Risk Assessment for Settling chamber cleaning

Training
No Training Type To whom

1 First Aid Supervisor

2 Scaffolding Who work at heights

3 Chemical Handling All Employees

4 Machines operator training Machines operator

Tool Box:
5 - General Safety (PPE). All Employees
- Chemical Spill.
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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
• The work area should be clean and tidy.
• Ensure approval of method statement and risk assessment .
• PTW to be obtained.
Un even surface • Pre- work check list should be maintained on daily bases.
• Supervisor and site safety should be conducted
Workers and
Slip trip and tool box talk on daily bases.
staff 3 4 12 1 3 3
fall from • MSRA should be communicate with all work force.
different levels. • Welfare facilities to be provided.
• Job specific personal protective Equipment should be worn.
• Before start the job should be informed area owner about activity.

1 Work area Visit • Provision of cold drinking water on site. Workers should drink
Hot weather plenty of water (before,during and after work) as required.
• Provide appropriate electrolyte powder tomaintain
Heat stress minerals and nutrients in body.
Excessive • Rest area to be provided on site.
sweating • Provide a suitable shed or umbrella onworking area (if
Workers and
Dehydration 3 4 12 possible) 1 4 4
operators
skin burning • Workers should have a plenty of sleep atnight.
sensation • Not allowed to work under direct sunlight during mid-day break
irritation time, between 12:30 PMTO 3:00PM.
Headache • Eat vegetables, fruits and balanced diet.
• Workers should be aware about the heat stressed
symptoms, its consequences andsafety precautions to
control it.

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Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
• Deploy trained workers to carry out the activity

• Work area should be clean & tidy to avoidslip, trip& fall hazards.
• Barricades must be in good condition –replace faded or
Work area to be broken barricades.
Uneven ground
barricaded with • PVC plastic barricades shall not be usedwhen empty – fill with
surfaces Workers and
2 barrier and safety 3 4 12 sand or water. 1 4 4
operators
cones with safety • Barricades must be correct for the hazard.
Slip, trip and fall
sign boards • Barricades & sign boards shall be regularly cleaned
and replaced when damaged.
• All barricades are to have information tags orequivalent
placed on all sides.

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Poor
communication of
information and
instructions.

Property loss • Toolbox talks should be given before start the work.
Operatives
• Ensure that the scope of work is clearly communicated to the
involved in
Personal injury 3 4 12 employees and make them aware of all hazards of the activity as per 1 3 3
work
approved MSRA prior to starting of the work.
Chances for

accident.

Collision with
movingequipment
Use of Hand tools • Hand tools should be visually inspected for defects, prior to use.
• Never use damaged, blunt or broken tools to avoid injury.
1. Improper selection
• Select right tools for right Job
of hand tools.
• Ensure no Homemade or makeshift tools to be used at site
2. Damaged and
Defective Hand
Operatives/
3 3 9 • Remove from service any tool that shows signs of damage or 1 3 3
Staff defect
tools.
3. Hand injuries • Ensure Hand tools are Stored in accordance with the
4. Pinch point manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Ergonomics • Ensure hands are not in direct line of fire while working with hand
Repetitive strain tools

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
injury • Ensure appropriate PPE at all times.

Entry.into confined • Make Sure Gas testing done and PTW - (C) issued
space: • Only allowed competent and trained person
• Ensure Adequate ventilation is available or not . use industrial
• Poor portable ventilation fan.
ventilation(resultin • Valid entry permit
g in asphyxiation • Buddy system
or suffocation) • Dual tag system
• Potential of toxic • Portable gas detector
Confines space
3 gases, vapours or Workers 5 4 20 • Periodic gas monitoring of the confined space (every 2 hours). 1 4 4
entry.
fumes (resulting in • Adequate general lighting.
poisoning) • Personal torchlight.
• Poor lighting • Ensure that ladders are free from defect.
(resulting in slips, • Ensure that unguarded lightening holes/openings are covered
trips, falls). • Adopt 3-point contact when using ladder
Working at height • Adequate lighting on access ways
(resulting in serious • Confined space tripod is used to enter the pump room.
injury fron fall). • Verify the tripod 3rd party certificate

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
• Ensure the Full body safety harness wear properly.

• Slow and careful movements while making inspection

• Ensure the gas detector is properly calibrated or not

Unsafe Oxygen
levels.

Oxygen levels inside

a confined space
may fall below a
‘safe’ level (19.5%) Workers 4 4 16 1 4 4
due to chemical or
biological reactions. • Measuring the rate of oxygen so that should not be less than 19.5
Situations which may so as not to cause suffocation, nor more than 23.5 so as not to
bring these reactions, cause to reignite.
and thus oxygen
• Proper ventilation to be oxygen ratio within the required rate.
deficiency, include:
• Exhaust fan is used to maintain oxygen level properly .

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
• slow bacterial Training and awareness.
reactions of organic
substances (the
contents of a
sewerage pit).
• reaction of
inorganic
substances (rust
forming on the
inside of metal
surface).
displacing oxygen
with another gas (e.g.
nitrogen used to
remove flammable or
toxic fumes).
Substances • Do not enter the confined space with out permit.
Hazardous to Health
• Ensure the ventilation through used to exhaust fan.
• Properly barricade and signage the surrounding of confined space
• The storage or
entering area.
transfer of materials
• Properly fix the confined space entering harness and stands.
in a confined Workers 5 4 20 1 4 4
space, such as • Confined space watcher must contact with inside person every
sewerage or grain; time.
• Spills or leakage • Update the log sheet for every details.
from pipes, fittings • Appropriate checking of the place before entering and to know
or machinery, what its content.

