The effects of training on the knowledge level of hazard identification risk assessment and risk control (HIRARC) among engineering students in Universiti Putra Malaysia

Abdul Halim, Muhammad Zal Hazmi (2019) The effects of training on the knowledge level of hazard identification risk assessment and risk control (HIRARC) among engineering students in Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Engineers play a key role in making sure the design of machines follows the safety aspect required. Although most machine built was already equipped with safety control such as guard, sensor and others, however, the accident still occurred because of other factors such as lack of management control, inadequate standards, less communication, machine design and others. Engineers with Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) knowledge could help eliminate the hazard from the designing phase, thus might reduce the probability of accident from occurring. Objectives: To measure the effect of training on knowledge level related to Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) among UPM engineering students. Methodology: This was an interventional study that used developed questionnaire to compare the knowledge level of HIRARC among UPM engineering students before and after training. This study was conducted among the final year engineering students in the Faculty of Engineering, UPM. A total of 70 respondents participated based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The respondents were given the pre-intervention followed by the training on HIRARC using a module made by the researcher and after that, they answered the post-intervention. Then the data analysis was performed by using SPSS version 25. Results: This study involved 70 respondents from three different courses which are 28.6% (n=20) Civil Engineering, 38.6% (n=27) Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering and 32.9% (n=23) Mechanical Engineering. After the pre and post-intervention, Wilcoxon signed ranks test result showed a significant increase in the knowledge level of HIRARC. The knowledge increased from 10 (9-11) to 14 (13-15). Chi-square test also showed there was an association between respondents' knowledge level of HIRARC for the pre-intervention and the older age group of respondent's Conclusions: The training module had potential in increasing the knowledge level of HIRARC. The module could be used in any educational institution to give the students understanding and awareness on the importance of safety that could be beneficial for them before going into the working environment. Keywords: Engineering, Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC), Knowledge, Training

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2025 06:37
Last Modified:	25 Feb 2025 06:37
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2335

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