Unit IG2: Risk assessment

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Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background

You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.

Topic Comments
Name of organisation* Chandy’s homes
Site location* Ernakulam
Number of workers 145
Chandy’s homes, founded in 2003 by construction and business entrepreneurs, has quickly risen
to become one of Cochin's major builders. They are well-known for their quick and high-quality
construction. In Cochin's best locations, Chandy’s homes has built 129 apartment projects in
various stages of completion, including two luxury apartment complexes in Aluva and
Tripunithura. One of their primary advantages is that they carefully pick and plan their projects in a
timely manner, and they also have the capacity to comprehend consumer requirements.

General description of the organisation

The company is open Monday through Saturday and one day off in a week. Workers are only
obliged to labour between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The National and Festival Holidays
Act is in effect.

The most significant technique of construction is the order of work to be followed in the
construction of a building. Paper work, layout marking, excavation, foundation work,column
casting, wall building, lintel, roofing, plastering work, door and window installation, electrical and

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 plumbing installation, tile laying, painting, and other miscellaneous work are the key construction
sequences. Surveying equipment, earth excavators, dozers, vibratory rollers, tunnelling
equipment, lifting equipment, concrete mixers, concrete pumps, concrete vibrators, and other
construction equipment are used on the job site.

The total number of workers working in the organisation is 145 including project manager, safety
officers, site manager, site supervisor, electrical engineers, painters and other general labourers
etc.
Description of the area to be included in the The risk assessment will cover the entire site which includes scaffold tower, heavy
risk assessment equipment’s, storage yards, office buildings and the work site.
Safety officer and HSE manager are the responsible persons for the health and safety of the
Any other relevant information
management in the construction site
* 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.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have completed your risk assessment.
I used the IG2 textbook as well as the HSE's website
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg150.pdf, which was quite helpful in gathering information
regarding health and safety. The ILO website
Outline how the risk assessment was
carried out this should include: https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/lang--eng/index.htm also provided in
● sources of information consulted; formation for the project Then I went to https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/organisation/drugs.htm to
● who you spoke to; and learn about the law that prohibits drinking, smoking, and the use of any other drugs in the
● how you identified: workplace.
- the hazards;
- what is already being done; and I went to the construction site and visually inspected the various construction activities from
- any additional controls/actions various sections, noting several potentially hazardous behaviours. In addition, I suggested
that may be required. additional controls for those operations. Many pieces of equipment were in bad condition and not
regularly examined or maintained, according to a field inspection and discussions with labourers,
builders, and foremen. Employees are unaware of the need of maintaining a healthy water

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 balance in the body, and they lack the basic understanding of how to use fire extinguishers and
provide emergency first aid.

I gathered data on past risk assessments performed on site and accident records, as well as
checking the first aid registration, sickness register, audit reports, and accident reports for the
preceding year of the company. Various other sources of information, such as safety websites,
journals, and RRC and RMS instruction books, offer additional control procedures.

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 Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name:
Date of assessment:
Scope of risk assessment:

Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
1. Hazardous
substances

Inhaling Those who have had Reduce the number of individuals 1. Purchasing Respiratory protection 1) 1 month Purchase manager
construction-site intimate contact with who must be present in the work equipment (RPE) such as half (1, 4, 6, 7)
cement dust, silica cement dust particles area. Dust is being screened off to masks 2) 2 months
dust Cement mixer such as loading and prevent it from spreading. Project manager
dust, solvents unloading workers, 3) 2 weeks (2)
2. Install local exhaust ventilation.
such as paints, supervisors. To remove dusty air from the
thinners, and workplace,general mechanical 4) 1 month Site supervisor
3. For construction operations where
resins, as well as ventilation is used. (3, 5, 8)
Excessive cement that it is practicable, use water
hazardous 5) 1 week
contains silica particles, suppression or on-tool extraction.
microorganisms particles at a construction Using premixed concrete / mortar,
such as fungi, 6) 3 weeks
site can irritate the eyes, workers avoid exposure to 4. Purchase gloves, waterproof
bacteria, and throats, nose, and cement powder. Using work trousers for workers and 7) 1 month
viruses. respiratory system as a methods such as longer-handled supervisors.
whole. can cause cancer. tools to increase the distance
8) 2 weeks
between the worker and the 5. Ensure that controls such as work
substance. During breaks and procedures,
after work, workers were personal protective

