Risk Assessment for Installation of Fire Fighting System

Training
No Training Type To whom

1 First Aid Supervisor

2 Scaffolding Who work at heights

3 Chemical Handling All Employees

4 Machines operator training Machines operator

Tool Box:
5 - General Safety (PPE). All Employees
- Chemical Spill.
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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
HAZARDS/RISKS

(P X S)

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Rating

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(S)
Plant and Traffic 1. Delivery/collection drivers shall be subject to AXON induction/Training
movement with regards to traffic management.
 Run over by 2. Ensure exclusion zone is set up around the preparation work area and all
vehicles/plants plant movement and checked by supervisor
 Hit by reversing 3. Always use the pedestrian access provided
Delivering, equipment 4. Traffic light batons shall be provided for banks man at night
unloading and  Overhead 5. All plant to have a fully trained banks man present all times.
storing of obstructions Operatives 6. No plant to reverse without banks man.
1 Firefighting Pipes  Vehicle break down Staff/visitors 7. Ensure access route are sufficient and safe to use.
3 4 12 1 4 4
and fittings using  Property damage 8. Do not take rest in or under vehicles
pickup and  Collision with other 9. Proper barricade and safety signboard provided on open excavation
unloading by vehicles 10.All vehicles must be fitted with reverse alarm / Flashing light.
manual handling
 Personal injury 11.The work place and all access to be well illuminated.
 Fatality 12.Enforce Speed limit
 Accident due to 13.Ensure all vehicles entering the site is properly maintained and reported
poor lighting and if found any defect
visibility (operation 14.Ensure materials are secured/tied in pallet trolley to avoid fall from
at night trolley.
1. Eliminate the need for manual handling by using mechanical aid.
2. Reduce the weight of a load to limit force exertion
1. Musculoskeletal 3. If unsure of the load weight, check with supervisor.
Manual Handling disorders Operatives 4. Ensure proper manual handling procedure
2
2. Hand injuries involved in work 3 4 12 5. Ensure adherence with sufficient and appropriate PPE. 1 4 4
3. cut & bruises 6. Limit load carrying to 20kg per person
7. Supervisor must make sure while manual handling load individual task
and environment to be considered to reduce the risk of manual handling.

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
HAZARDS/RISKS

(P X S)

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Rating

Rating
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(S)
1. Ensure accesses are kept clear at all times.
2. Housekeeping to be carried out regularly throughout the day when
required
3. Supervisor to ensure operatives are stacking material neatly and stacks
 Slips, Trips and fall Operatives are stable and in a safe condition
3 Material storing 3 4 12 4. Provide adequate lighting especially during night hours
1 4 4
 Poor house keeping Staff/storekeeper
5. Appropriate space is allowed around storage areas for employees to
move around safely without the risk being trapped between stacked
materials.
6. Maintain good housekeeping.

1. Grinding wheels shall be guarded. Ensure that the tools are provided
 Contact with with guards to avoid accidental contact.
grinding or cutting 2. RPM of the grinding wheel shall be greater than the driver.
wheel 3. Hot work permit shall be taken from concerned authority before
 Minor/Major performing the job
injuries, cuts 4. Damaged or expired wheel shall be discarded.
Cutting & grinding All concerned
4  Ejection of abrasive 3 4 12 5. Barricade immediate work area. 1 4 4
operation parties
material from 6. Safety glass along with clear face shield shall be worn.
grinding wheel. 7. Training on power tools handling is beneficial.
 Eye injury. 8. Trained Fire watchers, fire blankets, fire extinguishers available to
 Equipment failure prevent the risk of fire.
 Fire 9. All combustible materials kept away from the area of work.
10.Fire extinguisher in place and easily accessible

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
HAZARDS/RISKS

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Rating

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(S)
1. Positioning of machines will be planned to allow clear access and avoid
causing obstructions.
2. Machines will be maintained to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. COSHH assessments must be made available for any lubricating or
cutting fluids used on machines.
4. Guards are to be fitted to the rotating parts, and end guards around the
rotating pipe ends, unless the machine is positioned so that no person
can approach a rotating pipe end.
5. Machines are to be positioned clear of access routes and warning
Clothing notices are to be displayed.
Threading and Involving
entanglement with 6. Operators are not to wear loose clothing or gloves or use rags or other
5 grooving 3 4 12 1 4 3
Operations
moving parts Operatives materials which could become entangled with moving parts.
7. Machines will be operated by foot switches, and supply leads are to be
routed so as to avoid damage to leads and trip hazards.
8. Only trained operators are to erect, maintain and use these machines.
The work area is to be monitored to ensure clear access is available at
the machine, that all guards are in place and the floor is clean. Machines
are not to be left running while unattended.
9. Operators will be trained to set up and use these machines in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Operators will also be
made aware of any hazards and controls required by relevant COSHH
assessments.

