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Project Title:
Site Address: Cardiff Road, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF63 2YL
Client: Dow Corning Ltd
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Work Location:
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Assessment
Print Name Signature Date Assessed
Review Date
Approved By:
Paul Bunyan
Risk Assessment
Task: - Heat Tracing
The following risk assessment has been completed to ensure adequate controls are in place to eliminate or reduce the risk to as low as is reasonably practicable.
In considering who may be harmed we have included C&P Calibration Technicians, but for each task, depending on where it takes place, then further
consideration should be given to others who may be affected by our activities e.g. other contractors.
1. Airborne Dust - Some plants may expose 5 3 15 C&P Safety glasses or goggles to be worn (depending on 1 3 3
technicians to windborne dust. Employees site).
2.Access and Egress on site 5 5 25 C&P Site Induction prior to job commencement. 1 5 5
Employees Authorisation to Work (permit) from client. Access and
egress to each calibration instrument will be by
roadways, fixed walkways and platforms at each
process plant area. Access to some instruments may
require working at height.
For working at height hazard controls please refer to
C&P document reference 2.14.1 Working at Height
Policy.
3.Adverse Weather Conditions. Extremes of 5 3 15 C&P PPE in the form of warm clothing, good quality safety 1 3 3
weather such as ice, snow, heavy rain, lightning Employees boots, water proof exterior clothing. Ability to postpone
storm etc. This is particularly important when working jobs in extreme weather conditions i.e. high winds,
at height, using ladders, accessing/egressing steps torrential rain when working at height
and plant, driving on site.
4.Working in Confined Spaces 5 5 25 C&P Site Induction. Site Authorisation to Work Permit. 2 5 10
Employees Confined Spaces permit. C&P watchman. Emergency
rescue plan in place. RPE available and to be worn
depending on confined space. Resuscitation
equipment on standby. Specific tools required (discuss
with Plant personnel).
Only trained and certified C&P operatives to enter
confined spaces.
5.Overhead Crane Movements causing struck by 4 5 20 C&P Where overhead cranes move overhead, either isolate 1 5 5
injuries. (Linked with working at height) Employees cranes (plant to isolate or with their permission) or
bellman required to alert Calibration technicians to stop
work and move away from area.
6.Electricity - Contact with live electrical 5 5 25 C&P Only qualified and competent persons to work on 1 5 5
components causing electrical shock, burns or Employees electrical equipment.
electrocution.
All work on electrical equipment only to be carried out
following isolation.
C&P Calibration Technicians are competent to
undertake the isolations. This must either be done at
the local sub-station or at the fuse board.
For safe isolation please refer to C&P document
7.Objects falling from Height 5 5 25 C&P Permanent metal toe boards on process plant working 2 5 10
Employees platforms and on MEWPs. Good housekeeping across
whole plant. When working at height area below to be
cordoned off by use of bunting and signage to at least
10 metres. Items secured when being transported in a
MEWP basket.
Discussion to take place at Induction to prevent other
workers/contractors working immediately above
Calibration Technicians.
Where overhead cranes move overhead, either isolate
cranes (plant to isolate or with their permission) or
bellman required to alert Calibration technicians to stop
work and move away from area.
8.Falling from Height (Working at Height) 5 5 25 C&P Where access to Instrumentation only requires a step 2 5 10
Employees up of a few centimetres then this can be achieved on
most levels. Where the need to work at height exposes
the individual to a fall to danger then additional controls
will need to be in place. These will involve scaffolding
platforms. MEWP to be supplied and maintained to a
high standard. Trained and certificated C&P operatives
to operate the MEWP.
Where Instruments are at height and close to platform
edges then scaffold extensions should be requested.
The scaffold extensions should be erected by
recognised Scaffolding Company.
9.Gas / oxygen Depletion 5 5 25 C&P Individual gas monitors and procedures for evacuation 1 5 5
Employees from Process Areas. Regular Operational checks for
gas leaks by trained and competent operators. Regular
Planned Maintenance checks and repairs by client.
Site Inductions.
11.Slips, Trips and Falls due to poor housekeeping 5 5 25 C&P Good housekeeping practices across site by the client 1 5 5
Employees provides for a safe place of work. Clear concrete
pathways, roadways and signage. Painted walkways.
Good safety footwear. Audits by Plant personnel.
C&P standards in housekeeping, safety contacts
provided and more specific training. Removal of all
waste.
12.Manual Handling carrying of equipment 3 3 9 C&P Calibration instruments and hand tools are relatively 1 3 3
ladders, tools etc. Employees lightweight (tools to be carried in single tool box).
Removal of some Control Valves may be heavy.
Individuals trained in Manual Handling techniques. Help
required from Plant personnel or second C&P
Calibration technician. Avoid Manual Handling where
possible.
13.Moving Machinery / Entanglement / Trapping 5 5 25 C&P Variety of operating machinery could be present in 1 5 5
points - controlled by Client Employees process areas. All moving parts to be guarded. No
access beyond any guard or barrier protecting
machinery. Permit to work in all plants.