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and
and hazard how?
Thickening/cracking of
the skin can potentially
cause infection.
Solvents can create both
short-term ill-health
effects and longer-term.
Workers are susceptible
to a wide range of
disease-causing
microbes,including
bacteria, viruses, and
fungus. They can be
spread through the air,
through hand-to-mouth
contact, or through the
skin, and can cause a
variety of health issues
2. Work at height
Falling from Workers who are working
scaffold, people on the scaffolding,
supervisors, painter,
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What are you already doing?
required?
encouraged to wash their
exposed skin.
For individuals working in large
concrete pours, wellington boots
are provided. Using products
that don't contain any or very
little organic solvents.
First-aid supplies are
well-stocked, well-maintained,
and easily available at all times.
Ensured that everyone who works
at a height is adequately trained.
What further controls/actions are Timescales for
further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
equipment, and welfare are
effective and that workers are
using them.
6. Purchase sprays that contain a
significant amount of solvent.
More vapour is released into the
air as a result of this method than
when using a brush or roller.
7. Where appropriate, purchase
and use personal/mounted
carbon monoxide/oxygen
detectors.
8. Safe rodent disposal and
adequate cleaning, sanitization,
and disinfection of rat-infested
spaces are critical to limiting
exposure to viruses, bacteria,
fungus, and other pathogens.
1. Replace the old scaffolding 1)2 months Project manager
materials into new scaffolding (1)
materials with planking. 2) 1 month Safety officer
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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
and objects falling engineers, security staff Checked to see if The (2, 4, 5, 7)
from scaffold and people are working equipment is appropriate and 2. Apply toe boards to prevent 3) 3 weeks
near to scaffolding. reliable. material falling from height. Purchase manager
4) 1 week (3)
Working on a scaffold The ground level is checked 3. Purchase safety nets for
without adequate where the scaffold will be individuals operating at heights. 5) 1 month Site supervisor
Fall protection might lead installed. (6)
to serious 6) 1 month
4. Implement a scaffold labelling
consequences. Workers HSE manager
system and inspections on a
may fall from the scaffold, 7) 1 month (8)
weekly basis.
resulting in serious
accidents such as 8) 3 weeks
5. Allow a third-party authority to
fractures, spinal
inspect the scaffolding.
injuries, and
bone breaking, worsening
6. Provide walky-talky to the
the problem.
workers..

7. Set up a proper GUARD RAILS

system to protect the operating
area and the surrounding area.

8. Scaffolders should receive

training on how to use
scaffold safely

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and
and hazard how?
3. Manual
handling
Lifting of Workers who work in the
concrete, cement loading and unloading
packs, shuttering department, general
material, steel labourers. in the
bars - loading and construction site.
unloading.
At work, activities such as
loading and unloading,
pushing and pulling, and
other associated motions
are unavoidable. Incorrect
manual handling, on the
other hand, might result in
catastrophic injuries such
as:Back injury (a
prolapsed disc), tendons
and ligaments damage,
WRULDs, hernias, and
muscle injuries Cuts,
burns, dislocations, and
fractured bones are all
common injuries
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
For loading and unloading tasks, 1. Purchase one more electrical 1) 2 months Purchase manager
more employees are hired. As a forklift for material shifting. (1)
result, they might lower the 2) 2 months
amount of weight they wish to lift Site supervisor
2. Provide trolly for shifting
individually. 3) 2 months (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)
cement packs, concrete bricks
etc.
4) 3 weeks HSE manager
Workers are provided
(4)
adequate break intervals and 3. Install a lift for transporting big
5) 2 weeks
enough water to drink. items for height work.
6) 1 week
Workers who operate with heavy 4. To avoid injuries, provide training
equipment in the early are sessions based on proper lifting 7) 1 week
assigned lesser assignments for techniques.
the remainder of the day.
8) 2 weeks
5. Post warning sign boards with
For loading and unloading safe lifting procedures.
employees, leather gloves are
provided on site.
6. Make sure the site has
adequate illumination.
7. Limit the maximum load that
workers can lift by manual
handling is 15 kg
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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)

8. Arrange the workplace to allow

more space for lifting works.

4. Noise

Concrete breakers, All workers,Plant Providing ear protection for 1. Implement a policy of eliminating 1)2 months Project manager
drilling machines, operators, supervisors, workers and those who work near high noise producing (1, 5)
grinders, and visitors and public near loud tools and machines. machineries. 2) 1 month
other machines the site. Purchase manager
make a lot of noise. Ear muffs worn by workers and 2. Purchase sound absorbing 3) 1 month (2, 4)
Long-term or excessive supervisors are updated on a materials for all the noise
noise exposure has been regular basis. producing machineries 4) 1 month Site supervisor
linked to a variety of (3, 7 8)
health issues, including 5) 2 weeks
Other workers who are not 3. Attach silencers for loud noise
stress, poor attention, Safety officer
directly exposed to noise are equipment.
and lost productivity at 6) 2 weeks (6)
protected by partitions and
work. barriers. 4. Purchase earplugs and 7) 1 week
personal protective equipment
Noise induced hearing (PPE). 8) 3 weeks
loss (NIHL) and tinnitus Noise surveys are carried out
are caused by high every six months. 5. Assign skilled people to
frequency noise over 80 correctly operate machinery and
decibels. tools.

