RISK

OPERATING A TLB CONTRACT NAME

ASSESSMENT

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O-TLB IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PRECAUTIONS

WORK LOCATION SAFETY HAZARDS HEALTH HAZARDS WORK LOCATION EMPLOYEES
Difficult Entry/Exit Falling Objects Noise (plant & equipment) Excavation Permit Inducted
Remote Area Poor Lighting Inhalant Dusts/Fibres/Fumes Confined Space Entry Permit Risk Assessment Communicated
Potential for Difficult Rescue Slippery Surfaces Skin absorption Barricading & Signage Safe Work Procedure Communicated
Engulfment Electrical Services Eye contact Hazardous Work Clearance Competency
Defined Confined Space Trip Hazards Digest Fall protection plan Medical Fitness
Temperature Extremes Manual Handling Use of Chemicals (HCS) ADITIONAL PPE
Hazardous Substances Sharp Materials Hazardous Biological Agents Lighting Safety Shoes
Explosive Gas Present Ladders used in the task Electricity Ventilation Overalls
Oxygen Deficiency Working near Plant & Equipment ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Fire Extinguishers High Visibility Vest
Oxygen Excess Flammable Materials Present High Noise Levels First Aid Harness
Toxic Substances Suspended loads Spills to drains/waterways/ground Emergency Management Plan Gloves: type ………………….
Poisonous Gas Present Poor Visibility Soil Erosion Floatation devices Goggles
Water environment Communication amongst workers Hazard to Flora /Fauna Fall protection Respirator or Dust mask
Working at heights Electricity Air Pollution (dust, fumes) Legal Registers Life Jackets

CONSEQUENCE PROBABILITY

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INJURIES
HEALTH ENVIRONMENT
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No Injury No effect No effect None No impact No damage 0 1 2 3 4
COMPILED APPROVED
F-aid/ M TC case Over-exposure
Slight effect, contained
spill
Negligible
1% - 19%
Slight impact
Slight damage
(<R15 000)
1 2 3 4 5 BY BY
1
Disabling/ Loss Time Revearsable health M inor Effect, Resgtricted Localised damage
2 3 4 5 6
DATE DATE
Limited impact
Injury condition temporary nature 20% - 39% (<R15 000 - R0,15 M il)
2
Reportable(LTI)
Occupational Disease Localised effect, Significant Localised damage
P ermanent Disability Considderable impact 3 4 5 6 7
Section 25 limited damage 40% - 59% (R0,15 M il - R0.3 M il)
3 Section 24

Single fatality : M ajor effect, severe Widespread M ajor damage

Single Fatality National impact 4 5 6 7 8
occupational disease damage 60% - 79% (R0,3 M il - <R1,5 M il)
4
M assive effect,
M ultiple fatality : Extensive Extensive damage
M ultiple Fatality persistent severe International impact 5 6 7 8 9
5 occupational disease
damage
80% - 100% (>R1,5 M illion)

Low Risk Manage continuously to maintain tolerable level SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Medium Risk Medium priority, reduce risk to tolerable level , WSWP
High Risk High priority, terminate activity or treat risk immediately, WSWP
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O-TLB IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must be
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action
Preliminary Activities Operator Competencies various Plant & Equipment previously verified. (Operators and personnel trained in task activity) Project Inductions completed and records held.
Personnel issued with project mandated PPE and site with ‘Emergency Response Plan’ and first aid kits.
Daily pre-start meeting undertaken and recorded, new or site-specific hazards added to SWP.
Safety Concerns  Sunburn Exposure Issue / use of site and task PPE.
 Fatigue & heat exhaustion Fatigue management induction and adequate cold-water supplies.
Supervisor & Safety
 Slips trips and falls ‘Emergency Response Plan’ & first aid kits available to the area. Officer
 Cuts gashes and abrasions Communication systems in place (radios, cellular).
 Serious Injury and emergency response difficulty Fire extinguishers in all vehicles (Inspections completed per code)
 Potential fires
1
Environmental Concerns  Damage to rare plants and injury / disturbance to endangered fauna Areas of cultural significance and or endangered or rare species, defined and as
 Disturbance or damage to items of Cultural Significance applicable barricaded to prevent disturbance.
 Hydrocarbon spills Cultural heritage monitors & fauna spotters in place (as required). Flora and fauna
protection measure per contract defined ‘Environmental Plan’.
 Noise pollution Supervisor & Safety
Spill kits available for site. Officer
 Construction waste Fuel containing equipment to be stored on plastic sheeting or with practical
containment measures
Dust suppression measures i.e. water truck, etc.
All construction produced wastes removed daily

