Implementation of Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) for Hazard Classification and Safety at General Chemistry Laboratory at Faculty of Applied Sciences, in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) conducted in the general chemistry laboratory at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam. The primary objective was to evaluate the potential health risks associated with chemical exposure to laboratory personnel and to propose appropriate risk mitigation strategies. The CHRA was essential for evaluating risks from Chemical Hazardous to Health (CHTH) in the lab. It systematically gathered data, set exposure limits, and reviewed safety measures, following WHO-recommended steps like hazard identification and risk characterization.