Unit IG2: Risk assessment

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).

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* SULZER LTD.
Site location* Mumbai, India
Number of workers 640
Sulzer Ltd.It is a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, founded by Salomon Sulzer-Bernet
in 1775 and established as Sulzer Brothers Ltd. (Gebrüder Sulzer) in 1834 in Winterthur, Switzerland.The
company mainly focuses on flow equipment services chemtech. Today it is a publicly traded company with
about 180 manufacturing facilities and service centres around the world. The company's shares are listed on
the Swiss Stock Exchange.Our vast range of products for fluid engineering, Whenever liquids need to be
pumped, mixed, separated or purified, our engineers have the solution. Sulzer's core strengths are flow
control and applicators. The company specialises in pumping, agitation, separation, mixing and application
General description of the organisation technologies for fluids of all types. Sulzer provides new equipment for large infrastructure across various
markets, among others water and wastewater, energy, chemicals and industrial processes. The service
business makes up half of the company's sales. A growing part of the business are renewable applications
such as biopolymers, recycling and low-carbon solutions. With its applicator business (a separate division
since 2017), developed through large and bolt-on acquisitions, the company serves healthcare, industrial
and consumer markets. In its almost 200-year history, the company has gained international recognition
with inventions such as the first precision valve steam engine (1876), the Sulzer-Diesel motor (1898) and
artificial hip joints (1965). Sulzer Brothers helped develop shuttleless weaving, and their core business in

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 the 1970s-1980s was loom manufacture. Rudolf Diesel worked for Sulzer in 1879, and in 1893 Sulzer
bought certain rights to diesel engines. Sulzer built their first diesel engine in 1898.

The total number of workers working in ht organisations are 640 including safety officer,m purchase
manager, Plant managers, Project manager Supervisors and other general labourers etc. The main equipments
used in the organisation is to achieve optimal operation of different kinds of pumping stations, Sulzers
designs pump controller and control panel such as HST turbocompressor, HSR turbocompressor, OKI aerator
mixer, Submersible aerator typeABS XTA XTAK, grinder and mixers are used in the organisation.

The company has two shift patterns of 9 hours including one long hour break and 2 short 10 minutes breaks.
The morning shift of 08:00 - 05:00 and night shift of -07:00 - 04:00.

Description of the area to be included in the

The area of the risk assessment is the entire work site.
risk assessment
Any other relevant information The Project Manager, Area Manager and the Safety Manager & Safety Officer are responsible for SSW.
* 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 did some preliminary research before entering into the factory. I went through the website of HSE
Outline how the risk assessment was (https://www.hse.gov.uk/) and ILO (https://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm) for getting knowledge
carried out this should include: about different hazards, health and psychological effects and control measures to decrease or eliminate these
● sources of information consulted; hazards. Then I studied national and company law and regulations.
● who you spoke to; and
● how you identified: Through the work area inspections, I walked around the entire work site, reviewing workers, supervisors,
- the hazards;
engineers about their work and hazards in the workplace. It was realised that most of the technicians did
- what is already being done; and
not have the necessary awareness about the safe system of work, hazards and risks involved; they did not
- any additional controls/actions
receive any proper training.
that may be required.

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 I visited the working places and observed the various activities from different sections by visual inspection
and noted some hazardous activities. Also I suggested some control measures to those activities. I checked
company policy documents and got sufficient information regarding their safety culture. I also go through
previous accidents, incidents, first-aid causes and near miss records. Later, I interacted with the Managing
Director and Managers of respective sections from which I got required information. Afterwards, I have
keenly verified insurance policy details and some third party documents.

I checked personal protective equipment availability and also inspected whether the workers are wearing it
properly. By collecting this information from a workers representative, I understood the basic requirements
for workers.

After visual inspection and monitoring, I reviewed external information sources such as their health and
safety policy, safety plan & procedure, accident history, first-aid registers, sickness register, health
records, absence records, previous method of statement & risk assessment records, inspection reports,
and audit records. For more information, I site information from RRC (IG2) text books and a few safety
websites regarding health and safety; such as
https://www.ilo.org/global/standards/internationallabour-standards-policy/lang--en/index.htm,
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg150.htm Also take the relevant information from the senior
managers and the consultant managers.