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 Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
6. Every two months, health
surveillance and audiometric
testing are required

7. Provide work rotation and interval

of 10 minutes for 2-hour job

8. For the relevant works with a high

level of exposure, double ear
protection should be
recommended.

5. Vibration

Vibration of drilling Workers who use a Workers are given training on the 1. Avoid using equipment that is 1) 2 months Project manager
machine, grinding drilling machine and a dangers of working with vibrating either very old or has a high (1, 5)
machine, and cutting generator machinery such as drilling potential of creating excessive 2) 2 months
concrete breaker machine on a building site machines, grinding machines, and vibration. Purchase manager
on a regular basis. so on. 3) 1 week (2, 4)
2. Purchase and use of low vibration
When these machines The number of hours a worker producing equipment. 4) 1 month Site supervisor
are used on a regular can utilise a vibrating machine (3, 8)
basis, the weight of during the workday is limited. 5) 1 week
3. Workers who drill concrete should
holding the machine for Allowing staff to step away from Safety officer
wear heavy-duty leather or rubber
an extended period of the source of vibration for 10 to 15 6) 2 weeks (6, 7)
gloves.
time can cause muscular minutes per hour.
weakness, joint injury, 7) 2 weeks

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and
and hazard how?
vibration to the fingers
can cause
decreased blood
circulation in the fingers,
and hand arm vibration
can cause carpal tunnel
syndrome.
6.Load
handling
equipment
Collapse of Forklift Forklift operator,
Trucks, Forklift supervisors, workers and
striking pedestrians. visitors.
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required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
Wearing vibration-resistant 4. Wrist cuffs and armlets are
gloves and equipment. available for purchaseto ensure 8) 1 week
optimal protection.
5. Make certain that the daily
vibration limit is not exceeded.
6. Implement a policy of providing
proper maintenance to the
vibration producing equipment.
7. Implement policy of conducting
health surveillance on hand arm
vibration.
8. Workers who perform
vibration-related labour should
have their jobs rotated.
A floor marking system was 1. Lifting equipment should be 1) 1 week Site supervisor
implemented. visibly marked with safe working (1, 2, 3, 6, 7)
load. 2) 1 week
Safety officer
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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
Fall of the load from Drivers of forklifts received proper 2. To avoid an accident, make sure 3) 1 week (4, 5)
forklift. High speeds, heavily training and instructions. the loads are stable and secure.
stackedloads, truck 4) 1 week HR manager
overturns, and pedestrian The forklift operator is outfitted 3. Ensure that the work area has (8)
strikes can all contribute with a communication system. adequate lighting. 5) 2 weeks
to a forklift accident,
which can result in 6) 2 days
4. Weekly inspections of the
serious injuries and even equipment are required.
death. 7) 1 month
(Inspect tyre pressure and fluid
level)
8) 1 month
.
5. Ensure that the crane has in-date
certification from external audits.

6. Ensure that the work

environment is kept clean.

7. Workers and forklift paths should

be separated.

