RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT NUMBER: 36 ACTIVITY: Pressure Testing

Persons at Risk Hazard Type Risk Level
Trades person and Assistant a. Fall of person from height
Inspector b. Fall of person on same level HM
Test Engineer when working with high pressure systems. c. Fall of person into/through hole
All operatives in the vicinity d. Fall of object from height
e. Fall of object at same Level
Control Measures f. Protruding objects
g. Flying objects HH
1. All Pressure Testing should be carried out in accordance with Company h. Manual handling/lifting
2. Safety Operating Procedures i. Machinery
3. Pneumatic testing is potentially dangerous due to high amount of stored energy in the J. Vehicular
system, and more stringent safety rules to be applied. k. Mechanical lifting
4. Safe system of work (Permit to Work) agreed and discussed before work commences. l. Mechanical handling
5. Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment to include: Overalls, Boots, Hard Hat, m. Confined space
Full Face Visor. n. Cleaning/purging
6. Apply pressure gradually by increased steps. o. Maintenance
7. All test fittings to be of adequate strength/rating. p. Pressure systems HH
8. Always use a relief valve to prevent over-pressurising. q. Electrical
9. Cordon off area and display warning notices. r. Fire
10.Regard de-pressurising with equal safety care. s. Explosion/bursting HH
11.Correct tools, in good order and correct use. t. Water
12. Ensure equipment is adequately supported to take increased load of water when used. u. Asphyxiation
v. Inhalation HL
w. Contact
x. Noise & vibration
y. Ionising radiations
z. Non-ionising radiations
aa. Handtools
bb. Electrical handtools.
cc. Climatic
dd. Hazardous substances ML
ee. Collapse of stacking/structure HH
ff. Housekeeping
gg. Inadequate lighting
hh. Weld failure MM
ii Other
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