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 Part 2: Risk Assessment

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

Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
1. FIRE All workers, supervisors,site Fire related works are allowed to 1. Construct a separate storage area to 1) 1 month Plant
managers and visitors in the experienced workers only. store the flammable chemical in a supervisor
Spark and flames plant. separate area from the equipment (1, 6, 7, 8)
produced while Fire extinguishers are provided in and machinery. 2) 2 weeks
doing welding,gas The continuous working of the fuel storage areas. Safety
cutting and metal equipment can cause a spark 2. Put fire points with all kinds of fire officer
grinding. that can lead to fire if it is extinguishers at various locations. 3)1 month (2, 4)
Smoking is prohibited near the
Storages of caught in nearby combustible fuel storage areas.
flammable liquids material,it can cause injuries 3. Purchase good quality fire blankets Purchase
and gases. like burns to the body or may to procure the fire. 4) 3 weeks officer
Provided awareness classes to
be dead. (3)
practice safe habits.
Sparks from drilling 5) 2 weeks
4. Install fire detectors to find the
and welding HSE
form of fire.
machines can cause 6) 2 days manager
fire accidents. (5)
5. Train the workers to operate the
7) 2 weeks
fire extinguisher in case of any
emergencies.
8) 3 weeks

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
6. Conduct tool box to the workers
aware about the fire emergency
situations.

7. Remove all the unwanted

substances that can cause fire
from the surface area.

8. Provide appropriate PPE kit for not

exposing the body parts to the fire.

2. MANUAL Workers who were working Sufficient number of workers are 1. Purchase and use mechanical aids 1) 2 months Purchase manager
HANDLING under the section of loading used to lift heavy objects. such as forklifts, trolley wheels and (1)
and unloading. skates for lifting large and heavy 2) 2 weeks
Unsafe lifting, Safe lifting techniques are provided loads. Plant supervisor
carrying and pulling Poor manual handling to workers as training sessions. 3) 2 weeks (2, 3, 7, 8)
of heavy weight techniques workers are lifting 2. Provide proper lighting
materials like the heavy pipes and Provided regular intervals for conditions for the walking area. 4) 3 weeks HSE advisor
cylinder,tools. machineries in the workplace the workers to get relief from (4)
to replace the one equipment manual handling work. 3. Sign boards are placed in the 5) 3 weeks
to another equipments that worksite regarding the Safety officer
can cause health problems Workers are ordered only to carry techniques for safe lifting. 6)1 month (5)
including back pain, muscle loads below 30 kg weight.
strain & sprain and lumbar 7) 2 weeks HR manager
4. Provided safety awareness
lordosis could affect (6)
classes and training.
workers exposed to 8) 1 week

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
excessive manual 5. Arrange the workplace to allow
handling. more space for the lifting of
equipment.

6. Hire more physically fit competent

workers for the manual handling
works.

7. Provide proper work rotation and

rest to workers.

8. Provide proper housekeeping

3. CONFINED Workers who work inside,
SPACES especially welders. Engineers,
supervisors, safety officers
Works done inside a when inspection time.
tank, manhole,without
sufficient supply of While doing work in the
oxygen and confined space for the piping
light. and pumping and
maintenance work workers
need to enter the tank,
manhole and Inhalation of
toxic gases and fumes
produced in the confined
space due to the absence of
Proper oxygen detectors are 1. Purchase and use gas detector before 1) 1 month Purchase manager
being used to measure the entering to the confined space (1, 2, 3)
amount of oxygen. 2) 1 month
2. Purchase respiratory protective Plant supervisor
The PPE helmet, torch were equipment such as filtered materials 3) 1 month (4, 5, 6)
provided. contain a half mask respirator.
4) 3 weeks HR manager
3. Purchase and provide walky-talky (7)
Make sure that workers are
to make the communication 5) 2 weeks
getting proper rest.
between the supervisor and the Safety officer
worker inside the confined space. 6) 2 weeks (8)
Professional workers are allowed
to work in enclosed spaces.
7) 1 month

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
proper ventilation causes Competent worker is provided in 4. Before starting the work the 8) 2 weeks
breath problems, health the confined space. emergency exit and rescue were
issues and leads to death. arranged.

5. Provide warning signals and

barricades on the work area of
confined space.

6. Provide proper light arrangement

in the confined space to avoid
unwanted falls.

7. Hire a hole watcher for

emergency purposes.

8. Arrange adequate emergency

plans for the emergency of the
confined space.
1. NOISE It could cause harm to all Given an awareness program 1. Remove old machineries and replace 1)2 months Project
workers,site supervisor,site about the noise hazards. new ones. manager
Exposure to manager and workers nearby 2) 2 months (1, 2)
excessive the machine. Tools and machinery were 2. Replace the lost and damaged
noise from inspected and updated properly. equipment and machinery. 3) 1 month Purchase
equipments While operating the manager
like grinding equipments such as grinding, 3. Sound level metres should be buyed 4) 2 weeks (3)
machine, cutting and hammering in the for measuring the sound.

