AKRON RISK ASSESSMENT R/A NO : 009

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: ROUTINE / NON- DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY : HOT WORK (ELECTRIC ARC WELDING ) - PUMP ROOM
ROUTINE

RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDE : RISK MUST BE REDUCED TO AS LOW AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE (ALARP)
STEP 1 : CONSIDER SEVERITY OF HARM (S) STEP 2 : CONSIDER LIKELIHOOD (L) STEP 3:CALCULATE RISK
1: NEGLIGIBLE: Near Miss or Simple First Aid/ Simple Repairs by ship staff/ Spill within spill trays 1: IMPROBABLE-Event not expected to occur RISK RATING RR = S x L
2: MINOR : Injury require Medical Treatment; MTC/ Repair need external assistance / Spill on deck < 1 m3 2 : RARE: Expected to occur in exceptional situations RR RISK CATEGORY
MODERATE: Serious injury or multiple minor injuries; LTI / Repairs affecting seaworthiness of ship leading to CoC / Spill on
3: 3: POSSIBLE: May occur at some time / occurred in the past
deck > 1 m3 1- 5 L - LOW
CRITICAL : Single fatality, Serious injuries, permanent disability / Requires lay up repairs or extensive drydockings, 3rd
4: 4: LIKELY : Possibility of occurrence of isolated incidents
party claims/ Spill overboard < 100L 6 - 10 M - MEDIUM
CATASTROPHIC : Mutiple Fatalaities or Long Term disabilities/ Total Loss of ship or immediate layup/dry-docking for major
5: 5: CERTAIN: Is expected to occur in most situations
repairs / Major overboard spill > 100 L 11 - 25 H - HIGH

NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
1. Presence of toxic and combustible 1. Breathing 1. Work team to be inside the pump room only after 4 2 8 M 1. All personnel should evacuate 4 1 4 L
gases, and oxygen deficiency in the difficulty, the Risk Assessment for Enclosed Space entry is the PR if there is a problem with
pump room unconsciousness, completed, control measures for the same in place ventilation.
fatalities and "Enclosed Space Entry Permit" is issued.

2. Continuously and thoroughly ventilate the space 2. Provide adequate breaktime for
prior to entry and thereafter thoughout the period it is prolonged work
occupied
3. Periodic atmospheric checks for oxygen, toxic 3. Regularly check for any leakages
gaes and hydrocarbons to be carried out as the work in pipes or valves inside the
progresses pumproom
4. Maintain effective communication methods 4. Raise alarm and arrange for
between personnel within the pumproom and those emergency rescue if there is no
outside. Make communication checks at pre-agreed response from pumproom during
intervals. communication checks

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
2. Release of flammable vapours if the 1. Fire, 1. Clean the area by removing all sludge, cargo 4 2 8 M 1. Refer ISGOTT Guidelines for hot 4 1 4 L
work area surface disturbed Explosions, Burns impregnated scale, sediment or other material likely work in machinery spaces
to give off flammable vapour
2. Clean the reverse side of frames and bulkheads.
3. Clean other areas affeted by hotwork, such as
area immediately below the work location.
3. Presence of flammable gas 1. Fire, 1. Non-Inerted Ships : Adjacent Cargo & Slop 4 2 8 M 1. Work to be started only after 4 1 4 L
surrounding the welding area Explosions, Burns Tanks including diagonally positioned cargo tanks approved Hotwork Permit is issued.
should be either :
▪ Cleaned and gas freed to hot work standard OR, 2. Ensure no cargo or ballast
operations are conducted during the
hot work.
▪ Completely filled with water 3. Continuous monitoring of
atmosphere to be carried out.
2. Inerted Ships : Adjacent Cargo & Slop Tanks 4. Atmospheric checks to be carried
including diagonally positioned cargo tanks should out before starting the work and
be either : after breaks
▪ Cleaned (water washed) and GasFreed with HC 5. Refer ISGOTT Guidelines for hot
not more than 1% LFL, OR, work
▪ Emptied, Purged and HC vapour content to be
less than 2% by volume and Inerted, OR,
▪ Completely filled with water
3. All other cargo tanks to be inerted and their deck
openings to be closed.
4. Provide continuous ventilation at work site
5. Refer Company precedures & ISGOTT
Guidelines for hot work
6. Work to be started only after approved Hotwork
Permit is issued.

