RISK ASSESSMENT

RA No: 00 Hot Work Activity

Effective Date:
Method Statement Reference: Not MS Specific

RISK MATRIX
Use the Risk Matrix to Determine the Risk Rating (Rank)
What is the PROBABILITY (P) of an occurrence? Hierarchy of Controls
What would the SEVERITY (S)
of an occurrence be? Almost
Very Unlikely Unlikely Possible Likely - Can the hazard be Eliminated or removed from the work
Certain
place?
Very High
- Can the product or process be Substituted for a less
Fatalities/Perm Total Disability
5 5 10 15 20 25 hazardous alternative?
Irreversible significant environmental impact
- Can the hazard be Engineered away with guards or barriers?
Loss more than AED 10M
- Can Administrative Controls be adopted
High (Safe Work Procedure, job rotation, warning devices, etc.)
Perm partial disability
4 4 8 12 16 20 - Can Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing be worn to
Reversible significant environmental impact safeguard against hazards?
Loss AED 5M - 10M
Medium
Injury / illness = more than 5 work day loss 16 - 25 Very High Risk Unacceptable
3 3 6 9 12 15
Reversible moderate environmental impact
Loss AED 1M – 5M
9 - 15 High Risk Undesirable
Low
Injury / illness = 1 or more day loss
2 2 4 6 8 10 5-8 Medium Risk Caution
Reversible moderate environmental impact
Loss AED100K – 1M
3-4 Low Risk Tolerable
Very Low
Injury / illness = no lost day
1 1 2 3 4 5 1-2 Very Low Risk Acceptable
Nuisance release with no adverse impact
Loss less than AED100K
1 2 3 4 5

Risk assessment developed / reviewed by team as identified on attached register.

Authorized By Designation Signature

Resi
Hazard Who/What can Risk Risk
P S Control Measures P Ri
What can cause Harm? be harmed? What can happen? Rank Ra

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1.Access to Work Area

Engineering hazards Employees Injury to the Work force 3 4 12H 1. Ensure all required document approval has been 1 4L
obtained.
Unauthorized entry 2. Obtain all necessary passes to access the Airside areas for
site personal requiring to access site to complete work
required
3. Ensure work area is clear and safe.
4. Ensure all safety requirements are complied with contract
requirements.
5. Ensure all constraints on operations have been identified
and precautions are taken.
6. Employee inductions and tool Box talks for discussing risks
assessment and identification and control measures of
hazards.
2.Gas welding and Cutting works
Careless handling of a Employees Fire; Injury/Fatality and 4 4 16H 1. Wear protective clothing, gauntlets and eye protection. 1 4L
lighted blowpipe Property damage 2. Remove any combustible materials (such as flammable
resulting in burns to the Property liquids, wood, paper, textiles, packaging or plastics) away
user or others; Damage from the work area.
using the blowpipe too 3. Ventilate spaces where vapours could accumulate, such as
close to combustible vehicle pits or trenches.
material; 4. Shut off the blowpipe when not in use. Do not leave
alighted blowpipe on a bench or the floor as the force of
the flame may cause it to move.
5. Protect any combustible materials that cannot be moved,
from close contact with flame, heat, sparks or hot slag.
Use suitable guards or covers such as metal sheeting,
mineral fiber boards or fire retardant blankets.
6. Check and make sure that there are no combustible
materials hidden behind walls or partitions which could be
ignited, particularly if prolonged welding or cutting is
planned. Some wall panels contain flammable insulation

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materials.
7. Use guards or covers to prevent hot particles passing
through openings in floors and walls (doorways, windows,
etc).
8. Maintain a continuous fire watch during the period of the
work, and for at least an hour afterwards;
9. Keep fire extinguishers nearby.
10. Keep hoses clear of sharp edges and abrasive surfaces or
where vehicles can run over them;
11. Do not allow hot metal or spatter to fall on hoses.
12. Handle cylinders carefully. Keep them in an upright
position and fasten them to prevent them from falling or
being knocked over. For example, chain them in a
wheeled trolley or against a wall.
13. Always turn the gas supply off at the cylinder when the
job is finished;
14. Regularly check all connections and equipment for faults
and leaks.
15. Always provide adequate ventilation during welding and
cutting operations.
16. Store gas cylinders outside (Shaded Area) whenever
possible or in a well-ventilated place.
17. Avoid taking gas cylinders into poorly ventilated rooms or
confined spaces.
18. Never allow oil or grease to come into contact with
oxygen valves or cylinder fittings.
19. Working pressure of the acetylene gas must never exceed
15psi.
20. Use the correct lighting up procedure. Purge the hoses
before lighting the blowpipe to remove any potentially
explosive gas mixtures. Use a spark ignitor and ignite the
gas quickly after turning it on.

