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Nebosh IG2 Risk Assessment Rigging Site PDF
Nebosh IG2 Risk Assessment Rigging Site PDF
Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).
Part 1: Background
The company is working 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 6 days a week in office and working on site within the two
shifts, the morning shift start from 7am to 6pm and the night shift start from 6pm to 5am. Workers are only
required to work 11 hours per day as 1-hour break for lunch and dinner on the weekdays and site operation
is closed at the weekend.
Description of the area to be included in the The risk assessment done here includes the whole workplace and each activity involves in construction of
risk assessment piling work and diaphragm wall.
The Health & Safety Manager and Finance Director (who reports directly to the Managing Director) have
Any other relevant information directly responsibility for health and safety.
* 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.
After looking at sources of information, I visited the workers to take their views about health and safety in
workplace. They said that there was presence of high noise in the area, workers rarely using appropriate
personal protections, manual handling in the area, inappropriate movement of lifting equipment, accidents
reporting system was poor, management lacking interest in day-to-day management of safety, lack of
Outline how the risk assessment was
supervision, noncompliance of site safety rules etc.
carried out this should include:
For internal information about overall performance of company in terms of health and safety are taken from
• sources of information consulted; incident log book, risk register, hazard identification and risk assessment reports (HIRA), training records,
• who you spoke to; and maintenance records, inspection records, first aid and injury log book, records of previous performance
• how you identified: reviews etc. External sources used for information were Factories act 1934, ILO conventions and
- the hazards; recommendations etc
- what is already being done; and
- any additional controls/actions During the visit, good practices were observed which include the presence of health and safety policy, safe
that may be required. working instructions for piling work related activities, Provision of Appropriate PPE, provision of good
welfare facilities such as eating, resting, provision of trainings for emergencies such as fire, Lifting
Equipments/materials, fall from height etc, provision of appropriate first aid facility with sufficient no. of first
aiders on site etc.
When assessing the control measures, I referred to some HSE code of practice such as Safety and
health in construction-An ILO code of practice. These may be found at
https://www.ilo.org/public/libdoc/ilo/1992/92B09_71_engl.pdf
Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescalesfor
category and and how? required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
Work Rigger, Operator and other Supervisor is present for 1. Replacement of damaged ropes. 03 days Chief mechanic
equipment workers working near the rig supervision. (action no 01)
can be affected. 2. Inspection of the work equipment Monthly
Observed that
by a competent person. HSE Manager
the rope of
(action no
main Kelly bar
The breakage of ropes can 3. Routine maintenance of the rig 03 months 02,03)
of drilling rig is
drop the Kelly bar on the related equipment by contracting
damaged.
ground which can harm the company.
human working by crushing
injuries, death etc.
Load handling Operators and pedestrians FLT operators are licensed and 1. Provision of supervision for such Each shift Transport
equipment can be affected. experienced. activity. supervisor
(Action no 01,
Fork lift trucks 2. Provision of load handling training Monthly 02)
manoeuvring on The overturning of fork lift to FLT drivers. Project/Site
site with truck can happen which will safety training
unsecured result in crushing injuries to 3. Provision of lifting equipment Monthly coordinator
gallons of operator. Tipping of load on safety training to operators. (Action no 03)
diesel/hydraulic pedestrians can result in
oil with high loss of limbs. 4. Development and implementation 1 month HSE Manager
speed. of safe system of works for such (action no
activity. 04,05)
Load handling This can affect workers on Crane operator is competent. 1. Stop the activity and restart work 01 hour Transport
equipment ground level by correctly installing outriggers. supervisor
Supervision is present. (action no
A mobile crane 2. Install base plates beneath the 01 hour 01,02,03,)
used for lifting of Mobile crane may overturn outriggers.
heavy drill pipe causing drilling pipes/casing External
to rig floor area to fall on rig crew may cause 3. Pre use inspection of mobile Each shift inspectors
to joint for run in crushing injuries. The cranes by competent person. (action no 04)
process. The overturning of mobile crane
outriggers were can cause damage to limbs 4. Statutory inspections of the mobile Site safety
Work This can cause harm to No action is currently applied. 1. Replacement of the return line by 01 week Chief mechanic
equipment workers. installation of a new one. (action no
01,02)
One of mud 2. Inspection of the equipments by Monthly
return line was The flow of mud with very competent person. Site safety
observed rusty high speed can cause loss training
and minor of limbs of workers, even 3. Risk assessment of the area by Monthly coordinator
leakage. death may happen. competent person. (action no
03,04)
4. Development of a policy for 02 months
ensuring regular check and
maintenance of work equipment.
