RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

FACILITY Generic RISK ASSESSMENT NO: 11

ACTIVITY Work leading to fire Initiation ASSESSMENT TEAM: Adil Moideen

ASSESSMENT DATE: REVIEW DATE: ASSESSMENT APPROVAL:

HAZARD EFFECT Reduced

TASK HAZARD C L RISK MITIGATED BY C L
RISK
ALARP
(consequence)

1. Remove or significantly reduce the

storage quantity
Storing highly
2. Storing in fire resistant stores
inflammable
Fire Hazard Injury/Death 5 5 25 3. Separate from the ignition sources 3 2 6 Yes
substances in the
4. Ensure the substances are kept closed
premises 5. Provide adequate ventilation
6. Installation of fire detection and
suppression device
1. Improve the general housekeeping
Combustible 2. Improve the arrangement for the
wastes
Fire Hazard Injury/Death 5 4 20 disposal of wastes 3 2 6 Yes
accumulated in the
3. Ensuring no contact with the fire
premises
ignition sources
Carrying out the Fire Hazard Injury/Death 5 3 15 1. Implement the hot work permit system 3 2 6 Yes
Hot work 2. Conduct the work in contained
processes environment
3. Have a fire fighting equipment readily
accessible
4. Allow only trained workers to carry out
 HAZARD EFFECT Reduced
TASK HAZARD C L RISK MITIGATED BY C L
RISK
ALARP
(consequence)
the hot work
1. Replace it with induction heaters
2. Ensure all appliances are used as per
manufacturer recommendation
Use of heating 3. Avoid combustible materials contact
Fire Hazard Injury/Death 4 4 16 3 2 6 Yes
appliances
with the heating appliance
4. Installing fire detection and suppression
device
1. Implementation of smoking policy
2. Ensure suitable arrangement to inform
Smoking in the
Fire Hazard Injury/Death 5 4 20 visitors 3 1 3 Yes
premises
3. Provide Smoking area in secured
environment
1. Replace faulty or damaged equipment
2. Ensure UL rated materials are used
3. Ensure installation of fire stop
Electrical Fire Fire Hazard Injury/Death 5 5 25 4. Ensure all fuses to correct rating 3 2 6 Yes
5. Installing fire detection and suppression
device
1. Implement proper security measures
2. Remove combustible material from the
vicinity of the building
Arson Fire Hazard Injury/Death 5 5 25 3 2 6 Yes
3. Proper visitor management system
4. Installing fire detection and suppression
device
Criteria: Consequence ( C ) Criteria: Likelihood ( L ) Risk Calculator Conclusions:
Negligible- Immediate return to work Improbable- So unlikely that it would not happen.
Risk level R= CxL Working on construction sites is a hazardous
Minor - First aid and return to work. Unlikely- Remote chance of event activity if the controls proposed are followed this
1-3 Acceptable environment can be successfully managed.
Moderate- Medical treatment/ lost time Possible- Inattention may cause an event to happen.
4-6 Moderate
Major- Multiple injuries and Probable- Highly likely without control. 8-12 Substantial Overall risk: Very High - High - Medium - Low
RIDDOR reportable
Certain- Will happen without Intervention/control. 15-25 Intolerable
Are risks reduced to ALARP (as low as
Fatal/Catastrophic- Death, loss of
installation reasonably practicable): Yes .

Likelihood Improbable Unlikely Possible Probable Certain

Consequence 1 2 3 4 5 1-3 4-6 8-12 15-25
Negligible 1 1 2 3 4 5 Low Medium High Very High
Minor 2 2 4 6 8 10
Moderate 3 3 6 9 12 15
Major 4 4 8 12 16 20
Fatal/catastrophic 5 5 10 15 20 25