HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS RECORD Location: Company Wide Date of Assessment: 04 April 2017 Revision No.: 0 Description of planned work or activity: HIRA Register Attendees: see attached tool-box talk Compiled By: SHEQ Manager Approved By: Signature: Signature: Hazard Category H/S/E Risks Probability 1-5 Severity 1-5 Raw Risk Controls Probability 1-5 Mandatory Conditions H/S/E Ignorance and unfit for duties 5 5 H Medical Certificate of fitness for duty Induction Minimum PPE Tool Box Talk Permit to Work Asbestos H Damage to Lungs 3 5 H Display warning notices in all hazardous operational areas Do not undertake any work on or in asbestos contaminated areas or equipment Clear work area of all but essential personnel Cable & Hoses S Trips 3 3 M Keep all escape routes free of pipes, cables or any other obstructions on-going basis, off the deck where ever possible Survey and ensure access and egress routes are well lit, if in doubt install additional temporary lighting Severity 1-5 Residual Risk Falls 3 3 M on-going basis, off the deck where ever possible Electrocution 3 5 H Cable runs must be protected from mechanical damage at 2 5 M Page 1 of 10
all times, off the deck where ever possible Earth leakage protection for all installed equipment Electrical installations must be kept dry and free from other contamination circuits or maintain electrical equipment Communication Failure S Loss of Coordination 4 3 M Independent monitoring of simultaneous operations Post a dedicated safety observer if the situation warrants it Utilise simple hand signals Survey surrounding area for conflicting operations & activity Clear work area of all but essential personnel Confined Spaces H/S Asphyxiation 3 5 H and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist Breathing Apparatus will be available at the point of confined space entry Emergency Response Plan: Always consult and familiarise personnel before commencing operations O2 Measurement & Confirmation and air quality are maintained S Explosion 5 5 H Clear work area of all but essential personnel Flammable materials to kept to an absolute minimum at the point of operation Gas bottles are to be shutoff & hoses bled prior to finishing spaces when vacating the area Gas Free Certificate provided by Chemist Identify and clear all possible escape routes Keep all escape routes free of pipes, cables or any other obstructions Man Entry and/or Hot Work Permit O2 Measurement & Confirmation Personnel working in tanks or other confined spaces to carry torches at all times. Test before entering! Qualified Fire Watch in attendance at all times, complete with Extinguisher, Fire Blankets and water spray Rescue and recovery in confined spaces will be carried by the client or local authority rescue services Survey and ensure access and egress routes are well lit, if in doubt install additional temporary lighting and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist 2 5 M Page 2 of 10
and air quality are maintained adequate through draft from forced ventilation Work areas to cleared of flammable materials before operations commence S Entrapment 3 3 M Breathing Apparatus will be available at the point of confined space entry Clear work area of all but essential personnel Emergency Response Plan: Always consult and familiarise personnel before commencing operations Identify and clear all possible escape routes Apply confined space protocols Keep all escape routes free of pipes, cables or any other obstructions Man Entry and/or Hot Work Permit Manage the operation to ensure airborne contaminates are minimised O2 Measurement & Confirmation Permit To Work (PTW) Personnel working in tanks or other confined spaces to carry torches at all times. Test before entering! Rescue and recovery in confined spaces will be carried by the client or local authority rescue services Survey and ensure access and egress routes are well lit, if in doubt install additional temporary lighting Tank Guard Assigned and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist and air quality are maintained adequate through draft from forced ventilation Defective Tools/Equipment S Burns Confirm all gas hoses have flashback arrestors fitted 1 3 L correctly before pressurising Inspect and confirm integrity of all hoses and fittings before applying pressure S Exhaustion 2 2 L When exposed to high levels of vibration, ensure regular 1 2 L breaks are enforced, relative to the severity Ensure good hydration is maintained in hot and/or humid conditions, take regular breaks S Repetitive Strain Injuries 2 2 L Repetitive strain injuries are very common, assess 1 2 L alternative methods and ensure regular stress breaks are taken When exposed to high levels of vibration, ensure regular breaks are enforced, relative to the severity S Electrocution 2 5 M Earth leakage protection for all installed equipment Page 3 of 10
