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RISK ASSESSMENT Reference No.: HSE DOCUMENTS-FORM-16

Effective Date: February, 2023
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EVALUATION RE-EVALUATION

Consequences

Consequences
Control Measures in place or to be Persons responsible for

Likelihood

Likelihood

Likelihood

Likelihood
Sr. Task Hazard
implemented Implementation and Supervision.

1. The Crane operator Untrained, incompetent, 4 3 12 All crane operators must be trained by an 1 3 3 Site Manager, Safety Officer, and
must be well-trained, unprofessional, and uncertified Accredited Institution and certified. Operators supervisory staff are to enforce that
competent, certified, crane operators can lead to of Mobile Lifting Equipment must be appointed Mobile cranes are only operated by
and legally appointed. incidents causing injuries and as per the General Machinery regulations. trained and certified personnel. Site
property damage. Legal exposure Manager and safety officer to ensure
due to Legal appointments not that all the required legal
being in place. appointments are in place and filed as
per the Company SHE Procedure
Manual
2. The Rigger is to be well- Untrained and uncertified Riggers 4 3 12 All Riggers must be trained by an Accredited 1 3 3 Site Managers and supervisors are to
trained, competent, carrying out lifts that require a Institution and certified. All Certified Riggers ensure that all lifts that require a
certified, legally qualified Rigger as per the Company are to wear black hard hats for identification qualified Rigger as per the Company
appointed, and SHE Procedure Manual can lead to purposes. Qualified Riggers must be appointed SHE Procedure Manual are carried
identified. incidents causing injuries and as per the General Machinery regulations. out. Site Manager and safety officer to
property damage. ensure that all the required legal
appointments are in place and filed as
per the Company SHE Procedure
Manual

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3. The correct and fully Incorrect cranes for the task on 4 3 12 The right tool for the right job is the golden 1 3 3 The Site Manager, Rigger, and
functional mobile crane hand can lead to crane failure, rule. Site Managers and Supervisors are to Supervisor are to ensure that the
for the task on hand is injuries, and property damage. ensure that this rule is applied at all times. A mobile crane used is the correct crane.
to be identified. An uncertified crane is used which lifting checklist is to be used as set out in the The Site Manager, Safety Officer, and
could lead to equipment failure and Company’s SHE Procedure Manual. All Lifting supervisors are to ensure that the
subsequent injuries and/or property Equipment is to be tested and certified by an Lifting checklist is used correctly when
damage. Authorized Inspection Authority once a year or applicable. The Company Plant
when repaired or modified. This includes all Manager and site Manager are to
integral parts of the said Lifting equipment e.g. ensure that these requirements are
hooks, crane rope, etc. Each crane is to have its met before any Lifting Equipment is
own Logbook as set out in the Companies SHE put into service.
Procedure Manual.

