Introduction
Part B of your CIMAH Report is crucial. It addresses the identification, analysis, and evaluation of major accident hazards (MAHs). This section uses both qualitative and quantitative assessments to justify the need for control measures.
What Should Be Included in Part B?
- Hazardous Substances Inventory
- List of all dangerous substances on-site
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) references
- Scenario Development
- Identification of credible accident scenarios (e.g., fire, explosion, toxic release)
- Worst-case scenario modelling
- Risk Assessment
- Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
- Location-Specific Individual Risk (LSIR)
- Societal Risk analysis
- Consequence Modelling
- Use of software (TRACE, PHAST, ALOHA) for modeling fire, explosion, and toxic dispersion
Why It Matters
This section allows DOSH to understand the risk profile of your establishment. It informs the required level of safety measures and emergency response planning.
Tips for Submission:
- Engage a qualified risk assessor
- Use updated meteorological and population data
- Validate your scenarios with historical incidents if possible
How PLC Group Malaysia Can Help: PLC Group provides expert-led Risk Assessments and QRA services tailored for CIMAH compliance. Our risk specialists use industry-recognized software to model and assess scenarios accurately. We ensure your risk assessments meet the stringent expectations of Malaysian regulators.
