Risk Assessment

Work Site: Document Number: Company: Date:

Area: Abu Dhabi RA – Responsible Engineer: Site Engineer/Foreman Revision: 0

Task: Painting of Floors, Walls and Ceilings

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Residual Risk
Risk Ranking
Activity / Control /
S/N Hazard / Effect Action By
Task Step Mitigation Measures

1 Delivery, Storage and - Cuts to Hands 6 6 36  Paint Cans & Thinners to be stored in steel containers. CM Low
Handling of Paint and - Slips, Trips and  Containers will be positioned away from any vehicle traffic to Site Engineer
Thinner Falls avoid damage from collision. Foreman
- Back Injuries due  Pallets of paints to be unloaded by forklift only and stacked Store Keeper
to Manual on even ground. Safety Officer
Handling  Proper access and walkways free of obstructions shall be
provided for persons carrying paints to work area.
Paint spillage due to  Hand gloves shall be worn when handling paint cans to avoid
accidental leakage, cuts to the hands.
storing damaged  Ensure that Material Safety Data Sheet available at site /
containers, wrong store.
handling of materials
 Provide adequate warning signs for paint storage areas.
 Task to be carried out with proper supervision.

2 Paint Application
Fire & Explosion 6 6 36  No Hot work shall be permitted in the vicinity of paint or Site Engineer Low
due to Flammable thinner storage areas. Foreman
Substances  All Combustible/flammable materials should be removed Safety Officer
from the work area.
 Suitable fire extinguishers and fire protection systems shall
be provided in the work area.
 Keep minimum quantity of flammable materials at the work
place.
 Adequate training to be given to the workforce regarding fire
risks.
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2 Paint Application Fumes from Paint / 4 6 24  Adequate ventilation shall be provided on the work place to Site Engineer Low
Thinner extract fumes and blow fresh air. Foreman
 Ensure MSDS available at work place and shall be Safety Officer
Respiratory communicated to workers.
problems, Asthma,  Adequate training / TBT shall be given to workers regarding
Ill-health painting works.
 Ensure usage of suitable PPEs such as respiratory mask,
hand gloves, safety glasses.

Slips, Trips and 4 6 24  Drip trays or polythene sheet shall be provided to avoid paint Site Engineer Low
Falls thinner spillage on the ground. Foreman
 Obstruction shall be removed prior of lifting a load Safety Officer
Spillages and  All spillages and waste materials shall be disposed of and /
Walkways not clear or cleaned up as per EAD requirements.
or poor housekeeping  Access routes shall be kept clear at all times.
 Mechanical handling devices shall be used whenever
possible.
 Disposal of hazardous waste as per local authority regulation
EAD.

Manual Handling 6 6 36  Provide wheelbarrows, Material basket or hydraulic jacks to Site Low
haul Paint cans within the work area. Engineer
Back Injuries can  Ensure workers are physical fit for the Job. Foreman
occur from lifting and  Ensure workers conduct periodic breaks to rest their backs Safety Officer
hauling  Ensure workers drink sufficient fluids to re-hydrate their body
which is lost due to sweating and heavy work.

Defective Hand 6 4 24  Inspect all hand tools before for any damage and repair or Site Low
Tools remove from site. Engineer
Injuries can occur  Ensure workers are aware in the safe and correct use of Foreman
due to defective hand these tools
tools,
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3 Working at Height and Falling from Height 6 6 36  Ensure all scaffoldings are inspected and scaff-tag Site Engineer Low
on Scaffoldings provided for safe use Green Safe / Red Unsafe. Foreman
Serious Injuries or  All personnel working 2 meters or above to wear Safety Safety Officer
Death to personnel Harness and tied off to a suitable strong point. Scaffolding
falling from height if  All ladders used to be in the appropriate angle and Foreman
not protected by secured properly.
handrails, guards or  Only approved scaffoldings or working platforms to be
fall protection used.
 If mobile platforms used, ensure wheels are locked when
persons working on top.
 If mobile platforms are moved to different locations,
ensure personnel are removed before moving scaffolding
to different location.

Falling Objects from 6 6 36  Ensure area is barricaded were work is conducted at Site Engineer Low
Height / height. Foreman
Scaffoldings  Install appropriate warning signs “Falling objects” Safety Officer
 No materials to be stored on top of scaffolds
Personnel working  Highest standard of housekeeping to be observed on top
under or nearby can of scaffolds.
sustain serious  Ensure all scaffolds have toe boards installed to prevent
injuries from falling tools and materials from falling.
objects  Any tools to be used on top of scaffoldings shall be
secured to prevent falling.
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4 Use of Air Compressor Dust, Noise, Whip 6 6
Lash Injuries &
Flying Objects
5 Working during Poor Visibility 6 4
Darkness (Night Shift)
Personnel can
sustain injuries due to
poor visibility by
falling / tripping over
an obstruction
Severity / Likelihood Matrix:
Severity
Slight Minor or
Injury. Serious
Injury
Risk Assessment
36  All hoses must be inspected prior to use. Site Engineer Low
 Ensure whip lash arrestor wires are installed on all Foreman
connections. Safety Officer
 Always TURN OFF the compressor when not in use. .
 Use appropriate PPE(hand gloves, respirators, safety
goggles, face shield, etc.,)
 Dot not use diesel air compressor in enclosed spaces
due to exhaust fumes.
24  Ensure Work areas, walkways, access ways are Site Engineer Low
supplied with sufficient lighting. Foreman
 All tripping hazards and obstructions to be removed for Safety Officer
personnel to move freely.
 Ensure area is barricaded off and warning signs in place.
 Ensure all pits and manholes are covered to prevent
personnel from falling.
 Ensure workers are supervised at all times during the
Night shift.
 Ensure workers are aware of Emergency Assembly
points during night time.
 Ensure all emergency exits and assembly points are
provided with sufficient lighting.
 Local task lights shall be installed where illumination is
insufficient provided by the normal lighting.
Major Single Multiple
Injury. Fatality. Fatalities
Lost
 Risk Assessment 0-8 Trivial Risk
No further improvements necessary provided control
First-Aid Time Permanent measures are maintained.
> 3 days Disability
12 - 24 Adequately Controlled Risk
Likelihood 2 4 6 8 10
Risk is tolerable when control measures identified are
Certain 10 20 40 60 80 100 implemented.

Very 8 16 32 48 64 80 32 - 48 Moderately Controlled Risk

Likely Further Risk Reduction Measures should be considered.
Likely 6 12 24 36 48 60 60 - 100 Intolerable Risk
May 4 8 16 24 32 40 Seek specialist advice/support.
Happen
Unlikely 2 4 8 12 16 20

Reviewed By:

Name: ________________________ Signature: __________________ Designation: ________________ Date: ___________

Approved By:

Name: ________________________ Signature: __________________ Designation: ________________ Date: ___________