Integrated risk assessment approaches for workplace safety: A study of JSA, FMEA, and Hazard identification in industrial environments

Abstract

This research examines integrated risk assessment methodologies in industrial settings, emphasising the use of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Hazard and Operability research (HAZOP), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Data were collected using a mixed-methods strategy, including field observations, interviews, and historical safety records from the industrial, chemical, and construction industries. The study delineates prevalent industrial hazards physical, chemical, ergonomic, and psychological and assesses their risks via qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Instruments such as risk matrices, real-time monitoring systems, and safety software (Intelex and Sphera) improved hazard identification and management. Results indicate that high-risk tasks, such as heavy machinery operation and chemical management, need prompt engineering and administrative measures. This research suggests that the integration of structured risk assessment methodologies with contemporary safety technology significantly enhances hazard management and fosters workplace safety.