Electricity This can harm workers and No action is applied. 1. Replacement of poor connections 01 week Electrical
staff. in SCR Room. supervisor
Supply control (action no
room was 2. Restrict the movement of heavy 01 week. 01,03)
observed having Electrocution can cause lifting equipment in the electrical
many poor electrical shocks to workers lines area by signages.
connections. which may lead to death as Site STC
Moreover, well. 3. Regular inspection of the SCR 01 month (action no
cabling is on room and other electrical supplies 02,04,05)
ground which by a competent person.
may result in
damage of 4. Provision of training to all crew on 01 month
power electrical safety.
transmission
cables where 5. Provision of training to all crew as
Fire This can result in harm to Use of Fire Blanket 1. Installation of sign boards for 01 week Material man
workers. prohibiting hot works near the (action no
Observed Permit to work system storage area. 01,02,03,04)
improper
storage of Fire may happen due to Fire extinguishers 2. Installation of spill kits beneath 15 days Site STC
flammables which severe burn injuries containers of chemicals. (action no
such as petrol, can lead to death. 05,06)
diesel, Hydraulic 3. Stacking of flammables on pallets. 01 week
oil etc where hot
works were 4. Installation of fencing around 15 days
carried nearby. storage area.
Hazardous Welder and fire watcher Personal protective equipment 1. Place fumes extractor system 01 month Welder man
substances who is near the welding during welding activity. (action no 01)
area, other site workers Adequate ventilation
Contact with working near that area. 2. Avoid welding enclosed and Immediately Project
hazardous First-aid facilities (including eye confined space. Manager
substances such During welding and gas wash) are readily available. (action no.
as welding cutting activity fumes will 3. Supervisor to monitor and ensure Immediately 02,03)
fumes and Irritate to eyes, nose, throat, protective equipment is being
gases cause asthma, such worn such as safety goggles and Site STC
ascancer, irreversible. face mask or shield. (action no 04)
tissue damage,
4. Provision of training to all crew as
Electricity This can harm operators of No control is applied 1. Replacement of damaged cables 01 week chief electrician
equipment. of portable electrical equipment. (action no 01,
Observed that 02)
worker was 2. Inspection of electrical equipment 01 month
working with by a competent person. Site safety
portable This can result in electrical training
electrical shocks which may lead to 3. Provision of trainings to workers 01 month coordinator
equipment such death. and supervisors for electrical (action no 03)
as electrical drill safety as per ILO conventions C-
machines 167
having
damaged flex.
Noise Rigger, Operator, Supervisor Supervision is present. 1. Provision of high rated noise 15 days Site safety
and other workers working protection such as ear canals, ear training
Workers are near the rig machine etc. Tool Box talk is conducted on muffs for usage during work coordinator
exposed to high regular basis. (action no 01)
noise as heavy 2. Provision of training to workers for 01 month
equipment such This may result in hearing Sufficient PPE is there general safety. HSE Manager
as Drilling Rig loss of workers. (action no
BG-40 is used 3. Development and implementation 01 month 02,03,04)
for drilling of safe system of works.
makes high Material man
noise more than 4. Provision of rest breaks to workers (action no 05)
85 DBA, which to reduce exposure as per 01 month
is hazardous for development of policy.
health.
5. Development of disciplinary
procedures for mandatory use of
Slip, Trip and All staff and workers may Placed signage of trailing cable. 1. Providing special training and Weekly Site safety
Fall suffer conducting awareness program. training
Adequate lighting in workshop. coordinator
Slip Trip, and Damage to bones may occur 2. Plastic cord cover for electrical 3month (action no 01)
Fall (poor due to slips on the same Proper barricading area. trailing cable
housekeeping surface HSE Manager
Daily
obstruction, All Workers trained to maintain 3. Regular house keeping (action no
trailing cables, good housekeeping standards and 02,03,04,05)
spillage of oil on ensure stock does not place/keep
ground) into pathways 4. Ensure all workers to Wear 1month Material man
appropriate footwear. (action no 06)
Daily
5. Avoid areas where spillage has
occurred.
1month
6. Provide spill kit
Ergonomical The workers who are doing Make sure the load is stable 1. Avoid manual handling if possible. Immediately HSE Manager
Hazard this job (action no
Provided adequate training and 2. Consider mini excavator for 2 weeks 01,02,03)
Observed that Short-term and/or superficial information. digging purpose.
workers are injuries such as Site safety
doing job with small fractures, muscle training
belcha shovel strain. 3. provide frequent breaks to ensure Immediately coordinator
that cause body that muscles can rest. (action no 04)
injury by twisting Long-term injuries involve
and bending ups damage to the 4. Provision of training to workers for 2 weeks
and down many musculoskeletal system of general safety.
times. the body, including muscles,
slips and trips The workers, staff and Permit to work for excavation 1. Installation of protection through Immediately Site safety
visitors guard rails around borehole. training
Observed that Tool box talk record coordinator
workers were 2. Use Safety Harness while working 01 weeks (action no
working near Fall into the borehole/pit around the borehole 01,02,03,04,05)
open boreholes leads to worker’s death.
had depth of 3. Installation of warning signages for 01 week
30m and area awareness against hazards of fall.
was full of
muddy around 4. Risk assessment of the area by 15 days
the borehole competent person.
may lead to fall
into the 5. Development of safe system of 01 month
borehole by works.
slippage on
muddy soil.
