RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT

Activity

Abrasive Wheel

3-Aug-15

Date

Significance Rating
Hazards

Chance of
Occurrence

Severity

Risk Index

Residual
Rating

Chance of
Occurrence

Severity

AxB

Burst Wheel / Disc

16

Contact with Wheel / Disc

12

Entanglement in Moving Parts

Flying Particles during Cutting / Grinding Operations

Flying Particles of Dust

Noise

--

Spark / Fire

Point Scale
Chance of Occurrence
Description
Level
Frequently
5
Probable
4
Possible
3
Seldom
2
Unlikely
1

Severity
Description
Catastrophic
Significant
Marginal
Minor
Negligible

Level
5
4
3
2
1

Risk Classification
Risk Index
Category
Extreme Risk
20
to 25
High Risk
13
to 19
Moderate Risk
9
to 12
Low Risk
1
to 8

Harm
Lacerations or even Fatalities
Respiratory Problems
Dermatitis
Noise induced Hearing Loss
Eye Injuries
Burns
Property Damage
Persons in Danger
Operatos
Other Workers in the Area
Visitors

Controls
Personnel Experienced / Trained to Use the Equipment Safely and Correctly
Personnel Experienced / Trained to Inspect & Change Wheels / Discs
Correct Type of Wheel / Discs for Machine Used
Use of Guards wherever possible
Use of Correct PPE
Correct Storage of Wheels / Discs
Equipment to be Maintained Regularly
Check for Flammable Liquids / Materials / Gases

Fire Extinguisher to be readily available

Safety Equipment Recommendations

Hand Protection
Foot Protection
Hearing Protection
Full Face Protection / Goggles (subject to type of Work)
Respiratory Protection (subject to type of Work)
Body Protection (subject to type of Work)

Legislations
Ministerial Order 32
Federal Law 24
Technical Guidelines

Emergency Procedures
First Aid Response Plan
Emergency Spillage Response Plan

Monitoring Procedures
Supervisors to Ensure Control Measures are adhered to and improved wherever possible

Notes

Assessed by
Signature
Reviewed by
Signature

George
Date

3-Aug-15

Date

4-Aug-15

JG
Muhammad Akber
MA