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P hilippine Association of S afety Engineers

LEVEL 1 SESSION 1

Principle onPrinciple on

Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment

& Control& ControlEngr. Francis E. Tan

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Introduction

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The legislation throughout the world isthe concept of risk assessment. Inalmost all countries it is a legalrequirement to conduct the riskassessment. In any attempt to protectthe health & safety of the employees isthe process of identification of hazards

and the people at risk, a broadassessment of the magnitude of that riskand some consideration of what action totake to reduce that risk.

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On completion of this seminar, you canunderstand:

• The process of risk assessment• Risk assessment recording and reviewing

procedure.

Overall Aims



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Specific Intended learningSpecific Intended learning

OutcomesOutcomes

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When we have worked through this element,you will be able to:

• Explain the aim and objectives of riskassessment

• Distinguish between high frequency / lowseverity events and low frequency / highseverity

• Identify hazards by means of workplaceinspections and analysis of task

• Use accident and near-miss data in riskassessment

• Use a simple risk assessment technique todetermine risk level and to assess the adequacy

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DefinitionsDefinitions

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HAZARD “something with the potential to

cause harm”

They are categorized as physicalhazards, chemical hazards,

biological hazards ergonomically orpsychologically hazards.



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RISK “probability of occurrence of a hazard & severity

of injury or damage”

Risk = Probability X Severity

Whenever possible, the hazards can beeliminated through careful selection and designof facilities, equipment and process. If the

hazard cannot be eliminated they need to beminimised by physical controls.

e.g: use of guards to the machine, use of anti

slip floor surface.

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RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk assessment is the process

of identifying hazards and howlikely accident can occur

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The Risk AssessmentThe Risk Assessment

ProcessProcess

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“The aim is to make sure that no one gets hurtto become ill.”

The management process of risk assessment

involves the identification of unwanted & uncertain further events; create alternativestrategies & evaluating its cost and takingaction according to the organization framework.

Risk assessment should fulfill the requirementthat has to be suitable and sufficient.



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The Risk AssessmentThe Risk Assessment

ProcessProcess

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To level in the risk assessment should beproportionate to the level of risk, during riskassessment process one has to ensure that:

• All aspect of work activity are reviewed• Take account of the way the work is organised• Identify the significant hazards, risk and

evaluate the risk.• Identify the control measure & set priorities

• Non routine activities taken into account andalso account risk to the public.

• The employee undertaking the risk assessmenthas to have sufficient knowledge, experienceand ensure the risk assessment is valid for areasonable time.

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Competency requirementsCompetency requirements

for Risk Assessmentfor Risk Assessment

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The following competences are required tocarry-out the suitable and sufficient riskassessment.

• The assessors have to be experienced andtrained in identification of hazards and carryingout risk assessment.

• Should have sufficient knowledge of the processand the activity involved.

• Technical knowledge of the plant and equipment• Should have good communication and technical

report writing skills• Must be able to interpret legislation, guidance

and possess the right attitude to carry out riskassessment.



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Steps of Risk AssessmentSteps of Risk Assessment

ProcessProcess

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STEP 1: Look for the hazardThis is the process of identifying all the hazards thatexist in the workplace. We must be aware of all thepossible hazards but it is the significant ones which areimportant.

• Task observation – by checklist / identifying physicalhazards.

• Accident, ill-health or near miss data• Workplace inspection e.g.: electrical hazards,

asbestos, biological / chemical agent.

• Job safety analysis; “is work – study technique whichobserves & records every detail of work.

• Legal standard• Consultation (with operator / employees / expert) &

control present in legal standards

• Guidance (ILO, OSHA, ISO, BSI, HSE, Manufactures,MSDS, etc.)



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ProcessProcess

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STEP 2: Decide who might be harmedThis is a process of determining who may be at riskfrom the hazard that is the groups of staff and otherslikely to be affected in the case of an incident involvingthe hazard.

It is important to consider the wider implications of hazard, not just as they may affect those working inthe immediate environment.

We have to be aware of other staff groups such asperson working near-by as well as visitors and thepublic. Special attention must be given toinexperienced staff.

