IMS-KSA-HSE-3-0004-1 Rev 02 HSE RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET

RA Template
Risk Assessment Number: KEN-RA- Project Number: SC 3027_________Project Title: Medupi Power Station Project
Hazard Risk Value Risk Value (After
Class (Before Mitigation)
MS Mitigation)
Activity Hazards Mitigation and Control Measures Remarks or References
Ref. C
L
H S E O Rating LO CON Rating
O
N

Manually hoisting / Ropes are not inspected / in poor condition Improper Use and Care of Rope can be
lowering loads by Ropes are overloaded Dangerous!
means of ropes Incompetent persons allowed using the Serious injury or death may result if the following
rope. guidelines are not followed:
Ropes are abused. Only Polypropylene or Nylon ropes will be used
Substandard storage practices on the Medupi site
Persons / body parts getting entangled in •Do not exceed working load limits. This includes
rope coils the limits of the rope and the ability of the person
handling the rope.
Only competent persons will be allowed to use
the ropes. Knollage of knots are essential
Do not suspend loads on ropes for extended
times
•Do not shock load the rope
•Do not bend over sharp corners
•Do not exceed temperature ratings
•Do not expose to chemicals or ultra violet light.
•Avoid abrasion to the rope (moving the rope over
sharp / rough surfaces) use edge protection
Avoid abrasion to the hands. Make use of leather
X 5 3 E20 gloves. 2 3 M9
•Avoid kinks. This will bend the rope fibres and
cause damage to the rope.
•Keep rope clean
•Avoid improper storage
•Do not exceed normal working life
•Inspect rope and connection hardware before
each use.
•Never stand in line with a rope under tension
•Stay alert
Do not allow the rope to become a tripping
hazard. Keep it neat and tidy out of walk ways
Watch Your Limbs
Never stand in a loop or a bight of a rope which
may suddenly tighten,, watch out for coils and
small loops. Body parts, fingers, arms, and the
like even a small line wrapped around a finger
can cause serious injury when put under sudden
strain. And, avoid deliberately wrapping a
line/rope around your hand to get a better grip.
You may find that the rope has you rather than

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IMS-KSA-HSE-3-0004-1 Rev 02 HSE RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET
RA Template
Risk Assessment Number: KEN-RA- Project Number: SC 3027_________Project Title: Medupi Power Station Project
Hazard Risk Value Risk Value (After
Class (Before Mitigation)
MS Mitigation)
Activity Hazards Mitigation and Control Measures Remarks or References
Ref. C
L
H S E O Rating LO CON Rating
O
N

you having it.

Avoid working at angles.
A rope stopping a falling object will be subject to
a load many times the object's weight
Ropes ends must be protected against
unravelling, and rope should be coiled, and kept,
kink free, knot free, and twist free. so that it is
ready for use when needed:

Hazard Class Rating Consequence (CON)

E – Extreme Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophi Risk Control Analysis
Risk c E = Extreme risk Immediate action required
H - Health H – High Risk Likelihood 1 2 3 4 5 activity must not start. Highest level of
(LO)
S - Safety M – Medium Management needs to be involved.
Almost
Risk
Certain
5 H11 H16 E20 E23 E25 H = High risk Senior management needed to
E - Environment L – Low Risk
control the risk. Senior Management need to be
Reviewed by: Sign: Date:
Likely 4 M7 H12 H17 E21 E24 involved.
Construction Supervisor
Possible 3 L4 M8 H13 E18 E22 M = Medium risk Complete risk assessment.
Reviewed by: Sign: Date:
Site Manager
Identify Hazards and implement controls.
Unlikely 2 L2 L5 M9 H14 E19
Reviewed by: Sign: Date: Management responsibility must be specified.
HSE Manager L = Low risk Identify hazards and implement
Note: Communicate Risk Assessment to all people Rare 1 L1 L3 M6 H10 H15
involved controls. Manage by routine processes.

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