RISK ASSESSMENT

ROBOTIC CUTTING H&S Department

Rev.00
Date: 18 SEPT. 2022

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ENGINEER’S STAMP: CONTRACTOR’S STAMP:

PROJECT:

18-09-22
00 For Approval Velosi

PREPARED Reviewed
REV. By By DATE
ISSUED FOR
Raja Robert
Krishnasamy (Project
(HSE Manager) Manager)

CLIENT:

CONTRACTOR VELOSI CERTIFICATION SERVICES LLC

DOCUMENT TITLE:
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR ROBOTIC CUTTING

DOCUMENT NO.
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HSE Engineer Project Manager

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YES NO
1. Has the work activity been identified? X

Check that all foreseeable risks to health, safety and the environment have been assessed via a structured risk assessment procedure:
(a) Process been identified i.e. are all the specific hazards identified? X
2. (b) Are the persons who are at risk identified? X
(c) Have the risks been quantified i.e. High/Med/Low or 1, 2, 3 etc? X
(d) Have effective control measures been put into place? X

Check that adequate health, safety and environment arrangements have been specified in the Method Statement:
(a) Supervisor in charge of operations named? X
(b) Has a person(s) been appointed to take charge of SHE issues? X
3.
(c) Has communication with the Principal Contractor been established? X
(d) Has information, instruction and training been given due regard? X
(e) Are emergency arrangements detailed inc. rescue from height / confined space etc? X

Check that the Method Statement is compatible with the CPP & IEMP and addresses the following:
(a) Are emergency plans (including fire and environmental emergency) compatible? X
(b) Are measures for site security, storage and waste management as required? X
(c) Are Site SHE rules being given due consideration? X
(d) Has the scope/description of work been adequately identified? X
(e) Is the sequence of operations clearly detailed in logical steps? X
4.
(f) Do these steps have hold points for key requirements such as the issue of permits? X
(g) If Temporary Works are included, is there reference TW Process (Design, Approval& Permits?) X
(h) Do these steps cover all the activity from start to finish? X
(i) Is plant and equipment needed for the activity clearly detailed? X
(j) If lifting operations are included, is reference made to the Lifting Plan & Permit To Lift? X
(k) Is interface & coordination with other activities / operations covered? X

Check that the Method Statement is compatible with the work of other contractors:
5.
(a) Are there any specific hazards required e.g. requirements for noise, COSHH, manual handling, welfare etc. X
If there are specific hazards such as COSHH, manual handling, noise, vibration etc. Are there separate and
(b) X
suitable assessments?

Check that all Permits below have been identified as hold points stating that the permits must be in place before that activity can
commence
(a) Permit to Dig X
(b) Confined Space Permit X
6. (c) Temporary Works Permit to Load / Proceed X
(d) Hot work Permit X
(e) Permit to Work Adjacent or Under H/V Overhead Cables X
(f) Permit to work on Electrical Equipment X
(g) Other permits (e.g. access permit from client), licences or consents X

Use the answers to the above questions to determine if further investigation will be required. On completion of the evaluation, the form
MUST then be appended to the Method Statement. This form MUST be signed by both parties: Costain and the subcontractor.

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HSE Engineer Project Manager

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Work Equipment Labour & Training Materials

1. Manhole Barriers, Pedestrian Barriers Supervisor
and Road Cones & Signage
2. Hand tools – chisels, hammer, safety 1. Driving licence
knives etc. 2. Confined spaces entry
3. CCTV survey vehicle / Portable CCTV 3. Traffic Management - Signing lighting
Unit & guarding
4. High Pressure Jetting unit 4. Emergency Rescue
5. Compressor, air hose, Drain blocker
6. Robotic Cutting Rig Crew Leader
7. Pumps and generator All as above plus:
8. Signs cones barriers etc. 5. Manual Handling
9. Mobile phones 6. Use of Equipment None
10. Safety Harness
11. Gas Detector CCTV Crew Leader:
12. Fall arrest equipment All as above plus:
13. Tripod 7. MSCC4 Pipe Sewer Condition
14. Manhole keys Classification
15. Hand tools: Chisels, Hammer,
RESOURCES

