Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming
that the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further
information).

Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’
while completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the
relevant resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background
You should aim to complete this section in 150 – 200 words.
Topic Comments
Name of organisation* LFL
Site location* LUBA EQUAOTORIAL GUINEA
Number of workers 15
General description of the organisation LFL is a port logistic company that has a dock where ships and supply vessels come in for their
deliveries and supply. We have offices, warehouse storage areas, and a mechanic workshop.
Our warehouse and storage areas are been rented out for other clients and we are not authorised to
go in our client’s yards unless for working purpose. The activities of the port are very low at this time
compare to the workshop were we have to do some vehicle repairs and maintenance daily. The
mechanic workshop operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays – Saturdays and is closed every
Sundays. Workers are only required to work 7 hours per day. Typical activities undergoing in the
workshop includes, but not limited to:
 engine repairs, and maintenance of Forklift, heavy duty cranes 90tons Real Stacker,
mini bus, pickup trucks, we don’t do body work and painting, this type of work is been
done outside the company.
 The garage is been divided into FOUR SECTIONS.
- Mechanic work bay area: that is where repairs and general maintenance of all the
vehicles, heavy equipment and trucks are been carried out, the description of work
on this area include jacking up of the equipment, and make safe on the axle stands
or the blocks remove and replace damage components, of all the vehicles.

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 - TIRE REPAIR BAY: All aspect of tires repairs and replacement including solid tire
filling, wheel balancing and tracking.
- MACHINE SHOP: where we have the Lathe Machine, heavy duty drilling machine,
hydraulic hose making machine, bench grinder. This is probably the most
dangerous part of the workshop, having rotating machinery with heavy gearing used
to turn these machines.
- ELECTRICAL WORK BAY: Also include battery charging, Service and repair of all
components having electrical circuit, generator, starter motors, alternators, and
- relays. (BATTERY CHARGING IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION.)

The risk assessment will cover the mechanic workshop with garage divided into four sections,
the mechanic work bay area, the tire repair bay area, the machine shop area, and the
electrical work bay area.
The environment is an open space, well ventilated area there is enough space for vehicles to
park while work is on-going the workers are not exposed of any type of extreme heat because
Description of the area to be included
the working area is well shade they are working under a well-constructed roof, they have a
in the risk assessment
changing room, the work shop has a pit were they normally change oil for vehicles, the
workshop has enough light to illuminate the environment and they don’t work at night, they
have some spill kit box on site to absorb all the oil leaks and spill, they don’t have any fuel
storage tank like Diesel and petrol they do buy from gas station.

The LFL HES Manager has the main responsibility for Health, Environmental, and Safety. The
Any other relevant information MD and the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) has the responsibilities to approve all required safety
equipment
* If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must
be factual.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have completed your risk assessment.
Outline how the risk assessment was I started by coordinating with the Maintenance Department Head that I will carry out a risk
carried out this should include: assessment on August 31, 2022 in the Mechanic Workshop. I asked them all the information I
 sources of information need such as the work instruction, procedure, and codes of practice relating to the workshop

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 work prior to the scheduled risk assessment. I also referred the HSE.pdf (busandcoachglazing.co.uk)
health & safety in motor vehicle repair and associate industries which is a good source of
information.

After reviewing all the resource information, I went to the workshop to meet the site in-charge
and his team, and I was told to join them on their daily tool box talk.

After joining the toolbox talk, I started my risk assessment by touring around the workshop
with the Site In-charge and talking to each worker who was doing their task. The garage has
consulted; been divided into four sections; the mechanic work bay area, tire repair bay area, machine
shop, and electrical work bay area. I looked at each section thoroughly to identify if there are
 who you spoke to; and
hazards present in the area and whether control measures are in place and being maintained.
 how you identified:
This will help me to assess whether the current controls are adequate. The information I
- the hazards;
gathered from each of the workers was not sufficient and convincing at all, because they were
- what is already being done;
not aware of the hazards present in the workshop, such as slips due to spillage of oil and
and
grease on the working floor and noise caused by the operation of various machines in the
- any additional controls/actions
workshop. A lot of workers were not aware that there were earplugs, dust masks, and spill kits
that may be required.
available and the reasons why they should wear and use them.