8. A banks man should be assigned

to assist the forklift operator and
guide the vehicle.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and
and hazard how?
7. Slip and trip
The paths were workers working in the
impeded by oil construction site,
spills, trailing supervisors, engineers
cables, and tile and other visitors.
boxes.
Slips and trips are
caused by a loss of
traction between
the shoe and the walking
surface in general and
due to oil and water
spillages. Slips and trips
can result in broken
bones, muscle strain, and
cut injuries, as well as
bruises.
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required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
Sunlight is the only source of light. 1. Proper lighting conditions should 1)2 weeks Site supervisor
be provided to avoid slip and (1, 4, 6, 7,8)
First aid kit provided for the trip. 2) 2 weeks
emergency situation. Electrical engineers
2. Electrical cables and cords 3) 3 weeks (2)
Housekeeping has been provided should be properly managed.
in some of the construction areas. 4) 1 week Purchase manager
3. Purchase and use of (3)
anti-slippery mats and slip 5) 1 month
resistant roots. HR manager
6) 1 week (5)
4. Sign boards indicate that wet
floor area and tile working area 7) 3 weeks
should be placed.
8) 2 weeks
5. Hire more housekeeping
workers.
6. Proper supervision should be
provided for identifying the
slippery and wet floor areas.
7. Install PVC strip curtains to
resist the water from machines.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed and
and hazard how?
8. Electricity
Short circuits and Workers, electrical
broken insulation, engineers,safety officers,
as well as supervisors and visitors.
inappropriate
grounding, can High-voltage electric lines
cause electric shock can break or become
while using power entangled with other
tools equipment, resulting in
bodily injury, which can be
fatal, as well as property
damage.
Improper
Grounding causes power
leaks and electric shock
in workers. Electric shock
can induce cardiac arrest,
severe or minor injuries,
and even death
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required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
8. To prevent the fall of people
install barricades near the
uneven surfaces such as broken
tiles.
An electric hazard warning sign 1. Install Residual circuit breaker 1)1 month Electrical engineer
has already been erected near (RCD) (1, 2, 6, 7, 8)
the construction location. 2) 2 weeks
2. Set up a proper earthing system Site supervisor
Before doing any repairs, make in the construction site. 3) 1 week (3, 5)
sure the main switch is turned off.
4) 1 month Safety officer
3. Near the work area, fire
It was made sure that all cables (4)
extinguishers should be
were double-insulated. 5) 2 weeks
installed.
6) 1 week
Repairs and maintenance are 4. Defective tools and equipment
carried out on a regular basis. have been identified and must be 7) 3 weeks
removed for repairs.
8) 1 week
5. Ensure that all staff are educated
to use electric equipment and are
aware of the dangers associated
with it.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
6. Create a policy that requires all
cables to be connected to the
channel on a regular basis.

7. Make certain that all electric

power tools have a dead man
switch installed.

8. Circuits that are exposed must be

protected
9. Lone working

At night, security Security guard, confined Workers were given sufficient 1. Install CCTV cameras in the 1) 1 month Site supervisor
guards and in space workers working in training so that they could handle workplace. (1, 3, 6)
confined space night shift. emergency circumstances on 2) 2 weeks
workers work their own. 2. Purchase an emergency Purchase manager
alone. There is no one to help alarm system and install it. 3) 1 day (2, 5)
them if they suffer a The policy of lone working has
sudden injury or have a been implemented 3. Ensure that all the entrances are 4) 1 month Safety officer
high chance of having properly locked. (4, 7, 8)
breathing shortness due Have the competent security 5) 1 month
insufficient oxygen in the 4. Conduct a one-on-one risk
confined space or health assessment to assure risk 6) 2 weeks
problem, and there is also management.
a risk of workplace 7) 1 week
violence from outsiders. 5. Purchase walkie talkies for
emergency communication. 8) 2 weeks

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)

6. Providing them with the first-aid

supplies they require.

7. Make emergency safety

equipment available.

8. Make sure you have a good

emergency response plan in
place.

10.Work
related
violence

Workplace violence All the workers including Violence in the workplace is 1. Install surveillance cameras to 1)1 month Site supervisor
is a result of project manager, site unacceptably dangerous and provide constant monitoring. (1, 2, 7, 8)
financial handling, manager, site engineer, must be punished. 2) 2 weeks
work pressure, site supervisors and other Purchase manager
2. To minimise superfluous
cultural differences, general workers etc. 3) 1 month (3)
Workplace drug/alcohol use is debates, create precise and
and depression. strictly prohibited. sharp temporal shifts.
4) 1 month HR manager
All workers with work shift
(4, 6)
concerns, extreme work Separate intervals were 3. Purchase a breath analyser to
5) 2 weeks
pressure or stress, provided to reduce worker ensure that employees do not
HSE manager
drinking alcohol on the conflict. consume alcoholic beverages.
6) 1 month (5)
job, making currency
transactions such as

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
moneyrendering at 4. Appoint trained security 7) 1 week
different times on the job, guards to mediate workplace
and those with disputes and clashes. 8) 1 week
interpersonal disorders
are all at risk of being 5. Provide training on how to deal
violent. It may result in with pressure and stress at work.
accidents, legal troubles,
and property damage, 6. Hire a counsellor
among other things.
7. Install complaint boxes in the
workplace.

8. Encourage the reporting policy in

the workplace.

11. Work
equipment.

Machineries such Supervisors, machine Maintenance works are done by 1. Install fixed guarding systems for 1) 1 month Safety officer
as filtering operators, safety officers, competent workers. machines. (1, 3, 5, 8)
machines, engineers. 2) 1 week
compressor, All power is isolated while 2. Maintenance must be conducted Site supervisor
generator, motors While working with the maintenance. in the presence of the 3) 2 weeks (2, 4, 6)
and exposed belts sand sand filter machines supervisor.
and sharp edges. that are unguarded, if PPE provide such as boots, 4) 3 weeks HSE manager
Maintenance work direct contact with the safety armour jackets and 3. Implement a policy of providing (7)
body can cause broken helmets. periodic maintenance. 5) 1 month

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and
and hazard how?
can cause cuts and bones, entanglement ,
burns. fractures and severe
injuries and can be fatal
at times. For maintenance
purpose workers have to
work with machines that
can cause cuts and
burns.
What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
4. Emergency stop switches should 6) 2 weeks
be installed.
7) 3 weeks
5. Implement a policy of permit to
work system before 8) 2 weeks
maintenance work.
6. The operation machinery has to
be made more authentic.

