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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Activity/Task: Installation ,Testing & Commissioning of LPG System Date of assessment: 11/09/2012. Page: 1/12 Reference No. HSE/RA/AAC/025
Items that are considered to be Medium and High Risks shall be controlled by plans to eliminate or reduce the impact
QD - Quality in Design, QC - Quality in Construction, E-Environment, S-Safety

Risk Rating

Risk Rating
Probability

Probability
QD,QC,E,S

Severity

Severity
L/M/H

L/M/H
NON-C0NFORMANCE / IMPACT/
WHO/WHAT MAY BE EXPOSED CONTROLS
HAZARD

1.LPG Tank handling with crane
Crane/Lifting gears/LPG Tank etc
Falling object. Crane failure/
Defective lifting gears ,Improper
handling, Over loading
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Injury to personnel s 3 3 9 H  Activity must be carried out with 3 1 3 L
relevant lifting plan
Damage to property  Ensure competent/trained/ licensed
operators.
 Crane and all lifting gears shall have
valid 3rd party inspection certificate.
 Lifting gears shall be inspected
before use.
 Check the lifting gears for its SWL
 Crane outriggers must be fully
extended and to be on firm footing,
using plates.
 Assign trained Banks man to control
Vehicle movement.
 Ensure pre-use inspection is done
with check list.
 Cordon off the area and post
adequate signage for crane lifting.
 No personnel shall work or stand
under suspended load
 Assign certified riggers for rigging.
 Crane operations must be stopped if
wind speed exceeds 20 knots.
 Crane should not be left unattended
while in operation.
 Tag line shall be attached for longer
loads and guided by the crew to
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2.Working in Trench /Confined
Space
Persons falling into / entering into
the confined space/Trench
inadvertently
People getting trapped inside the
confined space due to injuries &
medical conditions
Electric shock hazard to personnel
entering the confined space
Toxic gas / oxygen deficiency
Fire
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prevent swinging during the lifting
operation.
 Over loading in any form shall not be
allowed.
 Take a trial lift by inching the load
off the ground before hosting any
further.
 Close supervision must be ensured
during lifting operation.
Injury to personnel S 3 3 9 H  Barricade the area and display 3 1 3 L
& caution signs.
E  Alert the buddy posted at the
entrance to be aware of this hazard.
 Proper access (eg. Ladder) shall be
provided for entry/exit.
 Only authorized personnel will be
allowed to enter the confined space.
 All operatives will be trained and
names of the personnel entering the
confined space shall be displayed
outside along with the PTW.
 Buddy/attendant will be maintaining
a log of all personnel details like
time in/time out, No of personnel
working inside and emergency
procedures will be displayed outside
the area.
 Conditions of PTW will be adhered.
 Obtain permit before entering the
confined space.
 Use power tools only with 24V
designation.
 If lighting is required inside the
confined space, 24V hand lamps
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with protective cover shall be used.

 All electrical connections shall be
routed through ELCB.
 Ensure power supply to all electrical
appliances including pumps, float
switches are disconnected locked
and tagged
 Buddy should always be available
outside the confined space, whose
job is only to keep a watch on the
condition of the persons working
inside and help to evacuate them in
case of emergency.
 All personnel working inside shall
have safety harness with a long
lifeline, end of which is kept outside
the confined space.
 Suitable tripod may have to be
arranged, depending on the
situation, to facilitate the removal of
the victims from the confined space.
 Depending on the contents or
operations in the confined space
(before en try of the persons)
possible presence of toxic gases or
oxygen deficient situation should be
visualized. Based on this, necessary
check to be done using gas tester.

 The operations likely to be carried

out inside the confined space also
shall be considered. Painting,
welding etc., can create a potential
dangerous situation in a reasonably
short period. Provide proper
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ventilation. Use respiratory

