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RISK ASSESSMENT

LOCATION Eastern Perumai at Fujairah Port (Drydock area) SCRAPPING, HYDROBLASTING, POWERTOOLING AND PAINTING
ACTIVITY
DEPARTMENT BLASTING AND PAINTING ACTIVITY.

ASSESSMENT NO. RA-0021


ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED
ASSESSMENT DATE 16-Dec-23 BALA, SINGARAM,ANIL,KABIR
BY
REVISION NO. 0

RISK RATING (RR) RISK RATING (RR)


RISK RISK
TASK STEP HAZARDS CURRENT RISKS Before controls CONTROL MEASURES Residual Risk
CATEGORY CATEGORY
S L RR S L RR
1. Conducting Pre task • Incorrect information • Incident occurrence 3 3 9 MEDIUM • PTB/TBT conducted by trained and competent personnel. 3 1 3 LOW
Briefing/ Toolbox talk • Inefficient communication • Personal injury • PTB/TBT conducted on specific task by referring relevant work
• Non-designated area instructions/ TRA and communicate all potential hazards/ control
measures.
• PTB/TBT conducted as safe designated area, avoiding environmental
distractions and language barriers.

2. Mobilization & • Slip, trip & fall • Serious injury due to wet 3 3 9 MEDIUM • All work area and walkways clear of materials, cables, etc. 3 1 3 LOW
Demobilization of surface • Proper Illumination must provide in the area.
equipment and • Poor cable management. • Proper housekeeping is carried out.
materials to project • Serious injury due to loose 3 3 9 MEDIUM • Materials are stored on assigned secured locations. 3 1 3 LOW
location. materials stored on work • Where material cannot be cleared, CAUTION signs to be posted and
Housekeeping. area & walkway. barricaded.

• Manual Handling • Back Injury due to 2 4 8 MEDIUM • Manual lift by using the legs. 2 1 2 LOW
improper body positioning • Do not use force from the back.
• Bad lifting technique. • Do not manual lift if material exceeds 20kg.
• Use mechnical device for lifting heavy materials.
• Hand/Finger injury due to 3 3 9 MEDIUM • Use hand gloves. 3 1 3 LOW
caught in beetween • Use of foot protection.
material and surface. • Operatives to coordinate properly when lifting/lowering the material.
• Crush of foot due to fall of • Establish a firm grip on the material.
material. • Ensure no oil, grease or water to avoid slip from hand.
• Ensure ground is level and hard.
• Ensure firm footing when lifting to avoid pipe from dropping

To determine Risk Rating refer to Risk Potential Matrix; S = Severity of Injury L = Likelihood to Occurrence Risk Score (RR) = S x L
Rev. 0
RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK RATING (RR) RISK RATING (RR)
RISK RISK
TASK STEP HAZARDS CURRENT RISKS Before controls CONTROL MEASURES Residual Risk
CATEGORY CATEGORY
S L RR S L RR
3. Lifting of heavy • Lifting • Property damage Physical 4 3 12 HIGH • Conduct toolbox talks prior start of work. Ensure lifting equipment is 4 1 4 LOW
materials and • Falling object • Injury such as fracture, certified safe to use.
equipment. cut,crush,etc. • Only competent person to operate the equipment.
• Barricade the area.
• Only authorized persons to enter the work area.
• Ensure stability of the ground prior lift.
• Keep hands & feet from the line of fire.
• Travel path of forklift must always be clear.
• Falling objects • Physical injury due to fall 4 3 12 HIGH • Use of PPE such as head protection. 4 1 4 LOW
• Loose material of materials • Barricade the work area and put necessary signage. No workers shall
• Incomplete guardrail exist under scaffolding materials.
system (toe board) • Ensure hand tools are tied-off.
• Transfer materials to and from height with a use of rope/bucket. Do
not throw materials.
• Never stock object near edges of scaffolding.
• Clear small loose materials on the scaffold by putting on container.

4. Barnacle Scrapping • Manual Handling • Physical Injury 4 2 8 MEDIUM • Conduct toolbox talks prioor to start activity. 4 1 4 LOW
• Overhead congestion • Ensure hand tools are in good working condition.
• Wear appropriate PPEs.
• Avoid over reaching, install long handle if required.

To determine Risk Rating refer to Risk Potential Matrix; S = Severity of Injury L = Likelihood to Occurrence Risk Score (RR) = S x L
Rev. 0
RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK RATING (RR) RISK RATING (RR)
RISK RISK
TASK STEP HAZARDS CURRENT RISKS Before controls CONTROL MEASURES Residual Risk
CATEGORY CATEGORY
S L RR S L RR
5. Hydroblasting using • High Pressure Waterjet • Physical injury due to 4 4 16 HIGH • Conduct toolbox talk prior activity. 4 1 4 LOW
high pressure waterjet • Flying Object flying objects. • Coordinate always with other party in regards with the work progress
on Surface. • Excessive noise • Penetration to skin of high to avoid conflict of work.
• Slip, trip and fall pressure waterjet • Wear appropriate PPE (ear plugs, face shield, body armor, etc.)
• Incompetent personnel. • Ensure that the equipment is in safe working condition. High pressure
hose must be visually inspected prior activity for damages and
deterioration.
• Install whip check for the high pressured connections.
• Barricade the area.
• Provide necessary signage.
• Unauthorized person not to enter the area.
• Ensure pre-job and daily equipment checklist have been done prior
activity.
• Ensure high pressure connections are not placed on access/egress. •
Hang hoses whenever crossing access/egress. Provide warning tape if
crossing access/egress.

