EHS RISK ASSESSMENT

ACTIVITY: WELDING ACTVITIES FOR REST AREA PREPARATION

PACKAGE NUMBER: TK-4742

Current Risk Final Risk

Task (Steps) Potential Hazard Existing Control Additional Control Prob
Cons. Prob. Risk Cons. Risk
.

Supervisor to ensure all applicable

PTW to be available prior to
commencement of the task.
Proper coordination with client.
Unauthorized Toolbox talks to be held at site, this
6.1 workers at working shall cover the method statement
area may injure and job safety analysis. 3 4 12
due to moving of Only competent and authorized
construction personnel to be deployed,
supervisor to ensure all workers
equipments.
involve in the activity received EHS
induction of EMAL/SLII.
Work check list has to be
completed.
All personnel involve in the activity
must be aware of heat stress,
Hot environment supervisor to ensure drinking cold
4 3 12
water is available all the time.
Provide rest shed with air
conditions.
All personnel involve in the activities
must wear the required PPEs at all
times (hard hat safety glass for gas
Working without cutting /welding safety shoe 3 2 6
P.P.E.s ,welding apron,hand gloves
,coverall)
Note: This is applicable to all
activities.

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Welding and gas cutting work should

be done only by competent and
authorized personnel
Incompetent
Toolbox talk to be given to all 3 3 9
6.3 welder
personnel involve in the activity.
Supervisor to ensure all hand tools
are in good condition
Manual handling Supervisor to conduct daily crew
Injury to workers meeting prior to start work 4 2 8
(back,hands,foot) Use proper PPEs.
Obstacles on area Supervisor to conduct daily crew
may cause tripping meeting prior to start work
3 2 6
and slipping Carry out good housekeeping and
hazards stacking of materials accordingly.

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Welding machine and its

components (cable, electrode,
handle, etc) should be inspected
daily before operation.
Welding set must be earthed.
Welding machine should be
inspected and approved by
EMAL/SLII.
Provide proper sign boards such as
DANGER WELDING/GAS
CUTTING WORKS IN
Use of welding
OPERATION
machine 4 3 12
Competent and trained individual
should set the voltage of welding
machine.
Cables must be kept neat and free
from anything that cause stress
and damage.
A drip tray must be located under
each welding set where diesel is
the power source.
Power source / generator must be
switch off before leaving the work
area

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Obtain a hot work permit prior to

start the welding/gas cutting job
The hot work area must be provided
with adequate ventilation to protect
persons against atmospheric
contaminants.
Take necessary precautions as
mentioned on the hot work permit
Fire watchman equipped with
Flammable
sufficient fire extinguisher to be
materials & other 4 3 12
made available during the
fire hazards
welding/gas cutting activities
Erect screens and fire blanket to
control welding sparks and protect
general public from burns and
exposure to UV-rays.
Improve and practice proper
housekeeping.
Cover flammable materials with fire
blanket if not possible to relocate.
Supervisor to conduct daily crew
meeting prior to start work
Erect screens and fire blanket to
Burns 3 3 9
control welding sparks and protect
general public from burns and
exposure to UV-rays

NOTE: All Current Risk ranked above C-15 must have additional control measures: Risk = Consequence x Probability (R = C x P)
Tolerable Risk (Low) = 1-6, Medium = 8 -12, (Methods statement), Intolerable Risks (High) = 15 25 (Method Statement plus additional Control Measures in place)

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Consequence
Consequence ( Severity) Rating Factors (5) Probability Rating Factors (5) Frequency/Probability
(Severity)
No Safety Health Environ. Financial No Frequency A B C D E
1 First Aid Immediate Minor <AED 1k <1 hr A (1) Practically impossible or Once in 10 years 5 5 10 15 20 25
2 Medical Temporary Short term <AED50K 1-2 hrs B (2) Not likely or Once per year 4 4 8 12 16 20
3 Lost Time Short term Long term >AED300k 2-4 hrs C (3) Could happen or Monthly 3 3 6 9 12 15
4 Disability Long term Serious >AED500k 4-8 hrs D (4) Has happened or Weekly 2 2 4 6 8 10
5 Fatality Fatal Catastrophic >AED1m >1 shift E (5) Common or Daily 1 1 2 3 4 5

Risk assessment compiled by :

Risk Assessor:

SACHIN BABU EHS ADVISOR 25-06-2012

Name Designation Signature Date

Risk assessment approved by :

EHS Department:

Name Designation Signature Date

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Construction:

Name Designation Signature Date

Management:

Name Designation Signature Date

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