Title: BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

No.: HSE-MAH-PLN-012 - Rev 0

MAHLALERWA CONSTRUCTION

MAHLALERWA CONSTRUCTION

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WATER RETICULATION PROJECT IN

BLOEDFONTEIN
Procedure number: HSE-MAH-PLN-012 - Rev 0

Name Title Signature Date

Prepared By: T.MAGENGELELE HSE Manager

Reviewed By: Rollout Manager

Approved By: Project Director

Title: BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

No.: HSE-MAH-PLN-012 - Rev 0

MAHLALERWA CONSTRUCTION
 Title: RISK ASSESSMENT FIBRECO PROJECT

No.: BRN-HSE-ZTE-PLN-012 - Rev 2 MAHLALERWA CONSTRUCTION

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ANALYSIS

Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

Delivery and Site yard Pipes may move/roll or be All people must work unders C 2 2 6 H Zero accidents/incidents
unloading of tampered with by others suprevision related to driving,
pipes monitor via near miss
reports, audits,
inspections. Evaluated
monthly

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

Pipes and At the

fittings trenches

Site work Work sites Dust, Windy conditions Paved areas C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
during construction monitored via
outdoors suggestions, audits,
inspections. Dust
pollution issues to be
kept to a minimum,
monitored via audits,
inspections complaint,
suggestions
Working with Work sites Noise, Machinery, tools PPE C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
equipment with monitored via
noise above suggestions, audits,
85db inspections.
Office, site Work sites Violent industrial action Security personnel, doors kept C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
work, resulting in injuries locked, liaise with SAPS, armed monitored via
Exposure to Absenteeism, Loss of security suggestions, audits,
industrial Production, Injury inspections. IR plan to
action be in place

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

Office, site Freak weather Absenteeism, Loss of Secure building, HSE weather C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
work, resulting in Production, Injury watch via internet monitored via
Exposure to strong winds suggestions, audits,
extreme etc inspections. Monitor
weather i.e. weather reports
hail, strong
winds
Site and office All work areas Uninformed, personal Behaviour training and observers, C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
work, Unsafe choice, short cuts etc Behaviour monitoring, monitored via
behaviour Fatalities, Absenteeism, Supervision, Toolbox talks, HSE suggestions, audits,
Loss of Production, Injury orientation, disciplinary action. inspections. Training,
induction
Site and office All work areas Oil leaks from vehicles, Waste removal/cleanup plan, C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
work Spillages of hazardous Behaviour monitoring, monitored via
chemicals used during Supervision, Toolbox talks, HSE suggestions, audits,
construction, orientation, disciplinary action. inspections. Adhere to
Bad housekeeping EMP and undertake env
Fatalities, Absenteeism, audits
Loss of Production, Injury
Working at Using PPE at Fall, dropping of Correct usage of fall arrest and C 2 3 6 H No reported incidents,
elevations elevations equipment and damage harness. monitored via
(Bridges, Using Lifting Correct use of lifting equipment. suggestions, audits,
Towers & Equipment Riggers to be trained and certified inspections. Fall
rooftops) Using fall competent. prevention plan to be
arrest Inspections of fall arrest adhered to
equipment equipment.
Excavations Working near Fall, electrocution, vehicle Take steps to render the C 3 2 3 6 H No reported incidents,
and trenching passing accident, burns, heat circumstances safe for all persons monitored via
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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

vehicles in the stroke. Excessive involved in the excavation suggestions, audits,

roads. vibration while using process. This might include inspections. Ongoing
Working near compactors – poor isolating the underground inspections
electrical circulation and loss of a services, where possible, before
cables. limb Traffic accidents due excavation begins.
Trenching to close proximity to road, Workers using jackhammers,
near water shovels or other hand tools which
and gas may make contact with a power
pipes. line, are to be briefed about the
danger and provided with
insulated protective gloves. Issue
persons exposed to excessive
noise levels with proper hearing
protection. Excavation to be
protected by a fence or barrier.
Angle of repose to be considered
when digging excavations.
Excavations to be inspected on a
daily basis and after rain. Traffic
management plan to be adhered
to, training, RA’s
Confined In manholes There is a risk of Ensure adequate ventilation and C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
spaces and and confined insufficient oxygen levels avoid operating internal monitored via
manholes spaces or unsafe gasses. Risks combustion equipment in or near suggestions, audits,
arise when engines or confined spaces. Refer to inspections. Confined
appliances using petrol, confined space entry instructions. space procedure
diesel and liquefied Use appropriate equipment to

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

petroleum gas are open the manholes. Use gloves.