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
cutting,drilling manufacturing poland and Provided ear muff to the workers 5) 3 weeks Maintenance
,hammering at providing service the workers those who work near the 4. Giving correct maintenance or service engineer
the are exposed to noise above machineries. to the power tools and machines can 6) 2 weeks (4)
manufacturing 85dB Those who hear terrific reduce the amount of high noise.
plant noise for some minutes might 7) 1 month Safety officer
face permanent or progressive (5)
5. Simple noise survey may be
hearing loss,
conducted periodically. 8) 2 weeks
headache,tinnitus, Plant supervisor
anxiety,depression, high blood (6, 7, 8)
6. Make barriers between workers
pressure, stress,heart disease
and source of noise.
etc.

7. Provide high quality hearing

protection devices such as ear
defenders to workers.

8. Implement a policy of providing

short breaks to reduce the
exposure to the noise.

2. WORKING AT Supervisors,workers working Given proper awareness about the 1. Install new scaffolding materials 1) 2 months Project
HEIGHT at height,visitors,site managers risk in working at height. with complete planking. Manager
work beneath the scaffold. 2) 1 day (1)
The workers or Make sure that every worker while 2. Body harnesses should be inspected
materials may fall While working in the working on scaffolding wears proper regularly before using them. 3) 1 month Safety
down from scaffolding and mobile towers PPE. Officer

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
scaffolding,mobile in the plant for the maintenance 3. Apply toe boards to the scaffolding 4) 1 month (2, 6)
towers. purposes. Materials and Restricted the use of mobile phones to prevent falling of equipment from
workers are having a chance to on scaffolding work time. height. 5) 2 weeks Plant
fall from the height over the supervisor
scaffold either by slip or trip or Provided safety helmet,safety suits 4. Appointment competence staff to 6) 1 month (3, 7)
by carelessness. They may fall and toolbox for the workers. clear the debris from the platform to
and that may lead to injuries avoid the trip and fall injuries. 7) 2 weeks HR
like head injuries, back bone manager
fracture,neck or spinal injury 5. Regularly look out the health 8) 1 month (4)
leading to permanent conditions of the workers.
paralysis,death. HSE
6. Install Fixed guard rail around the manager
working platform. (5)

Purchase
7. Create barricades on the side of
officer
the scaffold work area.
(8)

8. Purchase advanced PPE like

double harness for work at height.

3.VIBRATION The worker using machines To know the health condition of 1. Implement a policy of eliminating 1) 2 months Project
like cutting, drilling and the workers are inspected high vibration producing manager
High hand hand arm grinding in the site regularly monthly. equipment. (1, 2)
vibration continuously were mostly affected. 2) 2 month
from vibrating tools Regular intervals are provided to the 2. Purchase and use of low vibration Purchase officer
like grinders,power workers for relaxing. producing equipments (3)

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
drills and jack The continuous use of 3) 1 month
hammers. vibrating machines while Give the tool box a talk about 3. Purchase Anti vibrant gloves to HSE manager
handling vibration vibration hazards.. the workers. 4) 2 weeks (4)
producing equipment in
the workplace can cause Trained workers are only 4. Provide medical check-up for the 5) 2 weeks Plant supervisor
(HAVS) hand arm allowed to use jackhammers and machine operators. (5, 7)
vibration syndrome like power tools. 6) 2 weeks
muscle weakening, joint Maintenance
5. Provide proper time breaks and
damages, damage to Given training for the workers about 7) 1 week engineer
shift patterns for operators.
nerve,vibration in the safe use of handheld machineries. (6)
finger may leads to blood 8) 1 month
6. The machines should be
flow stoppage and turns Safety officer
periodically inspected to see if they
white and also whole (8)
are well maintained.
body vibration can
cause back pain
7. Ensuring that the right tool is
provided for the right job.

8. Arrange workstation design to

minimise the workers loads on
hand and wrist and arms caused
by poor posture.