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21. Flash back arrestors to be fitted at both ends of the hoses.

3.Arc Welding
Careless handling of Employees Electric Shock and burns, Fire, 4 4 16H 1. Never allow any part of the body to become a part of the 1 4L
welding machine. Injury/Fatality and Property electrical circuit.
Property damage 2. Inspect cable, connections, and the amperage setting
Damage before starting the welding
3. Do not harm the welding cables, electrode holder, ground
clamp, or welding machine in any way.
4. Stand on a dry surface when welding.
5. Do not watch the electric arc without proper eye
protection.
6. In order to prevent electrical shock, radiation exposure,
and burns when welding, wear a welding face shield,
leather gloves, leather apron, cotton or wool long pants,
and long sleeved shirts.
7. Always guard your face and eyes when chipping slag.
8. Always make sure that observers are protected from the
arc.
9. Weld in well ventilated areas to avoid toxic fumes.
10. Before welding, make sure that the welding area is free of
flammable materials such as gasoline, paint, rags, and
grease.
11. Handle hot metal with pliers or tongs.
12. Prevent burns by cooling hot metal promptly, storing
metal when not in use, and never touching the electrode
or electrode holder to bare skin.
13. Do not allow the electrode to stick to the metal. If this
occurs turn off the Welding machine, allow electrode to
cool, and then break off with gloved hand.
14. Dispose of electrode stubs properly to avoid falls and
burns to feet.
15. Use both hands to avoid fatigue.

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16. Secure all equipment in its proper place before leaving the
area.
4.Cutting and grinding with angle grinder
Possible eye injury to persons. 3 4 12H 1 4L
Hazards leading to eye 1. All the operators must wear eye protection.
injuries.
3 3 9M
Hand injury Possible hand injury to persons. 1. Proper PPE should be in place and MSDS to be followed.
1 3L
Only qualified and trained persons are to be allowed to
work.
Excessive noise Noise induced hearing loss from 2 3 6M 1. Regular inspection of equipment to ensure that the 1 3L
the machine and breaking equipment is in a good state of repair
process. 2. Hearing protection to be used by operator and other
workers within the noise zone.
3. Signage to be displayed that it is a temporary noise zone.
4 4 16H 1 4L
Fire hazard Injury to persons and property 1. Hot work permit should be obtained prior to start the
damage work.
2. Fire extinguisher to be kept near by the cutting area.
3. Proper housekeeping to be done and area to be free from
combustible materials.
4. Fire blankets will be used next of operational area to
prevent sparks in all direction.
5. Working in Hot Humid Climate
Heat Stress Employees Dehydration 4 4 16H 1. Provide drinking water for all work locations 1 4
Collapse 2. Provide oral rehydrating solution/electrolyte to
Fatigue compensate the loss due to sweating.
Heat Stroke 3. Provide shaded rest areas for all work locations
4. Heat stress awareness training to be conducted
5. Displaying awareness Posters
6. Regular Tool box talks on heat stress
7. Toilets to have urine colour charts posted to aid self-
assessment of dehydration levels

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8. Adherence to summer working hours regulations

9. Planning of critical tasks in cooler conditions.

Risk Assessment Review (May) 2018 or following an

26-Apr-2017 1 Year Date of Next Review
Effective Date Period incident

Developed / Reviewed By: (Team shall consist of representatives with experience in the activity and of all levels where possible.)

Date Name Designation Company Signature

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RISK ASSESSMENT COMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE RECORD:

Date Name Designation Company Employee Code Signature

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