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* Agritech Limited
Site location* Hattar road, pcfl colony, Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.
Number of workers 890
Pakistan's first nitrogen fertiliser factory was Agritech (Formerly Pak-American Fertilizers LTD) . It
began production of ammonium sulphate in 1958, with a capacity of 50000 MTPA, using local coal
and gypsum as raw materials. In 1968, the capacity was increased to 90000 MTPA..

General description of the organisation
The company's main products are urea (Tara urea) and single super phosphate. Urea is the most
commonly used fertilizer in the country, supplying 46 percent nitrogen. Urea is one of the most
reliable fertilizers, with a nitrogen content of 46%. Globally, single superphosphate is used as a
phosphorus and sulphur substitute. The SSP is considered the cheapest source of phosphorus in
Pakistan. The plants' designed capacities are 600 MTPD for ammonia and 1050 MTPD for urea.

Work is done in two shifts at Private ltd: general shift and regular shift. The general shift is
9 hours long, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off. The regular shift
is an 8-hour day shift with three shifts per day and one day off per week.
Raw material storage, scrubbing units, prilling section, cooling towers, screening area,
Description of the area to be included in the
mechanical warehouses, factory, boiler house, power plant, and residential area were the
risk assessment
areas I assessed during this risk assessment.

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 General Manager and HSE Manager both are responsible for the health and safety of workers.
Both ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications have been obtained by Agritech. Fresh,
Any other relevant information state-of-the-art MW Kellogg's Process Ammonia & Toyo's ACES Urea Plants replaced the old
ammonium sulphate plant

* 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 competed your risk assessment.
Outline how the risk assessment was
carried out this should include:
 sources of information consulted;
 who you spoke to; and
 how you identified:
- the hazards;
- what is already being done; and
- any additional controls/actions
that may be required.
I researched the HSE executive UK website, the Pakistan factory act, ILO conventions
and guidelines, and some authorised fertiliser industry codes of practise before visiting
the agritech site. I researched the whole industry's mechanism. from
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/using-pesticides/codes-of-practice/code-of-practice-for-
using-plant-protection-products.htm
After reviewing all of these materials, I went to the Agritech site and noticed various
dangerous behaviours in various plant areas. I identified a number of risks and the
company's controls to resolve them. I have spoke with the plant's safety supervisor and a
few other responsible individuals, who provided me with a summary of the plant's
activities. I started asking questions of some of the workers who would have been
involved in the activity.
I got some ideas for additional controls from www.hse.gov.uk, www.osha.gov, approved
codes of practises, the Nebosh ig2 book, and other hse websites. When deciding on
controls for noise I visited https://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/roadshow/al7.pdf which
helped me in identifying Noise hazards and its controls

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 Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name: Agritech Private ltd

Date of assessment: 6 June 2021
Scope of risk assessment: Storage area, scrubbing units, prilling section, cooling towers, screening area, mechanical workshops, warehouse, boiler
house, power plant, Packing plant and residential area

Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
Work Operators and Worker 1. Safety Guards should be HSE in
Equipment The job was given to the most installed around the mixing 14 days charge
and As worker was wearing competent worker. machine (5)
machinery loose clothing while
working on the fertiliser On the mixing machine, there 2. It should not be permitted Always
mixing machine and there was an emergency stop to work in loose clothing. Workers
Entanglement
were no safety measures button. Represent
hazards might
in place, there was a 3. For all machinery, a weekly 15 days ative
happen as
greater chance of There were safety signs. risk assessment should be (2)
worker is
entanglement, which performed.
wearing loose
might result in fractures Workshop
clothing while
or significant personal 4. Tight clothing, such as a 7 days Supervisor
operating on
injury. coverall, should be (1, 3,4,)
the fertilizer
provided
mixing
Because of the possibility
machine with
of entanglement, wearing 5. Supervisory inspections
missing guard
loose garments around should be carried out on
10 days
heavy machinery is the job.
extremely risky.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
Fire Workers in maintenance fire extinguishers inside the 1. Remove the acetylene 1 day Maintenanc
workshop maintenance workshop were cylinders as soon as e engineer
Some provided possible. (3)
acetylene 2. Warnings should be posted 2 day
cylinders were Due to sparking or A permit has been given to Workshop
kept near the combustion from an repair the electrical 3. Maintenance of fire 3 days Supervisor
electrical unsafe distribution board, distribution board's cracked extinguishers (1,2,4,5)
distribution there is a significant glass cover.
board in the chance of fire, which can 4. Develop and implement a
maintenance result in major burn system for inspecting and 2 weeks
workshop, injuries, deaths, and Unauthorized persons were maintaining records of
which had a property damage. not allowed in the area. compressed gas cylinders
shattered on a regular basis.
glass cover,
and some In the event of a 5. Set up a suitable place for 1 month
cables were significant fire, gas cylinder storage that is
also outside employees will inhale a properly ventilated.
the distribution lot of smoke, which might
board. result in burns, injuries,
and death.
Hazardous Workers working with
Substance granulators, contractors and General ventilation is done 1. Electrostatic precipitator 1 month Mechanical
visitors may also be should be installed to control Manager (1,
affected Safety signs for mask are overall dust 2)
A lot of dust is displayed
generated 2. New high-efficiency bag filters 1 month Area
inside the As some employees were should be installed. Manager (3,
granulating and not wearing masks, the final Workers were provided with 4, 6, 7)
prilling area, product is granulated in masks 3. Spraying water on the ground 3 days
and workers granulators with the aid of to keep dust at least HSE

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
were exposed sunlight, resulting in a Supervisor
to it. significant amount of dust 4. Face masks should be given (5, 8)
being produced and and used. 1 week
workers being exposed to it.
5. To reduce exposure, shift 1 week
Urea dust has a variety of rotation of staff is needed.
negative health effects,
including respiratory tract 6. A successful housekeeping 1 week
symptoms, dermatitis, lung programme is needed.
inflammation, allergic
reactions, nasal and throat 7. A new health monitoring
irritations, asthma, and system is being introduced, 1 week
even cancer. which will enable workers'
health to be monitored in real
time.

1 month

Noise Operators and Workers A noise exposure limit of 85

inside power plant, decibels has been developed. 1. All employees should be 1 day Store
Generators visitors given earplugs. Manager (1)
made a lot of Ear plugs are available, but
noise inside Inside the power station, only in a small quantity. 2. The generators would be 1 month Mechanical
the power generators are producing surrounded by an acoustic Manager (2,
station, and extremely loud noise of There were warning signs up. enclosure. 5)
employees 100 decibels, above the

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
didn't wear ear safe limit of 85 decibels. 3. A noise assessment will be 1 month HSE
plugs. Loud noises reduce conducted. Manager (3,
employee morale, 6, 7)
preventing them from 4. Schedule the job rotation 10 days
focusing on their duties and rest breaks for workers Activity
and completing their working in high-noise Manager (4)
work. areas.

5. The generators must be 10 days

The willingness to listen well maintained.
is also affected.
This can cause excessive 6. Workers get noise-related
ringing in the ears, training. 1 month
emotional fatigue and
stress, and hearing loss.

Toolbox discussions took 1. Notify the area supervisor 1 day Foreman

Working at Workers working on the place. and remove the worker (1,2)
height settling tank. securely.
It may lead a worker to PPE were given as needed. Assistant
At the top of fall into the settling tank, 2. To eliminate visual Manager
the sludge resulting in drowning, inspection, install turbidity 1 week Utilities (1-
settling tank, bone fractures, spinal and sludge concentration 4)
which was injuries, or death. meters. Safety
opened from Officer (4)
the top, a 3. To prevent a person from
worker was falling, provide a strong 1 month
performing a A fall from a great height guardrail and a fall arrest
visual might result in significant device.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
examination to physical injuries,
check for fractured bones, and 4. Develop and put in place
turbidity and even death. safe operating procedures.
sludge Work at Height Operating
formation. Procedures 1 week

