Unit IG2: Risk assessment

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Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background

You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.

Topic Comments
Name of organisation* Tricon builders
Site location* Ernakulam, Kerala
Number of workers 220
Tricon Builders is a prominent property development company in Kerala with a rich history and
extensive experience in construction. With ISO 9001 and OSHA 18001:2008 certification, they are
recognized as one of the leading civil construction firms in the region. The portfolio includes
building individual houses, bungalows, cottages, villas, flats, commercial buildings, apartments,
schools, colleges, malls, and hospitals on a contract basis.
Their latest project in Cochin spans over 15 acres and features a 22-storey commercial flat. The
ongoing activities on the site involve drilling, cutting, wiring, installing, grading, excavating,
General description of the organisation
painting, and cement mixing. The site encompasses a parking area for transportation vehicles,
cranes, and visitors, along with a restroom, canteen, utensil area, and separate toilet facilities for
both men and women. First aid facilities are also provided for employees.
The total working hours per day are 16 hours, which are divided into day and night shifts. The day
shift is from 7AM to 3PM with a one-hour break, followed by the night shift from 4PM to 12AM with
another one-hour break. All workers work for six days a week, and Sunday is observed as a
holiday.
Description of the area to be included in the The risk assessment includes the whole region where the 22-story flat project's construction-
risk assessment related activities are taking place.
The construction site is under the control of construction engineers. With the help of two safety
Any other relevant information
officers, the safety manager oversees the health and safety management. Workers from various

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 areas are being coordinated by site supervisors. Each department's supervisor is required to
submit a report both before and after performing their regular responsibilities at work.
* If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
Outline how the risk assessment was carried Before heading to the work site, I gathered some basic data from the websites of the International
out this should include: Labour Organization (www.ilo.org) C155, C 167, R175, R164 etc, (www.hse.gov.uk) as well as
• sources of information consulted; numerous international periodicals that discussed various workplace risks, their consequences on
• who you spoke to; and health and finances, and preventative actions that can be taken. Additionally, I looked over the
• how you identified: company's own health and safety policy.
- the hazards;
- what is already being done; and Then I examined the full site as part of my site visit. Then, with the site manager's approval, I
- any additional controls/actions that scheduled a meeting with the safety manager where we examined the records and talked about
may be required. the incidents and the investigations that had been done. From the site, I could see some of the
dangerous behaviours and circumstances. I got information on the company's view on health and
safety as well as the present state of the company's health and safety through conversations with
the supervisor, foreman, and employees.

I came to the conclusion that the current safeguards are insufficient; therefore, I proposed some
corrective measures and activities that may be taken to reduce the current risks using ILO
conventions and health and safety regulations.

Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name: Tricon builders

Date of assessment: 01/01/2023
Scope of risk assessment: Entire work site

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Hazard category Who might be harmed
and hazard and how?
1.NOISE WORKERS, CLEANING
STAFF AND VISITORS.
Excessive noise
from machines, Continuous noise
generator, cutting exposure can have
and grinding negative health
activities implications, such as a
temporary loss of hearing
sensitivity. Inability to
hear threats like vehicle
movement, warnings like
sirens, and instructions
due to noise also causes
tinnitus and hearing loss,
which has psychological
repercussions like stress
and difficulty focusing
and increasing error.
2.VIBRATIONS JACK HAMMER
OPERATORS AND
Construction WORKERS.
equipment’s like
grinding
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
• By guaranteeing job • Machine lubrication and 2 weeks Maintenance
rotation, the amount of maintenance should be done engineer
time that employees correctly.
are exposed to noise
hazards is reduced. • Sound level meter should be 2 weeks Site
used in order to check the supervisor
• Sound-absorbing noise level.
substance enclosed in • Awareness about the impacts 1 week Safety officer
noisy machinery. of noise and how to deal with
it, workers receive training
• Workers who are and classes.
overexposed to noise • Reduce the noise's passage 2 weeks Site
are given PPEs like ear to the exposed persons by supervisor
plugs or ear muffs. using screens, barriers,
enclosures, and absorbent
materials.
• Conduct ear tests and health 1 month HSE manager
surveillance programmes.
• Identify the locations that 1 week Site manager
require wearing hearing
protection and that have
access restrictions.
• Due to constant • When using vibrating 1 week Site manager
vibration exposure, job equipment, the anti-vibration
rotation is prevalent in mounting should be
the area but not employed.
thorough.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed
and hazard and how?
machine, Workers who use power
concrete tools and cutting
comparators, equipment may be
concrete mixers affected by HAV, which
and jack can cause vibration white
hammers etc. finger, which causes
Vibrations from numbness and whitening
automobiles of the fingers.
rollers, power When you sit, stand, or
tools and cutting lie on a vibrating surface,
equipment’s. which cause whole body
syndrome, which leads to
headaches, motion
sickness, chronic back
pain, stomach issues,
and visual disturbances.
3.MANUAL MANUAL HANDLING
HANDLING WORKERS
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
• Conduct a special safety 2 weeks HSE manager
• Periodic medical meeting for utilising hand
check-ups are offered tools, explain the risks
for the operator. involved, and explain safe
working practises.
• Prevents the use of
faulty equipment. • It is advisable to get tools that 2 weeks ` Purchasing
have been created to lower manager/
• Maintaining equipment the danger of HAVS. Supervisor
properly is important
since it will vibrate • Evaluating level of workers 1 month Site
more if it is worn out, exposure to vibration and job supervisor
out of alignment, or rotation system is to be
both. implemented as the time of
exposure can be reduced.
• Provide appropriate interval 1 week Site manager
between the works.
• All the workers should be 1 week Site manager
provided with appropriate
PPEs and vibration resisting
gloves.
• Access is made free • Manuel handling of heavy 2 weeks Project
from obstacles. load should be mechanised manager
by using fork lift.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed
and hazard and how?
Moving and Workers who load and
carrying heavy unload heavy objects—
items requires like ash bags—into and
physical work. out of delivery vehicles
Cement, bricks, do it insufficiently,
and slabs are occasionally with
transported from awkward posture and
the truck to poor handling methods. It
various areas at results in sprains,
the job site. backaches, and other
discomforts. Additionally,
MPL and AL influence
manual handling.
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
• Dividing up the Manuel • Purchased trollies to carry 2 weeks Finance
handling tasks into load from one area to other manager
manageable portions area.
and providing
adequate relaxation
intervals. • For simple motions with 3 weeks Site
loads, an uneven floor should supervisor
• Tool box talk are given be levelled.
about the risk leads to
manual handing and
its consequences that • Supervise the loading and 1 week Site
may occurs in future. unloading works. supervisor
• Providing proper job
rotation to those • Provide proper guidance 2 weeks Safety officer
workers regarding awkward postures
and safe material handling
• Provide adequate techniques.
proper personal
protective equipment’s
• Provide sufficient lighting. 1 week Site
such as gloves, foot
supervisor
protection, non-
slippery footwears.
• Mark the material weight on 1 week Site
the materials for easy supervisor
identification of the weight.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
4.HAZARDOUS WORKERS, • To lessen airborne dust • Barricades should be 1 week Site
SUBSTANCES. ENGINEERS, from the work, water provided in order to restrict supervisor
(CHEMICAL & SUPERVISORS ETC sprays are provided at the entry of unauthorised
DUST) dusty areas personnels.
The diseases brought on
Workers are by dust exposure include • Using a dusk mask • Emergency contact numbers 2 weeks Safety officer
exposed to silica lung cancer, silicosis, with 3mm ISO should be displayed like local
and other chronic obstructive standards. fire brigade, emergency
dangerous pulmonary disease, and planning committee, disaster
materials at high asthma, which will affect • NO SMOKING boards management committee etc.
concentrations. the workers. Additionally, and other warning
The extremely they might aggravate boards are displayed. • To remove the dust from the 1 week HSE manager
combustible and skin issues and irritate workspace, a vacuum cleaner
reactive the eyes. should be utilised.
chemicals are The substances
stored without may cause allergy,
safety rashes, asphyxiation and • Ventilation for local exhaust 1 month Site manager
precautions, and other chronic diseases should be purchased and
there is no like Chronic Obstructive installed in the workspace.
access to Pulmonary Diseases and
material safety cancer.
• All doors except those 1 week Site manager
data sheets for
necessary for access were
reference during
tapped.
handling,
storage, and in
use. • MSDS should be available 1 week Safety officer
on-site

