Health risk assessment of olefin unit of polymeraryasasol factory using HIRA method
Subject Areas : The Application of Chemistry in Environment
Keywords: occupational exposure, HIRA, Health risk assessment,
Abstract :
The most fundamental element of any organization, to achieve its high goals, is the presence of an expert and committed human force. The main asset of any organization is its human force, and to protect this factor is very important and vital for the organization׳s life. Based on the mentioned goal, health risk was assessed regarding human approach in olefin unit of Polymeraryasasol company using a risk detection and risk assessment method. Regarding the widespread and diversity of the personnel exposing to the hazardous factors at the workplace and in order to control these factors effectively, firstly, the hazards were identified and assessed , then the prevention and elimination techniques were given. Finally, it is suggested as how to encounter with probable human damages and minimize the hazards in a case exposed. The most important proposed techniques referred here are: setting up the health objectives based on the policies of the company; providing an occupational ID based on the results of measurements related to hazardous factors of workplace, issuing the modifying actions for controlling these factors; visiting the unit and preparing a health check list as well as exercising the response at emergency times.
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