I inspected the safety records to find out the safety performance of the workshop over the last
2 years, whether there are recurring incidents, how these incidents are addressed by the
management, and how the performance is progressing.

When assessing the control measures, I also referred to some of the HSE’s Approved Code of
Practice or Guidance documents. For example, when looking at control measures for noise in
the workplace, a brief guide to controlling the risks, INDG362, Noise at work: A brief guide to
controlling the risks INDG362 (hse.gov.uk)

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Section 2: Risk Assessment
Organisation name: Luba Freeport Limited
Date of assessment: August 31, 2022
Scope of risk assessment: Mechanic Workshop and Garage Activities
Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)
Gas Cutting work Gas cutter,  Good and leak proof hose  Gas monitoring 2 days Project In-
General site pipe is being used. devices shall charge
Defective workmen be installed
 Use of Flash back
Hose pipe
Fire and arrester.
Explosion  Regular checking of hose
causing injury or pipe.
death
Gas cutter,  Use of safety goggles as  Training shall 1 day HES In-
General site per the intensity of be given to charge &
workmen radiation workers Project In-
charge
Ultraviolet Radiation can
Radiation damage the eyes
and the skin of
the persons
exposed.
Leakage from gas Gas cutter,  Regular checking the  Gas monitoring Routine Project In-
cylinders. General site valves of the cylinder and alarm charge

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 workmen properly and tightened. devices shall
 Soap water solution shall be installed.
Explosion may
lead to injuries. be provided
 Training shall be given to
workers
Unskilled workman Gas cutter,  Deputed experienced,  Assessments 1 day Project In-
General site trained and authorized shall be charge
workmen workmen to do the gas conducted to
cutting ensure the skill
 Job specific training of workmen
Fire causing burn provided to the Gas cutter
injuries and Welder.
Improper placement of Gas cutter,  Cylinder trolley shall be  Storage area 1day Project In-
cylinders General site provided for moving one inspection shall charge
workmen place to another place. be done
 Cylinders shall be placed
in vertical position as well
Fall of cylinders as tied.
on ground  Cylinders shall be stored
causing fire and on designated storage
explosion. shed.
Working without PPE’s Gas cutter,  Awareness and training to  Surveillance 40 days Project In-
General site the workers for usage of system shall be charge
workmen PPE’s i.e. safety goggle, installed to
hand gloves, face shield, monitor PPE
apron etc. wearing at site.
Personnel injury
Such as eye  PPE’s availability for
injury, contact issue.

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 with hot surface.

Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales Responsible
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further person’s job
how? are required? actions to title
be

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 completed
(within)
Welding Welder, General  Double body earthing  Pre-use 2 days Workshop
site workmen shall be provided to inspection and In-charge
Welding Machine without welding machines scheduled
proper earthing inspection shall
 All the connections made
Electrocution through ELCB (Earth be done.
leakage circuit breaker)
 Periodically checking the
earthing resistance by
ELCB tester is in place
 PPEs like safety helmet,
Face shield, leather hand
gloves, shall be worn
etc..,
Damaged welding cable Welder, General  Ensure the use of good  Pre-use 1 day Workshop In-
and holder site workmen condition cable and inspection and charge
holder scheduled
 Regular inspection for any inspection shall
Electrocution damage. be done.
 Ensure the use of all
necessary PPE’s
Flammable/combustible Welder, General  Hot work permit shall be  Fire watch shall 4 days Project In-
materials site workmen obtained prior to welding. be ensured charge & HES
 Ensure the welding region In-charge
is free from flammable
Fire hazard materials.
 Adequate number of fire
extinguishers shall be

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 installed.
 While welding at height,
the area below should be
barricaded / cordoned off
for entry.
 Fire retardant cloth shall
be positioned to avoid
spatters falling from
height.
 Fire extinguishers shall be
provided

Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)