• On-site emergency action 1 month Safety

plan should be formulated. manager

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
• Proper personal protective 1 month Safety
equipment like filtering mask, manager
self-contained breathing
apparatus, cannister masks
etc. should be made available
for use in the areas where the
hazardous chemical
substance concentration is
high.
5.WORKING AT MASONRY WORKERS, • Only skilled • Worker PPE is monitored and 2 weeks Site manager
HEIGHT. PAINTERS, SCAFFOLD professionals with made sure of by the site
ERECTORS, NEARBY adequate training and supervisor.
Hazards include WORKERS, a current training
falls from height, SUPERVISORS AND certificate are sent into • Make sure the scaffold has a 2 weeks Site manager
slips, trips, and VISITORS service. safe exit and entrance. It
falls on the same should be firmly fastened to a
level, falling Employees working on • Supervision is building or structure and well
objects, and scaffolds, as well as provided. braced.
structural employees and others
collapses. nearby, are vulnerable to • Before beginning work, • For scaffolds that are unsafe 1 week Supervisor
Workers may deadly accidents that a height work permit is to use, provide a separate
also be exposed result in death from obtained. colour safety tag
to hazardous falling from a height, • Safety nets shall be 1 week Safety
weather broken bones, and other • All employees on the constructed at required manager
conditions, such injuries. scaffold are equipped heights.
as high winds or with full body
lightning, which harnesses. • Regular inspection should be 1 month Safety
can further done by the competent manager
person.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed
and hazard and how?
increase the risk
of accidents
6.CONFINED WORKING CREW IN A
SPACE CONFINED
ENVIRONMENT.
Inside the
confined space. When a person is
there is a lack of working within a
air, little light, and manhole, the lack of
dangerous gases oxygen and the
[Duct work, pipe possibility of hazardous
line work, pits gas can result in fainting,
drainage and weakness, vomiting,
water tanks] headaches, breathing
problems, and even
death.
If the illumination within
the manhole is
insufficient, this might
lead to health risks
associated with the
hazard above and slip
and trip hazards.
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
• All people have access • Tool box talk should be 1 week Safety officer
to protective gear, such conducted before every shifts.
as safety helmets,
goggles, coveralls, and • Suitable toe board should be 1 week Site manager
high visibility vests. provided to prevent persons
or material from falling, guard
rails and intermediate rails
must be installed
• Emergency supply kit • Purchase and use air blower 3 weeks Site manager
is made available. for maintaining the oxygen
level and eliminating the
• Air monitoring devices hazardous gases from the
are provided but manhole.
workers are not using
it. • Provide sufficient lighting 1 week Site manager
• Adequate ventilation is inside the manhole.
ensured
• Confined space entry • Provide respiratory support 2 months Project
permit is obtained for person who enters the manager
before entering. confined space.
• Emergency rescue
equipment is present. • When feasible, avoid utilising 3 weeks Site manager
electrical tools inside shafts; if
• Wireless necessary, use flame-proof
communication is electrical tools.
offered to employees.
• Do not permit unauthorised Immediately Site manager
• Rescue belts are used. individuals to enter the
enclosed area.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed
and hazard and how?
7.FIRE ALL THE WORKERS
USING THE
Lack of fire EQUIPMENT,
alarm systems NEIGHBOURING
and other WORKERS,
firefighting SUPERVISORS,
equipment, hot ENGINEERS AND SITE
works are VISITORS.
carried out near
flammable If there is no fire
materials. detection and firefighting
Spatters from hot systems then a small
work such as incident may cause
welding, grinding, catastrophic accidents.
gas cutting etc. The flammable materials
are stored near hot
working area. Fire can
lead to severe external
and internal burns and
even death of a person
and may ignite other
combustible materials.
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
• There is always an • Install emergency warning 2 weeks Electrical
accomplice available in alarm. engineer
case of crises.
• A designated area has • For welding, gas cutting, and 1 month Site manager
been made available grinding tasks, separate hot
for the secure storage work booths should be
of gas cylinders constructed utilising fire-
resistant stands
• Fire extinguishers are
• Mock drills should be 1 week Project
installed but not
conducted on safe manger
properly maintained.
evacuations.
• Fire warden are • The best escape path should 1 week HSE manager
available for taking be clearly identified and kept
emergencies actions clear of obstructions.
• Leather gloves, safety • Fire extinguishers should be 1 week Safety officer
boot, safety coverall, properly maintained and
welders’ goggles, high installed depending on the
visibility safety vest and requirement.
welding helmets are • Generate an onsite 2 weeks Safety
provided. emergency action plan. manager
• Manual fire call points should 1 month Maintenance
be installed. manager
• Proper training for handling 1 week Safety officer
flammable materials should
be provided to the workers.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
8.ELECTRICITY WORKERS, • The installation of • Monthly inspection and colour 2 weeks Site manager
SUPERVISORS AND appropriate signals, coding system should be
Exposed ENGINEERS VISITING barricades, and made available.
electrical parts THE SITE. emergency phone
and use of faulty numbers is all done.
electrical Electric shock, burns, • Qualified electrician should be 1 week Site manager
construction electrocution, and even • Proper electrical made available onsite.
equipment and death are possible when equipment grounding
devices and individuals come into and ELCB have been • Equipment maintenance 1 week Maintenance
wires without contact with electricity. It installed. should be done and log book engineer
conduits and could have an impact on should be maintained.
insulation how well the heart and • Adequate First Aid
coverings. other internal organ’s facilities are provided. • Liquids should not be present 1 week Supervisor
function. in the work area.
• Provide employees the
appropriate PPE, such
as a blue safety • Purchase only good quality 1 month Site manager
helmet, electrical wiring materials and electrical
gloves, and footwear. equipment.

