Risk Assessment

RISK IDENTIFICATION

Sl. ASSOCIATED
ACTIVITY HAZARDS
No. RISK

ACTIVITY - 01: HANDLING and STORAGE OF GAS CYLINDERS (Non- Bulk)

1 Transporting gas 1. Cylinders kept 1. Fire and explosion by
cylinders: horizontal. leakage and property
2. Cylinder kept untied damage
/unlocked in welding truck 2.physical injury.
/mobile welding unit.
3. Valve leakage.

2 Storage of Gas 1. Cylinders kept 1. Fire and explosion by

cylinders. horizontal. leakage and property
2. Cylinder kept untied damage
/unlocked in welding truck 2.physical injury.
/mobile welding unit.
3. Valve leakage.
4. Improper secure of
cylinders.

ACTIVITY - 02: HANDLING and STORAGE OF Fuel Barrels (Non- Bulk)

1 Transporting of Fuel 1.Fire or explosion, 1. Personnel injury
barrels 2. Asphyxiation 2.Property damage
3. Barrels fall and rolls
4. Barrels staging.
 2 Storage of Fuel 1.Fire or explosion, 1. Personnel injury
barrels 2. Asphyxiation 2.Property damage
3. Barrels fall and rolls
4. Barrels staging.

ACTIVITY -03: Unloading diesel from HPCL tanker to NSICT main tanker(Bulk Storage)
1 Unloading diesel Collision /Hitting by HPCL 1. Personnel injury
from HPCL tanker to tanker. 2.Property damage
main Storage tank -
Positioning of HPCL
tanker

2 All hose connections Fuel oil Leakages Environmental damage

3 Fuel Transferring Leakage from Environmental damage

from tanker to main Joints/pipes/pump seal
tank

4 Taking sounding Falling of personnel from Injury to personnel

from HPCL tankers height

5 Electrocution/fire 1. Personnel injury

2.Property damage

Vapour resulting during Environmental and health

diesel unloading hazard

Fire Injury to
Personnel/Property
damage/Environmental
/reputation loss
Electrical equipment
and connections

ACTIVITY -04: Unloading diesel from main storage tank to Bowser (Bulk Storage)
1 Unloading diesel Collision /Hitting by 1. Personnel injury
from main storage Bowser 2.Property damage
tank to Bowser-
Positioning of
Bowser

2 All hose connections Fuel oil Leakages Environmental damage

3 Fuel Transferring Leakage from Environmental damage

from main tank to Joints/pipes/pump seal
bowser

4 Taking sounding Falling of personnel from Injury to personnel

from main tank height

5 Taking sounding Falling of personnel from Injury to personnel

from bowser height

6 Electrocution/fire Injury to
personnel/Property
damage/Environmental
damage/reputation loss

Electrical equipment
and connections
 Electrical equipment
and connections Vapour resulting during Environmental and health
diesel unloading hazard

ACTIVITY - 05 LOADING / UNLOADING OF FUEL

1 Loading and 1. Product may leak 1.personnel injury
unloading of 2. Defective equipment. 2. Damage of materials.
materials of fuel 3. Overloading / equipment.

2 Loading near live 1. Live facilities / OH lines 1. Fire outbreak

facilities etc. 2.personnel Injury.
3. Property Damage

ACTIVITY -06: PARKING OF VEHICLES IN PARKING AREA

1 Vehicle parking in 1. Improper parking. 1. Rolling of vehicle
designated area 2. Uneven surface. resulting in fatality / injury.
3. Defective hand brake. 2. Damage to vehicle /
4. Absence of wheel properties / live facilities
choke. nearby.
5. Non / Partial
application of hand brake.

ACTIVITY - 07: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

 1 Fire prevention and 1. Small fires can become 1. Cause burn injuries
protection big ones and may spread and may prove fatal
to the surroundings areas. 2. Can cause
2. Improper selection of electrocution
Fire extinguishers.
3. Short circuiting of
electrical system.

ACTIVITY -08: Tank Cleaning

1 Parking of Vehicles Collision Personnel injury
near Diesel Tank Property damage

2 Removing the man Height Personal injury

hole lid
 3 Removing Diesel Spillage Environmental
from Tank

4 Cleaning of Tank Confined space Personal Injury

Electric spark Property damage
Diesel Vapour

5 Disposal of waste Waste containing diesel Environmental

ACTIVITY - 09: WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE

1 Working in confined 1. Suffocation / drowning. 1. Personnel injury
spaces (tank, 2. Presence of foul smell 2.Property damage
vessel, static and toxic substances.
equipment, 3. Ignition/ flame can
excavation beyond cause fire.
3m etc.)