15.Operating/driving MEWPS on site 5 5 25 C&P Trained and competent operators holding certificate for 1 5 5
Employees Driving and operating MEWPS.
Equipment to be fully maintained and inspected.
Driver to use harness at all times when driving on site
or when working from MEWP basket at height.
When stationary prior to work commencing outriggers
must be fully deployed on solid, level ground. If ground
is soft or uneven, boards are to be placed under
outrigger legs.
16.Lighting 5 5 25 C&P Good plant lighting. Where plant lighting is poor, obtain 1 5 5
Employees temporary lighting, torch or head lamp may be used in
non hazardousareas (non explosive atmosphere check
with client personnel).
If working in potentially explosive atmosphere, torch or
headlamp may be used providing they are certified to
be used in explosive atmospheres. Permission to be
granted by Client personnel and hot work permit may
also be required.
17.Use of hand tools and power tools/ 3 5 15 C&P Drills and other power tools will be battery operated. 1 5 5
Entanglement / Trapping points most calibration Employees Where this is not reasonably practicable then low
tools are not powered but there may be a voltage mains will be required (110v). See electrical
requirement to use powered tools in the workshop or controls above. PAT testing of mains operated tools.
laboratory. Secure cables. Non-Adjustable Spanners required in
some plants (check at Induction).
18. Vehicles and Transport travel to site and use 5 5 25 C&P Use of company vehicles. Fully maintained vehicles 2 5 10
on site internal roads Employees, with current MOT and insurance. Competent drivers
other road holding appropriate licence for the vehicle. Vehicle pre-
users flight checks. All calibration equipment and tools stored
safely in vehicle.
Restricted access to site only authorised vehicles.
Road signs, road traffic standards, high way code.
Pedestrian crossings.
Park in designated parking areas only.
20.Contact with Chemicals on site - Different 5 4 15 C&P Comprehensive Permit to work form required for all jobs 1 4 4
Process areas manufacture and use different types Employees undertaken on chemical sites. Client to provide details
of chemicals i.e. toxic, corrosive, harmful etc. of hazards and precautions necessary for each process
area including COSHH risk assessments.PPE in the
form of chemical gloves to be worn on some sites.
21.Fire- flammable atmospheres, sources of ignition 3 5 15 C&P No sources of ignition to be used or taken on to plant 1 5 5
Employees areas without a valid Work Permit for the task
Some situations may require minor hot work but it is
very unlikely. Agree any hot work necessary with client
agree permit required for hot work.
22.Lone Workers - Many of the Routine Operational 5 5 25 C&P Trained and competent operators. Personal radio or 1 5 5
checks are required to be completed by one person. Employees mobile phone (if working in potentially explosive
Lone Workers, if injured, are more likely to go atmosphere equipment MUST be certified). Personal
undetected and could exacerbate the seriousness of gas monitor in some plants. Plant alarms. Call stations.
the injury due to delays in rescue and treatment.
C&P lone worker policy and established protocol to call
in to supervisor at regular intervals.
23. Environment - waste disposal 3 4 12 Environment Responsibly dispose of all generated waste by using 1 3 3
clients on site recycling facilities.
Risk Matrix
Certain 5 10 15 20 25
Probable 4 8 12 16 20
Likely 3 6 9 12 15
Possible 2 4 6 8 10
Unlikely 1 2 3 4 5
The risk rating for the activity of the Heat Tracing has a final risk rating of 10 if all the controls are applied
at all times. Failure to implement the controls will lead to a higher risk of injury. The level of 10 is adequate
(yellow section 6-15) but improvements should be made to reduce the overall risk down to acceptable (green
section 1 - 5). This Risk assessment needs to be reviewed in the next 12 months (see review date).
All the C&P Engineering employees who work on this contractmust have been taken through this SWP and
must sign the register (on the last page of this document) to demonstrate that they understand the controls
and how they are to be applied. They must be competent and have the relevant certification for the
equipment they are working on and for operation of the MEWP.
PPE Requirements
In addition to the above goggles may be required in plant areas instead of safety glasses and Kevlar gloves
used when using open blade knives, harnesses will be used when working from a MEWP basket. Some
process areas may require chemical suits and this will be stipulated on the permit to work.
NOTE:When working from stepladders near to platform edges and there has been NO scaffolding
extensions attached to the handrail then full body fall arrest harnesses should be worn. Full body fall
arrest harnesses are a last resort and should be worn in conjunction with other controls for working at height.
A clip off point must be checked or tested to ensure it is suitable to attach to. A hand rail is not suitable or
designed to be used as a point to attach the harness.
Plant Status
In almost all cases electrical isolation will be required for the equipment that is to be worked on.
When carrying out Inspection & Testing of circuits someLIVE tests are required. This live working is to be
carried out as per C&P document reference 13.1.4 Live Working Procedure on Low Voltages (up to
1000V).
A general permit to work is required for all work locations and access onto process plant. Isolations will be
recorded on this permit. A separate hot work permit is required for battery operated equipment or any
specific hot work.