• Replace the damaged wires 1 month Site manager

in accordance with standards.

9.WORK WORKERS INVOLVED • Induction training and • Use fixed guards for 1 week Maintenance
EQUIPMENT IN THE OPERATION, inspection is done. protecting the workers from engineer
AND SUPERVISORS, rotating parts
MACHINERY CLEANING STAFFS • Gloves and safety • Conduct refresher trainings at 1 week Safety
ETC. helmets are provided. regular intervals. manager

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
Finger • Maintain sufficient ventilation 2 weeks Site manager
entrapment, The driller and other • Proper storage area for and lighting at the site of
entanglement, cutting equipment have the equipment and operation
cutting, stabbing, the potential to result in manufacturer’s • Service the equipment’s at 2 weeks Maintenance
and other wounds, cuts, and instruction is provided. regular intervals. engineer
accidents can entanglement.
• Use fixed guards for 1 week Maintenance
happen when engineer
protecting the workers from
using driller, rotating parts.
cutter, and milling
equipment.

10. SLIPS AND ALL PEDESTRIANS • Safety helmets and • Separate walkways should be 1 month Site manager
TRIPS (WORKERS, safety shoes are designed in the work place.
FOREMAN, FOREMAN, provided for workers.
Water, oil, or any VISITORS, ENGINEERS • Housekeeping shall be 2 weeks Site
other liquid on AND SITE MANAGERS • Proper illumination consistently throughout the supervisor
the ground; ETC.) during the night shift is site.
materials or provided. • Conduct toolbox talk before 1 week Safety officer
stones are Materials lying around • People can get the starting the shift.
strewn over the the workplace can create appropriate information
area; poor site a slip, trip, and fall about the site's layout
maintenance hazard, which could • Warning signs should be 2 weeks Safety officer
from a small map that installed
creates a danger result in fractures and is clearly displayed at
of injury. other serious injuries. the entrance area.
• All employees and other 2 weeks Site manager
members of the organisation
should wear non-slip shoes.
11. MOVEMENT COMPANY WORKERS, • The vehicles have a • Designated areas for 3 weeks Supervisor
OF PEOPLE CONTRACTORS, daily inspection system pedestrians should be made
AND VEHICLES VISITORS available.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
IN THE Heavy vehicle traffic on that uses sufficient • Provide adequate illumination 2 weeks Project
WORKPLACE the property poses a risk checklists. at pedestrian crossings manager
of striking or colliding
Vehicle traffic on with adjacent individuals • The site's maximum
the job site, or workers, which could speed is 15 mph. • Use markings and indications 1 week Supervisor
including result in serious injuries, that are both easily seen and
excavators, including impairments or • Only competent drivers understood.
trucks, bobcats, even fatalities. operate the vehicles.
backhoe loaders, • Ensure security only 1 week Site manager
and lifting • Workers are given with authorised vehicles are
equipment. safety coveralls and allowed on site by guards at
Movements of high visibility vests, the main gate.
construction site which should be very
visitors and visible in poor light and • Provide proper warning lights 2 weeks Site manager
personnel. even at night. and signals.

12.SUBSTANCE WORKERS, FOREMAN • Company made a law • Purchase and use breathe 1 month Site manager
ABUSE AT AND SUPERVISORS. that strictly prohibit the analyser in cause of any
WORK use of alcohol and doubt.
Alcohol and drug abuse other drugs during • Proper guidance and 1 month Safety officer
Use of alcohols will cause workplace work time, but that is awareness should be
and other natural violence, which can not much effective in provided.
and synthetic result in minor and action.
drugs during severe injuries, shattered • Warning boards shall be 1 week Safety officer
work time. bones, and even installed

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
and hazard and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be title
completed
(within …)
fatalities. Drinking • Penalties are • Provide treatment facilities for 1 month Site manager
alcohol and using other implemented for employees who are alcohol
substances can have violations. and drug dependent
harmful impacts on your
health, including
dehydration, cancer, and • Conduct counselling sections 1 month Site manager
liver issues. It could frequently
make it difficult to focus
on your work.

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial
arguments
Moral Aspects
Tricon Builders uphold their moral standards, act in accordance with the law, and are consistent
with their ideals. The company makes no concessions when it comes to safeguarding employees'
health and safety while they are at work. As a result, the employees feel secure in the company.
Organisations are primarily driven to promote physical and mental health in order to be the safest
and healthiest place to work because they think that their employees are their most important asset.
They owe it to them morally to aid in their development. Through medical claims, the organisations
offer several welfare benefits to the staff members and their families.
By providing a comfortable working environment, sufficient personal protection equipment, and
secure tools and equipment, Tricon Builders maintains safe working conditions for all of its
employees. Because of the respect for one another and excellent collaboration among their
employees, their team is their biggest asset.

Legal arguments
The organisation has a legal duty or responsibility to protect their workers by providing a safe
working condition, a safe system of work, training, supervision, and competencies for staff. The
organisation has to follow rules and regulations implemented by the country to manage health and
safety in the workplace. As per article 16 of C-155, National Health and Safety Convention 1981,
and article 10 of R-164, Occupational Health and Safety Recommendation 1981, the employer has
to ensure the workplace equipment, machinery, and processes under control are free from hazards
and pose no risk to health. If there is any failure to implement these rules and regulations on the
work side, that can cause penalties and imprisonment for the concerned individual.