Screwdrivers, Scoops, Broom, Shovel

etc.
All equipment shall be inspected before and after use,
and a weekly recorded inspection taken of service,
calibration and test dates
PPE
TYPE

PVC Rubber
EN352Part 1/3
Hard Hat Face Visor Dry / EN471 Fuel / Oil – Nitrile EN 345
REF

Muff
EN397 EN166.3.9.B waterproof Class 2 /3 General Handling 200 joules
if >80dBA
EN388

Carbon First Aid Cones & Signs

BS402 Escape
Dioxide BS8599 Spill Kit for type of
Mask
AFFF Foam On van road

Gas Monitor, Tripod, Winch & Harness,

Confined Space
Waders, 10 minute Escape Set,, Head Welfare:
Entry: welfare vehicle
Lamps

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HSE Engineer Project Manager

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Location:
Specific Activity: ROBOTIC CUTTING
Manholes:

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1 Poor hygiene Leptospirosis / weils 4 4 16  Good hygiene standards – wash hands prior 4 1 4
disease to eating/ drinking etc avoid contact with
face/mouth during works.
 Food and drink only to be consumed in
designated welfare areas.
 Smoking only permitted in designated areas.
 Waste food to be disposed of in designated
bins. Pest control to carry out regular
inspections.
 All Cuts/abrasions open wounds to be
covered with water resistant plasters before
entry
2 Site Plant & Exhaust Fumes from Plant 5 4 20  No plant vehicles to be left switched on near 5 1 5
Vehicles & Vehicles adjacent to entry hole.
Inspection Chamber
3 Materials & Plant Falls of Materials 4 4 16  Ensure all plant and materials are kept away 4 1 4
from edge of shaft
4 Manhole Cover Manual Handling 3 3 9  Frames and covers to be lifted using 3 1 3
Removal mechanical aids or lifting keys
 The seal between the cover and the
surround will be broken by inserting the
point of a crowbar and moving it, if need be
using a rubber mallet.
 If a small manhole joint lifting by two
operatives will be carried out using the long
handled ‘keys’ and the manhole moved
aside.
 If a large manhole the lifting will be done
using the wheeled manhole lifter device after
the keys have engaged on the cover.
 Replacement of the cover should be the

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reverse of above
5 Working with Exposure to infection from 4 4 16  All staff have waterproof clothing, industrial 4 1 4
sewerage Leptospirosis / Weils gloves, face mask and disposable breathing
Disease, Tetanus, Typhoid, masks. Operatives change out of
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or contaminated clothing at end of work.
other Bacterium exposure.  Work is carried out to avoid contamination
of clothing or skin as far as possible and
equipment and clothing is washed down
after use.
 All exposed wounds or grazes are cleaned
and covered by a waterproof plaster.
 Operatives wash exposed skin before eating
 Hand cleanser supplied in trucks to be used.
 A safe area will be designated for all PPE
worn in the sewer (decontamination area).
6. Environmental Contamination of 3 3 9  All Applus Ltd tanker trucks carrying oils, 3 1 3 Public Statements
Spillage – watercourses; fuels or sewage will have the following basic  Any public
Sewerage / Oil / contamination of land / emergency equipment: statements or
Resins drainage; slipping hazards  Mobile phone for summoning aid. media interviews
on roads  PPE including rubber boots, WP trousers, regarding a spill
chemical resistant gloves, visibility clothing involving a
and eye protection goggles. company vehicle or
 Bag of oil absorbent granules depot will be made
 Spill cover for drains by the HOD or in his
 Suitable shovel and liquid scraper. absence one of the
 Suitable hand wash gels and wipes other Manager with
 BS approved disinfectant his approval. The
Manager may
 In the event of a spill incident the truck consult the
driver will contact his Divisional Manager company legal or
who will arrange suitable emergency H&S advice and
response. assistance before
making any
 The driver will attempt to prevent the spill statement.
reaching the public drains or waterways
using the basic emergency equipment and
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any sand or soil to hand. If the vehicle is a

suction tanker the vacuum pump will be
used to lift the spill. The Jet Vac equipment
can be used to hose down the road

 The driver has the equipment and training to

deal with small spills

 Absorbent granules in bags

 Sand for blocking run away
 Spill covers for gutter drains and manholes
 Shovels and liquid scraper
 Suitable PPE including rubber boots, WP
trousers, chemical resistant gloves, visibility
clothing and eye protection goggles.
 Suitable handwash gels and wipes.