protection, if required.
 Do not take any compressed gas
cylinders inside the confined space.
 Do not use oxygen either for
improving the ventilation inside or
for cleaning etc.
 Use only spark resistant tools if the
atmosphere inside is suspected to
have flammable vapors.
 Gas test shall be conducted and
sufficient ventilation shall be
provided to clear the confined
space, of any flammable gas, if hot
work is to be carried out.
 No smoking inside the Trench.
 When planning the activity,
3. Manual material handling <30 kg Injury to personnel/ consideration will be given to use of
back injury/sprain
handling aids/mechanical devices,
Handling pipes/materials
where possible.
Heavy objects  Examine size/weight of object before
lifting.
Sharp edged objects S 2 2 4 M 2 1 2 L
 Observe correct techniques and
posture for lifting.
Incorrect posture
 Seek assistance whenever
required/team lifting
 Conduct Tool Box Talk.
 Use PPEs including appropriate gloves
4. Fabrication & Installation of Pipes Injury to personnel S 2 3 6 M  Observe correct manual material 2 1 2 L
handling technique
4.1 Hand tools / wedge anchor Damage to property
 Use right tool for the job
Pinch points
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Ergonomic hazard/manual material  Tools must be maintained in good

handling. condition
Trips/falls
 Defective/home-made tools shall not
be used
 Tools should be used for the intended
purpose
 Hands to be away to avoid pinch
points
 Access and egress must be kept free
of obstruction.
 Observe correct manual material
handling methods.
 Use PPEs including appropriate gloves
4.2 Use of portable electric tools / Injury to personnel / Cut injury, S 3 3 9 H  Electrical equipments/tools used 3 1 3 L
Speed Cutter / Drilling Machine etc. laceration, skin irritation, eye & must be grounded properly and fitted
irritation, respiratory problem, E
with ELCB, as applicable.
back pain,
Electric shock  Ensure adequate guarding of
Electrocution Damage to property machine/tool.
Missing guards
 Only skilled personnel must use hand-
Fire
Exposure to fumes held grinders and drill
Ergonomics Hazard  Ensure pre-use check of integrity of
Pollution in the environment. grinding disc for defects/cracks, cable
and adequate guarding.
 Grinding disc must be firmly fixed to
grinder and not be used above its
rated speed/rpm.
 Dead man’s switch must be provided
to grinding/drilling tool
 Disconnect electrical cable and power
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supply when changing the discs and

when not in use.
 All electrical tools/equipments must
be inspected by competent electrical
persons
 Relevant Work Permit shall be
obtained
 Ensure correct body position and
posture while grinding/drilling.
 Proper and adequate fire
extinguishers must be provided.
 Proper access and escape route must
be provided.
 Conduct Tool Box Talk.
 PPEs including safety glass and face-
shield combination shall be worn as
FACE protection.
4.3Painting of Pipes Injury to Personnel / Respiratory S 3 3 9 H 3 1 3 L
 MSDS should be displayed at the
Problem, Eye irritation, Skin &
work location.
Exposure to Chemicals irritation, Fire, Pollution in the E
Chemical spill environment  Ensure that all workers have
completed PPE’s prior to this
activity.
 Conduct personal hygiene training
to aware them not to use this
thinner for hand cleaning.
 Permit to work system should be
secured.
 Ensure Barricade & Signage’s at the
work location
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 Ensure availability of Fire

4.4Working at height:
Scaffolding
Personnel falling from height.
Tools and materials falling from
height
/personnel working at lower level
4.5Use of ladder
Portable ladder
Step ladder (‘A’ frame)
Personnel falling
Injury to personnel
Damage to property
S 3
2 2
Injury to personnel S and/or short duration work
Extinguisher.
 Discuss during tool box meeting the
hazard of the chemicals they are
using based on the chemical MSDS.
 Barricade to be erected and signs
posted to control movement and
working of other people at lower
level.
 Scaffolding must be inspected and
green tagged
 Incomplete scaffolds must be
identified and red tagged.
 Full body harness must be used and
3 9 H anchored properly, where required. 3 1 3 L
 Proper access and egress must be
maintained always.
 Access must be maintained free of
materials.
 No alteration to the scaffold be made
after green tagging, if any alteration,
must be re-inspected
 Conduct Tool Box Talk.
 Use PPEs including appropriate gloves
4 M  Ladder must be used for access 2 1 2 L
 Do not stand on top two rungs.
 Ladders must be checked for defects,
length and type before use.

