Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).

Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background

You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.

Topic Comments
Name of organisation* RDX construction Pvt Ltd
Site location* Cochin, Kerala, India
Number of workers 210
RDX Construction company is well reputed company in Kerala established in 1984.Its head office
is in Mumbai. Company mainly deals with construction of dry dock. Brick work, excavation for
basement, plumbing, concreting, electrical, flooring, water proofing roofs, aluminium fabrications
welding and gas cutting works,
General description of the organisation compound wall works, Tile works. The normal working hours of the company is from 8 AM to 5
PM. Overtime works are also done according to
the work schedule. In the company there are two tea breaks of 15 minutes at 11 AM and 3.30 PM
and the lunch break of 1 hour from 1 PM to 2 PM

Description of the area to be included in the Different area like Excavation area, steel yard, chemical storage area, diesel storage area,
risk assessment carpentry area, and electrical area is covered in the risk assessment.
Any other relevant information The project manager is responsible for health and safety.
* If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
Outline how the risk assessment was carried

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 out this should include:
 sources of information consulted;
 who you spoke to; and
 how you identified:
- the hazards;
- what is already being done; and
- any additional controls/actions that
may be required.

Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name: RDX construction PVT. Ltd
Date of assessment:
Scope of risk assessment:

Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
1 Working Worker performing the 1) Tag system should be ensured Two week Project
at height work and worker 1) Catching nets are placed for scaffold were the green tag manager
height. below the area. below the slab to support indicates scaffold is fit for the work (Action 4)
workers if they and other hand red implies scaffold
Being involved on A worker's fall from a fall .edges of the slab. is unfit for work.
a scaffold with no scaffold can have
guard rails. serious 2) Ladders with hand rails are 2) Scaffold should be inspected by a One week Site engineer
consequences. It kept at 75-degree angle to competent person and verify it as (Action 2&3)
may lead. Injuries ground and tied to scaffold. safe prior to use.
to the skull, spinal
cord, and other 3) Permit are issued for height 3) Weekly checklist should be
essential sections work activity. provide for work at height activity Two weeks
of the and scaffolds.

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 Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
body can be fatal. 4) Scaffolding are erected by Site
proper platform and jack. 4) Perform a vertigo test to access a Two weeks supervisor
workers phobia of working at (Action 1)
5) Fall protections safety heights.
gears are provided.

2) Electrical Welding pipes without 1) Workers are wearing 1) Provide welding glass for eye Three days Site Engineer
hazard guards can lead to electric adequate PPEs for the work. protection. (Action 1)
shocks and eye injuries.
This also applies to 2) Conducted daily Tool box 2) Provide safety guard for all Two weeks Site Manager
The pipes are cut grinding machines and talk. electric equipment`s (Action 2)
and welded other hot works.
lacking any kind 3) Maintained proper 3) Inspect the all equipment`s before One day HSE Officer
of safe guarding. supervision. the work starts (Action 3)

3) Noise hazard Nearby workers of 1) protecting workers by 1) Eliminate the high noisy One week Site Engineer
compactor roller machine, providing ear muff/ear plug. compactor roller (Action 1)
Noise from roller Site supervisor etc…
compactor 2) Provided adequate intervals 2) Relocate the high noise work in Two weeks Site
machine, It may cause hearing loss. for workers separate area at the site supervisor
Concrete cutting High frequency sound (Action 2)
machines. cause more health issue.
like high blood pressure, 3) Aware of advantages of ear Site

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 Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
heart related problem. And muff/ear plug Two weeks supervisor
stress. (Action 3)

Site
4) Regular noise evaluation required Two weeks supervisor
(Action4)
4) Vibration Machine operators, 1) Provided adequate PPE`s 1) Provide proper safety gears for 4 Months Store
hazard coworkers, and also for the work the workers Manager
supervisors and visitors. (Action 1)
Using of high
vibration Vibration from concrete 2) All staff receive proper 2) Aware of consequences of Two weeks Site
producing crushing and breaking training to utilize vibration Vibration supervisor
machines machines can induce hand-held instruments (Action 2)
vibration, white fingers,
HAVS, nerve 3) Required heath survey Two weeks Project
damage, and joint pain. Manager
(Action 3)
4) Proper inspection and
maintenance need to be done Three months Project
Manager
(Action 4)