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ProcessProcess

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STEP 3: Evaluate the Risk & Check ExistingProcedure

The risk is evaluated based on the likelihood of harmand severity of the harm. The following should beconsider:

a. The effectiveness of existing control:The existing control measures are to be listed in order

to produce a baseline risk assessment and hecontrol measures that have been used /recommended to control the risk.

o Workplace precautionsü Hardware controls at the point of the hazard.

E.g.: guarding, segregation, extract hood

ü Control by procedure

E.g.: Job rotation / safe system of work, PPE

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o Risk control systemE.g.: Information, instruction, training andsupervision along with monitoring techniques

such as inspection.

b. Elimination of the risk

The method for estimating the risk is:

(Risk Score = Severity X Likelihood)

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o The severity of harm

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RatingQualitative

equivalentExamples

0 No harm No injury, damage, sickness or otherloss

1 Minor harmFirst aid injury or illness, minor

damage or loss

2 Moderate harm

3 serious harm3 days injury or illness, substantial

damage or loss

4 Major harm

5 Catastrophic harmFatality or disabling illness,

catastrophic damage or loss

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o The likelihood of harm continuation

Rating Possible Qualitativeequivalent Examples

0 Almost impossible

The likelihood that a person will fall

down a manhole with a properly fitted,

intact cover.

1 Extremely unlikelyFirst aid injury or illness, minor

damage or loss

2 unlikely

3 likely


down an open manhole protected only

by a flimsy barrier.

4 Extremely likely

5 Almost certain


down an open manhole which has no

barrier and no warning signs

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o Risk score continuation

RiskRating

Action required

0 to 1 No action

2 to 6 Record the hazard

Record risk ratingRecommend risk control measure upgrades if risk

rating is not as low as is reasonably practicable

8 to 16 Record the hazard

Record risk rating

Recommend risk control measure to reduce risk

rating to under 7 or to a level which is as low as is

reasonably practicable

20 Seek further advice

25 Stop activity and seek further advice

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A simple risk control plan

Risk Level Necessary Action and Timescale

Very Low These risk are considered acceptable. No further action is necessary other than

to ensure that the controls are maintained.

Low No additional controls are required unless they can be implemented at very low

cost (in terms of time, money and effort). Arrangements should be made to

ensure that controls are maintained.

Medium Consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be lowered, where

applicable to a tolerable level and preferably to an acceptable level but the cost

of additional risk reduction measure should be taken into account. The risk

reduction measures should be implemented within define time period.

Arrangements should be made to ensure that the controls are maintainedparticularly if the risk levels are associated with harmful consequences.

High Substantial efforts should be made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures

should be implemented urgently within a defined time period and it might be

necessary to consider suspending or restricting the activity or to apply interim

control measures until this has been been completed. Considerable resources

might have to be allocated to additional control measures. Arrangements should

be made to ensure that the controls are maintained particularly if the risk levels

are associated with extremely harmful consequences and very harmful

consequences.

Very High These risk are unacceptable. Substantial improvements in the risk controls are

necessary so that the risk is reduced to a tolerable or acceptable level. The

activity should be halted until risk control are implemented that reduces the risk

so that it is no longer very high. If it is not possible to reduce risk the workshould remain prohibited.



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c. What further actions are required to eliminate orreduce the risko Hierarchy of Control

ü Eliminate the hazardE.g.: Using water instead of solvent based

paints.

ü Reduce the risk

E.g.: Using 110v electric apparatus instead of 240v

ü Isolate the people from hazardE.g.: Using fencing or guards from machinery

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o Hierarchy of Controlü Control the extent of exposure or contact

with the hazard by means of engineeringmeans.E.g.: Limiting the time, frequency and

number of persons exposed

ü Personal Protective EquipmentE.g.: Helmets, goggles, gloves, shoes etc.

