Task Assessment

Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago

Task Assessment –
Work At Height- Cleaning of the
Indoor facility at the National Aquatic
Centre.

Health, Safety and Environment Department

Risk Ranking Matrix

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Probability (P) Unlikely Remote Occasional Frequent
(Category 1) (Category 2) (Category 3) (Category 4)
Not likely to occur in the Likely to occur once in the Likely to occur more than Likely to occur several
life of the facility. May life of the facility (e.g., once once in the life of the times in the life of the
occur in one of several like every 50 years). facility (e.g., once every 10 facility (e.g., once yearly).
facilities. years).
Severity (S)

(Level 1)
Insignificant

1 2 3 4

(Level 2)
Minor
mechanical/
equipment accident
with 1-Day lost time 2 4 6 8
injury/illness

(Level 3)
Major mechanical/
equipment accident
with and 2-3 Days
lost Time 3 6 9 12
injury/illness or
temporary
disability.

Catastrophic (Level 4)
Fatality,
mechanical/
equipment accident
with permanent 4 8 12 16
injury/illness or
disability.

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P Probability

S Severity

R Risk Rating – determined from P x S

R* Residual Risk – determined after corrective actions are implemented

ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable – the residual risk (R*) shall be as low
as reasonably practicable

JOB TASK HAZARDS HAZARD EFFECT P S R CORRECTIVE MEASURES R* ALARP

IDENTIFIED Y/N

Mobilization of Manual Strains, sprains, 3 3 9 Conduct a briefing on 6 Y

tools and Handling back injuries, nerve equipment & materials
equipment- Type injuries, joint or handling before
of ladder selected bone injuries commencement of work.
for job task.
Select the appropriate ladder
for work at height.

Proper lifting techniques to be

employed.

Use of appropriate PPE such as

safety glasses, safety gloves,
safety boots, N95 respirator.

Poor Slips, Trips & Falls 3 3 9 Ensure that proper 6 Y

Housekeeping Broken bones, cuts, housekeeping procedures are
abrasions followed before, during and
after the job.

Ensure all equipment are

properly stored.

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Be aware of the surroundings
by visually inspecting the area
before commencing work.

Isolation of the Electric Shock Severe burns, 2 4 8 Isolate the power source by 4 Y
main power Electric Burns Difficulty breathing, switching the power off in the
source for lights Cardiac arrest, main breaker.
Muscle pain,
Seizures,
Loss of Ensure that the main breaker
consciousness, area is secured by locking the
Property damage, door or supervised for the
Fatality duration of the task.

Removal of Access/Egress Slips, trips, falls 3 3 9 Conduct a visual inspection of 6 Y

lighting fixture the area prior to the
commencing the job.

Ensure that there are no

foreign objects that can
increase the risk of accidents.

Falls from height Broken bones, 3 4 12 There should be effective co- 4 Y

concussions, major ordination and communication
injuries, Fatality between personnel.

Proper selection and

inspection of ladders before
use. Certified scaffolding to be
used when necessary.

Fall protection such as safety

harnesses should be worn
when working at height.

There should be adequate

supervision throughout the
duration of the job to ensure
all safety parameters are met.

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An emergency rescue plan
should be established and
implemented.
Objects falling Bodily injury, 3 4 12 A tool belt should be used to 4
from height broken bones secure any tools when working
at height.

The work area should be

properly cordoned off.

Appropriate head protection

(helmet) should be worn.
Electric Shock Severe burns, 2 4 8 Confirm isolation of power 4 Y
Difficulty breathing, source before commencing
Cardiac arrest, work.
Muscle pain,
Seizures, Test leads and electrical
Loss of conduits for signs of power or
consciousness, residual power.
Property damage,
Fatality
Pinch points, Cuts, bruises, 3 3 9 Hand protection to be worn. 6 Y
sharp edges abrasions,
Lacerations If possible, avoid all pinch
points and sharp edges
The use of Lacerations, pinch 3 3 9 Inspection of all tools and 6 Y
defective tools points equipment should be carried
out by a competent before
use.

All tools must be certified for

electrical use.
Simultaneous Permanent 3 4 12 Work area should be properly 4 Y
operations disability, Fatality cordoned to prevent contact
with employees and moving
equipment.

Employees should always be

aware of their working
environment.
Exposure to dust Respiratory illness/ 3 2 6 The appropriate respiratory 4 Y
damage, allergic protection must be worn when
reactions working within dusty
environment such as a N95
respirator.
De-mobilization Manual Handling Strains, sprains, 3 3 9 Manual handling techniques 6 Y
of equipment Back injuries should always be employed.

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Use of appropriate PPE such as
safety glasses, safety gloves,
safety boots, N95 respirator.
Poor Slips, trips, falls 3 3 9 There should be proper 6 Y
Housekeeping housekeeping in the
designated work area.

Use of Personal Protective

Improper storage Slips, trips, falls 3 3 9
Equipment (PPE) such as
appropriate gloves, safety
glasses and safety footwear.
There should be a designated 6 Y
storage area for tools and
equipment after use.

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