Based on this, safe work procedures are established to guide proper laboratory practices, supported by continuous training to ensure users understand safety measures. The application of PPE is enforced to minimize exposure to risks, while regular evaluation monitors the effectiveness of safety implementation. When incidents or near misses occur, in-depth analysis is conducted to determine root causes and prevent similar events, ensuring a safer and more effective laboratory work environment. monitors the effectiveness of safety implementation. When incidents or near misses occur, in-depth analysis is conducted to determine root causes and prevent similar events, ensuring a safer and more effective laboratory work environment. With an understanding of the dangers of chemicals and physics to laboratory users in an organized manner, it will be possible to create an effective laboratory workspace. Therefore, the improvement of K3 needs to be focused on regular education and training, storage of chemicals according to standards, correct waste handling, and the implementation of periodic audits and inspections. The awareness and discipline of laboratory users play an important role in creating a safe and accident-free work environment.
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