COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT

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REVIEW DATE Contract No

A INJURY SEVERITY B FREQUENCY of OCCURRENCE RATING

0 No injury 0 Has not occurred in last two years RISK CLASSIFICATION RISK VALUE
2 Minor laceration, wound (first aid case) 2 Occurs very seldom LOW 0---6
4 More severe injury medical attention 4 Occurs occasionally MEDIUM 6---16
8 Serious injuries, broken bones, amputation etc 8 Occurs often HIGH 16---32
10 Loss of life / fatality 10 Could / has happened CRITICAL 32---40
C POTENTIAL DAMAGE / LOSS D ENVIRONMENT ACTION REQUIRED
Supervision, training, certification, method/risk assessments, safe work
0 No damage, minimal costs R10 – 100 0 No effect LOW procedures training, toolbox talks.
Good instruction.
Spillage,
noise, water, Competent supervision, training certification, method/risk assessments, safe
2 Minor damage, small costs R100 – 1000 2 Minor effect MEDIUM work procedures training, toolbox talks.
Change method, mitigate
dust /
vapours/ Competent supervision, training certification, method/risk assessments, safe
4 Med damage, stoppage (On site repair) medium cost R1000 – 5000 4 Serious effect (Short term)
fauna and
HIGH work procedures training, toolbox talks.
Change method, mitigate.
8 More serious damage / / loss / delay < R5000 - + 8 Very serious effect (Long Term) flora Close competent supervision, training certification, method/risk assessments, Intolerable, change method,
10 Severe damage, long term stoppage, high costs 10 Catastrophic effect
CRITICAL safe work procedures, PJO’s, work permits, training, toolbox talks. transfer risk.
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RISK EVALUATION PJO

ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARD POSSIBLE RESULT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CONTROLS
A B C D R RIGHT WRONG

1 A mobile air compressor may
only be used if fitted with a
valid inspection disc
2 A trained, competent person
may only operate the
compressor
3 Visual checks must be carried
out to ensure machine is safe
to use
4 Safety chains must be fitted
across all connections with
proper clamps to prevent
‘whipping’ effect or hose
should the connection fail
5 Air compressor must be
positioned as close as
possible to area of use
6 Ensure that access roads and
employees access to site in
not obstructed when placing
hoses and compressor
7 The compressor must be
switched off when replenishing
fuel
8 Before disconnecting the
compressor, inform all
employees thereof
Unsafe machine
Lack of knowledge on safe
work procedure
Unsafe machine
If connection of hose fails, a
‘whipping’ action occurs with
danger of resulting injury
Obstruction of access route
May cause tripping of workers
Block access to vehicles
Fire or explosion
Unexpected disruption in work
Injuries to employees
Explosion
Damage to property
Employees and operator
could be injured
Possible explosion
Damage to property
Injury to workers
Injury to all workers could be
fatal
Damage to property
Damage to property
Injury to workers
Injury to employees
Damage to plant and
materials
Damage to property and
plant
Injury to employees
Unprepared employees may
cause some injury
Proper maintenance and inspections to be carried Suppliers to give site agent inspection
6 2 8 0 M out as per OHS Act certificate
Operator must be trained on the safe working Supervisor to ensure only trained
8 2 8 0 H procedures persons operate the machine
Use of proper PPE
Check exhaust system is sound, there are no leaks Supervisor to ensure this check is done
8 2 6 0 M in the fuel system; water, oil and fuel levels are prior to use of machine
satisfactory and all guards are in place
Operator to be inducted regarding need for safety Supervisor to enforce this procedure
8 2 8 0 H chain on hose connections
Supervisor to determine the correct position for the Supervisor and operator to check
6 0 6 0 M compressor access routes
Position machine so as not to obstruct any access Supervisor to ensure compliance
6 2 8 0 M means to site
Always ensure machine is switched off Supervisor to ensure compliance
8 2 8 0 H
Keep good communication between operator and Operator to inform workers
8 2 6 0 M workers
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RISK EVALUATION PJO

ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARD POSSIBLE RESULT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CONTROLS
A B C D R RIGHT WRONG

9 Do not discharge air against
the body with air hose
10 After use the compressor must
be moved to a place where it
will not be an obstruction to
workers on site
11 Keep the machine and hoses
clean and in good condition at
all times
Torn clothes May cause injury Do not allow horseplay with compressed air Operator and supervisor to control
Unexpected horseplay to Air entering the bloodstream 8 2 8 0 H
another employee may be fatal
Machine may get damaged Damage to machine Ensure correct inspections and cleaning of machine Operator and supervisor to control
Cause injury to workers by Injury to employees 6 0 6 0 M parts
not operating properly
Machine parts may be Damage to machine Ensure correct inspections and cleaning of machine Operator and supervisor to control
damaged or cause injury to Injury to employees 6 2 8 0 M parts
workers by not operating
correctly