7. Provide proper training on

equipment handling.

8. Implement a policy of
conducting periodic risk
assessment.

12. Confined space

Limited access to Who enters the manhole: Testing and monitoring of 1. Make sure there's enough 1) 1 week Safety officer
manholes, tanks, workers, supervisors, site confined places should be done ventilation in a confined place. (1, 4, 6)
and trenches with engineers, and so on. on a regular basis. 2) 3 weeks
low light and 2. Purchase breathing protection for Purchase manager
oxygen levels Toxic gas is present The equipment in the confined workers who will be working in a 3) 3 weeks (2, 3)
inside the manhole. Toxic space was thoroughly confined space.
gases induce examined. 4) 5 days HR manager

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
unconsciousness, loss of 3. Purchasing gas monitoring (5)
breath, and even death. Workers who enter confined instruments to assess the oxygen 5) 1 month
spaces are given Entry level in a restricted space before Site supervisor
permits. entering. 6) 1 month (7)

4. Before each entry, review the risk 7) 2 weeks HSE manager

assessment on a regular basis. (8)
8) 3 weeks
5. Appoint a whole watcher.

6. Install an effective exhaust

system in the confined space.

7. Mark the confined space as a

restricted access area strictly with
signboards.

8. Conduct a training programme

relating confined space safe
working procedures for
employees and supervisor.

13. Fire

Combustible Workers, site engineers, Workers are provided with proper 1. Purchase high quality electrical 1)1 month Purchase manager
building site managers and safety fire safety training. equipment for avoiding short (1, 2)
managers. circuits. 2) 1 month

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
material,flammable All types of fire extinguisher are Site supervisor
liquids, electrical Sparks from welding and provided (CO2, foam, DCP, and 2. Purchase All types of fire 3) 2 weeks (3, 4, 7)
short-circuit, cutting cutting, electrical short water). extinguisher (CO2, foam, DCP,
and welding jobs circuits caused by low and water). 4) 2 weeks Safety officer
can cause fire quality electrical Provided a permit-to-work (5, 8)
accidents. equipment, and system to avoid staff harm and 3. Flammable liquids should be 5) 3 weeks
combustible fuels can all damage to the site, machinery, stored in a separate area. HR manager
create fire, resulting in and product. 6) 1 month (6)
significant problems such 4. Provide proper PPE to avoid
as skin burns, breathing Conducted mock drill for fire burning and other injuries. 7) 2 days
difficulties, and even hazards
death. 8) 1 month
5. Provide a fire alarm system in the
site to alert the employees.

6. Appoint competent operators to

perform hot work.

7. Provide proper supervision in hot

work areas.

8. Provide a proper fire evacuation

route.Ensure that the fire escape
routes, fire signs are all well-lit

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
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completed
(within …)
14.Substance
abuse at work

Use of alcohol Workers using alcohol, A regulation prohibiting the 1. Install CCTV in the site 1) 1 month Site supervisor
and drugs at co-workers, supervisors. consumption of alcohol in the (1, 2, 5, 8)
work. workplace has been 2. Arrange surprise drug tests for 2) 2 weeks
implemented. employees. Purchase manager
Employees who abuse
3) 1 month (3)
alcohol and drugs
endanger their Treatment for addiction is 3. Purchase and use of breath
4) 3 weeks HSE manager
co-workers, their encouraged. analyser
(4, 6)
employers, and society.
5) 1 week
The worker's performance Securities in charge granted the 4. Provide employees, supervisors, Site manager
will be harmed if the permission to check all the and managers with useful 6) 3 weeks (7)
forbidden drug is used on employees information, guidance, and
the job. training on substance abuse at 7) 1 week
work
Emotional dysregulation
8) 2 weeks
and attitude swings 5. Give securirity the power to verify
should be the result of whether or not the employees
substance abuse, as drank alcohol.
should damage
in professional 6. Provide rehabilitation
relationships. It also programmes for the workers who
causes injuries, lowers are addicted to alcohol
productivity, and raises
health-care claims.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed and
and hazard how?
15. Radiation
Exposure to the Welding and drilling
radiation from workers, general
welding and drilling labourers and
sparks and supervisors, safety
sunlight. officers.
While working with drilling
and welding machines
that produce fire sparks it
contains the UV
radiations and from direct
exposure to the sunlight
also contains UV
radiation it can lead to
skin allergies, eye
irritation, continuous
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
7. Implement a policy of those who
consistently break the rules are
subjected to disciplinary action
8. Warning sign boards indicate that
alcohol and other drugs are
prohibited in the workplace.
Welding workers are trained 1. Purchase and use of insulated 1)3 weeks Purchase manager
properly and aware about the mat and place it under the (1, 4, 7)
hazard of radiation. welding operator while welding 2) 3 weeks
on steel. Site supervisor
Face shields and gloves are 3) 1 week (2, 3, 5, 6, 8)
provided. 2. Arrange drinking water and eye
washer facility. 4) 1 month
Sunscreens has been provided.
3. Developing a policy of other 5) 1 week
works should be restricted in
areas of hot work. 6) 2 weeks
4. Purchase and use of pen 7) 1 month
dosimeters to calculate the
radiation amount entering the 8) 2 weeks
body.
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Hazard category Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard how? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
exposure can cause
cancer in workers. 5. Provide job rotation.