Confined Workers involved in the task
spaces
Confined spaces have
Maintenance limited access and egress
staff carrying and are enclosed and
out cleaning Maintenance staff were
and carrying out cleaning and
maintenance maintenance activity inside
activity inside the reactor unit.
the reactor unit.
Working in a confined place
can result in asphyxiation,
loss of consciousness,
hazardous gas inhalation,
and even death.
5. No further controls required in N.A N.A
A certified gas tester is on hand. this activity
Low-voltage lighting is used.
Gases are being monitored.
Workers are skilled.
There are communication tools
available.
For confined space entry, a
permit is obtained.

The procedure for lockout and

tagout is completed.

There are emergency and

rescue teams on hand.

There is good ventilation.

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

Isolation is done.
PPEs are available.

Fire prevention measure are

taken
Vibration Worker involved in
activity Only authorized staff were 1. Grinding machine 3 days Activity
Work of allowed to use grinder maintenance should be Supervisor
grinding near The worker is constantly done to reduce (3, 5, 6)
the packaging exposed to vibrations Workers were well informed vibration
plant was from the grinding on vibration hazard Mechanical
carried out machine, which has a 2. The machine's 3 days Supervisor
negative impact on his lubrication to be done (1, 2)
health.
3. Allow for some breaks 1 day
to decrease exposure.
Hand arm vibration
syndrome, loss of grip, 4. Gloves that absorb 1 week
muscle weakness, vibrations should be
tendon injuries, and joint given.
issues are all caused by
vibration hazards. 5. Surveillance of the 1 month
worker's health

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
Hazardous Sweepers and other Workers were given personal 1. Provision of proper vacuum 2 weeks Store In
Substances cleaning staff and protective equipment (PPE). cleaner charge(1)
workers may be affected
Sweeper was as well. 2. Water bowsers spray on Activity
observed the dust to keep it down. 5 days Supervisor
physically Sweepers were (2, 3, 4, 5)
sweeping the physically sweeping the
powdered raw coal and material dust, 3. Frequent Breaks should be HSE
materials, which created a lot of given to the sweeper Supervisor
coal, and dust. dust, that he was 1 day (6)
inhaling. 4. Sweepers must wear
masks.
Inhaling dust irritates the
nose and throat, causes 5. the number of sweepers 1 day
infections in the should be increased for
respiratory tract, and can this activity
lead to lung cancer.
6. Provide training on the 1 month
effects of dust and how to
minimize them.

Load Operators and other The crane's safe load 1. Immediately stop the 1 day
Handling employees in the capacity was fulfilled. activity Activity
equipment ammonia plant Supervisor
An experienced crane 2. Overhead crane slings 1 week (1, 2, 3, 4,
With broken Welding was to be done operator was in charge. that have been 5)
slings, an on the second floor of the damaged should be
overhead ammonia plant, and an Outriggers were fully opened replaced. HSE

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
crane was overhead crane was Supervisor
used to move utilised for moving, but 3. Crane and slings must (1, 3, 5)
welding gas the slings were broken, be inspected on a 1 week
cylinders to and the load may fall and regular basis.
Ammonia’s explode.
plant second 4. Proper maintenance 10 days
floor. Workers may suffer program for crane
physical injuries,
shattered bones, and 5. Supervision of the 1 day
even death as a result of activity must be done
this.