7. ELECTRICITY All workers, supervisors,site Proper earthing is provided and 1. Purchase and use protective devices 1) 1 month Purchase
managers and visitors in the cables are made with double like fuses and circuit breakers to manager
plant. insulation. prevent the overload. 2) 1 month (1)

3) 3 weeks

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
Usage of electricity Workers who are handling Provided first-aid kit. 2. Arrange an earthing system and Electrical
carrying equipment electrical equipment if any that should be maintained 4) 3 weeks engineer
with wet hands or faults occurred or else the Provided rubber gloves and properly. (2,8)
cloths, improper usage damaged equipment without rubber boots to the workers. 5) 2 weeks
of wire which is proper insulation can lead to 3. Take steps to avoid water Plant
fatigued and without electrocution. The electric leakages while conducting 6) 2 weeks supervisor
Proper inspections are conducted.
properly insulated. shock leads to cardiac arrest inspection and maintenance (3, 4, 6, 7)
Equipment fault also and it is adversely affected to regularly. 7) 1 week
cause electric shock the nerves and Safety
muscles.Electrical accidents 4. Provide rubber gloves, hard hats, 8) 1 month officer
mostly end up with death. rubber boots and safety glasses to (5)
workers.

5. Provide proper extinguishers and

they are easily available at work
areas.

6. Warning boards are arranged to

give awareness for the workers.

7. Maintain a safe distance from

energised materials.

8. Remove and replace damaged

power tools and cables.

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
8. SLIPS AND All workers and visitors. Caution sign boards are displayed 1. Arrange a proper drainage system to 1)1 month Project manager
TRIPS to warn the workers. allow water to flow properly. (1)
Workers may fall down in the 2) 1 month
Slip caused by poor area of testing of pumps, Stairs are fitted with handrails to 2. Purchase and use of moisture Purchase officer
ventilation, trailing of aerators and other equipments avoid the fall while climbing or absorbent mat. 3) 2 weeks (2, 8)
cables, objects placed that produced by the getting down.
on the pathways. Oil organisation ,when walking 3. Sign boards should be stuck at the 4) 1 week Plant supervisor
and water spillage on around due to trailing Regular housekeeping inspection is pathways. (3, 4, 5, 6)
the walkways acn cables,oil and water spillages 5) 1 week
done by the supervisor.
cause slip and trip on walkways resulting in 4. Providing a tool box talks to the HR manager
hearing injuries, internal 6) 2 weeks
Workers are provided workers about the safe use of (7)
bleeding, dislocation of bones, with good quality PPE plastic bags and materials.
fractured injuries, swellings, 7) 1 month
and other injuries.
5. Provide proper housekeeping to 8) 1 month
avoid slip and trip due to oil
spillage.

6. Provide proper lighting in the dark

areas on the work site.

7. Appoint a special supervisor for

watching the water and oil
spillage and maintenance and
testing areas.

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
8. Purchase and use of
anti-slippery boots.

9.LONE Security guards who work at
WORKING night , confined space workers
Working in confined In the confined space worker
spaces such as a needs to work in tanks and
manhole and tanks manholes, in some
lonely and working machinereone that can
security guards lonely increase the cxa nec o slip and
during the night shifts. trip in workplace, without
proper ventilation workers will
be having high chance having
breathing shortness .There are
chances of theft related
violence causing personal
injuries like broken bones and
even fatality and it may lead to
loss of raw materials and
machines.Also there will be no
help in sudden illness or
emergency situation.
Providing high visibility 1. Implementing a policy of high 1) 3 weeks Project manager
clothes,flashlight, self-defence stick risk activity should be avoided (1, 8)
and warning whistle. with lone working. 2) 1 month
Safety officer
3) 5 days (2, 7)
Both physically and mentally 2. Safe and quick access and egress
competent security guards are should be built. 4) 2 weeks Plant supervisor
appointed. (3, 4, 5, 6)
3. The entire site should be locked 5) 1 month
Provided security cabins to ensure properly to avoid the hazards.
6) 1 month
that the guards are safe.
4. Place the alarm systems in case 7) 2 weeks
of emergencies.
8) 2 weeks
5. Provide CCTV cameras in the work
site and ensure that all footage is
displayed properly in the cabin.
6. Provide a two-way
communication channel.

7. Provide an emergency call

system in case of any
emergencies.

