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NIK ZAFRI BIN ABDUL MAJID,
CONSULTANT/TRAINER
Email: nikzafri@yahoo.com, nikzafri@gmail.com
https://nikzafri.wixsite.com/nikzafri

Kelantanese, Alumni of Sultan Ismail College Kelantan (SICA), IT Competency Cert, Certified Written English Professional US. Has participated in many seminars/conferences (local/ international) in the capacity of trainer/lecturer and participant.

Affiliations :- Network Member of Gerson Lehrman Group, Institute of Quality Malaysia, Auditor ISO 9000 IRCAUK, Auditor OHSMS (SIRIM and STS) /EMS ISO 14000 and Construction Quality Assessment System CONQUAS, CIDB (Now BCA) Singapore),

* Possesses almost 30 years of experience/hands-on in the multi-modern management & technical disciplines (systems & methodologies) such as Knowledge Management (Hi-Impact Management/ICT Solutions), Quality (TQM/ISO), Safety Health Environment, Civil & Building (Construction), Manufacturing, Motivation & Team Building, HR, Marketing/Branding, Business Process Reengineering, Economy/Stock Market, Contracts/Project Management, Finance & Banking, etc. He was employed to international bluechips involving in national/international megaprojects such as Balfour Beatty Construction/Knight Piesold & Partners UK, MMI Insurance Group Australia, Hazama Corporation (Hazamagumi) Japan (with Mitsubishi Corporation, JA Jones US, MMCE and Ho-Hup) and Sunway Construction Berhad (The Sunway Group of Companies). Among major projects undertaken : Pergau Hydro Electric Project, KLCC Petronas Twin Towers, LRT Tunnelling, KLIA, Petronas Refineries Melaka, Putrajaya Government Complex, Sistem Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang (SILK), Mex Highway, KLIA1, KLIA2 etc. Once serviced SMPD Management Consultants as Associate Consultant cum Lecturer for Diploma in Management, Institute of Supervisory Management UK/SMPD JV. Currently – Associate/Visiting Consultants/Facilitators, Advisors for leading consulting firms (local and international) including project management. To name a few – Noma SWO Consult, Amiosh Resources, Timur West Consultant Sdn. Bhd., TIJ Consultants Group (Malaysia and Singapore) and many others.

* Ex-Resident Weekly Columnist of Utusan Malaysia (1995-1998) and have produced more than 100 articles related to ISO-9000– Management System and Documentation Models, TQM Strategic Management, Occupational Safety and Health (now OHSAS 18000) and Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000. His write-ups/experience has assisted many students/researchers alike in module developments based on competency or academics and completion of many theses. Once commended by the then Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia for his diligence in promoting and training the civil services (government sector) based on “Total Quality Management and Quality Management System ISO-9000 in Malaysian Civil Service – Paradigm Shift Scalar for Assessment System”

