Fire Risk Assessment

Project Site / Area: Location: Date:

Likelihood (L)
Likelihood (L)

Residual Risk
Risk =(L x S)
Severity (S)

Severity (S)
Additional
Job/Task Hazard Existing Control Measures
Control
Review
- Ensure wastes are not
stored near hot work
activities or near heat
generating equipment.
- Housekeeping must be
- Combustible and
conducted on daily basis
flammable materials
to avoid tripping and
Waste management Fire/explosion shall be stored 4 2 8 2 2 4
slipping hazard.
separately.
- Reduction or recycling of
- Fire extinguisher must
waste is encouraged.
be placed near trash
bins and waste
containers.

- Flammable materials to
be stored 15 mtrs away
- Trained fire watchman
from buildings.
must be available at site.
- Minimum required
Flammable liquids - No smoking shall be
quantity need to bring
storage and Fire /Explosion 4 2 8 strictly implemented. 3 2 6
at site. Sign boards to
handling - Adequate fire extinguisher
be posted.
shall be available or
- Storage area to be
placed near storage areas.
fenced and locked.

Use of compressed Fire/ explosion - Trained experienced 4 3 12 - Secured cylinders with 2 3 6

gas cylinders persons to be assigned chain and separate empty
for handling of from full cylinders. Post
cylinders. empty and full signage’s
- Cylinders are not to be for identification.
 exposed directly to
sunlight. Cylinders are
to be stored 15mtrs
away from buildings - MSDS shall be available
and structure. near the storage and
- Cylinders are to be provision of fire
stored separately extinguisher must be
according to its available.
contents and stored at - Smoking is not allowed
least 6mtrs from other and awareness to the
gases. workers shall be
- Cylinders are to be conducted through tool
stored in an upright box meeting
position and in a well-
ventilated area

- Ensure the flexible hose;

bull dog clamps and the
- The workers are trained
pressure gauge are free
Untrained workers, presence of and competent.
from defect.  
flammable items, incorrect or - Area free from  3 3  9  2 3  6 
- Proper information,  
defective material/equipment. flammable items.
instruction and
supervision shall be done.
Sand Blasting, - TBT shall be done.
Pre work 
 
  - Provide mono goggles
with elastic strap, full face
shield fitted to hard
- Proper utilization of  2 3  6 hat, ear muff and half-  
Improper PPEs.  1 3   3
PPEs.    mask respirator.  
- Proper information,
instruction and
supervision shall be done.
 - Never point nozzle at any
one.
- Barricading. - Never exceed PSI as
Fire, struck by, electrocution,
- Signage. outline in the
dust, noise, stabbing or
- Proper grounding. manufactures guide of
puncture, impact,  
During work.  - Inspecting cables 3  4  12  equipment.  2 4  8 
entanglement etc.   
  cords. - Wind direction and
  - Job rotation. changes in wind direction
  - Supervision. shall be considered.
  - Emergency preparedness
  and response.

- Proper grounding of  
Static Electricity.  1   3  3      
blasting equipment.   

- Proper wind up of
equipment, tools,
After the work. Scattered materials. 1 2 2
materials and tidiness
of the work area.

PAINTING Defective tools/machines –

- Tools and spray - Proper instruction and
By manual and using electrocution, flammable
painting machine free supervision shall be done.
machine. liquids, improper protection
from defect, (cables, - Barricade the area.
from height. 
hoses, spray paint gun,  
Pre work 2  2  4  1 2  2 
pump etc.).  
- No open flame or spark
near the work area.
- Proper ladders.  
  - TBT.  
  Exposure to harmful vapor – 3   3 9  - Provide apron, half mask 2   3 6   
During Painting.  asphyxiation, dermatitis, lung - Using PPEs – mask, respirator.  
  cancer. coverall, PVC gloves - Follow the MSDS
  etc. Precautions.

 
 
Fire & Explosions.  extinguisher.
Scattered materials – Slip, trip
  & fall, electrocution.
After Painting. 
Contaminated clothing –
Irritation to the skin, dermatitis
etc.  coverall, gloves etc.
Electrocution.  and other electrical
Harmful Dust – dermatitis,
asthma etc. 
- Proper ventilation.
- Avoid spark generating
machines from the work
- No naked flame. area.
- ABC type fire - Proper instruction and  
 3 2  6  supervision shall be done. 1  2  2   
- “No Smoking” signage. - Barricade the area.
- Emergency preparedness
and response.
- Good housekeeping.
 
