WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Area/Unit/Department: Confined Space / #001 / Hot Work. Completed by: Nico Fernando J
Activity: Welding and Maintenance inside the confined space.
Hazards Who might be harmed
and how
It affects mainly the
Working inside the confined space without attendant and the
proper gas testing and permit to work. workers (welder,
helper) might inhale
toxic gas, fire and
explosion.
The workers (fire
Accumulation of fumes while doing hot watcher, welder)
work inside the confined space. working inside the
confined space are in
risk inhalation of toxic
fumes might result in
respiratory and
breathing problems.
Persons inside the
Working under excessive temperature due to confined space (helper,
poor ventilation inside the confined space. welder) will be affected
by heat burns, heat
strokes and
asphyxiation.
Date: 18.03.2018
What is already being Are further
done to control the risk? controls
needed?
Workers were regularly
trained and competent to
work inside the confined Yes
space.
Breathing apparatus were
provided to the workers
inside the confined space. Yes
Limited time exposure of
workers and job rotations
were induced, hydration Yes
made available outside
the confined space.
Review date: 18.06.2018
Additional Actions Priority
Prior permit to work should be
issued by the issuing authority
and proper gas testing before 1
starting the work.
Blow air system should be used
and nitrogen purging should be
done to restrict fumes. 8
Usage of adequate exhaust fans
to eliminate heat using
mechanical ventilation. 4
Valid 3rd party certificate must be
obtained.
 Mainly it affects the A worker assigned near Proper proceeding of
Absence of proper isolation of utilities i.e. welder inside the the controls to ensure no Yes Lockout/Tagout should be done
electrical cables and pipes inside the confined space causing one activates it. to isolate electrical pipes & 3
confined space. electrocution, flash cables before starting the work.
burns and nervous Competent workforce must be
breakdown. employed.
Workers inside the Fire rescue team has been The whole watcher should be
Confined space attendant was not deployed confined space (welder, deployed outside the deployed outside the confined
outside the confined space area. fire watcher) are in risk confined space. Yes space and log sheets must 5
of several injuries i.e. maintain the access and egress
fire burns, toxic gases entering the confined space.
inhalation.
The foreman, welder, A robust command and Only the person who’s well
Untrained workers i.e. entrants involved in work-watcher can be safe system of work were trained and competent should
the confined space activity. affected leading to practised, proper Yes enter the confined space. 6
injury, burns on the barricades were installed. Necessary warning signs must be
skin. kept in place.

Mainly it affects the Mechanical lifting The necessary emergency

No emergency arrangements like tripod, welder; fire-watcher systems were deployed in equipment should be provided
breathing apparatus, emergency response working inside the the case of crew rescue. Yes i.e. Safety harness, respiratory
team & fire extinguishers were provided enclosed area and breathing apparatus etc. before 2
near the confined space area. might lead to fatality. entering the confined space.

Persons working inside Proper emergency lights Usage of non-spark tools and
240V were used for lighting arrangements the confined space (i.e. and personal torch lights low voltage equipment of 12V
inside the confined space. welder, fire watcher, were provided. Yes lights should be implemented 7
charge-hand) were inside the confined space.
spark might lead to fire Workers using only
explosion or electric approved electrical Proper training about the dangers
leak may lead to applications. and proper usage of equipment’s
electrocution. must be given.
 The welder and helper Permit to work and gas The welding process should be
110V equipment’s were used for welding may be seriously testing had been carried done between 20-100V,
purposes inside the confined space area. injured/fatality if they out and grounding had Yes minimum is 50V inside the
perform work without been maintained. confined space.
proper gas testing and
electrocution of Fire extinguishers are Welding should be inspected and
improper equipments provided within 2feet third party sticker should be
while working inside reach. available.
the confined space
area.
Workers working on Workers were working Proper life line ropes, rescue
Working at height inside the confined space heights might lead to on proper platform; team should be deployed outside
slip, trip, and fall scaffoldings are tied Yes while working inside the
causing bone fracture, properly, maintained and confined space.
several injuries to checked regularly.
welder, foreman and Safety net must be installed.
helper.
Close supervision must be done
by the scaffoldings supervisor
and proper tag should be
maintained often.
NB: This is for educational purposes only