Risk Assessment Form

Date:

Task Description:
Radiography - Gamma ray (Iridium 192 & Selenium 75)

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

Radiation
Biological changes in humans
Radiation Injury
Radiation sickness
Serious
Very Likely
High
Approved procedures for Operating and
Emergency Planning in place, available and understood.
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Radiation monitoring devices available with crew. (Survey meter, Bleeper, Dosimeter)

Ensure Permits in place. Isotope handled and stored correctly

Erection of proper barricade, warning signs and constant monitoring.

Emergency took kit available at site Toolbox talks prior to start of work
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Transportation of isotopes in approved vehicles. Report any malfunction of equipment promptly

Use collimator wherever feasible Controlled area established as safe levels

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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
Mobilization of crew and Transportation of Radioactive Isotope
Personnel being run over or struck by moving vehicles
Collision with existing facilities and assets
Run away vehicle
Isotope source

Uncontrolled vehicle movement

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Using unauthorised route

Mechanical failure.
Incompetent Driver
Damage source protection

Fatality
Personal Injury
Property /Asset damage

Follow Radiation Transportation Procedure

road safety requirements
Approved vehicles to be used.
Flasher warning lights and isotope cards to be displayed in rear & both side of the vehicle when carrying radiation source.

Approved Emergency Procedures in place

Engage Hand brakes while parking.
Ensure vehicles and equipment will remain at safe working distance from live pipelines.
Approved mandatory PPE should be worn by all crew members.

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2.
Setup of Equipment (Isotope equipment & accessories)
Falling of Equipment
Slip & Trip
Isotope source

Improper handling
Poor house keeping
Materials on walk ways
Uneven ground

Personal injury
Equipment damaged
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TBT to be conducted prior to the beginning of each shift.
Proper manual handling procedure to be followed.
Check equipment is in good working order
Use necessary PPE (Hand gloves, safety shoes, etc.)
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Only authorized personnel shall be allowed to handle & setup the equipment
Approved Emergency Procedure
Provide good house keeping
Maintain proper communication
Before starting the work, level the working area.
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3.

Radiographic Testing (Use of Radiographic Source)

Exposure to ionizing radiation

Incompetent technicians
Unauthorized entry

Personal injury

M
Permits
Daily personnel dose log to be maintained and closely monitored
Radiation area shall be checked to avoid any activities
The area around the radiography activity must be barricaded according to the calculated distance.
Warning signs shall be provided on all sides.
All technicians in the crew shall wear their personal TLD badges and dosimeters.
Emergency equipment must be available at site
Emergency Contact numbers must be available at site
ensure that no other work is being carried out within the affected radiation zone.

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Radiography Working at Night(Subject to client Approval.)

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Slip & Trip.

Exposure to Ionizing Radiation.
Night work/ driving.
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Poor housekeeping unauthorized entry.

Incompetent technicians
Poor Lighting.
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Fatality/ Personal injury

Equipment damaged.
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Permits if any to be obtained

Display sign boards & flickering lamps.
Provide safe access
Radiography to be confined in the barricaded area.
Use full PPE.
Road safety requirement.
Radiation area shall be checked to avoid any adjacent activities.
Provide sufficient light.
Work area to be barricaded properly.
Provide flashing lights for road access.
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Flashing lights are displayed at all sides.

Emergency equipment must be available at site
Emergency contact numbers must be available at site.
Ensure no other work being carried out within the affected zone.
Engage hand breaks while parking.
Break time provided.
Keep safe distance as per the curie used.

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Driving at Night
Visibility low due to darkness
Less Traffic on the road for help and support.
Possibility of fog/poor visibility.

Poor visibility
Sand Storm
Fog
Extreme high Temperature & humidity

Personal injury
Property/ Asset Vehicle damage
M
Approved communication system to be use in
Road safety requirement.
Provide flashing lights for road access.

Drive at reduce speed.

Driver had enough rest.
Driver is familiar with the road.
Vehicle should be suitable for the journey.
No deviation from the approved road.
Speed limit shall be followed. slow down when approaching pipeline crossings,
Communication Means
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Sufficient drinking water for crews

Extra care is to take whilst driving on gatch road during inclement weather conditions.
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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