Dust & Airborne Contaminates circuits Identify and locate emergency stop buttons or maintain electrical equipment on-going basis, off the deck where ever possible S Lacerations 2 1 L Inspect all guards for correct installation and fitting Personnel are equipped, trained and utilising correct PPE S Bruising 2 1 L Repetitive strain injuries are very common, assess alternative methods and ensure regular stress breaks are taken When exposed to high levels of vibration, ensure regular breaks are enforced, relative to the severity S Loss of limbs 2 4 M Identify and locate emergency stop buttons Inspect all guards for correct installation and fitting Lifting equipment must be identified, inspected and certified as appropriate in accordance with legislation Lifting equipment must be inspected, controlled and colour coded in accordance with the current period S Explosion 2 5 M Gas bottles are to be shutoff & hoses bled prior to finishing spaces when vacating the area Inspect and confirm integrity of all hoses and fittings before applying pressure on-going basis, off the deck where ever possible. adequate through draft from forced ventilation S Broken Bones 2 4 M Identify and locate emergency stop buttons Inspect all guards for correct installation and fitting Lifting equipment must be identified, inspected and certified as appropriate in accordance with legislation. Lifting equipment must be inspected, controlled and colour coded in accordance with the current period S Eye Injuries 2 4 M Inspect all guards for correct installation and fitting Personnel are equipped, trained and utilising correct PPE H Skin Irritations 3 2 L Barrier Cream applied to any exposed skin Clear work area of all but essential personnel Display warning notices in all hazardous operational areas Manage the operation to ensure airborne contaminates are minimised Monitor the prevailing wind direction and strength when considering the affected area Monitor wind strength and direction Personnel are equipped, trained and utilising correct PPE 1 1 L 1 1 L 1 4 L 1 4 L 1 4 L 2 2 L Page 4 of 10
Dirty/Unmanaged Work Area (Housekeeping) Remove all dust, debris and other contamination immediately after completion of work Respirators will be issued in any work area contaminated by noxious gases or other airborne hazardous substance Restricted Access/Barricade the Area Review and communicate the MSDS for any hazardous materials encountered Utilise disposable overalls to reduce the risk of transporting contamination to other areas Lung Irritation 3 3 M Clear work area of all but essential personnel Display warning notices in all hazardous operational areas Manage the operation to ensure airborne contaminates are minimised Monitor the prevailing wind direction and strength when considering the affected area Monitor wind strength and direction Personnel are equipped, trained and utilising correct PPE Remove all dust, debris and other contamination immediately after completion of work Impacted parties must wear appropriate dust masks S Slips/Trips/Falls 3 2 L Cable runs must be protected from mechanical damage at 2 2 L all times, off the deck where ever possible. Display warning notices in all hazardous operational areas. on-going basis, off the deck wherever possible. Identify and clear all possible escape routes. Inspect equipment to be moved or lifted for sharp edges, rags or other laceration hazards. Unused tools & equipment are removed from the work area. S Electrocution 3 4 M Cable runs must be protected from mechanical damage at 1 4 L all times, off the deck where ever possible. Keep all escape routes free of pipes, cables or any other obstructions. or maintain electrical equipment. S Distraction Work areas are clear, clean and dry 1 3 L E/S Contamination 2 2 L Remove all dust, debris and other contamination 1 2 L immediately after completion of work. Work areas to cleared of flammable materials before operations commence. Hot Work S Death 4 5 H Breathing Apparatus will be available at the point of confined space entry. Cable runs must be protected from mechanical damage at all times, off the deck where ever possible. Clear work area of all but essential personnel. Confined space protocol: Tank Guard assigned, register of 2 5 M Page 5 of 10
Page 6 of 10 personnel in the confined space, radio communication with personnel in the confined space. Confirm all gas hoses have flashback arrestors fitted correctly before pressurising. Ensure good hydration is maintained in hot and/or humid conditions, take regular breaks. Flammable liquids to be stored in a designated area and approved storage container, away from the point of operation. Flammable materials to kept to an absolute minimum at the point of operation. Gas bottles are to be shutoff & hoses bled prior to finishing spaces when vacating the area. Gas Free Certificate provided by Chemist. Identify and clear all possible escape routes. If there is any risk of entrapment, apply confined space protocols. Impacted parties must wear appropriate fume masks. Keep all escape routes free of pipes, cables or any other obstructions. Man Entry and/or Hot Work Permit. O2 Measurement & Confirmation. Post a dedicated safety observer if the situation warrants it. Protect adjacent equipment with Fire Blankets and Screens. Qualified Fire Watch in attendance at all times, complete with Extinguisher, Fire Blankets and water spray. Rescue and recovery in confined spaces will be carried by the client or local authority rescue services. Respirators will be issued in any work area contaminated by noxious gases or other airborne hazardous substance. Restricted Access/Barricade the Area. on-going basis, off the deck where ever possible. and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist. adequate through draft from forced ventilation. Where flammables exist in the affected area, flash point must be determined as part of the Risk Analysis. Where grinding and welding spatter is apparent, ensure adequate separation of personnel is maintained. Where grinding and welding spatter is apparent, long
