Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) in Malaysia

Professional Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) Services

FESLAB SDN BHD provides professional Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) services throughout Malaysia, conducted by a CHRA Assessor registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP/DOSH) Malaysia.

CHRA is an assessment of health risks arising from the use, handling, storage or exposure to chemicals hazardous to health at the workplace.

The assessment helps employers identify chemical health hazards, evaluate potential employee exposure, review existing control measures and determine appropriate recommendations to protect workers' health.

CHRA by Registered JKKP/DOSH Assessor

FESLAB's CHRA assessment is conducted by a registered CHRA Assessor with JKKP/DOSH Malaysia.

Our CHRA services are suitable for workplaces using or generating chemicals hazardous to health, including:

• Manufacturing Facilities
• Chemical Industries
• Automotive Industries
• Metal Processing
• Electronics & Semiconductor
• Laboratories
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Food Manufacturing
• Printing Industries
• Painting & Coating Processes
• Welding & Fabrication
• Cleaning Processes
• Engineering Workshops
• Waste Treatment & Recycling
• Battery & Lead Processing
• Rubber & Plastic Industries
• Warehouses and Chemical Storage Facilities
• Hotels and Commercial Facilities
• Maintenance and Service Centres

What Is CHRA?

Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) is a systematic assessment of health risks associated with chemicals hazardous to health used or generated during workplace activities.

The assessment considers factors such as:

Chemical Hazard → Work Activity → Route of Exposure → Exposure Potential → Existing Control Measures → Risk Evaluation → Recommendations

The objective is to determine whether existing control measures adequately protect employees and whether further action is required.

What Is Assessed During CHRA?

Depending on the workplace and chemical processes involved, the CHRA may include:

Chemical Register & Safety Data Sheets

The assessor reviews relevant chemical information, including the workplace chemical register and available Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Workplace Processes

Work activities involving chemicals are reviewed to understand how employees may potentially be exposed.

Examples include:

Mixing • Spraying • Painting • Cleaning • Degreasing • Welding • Grinding • Laboratory Work • Chemical Transfer • Maintenance • Production Processes • Material Handling

Routes of Exposure

Potential routes of occupational exposure may include:

• Inhalation
• Skin contact
• Eye contact
• Accidental ingestion where relevant

Existing Control Measures

Existing workplace controls are evaluated, including:

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) • General Ventilation • Process Enclosure • Isolation • Work Procedures • Chemical Storage • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Hygiene Practices

Employee Exposure

The assessment considers the nature of the work, frequency and duration of potential exposure, chemical properties and existing controls.

CHRA Recommendations

Depending on the assessment findings, recommendations may include:

• Chemical Exposure Monitoring
• Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Testing
• Improvement of Engineering Controls
• Process Enclosure or Isolation
• Workplace Ventilation Improvements
• Review of Work Procedures
• Chemical Substitution
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Employee Training
• Medical Surveillance where applicable
• Chemical Management Improvements
• Further Occupational Hygiene Assessment

Recommendations are determined according to the hazards, exposure circumstances and assessment findings at the workplace.

Chemical Exposure Monitoring Following CHRA

Where chemical exposure monitoring is recommended, FESLAB can assist with appropriate occupational hygiene services according to the required scope.

Chemical exposure monitoring can help determine workers' exposure to specific airborne contaminants and support evaluation of the effectiveness of workplace control measures.

LEV Testing Following CHRA

Where a Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system is used as an engineering control, examination and testing may be recommended to evaluate its performance.

FESLAB also provides LEV Testing by registered Hygiene Technician 2 (HT2) / Juruteknik Higien 2 with JKKP/DOSH Malaysia, subject to the applicable scope and requirements.

Why Is CHRA Important?

A properly conducted CHRA helps employers to:

✓ Identify chemical health hazards
✓ Understand potential worker exposure
✓ Evaluate existing control measures
✓ Identify areas requiring improvement
✓ Determine the need for exposure monitoring
✓ Determine appropriate engineering controls
✓ Support occupational health management
✓ Improve chemical safety at the workplace
✓ Support compliance with applicable JKKP/DOSH requirements

CHRA Technical Report

Following the assessment, a professional CHRA report is prepared based on the assessment findings.

The report may include relevant information concerning:

• Chemicals hazardous to health
• Work units and processes
• Potential exposure
• Existing control measures
• Risk assessment findings
• Recommended control measures
• Chemical exposure monitoring requirements
• LEV-related recommendations
• PPE recommendations
• Medical surveillance recommendations where applicable
• Other occupational hygiene recommendations

The CHRA report provides the employer with a structured basis for managing chemical health risks at the workplace.

CHRA Services Throughout Malaysia

FESLAB provides Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) throughout Malaysia, including major industrial areas, cities, districts and smaller towns.

Kedah

Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, Kulim, Jitra, Changlun, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Gurun, Pendang, Yan, Sik, Baling, Kuala Ketil, Kupang, Padang Serai, Lunas, Merbok, Bedong, Semeling, Pokok Sena, Kuala Nerang, Kodiang and Langkawi.

