CRITICAL TASK RISK ASSESSMENT APPENDIX – H

Part-A
COLD 􀂅 HOT 􀂅 ENTRY 􀂅
KNPC Site: MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 LM 􀂅 OTHERS 􀂅 Ref. No: MAA-OA8-U63-CTRA-20-TM-070 Date : 21/10/2020
Location: LAGOON (CELL-A & B) Dept. / Div.: OPERATION
Description of activity : Desludging and Cleaning of Lagoon Area / Unit : 8 / 63
Estimated No. Of Persons Likely to be exposed: Operation: 1 / Maintenance : 10
Hazard Initial Residu Responsible
{Location specific hazards, Risk al Risk Person
Configuration specific Existing Controls Additional Controls (Who is responsible to
hazards (in case of CSE) & L S R L S R implement the control
Other hazards} measure identified)
Men entry to remove the  Positive isolation shall be ensured. D 5 H  Issuer and Executor shall B 3 L  Issuer
heavy sludge and Hydro  Carry out gas test (LEL, H2S, CO and O2). If physically ensure the positive  Executor
jet cleaning of Lagoon. the gas test results are okay, permit the activity isolation for all inlet & outlet lines  Authorized gas
by issuing necessary permit/ authorizations. to CELL A & B. tester.
 Restricted entry/ exit  Display Entry Authorization with associated  Only authorized gas tester who is  Confined Space
 Exposure to toxic and work permits, attendance sheet, blind list, also certified entrant shall be Attendant
flammable gases CTRA and rescue pre-plan at the lagoon entry allowed to enter inside the lagoon
 Fire hazard point. during the first entry. The confined
 Accidental fall when  Ensure only trained and certified personnel space entry permit shall be issued
ascending / should engaged for the job and having a valid only if the gas test results are
descending ladders. entrant card before entering into the Confined within the acceptable atmospheric
 Tilting of Crane Space. entry limit, otherwise entry into
 Fall of lifting  Ensure trained and certified confined space the confined space shall be
materials attendant shall be made available who remains avoided until the gas readings are
 CO from engine outside the Lagoon. within the acceptable limits.
exhaust  Ensure Head count for the personnel inside the  Breathing apparatus set must wear
 Static electricity lagoon shall be maintained by the attendant. for the first time entry.
 Potential injuries to all  Confined space sign board shall be readily  First, Gas test using long probe
exposed body parts by available at site, display green “ENTRY from outside the lagoon.
high pressure water ALLOWED” sign at authorised entry point(s)  If safe, Issuer shall issue the
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 Slip, Trip & Falls while attendant is present. Display red “NO
 Pathogens ENTRY” signs at man ways not approved for
entry during break times or when the attendant
is away.
 Attendant shall maintain the effective
communication with the entrants by voice or
whistle.
 If multiple entry points available, entry shall
be restricted by providing cautions board or
warning tape (cross barricade) or controlled by
having additional attendant(s) with proper
communication among the attendant.
 Follow proper personal hygiene and Cover the
entire body to avoid exposure to pathogens.
 Personnel entering should be equipped with
gum boot, rubber gloves, protective suit (PVC
rain coat) and personal H2S monitor.
 Ensure to give the frequent break and exposure
to fresh air atmosphere to the workers.
 Cut and fabricate the required steel box and
filled sand inside the box so that workers can
keep their foot rest on it to avoid slippery.
 While using ladders always maintain a 3-point
(two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand)
contact on the ladder when climbing.
 Ladder must be free of any slippery material
on the rungs, steps or feet.
 The bottom of the ladder shall firmly be rest
on floor or platform.
 Ladder to scaffold shall be vertically fixed and
clamped into a U-shaped ladder bracket. It
should extend far enough above the deck to
allow proper access. If no swing gate is
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confined space entry authorization
to the authorized gas tester who
will sign as executor and tick “pre-
entry gas test” in section-4A and
leave rest of the section 4A blank.
 Ensure Authorized Gas tester enter
with airline mask with escape set
during first entry. He shall be
trained and medically fit.
 Proper use of respiratory
protection must be ensured during
first entry.
 Workers and scaffolders shall
undergo respiratory protection
training and they must be
medically fit.
 Portable Gas Monitor & Personal
H2S monitors must be availabler at
the site. Continuous gas monitor
shall be ensured around the
working area.
 Work inside the lagoon shall be
carried out only under direct
supervision.
 Minimum two entry & exit must
be provided.
 Ensure the validity of confined
space entrant and attendant card
for the personnel involving in this
activity.
 Work at night shall not be allowed.
 During the rain, job must be
stopped & all people to be
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 provided, the ladder should be extended above evacuated from the location.
the top guard rail.  Issuer shall inform to EDC and
 Ladder shall be anchor to the upper resting Rescue team, if required.
place, where securing at the upper resting  Ensure rescue pre-plan is available
place is impossible, a person shall be stationed at the site.
at the foot to control a ladder not more than 6  Rigging plan shall be made
meters (20 feet) in height. available at site.
 All hard sludge shall be collected in tray/  Ensure lifting appliance is not used
drums and crane shall be used to take it out beyond its safe working load.
from the lagoon.  Lifting Work should be carried out
 Welded lugs of the tray shall be offered for by the qualified personnel only.
inspection clearance prior to lifting.  Machine attendant shall be
 All heavy lifting equipment should have available at the hydro jet machine.
necessary third party inspection certificate.  Hot Work permit shall be issued to
 Soil or floor condition shall be taken into use the Vacuum tanker & Crane if