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4. Set up mobile crane. Unstable crane can tip over and 4 3 12 The crane must be set up on stable ground and 1 3 3 Site Manager, Safety Officer, Rigger,
lead to injuries and property the outriggers fully extended. If no suitable and supervisors are to ensure that
damage. Faulty lifting machinery stable ground is available base plates are to be cranes are stable before any lifting
can lead to injuries and damage. No used to distribute the load. takes place. The site Manager and
Rigging study is done which could A pre-use check is to be done on the crane by Supervisor are to ensure that the
lead to the overloading of the crane the operator and any faults must be reported operators meet the requirements. The
or other unforeseen events leading to the Site Manager. The pre-use checklist is to Site Manager, Safety Officer, and
to subsequent failure of the be kept with the operator for the period they supervisors are to ensure that the
equipment. are valid and then to be handed to the Safety control measures are adhered to.
No qualified Rigger is used for all Officer for the issue of a new checklist. Rigging
major lifts, the weight of the load is studies are to be done for all major lifts, the
greater than 3 Tons or the weight of the load is greater than 5 Tons or the
volume/bulk, position, or surface volume/bulk, position, or surface area (wind
area (wind resistance) of the load resistance) of the load presents a degree of
presents a degree of difficulty. difficulty. A qualified rigger is to be used for all
Overhead electrical cables can lead lifts as specified in the Company’s SHE
to electrocution. The area is not Procedure Manual. In the case of small lifts a
barricaded off and/or no symbolic trained semi-skilled rigger/bank man can be
signs are used. Environmental used. It must be noted that as soon as a rigging
hazards caused by oil spillage. study is required the lift is to be supervised by
a qualified rigger.
The rigging crew must be competent and take
note of all obstacles present in the immediate
area where the lift is to take place. When
overhead power lines are present a Qualified
Rigger must be present and a rigging study
done. Whenever any lifting operation is taking
place the area is to be barricaded with black&
yellow barricading tape and no entry signs are
put in place.
The rigger or semi-skilled rigger is to ensure no
one enters the area and none of his rigging
team goes under the load. The crane is to be
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5. Obtain lifting Incorrect lifting tackle is obtained 4 3 12 Only qualified Riggers or trained semi-skilled 1 3 3 Site Manager and Supervisors to
equipment from the which could lead to equipment riggers/bank men are to book out rigging ensure that this does not occur.
stores. failure and subsequent injuries and tackle. Supervisor and Rigger to plan the lift
damages. Damaged equipment can All lifting equipment is to be inspected and properly and communicate the
lead to equipment failure. certified annually by an Authorized Inspection procedure to everyone involved. Site
Authority. All lifting equipment is to be Manager, Safety Officer, Rigger, and
numbered and registered and is to be supervisors to ensure that this is in
inspected monthly by the Appointed Lifting place.
Tackle Inspector and color-coded as per the Site Manager, Safety Officer, Rigger,
monthly color codes. All users of lifting and supervisors to ensure that this is
equipment are to do a pre-use inspection of in place.
the equipment before use.
6. Slinging of load and Incorrect slinging methodology can 4 3 12 Only qualified Riggers or trained semi-skilled 1 3 3 The Site Manager, Supervisor, and
attaching guide ropes. lead to equipment failure and/or riggers/bank men are to sling loads. A ladder is store manager are to ensure that this
load failure. No safe access is given to be used to obtain access to the top of the is complied with. The site manager,
to staff to gain access to the top of load. The use of PPE must be enforced at all Safety Officer, and Appointed Lifting
the load to carry out rigging & times. Tackle Inspector are to ensure that
slinging operations. Their hands this is complied with.
caught in lifting tackle.
7. Lift the load to the An unbalanced load could lead to 4 3 12 The correct lifting methodology is to be used 1 3 3 Site Manager, Riggers, and supervisors
required elevation. lifting tackle failure and by a competently trained rigging crew. The to ensure that control measures are
uncontrolled lift. People walking rigger or semi-skilled rigger is to check all adhered to. Site Manager, Rigger is to
under the load. rigging and is to lift the load just off the ground ensure that safe access is available
to check for the balance of the load. The area is and used. The Site Manager, Safety
to be barricaded off and no entry symbolic Officer, and supervisory staff are to
signs are to be used. enforce the use of PPE by first
The Rigger or semi-skilled rigger is to use a educating staff and then disciplinary
whistle to warn everyone in the vicinity that action if necessary.
the load is being lifted.

