Risk Assessment Form

Date:

Task Description:
Magnetic Particle Inspection

Hazard Identified
Hazard Effect
(without controls)
Risk Evaluation (without controls)
Control Measures

Type of injury, damage or environmental impact

Refer to Risk Level Matrix
What must be in place to adequately manage risk

Sev.
Prob.
Risk

Electricity
Electrocution / Burns
Serious
Likely
High
Electrical cables in good working condition
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Biological/Physical
Irritation
Slight
Likely
Medium
Body protection

Proper cleaning of weld joint ( brush)

Pinch point
Slight
Likely
Medium
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Chemical storage, Disposal Methods

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Job Step
Sequence of working activities
Hazard
The potential to cause harm (Health, Injury, Property damage, environment etc)
CAUSE
(Possible causes that will potentially release a hazard)
Consequences
(The harm which could possibly occur).
Potential Risk
H/M/L
(With no controls in place)
Existing Barrier / Control
Describe all existing barriers / controls for each hazard
Recommended Controls

Residual Risk
H/M/L
(with controls in place
1. M
Working with electricity
Electrocution

Broken cables, worn out cables, improper plugs used

Fatality
Personal Injury - Burns

Inspection of equipment and accessories prior to work

Check all cables prior to start of work to ensure proper condition
Check for no breaks in insulation
Do not apply insulation to damaged cables.
Replace damaged cables
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Reeled extensions should be fully extended to its length

Ensure appropriate plugs are used
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2.
Use of chemicals
Biological / Physical hazards
Mist or vapour produced from the chemicals used
Eye and skin chemical contact

Fast evaporating vapours spaces

Irritation to respiratory track
Irritation / allergies to skin. Damage to eyes from direct spray from aerosol or mists falling from above.
Evaporating vapours can reach hazardous levels quickly in unventilated spaces
M
Proper application of chemicals to avoid inhalation
Proper application of chemicals to avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Confined space training.
Do not spray on to hot surfaces

Eye protection, Skin protection, PPE

Aware of wind / air flow and direction
MSDS available
Proper illumination, posture
Toolbox talks
L
3.

Fire / Environmental damage

Working near sources of ignition

Contamination

Personal injury
Improper disposal of chemicals
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Do not spray on naked flame
Dispose used chemicals as per site procedure

Do not expose to temperature over 50 deg C.

No smoking during use of chemicals
Store chemicals away from sources of ignition and heat and treat as pressurized gas container.
Disposal in proper collection points only

L
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RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

Probability

Severity Very Likely Likely Unlikely Highly Unlikely

Catastrophic HIGH HIGH HIGH MED.

Serious HIGH HIGH MED. MED.

Slight HIGH MED. MED. LOW

Minimal MED. MED. LOW LOW