6. Warning sign boards indicate

radiation exposure areas should
be placed.

7. Purchase lead aprons and

thyroid covers.
.
8. Provide proper respirators to
prevent inhalation of toxic
fumes.

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial arguments
Chandy's Home has a strong moral obligation to their employees' health and safety, as well as to
provide a safe working environment on the job site. Because our employees are the backbone of
our company. No one can completely protect the worksite from dangers. On the job site, there is
always a chance of anything going wrong. Employees may suffer serious injuries such as burns,
amputations, and even death as a result of the risks. The employer's role is to identify any hidden
risks on the job site, resolve them, and make the workplace safe. Employees come in order to work
safely and avoid injury. If they are injured, it has a significant impact on both employers and
employees. It also has an impact on the employee's family, friends, co-workers, and all other
employees' dependents. Which is morally unacceptable. As a result, the management's goal is to
offer a safe working environment, sufficient supervision, and adequate training for the employees.
Chandy's Home seeks to decrease workplace accidents, and employees are also responsible for
following safety procedures to avoid mishaps.

For the efficient operation of the organisation, the Chandy's Homes adhere to all national and
international laws and rules, as well as our own safety policies on the job site. If someone does not
follow the usual norms and regulations, it may result in an accident or even death. For minimising
organisational risks, the ILO provides a collection of conventions and recommended legislation. As
a result, it is important to adhere to the ILO's laws and regulations. If the regulations are broken,
enforcement proceedings and other legal penalties will be taken.

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 Each and every accident will have a monetary penalty attached to it. To prevent financial difficulties,
the employer must maintain the worksite safely. The financial cost is determined by the severity of
the accident and is divided into direct and indirect costs. Direct expenses such as insurance claims,
equipment damage, proportional business loss, legal fees, sick pay, and insurance excess will be
payable if an accident happens at work. Indirect costs are difficult to quantify. If an accident occurs
frequently, staff morale suffers, as does consumer goodwill, the company's brand recognition and
credibility suffer, and labour relations deteriorate.

Justification for action 1

Action Purchasing Respiratory protection equipment (RPE) such as half masks ( Hazard category-
Hazardous substances )

Specific legal arguments ● ILO Convention C148 - Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration)
Convention, 1977 (No.148) of Article-3 states that the term air pollution covers all air
contaminated by substances, whatever their physical state, which are harmful to health or
otherwise dangerous.
● ILO Convention C148 - Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration)
Convention, 1977 (No.148) of Article-9 states that as far as possible, the working
environment shall be kept free from any hazard due to air pollution, noise or vibration.
● ILO Convention C167- Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No.167) of
Article-28 states that :
1. Where a worker is liable to be exposed to any chemical hazard to such an extent as
is liable to be dangerous to health, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken
against such exposure.
2. The preventive measures include use of personal protective equipment and
protective clothing.
The firm must adhere to the ILO's rules and regulations, and any violations of the law will result in
government enforcement action.

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Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of occurrence of hazard from the hazardous substance is very high. Because the
major activities in the construction site is based on the cements and that contains silica dust and
other dust and workers are not using any mask for avoiding the dust. The dust particles will
accumulate in lungs by inhalation and can cause respiratory problems. The dust will arise from the
cement and sand is unavoidable in the construction site. All the workers in the construction site will
be affected including unloading and loading workers, cement mixing workers, supervisors and
manager , safety officers will be affected. The workers are working 9 hours a day including food
breaks and Tea breaks. The cement can be inhaled by the workers in the site at least 7 hours a day
and in other hours workers are going out to eat lunch. Mainly 20 workers will be affected by the
hazardous substance hazard.

