SYSTEMATIC HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK EVALUATION USING OHS TECHNIQUES IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Manufacturing industries are inherently associated with a wide range of occupational hazards that pose risks to worker safety, health, and productivity. This study focuses on the systematic identification of hazards and evaluation of risks using Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) techniques in the manufacturing sector. Various tools such as Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) are applied to analyze workplace risks. The study highlights common industrial hazards, evaluates their severity and probability, and proposes appropriate control measures. The findings indicate that systematic risk assessment significantly reduces workplace accidents and enhances operational efficiency. The study recommends the integration of structured OHS frameworks into manufacturing practices for improved safety management.