- Isolate all energy 1  2  2         
 
sources.
- Clean/dispose safely 2 4 8 - Follow good personal 1 4 4
the paint soaked hygiene.
- Proper instruction and
supervision shall be done.
- Proper grounding,
- Proper Information shall
using proper GFCI,
be provided.
cable, plug and socket
- Routine inspection.  
 3 3  9  1  3 3
- Proper instruction and  
appliance.
supervision shall be done.
- Repair carried out by
competent person only.
- Watering, to keep - Provide local exhaust
 
down the dust. 3  3 9  ventilation. 2  3  6
 
- Using dust mask. - Proper instruction and
supervision shall be done. 
 Vibratory fatigue. Vibration white finger, damage - Job rotation or regular
- Provide anti-vibration
  to nerves, body pain, headache, breaks.
gloves.
vertigo etc. - Using cotton gloves. 
- Proper instruction and
 
3  3  9 supervision shall be done. 2  3  6 
 
- Proper training and
information shall be
provided.

- Proper PPEs.
Excessive Noise. Persistent ringing in the ears - Proper maintenance of - Job rotation.
3 3 9 2 3 6
(tinnitus), Hearing loss.  the machine. - Isolate the area.
- Short Breaks.

Windup. Scattered materials- Slip, trip - Good housekeeping.

1 2 2
and fall.

Battery. Back injury, hernias, work- - Using handling

- Ensure individuals
Placing Battery at related upper limb disorders, aids, safe lifting  
2   3 6 capabilities are matched to 1  3  3 
the battery room. cuts, dislocation and broken technique.  
the activity. 
(Manual handling ) bones etc.

 
Pouring Acid in to - Proper instruction and
the Battery. Splash, fumes - Eye injury.   - Goggles, face shield, supervision shall be done.
 
  provided eye washing 1  3  3  - Proper training and      
 
  facility in battery room. information shall be
  provided.
   
 
Splash, skin contact – Burn, - Appropriate gloves,
  - Proper instruction and  
irritation, dermatitis, apron, and coverall.  2  2   4      
supervision shall be done.  
absorption.  
- Proper training and
 information shall be
provided.
 

Breathing fumes – Ingestion. - Dust mask.  - Use full face respirator.  

3  2   6 2   2 4 
  - Install LEV.   

- Proper instruction and

supervision shall be done.
- Proper training and
- No smoking signage. information shall be
 
Fire.  - Avoid spark generating  2 4  8  provided.  1 4  4 
 
items. - Barricade the area.
- Fire watch.
- Emergency preparedness
and response. 

Trips and Falls, Failure to - Arrange all materials - Connections should be

WELDING tighten connections could and tools properly. taken through proper lugs  
 Set up for Welding. 3  2  6 2  2  4 
results loose contact.   to avoid loose contact.   
- TBT shall be done.
 
 
During Welding.  - Proper grounding. - Locate the emergency stop
  - Well insulated switch for immediate
  electrode holder. power isolation. It should
 
  Electrocution. - Well covered welding  3  4 12  be near to the work area.  2  4  8 
 
  machine. - Proper PPEs shall be
  - Proper cable with utilized.
  adequate socket. - TBT shall be done.

Fire & Explosion.   2  4 8  - Fire watch.  1 4  4   

- ABC Type fire - Water damping.  
extinguisher. - Proper barricading.
 - Remove flammable
- Proper PPEs.
materials from the
- Emergency preparedness
working area.
and response. 

- Direction of wind should

Exposure to welding fumes – - Proper ventilation.  
3 3 9  be considered. 2  3  6 
lung cancer, asthma etc.  - Proper PPEs.  
- Install LEV. 
Falling of sparks/hot bids,  
- Proper PPEs.  1  2  2        
burns, flash burn etc.   

- Proper instruction and

- Disconnect and arrange
Wind up and supervision shall be done.
all accessories after the
housekeeping. Scattered materials. 2 2 4 - Proper training and 1 2 2
work.
information shall be
- Good housekeeping.
provided.

- Organize mechanical  
GAS CUTTING Manual handling hazards, lifting aids or follow - Ensure the travel path and  
Position oxy Slips, trips, fall, the lifting technique. set down area is clear of
acetylene equipment Cylinders falling over etc. - Not laying hoses across 4 3  12 slip and trip hazards.   2 3  6 
and materials for   the walkways. - Good Housekeeping.
use. - Cylinders are secured.

