HSE Form : HSF -07-04

Risk Assessment
Maintenance Original Issue: 08-Jun-2017

Department Maintenance Risk Assessment Number 01/17

Activity Welding ( welders ) Assessment By Mohamed Elnagdy – Cranes Manager
Issuing Date 08-Jun-2017 Approved BY Revery Johnson – Asset Manager
Assessment Date 08-Jun-2017 Approval Date

L – Likelihood
S – Severity
RL– Risk Level
Risk Evaluation:
 Initial Risk Level Control Measures Residual Risk Level Responsibility
S/N Significant Hazards
L S RL L S RL

 Welding mask.
1. Eye irritation from welding arc 4 3 12  Safety glasses. 1 3 3
 Welding screens. Welder and others

 Welding gloves.
 Welding mask.
 Overalls to be in good
2. Burn injuries from welding arc or spatter 4 4 16 condition free from
tears, broken studs and 1 4 4 Welding and others
zips.
 Welding hats.
 5. Safety boots
Handling gloves.
3. Burn injuries from welded butt. 3 3 9  Allow adequate time for 2 3 6 Welder
cooling of butt.

4. Fumes emitted from the welding process 3 3 9  Welding respirators 1 3 Welder

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 Good housekeeping.
Clear work area of all
combustibles.
5. Fires from welding process 4 5 20  Fire extinguishers and 1 5 5 Welder and others
fire blanket required.
 Comply with site hot
work permit/rules.
  Ensure the workpiece is
properly earthed.
 Keep body parts clear
6. Electric shock from welding torch/tongs 2 4 8 from operating torch. 2 4 2 Welder
 Ensure welding gloves are
free from moisture.

Process/Work Activity Detail:

This H&S risk assessment caters for the hazards presented by welding activities inside and outside maintenance workshop.