AKRON RISK ASSESSMENT R/A NO : 402

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: ROUTINE / NON- DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY : VALVE OVERHAULING IN A CARGO TANK
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. Exposure to flammable/toxic gases. Explosion, Fire, 1. The person in charge of the work in the tank 4 2 8 M 1.Each person working in the tank 4 1 4 L
Lack of oxygen. Asphyxiation should wear a personal multi-gas detection should carry an EEBD.
instrument.
2. It should be ensured that I.G.S main isolating 2. Check the effectiveness of IG
valve of the working tank is secured / locked in valve isolation. If required the line
closed position. should be blanked.
3. The I.G. pressure of the remaining cargo tanks to
be kept at minimum positive pressure (200 mmwg).

2. Inadequate ventilation/illumination. Trips, Slips, 1. Adequate ventilation should be ensured by the 4 2 8 M 1.Any alarm on the personal meter, 4 1 4 L
Injury, Fainting use of a portable water-driven fan and flexible air- all persons to evacuate the space
duct. immediately.
2. Adequate illumination should be ensured by the 2. Sufficient portable intrisically safe
use of portable gastight/Ex lights torches to be provided and used.

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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. Contact with hazardous substances. Chemical burns, 1. MSDS of the previous cargo should be 2 2 4 L N
skin irritation Consulted.
2. Skin contact with oil residues to be avoided by
ensuring that all body parts are fully covered with
protective clothing.
4. Pipeline leakage. Slips, trips, 1. All suction-cross over V/Vs to be closed and 3 2 6 M All the concerned valves should be 3 1 3 L
drowning, toxic marked as appropriate to eliminate any possibility of locked and tagged out, confirmaed
vapours leakage due to accidentally openings of the valves. by a responsible officer.
2. The stripping pump should be ready for Continuous monitoring of concerned
immediate use (to strip any leakage). line. Any sign of leakages,
immediately evacuate
5. Pressurized media. inadvertant 1. Hydraulic system to the working tank should be 3 1 3 L N
operation of the isolated to avoid any inadvertent operation. A
valve. relevant warning label (NOT TO OPERATE) should
be posted.
2. During the work any operation of the cargo and
hydraulic valves should be prohibited and a relevant
WARNING should be posted in the CCR. If possible
the system to be made inopperable for the duration
of job.
6. High temperature/ humidity in the Dehydration, 1. See 3A. 2 2 4 L N
working area. fainting, injury
2. Adequate work rest periods should be
provided and precautions against dehydration
should be taken.
7. Fatigue. Injury 1. See above measures. 2 2 4 L N
2. Any involved personnel showing signs of fatigue
should be released from duty and replaced at once.

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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
8. Lifting/transferring heavy objects. Injury, damage to 1. The lifting/securing procedure to be applied 2 2 4 L N
equipment should be properly planned and communicated to
the involved personnel.
2. Securing-lifting arrangements /blocks
/slings/wires must be placed in position prior
dismantling of the valve.
3. During lifting heavy objects, all personnel
should keep clear from the “dangerous zone.
4. During lowering/transferring tools in the tank from
the cargo hatch, it should be ensured that nobody is
underneath.
9. Manual handling Injury 1. Equipment/tools to be used to be cleaned from 3 1 3 L
any oil residues so as to ensure proper/steady
grasp/hold.
10. Slippery surface. Injury, slip, trips, 1. Working area to be free of oil and well cleaned. 2 2 4 L
fall 2. Wiping rags to be available ready for use so as to
keep clean the working area.
3. The passage way from the cargo tank hatch to
the working area should be cleaned and kept free of
any oil residues
11. Adverse weather/sea condition. Injury, slip, trips, 1. The work should not be carried in adverse 2 2 4 L
fall weather.
2. Weather conditions-forecast to be monitored and
in case of deterioration the Master/Chief Officer
should be advised.

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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. Failure to follow repair/maintenance 1. Dismantling–overhauling procedures to be well 3 1 3 L
instructions. discussed-understood and the work should be
carried out in accordance with instructions issued by
the Chief Engineer.
2. Following the valve overhauling, the valve’s
remote operation should be checked (open/close)
ensuring that no hydraulic leakage exists.
3. Following the above operation check, a pressure
test should be carried out with the involved
personnel keeping a safe distance from the
overhauled valve.
13. Inadequate operation 1. A work planning/safety meeting should be carried 2 2 4 L
planning/coordination/supervision. out with the participation of all involved personnel
with the aim of discussing, amongst others: (a) job
procedure; (b) tool transferring arrangements; (c)
lifting arrangements; (d) safety procedures/work
permits; (e) individual work responsibilities; (f)
means of communication.
2. The Chief Officer should be in charge supervising
the job.
3. All required spare parts must be verified that are
available onboard.
4. All required tools must be verified that are
available onboard and in good condition.
14. Inadequate communication 1. It should be ensured that involved personnel are 2 2 4 L
well familiar with the Code of Hand Signals.
2. All walkie-talkies to be used should be in good
operational condition and fully charged.
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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