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Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
including those • PPE (Safety shoes + Gloves + Goggle + Mask + overall (If
from adjacent or necessary))
underground Training and awareness.
sources releasing
toxic or flammable
gases;
• disturbing materials
such as sludge;
• chemical reactions
between
substances present
in the confined
space atmosphere;
• exhaust gases from
pumps or other
machinery used in
or near confined
spaces;

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Engulfment

Materials stored • Ensure the technicians are trained and competent for the work.
in or around • Appropriate checking of the place before entering and to know what
confined spaces its content.
(dust/soil) can • Don’t stand on the fragile surfaces. And check them before
surround, trap & beginning work.
engulf a person • Some of trained workers should stay outside to ensure that the take
Operatives/
within seconds 4 4 16 quick action in an emergency. 1 4 4
Staff
Once engulfed, • Insure the quick communication with the operations center in the
the pressure event of any emergency .
exerted on the • PPE (Safety shoes + Gloves + Goggle + Mask + overall (If
person’s body necessary)).
makes • Training and awareness.
breathing •
difficult or
impossible
Manual handling
• Deploy enough manpower to carry out the activity in safe manner.
Chances of physical • Usage of correct material handling techniques.
injury,WRUL) • Usage of mechanical aids to shift or handle the loads.
Operatives/
disorders • All required personal protective Equipment should be worn.
Staff/ 3 3 9 1 2 2
Back pain, slip disc, • Before start the work must arrange training for all crew workers
Hernia, crushing about manual handling.
injury of • Follow manual handling chart while lifting the load.
feet by slipping of Job rotation should be provided.
load,

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
muscle pain

Sharp edges
• Usage of safe, suitable and inspected tools.
Chances of physical Operatives/
• Allow trained workers to carry out the activities.
injury (cutting, Staff 3 4 12 1 4 4
scratching, and • Suitable signage about hazards of sharp edge tools, their consequences
pinching) of skin or and safety precautions to be maintained
other body parts.

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Exposure (health • Make sure you have been trained in the safe handling.
problems ranging • Post warning signs.
Handling sludges from skin irritation to • Use PPE such as respirators and protective clothing.
4 Workers 3 3 9 1 3 3
and debris. long-term health • If you used gloves, wash them under water before removing
problems or even them, and then wash your hands after removal.
death) • Monitor the health of workers at risk.

Absorption of the
chlorine through the
skin, eyes, lungs, or • Make sure you have been trained in the safe handling and use of
stomach (health the specific Chemical Handling.
problems ranging
• Store pesticides in a properly ventilated, locked area.
Deal with Chemicals from skin irritation to
5 Workers 3 4 12 • Post warning signs. 1 4 4
Materials long-term health
• Training (Tool Box Talk) and awareness and proper supervision.
problems or even
death Irritation of the • SDS (Safety Data Sheet) should be in an accessible place.
skin or eyes Injury to • Training (Tool Box Talk) and awareness and proper supervision
eyes, lungs, skin, or
body organs)

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Incompetent Lead missing • Trained workers deploy for the activity.
Staff and
6 person information. 3 4 12 • Consult a knowledge person for this activity. 1 4 4
operators
Chance of fault • Any discrepancies, damages, etc. should be notified and reported for
information . further action

• All appropriate PPE must be worn and Supervisors must ensure PPE
is issued and used correctly.
• Wearing of Safety Shoes, High visible reflective vest,
• Uniform and Hard that is mandatory.
Injuries to person
Physical Injuries or Operatives/ • All warning signs should be Implemented properly and regular
7 not wearing PPE 3 4 12 1 3 3
even fatality. staff Inspection required.
Occupational Illness • Working area shall be barricaded with proper signboard.
• Routine inspection should be carried out Awareness, inspection,
Supervision for PPE is required.

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Cleaning of Settling Chamber NIMAL V.B HSE Officer

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED People

Probability

Probability
No ACTIVITY CONTROL MEASURES

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
HAZARDS/RISKS Involved

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
• Regulate the length of exposure to hot environments
• Provide cool water in the workplace and encourage workers to drink it
frequently in small amounts before, during and after working.
Heat stress • Provide personal protective equipment (Cap+ gloves + mask +
goggles + specialized personal protective clothing).
08 Heat Exposure Heat stroke Operators 3 4 12 1 4 4
Dehydration • Monitor the health of workers at risk.
• Provide training for the workers, especially new and young
employees, telling them about the risks of heat stress associated with
their work, what symptoms to look out for, safe working practices and
emergency procedures.

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 Risk Rating Matrix

Consequence (From Table 1)

Probability
(from Table 2)
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)

Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent/Almost certain (5) 5 10 15 20 25

15 - 25 Extreme risk Activity or industry should not proceed in current form

Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject to
8 - 12 High risk
detailed OSH assessment

4 -6 Moderate risk Activity or industry can operate subject to management and /or modification

1-3 Low risk No immediate action required, unless escalation of risk is possible