RISK MATRIX

SEVERITY Likelihood Severity

1 1. Highly unlikely to occur 1. Minor injury, no time of work
2 LOW 3 LOW 4 LOW 5 LOW
LOW 2. Possibility remote but has occurred 2. Injury resulting in up to three days of
2 8 10
LIKELIHOOD

4 LOW 6 LOW 3. Very infrequently work

LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM 4. Occasionally 3. Injury resulting in more than three days
3 9 12 5. Frequently and regularly of work
6 LOW 15 HIGH
LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM 4. Major disabling injury ( e.g. loss of a limb
4 8 12 or eye )
16 HIGH 20 HIGH
LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM 5. Fatality
5 10
15 HIGH 20 HIGH 25 HIGH
LOW MEDIUM

Risk value result in Table 1 Recommended action

Low May be acceptable; however, review the task to see if risk can be reduced
(1 to 6)
Medium Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the risk should be reduced further, prior to task
(8to12) commencement. Appropriate management authorization after consultation with special personnel and an assessment

High Unacceptable. The task should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk. The controls should be re assessed
(15to25) for adequacy, prior to task commencement.
 SPECIFIC SAFETY HAZARD / HAZARD EFFECT PEOPLE AT RISK RISK CONTROL MEASURES RESIDUAL
ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTA Type of VALUE Existing and proposed RISK
L ASPECT injury/damage

1. Transportation of  Traffic Accident  Fatality /body injury RT worker 20 1. Vehicle driven by personnel with 6
workers, necessary valid license & appropriate driving
materials, and authority issued by company only.
equipment to the site 2. Adherence to life saving rules and
company safe driving policy
3. Periodic maintenance of the
vehicles.
4. Strict Supervision to ensure
compliance
 Workers fall from  Fatality/body injury RT worker 20 1. Do not exceed number of 6
the vehicle passenger.
2. Proper adequate and safe space
for worker to sit.
3. Periodic maintenance of the
vehicles.
4. Strict Supervision to ensure
compliance
 Equipment fall off  Injury to other motorist RT worker 20 1. Ensure equipment secure safely. 5
vehicle  Damage to equipment 2. No overloading.

2. Manual Materials  Fall of material  Knicks and cuts RT worker 9 1. Competent and trained 5
Handling. while handling  Pinch points personnel
 Ergonomics  Injuries to worker 2. Tandem lifting – ask for
 Excessively heavy  Damage to materials assistance
materials  Damage to equipment 3. MSDS ready and understood
 Unsafe materials  Struck by or caught between
4. Adhere to stacking and storing
 Damage to vehicles
 Unsafe stacking and requirements of the site
packing 5. Good communication with all
  Unstable load relevant parties
 Incorrect material 6. Discuss risk assessment at
identification Toolbox Talk with all workers
7. Strapping to be secured and
checked prior to movement

3. Walking in, out, and  Slip due to wet  Bodily injury RT worker 12 1. Wear Slip resistant safety shoes 4
around the workplace surface 2. Barricade any spillage/ slippery
floor immediately and inform to
relevant discipline immediately

 Poor  Items not stored correctly can fall RT worker 12 1. All items and tools used must 4
housekeeping and cause injury to workers be stored in their correct place. All
 Fire due to items must have a storage place
combustible/flammable materials and all items must be stored in
their correct place
2. Working area should be
cleaned before commencing the
job.
 Hit against object  Head injury RT worker 5 1. Safety helmet to be worn 4
2. Survey of protruding surface
shall be carry out and adequate
barricataion to be done
 Falling object  Head injury/fatality RT worker 20 1. Safety helmet to be worn 6
2. Do not walk under the line of
fire
3. Working area shall be
barricaded and enforce strict
supervision.
4. Tool box talk before
commencing the job.

 Presence of  Fire and explosion resulting in RT worker 20 1. Enforcement no smoking rule at 6

 flammable bodily injury and fatality the site
substances/gases 2. Provision of adequate fire
fighting equipments
3. Cleaning of area before work
commence

4.Radiography of  Exposure to  III health to workers and RT worker 16 1. Ensure safety regulation before 4
permanent weld Ionizing radiation surrounding personnel due to commencement of work
jumpers radiation 2. Cordon off the area and install
radiation warning symbols
2. Use of barriers/collimator
1. 2. Use of dose rate alarming
2. 3. Use of pocket dosimeter
3. 4. Use of thermo luminescent
dosimeter
4. 5. Use of survey meter
5. 6. Ensure the recommender
distance is used while barricading
for radiation workers and non-
radiation workers
6. 7. Ensure that radiation safety
devices are pre-tested and used
accordingly
7. 8. Restrict the entry of
unauthorized person. Wear
appropriate PPE and Film badges
8. 9. Protective equipment –
coveralls, safety shoes, ear plugs,
safety spectacles, hard hats,
gloves, respirators
9. 10. Radiography source in/Out
Register should be maintained at
source pit and at site

 
 Dropped objects  Head, shoulder injury.
Fatality
 Slips and Trips  Bodily injury
 High Wind speed Possible increased cooling or
hypothermia risk, increased
dehydration risk in dry humidity
Decrease in efficiency, hindrance to
10. 11. Deployment of competent RT
technician
11. 12. Good communication with all
relevant parties
12. 13. Discuss risk assessment at
Toolbox Talk with all workers
involved
13. 14. Obtain and maintain the
necessary work permit
RT worker 12 1. Pre task dropped object survey 6
2. Personnel not to operate below
3. Area below to be demarcated (Danger
Zone)
4. Use of complete PPE i.e. hard hat, coverall,
goggles, gloves, earplugs, safety shoes,
disposable filters if operation is in
ventilated area.
RT worker 12 1. Work areas cleared of boxes 4
2. Ensure good housekeeping to keep
walkways free of slips and trips
3. Use of complete PPE i.e. hard hat, coverall,
goggles, gloves, earplugs, safety shoes,
disposable filters if operation is in
ventilated area.
RT worker 15 1. Stop work if conditions become dangerous 4
2. Wear proper footwear and clothing,
including gloves and head protection.
3. Secure loose materials at work site
 communications between team
members Danger of unsecured
equipment or material being blown
into the access zone
Difficulty communicating

4. Be wary of wind blowing rope in to
areas making retrieval difficult.
5. Tie of ropes when not in use.
6. Ensure ropes cannot be catch by moving
objects
 RISK MATRIX

SEVERITY Likelihood Severity

1 6. Highly unlikely to occur 6. Minor injury, no time of work
2 LOW 3 LOW 4 LOW 5 LOW
LOW 7. Possibility remote but has occurred 7. Injury resulting in up to three days of
2 8 10
LIKELIHOOD

4 LOW 6 LOW 8. Very infrequently work

LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM 9. Occasionally 8. Injury resulting in more than three days
3 9 12 10. Frequently and regularly of work
6 LOW 15 HIGH
LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM 9. Major disabling injury ( e.g. loss of a limb
4 8 12 or eye )
16 HIGH 20 HIGH
LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM 10.Fatality
5 10
15 HIGH 20 HIGH 25 HIGH
LOW MEDIUM

Risk value result in Table 1 Recommended action

Low May be acceptable; however, review the task to see if risk can be reduced
(1 to 6)
Medium Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the risk should be reduced further, prior to task
(8to12) commencement. Appropriate management authorization after consultation with special personnel and an assessment
High Unacceptable. The task should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk. The controls should be re assessed
(15to25) for adequacy, prior to task commencement.