operated in enclosed Test the air supply prior to entry
areas. Carbon monoxide to determine air quality and
can result in oxygen identify any dangerous gasses.
starvation and death.
Using ladders On Rooftops Fall, slip, bone injury Inspection of ladders, Correct C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
or container usage monitored via
Removal of damaged ladders. suggestions, audits,
Safe usage and positioning. inspections.
Assistance while on long ladders.
Installing In containers Muscle strain or spinal Correct techniques for lifting. Do C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
equipment and injury. Sparks, burns not work on live electrical (AC or monitored via
equipment DC cabling) Isolate! Do not lift suggestions, audits,
rooms heavy loads without assistance. inspections.
Loading & In vehicle and Muscle strain or spinal Correct techniques for lifting. Do C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
unloading store injury not lift heave loads without monitored via
assistance. suggestions, audits,
inspections.
Verification of In equipment Eye injury Supervision, Gloves & goggles C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
operation of rooms Shock or burns issued. monitored via
existing Accident Assistant to check RF instruments suggestions, audits,
equipment and use handset while other is inspections.
driving, First Aid Kit available.
Use of In Containers Shock, electrocution, Only suitably trained or qualified C 3 4 9 M No reported incidents,
electrical & on Masts injury personnel are to perform tasks monitored via
equipment or that may be hazardous. Correct suggestions, audits,
machinery usage; do not work on live inspections.

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

equipment. Maintenance of
equipment as per manufacturer’s
requirements.
Use of On site Absenteeism, Loss of Training, correct use of PPE, risk C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
handtools, Production, Injury assessments, toolbox talks, monitored via
digging etc regular tool inspections suggestions, audits,
inspections.
Use of TLB’s Work site Absenteeism, Loss of Training, correct use of PPE, risk C 2 6 H No reported incidents,
diggers etc Production, Injury assessments, toolbox talks, monitored via
regular tool inspections, only suggestions, audits,
licenced operators, regular inspections.
machine inspections, use of
banksmen, barricading, traffic
management, risk assessments
Maintenance of All work Injuries due to slips falls, Training, correct use of PPE, risk C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
TLB;s diggers areas, crushing injuries,, assessments, toolbox talks, monitored via
etc workshops Absenteeism, Loss of regular tool inspections, only suggestions, audits,
Production, Injury licenced operators, regular inspections.
machine inspections, lock out,
regular tool workshop inspections
Transport to All work areas Absenteeism, Loss of Training, use of buses, no persons C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
site Production, Injury on bakkies etc, regular monitored via
inspections. Maintenance of suggestions, audits,
motorised equipment inspections.
Using In the battery Incorrect mixtures, skin Provide MSDS & PPE (Gloves, Eye C 4 4 4 12 M No reported incidents,
chemicals room irritation, eye damage protection, masks) monitored via
suggestions, audits,

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No.: BRN-HSE-ZTE-PLN-012 - Rev 2 MAHLALERWA CONSTRUCTION

Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

inspections. MSDS
audits
Use of toilets In toilets Bacteria, viral infection Ensure that toilets are regularly C 4 2 4 6 H No reported incidents,
cleaned and maintained, including monitored via
temporary units. Employees are suggestions, audits,
required to wash their hands after inspections.
going to the toilets / using urinals.
Site camp In the Site Bacteria, viral infection Ensure that facilities are C 2 6 H No reported incidents,
living Camp Illness maintained in a clean manner. monitored via
Injury Observe safety requirements for suggestions, audits,
Electrical shock drinking water. Determine inspections.
nearest medical assistance contact
details and ensure availability of
first aid facilities. Temporary
electrical connections not
permitted, unless certified as an
electrician.
Common In the Kitchen Bacteria, viral infection Use hot water and anti bacterial C 4 4 12 M No reported incidents,
eating utensils, detergents for cleaning. Dispose monitored via
crockery of scraps in a closed bin. suggestions, audits,
inspections.
Construction On Use of contractors to Ensure that the contractors are C 4 2 3 6 H No reported incidents,
work construction perform the work, and registered with the Compensation monitored via
sites risk that they do not Commissioner. Ensure that the suggestions, audits,
comply with OHS Act or contractors have the required inspections.
with COID Act appointment letters, site files,
public liability insurance,

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No.: BRN-HSE-ZTE-PLN-012 - Rev 2 MAHLALERWA CONSTRUCTION

Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

competence and PPE.

