MATERIAL STORAGE Ref No: BPL-OHS-FORM-06-1

Revision No:00
Date of Issue: 05.02.2022

RA No: 4 RISK ASSESSMENT: MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE Reviewed date: N/A

TASK / OPERATION / SPECIFIC LOCATION

ACTIVITY Material Handling and Storage Spare stores/ Fininshed
DESCRIPTION:
Product Stores
WITH CONTROLS

PROBABILITY (P)

PROBABILITY (P)
Hazards identified with

RISK RATING

RISK RATING
SEVERITY (S)

SEVERITY (S)
RISK SCORE

RISK SCORE
Tasks/Actvities Harm / Consequence /
Ser No.

each task Additional & or Site Controls

(What one does in logical Parties affected (What can Current Controls / Safeguards (What do we do to Responsible Person
(What can hurt one / (What additional could we do to reduce the
steps) happen / go wrong) prevent incidents?)
others?) risk?)

Provide good housekeeping to ensure that storage area is free from

Adequate and suitable training and education shall be
accumulated materials that cause tripping, fires or explosions; or that may
Fatality or seriously injure employees given to operatives involved in handling and storing of
contribute to the harboring of rats and other pest.
MATERIAL STORAGE e.g gas or visitors and can also damage or hazardous and flammable materials, Emergency
1 2 1 2 L Ensure that all passageways shall be remained CLEAR of obstructions and 1 1 1 L All Office users
cylinder,thinner,kerosene Fire and Explosion destroy buildings, equipment or evacuation procedure, Basic first aid and Basic fire fighting.
tripping hazards. Passageways and aisles shall be appropriately marked
stock Physical separation should be provided for reactive
permanently.
chemicals
NO SMOKING POLICY shall be strictly followed in the material storage area.

NO HOT WORKS ACTIVITY shall be performed inside and

near the material storage area. PERMIT to WORK shall be
secured and approved by project manager prior to
commence hot work activity.
In adhering to fire safety precautions, All flammable and
combustible materials shall be stored according to their
fire characteristics. Adequate signage shall be
Fatality or seriously injure employees conspicuously posted inside and outside the storage area.
or visitors and can also damage or Physical separation should be provided for reactive House Keeping Team, All
2 MATERIAL STORAGE e.g thinner Reactivity 2 1 2 L NO SMOKING POLICY shall be strictly followed in the material storage area. 1 1 1 L
destroy buildings, equipment or chemicals Office users
stock Adequate numbers of Fire point and Exit routes shall be
permanently marked, signed and free from any
obstructions
All hazardous materials shall be adequately LABELLED and
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous
materials shall be readily available and communicated to
all users.

Suitable type of Personal protective equipment should be

Workers should be trained for manual handling techniques, Use of safe
3 MATERIAL STORAGE Musculoskeletal Disorder Back pain, slip and trip, hand injury 2 2 4 L used and workers must be trained in their proper use and 1 1 1 L All Office users
lifting methods to carry heavy file or any other heavy load.
maintenance.

1.Work areas should be kept clear of obstructions.

2. Any spillages should be cleaned up immediately. Staff are aware of control measures and ensure good
Slips,Trips and Falls. 3. All areas should be well lit, especially stairs. housekeeping to avoid any slips, trips or falls.
Could suffer injury e.g. 4. Any hazards such as torn carpets/tiles, trailing cables, defects
4 MATERIAL STORAGE Accidental Spill 1 2 1 L 1 1 1 L All Office users
sprains and fractures if they to floor coverings, faulty lighting etc. should be reported Suitable type of Personal protective equipment should be
trip and fall Staff/visitors/contractors immediately to the line manager/supervisors or safety in charge used and workers must be trained in their proper use and
maintenance.

Std PPE: Hard hat, glasses, safety vest, safety shoes, gloves. Additional PPE:

PROBABILITY (P) SEVERITY SEVERITY

Risk Rating = Probability x Severity
1 Unlikely 1 First Aid or slight injury 1 2 3 4 5

2 Rare 2 Recordable, medical and restricted work 1 1 - Low 2 - Low 3 Low 4 - Low 5 - Med
Probability (P)

3 Possible 3 Lost time injury or permanent disability 2 2 - Low 4 - Low 6 - Medium 8 - Medium 10 - High

4 Likely 4 Single fatality or permanent disablity of 3 or more person 3 3 Low 6 - Medium 9 - Medium 12 - High 15 - High

5 Very Likely 5 multiple fatalities 4 4 - Low 8 - Medium 12 - High 16 - High 20- High

5 5 - Medium 10 - High 15 - High 20- High 25 - High

Name Designation Date

Prepared by: John Edrin Opio

Reviewed by:

Approved by: