HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

SEPTEMBER / 2022
BBSH4103
HAZARD MANAGEMENT
MATRICULATION NO: 951120136468001
IDENTITY CARD NO: 951120136468
TELEPHONE NO.: 0143193118
E-MAIL: [email protected]
LEARNING CENTRE: OUM Bintulu, Sarawak
Introduction

Hazard management is a commonly used, documented process for locating health and
safety risks and assessing the level of risk associated with specific job tasks.

The practise of risk management entails finding, assessing, and eliminating potential
risks. A hazard is something like potentially fatal construction materials that put workers' lives
in danger. However, all substances that have the potential to harm or endanger people, the
environment, or other living things fall under the umbrella of hazard management, whether they
be chemical, biological, environmental, physical, or mechanical. A few examples of potentially
hazardous things include electricity, cars, microbes, asbestos, vaccines, nuclear power plants,
X-rays, and pesticides. The field of hazard management is very important because hazard
identification is the first step in putting risk assessment procedures into practise. A
comprehensive strategy for problem definition and identification, information gathering about
potential hazards, risk assessment, problem solving, control, and risk management is known as
hazard management.

That is the correct definition of hazard management, and it does a great job of offering a
realistic framework and set of actions that we can use consistently to manage hazards
effectively. We will delve further into this definition later. Risks should be eliminated or at least
controlled and mitigated as part of hazard management. which then has a knock-on effect to
Improve worker well-being and create a safer environment where people can do their best and
most productive work, or Prevent the number of and reduce the severity of workplace incidents

A company's internal and moral motivation to perform hazard management well is in

addition to the local and general regulations that govern the kind of hazard management that
companies are required to perform. The best way to approach risk management is as an ongoing
project. It is an ongoing, methodical approach to the risk problem, which is always present.

We are constantly exposed to dangers and risks. Some risks may be obvious, such as
when you brew your morning coffee or leave for work, but others are frequently less obvious
or are easy to miss. A hazard is an event or thing that might cause harm to a person. The
models include things like working at heights, commotion, flexible arrangement, and even
workplace discomfort.
 Risk is the probability that damage (such as passing, injury, or illness) will occur when
the hazard is encountered. Risk management refers to taking action to reduce risks and
safeguard wellbeing as much as is actually practical, and in the event that this is impossible,
limiting risks as much as is actually possible. Any risks associated with a hazard will also be
eliminated when it is killed. The likelihood of illness, injury, and death is reduced by
identifying the risks, analysing the risks they entail, and then controlling or eliminating these
risks. However, given the potential for the board to fail to stop this cycle from being truly
profitable, we must continually review our data in order to spot patterns and respond to change
while taking ongoing upgrades into account.

2. The more serious cases had an impact on employee safety.

A major pandemic of Covids (CoV), an enormous group of infections that cause

illness ranging from the common virus to more serious illnesses, struck the world in March
2020. Another strain that hasn't been recently identified in humans is a novel Covid (nCoV).
In terms of health, the economy, and society, this virus has had an impact everywhere in the
world. In order to maintain the economy, it has altered the way we live and created a number
of new norms. Therefore, I will elaborate on some of the safety and health measures that my
chosen company has implemented to address this unexpected hazard in my discussion today.

Customers of Air Products are consistently contacted in specific ways across the
globe. We provide basic modern gases, associated equipment, and applications expertise to
clients in many industries, including refining, synthetic, metals, gadgets, assembling, food and
refreshment. Our focus is on serving the energy, climate, and developing business sectors. In
terms of process innovation and hardware for melting flammable gas stockpiles, we lead the
world. A number of the largest modern gas projects in the world are developed, engineered,
manufactured, owned, and operated by Air Products, including gasification projects that
efficiently convert abundant natural resources into syn-gas for the production of premium
power, fillers, and synthetic substances.

Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become known for its innovative culture,
superior functionality, and commitment to safety and the environment. Our dedicated, talented,
and passionate representatives from various backgrounds are motivated by Air Products' higher
purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance maintainability,
and address the challenges that clients, networks, and the entire world face. Over 20 000
people work for Air Products across about 50 different countries. We do, however, employ
over 500 people at Air Products Malaysia, who are spread out between West Port and Prai
Penang.

