Cairo–HSEQ–P–09

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Cairo-HSE-F-16.b

(Non Routine Activities Form) Ref.No.:- DSQ - 02

Job: Radiographic test Assessment team (Names): Risk to: People/Health/Assets/Environment

Ahmed Hussein (DSQ Projects HSE)
Location: Phase B Date: 10/04/2018.
Mohamed Fathy (PETROJET HSE)

Activity
Risk
Hazard Hazard Source Causes Most serious events & Risk Potential Controls and Preventive Measures
Accepted
ID Consequences
P H A E (Exist / Needed) ?
Yes/ No
- Contractor to notify Company before bring a
radioactive source to the site.
- If source is to be held on site, storage location to
be agreed with DISOUCO.
- Container for radioactive source shall be
sufficiently secure to prevent loss / unauthorised
E:- Incorrect storage; exposure or dispersal.
unshielded radioactive - Container for radioactive source shall provide
source protection needed to withstand damage for
(1) Exposure to foreseeable use / misuse and fire.
Ionizing C:-
H-20-S- Ionizing H/ - Container for radioactive source shall provide
Storage of the Radiation – M - - Yes
108 radiation - Long term health risk M adequate shielding to ensure the surface dose rate
ionizing source Closed (Ir 192)
source ultimately fatal. never exceeds 2millisieverts / hr.
- The store shall offer protection from the
- Multiple Fatality
weather and protection against fire.
- The store shall provide shielding to ensure the
area outside the store is as low as possible. The
dose rate outside the store shall not exceed
2millisieverts / hr.
- The store shall provide adequate ventilation to
prevent the build up of gases and vapours.
- The store shall provide proper physical security.

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 - No corrosive or flammable substances shall be
stored in the area.

- Source secured in suitable container prior to beginning

transportation.
- Obtain a license from local authority to transport the
source.
- Vehicle and Container to be clearly marked as
Radioactive source.
- Emergency equipment to accompany in case of an
accident.
- Emergency procedures to be in place with relevant
contact numbers - i.e. Egyptian Nuclear Authority
E:- Turn-over truck, fall of - Certified driver & inspected vehicle is a must & avoid
ionizing source , collision of driving in adverse weather conditions 7 adhered to
trailer with, Other vehicle / safety & traffic rules.
On Land Collision with pedestrians.
(2) -Road Preparation, removal of potential obstacles off-
Transport /
Transportation H-10-S- Demobilization H/ road.
Ionizing C:- M M - Yes
of the ionizing 50 of equipment M
radiation 1- Major injury. -Guidance of the truck if required.
source source 2- Long term health -Trucks to be inspected & certified.
risk ultimately fatal.
3- Major damage. -Reviewing the competence of the driver (have driving
license)
-Issuing a PTW, ionizing radiation source & mobile
equipment entry certificate.
-Not exceed limit speed on roods and drive slowly &
carefully inside village roads (20 Km/Hr).
- Follow traffic rules out DISOUCO sites.
- Driver to use seat belt.
- All vehicles must have fire extinguisher.
- Avoid driving in adverse weather condition.
- All vehicles must be equipped with reversing alarms.

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 - Provision of first aid kits in the location & Ambulance
to be available near to the work location.

E:- Inaccurate driving - Certified competent driver.

maneuvers / uncontrolled
- Certified competent banks man for directions.
vehicles due to slippery
surface. - Firm Vehicle Access.
Extreme
H 11 –S Environmental - Avoid driving in adverse weather conditions
weather C:- M - M M Yes
62 Hazards (slippery surfaces, high fog, …).
conditions
1- Single Fatality.
2- Major Damage.
3- Short term localized
environmental effect.

E:- Inappropriate
combustion of the trailer - Mechanical Inspection of the vehicle.
Exhaust fuel.
H 22 –S - Routine monitoring for exhaust emissions.
Toxic Gases fumes from - - - M Yes
115 C:- Minimal environmental
the vehicles - Install environmental package for all exhausts
harm , recoverable
immediately

E:- Exposure to individuals - Calibrated survey meters to shall be used at all

on ionizing radiation times.
- No radiographer shall be exposed to
Exposure to C:-
Ionizing 2millisieverts / hr.
H-20-S- Ionizing H/ H/
Radiation – - Long term health risk - - - All exposures of individuals shall be as low as Yes
108 radiation M M
Closed (Ir 192) ultimately fatal. reasonably practicable. This limitation shall be
(3) source
achieved by use of shielding, distance from the
Carrying out - Multiple Fatality
exposure point and limit of exposure duration.
Radiographic - Using colimeter during radiographic test.
test
- All equipment shall be properly maintained and
Exposure to E:- Exposure to unshielded checked before use.
Ionizing
H-20-S- Ionizing source H/ H/ - 'Controlled' areas shall be clearly defined and
Radiation – - - Yes
108 radiation M M evacuated.
Closed (Ir 192) C:-
source - Emergency tools, shielding, isotope container
shall be available.
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 - Long term health risk - Controlled areas shall be managed with barriers,
ultimately fatal. warning signs, dose-meters and flashing beacons.
- In an emergency situation the siren shall be
- Multiple Fatality
sounded. Contact the Emergency Response Team.
Manage the barriers to prevent unauthorized
access.
- Using colimeter during radiographic test.
- All radiographic test must be carried out at after
sun set to ensure that all farmers had been
evacuated.
- All isotopes shall be locked in a secure store
when not in use.
E:- Exposure to unshielded - Recorded daily checks of storage area and when
source. in use shall be maintained.
- After recovering the lost / stolen source, the
Ionizing If the source C:-
H-20-S- H/ H/ source shall be carefully checked to ensure its
Radiation – is lost or - - Yes
108 - Long term health risk M M integrity.
Closed (Ir 192) stolen
ultimately fatal. - Isotope details and Container details shall be
available at all times.
- Multiple Fatality. - Notify the Egyptian Nuclear Authority
immediately.
- Apply emergency procedures.
- Contractor shall notify Company when they
E:- Incorrect working intend to carry out radiography
procedure. - Only Competent radiographers to be used
Exposure to
Ionizing C:- - PTW, radiographic test certificate and working
H-20-S- Ionizing H/ H/
Radiation – - - procedures shall be in place. Yes
108 radiation - Long term health risk M M
Closed (Ir 192) - All necessary safety and emergency equipment
source ultimately fatal. shall be in place before beginning radiography.
- Multiple Fatality. - Competent RPS to be on location and supervise
all radiography.
Exposure to E:- Unawareness of - Contractor to notify Company before beginning
Ionizing
H-20-S- Ionizing radiography activities H/ H/ radiography and after finishing it.
Radiation – - - Yes
108 radiation M M - PTW & radiographic test certificate issued for
Closed (Ir 192) C:-
source the radiography works.

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 - Long term health risk - Barriers erected at stipulated distances and
ultimately fatal. signage erected. Flashing beacons activated on
location
- Multiple Fatality.

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