account while positioning the crane. gas test results are within the
 Drop area shall be barricaded; guide rope shall acceptable hot work permit limits.
be used to prevent swing of the lifting  Fire extinguishers shall be kept
materials. ready at site to take care of any
 Ensure that, during the course of lifting, no emergency at the site.
personnel shall stand over or under the  Ensure Equipment / Tools /
suspended load. Materials are not obstruct the
 Sludge shall be disposed as per the KNPC access to any emergency route /
Waste management system. fire fighting equipment.
 After removal of heavy sludge from the  Other precautions outlined in
Lagoon, hydro jetting shall be carried out for KNPC SWP of HSE-TASA-04-
internal cleaning. SP-2007 (Confined Space entry),
 Hydro jetting machine should have the valid HSE-TSSA-04-2024 (Vacuum
safety certified and qualified personnel shall Tanker) & HSE-TSSA-06-2012
execute the job. (Lifting appliances & Tackles)
 Ensure to use the gum boot, protective suit shall be followed for the additional
(rain suit) and clear face shield. guidelines.
 The water used inside the lagoon for washing
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 purpose shall be removed once again by
vacuum tanker.
 Perform regular housekeeping at the end of the
job ensuring no left over materials.
Scaffolding Erection, &  Required work permits shall be obtained D
Dismantling: before starting the job.
 Exposure to Toxic &  Authorized gas tester shall carry out the gas
Flammable gases
test around the job (15m) to ensure the 100%
 Fall of materials from
height gas free before start of the job.
 Fall of personnel from  The area shall be barricaded for unauthorized
height entry into the scaffold erection/dismantling
 Collapsing of Scaffold area.
 No other parallel work shall be allowed in the
area below the scaffold erection/dismantling
activity.
 Use buckets with rope for loose nuts, bolts and
other materials.
 Ensure to use the non-sparking tools if it is
require.
 Personnel carrying out scaffold erection/
dismantling and working on scaffold shall
wear full body safety harness with double
lanyard and it shall be attached to either a
vertical lifeline, horizontal lifeline, or stable
scaffold structure member.
 Number of personnel and other materials on
the scaffolding shall be restricted as per
scaffolding load bearing capacity.
 After completion of erection of the scaffold,
the same shall be inspected and GREEN
tagged.
 All openings on the scaffolding platforms shall
be protected with guard rail system (Top
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5 H  Scaffolders must wear SCBA / B 3 L  Issuer
Airline respirator during the entry  Executor
into the lagoon.  Authorized gas
 Scaffolding works shall be tester
executed by KNPC approved
scaffold supervisor only.
 Only trained and certified
Scaffolders shall be engaged for
the erection/dismantling of the
scaffold.
 Condition of scaffold materials
shall be checked prior to use.
 A RED tag shall be provided while
erecting / dismantling the scaffold.
 Ensure GREEN tag on the scaffold
before using it.
 Alteration/Modification of the
scaffold shall be carried out by
competent personnel and shall be
recertified after completion.
 Scaffold shall be inspected as per
KNPC approved checklist and
certified by competent personnel
in every 7 days.
 While utilizing portable ladders
three-point contact shall be
maintained at all times.
 Ensure scaffolding materials are
not laid in a manner that does not
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 guardrail, midrail, Toe boards) as per KNPC block the emergency routes / fire
standard. fighting equipment.
 Other precautions outlined in KNPC SWP of
Scaffolds, Ladders & Work at heights (HSE-
TSSA-06-2015) and SWP Checklist to be
followed.
Pandemic  Face Mask must be worn by all the personnel. E 5 H  Site Supervisor shall ensure the B 3 L  Executor
(COVID-19)
 Rigorous hand-washing schemes, including use of face mask, social distancing,
the washing of hands with soap and water for rigorous Hand washing, &
at least 20 seconds, or if soap and water are respiratory etiquette, to decrease
not available, cleaning hands with alcohol- the spread of COVID-19 in the
based solutions, gels or tissues is work group.
recommended
 Respiratory etiquette (i.e. covering the mouth
and nose when coughing and sneezing) may
mechanically block the droplet transmission
that is believed to be the principal transmission
mode for COVID-19. After
coughing/sneezing, disposal of used tissues
should occur, followed by immediate hand
washing
 Layered application of social distancing
measures (including isolation of cases and
quarantine of contacts; measures at, or closure
of, workplaces; restrictions in movement and
social gatherings) can play a significant role in
reducing community transmission if strictly

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Poor hazard  Effective means of communication shall be C 4 M  Explain emergency evacuation B 3 L  Executor
communication ensured (e.g intermediate man or whistle etc.) procedures to ensure workers can
 Conduct Safety talk before starting the job. escape easily in case of
 Explain above precautions in language emergency. (Follow the wind sock
craftsman can understand. cross/up wind direction to reach
 Explain precautions in work permits, the nearest transfer point).
associated permits & authorisations.  Verify work force have understood
all the precautions properly.
We agree with the residual risk levels and control measures required to perform the tasks based on the identified hazards. We confirm
that we, the members of this CTRA team have visited the job site to identify and document all the hazards associated with the activity.
CTRA member name / Designation Signature CTRA member name / Designation Signature
Section Head Safety Engineer (cont.)
Operation controller Maint / Constr.Engr (Cont.)
Maint / Constr.Engr (KNPC) Others
Safety Engineer (KNPC)

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