Among Nik Zafri’s clients : Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn. Bhd, (MRP II, Accounts/Credit Control) The HQ of Royal Customs and Excise Malaysia (ISO 9000), Veterinary Services Dept. Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (Aspects of Project Management – KLCC construction), Corporate HQ of RHB (Peter Drucker's MBO/KRA), NEC Semiconductor - Klang Selangor (Productivity Management), Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia (ISO 9000), State Secretarial Office Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), Hidrological Department KL (ISO 9000), Asahi Kluang Johor(System Audit, Management/Supervisory Development), Tunku Mahmood (2) Primary School Kluang Johor (ISO 9000), Consortium PANZANA (HSSE 3rd Party Audit), Lecturer for Information Technology Training Centre (ITTC) – Authorised Training Center (ATC) – University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) Kluang Branch Johor, Kluang General Hospital Johor (Management/Supervision Development, Office Technology/Administration, ISO 9000 & Construction Management), Kahang Timur Secondary School Johor (ISO 9000), Sultan Abdul Jalil Secondary School Kluang Johor (Islamic Motivation and Team Building), Guocera Tiles Industries Kluang Johor (EMS ISO 14000), MNE Construction (M) Sdn. Bhd. Kota Tinggi Johor (ISO 9000 – Construction), UITM Shah Alam Selangor (Knowledge Management/Knowledge Based Economy /TQM), Telesystem Electronics/Digico Cable(ODM/OEM for Astro – ISO 9000), Sungai Long Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Bina Puri Group) - ISO 9000 Construction), Secura Security Printing Sdn. Bhd,(ISO 9000 – Security Printing) ROTOL AMS Bumi Sdn. Bhd & ROTOL Architectural Services Sdn. Bhd. (ROTOL Group) – ISO 9000 –Architecture, Bond M & E (KL) Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9000 – Construction/M & E), Skyline Telco (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Knowledge Management),Technochase Sdn. Bhd JB (ISO 9000 – Construction), Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM – ISO 9000 & Internal Audit Refresher), Shinryo/Steamline Consortium (Petronas/OGP Power Co-Generation Plant Melaka – Construction Management and Safety, Health, Environment), Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Negotiation Skills), Association for Retired Intelligence Operatives of Malaysia (Cyber Security – Arpa/NSFUsenet, Cobit, Till, ISO/IEC ISMS 27000 for Law/Enforcement/Military), T.Yamaichi Corp. (M) Sdn. Bhd. (EMS ISO 14000) LSB Manufacturing Solutions Sdn. Bhd., (Lean Scoreboard (including a full development of System-Software-Application - MSC Malaysia & Six Sigma) PJZ Marine Services Sdn. Bhd., (Safety Management Systems and Internal Audit based on International Marine Organization Standards) UNITAR/UNTEC (Degree in Accountacy – Career Path/Roadmap) Cobrain Holdings Sdn. Bhd.(Managing Construction Safety & Health), Speaker for International Finance & Management Strategy (Closed Conference), Pembinaan Jaya Zira Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9001:2008-Internal Audit for Construction Industry & Overview of version 2015), Straits Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd. (Full Integrated Management System – ISO 9000, OHSAS 18000 (ISO 45000) and EMS ISO 14000 for Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Consulting), Malaysia Management & Science University (MSU – (Managing Business in an Organization), Innoseven Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 MSPR8 – Awareness and Internal Audit (Construction), ISO 9001:2008 and 2015 overview for the Construction Industry), Kemakmuran Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 - Signages/Wayfinding - Project Quality Plan and Construction Method Statement ), Lembaga Tabung Haji - Flood ERP, WNA Consultants - DID/JPS -Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan - Prelim, Conceptual Design, Interim and Final Report etc., Tunnel Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessment Report - Design Fire Scenario), Safety, Health and Environmental Management Plans leading construction/property companies/corporations in Malaysia, Timur West Consultant : Business Methodology and System, Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya ISMS/Audit/Risk/ITP Technical Team, MPDT Capital Berhad - ISO 9001: 2015 - Consultancy, Construction, Project Rehabilitation, Desalination (first one in Malaysia to receive certification on trades such as Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination and Project Recovery/Rehabilitation)

* Has appeared for 10 consecutive series in “Good Morning Malaysia RTM TV1’ Corporate Talk Segment discussing on ISO 9000/14000 in various industries. For ICT, his inputs garnered from his expertise have successfully led to development of work-process e-enabling systems in the environments of intranet, portal and interactive web design especially for the construction and manufacturing. Some of the end products have won various competitions of innovativeness, quality, continual-improvements and construction industry award at national level. He has also in advisory capacity – involved in development and moderation of websites, portals and e-profiles for mainly corporate and private sectors, public figures etc. He is also one of the recipients for MOSTE Innovation for RFID use in Electronic Toll Collection in Malaysia.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

DRAFT GUIDELINE - DUE DILIGENCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

You feel strong when you work in a strong team rather than working alone.

hashtagduediligence hashtagconstruction hashtagconstructionindustry hashtagriskmanagement hashtagauditor hashtagqaqc hashtagsafety

I once collaborated with a team of professional consultants, including a Professional Engineer, a Chartered Auditor, a Legal Practitioner, Risk Management Consultant and I was put in charge of systems and methodologies including QA/QC/SHE elements.

This draft guideline (customized to the construction industry), which I devised, has proven instrumental in assisting numerous auditors tasked with conducting due diligence on large-scale construction projects, as mandated by regulatory authorities. To maintain confidentiality, specifics such as project names, authorities involved, team members' identities, and exact dates are withheld.

I hope this will serve you well, make amendments if you wish.



