AKRON RISK ASSESSMENT R/A NO : 003
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: ROUTINE / NON- DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY : HOT WORK (ELECTRIC ARC WELDING) - POOP DECK AFT.
ROUTINE
RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDE : RISK MUST BE REDUCED TO AS LOW AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE (ALARP)
STEP 1 : CONSIDER SEVERITY OF HARM (S) STEP 2 : CONSIDER LIKELIHOOD (L) STEP 3:CALCULATE RISK
1: NEGLIGIBLE: Near Miss or Simple First Aid/ Simple Repairs by ship staff/ Spill within spill trays 1: IMPROBABLE-Event not expected to occur RISK RATING RR = S x L
2: MINOR : Injury require Medical Treatment; MTC/ Repair need external assistance / Spill on deck < 1 m3 2 : RARE: Expected to occur in exceptional situations RR RISK CATEGORY
MODERATE: Serious injury or multiple minor injuries; LTI / Repairs affecting seaworthiness of ship leading to CoC / Spill on
3: 3: POSSIBLE: May occur at some time / occurred in the past
deck > 1 m3 1- 5 L - LOW
CRITICAL : Single fatality, Serious injuries, permanent disability / Requires lay up repairs or extensive drydockings, 3rd
4: 4: LIKELY : Possibility of occurrence of isolated incidents
party claims/ Spill overboard < 100L 6 - 10 M - MEDIUM
CATASTROPHIC : Mutiple Fatalaities or Long Term disabilities/ Total Loss of ship or immediate layup/dry-docking for major
5: 5: CERTAIN: Is expected to occur in most situations
repairs / Major overboard spill > 100 L 11 - 25 H - HIGH
NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
1. Presence of flammable gas 1. Fire, 1. Work to be started only after approved Hotwork 4 2 8 M 1. Ensure no cargo or ballast 4 1 4 L
surrounding the welding area Explosions, Burns Permit is issued. operations are conducted during the
hot work.
2. Refer Company's Hot Work Procedures & 2. Personnel to be trained for how
ISGOTT Guidelines for hot work to act in case of emergency
3. Atmospheric checks to be carried out before
strating the work after breaks
4. Continuous monitoring of atmosphere to be
carried out.
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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
2. Presence of flammable and 1. Fire, Burns 1. Work to be carried out further than 500 mm from 4 2 8 M 1. Work to be started only after 4 1 4 L
combustible material surrounding the the tank deck or bulkheads only approved Hotwork Permit is issued.
welding area
2. Remove all the combusible & flammable material 2. Ensure no cargo or ballast
from 10 metres around the work site. operations are conducted during the
hot work.
3. Removal all combustible material within 3 metres 3. Continuous monitoring of
of the site of heat penetration atmosphere to be carried out.
4. When welding is to be done in the vicinity of open 4. Atmospheric checks to be carried
hatches, Erect suitable screens to prevent sparks out before starting the work and
dropping down hatches or hold ventilators after breaks
5. Close Port holes or other openings through which 5. Refer ISGOTT Guidelines for hot
sparks may fall work
6. Provide at least one portable DP or CO 2 fire
extinguisher and two fully rigged fire hoses at the
work site
7. Keep fire main pressurised
8. A dedicated fire watchman to be assigned to the
worksite.
3. Damage caused to the deck fitting 1. Property 1. Welding area, including machinery around 1.5 1 2 2 L N
machinery close to the work site due to damage sqm to be completely covered by welding sheet.
hot welding sparks
4. Metal slips, slag particles flying around 1. Eye injuries 1. Ensure the use of PPE like face shield or welding 2 2 4 L N
screens during chipping and cleaning of work piece
5. Ultra vilotet and harmful light and 1. Eye injuries 1. Ensure the use of PPE like welding goggles and 2 2 4 L N
radiation given off during welding face shield or welding screens
6. Contact of Filler Rod / Tungston Rod 1. Burns 1. Ensure the use of PPE like long sleeved 2 2 4 L N
with body parts, Exposure to heat, coveralls, aprons, leather gloves, helmets, safety
Sparks contacting body shoes etc.
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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
7. Insulation failure of welding generator 1. Electrocution 1. The earthing connection shall be adjacent to the 4 2 8 M 1. Post clear instructions for the 4 1 4 L
work site and the earth return cable shall lead usage of welding equipment at work
directly back to the welding machine. Do not use the site
ship's structure as the earth return.
2. Only competent persons shall be allowed to set
and use the welding equipment.
8. Damage of welding cables by 1. Electrocution 1. Ensure the welding cables of good quality and 3 2 6 M The condition and the temperature 3 1 3 L
overheating double insulated. Welding cables should not be of the cable to be checked during
placed under heavy objects. Ensure that welding use for signs of overheating
cables are conncetd by using proper connectors
9. Welding Operator's body contact with 1. Electrocution 1. Ensure the welding opertor is wearing non- 4 2 8 M 4 1 4 L
electricity by any means conducting safety footwear in addition to the PPE. 1. An assistant should be in
Clothing and gloves should be dry. continuous attendance who should
be ready to cut off power instantly,
raise the alarm and apply artificial
respiration without delay.
2. In restricted spaces where the operator may be in 2. Provide a local switching
close contact with the ship’s structures or provide arrangement for rapidly cutting off
dry insulating mats or boards the power.
3. Ensure that the electrode is removed from the
holder if welding is completed or temporarily
suspended. The electrode holder should be isolated
from the current supply before a used electrode is
removed and before a new electrode is inserted.
4. Ensure that the welder is not standing in water or
with any part of his body immersed.
10. Welding Equipment malfunctioning 1. Fire, 1. Before the work starts, the welding machine 2 2 4 L N
Electrocution should be inspected by a competent person to
ensure it is in a serviceable condition
2. Ensure generators are not overloaded,
particularly when operating at or near peak load.
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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
11. Prolonged exposure to heat by the 1. Heat stress 1. Provide proper rest time, rest place and 2 2 4 L N
welding operators leading to fainting adequacy of drinking water
in extreme
conditions
12. Weather conditions 1. Slips, trips or 1. Do not start the work , if weather conditions are 2 2 4 L N
falls causing unfavourable. If work already in progress, suspend
personal injury the work if weather conditions are unfavourable
2. Use appropriate PPE
Final Asesssment : Provided no deviations from the recommended control measures, the residual risk assessed is As Low As Resonably Practicable (ALARP).
Supplementary measures include correct use of PPE & Tool Box talks that ensure all workers are fully aware of the control measures.
Residual risk - HIGH : If RR is "High" category, written instructions for conducting the job and approval shall be obtained from the shore office to commence the operation.
Residual risk - MEDIUM: If RR is "Medium" , a constant monitoring of events shall be maintained and ensure all identified preventative and mitigating measures are always in place.
PREPARED BY: TECH. DEPT , S & Q DEPT. APPROVED BY: S & Q MANAGER
01 03 2010
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