AKRON RISK ASSESSMENT R/A NO : 019

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: ROUTINE / NON- DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY : WBT - INSPECTION

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
3: 3: POSSIBLE: May occur at some time / occurred in the past
to CoC / Spill on deck > 1 m3 1- 5 L - LOW
CRITICAL : Single fatality, Serious injuries, permanent disability / Requires lay up repairs or extensive
4: 4: LIKELY : Possibility of occurrence of isolated incidents
drydockings, 3rd party claims/ Spill overboard < 100L 6 - 10 M - MEDIUM
CATASTROPHIC : Mutiple Fatalaities or Long Term disabilities/ Total Loss of ship or immediate layup/dry-
5: 5: CERTAIN: Is expected to occur in most situations
docking for major 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 CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
CONTROLS IN L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL CONTROLS ) (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS)
PLACE) CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
1 Lack of oxygen, possible exposure to Human loss Procedures, PPE, Safety 3 4 12 H At least one member of the inspection team in the 3 1 3 L
hazardous gases. arrangements, Regular checks on tank should carry a personal multi-gas detection
ventilation, Drills instrument.
2 Slippery surface. Serious injury to Procedures, PPE, Safety 3 4 12 H The tank to be inspected should have been left to 3 1 3 L
personnel arrangements dry as much as possible prior to the inspection.

3 Structural deficiencies of the tank’s Serious injury to Procedures, PPE, Safety 3 4 12 H A. In case the tank is wet and slippery, stepping 3 1 3 L
permanent means of access. personnel arrangements on inclined surfaces (e.g. stringers in aft tanks)
should be avoided and the basic seamanship rule
“one hand for yourself and one for the ship”should
be followed.
B. Permanent means of access within the tank
should be visually inspected prior to use.

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL CONTROLS )
CONTROLS IN L/M/H (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS)
PLACE) CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
4 Unguarded Openings / Obstructions / Human losses / Procedures, PPE, Safety 3 5 15 H A. Prior tank entry it should be checked that the 3 1 3 L
Projections. fatalities arrangements hinged grating platform (if fitted) has not been left
in the open position and that the platform locking
pin has been refitted.
B. The Officer in charge should be experienced
and well familiarized with the tank arrangements.
He should guide the other member(s) of the team
and alert them of any potential hazard.
C. Any open deck access manholes should be
properly protected to prevent accidental fall

5 Inadequate ventilation. Human losses / Procedures, PPE, Safety 3 5 15 H Adequate ventilation should be ensured by the 3 1 3 L
fatalities arrangements use of a portable water-driven fan and flexible air-
duct.
6 Inadequate illumination. Serious injury to Procedures, PPE, Safety 4 4 16 H A. Adequate illumination should be ensured by 4 1 4 L
personnel arrangements the use of portable gastight/Ex lights.
B. Personnel entering the tank should wear
helmets with mounted head-lights (Ex type).
C. Routine inspections should be carried out
during daylight.

7 Inadequate coordination/supervision/co -     Serious Procedures, PPE, Safety 4 4 16 H A.The Chief Officer should be in charge of the 4 1 4 L
injury to arrangements, Training and drills inspection.
personnel procedures, familiarization checklists B. A safety meeting should be carried out prior to
-     Excessive/ the tank inspection so as all involved personnel to
high cost be informed on safety measures/precautions as
damage well as job planning details.
C. Bridge OOW should be informed of the
commencement/completion of the inspection.
D. During the inspection any operation of the
ballast hydraulic valves should be prohibited and
a relevant WARNING should be posted in the
CCR.
E. All walkie-talkies to be used should be in good
operational condition and fully charged.

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL CONTROLS )
CONTROLS IN L/M/H (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS)
PLACE) CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
8 Fatigue / Heat-Humidity Exposure. Serious injury to Procedures, PPE, Safety 4 4 16 H A. Adequate work rest periods should be provided 4 1 4 L
personnel arrangements and precautions against dehydration should be
taken.
B. Any involved personnel showing signs of
fatigue should be released from duty and replaced
at once.
C. Tank inspections should be properly planned
so as not to be carried out under adverse
heat/humidity conditions.

9 Adverse Weather / Sea Condition. -     Serious Procedures, PPE, Safety 3 4 12 H A. The inspection should be carried out only in 3 1 3 L
injury to arrangements good weather and sea condition.
personnel B. Weather conditions-forecast to be monitored
-     Excessive/ and in case of deterioration the Chief Officer
high cost should be advised.
damage
10 Psychological Hazards (stress/fear). Serious injury to Procedures 3 4 12 H A. Personnel directly involved in tank inspections 3 1 3 L
personnel should have adequate experience/training in the
anticipated hazards.
B. The inspection should be carried out by a team
of at least two persons.

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: OPERATION DEPT , S & Q DEPT. APPROVED BY: S & Q MANAGER
01 03 2010

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