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 Grinding work Grinder, General  Only authorized and  Training shall 1 day` Workshop In-
site workmen competent grinder shall be given charge
Operating low RPM wheel perform grinding
on high RPM grinder operation.
Breaking of  Ensure grinding wheel of
wheel casing appropriate RPM is
injuries to eye mounted on the as per
and body the specifications
 PPEs like safety helmet,
Face shield, leather hand
gloves, ear plug shall be
worn etc..,
Working in loose clothing Grinder, General  Ensure no loose clothing  Job specific 1 day Workshop
site workmen while grinding. training shall be In-charge
 Ensure the grinding given
machine is operated at a
Bruising, crush safe distance from the
injury to hand body
due to
entanglement
into running
wheel
Grinding the larger gap in Grinder, General  Gap in between the
between grinding wheel site workmen grinding wheel and tool
and tool rest rest must not be more
than 3 mm
Flying of job  Regular inspection of the
causing finger grinding machine shall be
injury ensured before operation

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  PPEs like safety helmet,
Face shield, leather hand
gloves, ear plug shall be
worn etc..,
Grinding with defective Grinder, General  ISO certified grinding  Ring test shall 2 days Workshop In-
grinding wheel site workmen wheels shall be used for be done in charge
grinding operation. every wheel
Breaking of
Grinding wheels with before starting.
wheel causing
validity shall be used.  Defective
Multiple injury
 Grinding wheels shall be wheels shall be
free of defects, cavities, isolated
burs, breaks and cuts..,
 PPEs like safety helmet,
Face shield, leather hand
gloves, ear plug shall be
worn etc..,

Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)

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 Working with crane/ chain Operator, Rigger,  Use only certified slings.  Discarding of 1 day Workshop In-
blocks /lifting equipments Signalman defective slings charge
 No person should stand
Use of faulty slings. under lifted load. shall be done.
Injury due to fall
of load.  Ensure strict supervision
Improper equipment Operator, Rigger,  Adequate training shall be  Training on 1 day Workshop In-
Signalman given on proper material SOP shall be charge
handling.
handling techniques. given to
 Authorized workers.
Injury. rigger/signalman shall be
deployed to handle the
slings and the loads.
Defective equipment. Operator, Rigger,  Lifting equipment shall be  Inspection 1day Workshop In-
Signalman inspected together by register shall charge
engineer and HES be maintained.
 Certified the equipment
Injury. shall be used
 Fit equipment shall be
issued a “GREEN TAG”
with due date.
 Defective equipment shall
be issued a “RED TAG”
and shall be condemned
from usage. Store
personnel shall also be
informed not to issue the
defective equipments.

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 Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)
Fork lift operation Operator,  Only fit and inspected fork  Path for forklift 2 days Workshop
Workmen, lift shall be deployed operation shall In-charge
Collision/ be made on
 Authorized operator shall
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 Hit by/ Engineer be deployed shop floor
Toppling/
 Daily check shall be done  Banksmen
Fall of loaded materials
Injury/  Limit switch working shall shall be
Fracture/ be ensured deployed for
Fatal signaling
 Reverse horn shall be in
working condition
 Clear access shall be
provided for forklift
maneuvering
 Signal man shall be
provided
 Safe work load shall not
be exceeded
 Functioning of cut-off
device for lift shall be
ensured
 All rotating parts shall be
guarded
 Side-view mirror shall be
available
 Steering and levering
functioning shall be
ensured
 Reverse horn shall be in
working condition and
audible
 No hindrances to
operator’s view shall be
ensured

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  Maneuvering with loaded
material in lower and tilted
position shall be practiced

Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
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(within)
Cleaning of vehicles Pump operator,  Use of proper tools for  Robots for 60 days Project In-
Helper cleaning cleaning charge
Use of hand or other body vehicles shall
 Only authorized and
parts for cleaning of pump be involved
trained persons shall be
Trapping of engaged for cleaning
hand, other body work.
parts between  Ensure nobody is using
moving parts

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 hand to remove unwanted
material from the valve.
 Loose cloths shall not be
used while cleaning.
 Use of safety goggles,
helmet, gum boot, hand
gloves shall be ensured
through proper
supervision.
Use of wrong tools. Driver, Operator,  Proper tools shall be  Training shall 1 day Workshop In-
Helper provided for the cleaning be given to charge
work. workers