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
4. Presence of flammable and 1. Fire, 1. Work to be carried out only further than 500 mm 4 2 8 M 1. Work to be started only after 4 1 4 L
combustible material surrounding the Explosions, Burns from the tank deck / bulkheads or fuel oil approved Hotwork Permit is issued.
welding area tank/bulkheads
2. All slops to be either removed from the ship or 2. Personnel to be trained for how
isolated in a non-adjacent & non-diagonally to act in case of emergency
posiioned tank more than 30 m from the hot work
location
3. Non-adjacent slop tank to be kept closed, 3. Regularly check for any leakages
isolated from the IG main and isolated from he in pipes or valves inside the
piping system (if IGS fitted) pumproom
4. Flush all interconnecting pipelines to other 4. Refer ISGOTT Guidelines for hot
compartments with water, drained, vented and work
isolated from the compartment
5. Cargo/IG Pipelines to be washed/vented with
water/air and isolated from the compartment.
6. Cargo lines to be inerted or completely filled with
water.
7. Isolate tank valves
8. Remove all the combusible & flammable material
from 10 metres around the work site.
9. Removal all combustible material within 3 metres
of the site of heat penetration
10. When welding is to be done in the vicinity of
open hatches, Erect suitable screens to prevent
sparks dropping down hatches or hold ventilators
11. Close Port holes or other openings through
which sparks may fall
12. Provide at least one portable DP or CO 2 fire
extinguisher and two fully rigged fire hoses at the
work site
13. Keep fire main pressurised
14. A dedicated fire watchman to be assigned to the
worksite.

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
5. Leakage of inert gas into the worksite 1. Oxygen 1. Associated inert gas lines to be blanked off. 4 2 8 M IG system should be locked and 4 1 4 L
(if IGS fitted) depletion, tagged out
breathing difficulty
2. Inert gas system to be kept to minimum
overpressure

6. Damage caused to the deck fitting 1. Property 1. Welding area, including machinery around 1.5 1 2 2 L N
machinery close to the work site due to damage sqm to be completely covered by welding sheet.
hot welding sparks
7. Metal slips, slag particles flying around 1. Eye injuries 1. Ensure the use of PPE like face shield or welding 2 2 4 L N
screens during chipping and cleaning of work piece

8. Ultra vilotet and harmful light and 1. Eye injuries 1. Ensure the use of PPE like welding goggles and 2 2 4 L N
radiation given off during welding face shield or welding screens
9. Contact of Filler Rod / Tungston Rod 1. Burns 1. Ensure the use of PPE like long sleeved 2 2 4 L N
with body parts, Exposure to heat, coveralls, aprons, leather gloves, helmets, safety
Sparks contacting body shoes etc.
10. Insulation failure of welding generator 1. Electrocution 1. The earthing connection shall be adjacent to the 4 2 8 M 1. Only competent persons shall be 4 1 4 L
work site and the earth return cable shall lead allowed to set and use the welding
directly back to the welding machine. Do not use the equipment. Post clear instructions
ship's structure as the earth return. for the usage of welding equipment
at work site
11. Damage of welding cables by 1. Electrocution 1. Ensure the welding cables of good quality and 3 1 3 L N
overheating double insulated. Welding cables should not be
placed under heavy objects. Ensure that welding
cables are conncetd by using proper connectors

12. Welding Operator's body contact with 1. Electrocution 1. Ensure the welding opertor is wearing non- 3 2 6 M 3 1 3 L
electricity by any means conducting safety footwear in addition to the PPE. 1. An assistant should be in
Clothing and gloves should be dry. continuous attendance who should
be ready to cut off power instantly,
raise the alarm and apply artificial
respiration without delay.

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NO HAZARD DESCRIPTION RISK EXISTING CONTROLS RISK RATING RISK ADDITIONAL CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK RESI-
(WITH CONTROLS IN CATEG (IF NOT REQUIRED, WRITE "N". RATING DUAL
PLACE)
L/M/H IF REQUIRED, LIST OUT THE ADDITIONAL (WITH ADDIT'L RISK
CONTROLS ) CONTROLS)
CAT.
( S x L= RR) (S x L = RR) L/M/H
S L RR S L RR
2. In restricted spaces where the operator may be in 2. Provide a local switching
close contact with the ship’s structures or provide arrangement for rapidly cutting off
dry insulating mats or boards the power.
Ensure that the electrode is removed from the
holder if welding is completed or temporarily
suspended. The electrode holder should be isolated
Ensure that the welder is not standing in water or
with any part of his body immersed.
13. Welding Equipment malfunctioning 1. Fire, 1. Before the work starts, the welding machine 2 2 4 L N
Electrocution should be inspected by a competent person to
ensure it is in a serviceable condition
2. Ensure generators are not overloaded,
particularly when operating at or near peak load.
14. Prolonged exposure to heat by the 1. Heat stress 1. Provide proper rest time, rest place and 2 2 4 L N
welding operators leading to fainting adequacy of drinking water
in extreme
conditions
15. Weather conditions 1. Slips, trips or 1. Do not start the work , if weather conditions are 2 2 4 L N
falls causing unfavourable. If work already in progress, suspend
personal injury the work if weather conditions are unfavourable

2. Use appropriate PPE

Final Asesssment : Provided no deviations from the recommended control measures, the residual risk assessed is As Low As Resonably Practicable (ALARP).
Supplementary measures include correct use of PPE & Tool Box talks that ensure all workers are fully aware of the control measures.

Residual risk - HIGH : If RR is "High" category, written instructions for conducting the job and approval shall be obtained from the shore office to commence the operation.
Residual risk - MEDIUM: If RR is "Medium" , a constant monitoring of events shall be maintained and ensure all identified preventative and mitigating measures are always in place.

PREPARED BY: TECH. DEPT , S & Q DEPT. APPROVED BY: S & Q MANAGER
01 03 2010

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