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Justification for action 1
Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
• types of injury or ill health
• number of workers at risk
• how often the activity is carried
out
• how widespread the risk is
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Financial arguments
Financial expenses may be split into two groups: direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs are
easy to quantify and transparent. These expenses cover hospital fees and urgent care.
Compensation for workers who miss work due to illness, harm to properties, products, and
machinery, maintenance costs, and lost production time as a result of accidents and the
investigative process Although indirect costs are equally important as direct costs, they are more
difficult to accurately estimate and are not usually visible. They are the fall in staff morale, the cost
of acquiring and training new personnel, the loss of customer goodwill, the damage done to the
company's reputation, and the decline in customer loyalty.
Evaluating level of workers exposure to vibration and job rotation system is to be implemented as
the time of exposure can be reduced. (Hazard category: vibration)
ILO C148, "Working Environment Convention 1971," specifies that the working environment shall
be kept free from any hazard related to air pollution, noise, and vibration.
As per article 16 of C155, the Occupational Health and Safety Convention of 1981, the employer
has to ensure the place of work equipment, machinery, and processes under its control are free
from hazards and without risk to health.
As per Article 10 of R 164, employees should provide necessary supervision, ensure hours of work
do not adversely affect their safety and health, and take measures to eliminate any physical or
mental fatigue.
By following these legal requirements, we can reduce the impact of hazards on workers and the
environment.
On a construction site, the likelihood of injury or illness from continuous exposure to vibration is
very high. Once this disease occurs, of course, there is no cure. It would result in numbness.
chronic back pain, motion sickness, and visual disturbance
When considering severity, we can be categorised into four types.
Minimal: no injury or damage occurred.
Minor: a minimal injury that required first aid
Major: injury required hospital treatment
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How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
• the intended impact of the action;
• justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
• whether you think the action will
fully control the risk
Justification for action 2
Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
• types of injury or ill health
• number of workers at risk
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Catastrophic: death or non-curable stage
The severity rating for this hazard has been set at major because they are exposed to a high level
of vibration throughout the working hours. Thus, it can lead to certain conditions such as Hand-Arm
Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), motion sickness, chronic back pain, and a reduction in blood flow that
leads to white fingers. Most of these syndromes are incurable and will affect the worker throughout
their lives.
It is possible to lower the rate of exposure to vibration by designing a system of job rotation that
takes into account the fact that the person operating the equipment has a greater impact on it.
Additionally, choosing high-quality equipment helps lessen vibration exposure. Machines must
regularly undergo adequate lubrication and maintenance in order to function properly.
For the firm to undertake all of the above-mentioned actions, I have allotted a time frame of one
month.
The risk won't be fully eliminated by this measure, but it can be much lessened, and the likelihood
of becoming sick will be extremely minimal.
Purchase and use air blower for maintaining the oxygen level and eliminating the hazardous gases
from the manhole (hazard category “Confined spaces”)
The regulations of the ILO, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the confined space
regulations 1997 and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 together
say the entry in the work in the confined space must be undertaken in accordance with a safe
system of work. This must be including proper equipment, relevant isolation of the confined space,
and most importantly, training of the workers how to work inside the confined space. This legislation