Hazardous Pipe operator To install and detach the pipe,

Substances training was provided. 1. Redesign the acid transfer 1 week Safety Officer
Contact with corrosive mechanism to eliminate the (4)
Sulphuric acid sulphuric acid can cause use of hoses or temporary
was moved skin or eye burns in this connections by ensuring Finance
from a storage dangerous situation. permanent pipeline Manager (2)
tank to a Exposure with acid can connections.
processing cause irritation, illness, and Chemical
vessel via hose, even blindness. 2. Make hand and face 1 day Engineer (1-
however the protection available and 4)
pipe operator enforce its use
failed to use
hand and face 3. Establish and implement
protection while safe operating procedures 1 week
attaching or (SOPs) for the handling and
removing the transportation of strong acids.
hose. 4. Provide instruction on how to 1 week

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

Health welfare Housekeeping staff, waste For identification, wear red 1. Ban on handshaking and 3 days Site Engineer
and work collector truck driver and or a brightly coloured vast. Soap should be given with a (1,2)
environment helper hand washing facility
(COVID-19) While on the work, maintain
As Covid 19 is in full swing a social distance. 2. Disposable cups and plates 1 day
Bio-Waste and a contaminated surgical should be used for eating and
Management mask and handshaking Wearing a surgical mask drinking.
workers were could potentially spread the
wearing each disease. HSE
other's 3. To prevent the transmission Two weeks Officer(3,4,5)
contaminated Covid-19 is an illness that of disease, smoking areas
masks and can be fatal also and rest areas should be kept
handshaking away from resident
employees.

4. Rest shelters should be 1 day

disinfected with hypo or other
suitable disinfectant.

5. Vaccination of all workers to 1 month

be done.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales
category and and how? required? for further Responsible
hazard actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
Slips and Contractors and visitors, 1. Ensure that the wires 1 day Activity
trips as well as workshop staff Housekeeping is done once a are properly and safely Supervisor
and other workers who week managed. (1)
Cables from a enter the workshop.
drill machine 2. Ensure a good 3 days Area
and a gas Cables scattered over the Employees has been given housekeeping. Supervisor
cutter were entryway floor are a proper training on tripping (2,4, 5, 6)
scattered in tripping hazard. A trip hazard 3. Help the relevant 1 day
the hazard was also created . personnel. HSE
workshop's by poor housekeeping supervisor
main underneath the pre- 4. Place trip hazard safety 3 days (3, 5)
entrance, and heater unit. warning boards in
there was strategic places.
poor Workers may trip and fall,
housekeeping resulting in cuts, bruises, 5. Inspections of the 1 days
below the pre- and other personal workplace for trip risks
heater unit, injuries. on a daily basis
causing a trip
hazard. 6. Cleaning will be done
twice a week. 1 week

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral 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 and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial Moral Arguments

arguments The management of Agritech Limited has a moral obligation to protect the safety of its
workers at work and in their offices, so that they are not exposed to any hazards or risks to
their mental and physical health. Manpower is an essential component of any company,
large or small, who work together to ensure the company's success and, as a response
they earn money for themselves and their families. A single person's death is not a single
person's death but all of his dependent suffers the same pain. As a result, it is the moral
responsibility of management to safeguard the employees' health and safety so that they
feel safe and inspired to execute their jobs. It will not only keep them loyal to the
organisation, but it will also make them more productive.

Financial Arguments
Organizations suffer financial losses as a result of accidents and injuries. When we
consider the financial costs of injuries to businesses and individuals, managing health and
safety becomes even more important. Direct and indirect costs, as well as insured and
uninsured costs, are all types of costs related with injuries and accidents. First-aid
treatment for employees in the event of an accident, sick leave compensation for workers,
repairs or replacement of damaged equipment, plants, or property, lost or damaged
product, and lost production time while dealing with injuries are all direct costs.

Indirect costs include lower employee morale, which has a direct impact on productivity,
quality, and efficiency, time and money spent on hiring and training new employees,

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 damage to the company's reputation, which is difficult to earn, and damage to labour
relations with individuals and other organisations.
Insured costs are those for which you can get coverage from an insurance company in the
event of a loss or damage. Compensation given to workers, medical expenditures, damage
to plant or property, and legal fees linked with a legal claim for compensation are all
examples of insured costs.
Because of their nature, some charges are uninsured. Such costs are intangible and
difficult to quantify.