Penang

George Town, Bayan Lepas, Balik Pulau, Gelugor, Jelutong, Butterworth, Perai, Seberang Jaya, Bukit Mertajam, Simpang Ampat, Batu Kawan, Nibong Tebal, Jawi, Sungai Bakap, Kepala Batas, Bertam and Tasek Gelugor.

Perlis

Kangar, Arau, Kuala Perlis, Padang Besar, Kaki Bukit, Beseri, Mata Ayer, Pauh and Simpang Empat.

Perak

Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Kampar, Gopeng, Chemor, Kuala Kangsar, Sungai Siput, Taiping, Kamunting, Selama, Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Gerik, Lenggong, Pengkalan Hulu, Teluk Intan, Bidor, Tapah, Sungkai, Slim River, Tanjung Malim, Seri Iskandar, Tronoh, Lumut, Sitiawan, Seri Manjung and Ayer Tawar.

Selangor

Shah Alam, Klang, Port Klang, Kapar, Meru, Setia Alam, Subang Jaya, Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Damansara, Sungai Buloh, Rawang, Kundang, Kuang, Batu Caves, Selayang, Gombak, Ampang, Kajang, Bangi, Semenyih, Beranang, Balakong, Seri Kembangan, Cyberjaya, Sepang, Dengkil, Banting, Jenjarom, Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Selangor, Ijok, Sekinchan, Sabak Bernam and Sungai Besar.

Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya

Kuala Lumpur, Kepong, Segambut, Sentul, Setapak, Wangsa Maju, Cheras, Sungai Besi, Bukit Jalil and Putrajaya.

Negeri Sembilan

Seremban, Senawang, Nilai, Bandar Enstek, Port Dickson, Lukut, Rantau, Mantin, Lenggeng, Kuala Pilah, Bahau, Jempol, Gemas, Tampin, Gemencheh, Rembau and Pedas.

Melaka

Melaka City, Ayer Keroh, Batu Berendam, Cheng, Krubong, Bukit Rambai, Tanjung Kling, Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Durian Tunggal, Jasin, Merlimau, Sungai Udang, Bemban and Selandar.

Johor

Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang, Masai, Permas Jaya, Ulu Tiram, Tebrau, Skudai, Senai, Kulai, Iskandar Puteri, Gelang Patah, Pontian, Pekan Nanas, Benut, Kota Tinggi, Pengerang, Bandar Penawar, Desaru, Kluang, Renggam, Simpang Renggam, Layang-Layang, Ayer Hitam, Batu Pahat, Yong Peng, Parit Raja, Sri Gading, Muar, Bakri, Pagoh, Tangkak, Segamat, Labis, Chaah, Mersing and Endau.

Pahang

Kuantan, Gebeng, Balok, Beserah, Pekan, Gambang, Maran, Temerloh, Mentakab, Jerantut, Bentong, Karak, Raub, Kuala Lipis, Bera, Triang, Muadzam Shah, Rompin and Cameron Highlands.

Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Gong Badak, Marang, Dungun, Paka, Kerteh, Kemaman, Chukai, Kijal, Ajil, Kuala Berang, Setiu, Besut and Jerteh.

Kelantan

Kota Bharu, Kubang Kerian, Pengkalan Chepa, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Rantau Panjang, Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai, Gua Musang, Jeli, Bachok, Pasir Puteh, Ketereh and Wakaf Bharu.

Sabah

Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Putatan, Inanam, Tuaran, Tamparuli, Kota Belud, Papar, Kinarut, Beaufort, Sipitang, Kudat, Kota Marudu, Ranau, Sandakan, Beluran, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna, Tawau, Kalabakan, Keningau, Tambunan and Tenom.

Sarawak

Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Bau, Lundu, Serian, Sri Aman, Betong, Saratok, Sarikei, Bintangor, Sibu, Kanowit, Kapit, Mukah, Dalat, Bintulu, Tatau, Miri, Lutong, Bekenu, Marudi, Limbang and Lawas.

Labuan

Labuan and surrounding industrial and commercial areas.

Nationwide CHRA Services

Whether your workplace is located in a large industrial estate, manufacturing facility, workshop, laboratory, commercial facility, city or smaller town, FESLAB provides CHRA services throughout Malaysia subject to assessment requirements and scheduling.

Why Choose FESLAB?

✓ CHRA by Registered JKKP/DOSH Assessor
✓ Professional Chemical Health Risk Assessment
✓ Practical Workplace Assessment
✓ Chemical & Process Hazard Evaluation
✓ Occupational Hygiene Expertise
✓ Chemical Exposure Monitoring Support
✓ LEV Testing Support by Registered HT2
✓ Professional Technical Reporting
✓ Nationwide Service Coverage

Contact FESLAB for CHRA Malaysia

Need a Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) for your workplace?

FESLAB SDN BHD
Occupational Hygiene & Environmental Monitoring Services

Tel: 011-1101 1223

Contact FESLAB for CHRA Malaysia, Chemical Health Risk Assessment, Registered CHRA Assessor JKKP/DOSH, Workplace Chemical Risk Assessment and Occupational Hygiene Services throughout Malaysia.