Psychological All workers including staff Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or 1. Keep a positive attitude Daily Site safety
Hazards and contractors working on compulsive behaviours to reduce training
site stress. 2. Realistic work schedules 1 week coordinator
Stress Such as (action no
workload and Difficulty in sleeping, Eat healthy, well-balanced meals 3. Exercise regularly. Your body can Daily 01,02,03,04)
exposure to Headache, panic attack, fight stress better when it is fit.
physical hazards Raised heart rate, drink and Provided training and information
smoke more, increased and awareness of related to the 4. Good line of communication 2 weeks
Moral, general legal and financial The actions that I am prioritizing are:
arguments
1. Installation of fencing around storage area and installation of spill kits under flammables
containers (hazards category “Fire hazards”).
2. Replacement of damaged ropes of rig BG-40 (hazards category “Work equipment hazards”).
3. Installation of guard rails around the pit/Borehole and covered by mesh and remove muddy soil
around the borehole to avoid slippage (hazards category “Slips, trips and falls hazards”)
IVCC Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. has a moral duty to protect its workers life. This is morally unacceptable that
workers are harmed by any unsafe condition created by the employer. The workers go to earn livings safely
on workplace rather to get injured. The company has to protect lives of workers by all means. This is not only
its moral duty but a social responsibility as well. Not only this, the company should provide safe working
environment, safe equipment and tools to the workers as per its moral duty for its workers and others. As per
ILO conventions C-167 an employer should:
• Ensure workers are provided with appropriate working environment, work equipment, tools and
machinery.
• Ensure that workers are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment free of charge.
• Ensure the workers are provided with appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision.
• Ensure that the work routines do not put fatigue on workers
• Cost of medical treatment to workers, sick pay, cost of first aid provision, loss of production time due
to an accident, loss of finished products, repair to or replacement of damaged plant or equipment.
• Cost due to loss of productive duties, adhering to any enforcement actions served, business
contracts cancellation, penalty clauses activated due to not meeting delivery dates, loss of reputation.
• Cost related to enforcement actions, legal claims, insurance cover loss, strikes done by the workers
etc.
Installation of fencing around storage area and installation of spill kits under flammables containers (hazards
Action
category “Fire hazards”).
According to the Factories Act 1934:
Specific legal arguments
An employer shall:
• Conduct a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment to protect the workplace, workers, work
equipment from threats of fire.
• Shall make arrangements to provide means of escape in case of fire.
• Ensure that the doors for opening of fire exit are not fastened so that they are easily opened in case of
fire emergency.
• Firefighting equipment is fixed in accessible locations and is inspected in routine.
• Provide special considerations to the disabled person during an evacuation from building.
The likelihood of harm to be caused by the fire is high. This is because the flammables storage is inadequate
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
where not only hot works are done nearby but also there is not segregation of flammable chemicals
When considering the severity. I set 4 categories:
How effective the action is likely to be in The hazards of fire can be controlled well by installation of fencing around the storage area. There should be
signages installed to warn workers about fire hazards present in the flammable storage area. No hot work
controlling the risk. This should include:
should be conducted near the flammable storage area. The flammable liquids should be segregated to
prevent any further damaged in case of fire. Furthermore, spill kits should be installed under the tanks of
• the intended impact of the action;
flammables. These measures are mandatory to be applied for the control of fire hazards which will be more
• justification for the timescale that you beneficial to save losses. The time frame for this control is 15 days. The request will be first raised to the civil
indicated in your risk assessment; and works supervisor who will make budget and send to be approved by Manager Finance. Manager finance will
approve and Company man will finally approve for action. As it will not be fully controlled but could save life by
• whether you think the action will fully applying controlled measures.
control the risk.
installation of guard rails around the pit/Borehole and covered by mesh and remove muddy soil around the
Action
borehole to avoid slippage (hazards category “Slips, trips and falls hazards”)
Planned review date/period with The company reviews risk assessment after a year as per its risk mitigation policy. The next date of review of
reasoning risk assessment is 11-12-2021. However, I will also make sure that this will be reviewed before this date if
there is:
• A change in relevant legislation or other standards
• Any new equipments
• A change in working procedures brought in;
• A significant change to the number of workers
• A change in shift pattern
How the risk assessment findings will be The findings of the risk assessment will be first communicated to the project manager. This will be done by
communicated AND who you need to tell email. The HSE manager will also be communicated the findings of risk assessment by using email. Further,
the findings will be communicated to the construction manager for information. The findings will also be
communicated to Project Engineer in the form of safety meeting. Moreover, the supervisors, workers, chief
electrician, chief mechanic will be communicated about the findings by email. The findings will also be
discussed with these persons by conducting a meeting for review of safety performance during the whole
year.
How you will follow up on the risk The recommendations are needed to be followed up regularly. First of all, HSE manager is needed to the be