6. Powertooling. • Physical Injury • Defected powertools 3 4 12 MEDIUM • Conduct toolobox talk prior start of the work. 3 1 3 LOW
• Electrical hazard • Incompetent personnel • Wear appropriate PPEs.
• Electrocution • Ensure powertool in good working condition.
• Strictly on identified area to work only.
• Use industrial socket only.
• Electrical cables must not have contact to water.
• Cable management must maintain.

To determine Risk Rating refer to Risk Potential Matrix; S = Severity of Injury L = Likelihood to Occurrence Risk Score (RR) = S x L
Rev. 0
RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK RATING (RR) RISK RATING (RR)
RISK RISK
TASK STEP HAZARDS CURRENT RISKS Before controls CONTROL MEASURES Residual Risk
CATEGORY CATEGORY
S L RR S L RR
7. Painting the vessel. • Paint, paint vapor • Fire 4 4 16 HIGH • Conduct toolbox talk prior to start activity. 4 1 4 LOW
• Environmental hazard • Short/Long term physical • Wear appropriate PPE (mask with organic cartridge, disposable
effect coverall, etc.)
• Spill • Ensure that the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Provide necessary signage.
• Unauthorized person not to enter the area.
• Ensure no hotwork activity nearby the planned painting area.
• Ensure to inform other work party that may get affected with the
planned painting work prior start of the activity.
• Ensure to cover the paint container when not in use.
• Ensure the use of drip tray to prevent spill.
• Work at Height • Injury due to fall from 4 3 12 HIGH • Ensure that scaffold was tagged GREEN (safe to use) prior climbing the 4 1 4 LOW
height scaffold.
• When using ladder, ensure it is in good condition.
• Ascend and decend the ladder using three point contact. Ensure
proper hand grip on the ladder. Never carry any material while using
ladder.
• Use full body harness whenever working at height.
• Report slippery surfaces/ unsafe scaffold.
• Ensure complete guard rails whenever working at height. (Top rail,
Mid rail and toe board).
• Injury due to fall of 4 3 12 HIGH • Use of PPE such as head protection. 4 1 4 LOW
materials • Barricade the work area and put necessary signage.
• Ensure hand tools are tied-off.
• Ensure toe-board on the scaffold.
• Transfer materials to and from height with a use of rope/bucket. Do
not throw materials.
• Never stock object near edges of scaffolding.
• Clear small loose materials on the scaffold by putting on container.

To determine Risk Rating refer to Risk Potential Matrix; S = Severity of Injury L = Likelihood to Occurrence Risk Score (RR) = S x L
Rev. 0
RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK RATING (RR) RISK RATING (RR)
RISK RISK
TASK STEP HAZARDS CURRENT RISKS Before controls CONTROL MEASURES Residual Risk
CATEGORY CATEGORY
S L RR S L RR
5. Working in hot • Hot environment • Short/Long term physical 3 3 9 HIGH • Conduct awareness toolbox talk with regards to heat stress. Hydrate/ 3 1 3 LOW
environment effect of heat drink water.
• Heat stress • Ensure work/ rest cycle.
• Heat exhaustion • Provision of shaded area such as umbrella and other better options.
• Provision of refreshment aid to the workers.

6. Working at night (if • Poor illumination • Poor judgement due to 4 2 8 MEDIUM • Ensure proper planning and supervision during night shift work. 4 1 4 LOW
required) • Slip and trip poor illumination. • Provision of sufficient lighting for better visibility at work site.
• Minimum Supervision. • Maintain proper housekeeping at all times.
• Slip and trip. • Never use dark glass while working at night.

To determine Risk Rating refer to Risk Potential Matrix; S = Severity of Injury L = Likelihood to Occurrence Risk Score (RR) = S x L
Rev. 0
RISK POTENTIAL MATRIX

LIKELIHOOD
RISK POTENTIAL MATRIX
1 2 3 4 5
Unlikely Possible Likely (easily
Very Unlikely Very Likely (common
(unlikely (foreseeable foreseeable - odd
SEVERITY People Asset Environment Reputation (freak event - no occurrence - aware
sequence of under unusual icident may
known history) of incident)
event) circumstances) occur)

1 No visible Slight
Slight Effect Slight Impact LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW
Negligible injury - no pain Damage

Minor cuts,
2 bruises - no Minor
Minor Effect Minor Impact LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM
Slight long term Damage
effects

Heavy bruising,
3 Local Considerable
deep flesh Localized Effect LOW LOW MEDIUM HIGH HIGH
Moderate Damage Impact
wound, LTI

Lost Time
4 Major National
accidents & Major Effect LOW MEDIUM HIGH HIGH HIGH
Severe Damage Impact
major injuries

Long term
5 Extensive International
disability or Massive Effect LOW MEDIUM HIGH HIGH HIGH
Very Severe Damage Impact
Death

RISK LEVEL ACCEPTABLE RISK LEVEL TOLERABLE RISK LEVEL IS NOT TOLERABLE
(Existing risk control measures to be reviewed to ensure ALARP) (additional risk control measures to be implemented)

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