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

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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
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Ideally lubricants should be stored under cover at

a reasonably constant, moderate temperature. In
practice, this may not be possible and the
lubricants store may have to be at least partly
outdoors.
However, whether it is outdoors or under cover,
the store should be sited so as to provide:
• Good access for delivery vehicles.
• Plenty of vehicles unloading room.
• Properly equipped unloading dock with direct
access to the oil store.
Improper storage practices • Clean dust-free conditions for unsealing and
 Storage area floor is not level dispensing.
 Drums are not stacked properly • Easy distribution to the principal points of use.
 Storage area is not lockable • Simple inventory control, and at-a-glance check
on the condition of containers.
 Poor ventilation
• Space for empty drums, and returnable
 No temperature control
containers.
 Spillages can drain into drains / • An even, level, oil resistant floor.
water courses • A lockable store.
Oil handling and  No spill control / kits available OSH ACT Environmental
X X X 4 4 E21 • Appropriate ventilation. 4 1 H10
storage  No drip trays in use Regulations
• Designated and controlled separate areas for in
 Improper access use and new stock.
Soil contamination • A robust stock control system to ensure good
Improper drum handling methods employed stock rotation.
Improper use of empty drums • Temperature control.
No fire precautions employed • No store is connected to any drain, sewer or
Poor personal hygiene practices Water course.
• Clear warning signs (‘No Smoking’ and ‘Risk of
Slippery Surface’) signage.
• Appropriate bunds are used for additional
protection.
Emergency spill kits should be placed beside all
stores.
The risk of contamination is greatly increased
when lubricants are decanted or dispensed
outdoors
Water on top of the drum can also cause rusting
and the obliteration of markings, which could
result in the wrong oil being used.
For these reasons drums should be stored tilted,

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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
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on their side, or bungs-down (taps below oil level)

of tilted or horizontal drums should be at the 3
o’clock and 9 o’clock positions, to help ensure the
gaskets are kept in contact with the oil in the
drum. In every case, drums should be stored off
the ground on stillage’s or inracks, well clear of
surface water. They must neverstand directly on
a surface containing corrosive
substances. Packs holding more than 200l must
be stored in bunded areas
Stacking and storage
The safe storage height varies according to the
stability of the stack and the weight which the
lower packages can support. The use of pallets
or slatted frames stabilizes the stack and helps
prevent damage to the lower layers.
Handling Drums
The standard 210 litre drum weighs
approximately 182kg. when filled with oil. It is
strong, being designed to be re-used several
times, but is readily damaged by bad handling.
Drums must never be dropped when being
unloaded or moved. The impact can burst the
seams, causing subsequent leaking or
contamination of the contents.
Incorrect manual handling of drums can result in
accidents and personal injury. Wherever
possible, avoid manual handling and use
appropriate drum handling equipment. A drip tray
should be positioned beneath each drum tap.
Spilt oil can cause accidents and should be
cleaned up without delay. Sawdust is effective
but represents a fire hazard and should be
removed as soon as it becomes oily. Crystalline
material are available as a substitute for sawdust,
but can leave gritty debris on the floor which,
while useful anti-slip, may provide a source of
contamination.

Empty drums should not be used for road barriers

or for supporting scaffold poles or trestles. It is

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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)
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especially important not to use barrels for brazing

or welding trestles,
or to cut them up with oxy-acetylene equipment,
because of the risk of explosions
If there is a spill
CONTAIN the spillage immediately using any
non-flammable absorbent. Sand or earth can be
used in an emergency.
DO NOT WASH into drains or watercourses. If
lubricants do enter drains or watercourses,
advise your Water Authority immediately.
COLLECT the absorbent-oil mixture into a
suitable receptacle and dispose via a licensed
waste contractor.
Fire Precautions
Packaged lubrication oil does not represent a
serious fire hazard. However, most lubricants
have the potential for combustion and explosion
in certain circumstances. The hazard is mainly
related to the flash point of the product.
Lubrication oil is potentially dangerous in
conjunction with more flammable materials. E.g.
Oil-soaked sawdust, rags or cleaning paper must
not be allowed to accumulate. If soaked with fatty
oils they can ignite simply by,
for example, coming into contact with a high
temperature steam pipe.
Oil stores must be equipped with CO2, dry
chemical or foam type extinguishers, and with
sand filled fire buckets. Water should not be used
for suppressing fires, as the burning lubricant
may float on the surface and
spread the fire. Staff should be well trained on
selection and use of the correct types of
extinguishers.
Lubricants stores should be designated ‘No
Smoking’ areas.
If there is a fire – call the fire brigade.

Waste Oil dumped as a liquid in soil or water or

burned in an uncontrolled manner as a fuel is a

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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
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source of chronic environmental pollution

Health & Safety
Oil lubricants present little or no health hazard
provided they are used correctly in the
recommended applications, and reasonable care
is taken to keep them off the skin and away from
the eyes, and to avoid
Ingestion or inhalation of vapours or mists.
Specific health and safety instructions are
given on Safety Data Sheets,
Frequent and prolonged contact with mineral oils
can give rise to skin ailments, and operatives are
advised to
follow the basic general Health & Safety
precautions listed below.
• Wear working overalls, impermeable aprons
and gloves, etc. to eliminate unnecessary contact
with oil.
• Wear protective gloves and safety shoes or
boots when handling drums and packages.
• Avoid using dirty rags to wipe skin.
• Seek first-aid treatment immediately for any
injury, however slight, and report any skin
complaint without delay.
• Know where to obtain first-aid advice and
medical attention.
• Wash regularly and use non-hazardous
cleansers, barrier and conditioning creams.
• Change and dry-clean work clothes regularly.
• Never keep oily wipes in overall pockets.
• Use, if possible, separate lockers for outdoor
and working clothes.
• Ensure the arrangements for the extraction of
fine mists and sprays are in proper working order,
and used correctly.
• Ensure that metal particles and shavings are
removed from machines with suitable implements
rather than by hand.
• Ensure machine splash guards and machine
protection devices are properly adjusted at all
times.

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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
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H S E O Rating LO CON Rating
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• Ensure that the hazardous substance marking

on packages which identify toxic, harmful or
inflammable products are understood and obeyed
when storing, transporting or using the product.
• Be fully familiar with emergency measures.
• Clear up spillage immediately using appropriate
means.
• Observe all safety, hygiene and ‘good
housekeeping’ rules at all times.
Personal Hygiene
Oil lubricants are quite safe to use provided
ordinary care is taken to minimize skin
contamination and to avoid breathing oil mist or
vapours.
However, prolonged improper use can cause
dermatitis or other skin conditions Contamination
that occurs over many years, may cause skin
cancer.
Those at risk are people who use oils every day
over periods of months or years, not those who
work with oils only very occasionally. The risks
can be avoided by carrying out the above
mentioned measures

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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
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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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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
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