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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS (HIRA)

HIRA CONTENTS LIST

SL. NO. ACITIVITY PAGE NO.

MECHANICAL WORKS

ACTIVITY – 01 SHIFTING OF MATERIAL BY THE USE OF TRAILOR ,TROLLY

ACTIVITY – 02 UNLOADING OF MATERIAL

ACTIVITY- 03 MAKING OF ELECTRICAL PANNEL

ACTIVITY- 04 MAKING OF TEMPORARRY SCAFFOLDING

ACTIVITY – 05 ERECTION OF MATERIAL

ACTIVITY – 06 GAS CUTTING

GENERAL

ACTIVITY – 07 WORK AT HEIGHT ELIVATIONS

ACTIVITY – 08 GAS WELDING

ACTIVITY – 09 ARC WELDING

ACTIVITY – 10 WORKING UNDER CRANE / LIFTING EQUIPMENT.

ACTIVITY- 11 LOADING / UNLOADING ON TRUCK / TRAILER.

ACTIVITY - 12 HANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS

ACTIVITY - 13 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS AT WORK PLACE.

ACTIVITY - 14 FIRE PREVENTION

ACTIVITY - 15 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT – DEVELOPMENT OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES

S. ACTIVITY HAZARD CONSEQUENCE PROBABILITY SEVIRIT RISK RISK CONTROL MEASURES

No. FACTOR Y LEVEL RATING
ACTIVITY – 1 SHIFTING OF MATERIAL BY THE USE OF TRAILOR TROLLY

1 Shifting 1. Toppling of trailer and 1. Fatal accident. 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Proper stacking of material.
material with material. . 2. Fire/Explosion. 2. Proper packing in material..
the help of 3. Material/property 3. Proper stoppers are provide.
trailer. damage. 4. properly tie the material with the help of secure chain
4. Serious injury. and ropes.
5. Periodical maintenance of vehicle.
6. All indicators are in working condition.
7. The operator have valued driving license.
8. Proper signal man displayed.
9. Proper leveled roads and adequate space.
10. Check the over head clearance like live lines.
11. Ensure the pressure in tires is sufficient.
12. Availability of signal man
13. Proper sleepers are to be providing between two
materials.

ACTIVITY – 2: UNLOADING OF MATERIAL

1 Unloading of 1. Toppling of crane.. 1. Fatal accident. 3 5 HIGH 3 1. Ensure the all work involved the activity is wearing all
material with 2. Failure of crane. 2. Serious injury. PPEs.
the help of 3. Failure of lifting tools and 3. Hit injury. 2. Very well leveled and compacted soil condition.
crane/hydra tackles. 4. Struck between 3. Valued third party certificates available. .
etc… 4. Improper handling. materials. 4. Check the area before placement of crane..
5. Non use of PPE. 5. Cut injury. 5. Inspection and corrective action to follow correct
. handling procedures.
6. Proper guide rope provided for avoids unwanted
swinging of material.
7. Ensure that the lifting tools which are using in lifting
process is in good condition and capable to hold the
load.
8. Lifting tools have a valued test certificates.
9. All persons involving the activity are competence and
medically fit for job.
10. Ensure that proper sleepers are provided in the
beneath of material.
11. Proper packing to be provided.
12. The operator had a valued license.
13. Ensure the SWL is clearly marked in lifting tools.
14. Degree of sling should be maintained 35 to 60
15. Proper sleepers are to be provide the beneath of the
material before lowering the material.
16. Check the tools clearly for any type of damage.
17. Proper packing to be provided between sling and
material.
18. Ensure that there is an material handling permit is
displayed.
ACTIVITY-03MAKING OF ELECTRICAL PANNEL

1 Making & 1. Cut injury & scratch injury due 1 .Cut and scratch injury. 3 4 medium 3 1. Wear proper PPEs while working time.
connection of to sharp. 2. Burn 2. Take electrical permit before connection.
electrical pannel 2. Electrical shock. 3. Serious injury 3. Maintain LOTO system.
3. Burn 4. Provide proper double earthing.
5. Maintain colour code of power supply.
6. Ensure that all supplies are routed through ELCB or RCCB.
7. Only competated person are engage electrical activity.
8. Never make short cuts.
9. Use only industrial dust proof boards and sockets.
10. Provide proper earthing and earth pits.
11. Maintain ELCB & RCCB are 30MA only.
12. Ensure all connections are taken with help of proper
industrial plug top through.

