Risk Assessment Form

Activity-Based Risk Assessment for Scaffolding Employed by PNH Resources

Inventory of Work Activities
Company: PNH Resources LTD PTE
14 February 2011
No.
1

Process Description
General Planning

Erection of base frames, standards and bracing.

Erection of 2nd level frames, standards and bracing.

Erection of working platforms.

Erection of edge protection, ladder and toe boards.

Work Activities
Decide what controls to use to eliminate or minimize the
risks. Detail the controls and enter the revised risk rating as
appropriate. The goal of this action is to ensure that
controls eliminate as much risk as possible with the goal
being Minor, Remote and Low for Severity, Liklihood and
Risk Level.
Sole boards to be correct length for soft ground. Bracing or
team member used to support first frames or standards.
Base plates or screw jacks used under all frames and
standards. Foundations shall be level or screw jacks will be
employed to achieve this. Castor wheel will be locked and
fitted correctly.
No climbing of un-braced scaffold. At least 2 persons shall
be employed to assist in scaffold erection. Foundation shall
be level, on firm ground or screw jacks will be employed.
A minimum of two persons shall be used to pass materials
to higher lifts. Working decks shall be of the same height.
A minimum of 2 persons shall be employed in this phase.
The scaffold shall be adequately braced to prevent
movement whilst edge protection is fixed. The handrail
shall be positioned not below 900mm and above 1100mm.
Install mid rail

Risk Assessment Form

Activity-Based Risk Assessment Form
Company:

PNH RESOURCES PTE LTD

Process/Locatio
n:

Scaffolding Works

Conducted by: (Names,

designations) (Date)
EM 385-1-1
Ministry of Manpower
Requirements
Last Review
14 February
Date:
2012

Approved by:
Mr. Lee Wilson, PNH
(Name,
Senior Safety Manager
designation)
14 February 2012
(Date)
1. Hazard Identification

2. Risk Evaluation

1a

1b

1c

1d

2a

N
o

Work
Activity

Hazard

Possible
Accident/
Ill Health &
Persons at
Risk
Workers
conducting
the general
planning

Existing Risk
Control
(if any)

Workers are
afforded the
opportunity to
take frequent
breaks as
needed and
vary work
positions

General
Planning

Possible
ergonomic but
the risk is
minimal

2b

Bradamente Amoroso
(Martin)
Engineer
14 February 2012
Next
Review
Date:

15 August
2012

3. Risk Control

2c

2d

3a

3b

Severity

Liklihood

Risk
Leve
l

Additional Risk Control

Action
Officer
Designati
on

Minor

Remot
e

Low

Ensure that workers report

any instances of repetitive
motion injuries if they occur.
Workers should receive
training in how to avoid these
types of injuries.

Senior
Safety
Manager

Erection of
base frames,
standards
and bracing

Musculoskelet
al

Workers
assigned to
perform this
work on the
scaffolds

Erection of
2nd level
standards
and bracing.

Musculoskelet
al

Workers
assigned to
perform this
work on the
scaffolds

Erection of
working
platforms

Musculoskelet
al

Workers
assigned to
perform this
work on the
scaffolds

1a

1b

1c

1d

N
o

Work
Activity

Hazard

PNH workers
performing
work
outdoors in
Singapore

Heat Cramps
Heat Rash
Heat Syncope
Heat
Exhaustion*
Heat Stroke**

Possible
Accident/
Ill Health &
Persons at
Risk
Personnel
performing
work

*If not treated

PNH workers
receive
extensive and
ongoing
training in how
to avoid these
types of
injuries
PNH workers
receive
extensive and
ongoing
training in how
to avoid these
types of
injuries
PNH workers
receive
extensive and
ongoing
training in how
to avoid these
types of
injuries
2a

Minor

Remot
e

Low

The risk level is low as long as

workers follow training
guidelines and use good work
practices. Workers should
report any instances of
musculoskeletal injuries that
may occur on the job site.

Senior
Safety
Manager

Minor

Remot
e

Low

The risk level is low as long as

workers follow training
guidelines and use good work
practices. Workers should
report any instances of
musculoskeletal injuries that
may occur on the job site.

Senior
Safety
Manager

Minor

Remot
e

Low

The risk level is low as long as

workers follow training
guidelines and use good work
practices. Workers should
report any instances of
musculoskeletal injuries that
may occur on the job site.

Senior
Safety
Manager

Existing Risk
Control
(if any)

Tool Box Talk

Training
concerning
heat stress,
clean drinking
water at all job
sites, sufficient
rest periods for

2b

2c

2d

3a

3b

Severity

Liklihood

Risk
Leve
l

Additional Risk Control

Action
Officer
Designati
on

Modera
te

Remot
e

Low

Continue emphasis on heat

injuries whenever safety
stand downs, events, tool box
talks etc.. are planned.
Ensure that drinking water is
always available for crews
working in heat stress
conditions. Ensure that sub

Senior
Safety
Manager

properly can
progress to
heat stroke.
**Life
Threatening
and is a real
medical
emergency.
Definitive
medical
assistance
must be
summoned.

Heat Stress (Color)

Green
I
Yellow

II

Red

III

Black

IV

Calculations:

Condition
27.78-29.39 C
(8284.9F)
29.44-31.06 C
(8587.9F)
31.11 32.17 C
(8889.9F)
Above 32.22 C
(90F)

workers in
accordance
with NAVMED
P-5010 and
Ministry of
Manpower
Recommendati
ons

contractors receive training

on the Heat Stress Program
observed at the Sembawang
Compound including the use
of colored flags and what they
mean as follows:

Heat Stress WBGT Temperature

Activity Level
Discretion is required when planning heavy exercise for acclimatized personnel.
Strenuous exercise and activity for new and un-acclimatized personnel during the first 30
days of heat exposure.
Strenuous exercise should be curtailed for personnel with less than 12 weeks of training
in hot weather.
Physical training and exercise should be curtailed for all personnel (operational
commitments excluded).
Heat stroke likelihood is high under conditions of high exertion.

WBGT = WB X 0.7 + DB X 0.1 + GT X 0.2

Meter calibration should be manually verified every 3 months. Manual calculation must be 0.2 + the meter WBGT readout