HSE-RA-042 Gas Cylinder Storage - Rev 0

DOC No DS/CA006P02/00022
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AL SHAFAR GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC. REV 0
DATE 05/01/2017
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURE
Project Name: Festival Living Stream-02 HSE-RA 042
Job Description: Gas cylinder Storage
Index:
Form 1 Task Analysis Initiation
Form 2 Risk Assessment Process As per Risk Assessment Procedure.
Form 3 Written Safe Work Procedure Result
Compiled by the following team:

NAME DESIGNATION SIGNATURE
Project Manager
Construction Manager
Site Engineer
Safety Officer
Risk Assessment Review 1 Review 2 Review 3 Review 4
Review Date: Date : Date : Date:
Name and Signature

of person reviewing :
AUTHORISATION
Prepared by: Approved by
Signature Date Signature Date
HSE Manager Project Manager
HSE/QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

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DATE 05/01/2017
TASK ANALYSIS - FORM 1

Impact
SEQUENCE OF TASK STEPS POTENTIAL INJURIES OR HAZARDS RECOMMENDED CONTROLS
H, S, E
1. Pre-use inspection and use of all Failure of equipment, will cause injuries to  Faulty equipment to be repaired/maintained or replaced.
equipment. persons and / or property damage.  Guards to be on all Machinery and appropriate PPE to be
Fuel/oil leaks could cause environmental worn.
concerns. H, S, E  Engine ran machinery to have fire extinguishers available
locally.
 Drip trays/heavy gauge plastic to be insitu in case of leaks
and spill kit to be within the project for accidental spills.
2. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Failure to use Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment. will cause injuries to employees.
Gloves.
Safety boots.  Enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment AT ALL
H
Overalls. times
Hard hat.
Hearing protection.
Eye protection
3. Use trained employees only Failure may result in injuries to persons and  Enforce the use of competent persons only throughout the
H, S
property damage. project.
4. Handling of Compressed Gas Failure will result injuries to person and  Proper handling and use of compress gas must be ensure.
property damage. Improper handling may  Use trolley for transporting cylinders, do not roll to the
cause fire explosion resulting injuries or death ground.
and damage. Environmental effect  Always close the valve when not in use or remove the
H,S,E regulator.
 The cylinders must install with flashback arrestors on the
hose pipe.
 Always keep the cylinder upright avoid lying down to the
ground.
5. Stacking of compressed gas Failure of responsible storing may result in H,S,E  Proper storage of the compressed gas must be provided.
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injuries to persons, property damage.  Remove the regulators when storing.

Compressed gas explosions could cause fire  Provide separate cage to the oxygen and acetylene cylinders
resulting injuries or death and property. and for the empty as well.
Fumes could cause damage to the  The cylinders must be chained from the cage.
environment.  Always keep the cylinders on upright position.
 Cylinder storage must be properly ventilated.
 Do not expose the cylinders under direct sunlight.
 Do not keep close to the ignition or naked flame.

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RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2

Risk Rating Calculation
A + B + C + D
Injury Severity Potential Damage / Loss Frequency or Likelihood Environmental Impact
0 No injury 0 No damage 0 Never happened before 0 No effect
1 Minor – (FAC) 1 Minor < 500 AED, No delay 1 Happened somewhere 1 Minor Effect - Short term < less 1 month
2 Major – (MTC) 2 Major > 500 AED, No delay 2 Happens occasionally 2 Major Effect - Long term > greater 1 month
3 LTI 3 Major > 10 000 AED, one day delay 3 Happened before
4 Disabling Injuries 4 Serious > 100, 000 AED, >1 day delay 4 Happens regularly Risk Rating Matrix
5 Fatality 5 Severe > 1, 000, 000 AED, Weeks delay. 5 Daily occurrence
Risk Rating = A + B + C + D.
Result Classification: Risk Rating
16
14
Critical = 17►15 High = 14►11 Medium = 10►7 Low = 6►0 12

