AKRON RISK ASSESSMENT R/A NO : 005

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: ROUTINE / NON- DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY : HOT WORK (ELECTRIC ARC WELDING) ABOVE MAIN ( AT > 500 MM ABOVE
ROUTINE TANK DECK ).

RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDE : RISK MUST BE REDUCED TO AS LOW AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE (ALARP)
STEP 1 : CONSIDER SEVERITY OF HARM (S) STEP 2 : CONSIDER LIKELIHOOD (L) STEP 3:CALCULATE RISK
1: NEGLIGIBLE: Near Miss or Simple First Aid/ Simple Repairs by ship staff/ Spill within spill trays 1: IMPROBABLE-Event not expected to occur RISK RATING RR = S x L
2: MINOR : Injury require Medical Treatment; MTC/ Repair need external assistance / Spill on deck < 1 m3 2 : RARE: Expected to occur in exceptional situations RR RISK CATEGORY
MODERATE: Serious injury or multiple minor injuries; LTI / Repairs affecting seaworthiness of ship leading to CoC / Spill on
3: 3: POSSIBLE: May occur at some time / occurred in the past
deck > 1 m3 1- 5 L - LOW
CRITICAL : Single fatality, Serious injuries, permanent disability / Requires lay up repairs or extensive drydockings, 3rd
4: 4: LIKELY : Possibility of occurrence of isolated incidents
party claims/ Spill overboard < 100L 6 - 10 M - MEDIUM
CATASTROPHIC : Mutiple Fatalaities or Long Term disabilities/ Total Loss of ship or immediate layup/dry-docking for major
5: 5: CERTAIN: Is expected to occur in most situations
repairs / Major overboard spill > 100 L 11 - 25 H - HIGH

NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
1. Presence of flammable gas 1. Fire, 1. Inerted Ships : Cargo & Slop Tanks within a 4 2 8 M 1. Work to be started only after 4 1 4 L
surrounding the welding area Explosions, Burns radus of 30 metres of the Working Area should be approved Hotwork Permit is issued.
either :
▪ Cleaned (water washed) and GasFreed with HC
▪ Emptied, Purged and HC vapour content to be 2. Ensure no cargo or ballast
less than 2% by volume and Inerted, OR, operations are conducted during the
hot work.
▪ Completely filled with water
All other tanks to be inerted
2. Non-Inerted Ships : Cargo & Slop Tanks within 3. Atmospheric checks to be carried
a radus of 30 metres of the Working Area should be out before starting the work and
either : after every break
▪ Cleaned (water washed) and GasFreed upto hot 4. Personnel to be trained for how
work standard OR, to act in case of emergency
▪ Completely filled with water
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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
3. Provide adequate ventilation at work site

4. Refer Company's Hot Work Procedures &

2. Presence of flammable and
combustible material surrounding the
welding area
ISGOTT Guidelines for hot work
5. Work to be started only after approved Hotwork
Permit is issued.
1. Fire, 1. All slops to be either removed from the ship or 4 2 8 M 1. Work to be started only after 4 1 4 L
Explosions, Burns isolated in a tank more than 30 m from the hot work approved Hotwork Permit is issued.
location
2. Cargo/IG Pipelines to be washed/vented with 2. Ensure no cargo or ballast
water/air operations are conducted during the
hot work.
3. Vapour or vent lines to the compartment to be 3. Continuous monitoring of
ventilated to less than 1% LEL. atmosphere to be carried out.
4. Remove all the combusible & flammable material 4. Atmospheric checks to be carried
from 10 metres around the work site. out before starting the work and
5. Removal all combustible material within 3 metres 5. Refer ISGOTT Guidelines for hot
of the site of heat penetration work
6. When welding is to be done in the vicinity of open
hatches, Erect suitable screens to prevent sparks
dropping down hatches or hold ventilators
7. Close Port holes or other openings through which
sparks may fall
8. Provide at least one portable DP or CO 2 fire
extinguisher and two fully rigged fire hoses at the
work site

9. Keep fire main pressurised

10. A dedicated fire watchman to be assigned to the
worksite.
3. Damage caused to the deck fitting 1. Property 1. Welding area, including machinery around 1.5 1 2 2 L N
machinery close to the work site due to damage sqm to be completely covered by welding sheet.
hot welding sparks

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
4. Metal slips, slag particles flying around 1. Eye injuries 1. Ensure the use of PPE like face shield or welding 2 2 4 L N
screens during chipping and cleaning of work piece

5. Ultra vilotet and harmful light and 1. Eye injuries 1. Ensure the use of PPE like welding goggles and 2 2 4 L N
radiation given off during welding face shield or welding screens
6. Contact of Filler Rod / Tungston Rod 1. Burns 1. Ensure the use of PPE like long sleeved 2 2 4 L N
with body parts, Exposure to heat, coveralls, aprons, leather gloves, helmets, safety
Sparks contacting body shoes etc.
7. Insulation failure of welding generator 1. Electrocution 1. The earthing connection shall be adjacent to the 4 2 8 M 1. Only competent persons shall be 4 1 4 L
work site and the earth return cable shall lead allowed to set and use the welding
directly back to the welding machine. Do not use the equipment. Post clear instructions
ship's structure as the earth return. for the usage of welding equipment
at work site
8. Damage of welding cables by 1. Electrocution 1. Ensure the welding cables of good quality and 3 1 3 L N
overheating double insulated. Welding cables should not be
placed under heavy objects. Ensure that welding
cables are conncetd by using proper connectors

9. Welding Operator's body contact with 1. Electrocution 1. Ensure the welding opertor is wearing non- 3 2 6 M 1. An assistant should be in 3 1 3 L
electricity by any means conducting safety footwear in addition to the PPE. continuous atten- dance who should
Clothing and gloves should be dry. be ready to cut off power instantly,
raise the alarm and apply artificial
respiration without delay.
2. In restricted spaces where the operator may be in 2. Provide a local switching
close contact with the ship’s structures or provide arrangement for rapidly cutting off
dry insulating mats or boards the power.

3. Ensure that the electrode is removed from the

holder if welding is completed or temporarily
suspended. The electrode holder should be isolated
from the current supply before a used electrode is
removed and before a new electrode is inserted.
4. Ensure that the welder is not standing in water or
with any part of his body immersed.

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
10. Welding Equipment malfunctioning 1. Fire, 1. Before the work starts, the welding machine 2 2 4 L N
Electrocution should be inspected by a competent person to
ensure it is in a serviceable condition
2. Ensure generators are not overloaded,
particularly when operating at or near peak load.
11. Prolonged exposure to heat by the 1. Heat stress 1. Provide proper rest time, rest place and 2 2 4 L N
welding operators leading to fainting adequacy of drinking water
in extreme
conditions
12. Weather conditions 1. Slips, trips or 1. Do not start the work , if weather conditions are 2 2 4 L N
falls causing unfavourable. If work already in progress, suspend
personal injury the work if weather conditions are unfavourable

2. Use appropriate PPE

Final Asesssment : Provided no deviations from the recommended control measures, the residual risk assessed is As Low As Resonably Practicable (ALARP).
Supplementary measures include correct use of PPE & Tool Box talks that ensure all workers are fully aware of the control measures.

Residual risk - HIGH : If RR is "High" category, written instructions for conducting the job and approval shall be obtained from the shore office to commence the operation.
Residual risk - MEDIUM: If RR is "Medium" , a constant monitoring of events shall be maintained and ensure all identified preventative and mitigating measures are always in place.

PREPARED BY: TECH. DEPT , S & Q DEPT. APPROVED BY: S & Q MANAGER
01 03 2010

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