FIGURE 4.2.

1 - TASK PLANNING AND RISK

ASSESSMENT PROMPT CARD

RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK MATRIX

BEHAVIOR Likelihood of Incident

What knowledge, skills and experience are needed? People Environment
Very
Unlikely Likely
Very
Ide ntify all tas k s te ps unlikely Likely
What resources or personnel do I/we need to perform this
in or d e r to und e rs ta nd how the FAC or MTC
ta s k will b e c ond uc te d
task? Includes scratches, Contained
What must be done if a control fails or the plan changes? cuts, burns, onboard 1 2 3 4
How could I be distracted? splinters

Severity of Incident
How can I be physically or mentally impaired? RWC Less than10
Person(s) unable to
Ha ve a ll Hazard Ide ntific ation carry out normal
barrels to 2 3 4 5
CONDITIONS duties due to injury sea
r is ks b e e n re d uc e d Id e ntify the ha za rd s
What could fall from height?
to ALARP? a s s oc ia te d with e a c h s te p LTI 10-50
How could I/someone fall from height? Person(s) unable to
Where could I slip or trip? return to work due
barrels to 3 4 5 6
to injury sea
How could I/we contact or experience temperature extremes?
Re -as s e s s the Ris k As s e s s the Ris k How could weather affect the task? >50
What is the o ve rall ris k AFTER What is the ove rall ris k How could noise impact me or the task? Fatality barrels to 4 5 6 7
sea
c ontrol me as ure s are BEFORE c ontrol me as ure s What are the ignition sources that could cause a fire or
imple me nte d? are imple me nte d? explosion?
If the level of risk is re-assessed as ‘Caution’, ‘Alert’ or
What conditions could lead to a mistake being made?
What could fail and result in a major accident? ‘Alarm’ level, then the following requirements must be
implemented.
De te rmine and imple me nt PPE
the Controls within the What chemicals/toxic gasses could I/we be exposed to?
tas k s te ps What fumes, vapors and dust particles could I/we be exposed Proceed with care once identified controls
CARE
re q u ir e d to p re ve n t or m itig a te
to? are in place.
the ris k for e a c h ha za rd
What dangerous fluids are being handled?
How could my eyes be injured?
Do not proceed until a Supervisor has
ENVIRONMENT CAUTION
verified that all controls are effective.
Cons ide r: How could a LOC occur during this task?
Wha t ha p p e ns if a c on trol fa ils ? What valves could be lined up incorrectly?
Wha t c o ntro ls g ive d e fe ns e in de p th in the e ve nt of a n y Do not proceed until an Area Authority has
c o ntro l fa ilur e ? TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT agreed additional controls to reduce the risk
ALERT
How could the equipment fail? further or an alternative way of performing
What can I/we be struck by? the task.
What vibrating tools are being used?
HIERARCHY OF CONTROL Do not proceed. An alternative way to
What is the stored energy/pressure?
ELIMINATE Wha t c a n b e d o ne to e lim ina te the ALARM perform the task must be discussed and
How will any stored energy/pressure be released?
ha za r d ?
approved through Control of Work.
S EP ARATE How c a n the ha za rd b e p hys ic a lly BODY POSITIONS
s e p a ra te d from pe op le a nd the
How can I be trapped, crushed, caught between or struck by?
e nviron me nt?
What is my/our proximity to the hazards in the task?
P ROCEDURES How we ll d o you c om p ly with
p roc e d ure s , rule s a nd s ta nd a rd s ? How could I get hurt manually lifting?
What electrical equipment or wiring could I contact? KEY EXPECTATION 2: Every task must
How can the task be performed hands-free? be risk assessed and the appropriate
procedure applied if required.

Effective Date: September 4, 2017 HQS-HSE-PP-01 Fig 4.2.1

 FIGURE 4.2.1 - TASK PLANNING AND RISK
ASSESSMENT PROMPT CARD

 TOOLBOX TALK  LIFESAVING RULES

 The toolbox talk discussion must cover as a
minimum: 
 Is the task (if needed) approved through Control TASK PLANNING AND RISK
of Work Planning?  ASSESSMENT PROMPT CARD
 What resources are required for the task?
 What are the task steps? (include review of 
Guards, Working at Confined Dropped
TASK PLANNING
procedure if applicable)
 What are the hazards and controls associated
Gratings Heights Space Object When planning a task, I know:
and and Entry Prevention
with each task step?  What the task is and the expected outcome
Handrails Manriding
 What are the results of the on-site / on-day risk Operations  Who the task Supervisor is
assessment?   Who is involved in the task
 How does the worksite layout affect the task?  What tools and resources are required
 What is the status of and entry to Restricted   When the task is to be completed
Access Zones?  How this task will affect other people or
 What are each person(s) assigned operations

responsibilities? Fire Energy
 How are repetitive tasks managed?
Line of Fire Lifting
Operations Prevention Isolations  THE RULES OF TASK PLANNING
 Who else is affected by the task?  I will ensure the Rules of Task Planning are
 When are the Planned Time Outs (if applicable) applied when planning, assigning, supervising and performing
 What Lifesaving Rules and Tools must be used? LIFESAVING TOOLS the task.
 An After Action Review will be completed COMPLY Does each task step comply with the
The Toolbox Talk must not conclude until all personnel Company’s Management System
involved verbally confirm their understanding of their requirements before being performed?
assigned responsibilities for each task step to the person AUTHORITY Does everyone involved in planning and
leading the Toolbox Talk. performing of the task have the correct
Rules of Task Risk Barrier Permit to authority to proceed?
Planning Assessment Management Work
KEY EXPECTATION 3: A Toolbox Talk KNOWLEDGE Does everyone have the knowledge and full
must be held before each task
understanding of the steps needed to
commences.
perform the task safely and efficiently?
EXPERIENCE Does everyone have the experience to
AFTER ACTION REVIEW anticipate what should happen next and
When the task is finished, gather all personnel involved and ask: what could go wrong on the specific task?
Restricted START Time Out
 What went as planned? Access Conversation For Safety SKILL Does everyone have the skill(s) to perform
 What didn’t go as planned? s the steps of the task safely and efficiently?
 What could be improved? If the task does not meet the Rules of Task Planning, the
 What additional hazards were present and how KEY EXPECTATION 4: Every task must task should not be performed or continued until further
were they controlled? be monitored throughout its full controls and approvals are in place.
 Any proposed changes to a procedure must duration by use of Chronic Unease and
be submitted to the Area Authority, risk assessed and TOFS and supported by START KEY EXPECTATION 1: Every task must
captured in the HSE Toolbox. Conversations. be planned.

Effective Date: September 4, 2017 HQS-HSE-PP-01 Fig 4.2.1