ACTIVITY-4 MAKING OF TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING

1 Making of 1.Collapse of scaffold 1. Serious injury to persons. 3 5 HEIGH 3 1 .Sound material to be use to build scaffold.
temporary 2. Falling of men and materials 2. Fatal. 2. The area should be properly leveled and well compacted.
scaffolding and from height. 3. Properly damage.\ 3. Proper base plate and sole plate to be provide.
working 3. Failure of couplers. 4. Cut injury & scratch injuries. 4. Maintain the distance of posts depends upon load.
platforms. 4. Failure of scaffold due to over 5. 5. Check the couplers and pipes any kind of damages before
load. erection of scaffold.
6. Provide proper cross bracings.
7. Ensure that the tag system is displaying..
8. The working platforms to build with sound materials.
9. The platforms to be adequate strength and dimensions
(600mm width ) .
10.Proper access like ladder landing platforms etc.. are to
provide.
11. Maintain the proper degree of ladder and the ladder should
be project over 1mtr the landing area.
12 . The platforms should have proper railing s like top rail mid
rail and toe guards.

13. Only trained and experience workers engage the activity.

14. All work force should wear all type of PPEs .
15 Safety harness should wear and properly hook up in height
elevation works.

ACTIVITY- 5 EERECTION

1 Erection of 1. Failure of crane
material 2. Improper handling.
with the 3. Failure of lifting tools.
help of 4. Toppling of crane
crane, 5. Fall of material & man from
hydra height.
Chain
block…..
ACTIVITY- 06GAS CUTTING
1 Gas welding / 1. Welding radiates invisible
cutting / ultraviolet and infrared rays.
heating. 2. Improper placement of
oxygen and acetylene cylinders.
3. Leakage /cuts in hoses.
4. Opening - up of cylinder.
5. Welding of tanks, container
or pipes storing flammable
liquids.
ACTIVITY- 07WORK AT HEIGHT ELIVATIONS
1 Working at 1. Person can fall down.
elevated 2. Material can fall down
places.
ACTIVITY - 08GAS WELDING
1 Gas welding / 1. Welding radiates invisible
cutting / ultraviolet and infrared rays.
heating. 2. Improper placement of
oxygen and acetylene
cylinders.
3. Leakage /cuts in hoses.
4. Opening - up of cylinder.
5. Welding of tanks, container
or pipes storing flammable
liquids.
ACTIVITY - : 09 ARC WELDING
1. Fatal.
2. Property damages.
3. Serious injury.
4. Cut injury
5. Electrocution
1. Radiation can damage
eyes and skin.
2. Explosion may occur.
3. May cause fire.
4. Cylinder may burst.
1. May sustain sever injuries
or prove
fatal.
2. May hit the scrap/ material
stacked
at the ground or in between.
3. May hit the workers
working at
lower levels and prove fatal.
1. Radiation can damage
eyes and
skin.
2. Explosion may occur.
3. May cause fire.
4. Cylinder may burst.
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4 5 HEIGH 3 1. Replacing defective / damaged tools.
2. Use tools only with protective handles.
3. Training & instruction to use right tool for the right
job.
4. Keep tools only in toolboxes.
5. Use proper tested tools and tackles.
6. Provide proper packing in slings to avoid direct
contact with material.
7. Check for any obstructions in lifting area.
8. Ensure that no over head obstructions like live
cables.
9. Ensure that all work force involved in job is wearing
all type of PPEs
10. Proper access & egress are provided.
11. Area is properly barricaded.
13. Proper ladder is provided to reach the height.
14. Ensure that the tools which are using in height is
properly tied to never fell down.
15. Ensure that no falling material is keeping in height
elevations.
16. Proper life line arrangements are done.
17. All tools have its safety appliance.
18. Provide guide ropes for avoid unwanted swing of
material.
19 . Tools which are using erection activity is done third
party inspection and a valid test certificates
2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use specified shielding devices and other PPE of
correct specifications.
2. Avoid throated tungsten electrodes for GTAW.
3. Move out any leaking cylinder.
4. Keep trolley for transportation of cylinders and
chain them .
5. Use flashback arrestors.
6. Purge regulators immediately and then turn off.
7. Never use grease or oil on oxygen line connections
and copper fittings on acetylene lines.
8. Inspect regularly gas carrying hoses.