The goal of Air Products is to achieve development and cost efficiency through the
identification, creation, and coordination of external advancements through innovation
procurement, joint ventures, community R&D projects, and authorization with close industry,
governmental, and academic partners. While their goal is to develop long-lasting relationships
with our clients and networks based on human qualities such as an understanding of their needs,
a commitment to being honest and trustworthy in how we collaborate, and a drive to challenge
preconceptions.

Air Products has a number of management options regarding the health and safety
aspects of this pandemic. The first is allowing their employees, who are in positions that permit
it, to work from home. According to regional laws and health authorities' advice, offices and
facilities continue to be open and in use. Not every employee in a company needs to be present
at their desk to keep things moving. Some workers who are more administratively oriented can
easily work from home. Because fewer people can work in their office, there will be less face-
to-face interaction. They may alternate visits or set a daily entry threshold for a certain
proportion of employees. This makes the workplace less crowded.

Limiting visitors and interactions at work comes in second. limiting entry to site
visitors and organising virtual gatherings as soon as possible rather than in-person ones. We
are still getting used to this new norm. Virtual meetings are much safer than in-person
gatherings in a small space. Virtual meetings are secure while still serving their intended
purpose. This helps limit employee business travel between states by allowing meetings
virtually.

The third step is implementing an additional health protocol that includes temperature
checks at specific locations for representatives, project workers, residents, and visitors, refined
work techniques to permit social removing for specific staff and their tasks, and the installation
of painstakingly considered to be close to home defensive hardware at specific locations. This
helps to ensure that everyone entering the workplace is healthy and in good condition in order
to prevent the spread of illness. In order to monitor and track back in the event of any positive
cases, it is also crucial to ensure that they scanned in their My Sejahtera.

Last but not least, we are developing excellent cleaning habits among our workforce,
and in parallel, we have increased cleaning and sanitising frequency throughout our locations.
Regular cleaning of the workplace is essential because viruses can be found on anything that
employees have touched, particularly doorknobs, elevator buttons, and other surfaces. In order
to rid the air of any viruses, it is also a good idea to have a purifier, especially in enclosed
offices.

Although precautions for health and safety have been taken. We will always face
difficulties in the business. First, the willingness of people to follow new laws. Employees
frequently disregard safety regulations set by their employers, such as always wearing masks or
keeping a social distance. Employees frequently take their masks off while working or secretly
conversing with coworkers because they still do not take measurements seriously and because
they are unfamiliar with the new safety standard. Because of this, there is a greater chance that
the virus will spread and harm the business. This is due to the need to close the business for
sanitization in the event that one employee is found to be positive, which will affect all
deadlines and productions.

Second, since COVID-19 is primarily a health emergency, employers should be responsible

for protecting their workforce and making sure that their family members and clients aren't at
risk of contracting the disease. Physical separation has been crucial in efforts to stop the
infection from spreading across the globe, and employers now need to enforce it.

That poses problems for businesses in industries like manufacturing, where the
traditional way of doing things has an impact on people who are tightly packed together on
assembly and handling lines. Air Products has significant projects underway at locations where
engineers and contractors must collaborate closely to create a plan. This presents them with a
significant challenge.

Thirdly, employers returning to work during this health emergency should prioritise keeping
employees safe and healthy. However, businesses will also be focusing on how to maintain a
useful, employable workforce that enables them to remain competitive. Cost and on-time
delivery are crucial to business success in industries like manufacturing and the production
of gases and oils like air products. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers have had to
quickly adjust to sudden changes in consumer demand as well as sudden increases in
demand. In Malaysia, many necessities like meat, baking ingredients, and tissues have been
devoured, leaving store shelves empty.

Supply chains should be able to expand their capacity in response to demand without sacrificing
employee well-being or net profits. With regard to Air Products in particular, having few
resources will affect their work schedules and lead to low productivity.

Many companies are revising their HR strategies in response to this unsteady business
environment. The challenge of balancing cost concerns with the requirement to provide
constant, dependable assistance has made goals like observing the ideal mix of extremely
durable and adaptable staff in your labour force more important than at any other time in recent
memory.

Finally, there are travel restrictions. Malaysia has imposed a state of emergency, with no one
allowed in or out of the country. As a result, it has been difficult for employees to move
around the state because some jobs require travel. Certain specialists and support are required
by Air Products urgently to support a project in another state.

Because of the lockdown, they are unable to travel to the selected state to carry out their work
activities, causing them to miss deadlines or even shut down some projects because no
specialists are available to oversee and support the project.

