Risk Assessment

Document number
Hot Work

RA no.
Activity Welding
Date

Location Project

Equipment To Be Used Substances To Be Used Revision Status

Revision Number Revised Date
 Welding Machines
 Gas Cutting Set
 Angle Grinder
 Blow Torch etc.

Potential Hazards / Conditions Considered (Tick Box) Persons At Risk (Tick Box)

FALL FROM HEIGHT ELECTRICITY DEEP EXCAVATION EMPLOYEES PUBLIC

MANUAL HANDLING SLIPS / TRIPPING

FALLING OF MATERIALS SUBCONTRACTORS
COSHH ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
LIFTING OPERATION
ADVERSE WEATHER GENERAL PUBLIC VISITORS
FIRE RISK
Mandatory HSE Requirements (Tick Box)
SAFETY INDUCTION WORK PERMIT

TOOL BOX TALK PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS

PROPER PPE PROPER SUPERVISION

SAFE WORK PLACE PROPER BARRICADE AND WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirement (Tick Box)

SAFETY HELMET GLOVES EAR PLUGS / DEFENDERS

SAFETY BOOTS MASK RESPIRATORY / BREATHING APPARATUS

GOGGLES / SPECTACLE OVERALLS FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS

Other Risk Assessments

1. Electricity and Power Tools
2. Confined Space
3. COSHH
4. Manual Handling
Risk Level

H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury) L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)

Likelihood (L) Severity (S) Category of risk (L*S) Risk matrix

5 5 10 15 20 25
LIKELIHOOD (L)

1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE.
High = 15 – 25 4 4 8 12 16 20
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
3 3 6 9 12 15
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. Medium = 07 – 14
2 2 4 6 8 10
4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS. Low = 01 - 06 1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC.
1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY (S)
NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be addressed to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk involved
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Risk Controlled By
S. N. Hazard Harm Control Measures Residual Risk
LXS L M H Whom
Serious Injury,
Supervisor /
01. Incompetent Operatives. Fatality, Property 4X5  Competent operatives should only to be appointed for hot works.
Foreman
Damage.
 All hot works to be closely monitored by a competent supervisor.
 Hot work permit must be taken and all precautions mentioned in the permit to be
followed.
 Keep combustible materials away (11 meter / 35 feet) from hot work area, if not
possible properly covered with fire resistant clothes / fire blankets.
 Do not carry out any hot work operation on a closed container. (Eg. Paint or
chemical container)
 Ensure battery power is disconnected prior to start any welding job on Plants,
equipments and vehicles.
 Fire Protection systems / equipments to be made available prior to start any hot
work.
Suffocation, Burn,  Protect the affected area with Fire Resistant Cloths to Contain Sparks / Hot Slag.
Supervisor /
02. Fire / Explosion. Permanent 3X5  A continues fire watch as recommended in the permit must be carried out after L
Foreman
disability, Fatality hot work.
 Gas cylinders should be secured on a trolley to prevent falling down.
 Do not roll the gas cylinders.
 Connect the welding ground cable clamp to the work piece as close as possible to
the area being welded.
 Keep all electrical cables are in good condition, and ensure all terminals are
fastened properly.
 Flash back arrester to be provided to gas lines near to regulator.
 Ensure hoses used on gas welding / cutting shall be attached tightly and free from
defects / leakages.
 Do not carry out any hot work operations in confined space before taking
adequate safety measures.
03. Electric Shock Burn, Electrocution 3X5  Ensure that welding machine is in good condition. Supervisor / L
 All electric cables must be inspected for any damages prior to use. Foreman
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Risk Controlled By
S. N. Hazard Harm Control Measures Residual Risk
LXS L M H Whom
 Do not put the cables through wet surface.
 All electrical equipments to be connected through ELCB and body to be grounded
or double insulated.
 Standard industrial type plug & sockets to be used for connection.
 Terminal connection box to be well insulated / covered.
 Do not touch the electrode / metal parts of the electrode holder with skin or wet
cloth.
 Do not touch your body on the electrode and work piece / welding ground clamp
at a time.
 Do not operate the machine with covers removed / opened.
 Connect the welding ground clamp to the work piece as close as possible to the
area being welded.
 PPE (Hand gloves) to be used and ensure it is not wet.
 Always keep compressed gas cylinders in upright position.
 Always use trolley for handling and chained to prevent from fall.
 Do not lift by holding on nozzle.
 Do not roll the gas cylinders.
Serious Injury, Supervisor /
04. Compressed gas cylinders. 3X5  Nozzle cap to be provided while not in use. L
Fatality Foreman
 Always ensure Gas cylinder and its fittings are free from oil and grease.
 Do not leave gas cylinders on work area un-attended.
 Do not expose the gas cylinders to sunlight / any other hot sources.
 Do not keep compressed cylinders inside the confined space.
05. Welding Fumes and gases. Breathing trouble, 4X3  Keep your head out of the fumes. Supervisor / L
Nausea, dizziness,  Adequate ventilation or exhaust system to be provided. Foreman
fever, burning eyes  Extra precautions should be taken prior to start welding / cutting on painted /
and skins. plated parts.
 Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions about base metal to be welded and
electrode’s MSDS prior to start.
 Do not carry out any hot work operations in confined space before taking
adequate safety measures.
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Risk Controlled By
S. N. Hazard Harm Control Measures Residual Risk
LXS L M H Whom
 Appropriate filter mask and lens must be worn.
 Use standard face shield with proper filter lenses.
Blisters, Serious
 Use suitable clothing (Coverall, Apron, hand gloves, boots) made from flame- Supervisor /
06. Arc Rays eye / skin Injury, 4X3 L
resistant material. Foreman
Burn, Skin cancer
 Provide non-flammable screens to protect nearby personnel from arc rays.
 Competent operatives should only to be appointed for the task.
 All grinding / cutting machine should be equipped with guards.
 Standard (EN / BS approved) abrasive wheels to be used.
 Machine spindle speed is less than that of the maximum speed of the wheel /
Supervisor /
Serious injury, Disc.
07. High speed Abrasive wheel. 3X5 Foreman & L
Amputation, Fatality  Abrasive wheel to be fixed properly as per manufactures instruction on grinder.
Storekeeper
 Use of grinders to be on proper working platform, not on ladders or uneven
surfaces.
 Face shield to be used while using Abrasive wheel grinder.
 Disconnect the power cable while not in use or changing wheel.

Prepared By:

Name: Designation: Date: Signature:

Approved By:

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