Civil work All sites Injuries due to slips falls, Ensure that the contractors are C 2 6 H No reported incidents,
crushing injuries,, registered with the Compensation monitored via
Absenteeism, Loss of Commissioner. Ensure that the suggestions, audits,
Production, Injury contractors have the required inspections.
appointment letters, site files,
public liability insurance,
competence and PPE. Training,
risk assessments, inspections,
registers, audits, PPE, lock out,
banksmen, traffic management
Electrical work In equipment Shock, Fall, Burns or eye Safe work procedure / lock out C 3 4 9 H No reported incidents,
rooms, injury. procedure to be available and monitored via
rooftops and followed when working on suggestions, audits,
masts electrical machinery and / or inspections.
equipment.
Ensure that the connections (DB
Boards, cables to equipment,
equipment, etc.) are tight.
Certificate of Compliance to be
issued before the electrical
installation is handed over for use,
or if alterations and modifications
have been done. Access to live
equipment is to be controlled.

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

Working on Adjacent to Obstruction of signage,  Protection of the public C 4 4 12 M No reported incidents,

site, Public construction creation of fall hazards, and controls for entering monitored via
Safety sites material falling from an area where workers suggestions, audits,
Awareness elevations, vehicle are working at elevations. inspections.
accidents near work Where necessary, post a
areas, obstruction of flagman to safely direct
roadway and pavements. passing traffic and
pedestrians. Never allow
cranes to load and unload
vehicles over passing
traffic or pedestrians.
Construct temporary
protective gantries or
covered walkways to
provide protection when
workers are working
above areas where the
public or other workers
need to pass. Barricade
areas under cranes to
separate passing traffic
from crane-lifted loads.
Traffic control around excavations
and trenching – Barriers, hazard
cones, signs, flagmen, two-way
radios, etc. as per risk
assessment.

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

Using lasers On Exposure to laser light Class 1M, 2 & 2M lasers must be C 4 4 12 M No reported incidents,
construction used with eye protection and view monitored via
sites of it must be limited to the public. suggestions, audits,
Class 3R, 3M & Class 4 lasers inspections.
must be used with eye and skin
protection and view of the laser
must also be limited to the public
Beam stops must be installed to
terminate potentially dangerous
beams.
Fibre must be checked with a
power meter before examining it.
Only authorized and trained
personnel may use lasers and
service the lasers.
Working with Construction Injuries due to handling  Fibre optics cable must be C 4 4 12 M No reported incidents,
fibres site fibre cable checked with a power monitored via
meter before it can be suggestions, audits,
examined to ensure that inspections.
no light is passing through
it
 Safety glasses must be
used to avoid contact of
the eyes with tiny fibre
pieces.
 Fibre scraps must be
disposed of in a

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

designated waste bin.

 No eating or drinking shall
be allowed near the work
area where fibre pieces
can enter the body.
 MSDS will be available for
all chemicals used on site.
 Work area must be well
ventilated.
 Flammable chemicals to
be clearly marked.
 Fire extinguishers to be
kept on hand.
 No smoking allowed
around fibre optic work.
 Fusion splicers are not to
be done in manholes due
to gas accumulation.
 Disposable aprons to be
worn when working with
fibres.

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

Working with Construction Injuries due to working Guards are to be installed to C 4 4 12 M No reported incidents,
machines site with unsafe machines prevent nip and crush injuries at monitored via
moving parts or equipment. If suggestions, audits,
these guards are to be removed inspections.
for maintenance purposes, then
the equipment is to be switched
off and locked out if they could be
switched on remotely.
(Maintenance and repair
personnel.)
Loading, lifting Construction The act of lifting, or Correct handling techniques, C 4 4 12 M No reported incidents,
digging site moving of equipment or proper posture techniques when monitored via
materials onto a vehicle handling heavy or big loads of suggestions, audits,
or storage area. Loading equipment. Avoid twisting the inspections.
is to be performed using upper body suddenly whilst
mechanical aids wherever carrying heavy loads. Ask for
practicable or by safe assistance to carry heavy and
means such as holding awkward loads. Staff should be
loads close to the body properly trained and follow safe
and avoiding twisting. work procedures. First aid
Hazards include Strain / training of First Aider for
sprain / cuts / bruises, treatment of injury.
incapacity of employee to Loading includes heavy physical
continue working, exertion, the lifting or handling of
damage to equipment. heavy loads. Use correct lifting
Injuries could result methods and ask for assistance
because of incorrect for loads exceeding 30 kg.

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

lifting techniques. Woman should avoid strenuous

(Persons involved with work from early pregnancy
logistics or manual onwards to well after the birth.
handling.)

