Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control for safety and security issues for quality fishery activities at lkim Kuala Besut

Abstract

Marine fisheries are very important industry for the Malaysian economy and a major source of world fish supply. Fishing has a long history in Malaysia and it is very important for coastal fishing communities to feed their families and supply fish to domestic and foreign markets. Fisheries have a reputation as a dangerous work on the sea. Fishermen at sea face a lot of security risks due to their working nature. Although many equipment are supplied to the fishermen during the cruise but the fishermen still stumbled on many workplace accidents. The purpose of this study is to identify and assess safety and security factors that could impact fishermen in Kuala Besut based on the HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control) process. Observation was conducted at LKIM Kuala Besut. The findings of the study identify hazards and assess the risks associated with the ongoing hazard to the fisherman. Research findings develop and introduce preventive measures to minimize safety and security issues at LKIM Kuala Besut. This study uses qualitative and quantitative approach to obtain more information about HIRARC for safety and security of fisherman through interviews and survey.