 A suction tanker/Jet Vac unit will be

despatched if liquid or semi-solids have to be
lifted and hose down the road in the event of
sewage contamination. Suitable
environmentally approved disinfectants will
be used to decontaminate the road or site
and any PPE.

 The Divisional Manager will contact the

relevant Local Environmental Authorities if
the spill has or is liable to affect the public
drainage or waterways.

 All materials removed from the spill site will

be moved to a licensed waste disposal or
sewage plant as applicable.

 Following all spill incidents the details will be

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considered as part of the company IMS

Management Review to identify causes and
prevention actions.
7. CCTV Survey Manual handling Injuries 3 3 9  CCTV Survey operators to be fully trained in 3 1 3
from lowering camera into Pipe Sewer Condition Classification.
sewer.  Cameras vary in weight with size and are
lowered and raised using an electric winch
Injury from plant and on the rear of the CCTV van.
equipment  Care is taken not to snag the winch cable on
the manhole side or protrusions as it could
release from the hook and fall suddenly.
 All Plant and Equipment operated is subject
to a Planned Preventative Maintenance
regime. All Plant and Equipment is subject to
pre-use inspection. Defect Reporting
Procedures exist for Reporting Defects.

8. Use of generators Carbon Monoxide 3 4 12  In one of the vans, Generator is fitted with a 3 1 3 Supervisor to ensure
in the van Poisoning Quick Lift device which enables it to be lifted that generator is to be
out of the van and set away from the works lifted out of van when in
area. use. (if possible)
 Generator is to be fitted with a long hose
which will take all fumes away from the
works area.
 Gas monitor to be used in the works area to
ensure carbon monoxide fumes are at a
minimum.
 In the other vans, generator is built in to van
and fumes are filtered out through hose
connected to vehicle exhaust.
 For the vans with the generator built in,
carbon monoxide monitors are fitted to each
van. Additionally all built in generators will
be ventilated with exhaust fumes directed
outside the van.
 Battery Invertors to be used where possible
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to eliminate the use of generators

Injuries re Manual handling 3 2 6  Generator is only to be lifted by two persons 3 1 3 Supervisor to ensure
– proper manual handling techniques to be that generator is lifted
used. by two operatives.
 All operatives have manual handling training.
Failure of generator due to 3 2 6  Generator to be regularly serviced 3 1 3 Daily checks to be
wear, tear, damage, etc.  Appluss to be supplied with Certificate after carried out on
each service. generator by
operatives. All defects
to be reported to
supervisor immediately.
9. High Pressure Impact with displaced 4 3 12  All Jetting Operatives wear protective face 4 1 4
Water Jetting articles visors, when operating HPW
Works  All Water Jetting activities will be controlled
Impact injuries to other and will be carried out signed and guarded
persons and all personnel will be trained in the
procedures for Operation Stop.
Injury from unauthorised  Only suitably qualified and experienced
use of HPWJ equipment. persons will be authorised to carry out High
Pressure Water Jetting Operations. All Plant
Injury from plant and and equipment will be secured when not in
equipment use, and monitored when in use.
 All Plant and Equipment operated is subject
to a Planned Preventative Maintenance
regime. All Plant and Equipment is subject to
pre-use inspection. Defect Reporting
Procedures exist for Reporting Defects.

10. Installation of Tripping over air hoses. 4 3 12 Ensure that all hoses are clearly visible. 4 1 4
blower fans for •Falling of blower fans into •Where hoses run over vehicle traffic area
degassing inside the manhole. ensure ramp is in place.
the manhole. • Appropriate warning signage to be displayed.
•Make sure that blower fans are properly placed
before entry of personals into the manhole.
11 Working in Presence of Toxic 5 4 20  Permit to Enter System to be in place 5 1 5 Defined situations

