PPM-FRM-GEN-079 Contractor Baseline Risk Assessment

CONTRACTOR BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

Effective Date 20.01.2017
Contractor name Maincon Civils
Revision Date 20.01.2024
Department Revision 05
Section
Team Members
Initials & Surname Employee Number Appointment/ designation Signature

A. Joubert CEO
V. Da Silva Site Supervisor
B. Marais n/a Safety Consultant
B. Gammelin n/a Safety Consultant
J. Joubert SHE Rep
Z. Mndebele Foreman
M. Ngcobo Foreman
F. Sitale General Worker
E. Mahlobo General Worker
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Risk Assessment Matrix
CONSEQUENCE INCREASING PROBABILITY

A B C D E
Never heard of Heard of Has happened in Has happened Has happened
Environment
in industry the in the the organization or at the location or more than
industry more that once per more than once once per year
People
year in industry in the at the location

organization
Slight Health effect /

Slight impact 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
Injury
Minor Health effect / 2B 2C

Minor impact 2A 2D 2E
Injury Low Risk
Major Health effect / 3C

Moderate impact 3A 3B 3D 3E
Injury Medium Risk
4D
PTD* or Fatality Major impact 4A 4B 4C 4E
High Risk
5C
More than 3 fatalities Massive damage 5A 5B 5D 5E
Significant

Hazard (Cause of the

Task Steps Potential Unwanted Event Consequence Existing Controls Additional Controls Risk Ranking
Event)
Mining, Plant & Slipping, Tripping & Falling Uneven or slippery surfaces Injury to person: Good housekeeping Walkways and stairways 3D – Medium
Engineering Fractures, sprains & shall be maintained for should be adequately
strains on muscles floor surfaces, working designed, constructed,
area surfaces, stairways, and maintained to
and walkways. prevent slippery
surfaces.
Surfaces are to be kept Walkways and stairways

clean and clear of shall be provided with
unnecessary adequate and effective
obstructions. lighting to ensure clear
visibility during hours of
darkness.
Warning signs shall be
erected to warn persons
of change conditions in When working at night
surface such as but not ensure that uneven
limited to: height, surfaces are well
illuminated.
slippery, wet, and
restricted areas.
Regular inspection of
walkways, stairways, and
Safety footwear shall be uneven surfaces to be
issued to all persons and conducted by
such person shall wear supervisors.
the footwear as
intended. All damage to buildings,
structures and floors
Persons carrying a load must be reported.
must do it in such a way
that his/her view is not


Event)
obstructed by the object.

He/she must first walk
the path to observe if it is
safe and free of
obstacles.
Watch footing when

walking or working on
uneven and/or slippery
surfaces.
Use the handrail when

climbing up or down
stairs. Always maintain
the 3-point contact rule.
(Two hands and one foot
or two feet and one
hand.)
No running allowed on
Mining premises.
Unsafe areas to be
barricaded off and
signposted.
Submitting SHEQ Late submission File not approved Financial A contractor alignment Site Manager & 3D – Medium
documentation Incomplete implications session is to be Supervisor to ensure that
all relevant & required


Event)
documentation Lost time arranged during the documentation is

adjudication period to submitted timeously.
ensure that there is a
clear understanding of
the safety file
requirements.
Timely submission of file

as per requirement to
provide suitable time for
potential resubmission
due to corrections
required.
SHE department to
ensure all personnel
details are current and
kept up to date.
Client Not being able to work Personnel not available for Financial All bookings are to be Proper planning to be put 3C – Medium
requirements: according to the time bookings implications coordinated with the in place before the actual
• Medicals schedule planned and Failed medicals / clearing / Fines assistance of the site commencement dates to
agreed upon training managers and client ensure employees are
• Inductions Lost time
available for the training
• Security No available booking dates representatives.
and medicals.
clearances
• Specialized SHE department to Strict rules in place
training ensure that all medicals (Disciplinary procedure
are done as per client of Maincon) all
requirements and kept employees will be


Event)
up to date. required to adhere to.