also guarantees the provision of suitable rescue arrangements for any emergency, not just those
related to a particular confined space catastrophe.
Before performing confined space work, appropriate risk assessments must be performed, and they
must be carried out by a competent individual who has undergone extensive training.
At the building site, workers are occupying the manhole. Working inside the manhole is dangerous
due to the inadequate oxygen supply. Dangerous gases can also be present. The business
neglected to evaluate the air quality within the manhole and did not offer any ventilation or lighting
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 • how often the activity is carried
out
• how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
• the intended impact of the action;
• justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
• whether you think the action will
fully control the risk
Justification for action 3
Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
• types of injury or ill health
• number of workers at risk
• how often the activity is carried
out
• how widespread the risk is
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amenities. All of these will increase the chance of adverse health outcomes. They will experience
shortness of breath, chest discomfort, exhilaration, and even death if there is an oxygen shortage.
The work is carried out once in a week and about 5 workers are at risk. The workers who enter the
confined space are at risk. Risk associated with it is catastrophic.
In order to maintain the oxygen level and remove the dangerous gases from the manhole, I advised
buying and using an air blower. Therefore, if the worker inside can operate safely, he will breathe
oxygenated air and can work without any negative impacts on his health. I offered the site manager
two weeks to perform this task. This time frame is sufficient for allocating the cash, choosing the
right vendor, and completing the purchase. In any restricted-space job, this is one of the most
successful control strategies. By employing an air blower, the manhole will be filled with fresh air,
and the hazardous gas content will be evacuated. Yes, these controls can completely prevent the
risk brought on by low oxygen levels and the presence of dangerous gases by 100 percent.
Replace the damaged wires in accordance with standards (Hazard category– Electricity)
Every worker who is exposed to electrical risks must have access to safety, as per ILO C167's
article 26. the laying and maintaining of electrical cables and apparatus on construction site shall be
governed by the technical rules and standards applied at the national level. And also, before the
construction is commenced and during the progress, adequate steps shall be taken to guard
against danger to workers from any live electrical cable or apparatus which is on the site. And also,
recommendation R175, article 9 states that, construction work should be planned, prepared and
undertaken in such a way that the risk liable to arise at the workplace are prevented as soon as
possible.
Individuals may be hurt by electricity, and construction sites utilize a lot of electrical equipment for
things like cutting, welding, compaction, etc. The accident is quite likely to happen, and it will
probably be terrible. Burns, failure of the heart and other internal organs, and even death can result
from an electric shock. Daily labour is performed by about 35 employees. The workers will be at risk
if sufficient upkeep is not provided. Supervisors and site engineers, as well as employees
performing tasks requiring the use of electrical equipment, may be impacted.
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 How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
• the intended impact of the action;
• justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
• whether you think the action will
fully control the risk
Replacing the broken wire in compliance with electrical standards is a wise move to entirely
eliminate electrical hazards and reduce worker danger. Cracked and exposed wires and cables
expose employees to hazardous dangers such as electrical shocks, sparks, fire, and explosions,
which might result in severe injuries and property damage. The site manager is allowed one month
to allocate the funds and replace the damaged cables. Therefore, the time allotted was sufficient to
complete the task. Yes, by repairing the damaged wire in accordance with electrical regulations, the
activity may virtually completely control the danger.

