Reference No:

HSE RISKS ASSESSMENT Date of issue:

(Use of Fire Suppression Gases-Inergen) Revision:00

PROJECT / LOCATION DATE DATE OF NEXT ASSESSMENT

Scope of Work: Use of Fire Suppression Gases-Inergen 00-00-000

Risk Classification
Risk Level Residual Risk Risk Level
Likeliho Impact Risk Low/ Responsibility for Likeliho Impact Risk Low/
Ref Activity Potential Hazards People at Risk Action to be Taken to Reduce Risk
od (L) / Rating Medium/ Implementation od (L) / Rating (R) Medium/
Severit (R) High Severit High
y (S) y (S)
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may
Route of Exposure
include loss of mobility/consciousness. The victim may not be aware
 Inhalation
of asphyxiation. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self-
 Skin
contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a
 Eyes
doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
 Injection
Compressed gas directed at the skin can enter the body through small
 Ingestion
wounds or even penetrate the skin, causing serious or fatal injuries.
The victim may not
Seek medical advice immediately.
 Discharge, be aware of
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Removal, asphyxiation.  Site Workers / Project
Cylinders to be located only in well-ventilated areas Oxygen detection
 Installation, Discharge pipework Staff/Visitors/tenants/su Supervisor
required where the risk of release of asphyxiant gases exists.
 Handling, is likely to be cold to b-contractors/Third- /Technicians
11 The pressurised system should be regularly checked for leaks
 Maintenance, and Not considered a parties service providers 4 3 12 H Engineer 2 4 8 M
Eye protection to be worn.
Testing of likely route of etc & Site
Gloves to be worn
Inergen exposure Line/Manager/HSE
Cylinders only to be handled or moved with transport and recoil caps
 Cylinders and Exposure Affects
securely fitted safety data sheet available.
Complete system In high concentration
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: as required (state type
may cause
required)
asphyxiation.
 Eye Protection
Symptoms may
 Overall/clothing
include loss of
 Gloves
mobility/conscience.
 Mask/respirator
TOXICOLOGICAL
 Safety Shoes

Note: This Risk Assessment must be reviewed if the execution of a new job or any incident occurred on the worksite and also after completing 12 months.

RISK MATRIX / CLASSIFICATION:

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