Cut, crush
injuries
Use of wrong posture and Driver, Operator,  Procedure for manual  Job rotation 1 day Workshop In-
method Helper handling shall be and frequent charge
adopted. breaks shall be
 Kinetic principles of given.
Musculoskeletal manual handling shall be
disorders briefed and ensured
Using unsafe ladder Driver, Operator,  Proper ladder shall be  Ladder shall be 1 day Workshop In-
leading to fall from height Helper used and ladder shall be secured charge
properly secured at top
and bottom.
Physical injuries,  Ladders as per standards
fractures shall be used

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 Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)
Charging of the battery Electrician,  Wash the battery before  Fire retardant 3 days Project In-
Helper placing it to charge bed. cables shall be charge
Fire and Explosion used for power
 Smoking, naked flames
shall be prohibited within supply and
Physical injury a radius of 3mts. from the equipments
battery charging facility.
Proper ventilation shall be
ensured
 DCP type fire extinguisher
shall be made available
near the area

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 Chemical Contact with Electrician,  PPEs like apron, safety  Only authorized 1 day Workshop
eye / skin Helper goggles/face shield shall persons In-charge
be provided (electricians,
mechanics)
Irritation, shall handle the
corrosion, burns battery.

Electric shock Electrician,  Use of MCB/ ELCB  Batteries shall 1 day Workshop
Helper be kept and In-charge
 All battery charges shall
be provided with a 3 core stored in a dry
power cable, sockets, place.
Fatal or electric three pin plugs.
burn injuries  Proper earthing shall be
provided.
 Regular inspection shall
be carried out for the
deficiencies.
 PPE’s are being used i.e.
hand gloves, safety
shoes, safety helmet etc.

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 Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)
Mechanical Maintenance- Mechanic,  Ensure use of Proper
various activities Helper hand tools are provided
Use of defective hand  Training shall be provided
tools for use and storage of
Personnel injury hand tools.
 Ensure PPEs i.e. hand
gloves, face shield, safety
goggles, helmet

Noise caused by Mechanic,  All the machines shall be  Acoustic 10 days Project In-
operation of various Helper regularly maintained to screens shall charge
machines in workshop I.e. avoid excessive noise. be placed to
Lathe, Grinding machine  Ear plugs shall be worn reduce noise.
etc.
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 May cause to by workmen working in  Job rotation
irritation/ high noise area. and frequent
diversion of breaks shall be
attention from given.
work and in a
long time,
damage to ears
of persons
affected
Improper storage of Mechanic,  Proper housekeeping  Fire 2 days Workshop
various consumables at Helper shall be maintained extinguishers In-charge
workshop I.e. Tyres, Oils, before activity. shall be
Lubricants Electrodes,  Flammable materials/gas provided.
Gas Cylinders ,Cotton May cause to cylinders/liquids/lubricants  Safety Data
waste etc. come in Fire Hazard shall be stored separately Sheet of
contact with fire leads to severe at the designated material shall
accidentally injuries of location. be displayed.
persons.  Safe distance shall be
ensured between
storages.
 Cotton waste shall be
disposed suitably.
Spillage of oil and grease Mechanic,  Proper drainage system  Secondary 5 days Workshop &
on working floor. Helper shall be constructed to containment project In-
avoid stagnation of provision shall charge
oil/diesel. be provided
Can cause fall of  Handling of diesel/oils
person leads to shall be carried out by
injury. funnel.

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  Tray shall be kept below
while handling liquids to
avoid spillage on the floor.
 Spillage shall be cleaned
immediately.
Hydraulic jack failure Driver,  Hydraulic jacks of  Periodic 3 days Workshop In-
Mechanic, sufficient length and inspection of charge,
Helper strength shall be jacks shall be HES In-
measured and ensured done charge
Fall of
equipment/jack  Rated hydraulic jacks  Preventive
causing personal shall be used for the maintenance
respective loads lifted. shall be done
injury
Over loading should be
avoided.
 Hydraulic oil leakage /
spillage should be
avoided.
 Jacks shall be placed /
positioned over the
leveled plank.