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8. Slew load to position. The load can swing and collide with 4 3 12 Guide ropes are to be used during lifting 1 3 3 Rigger, Semi-skilled riggers, and
existing structures. Guide ropes can operations. In the case of piping or loads that supervisors to ensure that loads are
come into contact with existing due to their weight, shape, and/or surface area balanced before the lift takes place.
moving machinery in the area and are prone to swing more than one guide rope Riggers, semi-skilled riggers, and
lead to damage. Instruction to crane is to be used. Guide ropes are to be used under supervisors are to ensure that these
operator are given by different the direct instruction of the rigger or semi- measures are in place.
people which could lead to skilled rigger.
confusion and have disastrous Ensure that the guide rope is long enough so
consequences. that it does not go into any moving machinery
Poor communication between the and is under control at all times or ensure that
Rigger and crane operator could the load is lifted in such a manner that the
lead to confusion, injuries, and guide rope cannot come into contact with any
property damage. moving machinery. Only the Rigger or semi-
skilled rigger in charge of the lift is to give
instructions to the crane operator. The Rigger
or semi-skilled rigger and the crane operator
are to ensure that there is proper
communication between them at all times. If
visible or electronic communication is
interrupted, the crane operator is to stop
operations until communication is re-
established.

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9. Lower the load very No safe access is given to 4 3 12 Employees are to gain safe access to elevated 1 3 3 Rigger, semi-skilled rigger, and
slowly into the correct employees to gain access to areas using existing safe access, scaffolding, or supervisors are to ensure the use of
position safely. elevated areas where the load is to boatswain chairs. The employees are then to guide ropes. Rigger/semi-skilled
be positioned. Employees awaiting use safety harnesses either attached to rigger, supervisor, and crane operators
the load are not aware of the approved lifelines or a secure structure. A are to ensure that precautions are
position of the load. Hand or body rigger or semi-skilled rigger is to ensure that taken. Rigger, semi-skilled rigger, and
parts being injured due to the employees awaiting the load are aware of supervisors are to ensure that these
employees coming between the its position before lowering it into position. measures are in place at all times.
load and its final resting place. These employees are to use the guide ropes to
control the load. Employees must ensure that
they do not hold onto the load or climb onto it
until it is in position. Guide ropes are to be
used. If the load is to be manhandled
employees must ensure that they have no
body part that can be jammed between the
load and the surrounding existing structures.
10. When in position, the No safe access is given to staff to 4 3 12 Employees are to gain safe access to top off 1 3 3 Site Manager, Rigger is to ensure that
lifting tackle slackened gain access to the top of the load to using existing safe access, ladder, or boatswain safe access is available and used.
and was removed from remove lifting tackle Lifting tackle chair. Employees at the load must ensure that Rigger, semi-skilled rigger, and
the load carefully. gets hooked when the crane the lifting tackle is properly disengaged and will supervisors are to ensure that these
repositions boom. not catch onto any item in the immediate measures are in place at all times.
facility before notifying the Rigger/semi-skilled Riggers, semi-skilled riggers, and
rigger that the lifting tackle can be lifted. supervisors are to ensure that
Employees are to ensure that lifting tackle does employees are aware of the hazards.
not get damaged due to working in haste.

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11. Return lifting tackle to Tackle left lying around can lead to 4 3 12 Lifting tackle must be kept clean and stored on 1 3 3 Site Manager, Rigger is to ensure that
designated area or tripping hazards or equipment can suitable hooks and shelves off the ground in a safe access is available and used.
store when all lifting be damaged. Dragging of lifting clean and dry area. Employees are to ensure Rigger, semi-skilled rigger, and
tasks are completed. tackle can lead to damage to that lifting tackle is transported or carried in supervisors to ensure that all
equipment. such a way that it will not damage the precautions are taken. The Site
equipment. Manager, Safety Officer, Riggers,
Supervisors, and store man are to
ensure that this is done. Rigger, semi-
skilled rigger, and supervisors to
ensure that all precautions are taken.
12. Setting up the crane Oil Spillage. Atmospheric Emissions, 4 3 12 All vehicles are to be serviced and maintained 1 3 3 The Yard Manager is to monitor all
and using the crane for Noise. in good order to ensure that there are no oil company vehicles and ensure that
lifting the load. leaks. The Refillable cushions are to be used as they are in good working order. Driver
soon as leakage is identified on the vehicle. to ensure that he uses the cushions.
All vehicles are to be serviced and maintained The Yard Manager is to monitor all
in good order to limit exhaust emissions. company vehicles and ensure that
All vehicles are to be serviced and maintained they are in good working order.
in good order to ensure that the exhaust
system is in good condition.

