Risk Assessment
Task Name : Risk Assessment for touch up and spray painting
Location: Brahmangaon 100MW site
Guidance: Risk Rating S x
Risk & Potential Hazards.
P=R
S.
Description of Task
No Exposed person(s)
Step/Aspects
.
Paints (Oil based, Lead Respiratory tract problem & Chemical
1 3
containing etc). exposure
Paint mixing • Ingestion – dermatitis.
arrangements • Vapours inhalation – respiratory tract
2 3
(Mechanised Stirrer or problem Direct contact with paints
manually).
• Skin infection by contact with paints.
Paint application (Brush
3 • Eye Irritation & Inhalation.
/ Spray).
Chemical exposure
Pinch point/sharp edge of painting
objects
Slip-trip fall by colour pot or chemical
pouring
Inhaletion problem,Health & fire hazard
from painting chemicals if the surface is
hot
Falling object(tools fall)
4 Painting job
Back pain from improper manual lifting
Working at height
Inadequate light
Dust & skin contact with chemical(dry
powder type) from the painting surface
Poor body posture due to confined
space(restricted access due to Electrical
Equipment)
• Affect environment as it will degrade
the environmental quality, •Unsafe
Storage & Disposal of
storage of chemicals, •Unsafe handling
5 waste paints or empty paint 3 2
drums.
and disposal by unauthorised contractor.
•Smoking
•Fire and personnel injury
LOA Task recipient Name/Signature
Issuer name/Signatue
Date :
Risk Risk
factor
Rating
Control Measures That Can Minimize The Risk To ALARP Level. with
contro
S P R l
• Use low volatile chemical.
• Use water based chemicals if possible.
• Painters and helpers must aware about the hazards and risk involved in
painting activity.
1 3 • Communicate respective MSDS to the employees L
• Consider human health, behavior and capacities.
• Provide tool box talk, safety Information, Instruction, training.
• Display safety signs in working area.
• Provide adequate PPE’s.
1 3 Same as 1 L
• Consider human health, behavior and capacities.
• Provide tool box talk, safety Information, Instruction, training.
2 1 2 L
• Display safety signs in working area.
• Provide adequate PPE’s. E.g. disposable coveralls, shoe cover and mask etc.
Use cotton gloves, keep eyes on task & hand
Keep eyes and mind on path, clean the area if any colour chemiclas pour down
on floor or any surface
Use mask, full sleeve coverall, use safety glass/goggles, use hand gloves
(cotton/rubber), use WD-40 when the surface is cool, follow instructions of
MSDS (WD-40)
Grip tools firmly and use right sized tools, avoid standing under the job, use
bump cap/hard hat, use certified lifting gears (clamp, belt, chain blocks)
2 3 6 Don’t lift alone engage others to help following proper manual lifting L
technique
Stand on a firm support(step ladder/steel bench/wooden block/concrete block
etc)
Ensure sufficient lighting in painting place
Use dust mask, cotton gloves, eye protection and ensure full sleeve coverall
Use working bench & change personnel in every half an hour
• Store the chemicals in secondary containment, if possible.
• Provide adequate fire prevention, detecting and fire fighting system.
• Provide shower near to chemical storage area.
• Provide tool box talk, safety information, instruction and training.
• Provide MSDS of chemicals.
• No Smoking Policy should be applicable and communicated.
• Display safety signs in working area.
6 • Provide adequate PPE’s. • All L
hazardous waste shall be stored in hazardous waste containers and to be
disposed of by EHS approved contractor. • All
chemicals must be stored in designated and approved storage area.
• Provide spark proof lighting.
• Provide air blower in chemical storage room.