5) Manual Workers loading and 1) Periodic rest intervals are 1) Provide load carrying hand One month Plant
handling unloading bulky items, provided trolleys or Lifting trucks Manager
such as ash bags, (Action 1)
Manual handling occasionally employ
injuries can occur uncomfortable postures 2) Provide instruction seasons on Two month
unloading large and inadequate handling manual handling procedures Activity
materials in techniques. Manual supervisor

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 Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
awkward handling may cause a 3) Implement a system for periodic Two month (Action2)
positions or owing health risk, including back health survival checks for load Plant
to improper pain, spinal disc Manager
practices destruction, and (Action3)
muscle soreness. 4) Ensure adequate supervision One week
throughout loading and unloading Activity
activities Foreman
(Action 4)

6) Confined Oxygen deficiency or other 1) Close the open trenches 1) Provided proper PPE`s for the Two weeks Finance
spaces toxic gasses pose a and deep hole suggested work director
serious health danger, (Action1)
Underground potentially leading to 2) Barricade the area
drains and physical and 2) Implement permit work system Two weeks HSE Officer
overhead tanks. biological difficulties 3) Installed warning sign (Action 2)
boards
sewage and Workers may fall in to 3) Continuous Standby person Two weeks Site
pipeline works open spaces used for supervisor
sewage or pipeline (Action 3)
construction.
4) Maintain and follow adequate Two weeks Site
communication with co workers supervisor
(Action4)

5) Implement proper intervals shift Two weeks Project

rotating procedures Manager
(Action 4)

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 Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
7) Movement of Forklift can cause crashes 1) Frequent inspections and 1) Forklifts and other vehicles must One month Site Manager
people and by colliding with repairs of forklifts and cranes have their own defined paths and and site
vehicle pedestrians on the route. walkway for peoples supervisor
Materials can fall on 2) Operators of forklifts and (Action 1)
Forklifts, cranes, persons while on the road. cranes should be qualified and
other vehicles Other vehicle may destroy authorized
and people on the with forklifts and cranes. 2) Install a speed regulator for Two weeks Site engineer
site. forklifts and other vehicles on the rand safety
workplace manager
(Action 2)

3) A speed restrictions of10km/hr One week Safety

must be implemented Manager
(Action 3)

4) Implement fines and sanctions for One week Project

rule offenders manager and
site manager
(Action 4)
8) Fire Workers, Operators, Site 1) A fire extinguisher is 1) Goggles and suitable PPE`s One month Safety officer
supervisors displayed on every spot should be provide to welders, (Action 1)
Welding, gas Grinders and cutting operators
cutting and Workplace injuries due to 2) Provided instruction and
handling of gas fires and burns. The guidance for employees and
cylinders and improper handling gas operators 2) Proper ventilation allows for the
fuels cylinders and fuel escape of weld fumes and other
containers. Inhalation of dangerous pollutants One month Project
the fumes from the Manager
welding (Action 2)

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 Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
3) Separate flammable and
combustible substances
Two weeks Site
supervisor
(Action 3)
4) Adequate segregation is required
for welding and gas cutting work
One weeks Project
Manager
(Action 4)
5) Maintain proper housekeeping

Two weeks Supervisor

(Action 5)

10) Health
welfare and
workplace
environment

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 Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial
arguments

Justification for action 1

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)

Specific legal arguments

Consideration of likelihood AND severity

 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk

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 assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk

Justification for action 2

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)

Specific legal arguments

Consideration of likelihood AND severity

 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk

Justification for action 3

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)

Specific legal arguments

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 Consideration of likelihood AND severity
 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk

Part 4: Review, communicate and check

Suggested word counts for each section:
 Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
 How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
 Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.
Planned review date/period with
reasoning
How the risk assessment findings will be
communicated AND who you need to tell
How you will follow up on the risk
assessment to check that the actions
have been carried out

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