HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

RISK ASSESSMENTS
FLAME CUTTING

GENERAL SITE OPERATIONS – FLAME CUTTING

TASK CONTRACT
Olifantsvlei
SECTION OR AREA
T.R.A
Number
11 High Risk (constant supervision)
REVIEW DATE
H.T.I Score

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TRAINING REQUIRED P.P.E & SAFETY EQUIP REQUIRED PERSONS INVOLVED
OHS ACT 85 OF 1993 General safety induction – all employees Overall – Standard issue Site agent
Supervisor of construction work appointment Toolbox talks – task specific Safety boots – Standard issue Foreman
Inspection register Flame cutting equipment training Eye protection – anti glare SABS Project HSE Officer
approved
Operator / user training certificate Correct use of PPE Hand protection – Leather gloves HSE Representative
MSDS (Material safety data sheet) Face shield
Monthly inspection registers. Spats
Fire extinguisher
First Aid Box
Matrix

PROBABILITY

Risk 6(1) Contractors Common Has Happened Could Occur Not Likely to
Assessment Signature Occurrence Occur
Team A B C D
Multiple Fatality R 500 000 1 2 4 7

6(6( Contractors Fatal R 200 000 – R 500 000 3 5 8 12

SEVERITY

Signature
Serious Injury R 50 000 – R 200 000 6 9 13 17

Client / Agent Lost Time Injury R 10 000 – R 50 000 10 14 18 21

Accepted
Minor Injury R 10 000 & Less 15 19 22 24

High Risk
Medium Risk
Low Risk
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ACTIVITY STEPS HAZARDS & RISKS PREVENTATIVE MEASURES RISK

1. Pre-use check 1.1 No soap test done may lead to gas
escaping, could lead to fires and
explosions.
1.2 Oil based soap used for soap test may
result in explosions.
2. Storage of gas cylinders 2.1 Gas cylinders left free standing may
cause serious injuries and medium
property damage.
2.2 Cylinders stored in direct sunlight
may lead to serious injuries and
major property damage.
2.3 Empty and full cylinders stored
together may cause cylinders to
ignite and explode.
2.4 Oxygen cylinders stored in oil and
grease store may lead to serious
injuries/fatalities and major property
damage.
2.5 Gas cylinders stored in a closed up
container may lead to pressure build
up resulting in fatalities/property
damage.
2.6 Oxygen stored with acetylene may
lead to fatalities and property
damage.
2.7 No fire fighting equipment may lead
to fatalities and major property
damage.
2.8 Fire may lead to fatalities. Major
property damage major health risk
and serious pollution.
3. Use of flame cutting 3.1 Gas cylinders not in a trolley may
equipment. lead to medical injuries and minor
property damage.
3.2 No fire extinguisher fitted to the
RATING
P S
1.1 Soap test to be done by a trained and competent person. Findings to be recorded on
a register. Defects to be reported to the supervisor and defects to be repaired by a
trained and competent person.
1.2 Supervisor to ensure that soap is used which breaks down oil. Test to be done by a
trained and competent person.
2.1 All cylinders to be stored in a secure position, cylinders to be secured upright.
2.2 Cylinders to be stored under cover in a well ventilated gas storage area.
2.3 Empty and full cylinders to be stored in separate areas identified by signs.
2.4 No gas cylinders to be stored near or in oil and grease stores. Cylinders to be
stored in designated gas storage area.
2.5 No gas cylinders to be stored in a closed up containers. Storage area must be well
ventilated.
2.6 Cylinders to be stored in designated areas, oxygen and acetylene separately.
2.7 A minimum of two (2) 9kg dry chemical powder fire extinguishers to be placed ±
10m from the gas storage area.
2.8 All sources of ignition to be removed from the storage area. No smoking, no naked
flame signs to be posted at the storage area. Fire extinguishers to serviceable and in
a good working condition.
3.1 Gas cylinders to be place in a trolley. Supervisor to ensure that the cylinders are
fitted in a trolley and secure.
3.2 Supervisor to ensure that a 4,5 kg DCP fire extinguisher is fitted to all gas trolleys.
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trolley may lead to injuries and
property damage.
3.3 Gas cylinders lying flat on the
ground
3.4 No flash back arrestors fitted may
lead to fire and explosions.
3.5 Hose damage may result in gas leaks
which may lead to an explosion.
3.6 Damaged gauges can cause a gas
leak which may lead to an ignition
and explosion.
3.7 Damaged torch may cause a
flashback which may lead to an
explosion
3.8 User not making use of PPE may
cause serious burns to user.
3.9 Fire can cause fatalities, major
property damage, serious health risk
and ground, water air pollution.
3.1 Flame cutting done at heights may
0 lead to materials below been ignited,
workers been burnt and explosions.
SITE AGENT
A Pandelani
PROJECT HSE OFFICER
FOREMAN D Hammond
RISK ASSESSMENTS
FLAME CUTTING
A daily check should be done to ensure compliance. Checklist should be signed off
by the supervisor.
3.3 Cylinders to be placed in an upright position in a cylinder trolley and be secured.
3.4 Flash back arrestors to be fitted on gauges and the torch. Daily checks to be done
to ensure compliance.
3.5 Daily pre-check and monthly inspection to be done to ensure equipment is in good
and safe order. Checklist to be signed off by the supervisor. Inspection to be done
by a trained and competent person. Damaged equipment to be replaced.
3.6 Daily pre-check and monthly inspection to be done to ensure equipment is in good
and safe order. Checklist to be signed off by the supervisor. Inspection to be done
by a trained and competent person. Damaged equipment to be replaced.
3.7 Soap test to be done daily before use. Daily pre use checks and monthly
inspections to be done to ensure that the equipment is in good working order.
Checklist to be signed off by the supervisor. Inspection to be done by a trained and
competent person and damaged equipment to be replaced.
3.8 Only trained and competent person to use flame cutting equipment. Supervisor to
ensure that employees are issued with the correct PPE and that they use it
correctly.
3.9 Hot work permit to be obtained and inspection of work area to be done before
work starts. All flammable liquids and materials to be removed from the area of
work.
3.10 Area below work to be demarcated as a No Go zone. Spotter to be posted at
demarcated area and warning signs to be displayed.
V Swart
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