Occupational Health and Safety-Based Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in Industrial Manufacturing

This manuscript presents an investigation into the hazards and associated risk levels in one of South India’s leading textile industries. The study highlights the need, methodology, and outcomes of applying the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) technique. The assessment was conducted in the rotary printing and dyeing departments, where risk levels were quantified by multiplying severity and probability values. Control measures were proposed for each activity and area identified with potential safety concerns. The identified hazards were primarily categorized under physical, chemical, ergonomic, material handling, health-related, and electrical risks. The quantified risk assessment provided a systematic basis for prioritizing hazards and implementing appropriate control strategies.