Specialized training will
be booked well in
advance and renewed
as required.
Persons failing security

clearance will be
removed from work
sites.
Transportation of Lost time, project delay Incompetent driver Financial / legal Vehicles to be inspected All loads to be checked 5B - Significant
Personnel / Invalid driver’s / vehicle implications daily and all findings and secured by the
Equipment and license Property damage recorded. Driver & cleared by the
material to site Supervisor before
Unsafe vehicle Serious injuries
driving.
Unsafe road conditions Multiple fatalities Any defects or
Unstable load abnormalities must be Only the allowed amount
reported and rectified. of passengers allowed.
Licenses must be
checked regularly and
renewed annually.
Personnel must be
separated from the load
by a physical barrier.
Vehicle must not be


Event)
overloaded, always refer

to the vehicle’s SWL
Passengers must always
wear their safety belts.
No persons may be
transported on the open
back of an LDV.
Site establishment Fines Delivery Drivers arriving at Financial Delivery schedule Supervisory Control 2B – Low
the mine with no security implications available well in advance
clearance. Lost time of the planned deliveries
Lay-down area not allocated Property damage
Lay-down area not cleared Obtaining correct
delivery procedures,
guidelines, and
templates to enable
correct applications
Identify correct office /

persons for submission
of delivery applications
Timely submission of
application
documentation


Event)
Communication and
follow-up of application
approvals
Deliveries scheduled
during normal working
hours.
Detailed logistics
schedule.
A proposed lay-down
area lay-out should be
submitted for approval to
the client
Regular Site visits

should be conducted to
ascertain project
progress.
Loading / offloading Non-compliance with Employees / Driver not sure Property damage Ensure all staff is trained Supervisory Control & 3C - Medium
of equipment / Mine traffic Management where the offloading zone is, Serious injuries in the correct lifting Awareness Training (In-
material Plan incorrect lifting techniques techniques. House)
with regards to manual
handling.
Delivery area / offloading
area to be


Event)
communicated to
employees / driver
before offloading or
delivery takes place.
Obtaining necessary No access Unlawful access Lost time All relevant daily Supervisor & Site 2B - Low
permits paperwork has to be Manager to ensure
completed and signed compliance
off before any work
commences.
All relevant permits must

be obtained from
designated persons
Start in a good posture.
Keep the load close to

the waist.
Adopt a stable position.
Get a good hold.
Do not put your fingers

where you cannot see
them.


Event)
Inspecting Equipment not inspected Lack of knowledge Damaged Lost time Daily pre-use checks will All tools & equipment to 1C - Low
equipment / incorrect tools or equipment be done by a competent be serviced at their
person and all findings prescribed intervals as
will be recorded. set out by the
manufacturers.
Damaged tools /
equipment must be
taken out of service and
fixed or replaced
Inspecting work area Unsafe work area Elevated work area Lost time Access to the work site No employee will be 2D - Medium
Adverse weather conditions Injury will be controlled, no made to work in unsafe
unauthorized persons conditions.
will be allowed access.
The site supervisor and
SHE personnel are to
Where work area is
inspect and assess the
elevated above 2m from work area. Any hazards
the ground and deemed or irregularities will be
as an unsafe work area, recorded and
employees will be issued communicated to the
with fall arrest relevant personnel.
equipment.
No work will be
permitted in rainy
conditions.
Working at Heights Falling from heights, Untrained worker Minor – serious All persons performing Fall Protection 4B - Medium
failure of fall arrest No / damaged fall arrest Injuries work at heights must equipment to be serviced


Event)
equipment equipment Possible fatality have valid working at / replaced as required.

No safe anchoring points. heights training.
Falling material, tools or No defective fall
equipment Supervisor to ensure protection equipment to
sufficient fall arrest be used.
equipment is available at
the work site. Regular toolbox talks on
the safety of Working at
Heights.
Fall arrest equipment to
be visually inspected
All employees have 3-
daily before use. point contact at all times
when working at heights.
Only use approved
anchoring points
Using a ladder Unsafe ladders Unsecured ladder, Unsafe Injury When climbing up or If a safe angle cannot be 2C - Low
climbing methods, Unsafe down, climb the ladder maintained the ladder
behavior or unsafe acts rungs one at a time must be properly
while working on ladders. secured at the top.
.
When exceeding a
All employees using the
height of 1.8m fall arrest ladder to concentrate on
equipment must be the job / task at hand.
engaged unless
otherwise indicated by
the site.
The ladder must always

be secured if someone is


Event)
standing or climbing on
it.
Either by an assistant
below or by securing the
top to the structure.
Never push away from

or exude force on
structure when on a
ladder.
Never carry anything in

your hands when
climbing a ladder.
After reaching the

correct working position,
tools/material should be
hander or hoisted to
worker using safe
methods.
Working in close Making contact with Nip points Possible fatality LOCK-OUT Before Do not wear any loose- 4B - Medium
proximity to moving moving / rotating Stored kinetic energy Loss of limb working on any conveyor fitting clothing or jewelry.
/rotating machinery machinery / equipment / machinery with moving
Property damage
& rotating parts. Only authorized
employees to work in this