When considering the severity, 4 categories

● Minimal : Nodamages or injuries occurred in the workplace.

● Minor : Injuries can be treated by first aid and damages can be negligible.
● Major : Injury requires hospital treatment and significant damage causes buildings and
equipment.
● Catastrophic : Death may happen or irreplaceable damage to building and equipment.

Acute exposure to the cement dust and silica and other dust in the construction site can cause eye
irritation, allergies, skin disease. Chronic exposure to these dust can cause cancer mainly silica
dust will cause silicosis and it accumulates by inhalation and causing inflammation and scarring.
The accumulated particles in lungs will reduce the ability of inhaling oxygen and it will result in
kidney and lung cancer and other pulmonary disease. So we can categorise the severity of the risk
as Major to Catastrophic.

How effective the action is likely to be in

controlling the risk. This should include: I recommended purchasing and using a half mask respirator that is a rubber face piece that will fit
over the mouth and nose with canisters and it contains the filter materials. The workers who are
● the intended impact of the action;
exposed to the dust particles because of inhalation , after wearing the half mask respirator: the

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● justification for the timescale that you
indicated in your risk assessment;
and
● whether you think the action will fully
control the risk.
Justification for action 2
Action
Specific legal arguments
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worker inhales the atmospheric air inside and the mask is negative with respect to the ambient
temperature outside the respirator. The mask will filter the dust particles and provide filtered air.
I assigned the purchase manager for the task within the time scale of 1 month. Purchase manager
needs to inform the higher authorities and the financial department will provide the source and the
purchase manager will purchase the half mask respirator.
The mask will not provide complete protection. Wearing a mask for a long period can be
uncomfortable for workers. If they remove their masks it will have a high chance of occurrence of
accident. Workers who don’t wear the mask in the site will be affected. So the action will not control
the risk fully but control the risk at its greatest extent.
Replace the old scaffolding materials into new scaffolding materials with planking ( Hazard
category - Work at height )
● The Work at Height Regulations of 2005 are aimed at protecting health and harm as a
result of falls from great heights. Employers must ensure that work at heights is
well-planned and supervised by qualified personnel.
● C167 - Taking preventative and protective safety actions against dangers connected with
scaffolds is defined in the 1988 Safety and Health in Construction Convention (No.
167). All scaffolds and ladders must be built and operated in compliance with national rules
and regulations, according to Article 14.
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Consideration of likelihood AND severity
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
● the intended impact of the action;
● justification for the timescale that you
indicated in your risk assessment;
and
● whether you think the action will fully
control the risk.
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● R175 - This legislation says that every scaffold shall be properly built, constructed, and
managed to prevent failure or inadvertent displacement when correctly utilised, according
to the Safety and Health in Construction Recommendation, 1988 (No. 175).
Any violation of the law will result in legal action being taken against the firm.
The likelihood of an accident occurring is very high. Because the employees are operating
without protection on an outdated, partially broken scaffolding. The scaffolding's planking is
likewise quite flimsy. Two cup locks of the scaffolding's lower section standard are damaged. The
scaffolding materials have no planking so there is a high chance of people and equipment falling
from height. Workers who are working on the scaffolding, supervisors, painter, engineers,
security staff and people are working near scaffolding will be affected. The workers at
height are totally 20 and some people will work under the scaffolding if an accident occurs it will
affect the 25 workers. They are working for more than 7 hours a day at this time.
In light of justification 1, I assigned a severity range of Major to Catastrophic. Lack of expertise
and training, broken scaffolding equipment, and non-compliance with safety regulations. These
elements will make a huge impact on the accident's severity. Falling from a great height can result
in deaths, comas, shattered bones, and spinal damage, amputation etc
I suggested replacing the old scaffolding materials into scaffolding materials with complete planking
because the scaffolding is partially destroyed here and the damaged portions of the scaffolding
must be replaced. And it will prevent collapsing of scaffold materials The scaffolding's stability and
support should be improved by installing new one.Workers will experience serenity and
contentment as a result of this. The planking will help to stand on there so the people will feel safe
and it will reduce the chance of falling.
I gave this task to the project manager within the time period of 2 months. The project manager
needs to discuss with the financial department and the financial department will provide the source
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 to the scaffolding material then the purchase officer will purchase it and workers will be installed in
an appropriate position.

The action will not fully control the risk but it will reduce the risk of falling from height so the action
will control the risk at its greatest extent.