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 Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
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(within)
Fitting of tyres in Driver,  Vehicle should always be  Vehicle 4 days Workshop In-
vehicle Mechanic, positioned in leveled and positioning charge
Helper even surface. spots shall be
Positioning of vehicle in identified and
 Wheel stoppers/chock
sloppy/uneven/damaged/ Toppling/fall of marked.
vehicle blocks shall be kept
non-compacted surface
behind the wheels of
vehicle after positioning.
Damaged inlet hose and Driver,  ISO certified air hoses
improper fitment Mechanic, shall be used. Hose shall
Helper be free of cuts, joints, tear
and wear.
Leakage of
pressurized air  Ensure prompt inspection
causing prior to filling of
pressurized air
personnel injury
 PPEs like safety helmet,
Face shield, leather hand

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 gloves, ear plug shall be
worn etc..,
Improper rim lock fitting Driver,  Appropriate Jigs and  Robotic clamps 10 days Project In-
Mechanic, fixtures shall be provided. shall be used charge &
Helper  Daily cleaning of floors Work shop
and maintain good house In-charge
Personal injury
keeping
Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
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(within)
Housekeeping Driver,  Working area shall be  Regular Routine Project In-
Mechanic, cleaned periodically and disposal of charge &
Improper house keeping Helper proper housekeeping wastes through Workshop In-
shall be maintained. authorized charge
Fire caused by
 Adequate number of agency shall be
waste clothes ensured
dustbins shall be
provided.
 Dustbins shall be
segregated according to
the wastes dumped. i.e.
food waste(green),
hazardous waste(red),
recyclable(blue), bio
medical waste(yellow)
Driver,  Working area shall be
Mechanic, cleaned periodically and

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 Helper proper housekeeping
shall be maintained.
Slip and trip
causing injury  Spillage shall be cleaned /
wiped immediately. Tray
shall be used while
handling liquids / oils /
lubricants, etc.
Work Bench Workmen  Height of the bench is  Ergonomically
Back Injury kept at 0.9 m for Heavy designed
Awkward postures handling, for lighter workplace
operation it is 1.1 m.  Ergonomic
 Personnel are trained for training shall be
manual handling given
techniques
Poor handling of jobs & Workmen people  Experienced personnel
Tools staying below are engaged
Slip & fall of  Safety Shoes are
material provided

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 Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)
Compressor Operation Workmen,  Air Compressors are Workshop
People in nearby procured from reputed In-charge
Substandard equipment area. vendors with IS make

Failure of
Equipment,
Bursting of
Container
Unguarded rotating parts Operator,  All rotating parts are  Sensor devices 3 days Workshop
Workmen guarded shall be In-charge
 Inspection of compressor provided to
Entanglement ensure guard.
Poor Condition of Hose Workmen,  Reinforced hoses are  Inspection shall 1 day Workshop
People in nearby used. be carried out In-charge
area.  Couplers are used to join
the hoses.
Bursting of Hose
 Outlet pressure is
controlled by quick shut

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 valves.
Excessive pressure Workmen,  Pressure Gauges &  Safe Working 1 days HES In-
people in nearby Pressure relief valves are Pressure shall charge &
area fitted & Ensured working be marked Workshop
Bursting of condition.  Automatic cut- In-charge
Cylinders  Regular draining of drain off devices
valves to avoid corrosion shall be
& Condensation of water. provided
Cleaning of body by Workmen  Workers are educated to  Washing 2 days Project In-
Compressed Air. Injury avoid using compressed facilities shall charge
air for body, dress be provided
cleaning
General Area Workmen,  Regular Housekeeping.  Ensure hot 1 day Workshop In-
Mechanics Clean Workshop concept. works are charge & HES
Fire People available  Waste bins are placed at carried out In-charge
in the area convenient locations away from the
combustible
 Refueling with hand
Fire materials.
Pumps & Spill trays
 Fire extinguisher are
placed, P&M personnel
are trained in fire fighting
Electricity Mechanic,  Cables are routed through  Adequate 1 day Workshop
Electrician, conduits and through insulation in In-charge &
Workmen, RCCB. cables shall be HES In-
People available  Earthing for DB & metallic ensured. charge
in the area equipment. Frequent
checking of RCCB.
Electrocution  Authorized electrician are
deployed for maintenance
& rectification works
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 Smooth, wet flooring Mechanic,  Antiskid flooring is  Bund wall shall 1 day Workshop
Workmen, provided. be provided to In-charge
People available  Spills at floors are control spill
in area cleaned regularly
Slip
congested & Inadequate Mechanic,  Minimum 1.2 m passage  Marking shall 1 day Workshop
access Workmen, shall be maintained. be done on In-charge
People in area.  Access is kept free of floor to ensure
Trips & falls materials. limited material
storage
Accumulated of waste & Mechanic,  Daily clearing of garbage Workshop In-
garbage Workmen, & waste charge
Public.  Disposing it properly
 Mass waste collection
Land Pollution
area is identified for non-
Ill Health
regular collection.
Fire
Usage of Chemicals Public &  Every container shall be  MSDS shall be 1 day Workshop In-
Workmen provided with content displayed charge
identity.
Inhalation,  Usage of water or other
Ingestion beverage cans for storing
these chemicals are
prohibited.
 Keeping the containers
under custody.

