Application of the HIRADC Method for Hazard Identification and Risk Reduction in a Workshop Construction Project: A Case Study of the AFI 3 Shoe Workshop Development Project, Tegal Regency

Abstract

Purpose: The rapid growth of the construction sector in Indonesia has increased the need for effective occupational health and safety (OHS) management to prevent workplace accidents and minimize material and non-material losses. Despite the implementation of safety regulations, unsafe actions and unsafe conditions remain common in construction projects. This study aims to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and determine risk controls for workplace accidents during workshop construction.

 Method/Design: This study employed a qualitative case study approach at the AFI 3 Shoe Workshop Development Project in Tegal Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected through direct field observations, document reviews, and interviews with occupational health and safety (OHS) experts and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) managers. Risk levels were determined based on the likelihood and severity of identified hazards

Findings: The results revealed that various hazards were associated with construction activities, including unsafe worker behaviour and hazardous workplace conditions. A total of 65 hazards were identified. Initial risk assessment showed 20% extreme, 58% high, and 23% low risk. After control measures, risks decreased to 11% moderate and 89% low, with no extreme or high-risk levels remaining.

Practical Implication: The study provides practical guidance for contractors, project managers, and safety practitioners in implementing systematic hazard identification and risk control strategies. The HIRADC method effectively reduces workplace accident risks in construction projects. The findings can guide contractors and safety professionals in prioritizing hazard controls, especially in workshop construction settings.