Method Statement No.

:
NEW CHILLER INSTALLATION
Risk Assessment No. :
Project no:
HYDROSTATIC TEST Method Statement Title : Hydro test

Persons in danger: Workers

Date :
Assessed by : carrying out the task & other person Responsible Parties : PM, SM.
12/08/16
present on the working area
Risk rating Risk Rating
Low = 1, 2 After
Activity Hazards / Risk Identified /Injury Medium=3,4 Control Measures Control
High = 6, 9
S L R S L R

 Open lines 6 3 18  Obtain relevant work permit from ATC 1 1 1

Preparation for  Defective gauges  Approved line released for hydrostatic Pressure testing.
Hydro static  Preparation for wrong line  Ensure that lines are identified prior to testing.
pressure  Leakage of water  Ensure that gaskets are in good condition.
testing  Damage to property  Housekeeping shall be maintained.
 Personnel injury  Proper torque wrench to be used to tighten the bolts.
 Failure of In-line valve  Ensure that the signs should be displayed to indicate danger.
“ HYDROTEST IN PROGRESS KEEP AWAY”
 Ensure that proper plugs shall be provided for openings of online
instruments.
 Ensure that the area should be barricaded and nobody other than
team shall be permitted to work inside.
 Ensure that the foundations are designed to with stand the hydro
static pressure. If required provide additional supports.

Signature of Assessor: 1
 Method Statement No. :
NEW CHILLER INSTALLATION
Risk Assessment No. :
Project no:
HYDROSTATIC TEST Method Statement Title : Hydro test

Persons in danger: Workers

Date :
Assessed by : carrying out the task & other person Responsible Parties : PM, SM.
12/08/16
present on the working area
Risk rating Risk Rating
Low = 1, 2 After
Activity Hazards / Risk Identified /Injury Medium=3,4 Control Measures Control
High = 6, 9
S L R S L R

Carry out  Failure if the blind 6 1 6  Ensure that 2 gauges will be used for pressure testing. 1 1 1
Hydrostatic  Mal function of the pressure gauges  Ensure that both gauges are calibrated and certified by 3 rd party.
testing  Failure of bolts  Proper bolts shall be used of specified standard.
 Improper torque  Ensure proper torque for fastening the bolts.

 Area around should be barricaded to restrict the human

movement in danger zone.
 Display the safety signs. “ HYDROTEST IN PROGRESS KEEP
AWAY”
 Bodily injury
 Failure of the gasket  Ensure that the gasket is in good working condition.
 Air trap
Failure of the gauges resulting excess  Ensure that vent should be provided at highest point.
pressure  Use certified and calibrated gauges
 Test to be carried out by experienced person.

Signature of Assessor: 2
 Method Statement No. :
NEW CHILLER INSTALLATION
Risk Assessment No. :
Project no:
HYDROSTATIC TEST Method Statement Title : Hydro test

Persons in danger: Workers

Date :
Assessed by : carrying out the task & other person Responsible Parties : PM, SM.
12/08/16
present on the working area
Risk rating Risk Rating
Low = 1, 2 After
Activity Hazards / Risk Identified /Injury Medium=3,4 Control Measures Control
High = 6, 9
S L R S L R

During holding  Mal function of the pressure gauges 6 4 24  During holding pressure keep away from the danger zone. 2 1 2
time of  Failure of bolts  Area to be barricaded.
pressure  Improper torque  Display signs indicating hazards of hydro
 Failure of blind Test.
 Follow the test package procedure.
 Failure of pipe/gasket /foundation  Only experience person to carry out hydrostatic test.
Releasing  Sudden release of pressure  Provide addition support foundation.
pressure
 Hammer effect  Proper drain shall be provided .
 Proper housekeeping.
Draining of
 Electrocution
water
 Slip/trip/fall
 Water coming in contact with
welding generator / electric
equipment

Signature of Assessor: 3
 Method Statement No. :
NEW CHILLER INSTALLATION
Risk Assessment No. :
Project no:
HYDROSTATIC TEST Method Statement Title : Hydro test

Persons in danger: Workers

Date :
Assessed by : carrying out the task & other person Responsible Parties : PM, SM.
12/08/16
present on the working area
Risk rating Risk Rating
Low = 1, 2 After
Activity Hazards / Risk Identified /Injury Medium=3,4 Control Measures Control
High = 6, 9
S L R S L R

General Notes:

1. All staff and workers to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment while in the Working Site.
2. All major works must be covered by a Permit to Work System and all necessary attachment prior to commencement of works,
as per requirements in our HSE Plan for Construction.
3. All the Engineer’s and Supervisor’s in charge must be implemented all the safety requirements and safe working procedure on
this operation.
4. Safety officer to monitor the safe working procedures and the necessary compliance to all the safety requirements.
5. All hazards identified in this RISK ASSESMENT must be properly coordinated with all personnel involved in the activities
through Toolbox Talks, and Construction Managers, Supervisors and Foremen to ensure full implementation of all
recommended measures.
6. In case of any Emergency follow our emergency evacuation procedure.

Signature of Assessor: 4