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 Ladders should be secured against

slipping at bottom and lashed at top.
 Always use two hands (hands must be
free) when climbing. Three point
contact to be ensured
 Place the ladder at base to height
ratio 1:4
 Step ladder must be used with
sections fully open.
 Only one person shall stand at a time
on the ladder.
 Ladder should extend at least 1 meter
above landing platform
 Do not use metal ladder for electrical
work.
5.Arc Welding Injury to personnel S 3 3 9 H  Proper cable with earth clamp must 3 1 3 L
& be used for the return path of the
Electric Shock Damage to property E welding machine
 Except the electrode holding jaw,the
Fire Hazard (heat & burns) remaining part of the welding holder
should be fully insulated.
Radiation & Fumes  Welder in wet condition should not
be allowed to weld.-S/P.
 Welding machine & the cables
should not be kept in wet places.
 Welding m/c and cables should be
checked before starting the job.
 Welding m/c body earthing must be
given.
 Use appropriate gloves /shoes.
 PTW system shall be strictly

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followed and tool box talk shall be

conducted.
 All the combustible materials should
be cleaned off from the welding
area.
 Fire fighting arrangement such as
fire extinguisher ,fire blanket etc
must be availed at the work location
 Welding machine should be
switched off when the welder wants
to leave the work place even for a
short while.
 While welding in the multistoried
structures, the welding sparks
should be constrained to the floor in
which welding is done, using
suitable fire blanket etc.
 At the end of job, before leaving the
place of work, smoldering fires if any
should be put out.
 Overheating of transformers shall
not be allowed.
 All cable joints should be very rigidly
made properly and insulated to
avoid cables getting heated up or
producing sparks causing fires.
 Suitable fire extinguishers should be
provided near the workplace.
 For reducing the effect of radiant
heat and hot flux suitable fire
resistant apron, sleeves, leg guards,
glove etc. should be used.
 Welder should use scratch proof
goggles always to avoid getting
burns while chipping, cleaning etc.
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 Welder coverall should be full sleeve

cotton.
 Gas testing shall be carried out
wherever applicable.-
 Welding machine shall be located
away from flammable sources/areas.
 Use proper eye protecting shield,
welding helmet of appropriate
shade number (10 -12) etc.
 Provide proper ventilation to avoid
inhalation of fumes.
 Use appropriate respirator wherever
ventilation is not effective. -
 Avoid exposure of direct skin to the
radiation.
6. Pressure testing /Nitrogen Injury to personnel S 2 3 6 M  The system should be checked and 2 1 2 L
Purging tested in accordance with the
(Maximum Pressure-7Bar) checklist in relevant method
Equipments statement.
1. Pressure gauge  Permit to work system should be
2. Pressurized line secured first before starting the
3. Manifolds work.
 Conduct toolbox talk before starting
Exposure to medium pressure air/ the activity.
Nitrogen  Use calibrated pressure gage .
Discharge of Nitrogen  All inline instruments shall be
removed during testing, temporary
blinds will be installed where
necessary.
 Prior to applying pressure in to the
system, all piping installations shall
be checked for tightness.
 Testing areas should be cordoned off
/ isolated.

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 Warning signs ‘Pressure Testing in

progress’ must be posted.
 Before doing pressure testing each
valve in the pipe system should be
checked by closing and opening to
ensure it is working efficiently.
 Pressurizing the system shall be
carried out incrementally.
 Only competent person is allowed to
do hydro testing.
 Ensure that all workers has
complete PPE’s prior to this activity.

7.Commissioning LPG System S 3 3 9 L 3 1 3 L

&  Ensure that all the person who will
Personnel injury
Accidental release of gas. E attend the testing and
Environmental hazard commissioning are competent
Possible risk of fire enough.
 Ensure leakage free fitting & test
Possible risk of electric shock with soap solution before operating.
 Ensure all electrical connections are
switched off prior operation.
 Keep the ventilators &, Windows &
doors open.
 Barricade/ Isolate the area
 Keep dry ABC powder extinguisher
by hand
 Assign competent personnel at work
 Operations (Start up) procedure
should be witnessed by the
respective engineers.
 .Emergency contacts must be posted
 Task instruction/TBT to be
conducted

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 Permit to work system to be

implemented.
 Trained first aider must be availed at
the location
 Emergency Vehicle must be availed
 Proper Supervision and Coordination
must be ensured.
4-9 : High/Medium (Require Control Measures) 1-3 : Low                        
Prepared By : Renjith Ravi       Signature         Date :              
Position : Asst.Site HSE Manager -AAC                                      
Approved By : Nizam Meerasahib       Signature         Date :              
Position : HSE Manager - HDEC                                      

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