EVALUATION OF WORKPLACE HAZARDS IN THE CEMENT INDUSTRY THROUGH PARETO-BASED RISK PRIORITISATION

This paper proposes a Pareto-based framework for evaluating and prioritising workplace hazards in the cement industry. The method combines hazard classification, frequency analysis, cumulative percentage calculations, and graphical presentation to identify categories that contribute substantially to recorded events. In the hypothetical example, dust exposure, slips and trips, machinery and conveyor hazards, manual handling, and noise exposure account for 83% of the total recorded events. This result demonstrates the analytical procedure but does not establish an actual industry-wide distribution. The framework supports targeted safety interventions, including dust suppression, improved housekeeping, machinery guarding, hazardous-energy isolation, ergonomic improvements, and noise control. Crucially, Pareto ranking should be complemented by a formal risk assessment to ensure that hazards with potentially catastrophic consequences receive appropriate attention even when infrequently reported. The proposed approach offers a practical foundation for data-driven occupational safety management. Its empirical value should be established through implementation in a real cement manufacturing facility, using validated workplace records and documented evaluation criteria.

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