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Safetyman International Risk Assessment - Hot Tapping

POST CONTROL
RESIDUAL RISK
HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT SEVERITY PROBABILITY RISK CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK
S P R

Dropped objects Work areas to be barrier off

/ materials from Injury to personnel H L M including areas below if open L L L
height grating.
Injury to
personnel and
Incorrect damage to local
Formal training in line with Work
installation of plant. Possible H L M L L L
Instruction – Hot-Tapping.
Hot- Tap process fluid
equipment release /
environmental
impact
Hot-Tap Abandonment of Formal training in line with Work
H L M L L L
cutter access fitting Instruction – Hot-Tapping.
breaks
Remove Hot-Tap plug at regular
Possible intervals, clean the access
Hot-Tap seal
process fluid fitting, removing buildup of
fails on H L M L L L
release / cuttings and inspect/replace
penetration of
environmental primary seal.
pipe wall
impact. Hot-Tap equipment pressure
Irritants to skin tested prior to mobilization.
Exposure to COSHH awareness and
during prolonged
process
usage. Damage
L L L knowledge of hazardous L L L
chemicals, oils substances transfer and labeling.
to environment.
and greases
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Safetyman International Risk Assessment for On-line Hot Tapping

POST CONTROL
RESIDUAL RISK
HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT SEVERITY PROBABILITY RISK CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK
S P R

Hot or cold
Temperature Correct PPE to be worn.
surfaces, heat M M M L L L
of work Prevent contact by other
and cold burns
surfaces personnel.
Risk of falling
Working objects and Store all equipment in tool boxes
H L M L L L
from personnel and barrier off area below
scaffold falling from scaffold. Fall Arrestors and safety
scaffold harness to be used
Personnel Due care and attention at all times.
Manual handling injuries, back L M M Proper manual handling L L
muscle strains techniques to be observed.
etc.
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