Lighting and - Competent person used - Adjust acetylene first, and

Burns.  
adjusting of flame. only appropriate flint to  3 2   6 then adjust the oxygen to 1  2   2
 
light torch. suit. 
 
   Burns. - TBT.  
 3  2 6   2  2 4 
Cutting steel - Proper PPEs. - Ensure there are no  
 workers below the work
area.
 

- Move or cover any

- The work area should be
combustible materials
inspected after finishing,
or flammable
identifying smoldering
substances clear of the
Fire.  embers.  
materials.  work area.  2 2  4   1 2  2 
- Emergency preparedness  
  - Well-ventilated area.
and response.
  - ABC Type fire
  extinguisher.
 
 

- Installed flash back

arrester and none return - Clean the nozzle regularly.
Flash back, explosion.  
valve (NRV).  2 5   10 - Avoid the unwanted 1  5   5
 
- Keep distance from peoples from the work
cylinders while cutting. area.

- Cylinders and
- Always turn of acetylene
regulators turned off,
first, then the oxygen.
Shut down, clean Burns, arranging the materials.
3 2 6 - Ensure hoses are drained 2 2 4
area and pack up. Slip, trip and fall. - Waste material cleaned
of all gas.
up and placed in the
bin.
The selected team shall identify all potential hazards and has to evaluate the importance of each with respect to their actual or potential Risk.
Risk is the likelihood of potential harm from a hazard being realized. The extent of risk will depend on:
The likelihood/probability of that harms occurring. The potential severity of that harm, i.e. of any resultant injury or adverse health effect.The population which might be affected by the hazard, i.e. the number of people
who might be exposed.Severity level and probability level for the risk involved in each hazard is assessed and corresponding risk level is derived from the Risk Level Table given below.
Risk Level/ Rating = Hazard Severity x Likelihood of occurrence (Probability)
Likelihood Rating Definition
Rare 1 Highly improbable, never known to occur – Less than 1% chance of being experienced by an organization/individual
Unlikely 2 Improbable, has happened occasionally – Typically experienced once during the working lifetime of an organization/individual
Possible 3 Possible, has happened occasionally - Typically experienced once every five years of less by an organization/individual
Likely 4 Probable, commonly occurs - Typically experienced once every year or less by an organization/individual
Very Likely 5 Inevitable, define, continually occurs - Typically experienced at least once every six months or less by an organization/individual

Severity/Har Definition
m
Negligible No injuries low financial/environmental impact(e.g. Minor cut, burns, hairline fracture, eye irritation, temporary discomfort, low height falls or trips, dehydration, dizziness.)
Slight Minor injuries (e.g., superficial injuries; minor cuts and bruises; eye irritation from dust; nuisance and irritation; ill-health leading to temporary discomfort)
Major injuries, loss or damage, Major fracture, 2nd degree burns, serious sprain, back injury, limb disorders, leading to disability, asthma, reduced hearing or eyesight, sleep disorders, slight
Moderate
pandemic risk(e.g., lacerations; burns; concussion; serious sprains; minor fractures; deafness; dermatitis; asthma; work-related upper limb disorders; ill-health)
Amputations, 3rd degree burns, poisoning, fatal injuries, occupational cancer, life shorting disease, severe head injury, complete loss hearing and eyesight, severe pandemic (H1N1) leading to death.
Severe
(e.g., amputations; major fractures; poisonings; multiple injuries; fatal injuries; occupational cancer; other severely life shortening diseases; acute fatal diseases)
Major Catastrophic (e.g. fatality, explosions, major fire and destruction of property )

Risk Assessment Matrix Risk Rating / Classification (R)

Severity of Harm
Likelihood of Negligibl
Slight Moderate Severe Major
Harm e
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Rare (1) 1-5 Low No Action
Low (1) Low (2) Low (3) Low (4) Low (5)

Unlikely (2) Medium Medium Medium Ensure control measures are maintained and reviewed as necessary to ensure so far as
Low (2) Low (4) 6 - 10 Medium
(6) (8) (10) is reasonably practicable the appropriate control of residual risk
Medium
Possible (3) Low (3) Medium (6) High (12) High (15)
(9) 11 - 15 High Control measures to reduce risk rating to level which as low as is reasonably practicable
Likely (4) Extremely Extremely
Low (4) Medium (8) High (12)
High (16) high (20) 16 - 25 Extremely Activity not permitted – hazard to be avoided or risk to be considerably reduced.
Very likely (5) Medium(10 Extremely Extremely
Low (5) High (15) High
) High (20) high (25)