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Confined Space /Flammable or asphyxiating  All Operatives entering inspection requiring immediate
gases chamber to be confined space trained vacation of the sewer:
 Inspection Chamber to be vented for at
least 20 minute, Atmosphere to be  If the Gas monitors
monitored before entry for at least 5 indicate a
minutes and continually whist in dangerous
chamber atmosphere;
 Gas monitors as a minimum to be 3 in 1  If the Topman says
(H2S, CH4 &O2) that the Breathing
 Harness to be worn by operative and Apparatus Tank has
attached to winch on Tripod at all times indicated that it is
(6 monthly testing is carried out of time for the entrant
Tripod and Winch, which should be to leave the sewer
ensured is within date). Top man to be or manhole;
present at all times. No inflammable  If any member of
materials including matches or lighters the team feels
to be used on site. All Torches or Lamps, unwell;
Gas Detectors or other electrical devices  If depth or velocity
to be in accordance with approved of flow increases
Regulations for the Zones of entry significantly;
undertaken.  There will always
 Other necessary surveying equipment be a competent and
such as cameras or electronic surveying responsible person
instruments will only be used during in the team; this
periods of continuous atmosphere will be the site
monitoring where no adverse conditions supervisor. He will
are indicated. be able to take full
control in the event
of an emergency.
He should not ever
be in a position
where he could be
out of action. He
should not
generally enter the
confined space, but

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if he does he must
first pass
responsibility to
another competent
person on site.

Site Specific Self -

Rescue Procedures

 If a hazard
arises within
the manhole or
sewer,
personnel in
both will
immediately
exit and
contact the
Site Supervisor.
The Site
Supervisor will
re-evaluate the
space to
determine the
appropriate
course of
action.
 If the alarm
from the
entrant in the
sewer is
activated, the
sewer entrant
will
immediately
exit the sewer

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and the
manhole via
the procedure
in point 19
above
 If the alarm
from the
worker in the
manhole (if
only manhole
work is being
carried out) is
activated the
manhole
entrant will
immediately
exit the
manhole
 If the alarm
from the
Bottom man (if
there is an
entrant in the
sewer) is
activated the
manhole
entrant will
immediately
exit the
manhole. The
sewer entrant
will be
informed by
the Topman
that the alarm
of the Bottom

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Man has been

activated and
the sewer
entrant will be
informed to
evacuate the
sewer also.
 If at any time
there is any
questionable
action or non-
movement by
any of the
Authorized
Entrants, the
Top Man will
make a verbal
check. If there
is no response
or a
questionable
response, the
worker in the
space will be
ordered to
evacuate the
space
immediately.
 If possible,
Authorized
Entrants will
initiate self-
rescue by
climbing out of
the space

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Site Specific Rescue

Procedures using
Rescue Team (Manhole
Worker or Bottom
Man)

 If self-rescue is
not possible for
the Manhole
Worker or the
Bottom Man,
one of the
rescue team
will don Full
Breathing
Apparatus,
enter the
manhole and
attempt to
retrieve the
entrant via
connecting the
retrieval line to
his harness.
 The entrant
will then be
winched to
ground level by
the Topman.

Site Specific Rescue

Procedures using
Rescue Team (Sewer
Worker)

 If self-rescue is

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not possible for

the entrant to
the sewer,
both bottom
men will enter
the sewer at
both the upper
and lower
manholes (they
are already in
the manholes
at this stage) to
investigate
what the
problem is;
 If the entrant
for any reason
is unable to
initiate self-
rescue, if they
are able to
retrieve the
sewer entrant
via the
retrieval line,
he will be
connected to it
and winched to
safety by the
Topman.
 If the Bottom
men are
unable to
retrieve the
sewer entrant
via the

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retrieval line,
another 2 men
will enter the
sewer via both
the upstream
and
downstream
manholes,
again wearing
full BA Kits and
being lowered
by the Topmen
(if lowering via
the winch is
applicable)
 The two men
(one of who
will have a
stretcher) will
enter the
sewer to the
point that the
original sewer
entrant is.
 He will be lifted
and strapped
to the stretcher
with the four
men (space
permitting)
lifting / pushing
him to the
closest
manhole.
 Once in the
manhole, he

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will be
connected to
the retrieval
line and
winched to
ground by the
Topman.
 Emergency
services will
have already
been called by
the Site
Supervisor
when the
Topman lost
communication
with the sewer
entrant.
 If any of the
entrants are
disabled due to
falling or
impact, he will
not be
removed from
the confined
space unless
there is
immediate
danger to his
life.
 In this case,
Emergency
services are
used to recover
injured man –

