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This paper aims to HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT FOR MACHINE IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY the process of evaluating the risks to safety and health arising from hazards while working in machines, which forms an integral part of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System, whereby all hazards are identified and evaluated taking into consideration existing control measures. The exercise should be carried out by competent persons in the field. The aim is to eliminate or minimize risks at work through tightening of control measures. The risk assessment process may also identify the training needs of employees and contribute towards the building of a preventative safety and health culture. In this endeavour, the commitment of management, employees and competent persons are important in carrying out a proper risk assessment. Risk Assessment is an important tool in the creation of safe working conditions thereby increasing productivity and employees' morale while reducing injury, sick leaves, and labour turnover. It also aims at cost reduction as accidents and illnesses are costly to the injured/diseased person, the close family, the organization as well as the State. The objectives of this guideline are to assist employers and employees' representatives to have a better understanding and to put into application a uniform approach of Risk Assessment. Risk assessment is the determination of quantitative or qualitative value of risk related to a concrete situation and a recognized threat.