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

8. Lone working policy should be

implemented.
10.SUBSTANCE The worker who is using The strict instructions are given by 1. Implement a policy of taking 1) 2 weeks Plant manager
ABUSE drugs and alcohol. the management to the workers. severe action violating the drug (1)
policy. 2) 3 weeks
HSE manager
Using alcohol and Use of drugs in the Organisation has the anti drug (2, 7)
3) 1 month
drugs in the workplace can lead to policy 2. Rehabilitation programmes
workplace at the many health diseases. This should be arranged for the Plant supervisor
4) 1 week
working time. can be out of control and The sign boards about the prohibition workers. (3, 4, 5)
lead to accidents and of drugs are stuck in various 5) 2 weeks
injuries.It may lead to HSE advisor
locations like mess 3. CCTV cameras should be installed to
(6)
accidents while driving.It rooms,washrooms and wherever the observe the workers. 6) 3 weeks
leads to labour conflicts, workers get noticed easier. Purchase officer
frequent leave, and reduced 4. Implement a policy of conducting 7) 2 weeks (8)
job performance. surprise drug tests.
8) 3 weeks
5. Arrange locker system for storing
the workers bags.

6. Provide proper training to the

supervisor to identifying imapried
behaviour of the workers.

7. To check the health condition of the

workers there should be a medical
team.

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

8. Purchase and using of effective

alcohol breath analyser to identify
the drug users

11. MOVEMENT Workers, supervisors, Excellent and careful drivers are 1. Proper maintenance should be 1) 2 weeks Maintenance
OF PEOPLES AND engineers, visitors & other appointed. provided to the vehicles. engineer
VEHICLES staff. 2) 1 month (1)
Keep the speed limit 10 km/hr on 2. Segregate the pathways of the 3) 1 month
Vehicles such as Mobile cranes in the work area the work site. vehicle operation and pedestrians Safety
mobile crane may can cause accidents while pathways. 4) 2 days officer
accident into careless driving or bad Checking the health of drivers. (2)
worksite causing condition of the vehicles. 3. Hire a banksman 5) 2 weeks
damage to property Vehicles may hit the workers HR
Keeps safe distancing of workers 6) 1 week
or injury to people or any materials in the work from heavy vehicles. 4. Before operating the vehicle , check manager
and cause death. site causing damage to the environmental conditions. (3)
7) 2 weeks
property or injury to people
and cause death 8) 2 weeks Plant
5. Make speed brakes in
supervisor
sufficient places.
(4, 5, 6, 7,
8)
6. .Provide proper parking areas for
the vehicles.

7. Choose experienced drivers by

looking at their previous
experiences.

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

8. Provide one-way roads with

adequate passing space around
other vehicles.

12.HAZARDOUS All workers and visitors. Only authorised persons are allowed 1. Purchase effective respiratory 1) 1 month Purchase
SUBSTANCES to the workplace. protective type face masks. manager
While working with painting 2)1 week (1, 7)
Exposure to dust from machines, welding and working Removal of waste particles and 2. Limited number of workers are
fumes,grinding with pumps. Inhalation of dust dust regularly. allowed in the work area. 3) 1 week Site supervisor
work,welding work can cause silicosis and may (2, 3, 4)
4) 1 month
and painting works. lead to death. There will be Provided proper safety sign boards. 3. Log sheet system should be
Safety officer
enough dust pollution in the implemented 5) 1 week (5, 6)
workplace and it can cause
irritation to eyes, allergies, and 4. Eye washer facilities should be 6) 2 weeks HSE advisor
lung diseases. Welding fumes provided. (8)
may lead to various types of 7) 1 month
cancer and kidney damage and 5. Conduct atmospheric test before 8) 3 weeks
nervous system damage. every work

6. Provides lung tests to the

workers by a medical team

7. Purchase dust vacuum devices.

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
8. Provide instruction and training on
hazardous substance handling
techniques.

13. WORK Plant operators, Plant Sufficient spaces provided between 1. Implement a policy of eliminating 1) 2 months Project
EQUIPMENT supervisors, NDT wkres workers and the equipment. pinch point entanglement areas and manager
installing the automatic handling 2) 1 month (1, 3, 4)
Usage of open part of machinery machines.
Operating Emergency control buttons are
without proper guarding can 3) 2 months
mechanical cause injuries in workers. provided. Plant
equipments and Moving parts of the machines 2. Drilling and welding work should supervisor
4) 1 month
machinery such as such as belts, gera, roller chains, Near the moving parts of the mr be done with perimeter guards. (2)
pump, compresor, electrically charged parts. Heat lighting conditions provided. 5) 2 weeks
drilling and from drilling and welding 3. Install two hand control machines Maintenance
machines can cause accidents
welding machine for crushing machines. 6) 1 week engineer
and injuries such as cuts ,
broken bones, and burns on (5)
skins. 4. Install fixed guards to avoid contact 7) 1 week
of moving parts of machines. Safety officer
8) 3 weeks
(6, 7)
5. Implement a policy of providing
periodic maintenance to the HSE advisor
equipment. (8)

6. Operating equipment should be

authorised to use.