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the Site
Supervisor will
give details of
sewer layout,
position of
injured man
and other use
of specialized
equipment if
required

12. Working in Shaft Injuries caused by falling 3 3 9  Insure lighting is used when required. 3 1 3
materials, or due to poor  The Top Man will take all measures
lighting conditions necessary to ensure tools, objects or
loose materials are kept clear of the
open manhole or access and that the
manhole is protected by a barrier to
prevent members of the public or other
workers from standing too close to the
shaft and accidentally knocking items
onto the person or persons below. All
tools required will be lowered in to
chamber before operatives enter and
after operatives leave.
13. 110V electric Electrocution 5 3 15  All portable electrical plant and tools to 5 1 5
portable tools be used by trained and competent
and plant operatives. Portable electrical
equipment to be PAT tested with
identification tag attached. No damaged
tools / equipment to be used.
14. Night Working Exceeding consented noise 3 3 9  Portable task lighting shall be provided. If 3 1 3
requirements. Sprains. work progresses into the evening
Crushing injuries. Trips and  Operatives shall ensure that the task lighting
falls. is pointed away from sensitive receptors.
 Ensure that there is a supply of spare bulbs.
 Each gang shall have a torch with batteries in
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case of light failure.

15. Lowering and Injuring lower back 3 2 6  Cameras vary in weight and size. 3 1 3
raising of Robotic Operatives to take care when lowering
cutting units into the camera and if it releases and falls
and from not to catch the co axel cable to stop it
manholes as the resulting jolt may injure the back.
A full and specific manual handling
assessment will be carried out on site
prior to works commencement.

16. All site works Slips. Trips & Falls 3 3 9  Good housekeeping and suitable lighting 3 1 3

17. All site works Manual Handling 4 4 16 Mechanical lifting aids to be used where possible. 4 2 8
Maximum weight for single person lift to be 25kg.
Items heavier than this or longer than 2m to be
carried by at least 2 operatives. Operatives to be
trained in manual handling
18. Working at Fall from Heights, Strike by 5 3 15 Secure Barriered and Signed Exclusion Zone: 5 1 5
Height falling object Placed around the base of the access equipment
to prevent unauthorised entry into the area
below the work site. Areas Beneath Work Areas:
Where equipment or materials could fall barriers,
nets or other equipment to protect persons
underneath or prevent persons accessing
hazardous areas will be used. Access: shall be
made in reference to the applicable Safe System
of Work. Where work is undertaken within 2
metres of edges: edge protection in the form of a
guard rail of height not less than 950mm shall be
installed where reasonably practicable Fall
Arrest: Where edge protection is not provided
then fall arrest devices or other suitable
protection must be provided and used by persons
working within 2 metres of such areas.
19. Environmental Contamination of 3 3 9  All Applus Ltd tanker trucks carrying oils, 3 1 3
Spillage – watercourses;
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Sewerage / Oil / contamination of land / fuels or sewage will have the following basic
Resins drainage; slipping hazards emergency equipment:
on roads  Mobile phone for summoning aid.
 PPE including rubber boots, WP trousers,
chemical resistant gloves, visibility clothing
and eye protection goggles.
 Bag of oil absorbent granules
 Spill cover for drains
 Suitable shovel and liquid scraper.
 Suitable hand wash gels and wipes
 BS approved disinfectant

 In the event of a spill incident the truck

driver will contact his Divisional Manager
who will arrange suitable emergency
response.

 The driver will attempt to prevent the spill

reaching the public drains or waterways
using the basic emergency equipment and
any sand or soil to hand. If the vehicle is a
suction tanker the vacuum pump will be
used to lift the spill. The Jet Vac equipment
can be used to hose down the road