Thursday, November 30, 2023

PENANG WAREHOUSE COLLAPSE - POSSIBLE CAUSES


(Photo Source : The Star)
The perspectives shared below are to be considered as strictly personal and unofficial opinions concerning the recent Penang Warehouse collapse, which tragically may have resulted in the loss of 4-5 workers' lives. It's a distressing event, especially given the recurrence of such incidents elsewhere in Malaysia. These viewpoints stem from my individual experience and are not intended to sway or impact any ongoing investigations conducted by the authorities in any manner
Beams under construction can collapse due to various reasons, including:
Design Flaws?
Since the project has been going on for quite some time, I do not think it is relevant to the design flaws. Possibly, the original plan or method statement of installation were not being adhered to leading to weak points or inadequate load-bearing capacities in the beams.
Material Deficiencies?
I also feel that it has little relation to substandard or faulty construction material but of course, you can never tell - low-quality steel or concrete can compromise the structural integrity of the beams.
Construction Errors?
Can also be the possible cause where mistakes made during the construction process, like inaccurate measurements, improper installation of reinforcements, or poor welding, can weaken the beams.

Excessive Loads?
Can be another possible cause. Beams may collapse if they're subjected to loads beyond their intended capacity, either due to unexpected heavy weights, construction equipment errors, or overloading (workers, materials or machines placed on the beam) during the construction phase.
Environmental Factors?
It was said that heavy rains are occurring during the time of construction. Extreme weather conditions like strong winds, heavy rains, (possibly ponding areas can also soften the ground) - can stress beams beyond their limits, causing them to fail.
Lack of Maintenance?
I am unsure whether this is the case but insufficient or improper maintenance during the construction phase could lead to deterioration of materials over time, weakening the beams.
Foundation Issues?
This can also be a cause where problems with the foundation or support structures at the said location can compromise the stability of the beams and eventually cause them to collapse.

Human Error?
This is a common problem. Where there is accident, the question of inadequate supervision will always arise. Others can include workers negligence or lack of adherence to safety protocols can contribute to mistakes that lead to beam collapse. All these comes back to supervision - either Safety or Construction.
Understanding these potential causes is crucial in ensuring proper precautions are taken during construction to prevent such collapses and maintain safety standards. Quality control, adherence to building codes, regular inspections, and employing skilled professionals are essential to mitigate these risks.

Sunday, October 29, 2023

5 HOURS AGO - SUBJECT : TALK ON PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS AT WORK

5 hours ago. 

(full video and other photos are still being edited)

I was invited to speak on general awareness on "Prevention of Blindness at Work - Overview of the eye-related problems in the Construction Industry".



The event theme was "Sight Awareness 2023" in conjunction with World Sight Day 2023 - organized by Management and Science University - MSU Department of Excellence for Vision and Eyecare (MSU I-Care) co-organized by Women in Governance and Technology Association of Malaysia (WIGTA Malaysia), Lions Club of KL MySight, Lions Eye Clinic Malaysia and Pesona Optometry.

at Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur

Thursday, September 14, 2017

PENCEGAHAN LEBIH BAIK DARI BERUBAT


sumber berita


Tengku Adnan

KUALA LUMPUR: Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah, Jalan Keramat Hujung, di sini, dilaporkan tidak memenuhi tahap keselamatan ditetapkan.

Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, berkata pusat tahfiz berkenaan hanya mempunyai satu laluan keluar dan masuk menuju ke tingkat atas.

"Kita memuji langkah pengurusan pusat tahfiz yang menawarkan pendidikan percuma kepada pelajar yang terdiri daripada keluarga kurang berkemampuan, namun aspek keselamatan perlu diberi keutamaan.

"Berdasarkan tinjauan bersama Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), kita dapati wujud kesalahan kerana premis ini hanya mempunyai satu laluan dan ia berbahaya dari segi keselamatan," katanya selepas meninjau lokasi kejadian, pagi tadi.

Tengku Adnan berkata, pemilik dan pengurusan pusat tahfiz berkenaan juga didapati tidak mempunyai kelulusan Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat serta DBKL untuk menjalankan aktiviti pengajian tahfiz di premis berkenaan.

"Kadang-kadang bila kita tegur dan suruh tutup sesebuah premis, saya dan DBKL dimarahi dan dikatakan berlaku tidak adil namun sebenarnya kita tidak mahu perkara seperti ini berlaku," katanya.

Katanya, beliau sudah mengarahkan semua pegawai di Kementerian Wilayah Persekutuan dan DBKL menjalankan pemeriksaan ke atas semua pusat tahfiz di ibu negara dan Putrajaya, hari ini.

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Nota


Saya harap pembaca membaca dulu halatuju komen yang saya tulis ini. Ianya tidak berniat untuk menyalahkan samada pihak tahfiz mahupun pihak berkuasa. Yang sudah berlaku, sudahpun berlaku - yang telah pergi, telah pun pergi dan tidak dapat dikembalikan lagi.

