Task Assessment

Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago

Task Assessment –
Road Works

Health, Safety and Environment Department

Probability (P) Unlikely Remote Occasional Frequent
(Category 1) (Category 2) (Category 3) (Category 4)
Not likely to occur in the Likely to occur once in the Likely to occur more than Likely to occur several
life of the facility. May life of the facility (e.g., once once in the life of the times in the life of the
occur in one of several like every 50 years). facility (e.g., once every 10 facility (e.g., once yearly).
facilities. years).
Severity (S)

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(Level 1)
Insignificant

1 2 3 4

(Level 2)
Minor
mechanical/
equipment accident
with 1-Day lost time 2 4 6 8
injury/illness

(Level 3)
Major mechanical/
equipment accident
with and 2-3 Days
lost Time 3 6 9 12
injury/illness or
temporary
disability.

Catastrophic (Level 4)
Fatality,
mechanical/
equipment accident
with permanent 4 8 12 16
injury/illness or
disability.

Risk Ranking Matrix

LEGEND
P Probability

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S Severity

R Risk Rating – determined from P x R

R* Residual Risk – determined after corrective actions are implemented

ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable – the residual risk (R*) shall be as low
as reasonably practicable

JOB TASK HAZARDS HAZARD EFFECT P S R CORRECTIVE MEASURES R* ALARP

IDENTIFIED Y/N

Site preparation Manual handling- Musculoskeletal 3 3 9 Training should be provided 6 Y

Mobilization of Erection of traffic disorders on good lifting techniques and
equipment barriers, recognizing your body’s limit.
barricades, and
signage Working in teams of two or
more should be encouraged.

Where possible use

mechanical means to move
large materials.

Conduct toolbox talks

regularly prior to commencing
work to stress the importance
of good lifting techniques.

Traffic control Vehicular collisions, 4 4 16 Implement a traffic plan to 4 Y

Injury to pedestrians, divert
Damage to property, traffic(vehicular/pedestrian)
Fatalities through a safe alternate route

Adequate barriers and signage

should be installed to inform
person of the necessary
detour.

Site security should be

recruited to assist with traffic

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requirements.

Conduct road works exercise

during the facilities down
time.
Exposure to Electric shock, 3 4 12 Proper planning should be 4 Y
underground lines carried out prior to
damage to property, commencing this project.

damage to Acquisition of any technical

equipment, drawings or maps should be
done prior to commencing this
minor & major bodily project.
injuries
Discussions should be held to
Fatality ensure all persons are aware
of sensitive areas.

Road paving- Manual handling Musculoskeletal 3 3 9 Training should be provided 6 Y

demolition to disorders on good lifting techniques and
completion recognizing your body’s limit.

Working in teams is
recommended.

Where possible use

mechanical means to move
large materials.

Conduct toolbox talks

regularly prior to commencing
work to stress the importance
of good lifting techniques.
Flying debris Eye injury, 3 4 12 All workers must use issued 4 Y
minor/major bodily PPE such as coveralls, safety
injury glasses, hardhats, and safety
boots.

Conduct toolbox talks

regularly prior to commencing
work to stress the importance
of wearing PPE provided.

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Noise Noise induced 2 4 8 Hearing protection should be 4 Y
hearing loss, tinnitus worn at all times.

Simultaneous Broken bones, bodily 3 4 12 Work areas should be properly 4 Y

operations injuries, fractures, cordoned off to prevent
fatalities unauthorized access.

There should be effective

coordination and
communication between
personnel.

Employees should always be

aware while on the job.

There should be adequate

supervision throughout the
job.
Exposure to dust Respiratory ailments, 3 3 9 Use appropriate respiratory 6 Y
skin irritation protection such as The N95
respirator during work.
Exposure to Severe burns, 3 3 9 Keep away from hot surfaces. 6 Y
heat/Heat stress, dehydration,
fainting Warning signs should be
Hot surfaces placed to notify persons of hot
surfaces.

Workers should rehydrate

regularly.
Exposure to Skin, eye, and 3 3 9 Ensure the required PPE are 6 Y
chemicals respiratory irritation. worn as stipulated within the
Nausea and safety data sheet.
vomiting.
Ensure chemicals are handled
according to the guidelines
outlined within the safety data
sheet.

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Exhaust Fumes Temporary 2 4 8 Workers should stay clear of 4 Y
respiratory machinery exhaust fumes
aggravation/ailments while in operation.
De-mobilization Manual Handling Musculoskeletal 3 3 9 Good manual handling 6 Y
of equipment disorders techniques should be
employed.

Working in teams is
recommended.
Poor Slips, trips, falls 3 3 9 Proper housekeeping should 6 Y
Housekeeping be conducted in the
designated work area.

Use of Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) (appropriate
safety gloves, safety glasses,
head protection and safety
footwear).

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