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JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS/ L5-FMT-061

RISK ASSESSMENT Cross Ref: L3-SP-012

Work Scope or work area assessed:


Date of assessment: 19-May-2014
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Activities
Initial Assessment ☒
Assessment carried out by: Viswanatha Sivaprakasam
Reason for Periodic Review ☐
assessment Change of Process ☐ NDT Specialist
Position:
Work Equipment change ☐ Member of the Technical Response Group (as per L6-OGN-149)

Minimum PPE
Required
☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒

Additional
Requirements
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Hazardous
Chemicals
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Are there specific legislative requirements to be met for the specific job role/task? Yes ☐ No ☒

Legislative If yes, please detail legislative requirements:


Requirements Local legislative requriements shall be undertaken by each local office.

Approved By: Barry Slade Signature

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Part 1 – Generic Assessment

GENERAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Details of persons identified at risk. Does the


E.g. own employees, other employees, hazard Is Health Is fuller Existing New
general public. compromise Details of any existing
Potential hazards relevant to the Surveillance evaluation controls measures
Consider workers who are:
(H)ealth / protective / preventative
operation. Young, Inexperienced, new and
appropriate? required? adequate? required?
(S)afety / measures.
expectant mothers, night, home, lone Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N
disabled, others. (N)ot Known?
Collapse of Building, Fabric & structure, Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
S N N PPE requirements, Stop Work policy Y N
work equipment. Contract), Site Auditors
Hi-Vis clothing to be worn at all
Collision with or by transport, fork list Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff & vendor sites.
S N N Y N
other. Contract), Site Auditors
Defensive driving course.
Compressed air systems not used
by Applus Velosi staff.
Field Inspectors (Staff & Contract), Site
Compressed Air S N N Y N
Auditors
Safe working distances to be
maintained.
Maintain safe working distances
Ejection of machine parts material, work Field Inspectors (Staff & Contract), Site from potentially projectile objects –
S N N
pieces. Auditors e.g. safety valves under testing,
pressurised hoses etc.
Emissions from processed materials,
Not Applicable N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
process equipment.
Moving parts could cause
entanglement. No loose clothing to
be worn, equipment to be isolated
Field Inspectors (Staff & Contract), Site
Entanglement with machinery or materials S N N prior to inspection. Y N
Auditors
Keep clear of hoses that may come
loose during testing.
Cold weather working conditions
covered in induction training.
Excessive cold - equipment and Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
H N N Awareness training provided Y N
environment Contract), Site Auditors
regarding freezing temperatures
when gases are released due to
pressure drop.

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Hot weather working conditions
covered in induction training.
Excessive heat – equipment and Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
H N N Awareness training provided Y N
environment Contract), Site Auditors
regarding the scalding effects of
steam when depressurizing systems
prior to test.
Gas monitor to be used prior to
entering enclosed areas.
Y – if in
regular Protective face masks to be worn in
Explosion – dust, gasses, fumes, mists, Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
H contact with dusty/situations. Y N
solids Implosion Contract), Site Auditors
dust, gases,
fumes etc Chlorine gas on some sites. Site
specific assessment / induction to
be followed.

Falling objects Not Applicable N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Fire, flammable materials and emissions Not Applicable N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Gas monitor to be used prior to


entering enclosed areas. Field
Y – if working
personnel to be aware of any site
conditions
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff & requirements.
Ventilation & Air Quality H regularly are Y N
Contract), Site Auditors
of poor air
Ensure regular “fresh air” breaks
quality.
are taken work in areas with poor
ventilation/air quality.
Moving parts should be shrouded /
guarded.
Field Inspectors (Staff & Contract), Site
Missing defective safety measures S N N Moving parts not protected should Y N
Auditors
not be inspected and if necessary
inspection postponed in line with
Stop Work policy.

Neglect or ergonomic principals Not Applicable N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Be aware as sites are not Applus


Velosi owned, any obstructions to
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
Poor house keeping S N N carrying out the inspection must Y N
Contract), Site Auditors
not be moved. Report the
obstruction to the escort.
Field Inspectors (Staff & Contract), Site Equipment to be isolated prior to
Vibration from machinery H/S N N Y N
Auditors inspection commencing.

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Safe distance from vibrating
machinery to be maintained.
Confined space procedures are
applicable, only Applus Velosi staff
trained in confined space Training
module 606 are to carry out
inspections.
Field Inspectors (Staff & Contract), Site
Confined spaces. S N N Case by case assessment to be Y N
Auditors
completed by inspector.

See part 2 of this assessment. Gas


monitors required for ALL sites.
(client to provide) if not available
STOP work.
Ensure equipment is isolated prior
Electrical equipment (Shock), Energy supply Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
S N N to carrying out any thorough Y N
failures. Contract), Site Auditors
inspection.
Awareness training provided as part
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff & of induction process for potential
COSHH/Hazardous Chemicals H/S N N Y N
Contract), Site Auditors COSHH hazard when depressurizing
system before testing.
All staff to carry emergency contact
number for Velosi.

Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff & Site specific emergency plan also to
Emergency Procedures S N N Y N
Contract), Site Auditors be check by all field personnel.

All staff to have identification on


them.
All staff to use local site fire
emergency procedures. To be
assessed on entry to site.
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
Fire S N N Y N
Contract), Site Auditors
No sites to be entered if emergency
procedures are not given at entry
point.
All staff shall carry basic first aid kit
in vehicles.
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
First Aid H/S N N Y N
Contract), Site Auditors
No sites to be entered if emergency
first aid is not available.
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff & Lighting levels to be assessed at
Lighting H/S N N Y N
Contract), Site Auditors each inspection point.