sleeves, leathers, safety glasses and face shields are worn. Where there is a need for cooling water spray, electrical circuits must be de-energised prior to commencement of operations. Work areas are clear, clean and dry. Work areas to cleared of flammable materials before operations commence. S Entrapment 3 3 M Breathing Apparatus will be available at the point of confined space entry. Clear work area of all but essential personnel. Confined space protocol: Tank Guard assigned, register of personnel in the confined space, radio communication with personnel in the confined space. Identify and clear all possible escape routes. If there is any risk of entrapment, apply confined space protocols. Keep all escape routes free of pipes, cables or any other obstructions. Man Entry and/or Hot Work Permit. O2 Measurement & Confirmation. Personnel certified medically fit for duty. Personnel working in tanks or other confined spaces to carry torches at all times. Test before entering!. Rescue and recovery in confined spaces will be carried by the client or local authority rescue services. Survey and ensure access and egress routes are well lit, if in doubt install additional temporary lighting. and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist. adequate through draft from forced ventilation S Explosion 3 5 H Clear work area of all but essential personnel. Confined space protocol: Tank Guard assigned, register of personnel in the confined space, radio communication with personnel in the confined space. circuits. Flammable liquids to be stored in a designated area and approved storage container, away from the point of operation. Flammable materials to kept to an absolute minimum at the point of operation. Gas bottles are to be shutoff & hoses bled prior to finishing Page 7 of 10
spaces when vacating the area. Gas Free Certificate provided by Chemist. Identify and clear all possible escape routes. Man Entry and/or Hot Work Permit. O2 Measurement & Confirmation. or maintain electrical equipment. Qualified Fire Watch in attendance at all times, complete with Extinguisher, Fire Blankets and water spray. Restricted Access/Barricade the Area. and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist. adequate through draft from forced ventilation. Where flammables exist in the affected area, flash point must be determined as part of the Risk Analysis. S Fire 3 4 M Clear work area of all but essential personnel. Confined space protocol: Tank Guard assigned, register of personnel in the confined space, radio communication with personnel in the confined space. circuits. Flammable liquids to be stored in a designated area and approved storage container, away from the point of operation. Flammable materials to kept to an absolute minimum at the point of operation. Gas bottles are to be shutoff & hoses bled prior to finishing spaces when vacating the area. Gas Free Certificate provided by Chemist. Identify and clear all possible escape routes. Man Entry and/or Hot Work Permit. O2 Measurement & Confirmation. or maintain electrical equipment. Qualified Fire Watch in attendance at all times, complete with Extinguisher, Fire Blankets and water spray. Restricted Access/Barricade the Area. and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist. 1 4 L Page 8 of 10
adequate through draft from forced ventilation. Where flammables exist in the affected area, flash point must be determined as part of the Risk Analysis. S Electrocution 3 4 M Cable runs must be protected from mechanical damage at all times, off the deck where ever possible Clear work area of all but essential personnel. Confirm all earth leakage devices have current inspection status, including trip current measurement. Earth leakage protection for all installed equipment. Electrical installations must be kept dry and free from other contamination. circuits. Identify and locate emergency stop buttons. or maintain electrical equipment. on-going basis, off the deck where ever possible. Where there is a need for cooling water spray, electrical circuits must be de-energised prior to commencement of operations. Work areas are clear, clean and dry. S Asphyxiation 3 5 H Breathing Apparatus will be available at the point of confined space entry. Clear work area of all but essential personnel. Confined space protocol: Tank Guard assigned, register of personnel in the confined space, radio communication with personnel in the confined space. Gas bottles are to be shutoff & hoses bled prior to finishing spaces when vacating the area. Gas Free Certificate provided by Chemist. O2 Measurement & Confirmation. Respirators will be issued in any work area contaminated by noxious gases or other airborne hazardous substance. and approved safe to enter by qualified Chemist. 1 4 L S Burns 4 4 H 2 4 M S Damage to Lungs 3 3 M Electric Equipment S Electrocution 3 5 H Confirm all earth leakage devices have current inspection status, including trip current measurement. Display warning notices in all hazardous operational areas. Earth leakage protection for all installed equipment. Page 9 of 10
Electrical installations must be kept dry and free from other contamination. circuits. Identify and locate emergency stop buttons. Inspect all guards for correct installation and fitting. or maintain electrical equipment. Safe cable management must be practiced on an on-going basis, off the deck where ever possible. Utilise only 32 Volt portable electrical lighting. Where there is a need for cooling water spray, electrical circuits must be de-energised prior to commencement of operations. Work areas are clear, clean and dry. Ergonomics H/S Exhaustion 3 3 M Ensure good hydration is maintained in hot and/or humid conditions, take regular breaks. Personnel certified medically fit for duty. Repetitive Strain Injuries 3 3 M Personnel certified medically fit for duty. Repetitive strain injuries are very common, assess alternative methods and ensure regular stress breaks are taken. Angle Grinder S Eye injuries 5 4 H Use the correct PPE, gloves, apron if appropriate and double eye protection (safety glasses and face shield) Always use the correct disk for the application. Do not use cutting disks for grinding! 2 4 M Page 10 of 10