Yang penting, apa langkah kita selanjutnya untuk mengelakkan perkara yang sama berulang - sebagai salah satu dari cabang usaha ikhtiar?
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Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilaihi roo ji-'uun - Al-Fatihah.
Pertama saya ingin merakamkan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga yang terlibat. Semoga semua anak-anak ini digolongkan Allah SWT di kalangan syuhada. Saya harap dapatlah kaum keluarga redha akan tragedi ini.
Apa yang disebut oleh Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor memang ada kebenarannya. Namun pada saya, DBKL perlu bertegas demi keselamatan premis terutamanya yang berada di tengah-tengah bandaraya.
Atas dasar kemanusiaan, saya turut bersetuju dengan apa yang disebut oleh YB Menteri Wilayah mengenai perkhidmatan percuma yang diberikan oleh tahfiz berkenaan tetapi aspek keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan perlu bersifat preventif serta bukannya "corrective". Ianya seolah-olah kita menanti bencana akan berlaku. Kita tidak boleh ada sikap "berserah sahaja" dan tiada usaha ikhtiar yang dilakukan untuk mencegah. Dan apabila sesuatu tragedi berlaku, kita ada budaya "menuding jari" (blaming culture)
Sudah tiba masanya, DBKL, JKKP, JAS, BOMBA dll yang berkenaan perlu duduk bersama dan memikirkan cara-cara proaktif seperti mengadakan "fire-drill", pemeriksaan berkala dan penilaian risiko bukan sahaja ke atas premis seperti ini tetapi ke atas semua premis. Ini kerana saya lihat, banyak tangga kecemasan (fire escape) di belakang bangunan telah dirobohkan, "fire door" yang tidak berfungsi, tangga kecemasan dalaman dijadikan stor barangan, penggunaan dapor gas dengan cara yang tidak selamat, tiadanya alat pemadam kebakaran (atau bertarikh luput atau ada tetapi tidak tahu digunakan), kesukaran akses kepada pihak BOMBA untuk memadamkan kebakaran, kesukaran akses untuk mangsa keluar, tiadanya penggera keselamatan, tiadanya pelan lantai, tiadanya "emergency escape route" dll.
Yang paling penting bila bercakap mengenai "preventive action" atau "risk management" ialah LATIHAN, BENGKEL, INDUKSI yang secukupnya perlu diberikan kepada semua pengusaha-pengusaha mengenai pentingnya aspek keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan (dan alam sekitar) (SHE) terjaga.
Aspek SHE bukan sahaja perlu dijaga semasa premis dibina, ianya perlu dirancang semasa fasa rekabentuk, fasa tender, fasa pembinaan, fasa pasca-pembinaan, fasa penyerahan kembali tapak - MALAH perlunya susulan semasa ianya beroperasi.


Wednesday, April 19, 2017

SOAL JAWAB - KESELAMATAN, KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN, ALAM SEKITAR - Nik Zafri

SOALAN 1 : Selain kepatuhan terhadap undang-undang, kenapa perlukan sistem pengurusan keselamatan kerja dan alam sekitar?

Jawapan : Pentingnya sistem ialah untuk memastikan dan meningkatkan lagi tahap keselamatan, kesihatan, persekitaran dan kebajikan pekerja terjaga.


SOALAN 2. Adakah dokumentasi itu penting?


Jawapan :


Jika ianya dapat menyelamatkan nyawa, maka dokumentasi itu penting, tetapi ianya mesti disusuli dengan pelaksanaan. Maka saya berpendapat, dokumentasi dan pelaksanaan adalah sama pentingnya.


Jika kita masih beranggapan bahawa dokumentasi itu terlalu membebankan, maka matlamat untuk mencapai satu sistem yang bertulis sebagai bukti pelaksanaan tidak akan tercapai.


SOALAN 3. Bagaimana nak memastikan semua orang faham mengenai pentingnya menjaga keselamatan, kesihatan dan penjagaan alam sekitar?


Jawapan : 


  • Komitmen ikhlas dan sepenuh-hati dari pihak pengurusan tertinggi.
  • Delegasi tugas yang betul kepada orang yang betul.
  • Komunikasi perlu berkesan dan mesej "suci" ini sampai sehingga kepada peringkat kakitangan sokongan mahupun buruh/pekerja.
  • Latihan dan pembangunan secara berterusan.


SOALAN 4. Kenapa keselamatan, kesihatan dan pengurusan alam sekitar terabai?