General Legal Arguments :

Aside from moral and financial arguments, there is another important reason to control
workplace health and safety: legal factors. There are various international and national rules
that govern occupational health and safety that must be observed; failure to do so may result in
authorities taking action against company or being prosecuted in court.

Agritech Limited is legally obligated to create a safe working environment for all employees
and to protect their safety. It must comply to the Pakistan Factory Act of 1934 as well as
ILO conventions and recommendations.

Justification for action 1

Overhead crane slings that have been damaged should be replaced. (Hazard category “Load
Action
handling equipment”)

Specific legal arguments For Slings of Crane ILO Convention C152 Article-21 says “Every lifting appliance, every item
of loose gear and every sling or lifting device forming an integral part of a load shall be--(a) of good
design and construction, of adequate strength for the purpose for which it is used, maintained in
good repair and working order and, in the case of a lifting appliance in respect of which this is
necessary, properly installed”.

Pakistan Factory Act 1934 Article 33 says “33. Cranes and other lifting machinery. - (1) The
following provisions shall apply in respect of cranes and all other lifting machinery, other than hoists

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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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and lifts in any factory : - (a) every part thereof, including the working gear, whether fixed or
movable, ropes and chains and anchoring and fixing appliances shall be - (i) of good construction,
sound material and adequate strength ; (ii) properly maintained ; (iii) thoroughly examined by a
competent person at least once in every period of twelve months, and a register shall be kept
containing the prescribed particulars of every such examination ; (b) no such machinery shall be
loaded beyond the safe working load which shall be plainly marked thereon ”
When handling a load with damaged slings, there is a high likelihood of the load falling. Because
the overhead crane slings are completely damaged, they may break and the cylinders may fall.
Lifting a cylinder is also an unbalanced load that increases the likelihood of the load falling.
For severity we can use following categories
 Minimal: no injury or damage happened.
 Minor: injury happened requiring first aid treatment or negligible damage to the
equipment and machinery.
 Major: injury happened requiring hospital treatment, recovery time, and/or important
damage to equipment and machinery.
 Fatal: injuring causing disability or death, and loss of equipment, machinery or
building.
The severity of injuries in the event of cylinders falling is Major to fatal and also very high. A
cylinder could collapse on a worker or explode, resulting in serious injuries, permanent disabilities,
and even death.
As slings on the overhead crane are completely damaged and can no longer support a large load,
replacing them with new ones can reduce the risk of the load falling and the slings breaking. Slings
must be brand new and have a life span, and their current state clearly indicates that their life span
has passed. As a result, they must be replaced with new ones in order to prevent the burden from
falling.
I've given it a one-week deadline and assigned it to an activity supervisor. Slings can be purchased
or issued from the store during this time if they are available.
This action will reduce the chances of falling of loads however other actions should also be taken to
fully control the risk
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Justification for action 2

Safety Guards should be installed around the Mixing machine (Hazard category “Work
Action
Equipment “)
According to Pakistan Factory Act 1934 article 26(1) “In every factory the following shall be
Specific legal arguments
securely fenced by the safeguards of substantial construction which shall be kept in position while
the parts of machinery required to be fenced are in motion or in use, namely - (a) every moving part
of a prime mover, and every fly wheel connected to a prime mover” Similarly, According to ILO
Recommendations on occupational health and safety, (R164) states that “Dangerous parts of the
machinery during operation shall be fully guarded and shall be ensured that guards are placed in
right positions and are appropriate to machinery.”

ILO. Article 16-1 of ILO Convention C 155 states that, “Employers shall be required to ensure that
so far as is reasonably practicable, the workplaces, machinery, equipment and processes under their
control are safe and without risk to health”.

Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of entanglement of clothes in mixing machine is very high As worker was
wearing loose clothing while working on the fertiliser mixing machine and there were no
safety measures in place, there was a greater chance of entanglement, which might result
in fractures or significant personal injury.