üDisciplineE.g.: Obtain compliance with rules and

following procedures

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STEP 3: Evaluate the Risk & Check Existing Procedure

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o GuidanceIllustrate good practices and outline the hazardsituations where risk is increased & precautionsthat will control the risk.

o Minimum legal standardsH&S legislation provides minimum legalstandards which should be achieved, e.g:

ü Guarding of machineryü

Limiting noise / vibrationü Limit exposure to airborne chemicals /

structure.ü Limit ionizing radiation

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STEP 3: Evaluate the Risk & Check Existing Procedure



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Example for Likelihood & Severity

Consider the situation where windowcleaner from a small local firm are using

a ladder to clean windows on a threestorey block of flats during their Monthlywindow cleaning round.



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How likely is that they could fall? To assess this, weneed to consider a number of factors, such as:• The stability of the ladder• The condition of the rungs• The type of the footwear

• The lighting levels

L o w 1

M e d i u m

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H i g h 3

Increase likelihood




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When we considered all relevant factors, we can rankthe seriousness of the fall.Again, will find it helpful to do this by using a threepoint scale:


Low (1): minor injuries requiring first aidfor example: grazes or minor cuts

Medium (2): an injury requiring furthermedical assistance - for example, cut needingstitches or broken bone

High (3): major injuries, such as paralysis ordeath.

I N C R E A S I N G C

O N S E Q U E N C E

Medium: 2

High: 3

Low: 1



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STEP 4: Record the Findings

We should record the significant findingsof the risk assessment including:• significant hazards;• people affected;• adequacy of existing controls;• the extent of the risk;• further action required;

• and references to other documentsused in the assessment



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STEP 5: Review the Findings

Risk assessment will need to be reviewed if there is a significant change or if there is anyreason to suspect that it is no longer validincluding:

• an accident, ill-health, near miss or dangerousoccurrence, etc.;• New equipment has been introduced;• Changes to equipment, plant and processes;• Change in personnel & legislation;• As a result of monitoring or audit; advice or action by

the enforcing authority or insurance company;• New information become available;• Improved control measures become available.• the involvement of new personnel or a specific period

of time has elapsed, thus indicating the need for a

periodic review.

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Risk Assessment Flow ChartBreak tasks into component parts to

identify activities to be assessed

Identify any hazard

Identify who hazards could affect

Using risk ratings – determine level

of risk

Is risk significant?

Identify and evaluatecurrent control measures Is significant risk already

adequately controlled?

Review/revise existing control measures or

identify/implement new preventative

and protective measures

Evaluate Controls

Is Risks now acceptable?

Implement controls

Record findings of risk assessment

and set date for review

yes

yes

no

yes

Monitor and Review

no

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Risk Assessment Matrix(Category)

PROBABILITY THAT SOMETHING WILL GO WRONG

5 4 3 2 1

Category

FREQUENT

Likely to occur

immediately or in

a short period of

time; expected to

occur frequently

LIKELY

Quite likely to

occur in time

OCCASIONAL

May occur in time

SELDOM

Not likely to occur

but possible

UNLIKELY

Unlikely to occur

4CATASTROPHIC

May result in death E E H H M

3

CRITICAL

May cause severe injury, major

property damage, significant

financial loss, and/or result in

negative publicity for the

organization and/or institution

E H H M L

2

MARGINAL

May cause minor injury, illness,

property damage, financial loss

and/or result in negative

publicity for the organization

and/or the institution

M M L L

1

NEGLIGIBLE

Hazard presents a minimal

threat to safety, health

and well-being of

participants; trivial. M L L L L

S E V E

R I T Y

O F R I S K

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Risk Assessment Matrix(Risk Definition)

RISK DEFINITIONSMany events, without proper planning, can have unreasonable levels of risk.

However, by applying risk management strategies, you can reduce the risk to

an acceptable level.

E Extremely High Risk

Activities in this category contain unacceptable levels of risk, including catastrophic

and critical injuries that are highly likely to occur. Organizations should considerwhether they should eliminate or modify activities that still have an “E” rating after

applying all reasonable risk management strategies.

H High RiskActivities in this category contain potentially serious risks that are likely to occur.

Application of proactive risk management strategies to reduce the risk is advised.

Organizations should consider ways to modify or eliminate unacceptable risks.

M Moderate RiskActivities in this category contain some level of risk that is unlikely to occur.