10
Immediate action. Action in 24 hours. Action in a week. ASAP. 8
6
4
Risk Reduction Hierarchy: 2
0
1. Engineering to reduce risk. 1
5
2. Replacement with lower risk. 2
3
4
4
3
3. Isolation of risk – Barricading or Guarding. Potential Impact
5
6
2
Probability
(C)
7
4. Reduction of exposure to risk. (A / B / D) 8
9 1
5. PPE and Training
RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2 (continued)

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Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE BY Result

No HAZARD IDENTIFIED RISK ASSOCIATED WITH HAZARD H, S, E RR BY WHOM RR
DEALT WITH WHEN
1  Faulty hand tools Bruises, cuts. Gloves, trowels in good Supervisor Before &
condition. during
 Mechanical guards not Entanglement, Skeletal Damage. the use
in place Guards in place and equipment of
H,S,E 13 regularly maintained. equipme 6
nt
 Unwanted Fuel/Oil Contamination of the soil, atmospheric Care to be taken refuelling and
Spillages pollution, risk of fire. drip trays/heavy gauge plastic to
be in place as required.
2 Injury to project Potential Death, Major/Minor Skeletal Following PPE to be worn Supervisor Before &
employees damage, cuts and bruises to all parts of appropriately to the task – during
the body, asthma. Gloves. work
Safety boots.
H,S 10 5
Overalls.
Hard hat.
Hearing protection.
Eye protection
3 Un trained employees Poor quality of work, chance for Provided trained/competent PE/FM Always
H,S 7 5
accident /incident or property lost/damage worker and supervision
4 Unsafe handling of gas Potential Death, Major/Minor Skeletal Proper handling and use of PE/FM/ Before
cylinder damage, cuts and bruises to all parts of compress gas must be ensure. supervisor work
the body, burn, asthma. Use trolleys for transporting
Fire explosions cylinders do not roll to the
ground.
H,S,E 9 6
Fire extinguisher must be fixed
along with the trolley.
Always close the valve when not
in use or remove the regulator.
The cylinders must install with

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flashback arrestors on the hose

pipe.
Always keep the cylinder upright
avoid lying down to the ground.
Inspect all cylinders entering your
Manual handling / Muscular strains, Bruises and cuts premises before accepting them
Incorrect transporting Chances of fire explosion to ensure that they are not
leaking.
Manual handling and lifting

procedure must be applied.
Use the required PPE.
Use 2 or 3 persons for lifting
cylinders.
Apply LITE procedure.
Do not drop the cylinders when
lifting.
5 Unsafe stacking of Potential Death, Major/Minor Skeletal H,S,E 9 Properly protected storage of PE/FM/ Before 6
compressed Gas damage, cuts and bruises to all parts of compressed gas must be supervisor and
the body, burn, asthma. provided away to the building. during
Fire explosions Remove the regulators when the work
storing.
Provide separate cage to the
oxygen and acetylene cylinders
and for the empty as well.
The cylinders must be chained
from the cage.
Always keep the cylinders on
upright position.
Cylinder storage must be
properly ventilated.

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Do not expose the cylinders

under direct sunlight.
Do not keep close to the ignition
or naked flame.
Provide notification signage.
Presence of flammable Fire occurrence Keep away from the storage of

materials oil, grease, flammable liquid.
diesel and fuel and Do proper housekeeping and
other flammable remove all the combustible
chemicals. materials such as paper, plastic,
rubber and wood.
Do not keep chemicals in the
storage along with the
compressed gas.
Ensure the provision of fire
fighting equipment.
WRITTEN SAFE WORK PROCEDURE – FORM 3
1. OBJECTIVE
1. To prevent injuries to employees and / or property damage incidents.
2. PROCEDURE
1. Do pre-use inspection of all equipment to be used and replace or repair faulty items.
2. Use trained competent employees only.
3. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment i.e.:
3.1. Hardhat.
3.2. Safety boots.
3.3. Overalls.
3.4. Eye protection.
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3.5. Hand protection.
Prior to work commencement
1. Must have PPE – safety footwear, gloves, hardhat, goggles, protective clothing etc.
2. Must have appropriate tools and equipment in good condition.
3. Must have weatherproof covers for materials and equipment, waste containers, warning tape.
4. Consider risks and hazards in work area. Refer any concerns to supervisor. Are relevant permits in place?
5. Check if it is necessary to secure area adjacent to work. Refer to supervisor if appropriate.
6. Arrange for transport of materials and equipment to site via supervisor.
7. Ensure materials and equipment are secure or removed when site unattended, eg overnight or during breaks.
Hazards
1. Manual handling of materials and equipment – LITE to be considered at all times.