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 Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)
Lathe Operation Lathe Operator,  Eye protection provided  Barriers to be 2 days Workshop In-
Workers provided to charge
 Safe distance between
Flying particles job and face shall be stop flying
Contact with eye ensured particles
of face causes
injury
Ejected workpiece piece Operator ,  Sufficient clamping  Hydraulic 3 days Workshop In-
due to inadequate Workmen clamp shall be charge
 Adequate tightening of
clamping bolts installed
Injury or fracture
 Safe running speed
 Correct tool suitable for
job
Electricity Operator  Insulated cables used  Emergency 3 days Workshop In-
stop button charge
 Sheath protection
Electrocution provided in cable route shall be
provided
 ELCB, MCCB, Fuse shall
be installed in power  CPR training
supply system shall be

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  Body earthing done provided to all
Operating at dangerous Operator  Safe operating speed  Speed limit 4 days Workshop In-
speed shall be ensured device shall be charge
Failure of  Training shall be given to provided
machine/tool/job operator  Safe speed
would cause shall be
injury displayed

Pinch points Operator  Guards shall be provided  Chuck guard 2 days Workshop In-
in all rotating parts and and workpiece charge
Injury due to moving parts. guard shall be
contact  Safe distance shall be provided.
maintained
 No loose clothes
 Training given to
operators
Defective tools Operator  Tools shall be inspected Workshop In-
before use charge
Injury due to  Sharp points shall be
contact protected
 Discarding of defective
tools
Hot surfaces Operator,  Lubrication shall be done  Temperature 3 days Workshop In-
Workers monitoring charge
 Coolant supply during
operation system shall be
Burn injuries due provided.
 Thermal insulation on hot
to contact.  Training shall
surfaces
be given.
 Hand gloves worn

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  Firstaid kit provided

Hazard category and Who might be What are you already What further Timescales
hazard harmed and doing? controls/actions for further
how? are required? actions to Responsible
be person’s job
completed title

(within)
Drilling machine Operator  Jig & fixture for clamping  Hydraulic 10 days Workshop In-
of workpiece clamp shall be charge
Insufficient clamping of Injury due to  Inspection after clamping provided
workpiece kickback of work
 Experienced operator
piece.
Flying particles Lathe Operator,  Eye protection provided  Barriers to be 2 days Workshop In-
Workers provided to charge
 Safe distance between
job and face shall be stop flying
Contact with eye ensured particles
of face causes
injury
Ejected workpiece piece Operator ,  Sufficient clamping  Hydraulic 3 days Workshop In-
due to inadequate Workmen clamp shall be charge
 Adequate tightening of
clamping bolts installed
Injury or fracture
 Safe running speed
 Correct tool suitable for
job
Electricity Operator  Insulated cables used  Emergency 3 days Workshop In-
stop button charge
 Sheath protection
Electrocution provided in cable route shall be

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  ELCB, MCCB, Fuse shall provided
be installed in power  CPR training
supply system shall be
 Body earthing done provided to all
Operating at dangerous Operator  Safe operating speed  Speed limit 4 days Workshop In-
speed shall be ensured device shall be charge
Failure of  Training shall be given to provided
machine/tool/job operator  Safe speed
would cause shall be
injury displayed

Pinch points Operator  Guards shall be provided  Barriers shall 2 days Workshop In-
in all rotating parts and be provided charge
Injury due to moving parts.
contact  Safe distance shall be
maintained
 No loose clothes
 Training given to
operators
Defective tools Operator  Tools shall be inspected Workshop In-
before use charge
Injury due to  Sharp points shall be
contact protected
 Discarding of defective
tools