Organizations should consider what can be done to manage the risk to prevent any

negative outcomes.

L Low Risk Activities in this category contain minimal risk and are unlikely to occur. Organizationscan proceed with these activities as planned



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WORKSHOP

• Method statement

• Hazard identification



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Sequence of Work

1. Method Statement for Cable

Trenching Works

Study carefully the Method Statement (Sequence of

Work) to prepare a proper Risk Assessment and

Control

Task/Activity:



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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM SAMPLECable Trenching Works

DATE:

Page 1 of

Assessor:

Severity Example X Likelihood

No HarmNo injury, damage, sickness or other loss

0 Almost Impossible

Minor HarmFirst aid injury or illness, minor damage or loss

1 Extremely Unlikely

Moderate Harm Reportable Condition 2 Unlikely

Serious Harm3 days injury or illness, substantial damage or loss

3 Likely

Major Harm Major Injury 4 Extremely Likely

Catastrophic HarmFatality or disabling illness, catastrophic damage or loss

5 Almost Certain

Sl. No. Activity (Job Steps) Potential Hazards

Severity x

Probability

(Initial risk

level)

Required Control/Mitigation Measures

& Checks

Residual

RiskAction Party

1 Work permit from Client tobe obtained. Unauthorizedcommencement of works

may result in exposing

workers and or potential

to harm or danger.

2 x 3 = 6

• Authorized PTW holder shall ensure obtaining and

maintaining valid work permit.

• The worksite supervisor responsible for this activity

has to check the PPE of his staff to ensure that all

required items are available and properly used.

• Inform all workers regarding permit condition before

ork starts.

• Worksite supervisor shall conduct toolbox talks

about nature of works and associated potential

hazards and their essential precautionary measure.

1 x 1 = 1

Site Engineer /

Worksite

Supervisor

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Sl. No. Activity (Job Steps) Potential HazardsProbability

(Initial risk

level)


& Checks

Residual

RiskAction Party

2 Mobilization and

Demobilization

Physical: Injury from

heavy equipment,

Heavy lifting, pinch

point, slip, trips and fall

hazards

3 x 4 = 12

• Before transporting the loads to the site, rest

assure that the materials are secured and tight

with nylon rope for the safe transporting.

• Ensure that a driver is having knowledge to the

hazard while transporting the materials.

• The driver shall not have driving attitude while

using the road.

• Driver is driving only in the minimum speed

limit.

• Minimize work personnel in vicinity of

equipment.

• Provide ergonomic training, institute good

housekeeping procedure.

• Keep feet and hands clear of

moving/suspended materials and equipment.

• Keep a tidy site.

1 x 2 = 2

Site Engineer /

Worksite

Supervisor

3

Pre-task briefing toolbox

talks and site inspectionThe work force does not

understand the pre task

briefing therefore does

not understand the

potential dangers and

control measures to be

implemented. Some of

the workers could be

lacking PPE or using

defective PPE.

2 x 4 = 8

• Ensure that the pre task briefing is given out in a

1 x 2 = 2

Engineer /

Supervisor and

Safety Officer

language understood by the work force, have it

translated.

• Ask question regarding the briefing to get feed

back from the staff, this ensures full

comprehension.

• Issue required appropriate PPE and replace PPE

that has signs of defect.

• PPE must include both hearing protection as

well as dust inhalation protection.

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(Initial risk

level)


& Checks

Residual

RiskAction Party

4 Excavation using Jack

hammer

Serious injury and or

property damaged

caused by hit to

underground utilities.

3 x 4 = 12

• Commence work submission & acknowledgment of

application for trench underground utilities.

• Avoid operation of jack hammer if route layouts are

having red mark-up.

1 x 2 = 2Supervisor /

Safety Officer

Collapsed of

excavated soil

3 x 5 = 15

• Ensure that the excavated materials are 1.00 meters

away from the trench excavation.

• Ensure that excavation is side sloped, shielded and

shore to prevent cave-ins.

• Spoil plant or work materials must not be placed

immediately adjacent to the excavation edge.