ACTIVITY - 10: DRIVING / OPERATING VEHICLES & EQUIPMENTS

 1 Driving /operating 1. Lack of knowledge and 1. Personnel Injury.
vehicles/ equipment skill. 2. Loss of property /
2. Untrained drivers / material.
operators. 3. Damage to equipment.
3. Defective vehicles /
equipment's.
4. Over speed / overload.

2 Driving on graded 1. Loose surface, erosion, 1. Personnel Injury

roads pot holes. 2.
Equipment Damage

3 Speed driving 1. Crossing the speed 1. Personnel injury

limits (Rash driving) 2.Property damage

4 Driving in adverse 1. Adverse weather 1. Personnel injury.

condition condition. 2.Equipment
2. Falling objects/ damage
Mechanical failure

5 Drunken Driving 1. Consuming alcohol 1. Accident resulting

before and during the injury / fatality
driving operation 2.Equipment damage

ACTIVITY - 11: USING ENGINE GENERATOR SET

1 Use of Engine 1.Improper earthling . 1. Fire/Explosion.
Generator Set in 2. Improper insulation. 2. Asphyxiation
case electrical 3. Faulty 3.Physical Injury.
power cut. appliances/control 4.electrocution
system.
4. Poor exhaust.
5. Poor ventilation.
6. Hydrocarbons.
7. Oil leakages.
8. Toxic gases.

ACTIVITY - 12: MATERIAL HANDLING (MANUAL)

 1 Material handling 1. Non-use of PPE. 1. Personnel injury
(manual) 2. Inadequate manpower. 2.Property damage
3. Lack of co-ordination in
group effort.
4. Wrong body posture.
5. Lifting error.
6. Sharp edges / corners /
projecting parts /
protruding nails.
7. Slippery materials.
8. Loose materials.

ACTIVITY - 13: WORK AT HEIGHTS

1 Working at elevated 1. Person can fall down. 1. May sustain sever
places. 2. Material can fall down injuries or prove fatal .

2 Grating / Railing
Removal

COMMON CONTROL MEASURES

1. Competent supervision must be ensured for every activities.
2. Permit to work should be taken from concerned departments and it should be duly counter signed by responsible perso
Permit / copy of permit should be available in work location.
3. TBT must be provided on daily basis explaining the safe work procedures and hazards inherent in work.

4. Awareness programs should be conducted and people should be made aware of the job.
5. Worker/staff should be given induction training before entering into work when he/she joins the company for the first tim
explained.
6. First aid box should be made available in each work location.

7. Emergency response plan should be available and also make sure a standby vehicle is present in site while the work

8. Usage of PPE's must be ensured in all work.

9. Pre-employment medical check-ups should be done before allocating the jobs to the associated people.

10. Only skilled people should be taken for specific jobs.

11. SWP 06 & SWP 03 approval from M/s HPCL is mandatory for all construction related materials and vehicles which ar
tag should be available in all materials and timely renewal should be done.

12. Approved piling rig checklist must be followed and rig inspection has to be done daily before starting the job.
 Risk Assessment
DESIRED CONTROLS & EXISTING GAPS,
IF ANY RISK ASSESSMENT REMARKS

PROBABILITY (P)

CLASSIFICATION
RISK (R=PxI)
IMPACT(I)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

GAS CYLINDERS (Non- Bulk)

1. Keep charged cylinder only. 4 2 8 M

2.Cylinder should be upright

and chained with trolley
3. Keep in specially fabricated cage to prevent fall.
4. Keep valve cap in position during transportation.
5. Different types of gas cylinders not to be loaded in the
same vehicle at a time.
6. Only authorized vehicle and specially trained driver shall be
engaged in gas cylinder transportation.
7. Do not use leaking cylinder.
8. Keep cylinder tied up/chained & locked independently on
truck to prevent falling of one cylinder while loading/unloading
the other.
9. No other flammable material to the staged near.
10. Keep required amount of fire extinguisher near the storage
room.
11. Don’t block the fire extinguisher. Check the extinguisher
frequently.

1. Keep charged and uncharged cylinders only and mention. 4 2 8 M

2. Cylinder should be upright and chained.

3. Keep in specially fabricated cage to prevent fall.
4. Keep valve cap in position during transportation.
5. Different types of gas cylinders not to be loaded in the
same vehicle at a time.
6. Only authorized vehicle and specially trained driver shall be
engaged in gas cylinder transportation.
7. Do not keep leaking cylinder.
8. Keep cylinder tied up/chained & locked independently on
truck to prevent falling of one cylinder while loading/unloading
the other.