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Section 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words
What further controls/actions are required?
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial arguments LFL has a moral duty for health & safety of our workers relate to ethical and responsible behaviours. Our
workers come to work to earn a wage, not to be put at risk that can lead to serious injury and even death. It is
not morally correct to sacrifice human health because of the work activities they carry out now. Some of the
ill-health conditions that could be contracted or injuries that could occur, will have a major impact on the lives
of the workers and their family/friends. Long term injuries/ill-health and also likely to have a major impact on
our workers’ mental health. The mental health of other workers could also be affected if they are witness to
any serious injuries to other workers.
Financial impacts could be broken down into two categories. Costs associated with:
 Insured costs (injury cover, ill health cover, damage cover)
 Uninsured costs (product/material damage, plant/building damage, tool/equipment damage, legal
costs, fines)
The effect of potential costs of accidents to the LFL may include: expenditure on emergency supplies;
clearing of the site, production process or occupied space, diverting of supervisors’ time, production delays
and consequent overtime expenditure, loss of expertise/experience, investigation time and clerical efforts,
sick pay and temporary labour, and loss of contracts, reputation and sales.
The organisation could also find that civil claims form workers made ill by these work activities could be
made. The likely amount of compensation payable for civil claims can be substantial. In addition to this legal
fee (solicitors, barristers, courts etc) would also be likely to be very high and it may not be recoverable from
the insurance company.
Any potential accidents would have a significant impact on the business which could result in loss of
contracts..

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Justification for action 1

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk Surveillance system shall be installed to monitor PPE wearing at site
assessment)
(hazard category ‘working without PPEs’).
Specific legal arguments There are specific legal duties that LFL need to meet. Under the OSHA 1910.132 – General
Requirements there is a duty to ensure that 1910.132(a) protective equipment, including PPE for
eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields
and barriers shall be provided to affected workers, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable
condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards 1910.132(c) all PPE shall be of safe design
and construction for the work to be performed 1910.132(d)(1) the workplace shall be assess to
determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of PPE. If
such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:
 select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the
affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;
 communicate selection decisions to each affected employee;
 select PPE that properly fits each affected employee;
 verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a
written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated;
 defective or damaged PPE shall not be used; and
 affected employee are provided with training (when PPE is required; what PPE is
necessary; how to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE; limitations of PPE;
proper care, maintenance, useful and disposal of PPE; and
 understanding of each affected employee of the training
Instructions, awareness, and trainings are given to the workforce to keep them aware the
importance of wearing properly their PPE at all time while they are working in the area, but
these instructions and trainings are usually ignored; LFL are, therefore, failing in this duty.

Consideration of likelihood AND severity. Likelihood of injuries occurring from working in and around the mechanic workshop is quite high.
This should include: The severity of the risk occurring could be serious. Injuries are likely to be range from minor injuries
such as pinch point, slips/trips, slightly more serious injuries such as cuts, or very serious injuries

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  types of injury or ill health such as fall from height, electric shock and electrocution, hearing loss, head or internal injuries.
Approximately 15 technicians regularly work around the mechanic workshop
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried out The mechanic workshop is in regular daily use and most technicians carry out work in this area
The risk is confined to the mechanic workshop only and affects workers in this area
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
The surveillance system will improve employees’ working practices in the area of the mechanic
controlling the risk. This should include:
workshop. At the moment, a dedicated safety officer has been mobilized in the area to ensure the
 the intended impact of the action; safety of all affected employees.
 justification for the timescale that you I have given a timescale of 40 days to complete the installation of surveillance system. The
indicated in your risk assessment; and business will need to source the supplier outside EG and then arrange a delivery date. It is hoped
 whether you think the action will fully that this project will be completed within the 40-days timeline.
control the risk.
This surveillance system will definitely reduce the likelihood of all hazards presents in the area and
getting serious injuries. Risk will be adequately controlled