 The driver has the equipment and training to

deal with small spills

 Absorbent granules in bags

 Sand for blocking run away
 Spill covers for gutter drains and manholes
 Shovels and liquid scraper
 Suitable PPE including rubber boots, WP
trousers, chemical resistant gloves, visibility
clothing and eye protection goggles.
 Suitable handwash gels and wipes.
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other plant. Roll over
causing serious injury.
Unauthorised use leading
to serious injury or damage.
23 Materials storage Fire risk associated with
storage of materials
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 A suction tanker/Jet Vac unit will be
despatched if liquid or semi-solids have to be
lifted and hose down the road in the event of
sewage contamination. Suitable BS
environmentally approved disinfectants will
be used to decontaminate the road or site
and any PPE.
 The Divisional Manager will contact the
relevant Local Environmental Authorities if
the spill has or is liable to affect the public
drainage or waterways.
 All materials removed from the spill site will
be moved to a licensed waste disposal or
sewage plant as applicable.
 Following all spill incidents the details will be
considered as part of the company IMS
Management Review to identify causes and
prevention actions.
4 3 12  All operators are to be competent and CPCS 4 1 4
trained.
 All moving plant is to have a recognisable
flashing light when in operation.
 Seat belts are to be worn when operating
the plant.
 Plant is to be fitted with anti roll protection
devices.
 Pedestrian routes around the site are to be
clearly defined.
 Keys are to be removed from plant and
equipment when left unattended.
4 2 8  Minimise storage of flammable materials 4 1 4
such as diesel and petrol
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NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTS MANAGER/SITE SUPERVISOR TO ENSURE THE PRECAUTIONS/CONTROLS LISTED ABOVE ARE INTRODUCED AND MAINTAINED.
IT IS ALSO THEIR RESPONSIBLTY TO ENSURE THAT THE RISK ASSESSMENT IS KEPT AS SPECIFIC TO THE SITE AS POSSIBLE AND THAT ANY CHANGES DEEMED NECESSARY ARE MADE.

S - Severity P - Probability R - Risk Rating

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Risk Scoring
The table below provides a matrix linking the Probability or Likelihood of harm occurring and the potential or severity of that
harm. The evaluation scores, based upon the allocation of numerical values for these two matters, are calculated in order to
provide a risk value or score.

Risk Scoring Matrix Probability of Occurrence

1 2 3 4 5
1 1 2 3 4 5
2 2 4 6 8 10
3 3 6 9 12 15
4 4 8 12 16 20
Severity
of 5 5 10 15 20 25
Hazard

Risk Ranking
Utilising resultant risk values or scores, risk can be appropriately ranked in order to determine mitigation or process
requirements.

Risk Ranking Table

Mitigation Requirements
1 to 4 Low Suitable attention to working procedures
5 to 16 Medium Corrective actions, improvement and control measures
20 to 25 High Elimination or reduction strategies

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Hazard Severity
Once identified, the severity of the hazard or potential for harm should be evaluated utilising the
table provided below.

Severity Evaluation

1 Insignificant First aid injury, slight property damage with minimal cost that
is unlikely to impact upon works, insignificant environmental
impact contained within site

2 Minor Short term illness, lost time accident, minor damage to

3 Serious
4 Critical/Severe/Major
property involving minimal down time, minor environmental
impact with no lasting effect
Instance of occupational ill health, over 3 day injury, localised
damage to property, environment impact with possible public
or media exposure
Major injury or acute ill health, significant damage to property,
major environmental impact involving potential prosecution

5 Catastrophic Fatality, environmental disaster, collapse or destruction of

property

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Hazard Probability
The probability or likelihood of the hazard occurring should be evaluated using the applicable table
provided below.
Probability Evaluation
Score General
1 Improbable Unlikely
2 Remote Rare
3 Occasional Irregular
4 Probable Likely
5 Frequent Regular
Score Construction Operations
1 Improbable Less than once every 10,000 cycles/similar
operations
2 Remote 1,000 to 10,000 cycles/similar operations
3 Occasional 100 to 1,000 cycles/similar operations
4 Probable 10 to 100 cycles/similar operations
5 Frequent 1 to 10 cycles/similar operations
Score Tunnelling
1 Improbable Less than one every 100,000 metres
2 Remote 10,000 to 100,000 metres
3 Occasional 1000 to 10,000 metres
4 Probable 100 to 1000 metres
5 Frequent 0 to 100 metres
Score Railway Systems
1 Improbable Less than 100 years
2 Remote 10 to 100 years
3 Occasional 1 to 10 years
4 Probable Monthly to annually
5 Frequent Daily to monthly

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