Justification for action 3

Action Purchase one more electrical forklift for material shifting. ( Hazard category - Manual handling )

Specific legal arguments ● C 167 – health and safety in

construction
● C 148 – working environment
This law represents the fixing of weight limits in the manual handling.
● ILO C127 – maximum weight convention, 1967 – in article 3, No worker shall be forced or
authorised to manually transport a load that is likely to jeopardise his or her health or safety
due to its weight. In article 6, Suitable technological equipment should be utilised as much as
feasible to restrict or ease the manual transfer of goods.
● ILO R128 - Prior to being assigned to regular manual load transfer, each worker should get
appropriate training or education in working practices in order to protect their health and
avoid accidents. Lifting, carrying, putting down, unloading, and stacking of various sorts of
loads should be included in such training or instruction, which should be provided by
appropriately trained individuals or organisations.

Consideration of likelihood AND severity

In a construction site, manual handling is quite common. The risk of injury caused by manual
handling is likewise quite significant. Manual handling is a simple way to complete a task. The
workers are forced to lift the steel and cement packet, concrete and hollow blocks, and soil from
excavations. Only one diesel forklift and two pallet trucks are provided by the company. So, by
performing these activities by manual handling should be make Severe injuries. So, the likelihood
of manual handling accident in this site is very likely. There are 18 workers are allocated for the

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 loading and unloading works. They are working for more than 7 hours a day. At this time the
likelihood of an accident is very likely.Workers who work in the loading and unloading department,
general labourers. in the construction site will be affected.

As justification 1, the severity of manual handling is classified as Minor to Major. By performing

improper lifting processes will lead to the most intensive hospital care. Continuous manual
handling can result in musculoskeletal disorders, back discomfort, numbness, sprains and strains,
muscle weakness, and tissue damage, among other things

How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
● the intended impact of the action;
● justification for the timescale that you
indicated in your risk assessment;
and
● whether you think the action will fully
control the risk.
All manual handling chores and accidents on the job site will be totally eliminated by purchasing an
additional forklift. This device allows workers to save time and effort when conducting manual
handling tasks. As a result, all manual handling activities may be completed while utilising all lifting
equipment. As an outcome, which will assist them in remaining healthy at all times while totally
avoiding any hazards.
Because the finest brand is chosen, purchasing new electrical forklifts will take 2 months and cost
a lot of money. One more forklift is required. As a result, the time allotted for acquiring the forklift is
ideal, and I assign the Purchase manager for this task within a time period of 2 months.

By purchasing the manual handling equipment, the severity of manual handling hazard should be
reduced after providing the lifting equipment. So the risk should also be reduced. But in some
areas workers need to unload the materials on their own without lifting equipment so the action will
not fully control the risks but it will reduce the risk at its greatest extent.

Part 4: Review, communicate and check

Suggested word counts for each section:
● Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
● How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
● Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.

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Planned review date/period with reasoning
How the risk assessment findings will be
communicated AND who you need to tell
How you will follow up on the risk
assessment to check that the actions have
been carried out
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The most recent risk assessment took place on (04/10/2021) And, in accordance with the
company's health and safety regulations, will be conducted every 12 months. As a consequence,
on (03/10/2022), I intend to do the risk assessment and review. I will make sure that the risk
assessment mat have to be conducted before the assigned date because of the some expected
conditions such as :
● Any new machines or procedures introduced.
● If any near misses, ill-health, accidents occurred.
● If any changes in legislation or policy that the company followed.
● As a result of recommendation from the enforcement agency.
I'll call a meeting with the senior officials, including managers, finance managers, purchasing
managers, supervisors, and engineers, when the risk assessment is completed. Every danger, as
well as its incidence and mitigation strategies, will be covered. I'll inform the supervisor and
engineer of my observations and request that the control measures be included in the toolbox
discussion. The risk assessment's final findings will be posted on the notice board so that everyone
is aware of the company's present status. One-on-one meetings are held with each employee to
inform them on the dangers in the workplace and the controls in place to mitigate them. Workers
will be trained to manage stressful situations in the event of an emergency as part of the
programme. The results of my risk assessment and the steps available to minimise the risks are
communicated via the corporate intranet, which anybody in the organisation may access from
anywhere at any time, and I will guarantee that the information I gave is understood by the
recipients.
I will ensure that the required control measures are executed within the given timeframe during the
checking process. If I see that the activities are not achieving their deadlines, I will investigate why,
and I will meet with the concerned person one-on-one to offer him a better understanding of the
problem. I will offer a checklist that categorises the risk as high, moderate, or low, and I will ensure
that the supervisors are correctly managing the checklist. Managers are advised to adhere to the
procedure and establish adequate planning as well. If there is still a delay in taking action, I will
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 contact higher authorities, such as the Managing Director, and try to persuade them to make
changes in the firm

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