TASK RISK ASSESSMENT

Task BLASTING - DRILLING Name of Blaster Hugh Grottis

T.R.A Number HG - 01 Blasting Company Hughs
H.T.I Score 12 High risk with constant supervision Type of Explosives C4 – COVER BLAST
Contract Interchange Maximum Depth of Holes 6m
Section / Area Nacala Port Location of Magazine Store Nacala Port
Review Date December 2016 Transportation Vehicle Details LDV

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TRAINING REQUIRED P.P.E & SAFETY EQUIP REQUIRED PERSONS INVOLVED in T.R.A
1. OHS Act 85 of 1993 1. General HSE induction – all 1. Overalls, protective footwear, hard hats 1. Site agent
2. Explosives Regulations GNR 109 employees 2. Hand, ear and eye protection for drill 2. Blaster
3. Appointment form for Blaster 2. Toolbox talks – Blasting operators 3. Project HSE Officer
4. Appointment form for Plant Operators 3. Drill rig operators 3. Dust mask for drill operators 4. HSE Representative
5. Register for Plant & equipment 4. Fire extinguisher
6. Blaster’s blasting ticket 5. First Aid Kit
7. Method Statement from Blaster 6. Red flags
8. Compressor test certificate 7. Blasting warning signs
8. No smoking and no naked flame signs

ACTIVITY STEPS HAZARDS & RISKS PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

1. Identify blast area 1. Blasting and drilling at incorrect area could lead to 1. Blaster to work according to method statement and
financial loss and possible damage. relevant drawings.
2. Blaster then to clearly identify the blast and drilling area
to the blasting team.
2. Transportation of compressor and drilling rigs 1. Damage to Compressor and drill rig if not secured to the 1. Driver of transport vehicle to ensure that the compressor
transport vehicle. and drill rig is properly secured to the vehicle.
2. Accident and injury if driver of transport vehicle is 2. Speed limit to be set on site. All derivers must keep to the
speeding. set speed limit. Site agent to monitor.
3. Time delay and possible damage if compressor and drill 3. Driver of transport vehicle to ensure that the transport
rig are to heavy for transport vehicle. vehicle is not overloaded.
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3. Establishment of and start up of compressor and drill rig 1. Employee not conducting pre start check could lead to 1. Only trained and competent employees to start the
damage or property loss. compressor and drill rig Start up check list to be
2. Not checking the water, oil and lubricants could lead to completed by operator.
damage and loss. 2. Only trained and competent employees to start the
3. Employee injured by moving parts compressor and drill rig. Drilling operation to be overseen
by the appointed Blaster.
3. Drill rig operator to ensure that all moving parts are
protected by means of machine guards.
4. Use of compressor and drill rig 1. Compressor and drill rig not used safely causing injury 1. Drill rig operators to be trained and to undergo regular
loss and damage. Toolbox Talks.
2. Compressor and drill rig not in a safe condition causing 2. Compressor and Drill rigs to be maintained by workshops
injury loss and damage. according to maintenance schedule.
3. Drill and blasting team not wearing PPE causing injury. 3. Compressor to have a valid test certificate (36 monthly),
4. Compressor and Drill rig leaking oil causing compressor to be visually inspected monthly by the
environmental damage. Appointed Blaster (findings to be recorded on to a
register).
5. Use of hand held compressed air drills. 1. Injuries caused from untrained operators. 1. Operators to be trained and undergo regular Toolbox
2. Drill causing dust and noise pollution. Talks.
3. Injuries caused from changing drill bits and compressed 2. Operators to use hearing, hand and respiratory (dust
air hoses. mask) PPE.
3. Excessive dust to be controlled with water and noise
levels to be monitored and area to be demarcated as a
noise zone.
4. Compressors to be switched off when drill bits and hoses
are changed and all air compressor connections to be
fitted with safety chains.

SITE AGENT PROJECT HSE OFFICER CLIENT

BLASTER HSE REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT AGENT