Fuel Barrels (Non- Bulk)

1.Ensure the barrel is in upright position. 3 2 6 M
2. Secure the barrels with chain or rope tightly.
3. Display the caution board.
4. Don’t load the leak barrel and keep separately.
5. Only authorized vehicle and specially trained driver shall be
engaged in fuel barrel’s transportation.
 1. Don’t allow unauthorized person. Display danger and no M
entry signage board.
2. Provide required ventilation and dedicate location.
3. Keep electrical equipment’s far from location.
4. Arrange the spill tray below the barrels.
5. Check the led to close in interval of time.
6. No other flammable material to the staged near.
7. Keep required amount of fire extinguisher near the storage
room.
8. Don’t block the fire extinguisher. Check the extinguisher
frequently.

nker to NSICT main tanker(Bulk Storage)

1. Marked designated park position 2 4 8 M
2. DPW staff escorting the Tankers
3. Clear communication between DPW staff and Tanker driver

1. Check hose/couplings before use 2 4 8 M

2. Ensure Hose is properly connected.
.
3. Oil collecting tray kept below hose connection
4. Fox valve system/Hooter and collecting tank
5. Oil spill kit

1. Fuel oil collection bound with mechanical and auto valve 2 4 8 M

2. Fox valve system with hooter/Flasher
3. Hooter at W/shop

1. Proper ladder and platform without handrail 4 3 12 H

2. Trained personnel

1. All electrical equipment's are checked regularly 2 4 8 M

2. All elect equipment's are flame proof.
3. Mobile phone is prohibited.
4. Fire extinguisher kept in position.
5. Smoking is prohibited

Use mask 2 2 4 M

1. Follow SOP 1 5 5 M
2. Mobile/Smoking strictly prohibited.
3. Weekly inspection of fuel loading unit
4. Fire Extinguishers
5. Fire pumps/System

rage tank to Bowser (Bulk Storage)

1. Parked at designated park position 2 4 8 M
2. Bowser operated by trained and designated operator only
3. Clear communication between staff and Bowser operator

1. Check hose/couplings before use 2 4 8 M

2. Ensure Hose is properly connected.
3. Oil collecting tray kept below hose connection
4. Fox valve system/Hooter and collecting tank
5. Oil spill kit

1. Fuel oil collection bound with mechanical and auto valve 2 4 8 M

2. Fox valve system with hooter/Flasher
3. Hooter at W/shop

1. Taking sounding from main tank 2 4 8 M

2. Proper ladder and platform without handrail on bowser
3. Trained personnel

1. Taking sounding from main tank 4 3 12 H

2. Proper ladder and platform without handrail on bowser
3. Trained personnel

1. All electrical equipment's are checked regularly 1 5 5 M

2. All elect equipment's are flame proof.
3. Mobile phone is prohibited.
4. Fire extinguisher kept in position.
5. Smoking is prohibited
6. Fire Extinguishers
7. Fire pumps/system
 1. Use mask 2 2 4 M

EL
1. Follow lifting procedure. 3 1 3 L
2. Use correct equipment & lifting tackles.
3. Supervision by competent persons.
4. Provide trained banksmen/rigger.
5. Do not jump out from vehicle till clearance is obtained.
6. Proper supervision.
7. Refer to load chart.
8. Use platform ladder for safe access.
9. Never deactivate or DE energise over riding devices on
lifting equipment.

1. Keep Safe distance from Live facilities. 3 1 3 L

RKING AREA
1. Follow parking procedure. 3 1 3 L
2. Level ground for parking.
3. Proper Hand brake.
4. Wheel chokes in position.
5. Gear engagement.

TECTION
1. In case a fire breaks out, press fire alarm system and shout 3 1 3 L
"Fire, Fire".
2. Keep buckets full of sand and water / fire extinguishers in
all hazardous locations.
3. Confine smoking to 'Smoking Zones' only.
4. Train people for using specific type of fire equipment's
under different classes of fire.
5.Maintain good house keeping and first -aid boxes.
7. Don't obstruct access to fire extinguishers .
8. Do not use any sort of elevators for evacuation during fire.
9. Maintain lightening arrestors for elevated structures.
10. Stop all electrical motors.
11. Move the vehicles from dangerous locations .
12. Remove the load hanging from the crane booms .
13. Remain out of the danger areas.
14. Ensure usage of correct fire extinguisher meant for the
specified fire.
15. Do not attempt to extinguish oil and electric fires with
water. Use foam extinguishers /CO2 /sand.
16.Maintain safe distance of flammable substances from
source of ignition .
17. Restrict the distribution of flammable materials to only
min. necessary amount
18. Construct specifically designed fuel storage facilities.
19. Keep chemicals in cool and dry place away from heat.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
20. Before welding operation , remove or shield the
flammable materials properly.
21. Store flammable materials in stable racks, correctly
labelled preferably with catchment trays.
22. Wipe off the spills immediately .