Event)
Know the location of the area.

emergency "shut-off"
devices and how to use
them.
Never tamper with any

safety devices or guards
Never climb on or stand

on guards
Never climb on or over a

conveyor belt /
machinery with moving &
rotating parts, use
designated walkways
and crossings
Using basic hand Lack of safety measures Sharp edges Minor injuries Correct PPE to be worn Toolbox talks on relevant 2B - Low
tools Nip points Lost time safety topics.
Incorrect tools Employees to be
instructed on the correct Any & all defective tools
usage of hand tools. to be removed from
service to be repaired or
replaced.
No home-made tools
may be used. Once repaired or
replaced, tools are to be
inspected before use.


Event)
The foreman is to ensure

that the correct tools are
made available and
being utilized.
Regular inspections
(documented) on the
various hand tools.
Hot work Lack of knowledge / Fire Injury, burns Sufficient quantities of Hot works permit to be 3C - Medium
competence, risk taking Fumes fire prevention and issued before any hot
extinguishing equipment work commences.
Smoke
to be made available. Applicable safety
signage in place.
All employees receive
basic firefighting training. Supervisory Control.
Supervisor to ensure
that the correct types of
fire extinguishers are
available.
Firefighting equipment
must be inspected
monthly by a qualified
person and all findings
recorded.


Event)
Firefighting equipment
must be serviced
annually and if
necessary, removed
from service.
Employees must be
made aware of
emergency
preparedness protocol.
Employees should
familiarize themselves
with possible escape
routes and the locations
of firefighting equipment.
Where possible
flammable material
should be removed from
the work area.
When necessary fire-

resistant clothing
deemed should be worn.
Regular fire drills must


Event)
be held.
Environmental Pollution & tripping Poor housekeeping Environmental All off cuts to be picked Housekeeping inspection 1C - Low
factors Impact up daily and stored at to be done to ensure
lay-down area. compliance with site
standards
Minor Injuries
All waste produced
during task will be
disposed of according to
site specifications.
Emergency Non-compliance with Lack of knowledge Wrongful actions Any / all emergency Toolbox talks & Induction 1B - Low
emergency plans plans and procedures to training
be communicated to all
employees on site with
documented proof of
attendance. Site
emergency plans also to
be communicated.
First Aid Lack of equipment No inspections and Delay in treatment First Aiders to have valid First Aid treatment 1B - Low
restocking of the First Aid Kit training. register to be available to
documents cases
treated.
Inspections on the First Awareness training
Aid box to be done and
Inductions
documented.
Tool
Confined Spaces Untrained Lack of knowledge Can cause injury to Permit to work to be Safety Signage to 3B - Low
person, bruising issued and signed indicate Confined
shock and breathing before any entry is Spaces.


Event)
difficulties allowed.
Supervisory Control
Confined Spaces
training to be provided
for employees.
Buddy-buddy system to
be used when working in
Confined Spaces.
Correct PPE to be used

when working in
confined spaces.
Site work: Employees not aware of Not aware / not adhering to Fractures, fatalities All moving equipment in Toolbox talks 5C - Significant
Moving vehicles, the moving vehicles, the traffic management plan and other mild to the area to use
equipment, and machinery / equipment on site moderate injuries designated routes on Induction Training
machinery site and not deviate from
them unless instructed to
do so by Management.
Employees not to
deviate from the
designated walkways.
Safety signage indicating
the moving machinery in
the area.
Noise exposure Loss of hearing Employees being exposed to Injury, lost time Safety Signage to be in HIRA to be conducted 3B - Low


Event)
noise for prolonged periods place and clearly visible. before work commences.
Hearing protection to be
worn at all times when
an employee is present
in areas where they are
exposed to noise.
Safety signage indicating

where the use of hearing
protection is applicable
Electricity Lightning Discharge Thunderstorms Fire No work to be done in Toolbox Talks 4B - Medium
Burns adverse weather
Electrical Shock conditions
Electricity Exposed wiring Touching open electrical Burns All electrical work must A site assessment of 4C - Medium
wires or where stored Electrical Shock be conducted by overhead power lines
electrical energy has built up competent / authorized and a system in place to
(static electricity) personnel; control the risks
associated with working
in close proximity to
Appropriate PPE prevent contact by
(including arc flash personnel or equipment.
protection) requirements
must be identified and A High Voltage (greater
used for electrical work; than 1200 volts AC or
1500 volts ripple free
DC) Permit System that
When work is conducted includes a requirement
in confined spaces