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
7. Develop a policy of isolating power
sources and should be physically
locked off.

8. Provide proper training for handling

the moving parts of an equipment.

14. RADIATION NDT technicians, drilling and Sign boards indicate radiation 1. Construct radiation protection 1)2 months Project
welding workers and plant caution has been placed. shielding material as floor wall manager
supervisor. and door. 2) 1 month (1, 4)
While doing work
with drilling and Ensure that the exposure dose does
While drilling and welding 3) 2 weeks
welding machines works fire sparks will be not exceed the radiation dose limit. 2. Personal radiation monitoring Plant
the radiation will produced from the machineries equipment should be provided. supervisor
4) 1 month
be emitted from and that contains radiations that PPEs are provided. (2, 7)
the fire sparks. can lead to cancer , skin 3. Health surveillance should be 5) 1 month
allergies and eye irritation in conducted periodically. Safety
workers.
6) 1 month officer
In testing areas of equipments 4. Install positive pressure air fans. (3)
7) 2 weeks
some analysis used infrared
lighting to scan equipments 5. Hire workers who are physically HR
quality 8) 3 weeks
fit for the work. manager
(6)
6. Install industrial radiography
cameras. HSE
advisor
(8)

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
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(within …)
7. Provide adequate breaks to
reduce the exposure time.

8. Provide training to handle

radiation exposure

15. MENTAL All the workers including Provided monthly leave rotation. 1. Arrangement should be made to 1)2 weeks HSE
ILL-HEALTH project manager, plant manager, allow workers to recover from high manager
supervisor, safety officer and Workers can take rest if necessary. stress. 2) 2 weeks (1)
other general labourers
Over workload and
3) 2 weeks
work related stress, Over work pressure and over Provided sick pay. 2. Weekly interaction sessions should Project
anxiety due pressure workload from the higher be arranged between management manager
4) 1 week
from higher authorities will result in anxiety, and workers. (2)
authorities cause depression, headache , chest 5) 2 weeks
mental ill-health pain and blood pressure 3. Implement a policy of conducting Safety
periodic job inspection. 6) 1 month officer
(3)
4. Implement a policy of selecting 7) 1 week
employee of the month. Plant
8) 3 weeks
supervisor
5. Install complaint box. (4, 5, 7)

6. Apppoint a counselling officer. HR

manager
7. Take feedback from the workers. (6)

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed and What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
hazard how? required? for further Responsible
actions to be person’s job title
completed
(within …)
8. For easy work instruction and HSE
training should be provided. advisor
(8)

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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
Sulzer limited has a moral commitment towards its workers to protect them from any harm or injury while
working for the organisation. Workers come to work to make wages for a living and they do not expect the ill
or injured will do tasks for the organisation. When a worker gets injured due to a major accident, it not only
affects him but also affects his family and friends. Long term illness or injury will affect the mental health of
not only the injured worker but also people dependent on him. The mental health of the co-workers might also
get affected if they happen to see a major accident.

Sulzer limited has legal requirements to protect its workers under the ILO’s Safety and Health Convention
(C155). The organisation is following health and safety policy that is built upon national and international
laws. If the organisation doesn't take any action to avoid workplace hazards that will lead to cease work.
Workers must provide a safe working environment according to the Conventions and Recommendations of
the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The violation of health and safety policy is a serious crime. The
head of the organisation or employee who is responsible for the incautious action may get fined or go behind
bars.

The financial burden Sulzer limited has to face are, Costs associated with injured workers such as medical
treatment, substitute worker wages, first aid cost, lost productivity time, medical sick pay, etc. The cost
associated with replacement of damaged equipment, structures, infrastructure improvement etc. Cost due to
Enforcement agencies. The organisation has to face enforcement actions such as improvement notices,

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 stopping of particular works, issuing simple cautions, service notices prohibition etc. If the organisation is
not able to continue these works, it will have a great effect on the finances of the organisation.The workers
who have left the organisation long before can give compensation claims against them due to illness or
permanent disabilities caused during their work activities for the organisation. All these claims can bear a
huge amount and will push the company to great financial loss. Additional costs such as lawyer fees, court
fines etc will also be present. The insurance company will not cover this cost and will lead to a financial
debacle for the company. If any major accident occurs in the organisation, Sulzer limited will lose its
reputation in the public and will lead to the cancellation of the current project and also future projects. These
will cause a huge financial loss and may also cause the closure of the company

Justification for action 1

Action
Construct separate storage area to store the flammable chemical in a separate area from the equipments and
machineries (hazard category fire):
Specific legal arguments
As per the ILO C167 safety and health in construction convention, 1988. (NO.167),at work site all
defence should be taken in case of fire.In every workplace of construction site, all applicable safety measures
shall be taken to prevent epidemic of fire and it’s spreading inside of construction area, both internally and
extremely, and to provide and maintain safe means of escape for all persons in the occurrence of fire.

