Persons at Risk Hazard Type Risk Level

Operator and Assistant. a. Fall of person from height MH

Persons nearby or passers-by. b. Fall of person on same level MM
All operatives working in the vicinity. c. Fall of person into/through hole ML
d. Fall of object from height MM
e. Fall of object at same Level
Control Measures f. Protruding objects ML
g. Flying objects HH
1. Normal trade safety rules to be applied for operation of compressor, care use of hoses h. Manual handling/lifting MM
and couplers. Use of Dead Man levers and control of static electricity. i. Machinery LL
2. Safe system of work (Permit to Work when necessary) agreed/discussed before work J. Vehicular
commences. k. Mechanical lifting ML
3. Operators trained/qualified/competent l. Mechanical handling
4. Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment to include - Boots, Overall, Gloves/ m. Confined space MH
Gauntlets, Hearing Protection, Face Mask/Visor/Goggles, Ventilation Hoods, Plus n. Cleaning/purging
any other equipment as specified on the Permit to work. o. Maintenance
5. Hose routes to avoid roads and hazardous areas. p. Pressure systems HH
6. Sitting of hopper, access for bulk materials (grit). q. Electrical
7. Correct Manual Handling techniques. r. Fire
8. Segregate hopper activities away from gun/work. s. Explosion/bursting HM
9. Good Housekeeping. t. Water
10.Good Access and escape. u. Asphyxiation ML
11.Segregate activity from other operatives. v. Inhalation HH
12.Ensure tented area or covering (when used) is adequate for purpose. w. Contact HM
13.Precautions for slipping and tripping hazards. x. Noise & vibration HH
14.Awareness and/or guarding for trapping hazards (Machinery hazards) y. Ionising radiations
15.Information about hazards to body and skin on contact with high velocity blasting z. Non-ionising radiations
grit. Safe working practices to include Dead Man Levers. aa. Handtools
16.Information on safe lifting and slinging procedures. bb. Electrical handtools.
17.Protection from falls - barriers, fall arrest equipment etc. cc. Climatic
18.Precautions when working with pressure systems and compressed air. dd. Hazardous substances HH
19.Precautions to protect from flying particles and grit. ee. Collapse of stacking/structure HL
20.Information on the risks from Hazardous Substances/MSDS. ff. Housekeeping ML
21.Information and protection from risks to Hearing - Noise Control measures. gg. Inadequate lighting or visibility ML
22.Precautions when working in Confined Spaces to Include Ventilation, Inhalation hazards, hh. Weld failure
use of safety Back up Man, increased Noise hazards.(Confined Space Permit to Work|). ii Other
NICO INTERNATIONAL
RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK ASSESSMENT NUMBER: 29 ACTIVITY: Shotblasting