AKRON RISK ASSESSMENT R/A NO : 011

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: ROUTINE / NON- DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY : HOT WORK (ELECTRIC ARC WELDING) - MACHINERY SPACES
ROUTINE

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. Atmospheric checks to be carried out before 4 2 8 M 1. Ensure no CARGO or BALLAST 4 1 4 L
surrounding the welding area Explosions, Burns strating the work after breaks or BUNKERING operations are
conducted during the hot work.

2. Continuous monitoring of atmosphere to be

carried out.
3. Regulartly check for any leakages in the pipelines 2. Provide adequate breaktime for
or valves prolonged work
4. Provide adequate ventilation at work site 3. Regularly check for any leakages
in pipes or valves inside the
5. Work to be started only after approved Hotwork engineroom
Permit is issued.

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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
2. Presence of flammable and 1. Fire, 1. Ensure machinery space bilges are clean and 4 2 8 M 1. Work to be started only after 4 1 4 L
combustible material surrounding the Explosions, Burns free of any oil traces approved Hotwork Permit is issued.
welding area
2. Remove all the combusible & flammable material 2. Personnel to be trained for how
from 10 metres around the work site. to act in case of emergency
3. Remove all combustible material within 3 metres 3. Refer ISGOTT Guidelines for hot
of the site of heat penetration work
4. When welding is to be done in the vicinity of open
hatches, Erect suitable screens to prevent sparks
dropping down hatches or hold ventilators
5. Close Port holes or other openings through which
sparks may fall
6. Provide at least one portable DP or CO 2 fire
extinguisher and two fully rigged fire hoses at the
work site
7. Keep fire main pressurised
8. A dedicated fire watchman to be assigned to the
worksite.
3. Presence of bunker tanks in the vicinity 1. Fire, 1. Clearly mark bunker tank bulkheads in the vicinity 4 1 4 L N
Explosions, Burns

2. Do not carry out hot work on the bunker tank

bulkheads/decks or within 500 mm of such
bulkheads, unless the tank is cleaned to hot work
standard.
4. Presence of flammable liquids in 1. Fire, 1. Flush and drain all interconnecting pipelines 4 1 4 L N
pipelines in the vicinity Explosions, Burns

5. 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
6. 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

7. 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

8. Contact of Filler Rod / Tungston Rod
with body parts, Exposure to heat,
Sparks contacting body
9. Insulation failure of welding generator
10. Damage of welding cables by
overheating
11. Welding Operator's body contact with 1. Electrocution
electricity by any means
1. Burns 1. Ensure the use of PPE like long sleeved 2 2 4 L N
coveralls, aprons, leather gloves, helmets, safety
shoes etc.
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
1. Electrocution 1. Ensure the welding cables of good quality and 3 1 3 L N 3 1 3 L
double insulated. Welding cables should not be
placed under heavy objects. Ensure that welding
cables are conncetd by using proper connectors
1. Ensure the welding opertor is wearing non- 3 2 6 M 1. An assistant should be in 3 1 3 L
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
12. 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.
13. 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
14. 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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