Obtain excavation permit.  Loss of services, production delays C 5 7 No commencement of work without permit Supervisor
2
Supervisor &
Pre-use inspection of all equipment  Using of faulty equipment resulting in injuries and / or property Faulty equipment to be repaired or replaced.
Operator
3 damage C 3 5 Enforce pre-use inspections against critical item check list

Supervisor &
Use competent trained operators  Results in injuries to persons and / or property damage C 4 6 Enforce the use of trained competent operators only
Operator
4

Wear appropriate Personal Protective  Results in injuries to persons and / or property damage C 2 4
Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment
Supervisor
Equipment, assess which of the following are Gloves, Safety boots, Overalls, Hard hat, Hearing protection, Eye protection
5 required in conjunction with the site
conditions and task on hand:
Enforce proper mounting and dismounting procedures
Climbing into or out of TLB  Failure will result in slip and fall incidents resulting in 1. Only use steps
injuries C 3 5 2. Face TLB when mounting or dismounting Operator
6 3. Maintain 3 point contact, 2 feet one hand / or 2 hands one foot
4. Never jump off
5. Never get on or off from moving TLB
Barriers / Barricading  Falling or slipping into the excavation. Ensure that the employees are all aware of the excavation or unsafe area prior to Supervisor &
D 4 7 commencing any works.
Remove the safety barrier (applicable if the  Manual Handling Employee’s
7
site was worked at the previous day), and  Hand injuries Manual handling techniques, Hand PPE.
replace on completion of shift
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OPERATING A TLB CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

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O-TLB IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must be
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action
C 3 5 Ensure correct starting of TLB Operator
8
Start TLB as per manufacturers manual  Incorrect starting of TLB will result in damage to machine

Enforce engine shutdown and removal of ignition key when machine is left un Operator
Never leave TLB with running engine  Failure will allow unauthorised persons to operate the TLB D 4 7 attended
9 unattended causing injuries to persons and / or property damage

Operator start with the operation after the  Property damage, production loss and or injuries to Spotter in place Supervisor &
D 4 7
10 supervisor ensure adherence to procedures persons operator

Park truck in correct position under  Property damage, production loss and or injuries to Ensure correct loading and removal of large rocks Supervisor &
C 3 5
11 instructions / guidance of a spotter persons operator

Plant  Property damage, production loss and or injuries to Ensure proper level parking/loading surface
Positioning of the TLB on a level position persons The operator is to assess the condition of the site prior to positioning plant near the
before proceeding with loading of material  The site condition. excavation area. This is so manoeuvrability around the site is possible with little / no
 Unstable ground problems.
 Working near the edge of excavation. 1m away from the edge of the excavation.
 Being hit by bucket The operator is to position the TLB in accordance with designated pad work areas,
so as the possibility of slipping into the excavation is negligible.
 Slipping into the excavation whilst cleaning up the site C 3 5 Employees are to be fully aware of where the TLB in operation. (Slewing, disposing Supervisor/ Operator
12 any spoil etc.) to avoid coming into contact or being struck / pushed into excavation.
5 metres around the excavator is NO GO zone whist in operation.
Top soil to be stuck in designated area in piles no higher than 2 metre.
Barricade as necessary by means of danger tape or solid (e.g. net)
The operator is to be aware of the staff around him.
The operator is to be aware of the excavation when he is moving any excess spoil
to one side of the site

Load truck  Property damage, production loss and or injuries to persons D 5 8 Ensure proper loading of truck and do not over load and no loose rocks on Supervisor &
13 top of load operators
 Possible breakdowns, failure of safety devices leading to Plant Operators must record their plant time cards effectively and ensure their plant Workshop
possible personal injuries, major production delays, damage to is subjected to a “Planned Maintenance System” where regular professional checks Maintenance Manager
Lack of plant maintenance and no pre-use C 4 6
14 equipment, property, etc are carried out and problem issues are repaired. and personnel, Plant
inspection Operators
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O-TLB IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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RISK ASSESSMENT COMMUNICATION SHEET PRESENTER SIGNATURE DATE

The following employees/ attendees were inducted regarding the hazards and risks and resolutions as to remedy hazards & risks associated with the tasks involved in the abovementioned Risk Assessment.
Attendees/ Employees Particulars
Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date
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OPERATING A TLB CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

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O-TLB IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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