Before accessing any part of a plant then an authorisation to work permit will be obtained from the permit
issuing office for that particular area. Access and egress will be by recognised walkways, pavements, road
crossings, working and process platforms. Access to areas where there is a risk of falling to danger will be
by additional access equipment such as scaffolding, MEWP, fixed or secured and supported ladders.
Procedure
1. Contact the site area in advance and agree that access to the specific area is acceptable.
2. Wear the PPE that is required for the particular process area that you will be working in. N.B. There
is minimum requirement as highlighted in the PPE section above for all areas. Ensure that the PPE
is in good condition and affords adequate protection.
3. Report to the permit office before accessing site. Obtain a permit to work form and comply with all
requirements stated and explained verbally by the issuer. Additional PPE stated must be worn.
Agree access and egress routes. Any Isolation of electrical circuits, need to be agreed with the
permit issuing office.
4. Where the inspection revealed working at height is a risk, then the appropriate control(s) must be
adopted. We must follow the hierarchy of working at height and aim to prevent the fall in the first
place i.e. permanent platform, scaffold, MEWP, stepladder with handrails on top step, harnesses
5. Scaffolding requirements must be agreed with permit issuing office and their approved scaffolding
sub contractor. If a MEWP is required then this must be pre-booked in advance.
6. Where electrical installations are at height and close to platform edges i.e. Process areas, then
consideration, as a first option, should be given to erecting scaffolding extensions to the handrails to
prevent falls from height, or where this is impracticable, then full body fall arrest harnesses should be
worn if working from stepladders near to the platform edge (this does not prevent the fall but
prevents a person falling to danger and therefore limits the consequences of the injury) bearing in
mind any structures that may be below the working platform and interfere with the fall. Fall arrest
harnesses should be regarded as the last resort but can and should be worn in conjunction with
certain controls for working at height. Lightweight detachable stepladders with handrails and gate all
around the top working platform should be used if available. Approved/certified clip off points should
be used to attach the harness. Handrails are not designed for attaching a harness.
7. Park vehicle in recognised parking areas for equipment off loading. Manually handle equipment to
the location using the kinetic manual handling techniques supplied in safety contact and training
course. Where heavy or awkward items need to be carried then a separate manual handling risk
assessment is required for the particular location.
8. Collect MEWP if required for access from MEWP parking location. Full Body Harnesses will be worn
and attached by all operatives as soon as they enter the MEWP basket. This applies to driving the
MEWP to the location of work. One operative is to drive MEWP on roadways to the location. Use
the C&P vehicle where possible as an escort using hazard warning lights to warn other road users. A
fall restraint lanyard must be used and not fall arrest.
9. Create appropriate road control if MEWP is needed to be parked on the road way road control will
be appropriate to the risk and extent of use of the road. As a minimum the MEWP will be coned off
and bunting placed between cones. This could be increased if necessary to traffic light controls or
road closure if agreed with site.
10. Place bunting at ground level to demarcate exclusion zone below location of work when working at
height. This will be a minimum of 10m diameter but will be greater in most circumstances using the
structures in the area.
11. Equipment transported in the MEWP basket will be secured in the basket until it is to be fitted. This
will include tools and fittings.
13. Install heat tracing cables on identified pipe work as per specification, taking into consideration the
control measures listed above.
14. Gland cable both ends, conduct insulation resistance test using equipment with valid calibration
certificate. Check cable and terminate at both ends.
15. Dead tests on electrical circuits to be carried out by competent person using valid calibrated test
equipment and results recorded.
16. The electrical isolations will be removed and power restored to the electrical section that had
previously been isolated.
17. Live tests on electrical circuits to be carried out by competent person using valid calibrated test
equipment and recorded.
18. Once the work is completed all tools, equipment, waste fittings and cut offs from cable must be
removed from the site or disposed of in identified on site recycling services.
19. The MEWP will be returned to the MEWP parking area and off hire arranged.
21. Electricaltest certificate is to be completed if required. The top copy of the certificate is to be given to
the customer and the yellow copy is to be returned to Paul Bunyan at Gorseinon Head Office.
In the event of an emergency and depending on the site and access to such, the emergency services should
be called using the internal emergency number. Raising the alarm is our first priority. All C&P employees
must report to their appropriate place of safety, if the alarms aresounded. You must stay at this location and
report to the Client representative. Follow the directions of the Client personnel in charge at the muster point.
Lifting an eye wash station or stepping on a safety shower will raise alarm to DC Control, who will send
assistance to the areaaccordingly.
All personnel to report to their nearest muster point indoors immediately. Swipe badge on Muster Reader.
All personnel to report to their nearest fire assembly point outside immediately.
All personnel to make their work area safe and leave the area. No return until advised by a DCL Member.
Note: If the last page of this document is not attached do not worry as it does not contain any
relevant information regarding the SWP. The last page is a register of signatories and is intended to
be detached and returned to Gorseinon head office for filing.
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Safe Working Procedure for Instrument
Calibration on Clients Site in Situ (and at Clients Workshop).
The following comments/queries were raised and discussed with my supervisor (Please
insert below any concerns, comments or views which may identify additional problems):