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

Traffic Roadsides Traffic accidents resulting Traffic management plan to be C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
management in injuries or fatalities and adhered to, induction training, RA monitored via
property damage. training, signs, flagmen, proper suggestions, audits,
Failure of drivers to supervision inspections. Traffic
adhere to safety signage, management plan to be
flagmen resulting in adhered to Areas to be
injury. kept clear, discussed at
Workers not adhering to HSE meetings.
traffic management plan
requirements and being
involved in accidents.
People working too close
to side of road and being
hit by vehicles.
Water Rivers Injuries due to people Lifejackets to be issued and C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,
environments falling into water and lifelines to be used to ensure monitored via
damage to property people do not fall into the water suggestions, audits,
inspections. Areas to be
kept clear, discussed at
HSE meetings.
Blasting Rocky areas Injuries due to effects of Blasting plan to be in place before C 3 4 9 H No reported incidents,
blasting. Damage to any blasting takes place. Training, monitored via
equipment due to blasting RA’s, inductions, safety meetings suggestions, audits,
inspections. Areas to be
kept clear, discussed at
HSE meetings.
Slips & falls All areas Conditions that result in Walkways free from obstruction, C 3 3 9 M No reported incidents,

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

including steep falls (impacts) from skid free and good state of repair. monitored via
slopes height or on walking Ladder construction, safe usage, suggestions, audits,
surfaces (caused by fitted with non-skid devices, inspections. Areas to be
slippery floors, poor ensure the stability of the ladder, kept clear, discussed at
housekeeping, uneven prevent articles from falling, HSE meetings.
walking surfaces, exposed provide suitable sheaths or
ledges, etc.) Unsafe receptacles in which hand tools
ladders lead to incidents. shall be kept when not being
No fall protection plan in used. Rail on guards required:
the event of a fall is a openings in floors, etc. Staircases
great risk. and steps: provided with handrails
- ERW 9(1)(d) Handrails on ramps
- GSR 13B(2)(b) Work in elevated
positions: Ensure that worker has
been made as safe as if he were
working from scaffolding. Prepare
a fall protection plan, do a risk
assessment of all work carried out
from an elevated position; provide
procedures and methods to
address all the risks identified.
All portable ladders must be
maintained in a safe working
order, must be the correct height
for the task being performed. The
extension ladder must be placed
at a safe angle and supported by

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Severity Risk Risk Target/objective

Value Assessed

Health & Safety

Location or

Environmental
(1 – (High,

Likelihood
Hazards Controls to eliminate or
conditions 25) Medium

Damage
Task or "hazard" means a source mitigate the Risk. (Also refer to
for Risks to or low)
activity of or exposure to danger. the applicable Safe Work
task or
(OHS Act) Procedures and Safety Guidelines)
activity

an assistant at ground level. All

ladders must be inspected
regularly. Life lines to be used on
steep slopes and when working
above or next to rivers.

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 THIS MATRIX MUST BE USED TO RATE THE CRITICALITY OF TASKS

1. SEVERITY INDEX

0 – No risk of injury, illness or quality / problems.

2 – Minor risk of injury, illness not a lost time, non disruptive property damage, quality/production problems resulting
in loss between R1 000-00 – R10 000-00.

4 – Risk of a lost time injury without permanent disability, disruptive property damage quality / production or other
losses between R10 000-00 – R50 000-00.

6 – Risk of permanent disabling injury, loss of life/body part or other losses exceeding R50 000-00.

2. Frequency Index

NO TIMES TASK PERFORMED BY EACH

PERSON

NO OF PERSONS PERFORMING LESS THAN FEW TIMES MANY TIMES

TASK DAILY PER DAY PER DAY

FEW 1 1 2

MODERATE NO. 1 2 3

MANY 2 3 3

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 3. Probability Index

-1 Low probability

0 Moderate probability

+1 High probability

Factors to be Considered

- How dangerous is the task

- How difficult is the task

- Complexity of task

- The chance that there will be a loss if task is performed improperly

- Any rating above 8 will require actions to address issues e.g. procedures, guarding, training etc.

PRIORITY GUIDE

Once a risk rating has been calculated, the following scheme should be used to assign priority of action. It should be
noted that if action is not taken within the time specified, then the continued toleration of the residual ‘downside’ risk
should be explicitly authorized. The suggested level of seniority for authorization is as shown below.

Priority Risk Suggested action Authority for continued

toleration of residual risk
Rating
1 Greater than 8 Cessation until the residual risk is PD
reduced to 8 or below - unless
exposure is authorized as
indicated.
2 6–8 Take action to reduce residual risk PD
to 6 or below
3 4–6 Specific action to deal with risk PD
daily
4 2–4 Plan in keeping with all other PD
priorities

5 Below 2 Low priority PD

Related Documents

Document Ref. Document Title

ZTE-HSE-ZTE-PLN- EHS Management Plan WATER RETICULATION PROJECT IN BLOEDFONTEIN
001Rev 1

Forms

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