According to the ILO C155 – occupational safety and health convention, 1981 (no. 155), ILO
R164-occupational safety and health recommendations, 1981 (no 164), states that the management
should take every defence to prevent a fire accident to occur and necessary awareness classes should be
provided to the workers. The management should consider every chance of fire and act suitably. The
management should also provide necessary equipment to prevent fire accidents and also provide adequate
training to the workers to use these equipment.

Consideration of likelihood AND severity

Likelihood of occurrence of fire accident is very high.The grinding works, welding and other uncovered
flame works are carried out daily in the workplace without those activities the whole site works cannot be
continue and it is taking place near the flammable liquid storage, since there is no other designated storage
place to store they are kept near the work area. The uncovered sparks may activate the fire and likelihood

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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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of causing explosion and fire in the workplace is very high.The continuous working of equipments can
cause spark that can lead to fire if it caught to nearby combustible material. All workers plant operator,,
supervisors,site managers and visitors in the plant will be affected. .There will be high chance occurrence
of accident for 60 workers cause 60 worker are working with machinery operating and welding and
drilling work. Their work shift is 9 hrs and working hours are 8 hours. There is a high chance of accidents
occurring in the 8 hours.
Severity is of 4 categories, they are
● Minimal- no injury or no damage
● Minor-injury that need first aid attention with less considerable or negotiable damages to plants
● Major-injury that needs hospital treatment/heavy damages to plant and equipment.
● Catastrophic-accident causing death/irreplaceable damages to plant and equipment
The Severity of the risk can be categorised as Major to Catastrophic . When fire occurs at the plant it can
lead to severe injuries such as skin burns, suffocation and unconsciousness. Smoke from the fire will damage
the heart and lungs and in some cases can cause death.. If a large fire occurs, it will increase the number of
fatalities. Also it causes severe damages to the property and equipment and causes environmental damages.
I suggested constructing separate storage areas for the flammable liquids . In Your organisation flammable
liquids are not isolated. Drilling and welding sparks and continuous working of machinery can cause fire
sparks if it splashes into flammable it will affect the whole planet. So separating the fallen movie liquids in
a storage area will reduce the occurrence of fire.
I gave the task to the Plant supervisor within the timescale of 2 months. The plant supervisor needs to take
approval from the project manager and the financial department will provide the source and find the
perfect constion company and area should be built in an appropriate place.
The action will not fully control the risk but storing flammable chemicals in a separate area will reduce the
chance of drilling and welding sparkle and machinery equipment sparks splashes into the flammable
liquids. The action will control the risk at its greatest extent.
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Justification for action 2

Action Purchase and use mechanical aids such as forklifts, trolley wheels and skates for lifting large and heavy
loads. ( hazard category: manual handling)
Specific legal arguments
As per the ILO convention C167 and recommendation R175 the employer must take all defences to
ensure that all the workers are working in a health and safety manner and to ensure the workplace is safer.

And ILO code of practices section 17.10.1 shows, the manual handling lifting of weights which presents a
health and safety risk to workers should be avoided by reducing the weight, by the use of supporting
mechanical devices or by other methods.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
The likelihood of occurrence iof manual handling hazard is very probable. Injuries when manually moving
heavy objects or materials from one place to another. In many cases, workers were determined to be carrying
more than 50kg at a time. Also the distance of manual carrying was long and the steps involved in manual
movement were wealthy. Finally it can result in injuries to the worker who is carrying, as well as material
damage or loss.Poor manual handling techniques workers are lifting the heavy pipes and machineries in the
workplace to replace the one equipment to another equipment that can cause health problems. Workers who
were working under the section of loading and unloading and general labourers will be affected. 33 workers
are appointed for the manual handling works. They are working for 8 hour a day at this time the chance of
occurrence of manual handling hazard is very probable.

As per the severity classification given in the justification one we can categorise the severity of the hazard
is rated as Major because lifting and shifting heavy weight from one place to another can result in fatigue,
back pain, injuries,shoulder dislocation, musculoskeletal disorder, and other conditions that may necessitate
hospitalisation for long-term treatment. The equipment also can be damaged because of lifting heavy
machinery such as pumps and compressors.