6 Installation of Work at height Operatives/Staff/ 3 4 12 1. STARRT card briefing must before start the activity 1 4 4
Firefighting Pipes Visitors

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
HAZARDS/RISKS

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2. Ensure the PTW in place.
3. Ensure proper working platform with complete fall protection
4. Ensure Full body harness and 100% Tie off
5. Ensure the scaffold platform is properly erected with "Safe to use" tag.
6. Ensure castor wheels are locked
7. Hand tools must be secured/tethered
8. Work materials strictly not allowed to be stored on platform except for
working tools
9. Ensure avoid over reaching and climb on handrail.
 Fall form height 10. Ensure unauthorised person not allowed to modify the scaffolding and if
and sprinkler using Others
 Falling objects needed to any changes then must be modified by trained and certified
mobile scaffolding
 Over loading scaffolder.
 Protruding objects 11. Ensure safe access to the working platform
 Access & egress 12. Scaffold access must be free from obstruction
13. Ensure sufficient illumination in work area
14. Ensure while fittings the GI clamp and brackets operatives must safely use drill
machine to avoid finger injury.
15. Ensure that working near fragile surface special care of body and eye protection
with necessary PPE.
16. Must clean the debris after completion the job and maintain good
housekeeping.
1. A qualified and experienced plumber is needed to optimally install this
 Sharp
edge item Installer network of pipes to fit the sprinklers with high volumes of water when
Installation of
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sprinkler
 Sprinkler
glass may Foreman 3 4 12 the need arises. 1 4 4
damage Supervisor 2. Ensure sprinkler installation according to NEPA 13 AND 14
3. Use necessary PPEs while using sharp glass Materials.
8 Use of Ladder  Falling from height Operatives/ 3 4 12 1 4 4
(Ladder is not  Working on Uneven Staff/ 1. Only light work, off short duration and work in which the operative can

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

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HAZARDS/RISKS

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maintain secure hand and foot hold can be undertaken form a ladder
2. Never try to overreach with any ladders
3. Check the ladder is of suitable quality for industrial use and is in good
condition
4. Maintain a minimum of 3 points of contact with stepladders at all times
(feet/thighs/hands)
5. If possible, avoid the use of stepladders at a working height of 2 meters
allowed to use and more.
daily basis but in 6. Check the ladder legs (and stays) are fully deployed or locked
certain cases (depending on type) to maintain maximum base dimensions and the
where there is very step ladder is orientated to provide maximum stability.
narrow place and
7. Stepladders/ladders has to be used on leveled ground/firm base
even podium ground
8. Ensure that during using ladder from the top 2 step is blocked to avoid
ladder not possible  Falling
objects
to fix in that cases climb on that.
Ladder can use if 9. The ladder securely fixed to prevent slipping outwards or sideways or
permission securely footed at all times.
granted from 10. Person must hold the ladder while another operative working on it
AXON Safety) 11. Materials should not be placed above the thread of ladders/step ladders
12. Do not carry any materials in one hand while climbing or getting down
from ladder
13. Ensure the area under the ladder is barricaded especially if it is being
used in a public area.
14. Ensure the ladder is electrical insulated podium type if working in live
services

9 Use of  Spillage/
soil Operatives 3 4 12 1 4 4
Primer/paint contamination using solvent
(Hazardous

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Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
HAZARDS/RISKS

(P X S)

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Rating

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1. Ensure that all chemical substances have a COSHH assessment
2. Refer SDS prior to any handling of hazardous substances and ensure SDS
is easily accessible at site while working with chemicals.
3. Ensure chemicals are properly stacked.
4. Ensure all chemical containers are properly labeled.
5. Spill kits to be available at site.
6. Ensure operatives use the correct PPE
7. Competent person to oversee the storage, use and disposal of
hazardous materials.
 Burns
8. Ensure that correct welfare/first aid facilities are available in the area i.e.
 Contact with skin
washing facility/eye wash.
 Acute/Chronic
Substance) 9. Proper and adequate PPE to be used always
adverse heath
10.Ensure all chemical containers are properly labeled.
effect.
11.Adjust work schedules so that workers are not overexposed to a
 Fire
hazardous chemical.
12.Wear respiratory protection
13.Ensure proper and adequate PPE to be used always.
14.Ensure smoking only in designated area
15.Ensure appropriate Firefighting equipment’s are in place and easily
accessible

10 Use of power tools  Damaged Operatives 3 4 12 1. All portable electrical equipment must be PAT tested and color coded. 1 4 4
such as Sockets & cable and staff Make sure the test dates are visible on the equipment.
Grinder/Cutter &

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Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

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HAZARDS/RISKS

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2. Ensure all disk shall be appropriate and expiry date is over.
3. Ensure all power tools are in good condition and appropriately
maintained
4. PTW to be obtained, prior to commencing the task
5. Damaged industrial sockets and power cables must be removed.
6. Ensure the electrical cable is not damaged and has not been repaired
insulation.
with insulating tape or unsuitable connectors.
 Electrocution
7. Ensure cables from power tools shall be organized so as not to present a
 Electric shock
 Short circuit & tripping hazard
Burns 8. Only trained competent operatives to operate the power tools.
 Trip/Fall 9. Ensure proper and regular maintenance of equipment that takes
Drill machine,  Noise account of noise
 Hearing loss 10.Ensure proper hearing protection always.
 Vibration 11.Make sure people use the right tool for the job and are trained to use it
 Dust correctly
12.Ensure defective tools that require maintenance is reported for repair or
replacement.
13.Instruct workers to keep their hands warm and dry, and to not grip a
vibrating tool too tightly.
14.Ensuring proper job rotation and limiting time operatives working with
power tools and hand tools.
15.Use dust mask
16.Ensure proper earth leakage protection is provided.
17.All power tools must be 110V to be ensured.