• Supervision of the works must be by authorized

persons who are adequately trained, competent and

familiar with excavation activities.• Suitable and sufficient steps shall be taken to

prevent a fall or dislodgement of any material into or

from within the excavation

1 x 3 = 3

Engineer /

Supervisor and

Safety Officer

Hazards due to

underground utilities4 x 5 = 20

• Locate any underground obstruction such as

pipelines, utilities and cables by metal detector1 x 2 = 2

Supervisor /

Safety Officer

Tripping hazards3 x 2 = 6

• Keep area clean and tidy and secure loose cables

and or rock debris1 x 2 = 2

Supervisor /

Safety Officer

Atmospheric hazarddue to gas leak

4 x 4 = 16

• Checked the area and do the gas test if any harmfulsubstance smells in the site.

• Check the wind direction for a proper emergency

evacuation


Safety Officer

5 Manual Excavation and

installing of cable route

marker

Back pain

2 x 4 = 8

• Avoid improper positioning during excavation works.

• Avoid manual lifting of heavy debris materials.

• If manual handling is unavoidable, ensure operatives

involved are trained in basic lifting techniques.

Selection may be required of suitable, fit individualsdepending upon the nature of the task.

1 x 2 = 2 Supervisor /

Safety Officer

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Sl.

No.Activity (Job Steps) Potential Hazards

Severity x

Probability

(Initial risk

level)


& Checks

Residual

RiskAction Party

6 Working in dusty areaDust causing for

respiratory and eye

decease.

2 x 3 = 6• Use appropriate dust mask or P1 is

suitable for dust particulates.1 x 2 = 2 Supervisor

7 Work during extreme

weather/ climate

conditions.

Heat Stress, stroke,

exhaustion and over

fatigue

3 x 5 = 15

• Ensure 100% availability of drinking

water at site.

• Encourage and remind workers to drink

water or rehydration juices frequently

• Frequent rest cycle is highly

recommended during high humidity index• Resting shed shall be provided for the

workers and shall be strategically located

near the actual working area.

• Field supervision/ HSE personnel shall

closely monitor the condition of workers,

intervene as the need arises.


Safety Officer

8 Working during

sandstormPoor visibility/ Dust

3 x 4 = 12In addition to basic PPE and HIVIS Vest,

dust mask (P1) shall be worn1 x 2 = 2

Supervisor /

Safety Officer

9 Housekeeping Trips, stumble or

foot puncture

3 x 4 = 12

• Place equipment in orderly manner


Safety Officer

• Keep work location and access safe

• Keep area clean daily & weekly basis,

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Sequence of Work

2. Method Statement for the

Instrument InstallationWorks

Study carefully the Method Statement (Sequence of

Work) to prepare a proper Risk Assessment and

Control

Task/Activity:



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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM SAMPLEInst. Installation and Fabrication of

Support

DATE:

Page 1 of

Assessor:

Severity Example X Likelihood

No HarmNo injury, damage, sickness or other loss

0 Almost Impossible

Minor HarmFirst aid injury or illness, minor damage or loss

1 Extremely Unlikely

Moderate Harm Reportable Condition 2 Unlikely

Serious Harm3 days injury or illness, substantial damage or loss

3 Likely

Major Harm Major Injury 4 Extremely Likely

Catastrophic HarmFatality or disabling illness, catastrophic damage or loss

5 Almost Certain


Severity x

Probability

(Initial risk

level)


& Checks

Residual

RiskAction Party

1 Work permit from Client tobe obtained. Unauthorizedcommencement of works

may result in exposing

workers and or potential

to harm or danger.

2 x 3 = 6

• Authorized PTW holder shall ensure obtaining and

maintaining valid work permit.

• The worksite supervisor responsible for this activity

has to check the PPE of his staff to ensure that all

required items are available and properly used.

• Inform all workers regarding permit condition before

ork starts.

• Worksite supervisor shall conduct toolbox talks

about nature of works and associated potential

hazards and their essential precautionary measure.

1 x 1 = 1

Site Engineer /

Worksite

Supervisor

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Severity x

Probability

(Initial risk

level)


& Checks

Residual

RiskAction Party

2 Pre-task briefing toolbox

talks and site inspection

The work force does not

understand the pre task

briefing therefore does

not understand the

potential dangers and

control measures to be

implemented. Some of

the workers could belacking PPE or using

defective PPE.