Justification for action 2

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk MSDS shall be displayed

assessment)
(hazard category ‘Usage of Chemicals’)
Specific legal arguments Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 the employer must ‘ensure
that the exposure of employees to substances hazardous to health is either prevented or, where
this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled’ (Regulation 7). This duty is not, therefore
not being met due to excessive amount of chemicals currently present on site. The organisation
would also need to report any cases of occupational acute and chronic toxicity to the Health, Safety
& Environmental (HSE) (Reporting on injuries. Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
2013, Regulation 8)
Consideration of likelihood AND severity. The likelihood of ill-health occurring is quite high for chemical inhalation.
This should include: The severity is high because:

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  types of injury or ill health With hazardous substance it is more likely that the workers will become ill through inhaling the
hazardous substance. Inhalation of chemical could cause severe respiratory tract infection,
breathing or exposure in chemical over a prolonged period could also cause acute and chronic
toxicity i.e. anything from short-term irritation to long-term serious health conditions. People can
also get the chemical irritant on their skin (hands-to-mouth transfer from contaminated hands).
Most of the workers are currently exposed to chemical due to the nature of work carried out in the
 number of workers at risk mechanic workshop
 how often the activity is carried out High concentrations of process chemicals are always present from the routine and frequent
cleaning and maintenance activities being carried out.
 how widespread the risk is The risk present throughout the mechanic workshop.
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
The MSDS will have a major impact on preventing the affected employees from getting exposed to
 the intended impact of the action; chemicals in the area. The likelihood of ill-health occurring will be controlled.

 justification for the timescale that you I have given a timescale of 1 day for this to be completed. I would hope that this will be the
indicated in your risk assessment; and maximum amount of time that this project will need to be completed.

 whether you think the action will fully

This will fully control the risk as the chemical exposure will be significantly reduced.
control the risk.

Justification for action 3

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk Secondary containment provision shall be provided
assessment)
(hazard category ‘Spillage of oil and grease on working floor’).
Specific legal arguments The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW Act) requires employers to ensure the health and
safety of all employees and anyone who may be affected by their work, as far as is reasonably
practicable. This includes taking steps to control slip and trip risks.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to assess risks
(including slip and trip risks) and where necessary, take action to address them.

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 The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require floors to be suitable, in good
condition and free from obstructions. People should be able to move around safely
Consideration of likelihood AND severity.
This should include:
 types of injury or ill health Slips and trips are one of the most common causes of accidents in a mechanic workshop. Severity
of injuries can range from minor injuries such as cuts, bruises, muscle strains/sprains to major
 number of workers at risk injuries such as broken bones.
The likelihood of injuries from slips and trips on any oily spillages is quite high due to high
 how often the activity is carried out frequency/nature of work carried out in the mechanic workshop.

 how widespread the risk is Risks could be to any of the technicians working in the area only.

How effective the action is likely to be in

controlling the risk. This should include:
This action will ensure that floors are fee from nay oils/fuel spills and will reduce likelihood of any
 the intended impact of the action; accidents to a minimum.

 justification for the timescale that you I have given a timescale of 5 days for the workshop and project in-charge to make necessary
indicated in your risk assessment; and arrangements to prevent the spillage of oil and grease on working floor by:
 constructing a proper drainage system to avoid stagnation of oil/diesel
 using of funnel when handling of diesel/oils.
 minimizing tray kept below while handling liquids to avoid spillage on the floor.
 cleaning of spillage immediately.

 whether you think the action will fully I believe that this action will reduce the risks of slipping over greasy floors to a minimum.
control the risk.

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Section 4: Review, communicate and check
Suggested word counts for each section:
 Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
 How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
 Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.

Planned review date/period with reasoning The LFL Policy is to review the risk assessment every 3 months. Therefore, the review date is set
for November 30, 2022. The following will also be reviewed before this date, considering if there is
o any new equipment, working procedures, or changes in the work methods;
o a change in relevant legislation or other standards that affects the LFL; and
o a significant change to the number of workers or to the shift patterns (staggered
start) that are worked.
How the risk assessment findings will be Through email circulation, hard copies, training, and meetings with the top management and project
communicated AND who you need to tell team, a summary of the risk assessment and actions to be taken will also be posted on the
company and project site bulletin boards that all workers have access to.
How you will follow up on the risk assessment A follow-up inspection and audits will be conducted to make sure that the actions are closed by the
to check that the actions have been carried affected employee or concerned department on time.
out

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