2. Slips and trips from untidy work area.
3. Falling materials, eg steel, angles, welding rod, tools, etc.
4. Collapse of existing structures, eg store.
5. Hazards associated with equipment used for gas welding, eg. burns, etc.
6. Contact with sharp edges.
7. Consideration of weather and ground conditions must be made. If in doubt refer to supervisor.
8. Environmental damage.
9. Fire hazard.
10. Working at heights.
11. Working in confined space.

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Harm
Potential Death, Minor/major cuts and contusion, loss of limbs, fractures, damage to respiratory system, electric shock.
Persons in danger
1. Welder, Labor, and storekeeper

2. Other workers/visitors in vicinity, eg. Passers - by in nearby area, etc.
Control measures
No lone working
1. Storage areas should, whenever possible, be well clear of buildings.

2. A protective covering must be provided.
3. Adequate ventilation must be provided.
4. Storage areas must be kept free from all combustible materials. No other materials must be stored in cylinder enclosure.
5. Full cylinders must be kept apart from empty cylinders so that it will not be necessary to open valves to check whether cylinders
are empty or full. Mark empty cylinders clearly and store in space provided.
6. Cylinders must always stand upright. Special stands must be used or cylinders must be chained in upright position – each cylinder
must be chained separately.
7. Cylinders must be stored in rows with aisles in between for easy removal in event of fire.

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8. For security and ventilation purposes, a wire mesh fence should surround the storage area. Keep the enclosure locked and appoint
a responsible person in charge of the keys to control the issuing of cylinders.
9. A register of cylinders in stock and movement of cylinders must be kept.
10. Empty cylinders must be immediately returned to empties store and before locked away, a check must be carried out to ensure
that the valves had been tightly closed.
11. All necessary danger signs must be prominently displaced at storage area.
12. Flammable and oxidising gasses must not be stored together. Greases and oils must never be allowed to come into contact with
oxygen.
13. Inspect all cylinders entering your premises before accepting them to ensure that they are not leaking.
14. If a cylinder in the storage area is found to be leaking, more it to a safe area.
15. If a detached storage area is not available and the storage area forms part of a building used for another purpose, the following
should be applied:
15.1. Position the storage against an outside wall.
15.2. Segregate the store from the rest of the building by walls having a fire resistance of at lease two hours.
15.3. The external wall should preferably be light construction to vent explosions outwards, the provision being that such
venting does not present a hazard to people and property.
15.4. Doors must only be provided in external walls and should not permit communication with the rest of the building.
16. Ventilate the area at both high and low levels, but if satisfactory natural ventilation cannot be provided, then mechanical ventilation
should be installed.
17. If electrical lighting is required, it should be of an approved type.

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Compiled by the following team:

Name and Signature

HSE/QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

TASK ANALYSIS - FORM 1

injuries to persons, property damage.  Remove the regulators when storing.

HSE/QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2

Critical = 17►15 High = 14►11 Medium = 10►7 Low = 6►0 12

RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2 (continued)

Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE BY Result

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flashback arrestors on the hose

Manual handling and lifting

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Do not expose the cylinders

Presence of flammable Fire occurrence Keep away from the storage of

3.5. Hand protection.

Prior to work commencement

1. Manual handling of materials and equipment – LITE to be considered at all times.

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1. Welder, Labor, and storekeeper

1. Storage areas should, whenever possible, be well clear of buildings.

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