Jawapan : Mengikut pengalaman saya - ada 3 unsur sahaja, pertama - sistem, kedua - pelaksanaan, ketiga - sikap :


  • sifat menghafal dan bukannya memahami. Jika tidak faham,bagaimana nak menghayati serta jadikannya sebagai budaya syarikat?
  • Sifat suka menuding jari apabila berlaku insiden dan kemalangan. (Tiada akauntabiliti – rasa dipertanggungjawabkan). Walhal jika mengikut prosedur yang betul (jika ada prosedur), perkara ini boleh diselesaikan mengikut lunas undang-undang. Tidak ada satu pun tempat kerja yang 100% selamat.
  • Melakukan kerana terpaksa dan dipaksa. Melaksanakan sistem pengurusan keselamatan, kesihatan pekerjaan dan alam sekitar tidak boleh dilakukan kerana terpaksa, ianya akan menimbulkan lebih banyak masalah lagi.
  • 'attitude' perlu betul dalam kita hendak melaksanakan sistem ini. (adopting the right attitude)

Jika awal-awal lagi, kita sudah tanamkan pemikiran negatif umpamanya "sistem ini menyusahkan" dan seumpamanya, maka kita perlukan bantuan professional.


  • Mengukur keselamatan, kesihatan dan pengurusan alam sekitar menerusi satu perspektif yang sempit – contohnya dengan hanya adanya peralatan perlindungan diri (PPE), maka keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan serta alam sekitar telah pun terjaga.

Malah persepsi pemakaian PPE juga perlu difahami dalam 2 kategori:

a) adanya topi keselamatan dipakai untuk mengelak dari objek yang jatuh dari atas.

b) adanya topi keselamatan juga dapat menyelamatkan nyawa


Faktor-faktor lain ialah :



  • Takut untuk berbelanja lebih bagi meningkatkan tahap keselamatan kerja.
  • Tindakan menangani insiden dan kemalangan tidak bertepatan dengan undang-undang. Ini termasuklah "cuba menutup" kes-kes kematian, kecederaan parah dari pihak berkuasa dsb.
  • Meletakkan kesalahan hanya kepada Pegawai Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan

SOALAN 5 : Kenapa perlunya Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan?

Jawapan :


Keselamatan, Kesihatan Pekerjaan dan Pengurusan Alam Sekitar bukan kerja perseorangan tetapi ianya adalah kerjasama dalam satu pasukan.


Perlu ada sesi bertukar-tukar pendapat, mengikut kepakaran dan pengalaman dalam bidang/jabatan masing-masing demi keselamatan, kesihatan dan pengurusan alam sekitar sesebuah organisasi.


Jangan hanya serahkan semua tanggungjawab kepada Pegawai atau Pengurus HSE sahaja. Inipun salah juga...


SOALAN 6. Adakah Penilaian Suasana Berbahaya, Impak/Aspek dan Risiko itu perlu?


Jawapan :

Penilaian ini perlu dimulakan daripada peringkat perancangan pra-operasi lagi. Sebarang suasana berbahaya, impak/aspek dan risiko perlu dikenalpasti secara proaktif berdasarkan pengalaman terdahulu. Kemudian ianya perlu dikawal semasa penilaian berlaku dan disemak kembali akan keberkesanannya.

Penilaian Risiko tidak sama dengan Pemeriksaan (Inspection) dan Audit.
Pemeriksaan adalah sesuatu yang biasa dilakukan (rutin), audit dan penilaian risiko adalah secara berkala dan berjadual.

Bezanya, penilaian risiko tidak diberikan laporan ketidakpatuhan (NCR) seperti audit dan pemeriksaan.

Penilaian risiko akan mengenengahkan masalah kecil yang berpotensi membawa kepada masalah yang besar jika tidak ditangani secara proaktif. Jika ada masalah besar, maka itu menunjukkan terdapat risiko yang tinggi dalam sesuatu operasi

Setiap masalah diberikan pemarkahannya yang tersendiri. Kesilapan penilai risiko ialah mengeluarkan laporan ketidakpatuhan. Ini boleh menimbulkan kekeliruan.

Tujuan utama Penilaian Risiko ialah untuk menjadi pemangkin dengan mengurangkan trend ketidakpatuhan dalam pemeriksaan dan audit.

Maka jika didapati jumlah NCR masih tinggi (makin bertambah) dalam pemeriksaan dan audit, maka kemungkinan besar pengenalpastian risiko secara proaktif adalah TIDAK TEPAT. Segera lakukan penyemakan kembali.