Part 4: Review, communicate and check

Suggested word counts for each section:
• Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
• How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
• Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.
Planned review date/period with The company conducts a risk assessment annually, and it should be regularly reviewed to ensure a
reasoning healthy and safe environment in the organisation. Therefore, I have set a review date one year from
my last review date. However, I will make sure to conduct the review earlier than this date if there is

• A change in the company control body

How the risk assessment findings will be
communicated AND who you need to tell
• Changes in processes or the installation of new equipment
• There are any frequently occurring incidents or accidents in the workplace.
I'll schedule a meeting with the site manager, site engineers, safety manager, and safety officer to
discuss all of the control measures I established to eliminate the dangers. After that, I'll arrange a
meeting with management and staff to go through the primary outcomes of the risk assessment.
Some precise details will be provided during the toolbox talk. If the staff requests further
information, I will undertake an introductory training programme with the help of the site manager.
Slides and posters will be circulated through WhatsApp groups open to all workers, and a summary
of the findings will be posted on the business website. I can vouch for the fact that each employee
understood the instructions that were provided to them.

How you will follow up on the risk
assessment to check that the actions
have been carried out
I will set a reminder for each control measure and call the person in charge to inquire about the
progress of implementation. I will physically inspect the location of that particular area and assess
my new arrangement based on my risk assessments.
After that, I will conduct interviews with the site supervisor and project manager as well as collect
data after I receive input on any specific accident as a result of improved efforts, check accident

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 records, and speak with personnel. I will investigate why actions aren’t being finished by the
deadline, whether it is a financial issue such as a lack of funds.
If any actions are discovered to be ineffective, I will communicate with the project manager to
determine if that specific activity can be completed on time. Actions that are much past their due
date will be referred to the project manager, who will connect me to the managing directors. I will
additionally set an alarm three days before the action’s completion and keep a weekly progress
checklist. If the progress is not sufficient, a justification request will be made.

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