1. Barricade the area 2 4 8 M

2. Inform Tower Control

1. Use ladder 2 2 4 M
2. Experienced staff is engaged
 1. Use empty drums under the cylinder before opening the 2 2 4 M
valve

1. Experienced Contractor is engaged. 2 3 6 M

2. Top lid is kept opened for 24~36 Hours, after diesel is
removed.
3. Oxygen level is checked using oxygen meter.
4. If pungent smell of Diesel vapour is felt after 36 Hours,
Tank will be cleaned with fresh water, before entering.
5. A person will be always present outside the tank and in
communication with the workers inside.
6. Only 24V, supply will be used for lighting inside the tank.
7. Fire Extinguisher
8. Hydrant

1.    Will be disposed as per the direction of 2 3 6 M

store
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1. Use respiratory devices, if required. 2 3 6 M
2. Avoid over crowding inside a confined space.
3. Provide exhaust fans for ventilation.
4. Do not wear loose clothes, neck ties, etc.
5. Fulfil conditions of the permit.
6. Check for presence of hydrocarbons and oxygen level.
7. Obtain work permit before entering a confined space .
8. Ensure that the connected piping of the equipment which is
to be opened is pressure free, fluid has been drained, vents
are open and piping is positively isolated by a blind flange.
9. Check for hydrocarbon and Aromatic compounds before
entering a confined space.
10. Depute one person outside the confined space for
continuous monitoring and for extending help in case of an
emergency.
11. Keep the fire extinguishers at hand distance.
12. Remove surplus material and scrap immediately .
13. Do not smoke inside a confined space.
14. Do not allow gas cylinders inside a confined space.
15. Use low voltage (24V) for hand held lighting.
16. Use tools with air motors or electric tools with max.
voltage of 24V.
17. Remove all equipment's at the end of the day.
18.Oxygen level should not be less than
19.5 %. 19.% LEL level should
be less than 10%

LES & EQUIPMENTS

 1. Only authorized persons to be deployed for driving / 3 2 6 M
equipment operation.
2. Training / refresher training to drivers / operators.
3. Use of appropriate vehicles /equipment's.
4. Inspection & supervision.
5. Provide banksmen as appropriate.

1. Provide speed limiters. 3 1 3 L

2. Use tyres with a minimum of 2 mm tread.
3. Drive with dipped headlights and high intensity lights on.

1. Obey speed limits and traffic rules strictly. 3 1 3 L

2. Always expect the unexpected and be a defensive driver.
3. Use seat belts/ helmets.
4. Blow horn at intersections and during overtaking
operations.
5. Maintain the vehicle in good condition.
6. Do not overtake on curves , bridges and slopes.

1. Read the road ahead and drive to the left. 3 1 3 L

2. Keep the wind screen and lights clean .
3. Do not turn at speed.
4. Recognize the hazard, understand the defence and act
correctly in time.
5. Ensure effective braking system, adequate visibility for the
drivers, reverse horn.
6. Proper maintenance of the vehicle as per manufacturer's
instructions.

1. Alcohol and driving do not mix well. Either choose alcohol 3 1 3 L

or driving.
2. If you have a choice between hitting a fixed object or an on-
coming vehicle ,hit the fixed object.
3. Quit the steering at once and become a passenger.
Otherwise take sufficient rest and then drive.
4. Do not force the driver to drive fast and round the clock.
5. Do not day dream while driving.

SET
1. Proper earthling. 3 1 3 L
2. Adequate insulation (check).
3. Proper preventive maintenance.
4. Ventilation
5. Periodical gas testing and monitoring at all areas.
6. Prevent leakages. Check before use.
7.All electrical connection will be routed through 30m A
ELCB/RCCB

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 1. Use adequate PPE. 3 1 3 L
2. provide adequate manpower for lifting of heavy loads.
3. Training & instructions.
4. Use hand gloves/ packing materials.
5. Remove protruding nails before handling.
6. Use proper lifting devices for good grip.
7. Fasten the item properly or use suitable packing /
container.

1. Provide guard rails/ barricade at the work place. 3 1 3 L

2. Use PPE like full body harness, life line, helmets, safety
shoes, etc.
3. Obtain the permit before starting the work at height above
3m.
4. Fall arrest and safety nets, etc., must be installed.
5. Provide adequate working space (min.0.6m).
6. Tie / weld working platform with fixed support.
7. Use roof top walk ladder while working on a slopping roofs.
8. Avoid movement on beams.
9. Keep the work place neat and clean.
10. Remove the scrap immediately.
11. Do not throw or drop materials or equipment from height.
i.e. do not bomb materials.
12. All tools to be carried in a tool- kit Bag or on working
uniform.
13. Remove scrap from the planks.
14. Ensure wearing of helmet by the workers working at lower
levels.

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