Risk Assessment (Welding) v01 [PDF]

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Risk Assessment Maintenance Department Activity Issuing Date Assessment Date

Maintenance Welding ( welders ) 08-Jun-2017 08-Jun-2017

L – Likelihood S – Severity RL– Risk Level Risk Evaluation:

Risk Assessment Number Assessment By Approved BY Approval Date

HSE Form : HSF -07-04 Original Issue: 08-Jun-2017

01/17/v1 Mohamed Elnagdy – Cranes Manager Revery Johnson – Asset Manager 13-Jun-2017

Initial Risk Level S/N

2.

3.

4.

5.

Residual Risk Level

Responsibility

Significant Hazards L

1.

Control Measures

Eye irritation from welding arc

Burn injuries from welding arc or spatter

Burn injuries from welded butt.

Fumes emitted from the welding process

Fires from welding process

4

S

3

4

3

3

4

RL

12

4

3

3

5

16

9

9

20

L   

Welding mask. Safety glasses. Welding screens.

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Welding gloves. Welding mask. Proper welder safety shoes Overalls to be in good condition free from tears, broken studs and zips. Handling gloves. Welding hats. time for Allow adequate cooling of butt.

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S

1

3

3

1

4

4

Welding Welder and others

2

3

6

Welder

Welding respirators

1

3



Good housekeeping. Clear work area of all combustibles. Fire extinguishers and fire blanket required. Comply with site hot work permit/rules.

1

5



Welder and others

5. Safety boots

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

RL

3

5

Welder

Welder and others

  6.

Electric shock from welding torch/tongs

2

4

8 

Ensure the workpiece is properly earthed. Keep body parts clear from operating torch. Ensure welding gloves are free from moisture.

2

4

2

Process/Work Activity Detail: This H&S risk assessment caters for the hazards presented by welding activities inside and outside maintenance workshop. This procedure does not cover other hazards that may be present on specific jobs such as working at heights or confined space.

Welder