9. Always use red hose for acetylene and other fuel
gases and blue for oxygen.
10. Always stand back from regulator while opening
the cylinder.
11. Turn valve slowly to avoid bursting.
12. Cover the lug terminals to prevent short circuiting .
13. Empty & purge them before welding.
14. Never attach the ground cable to tanks, container
or pipe storing flammable liquids.
15. Never use LPG for gas cutting.
2 5 HIGH 4 1. Provide guard rails/ barricade at the work place.
2. Use PPE like full body harness, life line, helmets,
safety shoes, etc.
3. Obtain the permit before starting the work at height
above 3m.
4. Fall arrest and safety nets, etc, must be installed.
5. Provide adequate working space (min.0.6m).
6. Tie / weld working platform with fixed support .
7. Use roof top walk ladder while working on a
slopping roofs.
8. Avoid movement on beams.
9. Keep the work place neat and clean.
10. Remove the scrap immediately.
11. Do not throw or drop materials or equipment from
height. i.e. do not bomb materials.
12. All tools to be carried in a tool- kit Bag or on
working uniform.
13. Remove scrap from the planks.
14. Ensure wearing of helmet by the workers working
at lower levels.
2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use specified shielding devices and other PPE of
correct specifications.
2. Avoid thoriated tungsten electrodes for GTAW.
3. Move out any leaking cylinder.
4. Keep trolley for transportation of cylinders and
chain them .
5. Use flashback arrestors.
6. Purge regulators immediately and then turn off.
7. Never use grease or oil on oxygen line connections
and copper fittings on acetylene lines.
8. Inspect regularly gas carrying hoses.
9. Always use red hose for acetylene and other fuel
gases and blue for oxygen.
10. Always stand back from regulator while opening
the cylinder.
11. Turn valve slowly to avoid bursting.
12. Cover the lug terminals to prevent short circuiting .
13. Empty & purge them before welding.
14. Never attach the ground cable to tanks, container
or pipe storing flammable liquids.
15. Never use LPG for gas cutting.
16. Keep the cylinder in vertical position.
17. Keep wet gunny bags over the cylinder.
18. Keep fire extinguishers near the hot work area.
19. Ensure that there is an hot work permit
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1 Arc welding 1. Radiation harmful to naked
eyes.
2. Splinters / slag.
3.Toxic flames.
4. Dislocation / fall of job
piece
due to faulty clamping.
5. Loose connections / Loss
of
insulation.
6. Flammable gases.
7. Poor ventilation
1. Welder's cataract. 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use welding shield / goggles.
2. Burn injury. 2. Fireproof apron / gloves / screen.
3. Lung ailments 3. Ventilation (local or exhaust if possible)
4. Dermatitis. 4. Full-sleeved coverall and gloves.
5. Hit injury / crush injury. 5. Proper clamping system / material handling
6. Electric shock. techniques.
7. Fire / explosion. 6. Use shock proof boots and hand gloves.
8. Asphyxiation. 7. Provide earthing to the plant.
8. Periodical gas testing.
9. Keep fire extinguisher (DCP/CO2) standby.
10. Adequate ventilation.
11. Training & instructions.
12. Use fire blankets.
13. Check the area for any type of combustible materials.
14. No loose connections in welding machines.
15. Ensure that cables are to connected through cable
lugs
16. Not carry the welding work when the surface is wet.
17. Ensure that double body earthing to be provided in
welding machine.
18. The welding machine are to be connected through
ELCB or RCCB.
18. The cables are to route properly over head manner.
19. Ensure that proper job earthing to be done through
cables and properly tied.

ACTIVITY - :10 WORKING UNDER CRANE / LIFTING EQUIPMENT.

1 Working 1. Working without PPE. 1. Fatality / injury due to fall 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use required PPE.
under Hydra 2. Failure of slings. of loads. 2. Use only certified slings as per colour coding.
crane / lifting 3. Improper handling. 2. Material damage. 3. No person to stand under lifted load.
equipment 4. Overloading. 4. Follow safe lifting procedures.
Chain block 5. Defective equipment. 5. Only approved equipment to be used.
6. Lack of awareness. 6. Ensure proper servicing.
7. Training to operator and providing banks man /
rigger for assistance.