The Severity of Entanglement of clothes in mixing machines is Major and high as Loose
garments can easily become caught in machine and wearing loose garments around
heavy machinery is extremely risky. Entanglement problems occur in a variety of forms,
with varying degrees of severity.

How effective the action is likely to be in Safety Guards should be installed around the mixing machine as the workers would not be able to
controlling the risk. This should include: come in physical contact with these machines moving parts and this will improve the safety of the
workers who are working on such machines.
 the intended impact of the action;

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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 3
Action
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
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That’s why I suggested safety guards installation which will eliminate the hazard.
I have given this work to workshop supervisor and given time of 2 weeks for this as installation of
guard rails will take some time. I hope he will complete it in given time.
This action will fully control the risks of entanglement and cutting unless the guard is installed and
present around the machine
Electrostatic precipitator should be installed to control overall dust (Hazard category: Hazardous
Substance)
According to Pakistan Factory Act 1934 Article 33-L, Employers of manufacturing
industries must take all preventative measures to reduce exposure to hazardous gases and
dust. Also, according to Pakistan EPA act 1997 article-14 says that generation and
handling of hazardous gases must not exceed the provisions set by agency. Similarly,
according to Pakistan Factory Act 1934, Section 33-L says, “These laws imply that
provision of safety control measures to workers in workplaces where dust and toxic gases
are evolved is responsibility of employer.”
Also, according to Pakistan Factory Act 1934, Section 33-L says, “These laws imply that
provision of safety control measures to workers in workplaces where dust and toxic gases
are evolved is responsibility of employer
The likelihood of dust being produced during the process, as well as the risks of inhaling it,
are extremely high. Workers were exposed to and inhaled this dust because the carding,
opening, and spindle sections produce too much dust during process.
The severity of exposure to this dust is Major and also high since workers inhale a large
amount of dust, which can harm them in a variety of ways, including skin illnesses, asthma,
eye, nose, and throat irritation, chronic bronchitis, and hypersensitivity. They will require a
hospital treatment.
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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.
In the Agritech Limited, I suggested installing an electrostatic precipitator to control dust
hazards. Dust is produced during fertiliser production, and electrostatic precipitators are
very effective at reducing the overall dust concentration. Electrostatic precipitator will be
really useful in this situation.
I've given the Mechanical Manager One month to do this work as Budget will be allocated
and then purchase and installation is done. I'm hoping it can be completed in this time
frame.

This action will reduce the chances of inhaling dust however other actions should also be taken to
fully control the risk

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

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  Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.
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 Agritech Limited’s policy is to review its HSE documents and Risk assessment every 12
months, I've opted to review my risk assessment on 06 June 2022. However, I will examine it
anytime I detect any major accident or changes in procedures or machinery, national or
international laws, or the number of workers on site.
I'll meet with the Safety Manager to discuss the findings and observations from the site visit
and to receive clearance for all of the required actions. Then I'll develop a presentation for the
line managers and site engineers to inform them of summary of the risk assessment and their
duties and roles in ensuring health and safety. To get this information about my findings to
workers, I'm going to set up a toolbox talk straight away and discuss my findings and actions
with them. A summary of the risk assessment will be emailed to all employees, and for
laborer’s, it will be posted at various areas relevant to the activities taking place in that location.
To ensure effective follow-up, I will create an action plan and list all of the activities to be
completed, along with a timeframe and responsible person. A week before the closing time, I will
make a reminder in my action plan and place sticky notes on my table, and I will contact the
relevant person to inquire about progress. If the action is taking place\, I will keep track of it in my
diary. If no action is made by the deadline, I will ask for an explanation and set a new deadline
while informing the HOD. If the task is not completed, I will meet with the responsible employee as
well as the HOD. I'll also inform the plant's HSE Manager and GM about this I'll ask for their help in
finishing up the actions in a timely manner. I'll additionally request resource allocation if a task isn't
completed because of it.
Learner name: Ali Waqar Page 19 of 19