ARCHIRODON CONSTRUCTION (OVERSEAS) CO. S.
H&S RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK ASSESSMENT
Prepared by K.O’Reilly Signature Date 12/04/2010
HSE Reviewed by W.Lister Signature Date
Activity; Arc /
Electric Welding.
Initial Risk
Residual Risk
Who or what (with existing controls) Additional
Health and Safety Hazards
is at risk Risk Control Measures Risk
S L R S L R
Level Level
1) All welding equipment is to be
uniquely identified and placed on a
register.
2) All welding machines are to be
Boilermaker/ 3 3 9 M inspected by competent peson 3 3 9 M
Defective welding
1) Assistant. monthly.
machine.
3) Before a machine leaves the store
it is to be checked by the
boilermaker.
4) Random inspections to be done by
the Safety Officer/Supervisor.
1) All Cables/plugs and electrode
holders to be inspected before use.
2) Monthly inspections by a
Open or exposed cables Boilermaker/ competent person.
could lead to electrocution Assistant. 3 3 9 M 3) Exposed wires to be insulated. 2 2 4 L
or burns. 4) Hazard awareness training by
means of a toolbox talk.
5) Random inspections by Safety
Officer.
1) Only competent persons to operate
a welding machine.
2) Where necessary obtain a hot work
permit.
3) Check to see if there are no
flammable or combustible material
in the area.
4) All ways have a suitable
extinguisher at hand.
Welding.
Boilermaker/ 5) PPE to be worn at all times.
Fires.
Assistant. 3 3 9 M (welding helmet ,welding 3 3 9 M
Burns.
2) Damage to gloves ,overall ,safety
Sparks.
property. shoes ,safety glasses ,leather apron
Injuries due to incorrect
,spats.)
PPE.
6) Never leave the cables in walk
ways .Manage the cables.
7) Beware of damaging
cables ,surfaces and
paintwork ,use a fire blanket.
8) Earth clamp must not be more that
1m away from the arc.
9) Hazard awareness training by
means of a toolbox talk.
1) No welding is to be done in
wet weather , unless work
commences under cover.
3) Welding in wet conditions. Boilermaker/ 3 3 9 M 2) Cable management to be 2 2 4 L
Assistant carried out .Never leave
cables in water.
3) Inspections by Safety Officer.
1) Never look into the arc with
bare eyes (you will get arc
eyes.)
2) Were possible fit welding
screens around the working
area.
3) Never chip welding slag with a
Boilermaker/ chipping hammer without eye
4) Eye Injuries. Assistant & co 3 3 9 M protection. 2 2 4 L
workers. 4) Wearing of anti-flash safety
glasses at all times when
working close to welding
operations.
5) Safety awareness training by
means of a toolbox talk.
6) Random checks by
Supervisor/Safety Officer.
1) An approved respirator to be
with each person at all times.
2) Ensure that area is well
Inhalation of gasses Boilermaker/ 3 3 9 M ventilated. 2 2 4 L
5) causing respiratory Assistant. 3) In case of asphyxiation remove
irritation. patient to fresh air area and
call for help.
4) Report the incident to
Supervisor immediately.
1) If more than 1.8 m off the ground
a safety harness is to be worn.
2) When welding at
heights ,barricade below.
3) Place a sign below ‘men working
above’.
4) Check to see if there are any 3 3 9 M
Boilermaker/ 3 3 9 M flammable or combustible
Assistant. materials in the area.
6) Welding at heights.
5) Use a fire blanket to prevent slag
from damaging equipment ,pipe or
cables.
6) Supervisor to inform other
workers of the welding activity.
7) No unauthorised personal allowed
in the area.
8) Supervision by Supervisor.
9) Random checks by safety Officer.
1) Obtain a Confined space wok
permit from the authorised party.
2) Ensure that an atmospheric test has
been conducted and verified.
3) If need be ,fans or compressed air
is to be introduced.
4) There is to be a standby person at
the entrance of the confined space
Welding in a confined Boilermaker / 4 4 16 H and he is to have eye contact with 3 3 9 M
7) space. Assistant. the boilermaker at all times.
Lack of ventilation. 5) If need be a time restraint is to be
introduced by the Safety Officer to
allow welders to alternate welding
activities.
6) Ensure that there is sufficient and
adequate lighting .
7) Regular inspections by the
Supervisor/safety Officer.
1) Do not leave unused material
laying around.
2) A suitable container is to be used
for used welding stubs to be
disposed of offsite.
Housekeeping. Boilermaker/ 3) Do not leave cable in walk ways,
8) Trips , Slips ,falls ,sprains; Assistant, 3 3 9 M manage the cables. 2 2 4 L
Strains . Other workers. 4) Regular inspections by
Supervisor / Safety officer.
5) Remember a neat and tidy
environment is a controlled
environment
1) Generator to have ID and to be on
a register.
2) Generator to be inspected by a
competent person monthly.
3) Generator to be checked before
removal from the store. 3 3 9 M
Welding operation using a Boilermaker/ 3 3 9 M 4) Defects to be repaired before use.
petrol or diesel generator. Assistant 5) Protective guards shall be fitted to
9)
Defective generator. such parts of any machinery that
Exposed moving parts may be a source of danger to any
person.
6) Keep generator in a well ventilated
area,
7) Regular inspections by
Supervisor/Safety Officer.
1) All exposed wires to be insulated.
2) Generators to have a distribution
board fitted.
3) No direct connecting to the
generator will be permitted.
Electrocution.
Boilermaker/ 3 3 9 M 4) Regular polarity tests to be carried 2 2 4 L
Exposed electric cables.
Assistant. out using the correct tool.
Burns.
5) Defects to be repaired before use.
6) Regular inspections to be done by
Supervisor/Safety Officer.
7) Hazard awareness training by
means of a toolbox talk.
1) Generator to be switched off when
refuelling.
2) Always use a funnel when filling
up.
3) Place a fire extinguisher nearby.
Refuelling of generators. Boilermaker/ 4) Wear PPE when refuelling (safety
Splashing fuel can cause Assistant. 3 3 9 M glasses ,gloves.) 2 2 4 L
skin irritation, eye injury. 5) Spills to be cleaned up
Fuel spills. immediately.
6) Spills to be reported to the SHEQ
manager.
7) Follow up action to take place.
8) Hazard awareness training by
means of a toolbox talk.
1) Extension to have an ID No and be
on a register.
2) The extension is to be inspected by
Electrical extension leads. Boilermaker/ 3 3 9 M a competent person on a monthly 2 2 4 L
10 Electrocution Assistant. basis.
Fires 3) The extension is to be checked
before use.
4) Any defects will be repaired
before use.
Severity (S) Values: 1-5 Likelihood (L) Values: 1-5 Note: Use the RAM when determining the values of S and L
Risk (R) = S x L Risk Ranking: 1 – 4 = Low (L) 5 – 12 = Medium (M) 15 – 25: High (H)