Table I: Rating of Likelihood of Occurrence

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S.
Descriptor Likely Frequency Probabil
No.
ity
1. Frequent /Almost Certain Occurs frequently 5
2. Often Occurs several times per year 4
3. Likely Has occurred more than once per year 3
4. Possible Has occurred once per year 2
5. Rare Never occurred 1

Table II: Rating of Severity of Consequence

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Area Health & Safety Consequences

impacted Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic (Score = 5)
(Score = 1) (Score = 2) (Score = 3) (Score = 4)

Human Health Minor injuries, Injuries requiring Severe injuries requiring off- Single fatality. Multiple fatalities.
and Safety which may require on-site treatment site treatment by a medical
self-administered by a medical practitioner or immediate
first aid. Injured practitioner. evacuation to hospital.
personnel can Personnel unable Potential long-term or
continue to to continue to permanently disabling effects.
perform everyday perform duties.
Production Loss Incident event Production loss or Production loss or delay of Production loss or Loss of license to operate or
without causing delay of up to one one week to one month. delay for over one ability to produce
production loss. week. month. indefinitely.

Total Cost of Financial loss Financial loss Financial loss Financial loss Severe financial penalties or
Impacts or (compensation, (compensation, (compensation, fines, cost (compensation, legal liabilities.
Incident Event fines, cost to fines, cost to to repair, plant damage) of fines, cost to Financial loss
repair, plant repair, plant 000,000 – $00M. repair, plant (compensation, fines, cost
damage) of less damage) of $ damage) of $ to repair, plant damage) of
than $ 0,000. 0,000 – $ 000,000 – $00M. greater than $ 00M.
00,000.

Table-III: Risk Rating Matrix

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RISK Severity of Consequence

ASSESSMENT Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
MATRIX (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Rare 1 2 3 4 5
(1)
Likelihood of Occurrence

Possible 2 4 6 8 10
(2)
Likely 3 6 9 12 15
(3)
Often 4 8 12 16 20
(4)
Frequent/ 5 10 15 20 25
Almost Certain (5)

Table-IV: Risk Categorization & Prioritization

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Risk Categorization & Prioritization

Risk Factor Risk Category Action Required

15 – 25 Extreme Risk Unacceptably High

Activity or industry should not proceed in its current form.
Unacceptably High
8 – 12 High Risk Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and
action and be subjected to detailed HS impact assessment
4–6 Moderate Risk Acceptable but must be managed at the ALARP Level
Activity or industry can operate subject to management and/or
modification
1–3 Low Risk Acceptable without further action required
No immediate action is required unless escalation of risk is possible

Figure 1: Hierarchy of OSH Control Measures (in the order of preference)

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(* Controls identified may be a mixture of the hierarchy to minimize the probability and/or severity of the risk)

1. Elimination
Eliminate the Risk by removing the Hazard.

Substitute with less hazardous material, equipment or process. i.e. provide an

2. Substitution alternative that is capable of performing the same task and is safer to use.

Make structural changes to the work environment, work systems, tools or

3. Engineering equipment. Use mechanical aids or manual handling devices. Enclose or
Control isolate the hazard through the use of guards or remote handling techniques.
Provide Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV).

Appropriate Administrative Procedures such as policies, SOPs, guidelines,

4. Administrative registers, work permits, safety signage, job rotation, job timing, routine
Control maintenance and housekeeping, monitoring & supervision, inspection &
audit. Provide training on the hazards and correct work procedures.

5. Personal Protective Provide correctly fitted and properly maintained Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) Equipment (PPE) and/or Protective Clothing and the training in its use.

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