2 x 4 = 8

• Ensure that the pre task briefing is given out in a

1 x 2 = 2

Engineer /

Supervisor and

Safety Officer

language understood by the work force, have it

translated.

• Ask question regarding the briefing to get feed

back from the staff, this ensures full

comprehension.

• Issue required appropriate PPE and replace PPE

that has signs of defect.

• PPE must include both hearing protection as

well as dust inhalation protection.

3 Manual handling back pain

3 x 3 = 9

• Avoid improper positioning during excavation

works.

• Avoid manual lifting of heavy debris materials.

• If manual handling is unavoidable, ensure

operatives involved are trained in basic lifting

techniques. Selection may be required of suitable,

fit individuals depending upon the nature of the

task.


Safety Officer

Sl. No. Activity (Job Steps) Potential HazardsSeverity x

Probability

(I iti l i k l l)


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(Initial risk level)

4 Fabrication of instrument

stands/support, junction box

support.

Cutting or grinding disc may come

into contact with a body part, or

shatter and throw off pieces at

extremely high speed that could

easily sustain cuts, abrasions,

burns or eye injury to the workers.

3 x 5 = 15

• Ensure workers are properly following the safe working procedure on how to

use an angle grinder

• The disc must be suitable for the material, the correct size for the grinder (this

includes centre hole size), and capable of being used at the maximum r .p.m. of

the grinder.

• If any doubt exists, the disc should not be attached to the grinder.

• Cutting discs should never be used for grinding and vice versa.

• During operation, newly mounted discs should run free for one minute before

cutting or grinding and never apply pressure to stop a disc spinning.

• Eye/face and hearing protection appropriate to the task must be worn.

2 x 3 = 6Supervisor / Safety

Officer

a) Cutting and grinding

Fire hazard

4 x 5 = 20

• Obtain hot work permit

• Cover the work area by suitable sheets to prevent flying of sparks.

• Remove combustible material from the work area

• Keep fire extinguisher ready for use2 x 3 = 6

Supervisor / Safety

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Health hazard due to fumes or

dust

2 x 3 = 6

• Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.

• Use enclosure and proper ventilation

• Implementing w ork rest schedules and s afe work practices

• Wear respirator if necessary or 3M P1 mask


Officer

Flying sparks

3 x 4 = 12

• Wear approved face shield or safety goggles with side shields.

• Wear proper body protection to protect skin.

• Wear flame-resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to prevent sparks from entering

ears.1 x 2 = 2

Supervisor / Safety

Officer

Prolonge noise exposure

2 x 4 = 8

• Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.

• Warn others nearby about noise hazard or keep signage’s along the working

area.1 x 2 = 2

Supervisor / Safety

Officer

b) Welding activities • Eye injur y, Burns, Radiation

3 x 3 = 9

• Wear face protection (helmet or shield) with a proper shade of filter lenses to

protect your face and eyes from arc rays and sparks during welding.• Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet or shield.

• Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare and

sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.

• Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material (leather,

heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.


Officer

Fire or explosion hazard

4 x 5 = 20

• Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces.

• Do not install unit near flammables.

• Remove combustible material from the work area

• Keep fire extinguisher ready for use

• Depute trained fire watch

• Deploy trained and experienced personnel.

• Check welding machine and cables are in good condition.

• Do not pass cables over hot surfaces and sharp objects


Officer

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5 Installation of

instrument, instrument

stand and support,

conduit and cable trays

Back pain and back

injuries due to

negative effect on

manual handling

3 x 3 = 9

• Ensure workers are familiar to the task

• Stretch before working

• Take frequent breaks from repetitive work tasks

• Sit up straight, no matter the type of work being

done

• When appropriate, use protective materials, such as

wrist pads

• Do a buddy system when lifting more than 20 kgs.,

or long piece of pipes.

• Organizing manual handling tasks in a safe way, with

loads split into smaller ones, and proper rest periods

provided.