Event)
appropriate lights needs for a second competent

to be used. person to be present
during any high voltage
isolation or restoration
There must be a process for the purposes of
for removing electrical performing electrical
equipment from service work on high voltage
if it is unfit for use or equipment;
unsafe for its purpose;
Persons working within a
Where work is to be 20-meter horizontal
distance from high
conducted on electrical
tension overhead power
equipment the energy lines will require
sources must be isolated permission from the
in accordance with the responsible engineer
energy isolation, lockout, under his conditions.
and verification
procedure. Ensure that all structures
and lightning detectors
are properly earthed.
Site security Physical / Verbal abuse Improper people skills, Work delay, Site security prevents Training of employees to 2B - Low
misuse of authority employee unrests unauthorized access. treat fellow employees
with respect (Diversity
training).
No visitors will be
allowed to access the
Grievance procedure for
site unaccompanied or
employees to resolve
without an appointment. matters with the help of
supervisors.


Event)
All employees and

visitors shall be tested
for alcohol and
substance abuse as per
company policy.
In case of riots or unrest,
SAPS and security
reinforcement shall be
deployed to site.
Diseases Exposure to diseases Contact with contaminated/ Food poisoning Signage indicating Regular awareness and 3B - Low
infected body fluids or blood, (salmonella) drinkable /non drinkable education campaigns on
Needles & other skin water must be adhered diseases and proactive
piercing instruments, to and communicated. measures.
Skin penetration
exposure to airborne virus
(injury)
(Hepatitis/ TB), ingestion of
food or drink contaminated Employees have
by bacteria/parasites: periodical medical Employees to:
resulting in surveillance to ensure all Apply protection when
employees are healthy applying first aid,
and fit for work. (gloves, masks etc.).
Take pride in personal
appearance and
No needles to be hygiene.
present on site unless it
is required for medical Clear food waste.
use (for example Insulin
injections etc.)
Wash hands before
eating and after visiting
the bathroom


Event)
Thermal exposure Exposure to extreme heat / Working in the sun / Heat exhaustion / Employees must: Toolbox Talks 2C - Low
cold extremely cold weather Heatstroke Be aware of
signs/symptoms of heat- Awareness training
related illnesses.
Monitor yourself and co-

workers.
Avoid direct & extended

exposure to the sun or
other heat sources.
Drink sufficient water.
Take regular breaks

Visibility on site Poor visibility when working Exposure to dust storms or Injury Employees to be visible Toolbox Talks 2B - Low
/ Poor visibility of excessive dust generation to all operators at all
employees times by wearing Awareness Training
Poor or Insufficient lighting approved reflective
clothing.
Where natural light /

lighting provided is not
sufficient to illuminate
the area of work
adequately, additional


Event)
lighting is to be provided.
Allergies Breathing difficulty / Bee sting Anaphylactic shock All known allergies to be Toolbox Talks 3B - Low
swelling communicated to the
Scorpion sting Skin irritation Supervisor and
documented
Not communicating known Breathing restriction
allergies to Supervisor Report exposure
immediately to
Supervisor / First Aider


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CONTRACTOR BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

CONTRACTOR BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

Initials & Surname Employee Number Appointment/ designation Signature

E. Mahlobo General Worker

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Risk Assessment Matrix

CONSEQUENCE INCREASING PROBABILITY

year in industry in the at the location

Slight Health effect /

Minor Health effect / 2B 2C

Major Health effect / 3C

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Hazard (Cause of the

Surfaces are to be kept Walkways and stairways

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Hazard (Cause of the

obstructed by the object.

Watch footing when

Use the handrail when

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Hazard (Cause of the

documentation Lost time arranged during the documentation is

Timely submission of file

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Hazard (Cause of the

up to date. required to adhere to.

Persons failing security

Vehicle must not be

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Hazard (Cause of the

overloaded, always refer

Identify correct office /

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Hazard (Cause of the

Regular Site visits

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Hazard (Cause of the

All relevant permits must

Start in a good posture.

Keep the load close to

Adopt a stable position.

Get a good hold.

Do not put your fingers

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Hazard (Cause of the

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Hazard (Cause of the

equipment equipment Possible fatality have valid working at / replaced as required.

The ladder must always

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Hazard (Cause of the

Never push away from

Never carry anything in

After reaching the

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Hazard (Cause of the

Know the location of the area.

Never tamper with any

Never climb on or stand

Never climb on or over a

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Hazard (Cause of the

The foreman is to ensure