RISK ASSESSMENT FILE REFERENCE: RA#018

GAS CUTTING (OXY-PROPANE)

ASSESSORS: HSEQ Department ASSESSMENT DATE: MAR 2020

Hard Hat Hi-Vis Vest Safety Boots (BS Gloves Safety Glasses Ear Protection Face Mask Overalls Seat Belts Harness
(EN397) (EN471) EN 345 -1) (BS EN 388) (EN 166) (EN 352-1) Flam retardent

GENERIC CONTROL MEASURES

• Operatives to be competent, having both practical & theoretical training. • Toolbox Talks and adequate information to be provided by management.
Applicable • Daily equipment inspections to be carried out and serious defects reported immediately. • Utilise task lighting when applicable.
to all the • Comply with safe systems of work, i.e. RAMS, permits and traffic management plans • Provide and maintain suitable haulage routes.
hazards (provided by Collins or Principal Contractor) • Adequate signs to be in place.
• Plant and equipment to be used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s • Failure in the employees’ duties will result in disciplinary action.
below instructions. • Appropriate PPE to be worn at all times as seen above.
• Drug and alcohol testing to be carried out periodically at random and with cause on Collins • Any defective equipment must be taken out of operation until it has been repaired by a competent
operatives. person.

STEP1 Identify the Likelihood rating of the risk materialising, using the table below: STEP 2Identify the Consequence rating if the risk should materialise, using the table below:
Numerical Probability Description Numerical Consequence
Rating Rating
0 Impossible i.e. cannot happen under any circumstances 0 No Injury
1 Almost impossible i.e. possible only under extreme conditions 1 Minor First Aid Injury
2 Highly Unlikely i.e. though conceivable 2 Break Bone or Minor Illness (Temporary)
3 Unlikely i.e. but could happen 3 Break Bone or Minor Illness (Permanent)
4 Possible i.e. but unusual 4 Loss of a limb, eye, serious illness
5 Fatality
5 Even Chance i.e. could happen

STEP 3 the Likelihood and Consequence ratings together to give the risk rating. Using the risk rating and the action table detailed below, determine what further action needs to be taken to
reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
Risk Rating Action to be Taken
16-25 Stop work until control measures reduce the risk rating to an acceptable level
6-15 Introduce control measures to reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable
0-5 No action required risk broadly acceptable

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RISK RESIDUAL RISK

PERSONS AFFECTED &
HAZARDS ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES
LIKELY HARM L S R L S R
• There are to be no other contractors in the area.
• Flash back arresters are to be fitted to the equipment and checked as part of the daily inspection.
Damage to eyes
Operatives, other contractors - 20 • Welding mask with correct grade lens must be worn when carrying out this activity. 4
from welding 5 4 1 4
damage to vision, possible blindness HIGH • Where practical, suitable partitions to be placed around work area LOW
flash
• Safety glasses to be worn
• Other persons inside work area must wear similar eye protection
• The work area be free of obstructions.
• Ground to be checked for any grease or liquid spills.
Operatives - bruises and 20 • Safety footwear to be worn and care taken to prevent slips and trips. 5
Slip hazard 4 5 1 5
fractures HIGH • Work area to be clear of any obstructions which will might cause interruptions to welding LOW
operation.
• Any other work participants to follow same requirements.
• Gloves to be worn to prevent burns to hands and lower arm.
Operatives, other workers,
• Long sleeve flame retardant clothing is to be worn when carrying this work activity.
sub-contractors, visitors, general 16 4
Burns injuries 4 4 • Burning/cutting material/equipment are to be allowed to cool down before handling. 1 4
public - serious impact injuries, burns HIGH LOW
possibly leading to death. • Any other work participants to follow same requirements.
• Burns kits are to be available and first aiders aware of the location they are stored in.
• Operator to ensure that work pieces are to be free of any oils or other flammable materials before
welding occurs.
• No flammable materials or liquids are to be near the cutting operation.
• Gas hoses are to be checked for any damage before starting the works.
Operator, other workers, sub- • DO NOT USE IF ANY SUSPICIOUS DAMAGE IS EVIDENT.
Noxious fumes contractors - respiratory 20 • ENSURE FLINT LIGHTER IS READY TO USE PRIOR TO TURNING ON GAS. 5
4 5 1 5
or flames Illness / occupational disease HIGH • TURN ON ACETYLENE GAS FIRST AND LIGHT IT BEFORE TURNING OXYGEN ON (refer to LOW
possibly leading to death operating instructions).
• Gas hoses to be well clear of cutting or shoot material (splatter) at all times.
• Ensure the area been worked has good ventilation.
• ENSURE CUTTING TORCH VALVES AND GAS REGULATORS ARE CORRECTLY CLOSED
WHEN CUTTING COMPLETED.
Collins operatives, other workers, • Good housekeeping is to be maintained on the site at all times.
Unintentional sub-contractors, visitors, general 20 • No flammable liquids/materials are to be present in the area the cutting work activity is to 5
fire public - serious impact injuries, burns
4 5 1 5
HIGH commence. LOW
possibly leading to death. • Hot works permit is to be issued and managed by the Principal Contractor.

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• No hot works are to be carried out within a minimum of an hour before the end of the working day;
the area is to be visually checked for any smouldering material or signs of fire.
• The relevant fire extinguishers are to be available and all operatives aware of where they are
located.

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