Safety investigation in students’ residential buildings using Hazard Identification Risk Analysis and Risk Control

Abstract

Students’ residential buildings in this study attracted a variety of bird species, especially the Barn Swallow or the scientific name Hirundo Rustica due to its rich food and water resources and the building structure that is suitable to habitat. However, the flock of Barn Swallow contributes to major issues in managing building maintenance such as their droppings inside and outside the buildings, structures, and vehicles rust due to exposure to pigeon droppings, roof materials, and structures becoming easily damaged because of the birds’ activity. This study aims to assess the safety and health risks using Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) to suggest the intervention for the severe and most likelihood risks existing in the study. The HIRARC results show the highest scale point 15 in the residential building corridor compared to the other areas. To mitigate the risks in the future, a cover mechanism along the corridor pipeline will be designed. This study significantly highlights the main risks in residential building maintenance management related to biological hazards, and also contributes to valuable resources for building managers and policymakers in developing effective strategies to manage bird-related risks in residential environments.