Document Number

RPGW001/018
NICK RISK ASSESSMENT AND RATING FORM Revision Number

BOSHOFF PREGNANT WOMAN ON SITE 001

Date
28 DECEMBER 2018

PREGNANT WOMAN ON SITE

WRITTEN BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY

NAME
SIGNATURE
G PANKHURST
STEYN CITY CITY CENTRE
DATE WRITTEN
REVIEW DATE
28 DECEMBER 2018
28 DECEMBER 2019
Document No
Contract No
PHASE 2
A INJURY SEVERITY B FREQUENCY of OCCURENCE RATING
0
No injury
0 Has not occurred in last two years RISK CLASSIFICATION RISK VALUE

2
Minor laceration, wound (first aid case)
2 Occurs very seldom LOW 0---6

4 4 Occurs occasionally MEDIUM 6---16

More severe injury medical attention
8
Serious injuries, broken bones, amputation etc
8 Occurs often HIGH 16---32
10 Loss of life / fatality 10 Could / has happened CRITICAL 32---40
C POTENTIAL DAMAGE / LOSS D ENVIRONMENT ACTION REQUIRED
Supervision, training, certification, method/risk assessments, safe work
0 No damage, minimal costs R10 – 100 0 No effect LOW procedures training, toolbox talks.
Good instruction.
Spillage,
Competent supervision, training certification, method/risk assessments, safe
2 Minor damage, small costs R100 – 1000 2 Minor effect noise, water, MEDIUM work procedures training, toolbox talks.
Change method, mitigate
dust /
Competent supervision, training certification, method/risk assessments, safe
4 Med damage, stoppage (On site repair) medium cost R1000 – 5000 4 Serious effect (Short term) vapours/ HIGH work procedures training, toolbox talks.
Change method, mitigate.
fauna and
8 8 Very serious effect (Long Term) flora
More serious damage / / loss / delay < R5000 - + Close competent supervision, training certification, method/risk assessments, Intolerable, change method, transfer
CRITICAL safe work procedures, PJO’s, work permits, training, toolbox talks. risk.
10 10 Catastrophic effect
Severe damage, long term stoppage, high costs

RISK EVALUATION
ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARD POSSIBLE RESULT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CONTROLS
A B C D R

1 Check work area Slip or fall or obstruction Injury to employees 2 0 2 0 4 Clean up the area Visual inspection

2 Hazardous chemical work Contaminate breast milk, Injury to fetus and 10 0 8 0 18 Not allowed near hazardous chemicals at all. Visual and physical inspection
injury fetus. contaminate breast milk
 Document Number
RPGW001/018
NICK RISK ASSESSMENT AND RATING FORM Revision Number

BOSHOFF PREGNANT WOMAN ON SITE 001

Date
28 DECEMBER 2018

PREGNANT WOMAN ON SITE

RISK EVALUATION
ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARD POSSIBLE RESULT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CONTROLS
A B C D R

3 Carrying heavy items Miscarriage Miscarriage, back pain , 10 0 8 0 18 Not to carry any item exceeding 9kg, if any item Visual inspection
exceeding 9kg fainting , high blood under 9kg must be carried breaks must be regularly Check weight before
pressure taken. Physical inspection

4 Working at heights Miscarriage Miscarriage, falling , high 10 0 8 0 18 No pregnant is allowed to work on heights under Physical check
blood pressure any circumstance.

5 Vibration and mechanical Long-term exposure may Miscarriage / premature 10 0 8 0 18 Avoid work that is likely to involve vibrations, Visual and physical inspection. Avoid the area and
shocks increase the risk of a labour. shocks or jolts task.
miscarriage or premature
labour.

6 Extreme heat Dizziness and fainting. Lactation may be impaired 10
by heat dehydration
0 8 0 18 Employers should limit the exposure of pregnant Physical inspection
and breast-feeding workers to extreme heat.
Arrangements for access to rest facilities and
refreshments should be made in conditions of
extreme heat.

7 Noise Elevate blood pressure and Elevate blood pressure 10 0 8 0 18 Employers should ensure compliance with Physical inspection
lead to tiredness and lead to tiredness, regulation 7 of the Environmental Regulations for
Fainting Workplaces, OHSA.

8 Physical and mental strain
May cause stress and give Rise to anxiety and raised 10 0 8 0 18 Employers should ensure that hours of work and Physical inspection
rise to anxiety and raised blood pressure the volume and pacing of work are not excessive
blood pressure and that, where practical, employees have some
measure of control over how their work is
organised. Seating should be available where
appropriate. Longer or more frequent rest breaks
will help to avoid or reduce fatigue.

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BOSHOFF
PREGNANT WOMAN ON SITE
ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARD
9 Prolonged sitting and standing Standing too long can result
in deep vein thrombosis,
varicose veins, premature
labour and even miscarriage.
10 Tobacco smoke Tobacco smoke contains
carbon monoxide and
carcinogenic and other
harmful substances
RISK ASSESSMENT AND RATING FORM
PREGNANT WOMAN ON SITE
POSSIBLE RESULT
Deep vein thrombosis,
varicose veins, premature
labour and even
miscarriage.
Smoking and the
inhalation of
environmental smoke
affects foetal blood supply
and can lead to retarded
growth and development
and more early childhood
diseases. Smoking carries
an increased risk of
cancer and cardiovascular
disease.
Document Number
RPGW001/018
Revision Number
001
Date
28 DECEMBER 2018
RISK EVALUATION
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CONTROLS
A B C D R
10 0 8 0 18 Workstations should be adjustable to allow for Physical inspection, change of work area to allow for
necessary changes in posture. comfort.
Pregnant employees who sit for long periods should
be provided with a proper chair with lumbar support
rest to prevent lower back pain. A footrest could
alleviate pain and discomfort in the case of both
sitting and standing workers.
Pregnant employees who work in a stationary
position should be given frequent rest breaks.
Mobility during breaks should be encouraged to
help prevent swelling of the ankles and improve
blood circulation.
Where work organisation permits task rotation, this
should be done to allow the worker to do tasks that
involve standing, sitting and moving.
10 0 8 0 18 Care should be taken to ensure that women Physical inspection, visual inspection.
employees are able to work without being exposed
to tobacco smoke.