Whatever the challenges, there are always prevention and control programmes that the
company can implement to mitigate the risk. During this difficult time, the well-being of our
employees is critical. Representatives may face various health risks depending on the type of
work they do, where they do it, and their own health status. Associations face challenges in
supporting various labour populations and ensuring fairness across the entire labour force.
Associations are urged to screen the health of their representatives for those who must
physically respond to work. An example of this would be to screen representatives for
symptoms such as fever before they report to work. As a result, the company should have a
declaration form for employees to fill out before entering the workplace to ensure their health
and travel history. This enables the daily evaluation and identification of risks for each
employee.

Second, teach the staff how to keep themselves safe at home and at work. Encourage
representatives to adhere to any new approaches or procedures related to health, sanitation, work
gatherings, and travel. Encourage employees to seek medical attention, remain at home if they
are incapacitated, and be aware of what to do if they are completely out of it. Use COVID-19 to
illuminate their director if they have a dead family member at home and to help them understand
what to do if this happens. When other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, wear
a cover when out in public and around people who are not family members. Veils should not be
worn by infants under the age of two, people who have breathing problems, are unconscious,
disabled, or in any other way unable to remove the cover independently, especially in order to
maintain cleanliness.

The third step is to provide personal protective equipment to their employees.

Organizations should ensure that reasonable personal protective equipment is provided to
employees who may face risks to their health or safety while at work, unless and until those
risks have been adequately managed by other, equally or more effective means in the location
and to the extent in question. Anywhere there is a risk to health and safety that cannot be
adequately controlled by other means, they should also provide training in its use to their
employees. Employers must do more than simply keep the equipment on hand in order to
provide PPE to their representatives. The representatives need to have access to the equipment
quickly, or at the very least know where to go to get it. This is crucial to safeguard the workers
who must be present at the workplace against the virus.

The fourth step is making sure every employee at the workplace is immunised. The
employer can always remind them to get their shots, and managers can serve as examples. A
company may also implement an on-site vaccination programme that allows all of its
employees to receive their shots at once. Employers will gain from this as well as the
employees because it will help to lower the risk of Covid in the workplace. All employees
should agree on their vaccinations in order to further ensure safety. Employers may also offer
vaccination incentives or bonuses to employees who receive their full recommended dose of
vaccinations. More workers will actually force themselves to do it in this way just so they can
receive the incentives.

Last but not least, employers should conduct RTKs or self-tests on workers at least
once every two weeks before they start work. Every business is able to ensure that
representatives are screened twice each week, specifically for the manufacturing and
manufacturing-related services (MRS) sectors. Swab testing is used in the workplace not only
to ensure that employers comply with the law but also to protect the health of the workforce.
Corporate swab tests are becoming more commonplace as more basic businesses may need a
specific number of employees to work from the office or for another reason. Corporate testing
enables employers to assess employees on-site for a COVID-19 contamination. Workers can
receive treatment where they are and don't need to travel to the emergency room. This is not
only the better option, but it will also ultimately save time and money because it is a longer-
term savings. Employers can make sure that the representatives receive COVID-19 swab
testing of a comparable calibre and cost. Corporate swab tests also give employees greater true
confidence when they say they are not immunised when reporting to work. This can assist the
company or organization in meeting the necessary workload limit. Additionally, it enables
employers to effectively manage business operations while safeguarding the well-being of
their workforce.

In conclusion, employers and businesses can play a significant role in preventing and
slowing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 inside the workplace. Employers should take into account
work environment factors in their COVID-19 readiness, reaction, and control plans, such as
the likelihood of social isolation in the workplace, the ability to surprise worker shifts, the
extent to which representatives collaborate with people in general face-to-face, the feasibility
of working from home, the geological isolation of the work environment, whether or not
representatives live in collective housing, the scope of repre Employers must also take into
account how widely COVID-19 is spreading throughout their networks. Employers and
businesses are urged to coordinate with state and local external symbol health authorities to
obtain timely and accurate information that will illuminate appropriate responses. The
decisions that general well-being authorities make regarding local area level procedures will
be influenced by nearby circumstances. Continued routine or staged exercises give your
company the chance to review its COVID-19 readiness, reaction, and control strategies in the
event that its business operations were interfered with. All employers should implement and
update as needed a plan that is specific to the workplace, identifies all areas and occupations
with potential SARS-CoV-2 exposure points, and includes control measures to eliminate or
reduce those exposure points.