RISK ASSESSMENT

TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA/04

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 22-07-2020 REVIEWED DATE : 21-01-2021

RISK RISK
RESIDUAL RISK
CONSEQUENCES/ EVALUATION LEVEL ACCEPT
SN ACTIVITY HAZARD CAUSES OF HAZARD IMPLEMENTED CONTROL MEASURES
IMPACT Y/N?
L S H/M/L L S H/M/L

1 Spraying of Inhalation of Failure to use proper PPE such Chronic bronchial 4 5 20  Area for anti-termite treatment to 1 5 5 Y
Chemicals Toxic fumes as cartridge fitted respiratory disorders, nausea, be cordoned off while spraying takes place
mask suffocation  Unauthorized entry of personnel
are not allowed in the area
Failure to follow the instruction  MSDS of the chemical to be
given in MSDS available at site
 The operatives of the anti-termite
treatment should wear specially designed
and apposite cartridge based respiratory
masks
 Use of proper chemical hand
gloves
 Work cycle rotta system to be
implemented

2 Spraying of Hand and eye Failure to use proper PPE such Abdominal pain, 4 5 20  Use of proper chemical hand 1 5 5 Y
Chemicals contact with as goggles and chemical hand chronic diseases, gloves
chemicals gloves eye irritation  Consumption of food should be
done after proper hand wash
No proper hygienic conditions is  MSDS to be available at site
followed before consuming food  Proper instruction, training,
information to be given before carrying
out the job
 Highly skilled supervision is
required

3 Usage of Whipping of hose Insecure hose joints. Serious personnel 3 4 12  All hose joints shall be secured 1 4 4 Y
spraying injuries properly which includes- proper hose
Eye Injury
machine clamp, tying of hose couplings;
attached with Improper connecting and
 Before opening any joints, ensure
compressor disconnecting procedures. Serious eye injury
that air supply is disconnected and
residual air is drained. Air valve shall be
Horse playing and undesired gradually opened to avoid failure of hose
use of compressors and joints. Before opening it shall be
ensured that all hose connections are
fixed properly.
Inadequate use of P.P.E  No horse play shall be allowed
with compressed air; Safety goggle shall
be used; Cleaning of dress or body with
compressed air shall not be allowed.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA/04

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 22-07-2020 REVIEWED DATE : 21-01-2021

Persons in danger

 All operatives in site (including staff, visitors and workers)

Personal protective equipment

 Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Coveralls, special cartridge fitted respiratory mask and chemical hand gloves and Goggles

Information, instruction and training

 All personnel in the team are to be made aware of the safe systems of work.

Emergency procedures

 Site emergency procedures should make provision for the rescue of individuals.

 First-aid facilities should be available to cope with any significant injuries that may arise from the hazard.

Monitoring and review

 Work should be monitored by Foreman and charge hand who are trained to ensure that any additional precautions or equipment required are
provided.

RISK ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE: Project Manager/ Project Engineer

/ Safety Advisor

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA/04

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 22-07-2020 REVIEWED DATE : 21-01-2021

Risk Rating ( RISK MATRIX

RR) – Severity x Likelihood

LIKELIHOOD
Likely
Rare Unlikely Possible Almost certain
S Could happen often (on
Remote possibility (once Could happen but rare Could happen occasionally Could happen frequently
L average once a month or
every 3 years or more) (typically once in a year) (on average quarterly) (once a week or more)
SEVERITY more)
1 2 3 5
(IMPACT) 4

Low Low Low Low Medium

Insignificant 1
1 2 3 4 5

Low Low Medium Medium Medium

Minor 2
2 4 6 8 10

Low Medium Medium Medium High

Moderate 3
3 6 9 12 15

Low Medium Medium High High

Significant 4
4 8 12 16 20

Medium Medium High High High

Major 5
5 10 15 20 25

RISK BASED CONTROL PLAN

RISK LEVEL ACTION AND TIMESCALE

Quick, easy controls should be implemented immediately and further action planned for when resources permit. Monitoring required
1-4
ensuring controls are maintained. Manage through routine procedures. Go for economic improvements where possible. Incident
Low
report must be completed.

Aim to reduce risks but costs of prevention may be limited. Undertake a risk assessment of the situation / task and implement the
appropriate actions. Actions should have a timescale and should be monitored. Where the risk involves work in progress undertake
5-12 a risk assessment as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the situation or task. Work should not start until the risk is
Medium reduced to an acceptable level. Considerable resources may have to be allocated. Contact your Manager and Risk Manager by
telephone about the actions that should be taken to reduce the risk/s. incident report must be completed. Incident must be added
to service risk register.

Do not commence the activity until a risk assessment has been completed to ensure the safety of the situation or task. If it is
15-25 not possible to reduce or eliminate the risk even with unlimited resources, work must remain prohibited. Inform your relevant
High Director, your Manager and the Risk Manager immediately by telephone. Incident report must be completed. Incident must be
added to service risk register.

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