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
HAZARDS/RISKS

(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
(P)

(S)

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(S)
1. Ensure proper night work permit is obtained
Operatives/staff 2. Proper lighting system should be in place
 Poor visibility 3. Ensure proper Communication / Coordination and close supervision
Working at night
due to darkness / 4. Industrial safe torches to be available for emergency situations
11 time 3 4 12 1 4 4
poor illumination 5. High visibility Traffic Vest for personnel’s in night shift
 Lone worker 6. Avoid lone working and always ensure buddy system while working at
night
7. Employees to be trained and understand AXON Crises plan.

1. Ensure Proper instruction from supervisor and act accordingly.

2. During manual operation most important is follow the load and size of
the box and accordingly manpower will deploy to avoid fall from hand.
Installation of Fire  Fall from hand
3. Proper PPE specially using ear plug during making hole in wall and using
hose real with  Dust
Installer mask to avoid dust
12 cabinet and  Noise
Foreman
3 4 12 1 4 4
assessor fittings by
4. All the power tools must be proper maintained and inspected regular
 Spark and
manual handling basis
Electric shock
5. No loose connection and all the socket must be in good condition to
avoid spark or electric shock
6. Ensure clean the area after work and there is no debris.

13 Pressure testing Operation of valves 2 4 8 1 4 4

Properties and
during the pressure
testing may cause other
serious injury or surrounding 1. A valid permit for carrying out pressure testing shall be arranged from the
fatality. personnel concerned department.
within the work 2. A tool box talk meeting shall be conducted and all the hazards to be

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Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

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recognized and clearly communicated prior to start the work.
3. All employees must be competent to do the task.
4. Proper warning tapes and safety notices indicating that flushing/pressure
testing is in progress shall be placed at site.
5. Warning notices and lock shall be provided on the pump isolators and
starters as required.
6. The isolators to be locked and key shall be keep with the responsible
person involved in the task.
7. All details shall be clearly mentioned on the tag including contact number
area of the responsible person.
8. Supervision shall frequently monitor the testing/flushing.
9. The employee shall wear proper foot protection.
10. Emergency contact number shall be displayed.
11. Suitable fire extinguisher to be arranged near the work location.
12. No valves shall be operated where the direction of flow may be directed
to the face of the operative.
13. All necessary PPE shall be arranged and used

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Risk Assessment Record Assessed by Title Signature

Activity: Installation of Fire Fighting System Tariq Radwan HSE Manager

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

(Without Controls) (With Controls)
IDENTIFIED
No ACTIVITY People Involved CONTROL MEASURES

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
HAZARDS/RISKS

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1. Permit to work system shall be followed and Lock out tag out system shall
be done by AXON
Properties and 2. The employee shall be competent to do the task.
 Unauthorized other 3. Supervision shall be done a periodic inspection on isolated valve.
Pre operation surrounding 4. Plastic drums shall be arranged to collect the water, in case of any water
14 commissioning  Water leakage 3 3 9 leakage. 1 3 3
personnel
activity  Wet floor 5. A good standard of housekeeping shall be provided.
 Falling of material within the 6. Check that the Fire Fighting piping network is completed with fire hose
work area real, cabinet, pressure gauge, fire extinguishers, proper valves, drains
vents strainers pressure switches instruments and sprinkle drains, vents,
strainers, switches in place

 Improper
selection of hand 1. Hand tools should be visually inspected for defects, prior to use.
tools. 2. Never use damaged, blunt or broken tools to avoid injury.
 Damaged and 3. Select right tools for right Job
Use of Hand Defective Hand 4. Ensure no Homemade or makeshift tools to be used at site
15 tools tools. Operatives/Staff 3 3 9 5. Remove from service any tool that shows signs of damage or defect 1 3 3
 Hand injuries 6. Ensure Hand tools are Stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s
 Pinch point instructions.
 Ergonomics 7. Ensure hands are not in direct line of fire while working with hand tools
 Repetitive strain 8. Ensure appropriate PPE at all times.
injury

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 Risk Rating Matrix

Consequence (From Table 1)

Probability
(from Table 2)
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)

Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent/Almost certain (5) 5 10 15 20 25

15 - 25 Extreme risk Activity or industry should not proceed in current form

Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject to
8 - 12 High risk
detailed OSH assessment

4 -6 Moderate risk Activity or industry can operate subject to management and /or modification

1-3 Low risk No immediate action required, unless escalation of risk is possible