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Gloves to be worn during
inspection when handling
equipment.

Conditions of floor and walkways to


be assessed at each inspection
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
Manual handling, Slips Trips & Nips H/S N N location. Y N
Contract), Site Auditors
Safety boots to be worn at all
times.

Any gas bottles to be chained and


secured.
Noise is not normally above
acceptable limits. However, this is
to be assessed at each site.
Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
Noise H N N Ear defenders to be available if Y N
Contract), Site Auditors
required.

Potential requirement to pass


through noise areas.
High level inspections may require
ladder use.

Only inspectors having completed


HSE Training module 607 “working
at heights” to carry out inspection
at heights. Client owned ladder only
Field Inspectors (Staff & Contract), Site to be used.
Working at Height S N N Y N
Auditors
Visual inspection of client owned
ladders to be completed prior to
use.

Harness to be worn on access


platforms. Hand rails to be held at
all times.
Lone working to avoided if possible.

All staff to have emergency contact


Field Inspectors & Expeditors (Staff &
Lone Working S N N and identification on them at all Y N
Contract), Site Auditors
times, mobile phones must be on
your person at all times.

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Inspections to be completed as per
scheduled work, changes to
schedule inspection locations to be
notified to Applus Velosi
operations.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS


Risk Type: Is Health Is fuller Existing New
(H)ealth / Details of any existing protective
Specific hazards relevant to the operation Details of persons identified at risk Surveillance evaluation controls measures
(S)afety / / preventative measures.
(N)ot Known appropriate? required? adequate? required?
LIQUID/DYE PENETRANT TESTING
 Wearing of appropriate PPE
Contact with eyes and other associated
Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Maintaining of suitable
chemicals (including skin irritation/ H N N Y N
Personnel distance from the testing
absorption and inhalation)
zone.
 Wearing of appropriate PPE
Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Maintaining of suitable
Ignition of chemicals and emissions S N N Y N
Personnel, General Public distance from the testing
zone.
 Wearing of appropriate PPE
Preparation of Surface area for testing Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Maintaining of suitable
S N N Y N
(flying sparks and particles) Personnel distance from the testing
zone.
Use of UVA lighting (associated risk to Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Limit/avoid exposure to UVA
H N N Y N
melanoma) Personnel lighting
Use of low level lighting to facilitate UV Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Due care taken in poor lighting
S N N Y N
lamps Personnel conditions
Explosion of paint containers on high Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Protect cans from direct
H N N Y N
temperature Personnel sunlight/over heating
Environment pollution General Public H N N  Dispose accordingly Y N

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING


 Wearing of appropriate PPE
Inspection Personnel, Workshop
 Check connections for an
Expose to (strong) magnetic fields/ignition Personnel H N N Y N
equipment and make sure
there are no damage

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 Wearing of appropriate PPE
Contact with eyes and other associated
Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Maintaining of suitable
chemicals (including skin irritation/ H N N Y N
Personnel distance from the testing
absorption and inhalation)
zone.
Inspection Personnel, Workshop
Explosion of paint containers on high  Protect cans from direct
Personnel H N N Y N
temperature sunlight/overheating
Use of UVA lighting (associated risk to Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Limit/avoid exposure to UVA
H N N Y N
melanoma) Personnel lighting

Use of low level lighting to facilitate UV Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Due care taken in poor lighting
S N N Y N
lamps Personnel conditions

General Public H N N  Dispose accordingly Y N


Environment pollution

RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING/INTERPRETATION
 Check dosimeter for personnel
performing testing
 Maintain safe distance at a
time of exposure
Inspection Personnel, Workshop
Exposure to gamma radiography H Y N  Potential radiation area to be Y N
Personnel
barricaded with radiation tape
 Radiation awareness
sirens/signal to be in working
condition during testing
 Comply with local and HSE
rules/procedures
Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Job to be performed by
Loose of Isotope H N N Y N
Personnel, General Public qualified personnel only
 Isotope should not be left
unattended
 Wearing of appropriate PPE
 Awareness with MSDS
Inspection Personnel, Workshop
Chemical contamination H N N  Ensure availability of Waste Y N
Personnel
Management Procedure in
place
ULTRASONIC TESTING
Inspection Personnel, Workshop  Make sure all connections are
Fire/ignition H N N Y N
Personnel safe and without damage for

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energized equipment

 UT equipment should not be


operated in a potentially
UT/TOFD equipment is not intrinsically Inspection Personnel, Workshop explosive environment.
H N N Y N
safe Personnel  Battery should not be
changed at potentially
explosive environment.
MAGNETIC FLUX LEAKAGE
 MFL equipment should not
be operated in a potentially
Inspection Personnel, Workshop explosive environment.
MFL equipment is not intrinsically safe H N N Y N
Personnel  Battery should not be
changed at potentially
explosive environment.
 MFL equipment generates
strong magnetic fields can
cause hazards to the
operators and electronic
equipment
MFL equipment generates strong Inspection Personnel, Workshop
H N N  People fitted with heart Y N
magnetic fields Personnel
pacemaker or other
electronic devices should
not operate or come close
to the equipment while in
operation.

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Part 2 – Site Specific Assessment
Is above assessment
Date Location acceptable to the site? Additional site specific requirements. Initial
Y/N

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