Sunday, March 13, 2016

MENGENALPASTI, MENILAI DAN MENGAWAL RISIKO DAN SUASANA BERBAHAYA - Pengenalan asas(Keselamatan Kerja) - Nik Zafri

Mengenalpasti suasana berbahaya (Hazard) dan penilaian risiko melibatkan kesinambungan maklumat secara kritikal bagi membuat sesuatu keputusan. Proses ini dapat membantu mengenalpasti punca berlakunya kemalangan (mengenalpasti suasana merbahaya - Risk Identification) , kemungkinan berlakunya kemalangan (penilaian risiko) dan apakah akibat-akibat yang berpotensi dari kemalangan berkenaan. Selain itu ianya juga dapat membantu untuk mengambil langkah-langkah yang sepatutnya bagi mencegah dan menghalang kemalangan berkenaan secara proaktif (mengawal – control)
Nota : Versi terkini ISO 9000 (ISO 9001:2015) boleh dijadikan asas rujukan di mana ianya menekankan bahawa penilaian risiko boleh dikenalpasti semasa fasa Perancangan di mana peralatan seperti Analisa SWOT dan PDCA boleh digunakan untuk mengenalpasti Potensi Risiko berdasarkan pengalaman yang direkodkan dalam sesi audit, pemeriksaan, penilaian risiko terdahulu (jika ada) dan mesyuarat semakan semula pengurusan.
Terdapat banyak cara untuk mengenalpasti suasana berbahaya dan menjalankan penilaian risiko. Teknik yang digunakan adalah bergantung kepada suasana tempat kerja. Namun apa yang penting ialah, kerjasama antara pihak pengurusan dan kakitangannya amatlah mustahak bagi mencapai penilaian suasana berbahaya yang berkesan dan efisyen.
Kemalangan yang berat biasanya jarang berlaku. Ini kerana sudah ramai pihak pengurusan, kakitangannya telah sedar mengenai kepentingan menjaga keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan di tempat kerja.
Walaubagaimanapun, kemalangan pada kekerapan yang rendah kadangkala bukan bermaksud tiada potensi kemalangan itu tidak akan berlaku. Biasanya, dalam keadaan yang tidak disangka-sangka, ianya boleh berlaku, ini kerana sesebuah organisasi yang beranggapan tempat kerja mereka selamat akan cenderung kepada sifat mengambil mudah.
Di sinilah kepentingan pengenalpastian potensi kemalangan, penilaian risiko dan langkah-langkah kawalan boleh diambil bagi mencegah insiden dan kemalangan secara proaktif.


Sistem pengenalpastian potensi suasana berbahaya dan penilaian risiko perlu melibatkan :

a)    Mengenalpasti operasi dan rekabentuk yang berpotensi menampakkan kelemahan – contohnya jika ianya beroperasi melebihi masa atau rekabentuk yang berkali-kali disemak.

b)    Berfikir di luar kotak berdasarkan pengalaman

c) Memastikan langkah-langkah kawalan yan sediada termasuk prosedur standard operasi yang digunakan masih relevan dengan proses (contohnya, jika ada teknologi baru, perlukah prosedur itu dipinda dan perlukah langkah-langkah kawalan ditambahkan untuk disesuaikan dengan suasana yang baru?

d) Berkongsi pengalaman dengan organisasi lain – biasanya menerusi penyertaan dalam seminar, persidangan, kursus dan bengkel mengenai penilaian risiko.

Antara cabaran yang biasa dihadapi :

a)  Pengurusan masa yang diperlukan untuk mengenalpasti suasana berbahaya dan potensi kemalangan yang akan berlaku jika tiada kawalan dilakukan.

b) Perlunya kombinasi kepakaran dalam teknik-teknik mengenalpasti suasana berbahaya dan kawalan risiko (HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assesment and Risk Control, HAZID (Hazard Identification Techniques), HEMP (Hazard and Effect Management Process), HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Studies) Hal ini boleh dilakukan dengan perkongsian maklumat di antara satu organisasi dengan satu organisasi yang lain, perkhidmatan perunding atau pakar dari luar untuk membuat penilaian bebas tanpa sebarang kecenderungan dan pengalaman yang direkodkan (di sini data sangat diperlukan)

c)    Pengetahuan dan pengalaman mengenai tempat/premis/tapak kerja dan teknik yang diperlukan.

d)    Memastikan mereka yang menjalankan tugas penilaian, audit mahupun pemeriksaan adalah mereka yang bertauliah.