How effective the action is likely to be in Providing mechanical aids for lifting large and heavy loads,the hazards correlated with manual handling can
controlling the risk. This should include: be reduced by implementing the control measure. It helps the workers to move the heavy loads from one

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● 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.
Justification for action 3
Action
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
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place to another and it keeps the workers safe from the injuries while manual handling and it helps to save
time and productivity.
The task is given to the Purchase manager within the time period of 2 months and will be forwarded to the
project manager, and in light of the consequences, to purchase these items owing to funding approval and
supplier selection.
I think as long as mechanical aids are used by the skilled workers and are serviced and examined on a
regular basis, it can avoid the risks.
Purchase and use gas detector before entering to the confined space (hazard category: confined space)
According to ILO 167- safety and health in construction convention, 1988 (no.167) article 13,the
employer must take all defences to ensure that all the workers are working in a health and safety manner
and to ensure the workplace is safer.
According to article 19, the workplace must be secure with adequate ventilation so as to maintain an
atmosphere fit for respiration and to limit any fumes, gases, vapours, dust or other impurities to levels
which are not dangerous or injurious to health are within limits laid down by national laws or regulations
Likelihood of the hazards related to confined space is very high.There is no need to get down to the
manhole for any works. Because the maintenance and cleaning is not done before. So the workers have to
enter the manhole and there is a chance of inhaling toxic gases such as nitrogen oxide,hydrogen sulphide and
carbon monoxide. While doing work in the confined space for the piping and pumping and maintenance
work workers need to enter the tank, manhole and Inhalation of toxic gases and fumes produced in the
confined space due to the absence of proper ventilation It will severely affect the workers and checking
supervisors,Workers who work inside, especially welders. Engineers, safety officers when inspection time..
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 So the likelihood is very high in the case of confined space accidents. The confined space worker and
supervisor including totally 15 workers are appointed for the confined space work and they are working for 6
hours a day in manholes and tanks so there is a chance of affecting workers in the 6 hours.

Severity of the rsi can be categorised as Major to Catastrophic, in the situation of confined space
injuries.While working in a confined space the workers supposed to inhale the toxic gases like hydrogen
sulphide, nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide.It can cause issues like nausea,eye inflammation and loss of
consciousness. If the amount of toxic gas is 500-700 PPM, it will cause death due to asphyxiation.

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.
Before entering the confined spaces they have to test with a portable gas detector whether toxic gases are
present. It will help to reduce the risk to a great extent. The detection of toxic and flammable gases is fast
and reliable. We can assume the manhole is safe or not by identifying the oxygen level and identifying the
safety from toxic gases.
I gave this task to the Purchase manager within the time scale of 1 month. The financial department will
provide the source to buy the gas detector and the purchasing officer will find the best dealer to buy the gas
detector. I hope the purchase manager will complete work within the allocated time period.
I think the action will not fully control the risk because gas detectors can help to prevent worker injury or
exposure to toxic gases. Gas detector will help to identify the poisonous gas and avoid the risk. But other
possibilities of toxic gases leak after the entry of workers So the action will control 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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As per my company policy. I should review the risk assessment each 6 months. I did my risk assessment on
08 – 04 - 2022 Then so I am setting the date of review at 02 – 10 – 2022.Even though I will make sure that
risk assessment is needed before the assigned date because of some unexpected conditions like,
➢ If introducing altered or new working methods or any new work equipment.
➢ If there is any change in curren following legislation or international standards.
➢ If any occurrence of accident or incident or ill-health effect in the workplace.
I will arrange a meeting with all the management officials, safety officers, supervisors and engineers to share
my findings with them about high and medium hazardous equipments and situations in the work site.I will
also request that the risk assessment summary and actions to be taken be posted on the company’s website and
on the safety notice board for easy access by workers. Also give some prevention measures and methods to
reduce the repeated accidents occurring in the workplace.
To monitor the progress of my risk assessment, I will set a reminder system 1 week before the end of the
action. I will contact the person responsible for each control action in my risk assessment and ensure that the
action is completed within a certain timeframe, if an action is delayed then I will ask the reason why the
action was not completed on time this can sometimes be caused by lack of skilled workers for certain
activities or lack of financial resources for management.I will find the reason, for example financial reasons
or other resource issues. If I find any failure in the safety procedures then I will take that into the attention of
the organisation’s authority to avoid unwanted hazards and advise the authority to take action against anyone
who is violating the safety procedures.
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