ACTIVITY – 11 LOADING / UNLOADING ON TRUCK / TRAILER.

1 Loading and 1. Loaded material due to fall. 1. Accident / injury 1 5 HIGH 4 1. Follow lifting procedure.
unloading of 2. Defective equipment. 2. Damage of 2. Use correct equipment & lifting tackles.
materials on 3. Overloading materials. 3. Supervision by competent persons.
trucks / trailers. 3. Damage to 4. Provide trained banks men/rigger.
equipment. 5. Do not jump out from vehicle till clearance is
obtained.
6. Proper supervision.
7. Refer to load chart.
8. Use platform ladder for safe access.
9. Never deactivate or deaneries over riding devices
on lifting equipment.

2 Loading near 1. Live facilities / OH lines etc. 1. Fire 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Keep Safe distance from Live facilities.
live facilities 2. Electric shock.
3. Injury.
4. Property Damage

ACTIVITY - 12 HANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS

1 Transporting 1. Cylinders kept horizontal. 1. Fire and explosion by 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Keep charged cylinder only.
gas cylinders: 2. Cylinder kept untied leakage and 2. Keep vertically and tie with chain to a fixed
* Oxygen /unlocked in welding truck property damage. structure.
* Acetylene. /mobile welding unit. 2. Gas leakage due to valve 3. Keep in specially fabricated cage to prevent fall.
* Argon. 3. Valve leakage. damage. 4. Keep valve cap in position during transportation.
* Nitrogen. 3. Human injury by fall of 5. Different types of gas cylinders not to be loaded in
* LPG. cylinder. the same vehicle at a time.
4. Damage to cylinder/valve. 6. Only authorized vehicle and specially trained driver
5. Leakage of gas. shall be engaged in gas cylinder transportation.
7. Do not use leaking cylinder.
8. Keep cylinder tied up/chained & locked
independently on truck to prevent falling of one
cylinder while loading/unloading the other.

ACTIVITY - 13 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS AT WORK PLACE.

1 Moving in the 1. Timbering blocks, wooden
work area. planks, steel rod bits.
2. Pipe pieces.
3. Protruding bolts on
concrete
foundations of pipe supports.
4. Paint tins, polythene
papers,
electric cable/wire insulations,
steel wire insulations, steel
wire
cuttings, tools & tool boxes.
5. Overhead projection of
pipes.
1. Bodily injury due to fall of
persons,
fall of heavy objects, tools etc.
2. Hitting on overhead
projections.
3 4 MODERAT 3 1. Remove all timber blocks, planks, pipe pieces etc
E immediately after use to the designated place.
2. Do not keep objects / tools etc at heights without
safe containment against fall.
3. Provide barricading with warning tags.
4. Provide plastic/soft material cap to projecting pipes
and warning tags to caution the workers.
5. Maintain good house keeping by frequent
appraisals, supervision, inspection, audit and follow
up.

ACTIVITY - 14 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

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1 Fire 1. Small fires can become big 1. Cause burn injuries and 3 4 HIGH 4 1. In case a fire breaks out, press fire alarm system
prevention ones and may spread to the may prove and shout "Fire, Fire".
and protection surroundings areas. fatal. 2. Keep buckets full of sand and water / fire
2. Improper selection of Fire 2. Complete extinguishment extinguishers in all hazardous locations.
extinguishers. of fire 3. Confine smoking to 'Smoking Zones' only.
3. Short circuiting of may not be possible. 4. Train people for using specific type of fire
electrical 3. Can cause electrocution equipments under different classes of fire.
system. 5. Maintain good housekeeping and first -aid boxes.
7. Don't obstruct access to fire extinguishers.

ACTIVITY-15 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

1 Emergency 1) Non availability of the vehicle. 1) Ambulance must be available in close proximity.
preparedness 2) Absence of the Rescue person. 2) One dedicated person always present in this job.
3) First Aid not available. 3) First aid box facilities available at work spot.
4) Access blocked by material. 4) Ensure passage way always free from any obstruct.
5. Fire hazard 5. Keep fire fighting equipments near to the work please