• Providing information and training to workers ontasks, and the use of equipment and correct handling

techniques.


Safety Officer

Pinch point hand injury

2 x 5 = 10

• Identify possible pinch point hazards during

activities.

• Focus on objects that move or possibly could move

• Be aware of pinch points created by objects that

move and come into direct or close contact with

relatively fixed objects

• Be on guard whenever you put your hands, fingers,

toes, or feet "between" anything.

• Discuss and point out pinch point hazards to the

worker by conducting toolbox talks.


Safety Officer


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6 Use of portable hand and

power tools

Dust, fumes and sparks

generated by hand and

power tools2 x 3 = 6

• Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.

• Use enclosure and proper ventilation

• Implementing work rest schedules and safe work practices

• Wear respirator if necessary or 3M P1 mask 1 x 2 = 2Supervisor / Safety

Officer

Falling, flying, abrasive, and

splashing objects

3 x 4 = 12

• Wear face protection (helmet or shield) with a proper shade of

filter lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and

sparks during welding.

• Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your

helmet or shield.

• Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash,

glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.

• Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant

material (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.


Officer

Untrained and/or

unauthorized person

working with the tools3 x 4 = 12

• Ensure workers properly trained to use power tools.

• Don’t assigned a workers without appropriate training to do

the task1 x 2 = 2

Supervisor / Safety

Officer

Injuries with hand and

power tools occur due to

misuse or improper

maintenance of tools.

2 x 3 = 6

• Tools must properly select for the particular operation.

• Hand and power tools must inspected prior to use and

maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

and recommendations and must be used only for the purpose for

which they are designed.

• A copy of the manufacturer’s instructions and

recommendations must be maintained along with the tools.• Hand and power tools must be inspected, tested and

determined to be in safe operating condition before use.

• Continued periodic inspections must be made to assure safe

operating condition and proper maintenance.

• Tools having defects that will compromise safety of workers

must be removed from service.

• All tools must be kept in safe working condition, stored

properly in suitable containers and protected against corrosion.


Officer

Accidental starting that2 x 3 = 6

• Do not hold fingers on the switch button while carrying a

-1 x 2 = 2

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7 Working in dusty area Dust causing for

respiratory and eye

decease.

2 x 3 = 6• Use appropriate dust mask or P1 is suitable for

dust particulates.1 x 2 = 2 Supervisor

8Work during extreme

weather/ climate

conditions.

Heat Stress, stroke,

exhaustion and over

fatigue

3 x 5 = 15

• Ensure 100% availability of drinking water at

site.

• Encourage and remind workers to drink water

or rehydration juices frequently

• Frequent rest cycle is highly recommended

during high humidity index• Resting shed shall be provided for the workers

and shall be strategically located near the actual

working area.

• Field supervision/ HSE personnel shall closely

monitor the condition of workers, intervene as

the need arises.


Safety Officer

9Working during

sandstormPoor visibility/ Dust

3 x 4 = 12In addition to basic PPE and HIVIS Vest, dust mask

(P1) shall be worn1 x 2 = 2

Supervisor /

Safety Officer

10Housekeeping

Trips, stumble or foot

puncture

3 x 4 = 12

• Place equipment in orderly manner


Safety Officer

• Keep work location and access safe

• Keep area clean daily & weekly basis, removedebris and store material tidily safely.

The worker doesn’t have safe access to

the scaffold, and would have to climbThe mid-rail is missing on the upper

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The access ladder is too short (i t must be

long enough to project approximately 1 m

(3 ft.) above the upper landing to

which it provides access).

The scaffold has a lockout tag placed on it,

indicating the scaffold is unfinished and

should not be used.

There is a bucket near the edge. If excess

material could fall off the scaffold, a toe

board should be used.

the scaffold, and would have to climb

through the guardrails to access the upper

platform.

There is a dangerous gap in the middle of

the upper level platform — a slip/trip

hazard.

platform, a key component of a guardrail

system.

The cross brace is missing from the back of

the scaffold (it must be erected according to

the manufacturer’s instructions).

The lower level platform is unf inished. The

worker needs a guardrail to use it.

The worker not wearing a safety harness.



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