LGC-RA-009 Rev 0 - Working at Heights

Risk Assessment Doc No LGC-RA-009
Rev 0
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Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023
Nature of Risk Assessment: LGC-RA-009 Rev 0- Working at Heights

Plant Equipment Process Layout Other: Site Operations
Type of Assessment: Construction Work Risk Assessment
General Specific New Revision – Rev 00
Reason for Assessment Exposure to Construction Work
Designation Name Signature Date

Risk Assessor Ronald Henery
Construction Manager Johnny Lightfoot
Construction
Richard Sebueng
Supervisor
Highest Final Sign-off

Designation Name Signature Date
SIB Construction
Jimmy Kukard
Manager
SIB HSE William Mateboge
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Risk Rating Table

Date: 25 Jan 2023
Project: UK 20007 PLC and Server Room Upgrade
What you need to do:
1. Consider what can go wrong that can hurt someone
2. Determine what the most likely outcome would be - Consequences
3. Determine how likely those consequences are - Likelihood
4. Calculate the risk rating
5. Required action
Consequences: (How severely could someone be hurt)

Severe death or permanent disability to one or more persons
Major hospital admission required
Moderate medical treatment required
Minor first aid required
Insignificant injuries not requiring first aid
Likelihood: (How likely are those consequences)

Almost certain expected to occur in most circumstances
Likely will probably occur in most circumstances
Possible could occur at some time
Unlikely is not likely to occur in normal circumstances
Rare may occur only in exceptional circumstances
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CONSEQUENCES
LIKELIHOOD Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Severe
1 2 3 4 5
Almost certain
M H H EH EH
A
Likely
M M H H EH
B
Possible
L M H H EH
C
Unlikely
L L M M H
D
Rare
L L M M M
E
Risk
Required action Decision Level Code
level
Ext/High The proposed task or process activity must not proceed. Steps must be taken to lower General Manger GM
the risk level to as low as reasonably practicable using the hierarchy of risk controls.
High The proposed activity can only proceed, provided that: Project Manager PM
(i) the risk level has been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable using the
hierarchy of risk controls;
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(iv) A Safe Working Procedure or Safe Work Method has been prepared.
(v) The supervisor must review and document the effectiveness of the implemented risk
controls.
Medium The proposed task or process can proceed, provided that: Line Manager/Site LM
Manager
(I) the risk level has been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable using the
hierarchy of risk controls;
(ii) The risk assessment has been reviewed.
(iii) A Safe Working Procedure or Safe Work Method has been prepared.
Low Managed by local documented routine procedures which must include application of the Engineer/ ENG/SUP
hierarchy of controls. Supervisor
Step Task Step / Hazard Potential Harm Risk Rating Existing / Required Risk Controls (Apply Risk Rating
Process Step Before the hierarchy of Risk Controls After
Implementing Implementing
Controls Controls
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L C Risk L C Risk
Level Level
All employees to follow onboarding processes
related to gaining access to AAP Mortimer
Smelter.
Security related Time loss/ Financial The onboarding process and requirement will be
C 1 L
impact A 3 H conducted in line with the AAP Onboarding
Guide (GSML-ALL-SHE-STD-006-GUI-0001)
and Contractor Management (GSML-ALL-SHE-
STD-006)
All employees to receive Anglo American
Employees not Injuries/ Time loss/ A 3 H Platinum HSE Induction - AFRS training will be
informed of Hazards in Financial impact included before the onboarding process can be C 1 L
Site Access the work area comleted
1
and Egress
All tools and equipment to be declared before
access is granted on to AAP Mortimer Smelter -
Tool/ material lists to be generated and signed
off by the required employees - including
security officials.
Tools and Equipment
Time loss/ Financial B 3 H C 1 L
not declared
impact The said tool/ equipment list to be available
upon request and shall be handed back to the
security official once the tools/ equipment will be
taken off site.
When employees enter the entry turnstiles –

employees to make their way to the PDS office
container, situated on the right hand side of the
site entrance.
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Employees to undergo the required AFRS

training with regards to the PDS system used on
AAP Mortimer Smelter (Schauenburg system).
Employees to ensure that PDS’s are received

and activated/ calibrated before entering work
areas.
Employees to ensure to have the PDS unit on

person at all times – ensure that the PDS unit is
placed/ attached in such a way not to block the
audible sound and vibrating function of the PDS
2 Employees Employee and SME Injuries/ Fatalities/ unit (warning system).
walking on interface Financial Impact A 5 EH C 2 M
site/ in work Employees to ensure to inspect the PDS system
areas during the day to ensure that it still functions
correctly and to monitor the battery level.
Employees to ensure that the PDS system are

returned to the PDS office container before
exiting AAP Mortimer Smelter.
Employees to ensure that acknowledgement is

obtained from SME (Surface Mobile Equipment)
operators when waiting at pedestrian crossings
or when moving around in work areas (2 way
acknowledgement to be obtained).
All vehicles entering Mortimer Smelter will be

fitted with a VDS system.
PDS/ VDS systems that do not function as

required need to be reported and changed
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before work may commence.
Employees to ensure to cross all roads in

designated areas (black and white zebra
crossing) only.
Employees to ensure to inspect the road that

they need to cross – be on the look-out for
Employees crossing Injuries/ Fatalities/ SME’s.
roads in non- Financial Impact A 5 EH
designated areas Employees to ensure to follow the correct steps
when crossing roads:
1. Stop at the boom gates C 2 M
2. Press the green pedestrian button
3. Wait for the boom gates to close
4. Wait for the green light to illuminate
5. Only when the abovementioned steps
has been followed, the employee may
cross the road
Employees to be on the look-out for the

following areas:
1. Pooled water areas
2. Muddy areas
3. Drainage areas (equipment drainage in
walkways)
4. Walkways with an incline/ decline
5. Loose stones C 2 M
Slippery surfaces/ Slip, Trip and Fall 6. Damaged walkways (cracked concrete
uneven surfaces/ Poor Injuries A 3 H surfaces causing uneven surfaces)
ground conditions 7. Painted walkways with pooled water
causing slippery surfaces
8. Walking areas with loose sand/ slag with
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protruding items
9. Walking on tied rebar/ mesh sections
Proper workplace inspections to be conducted to

identify such areas.
All employees to be made aware of the

abovementioned areas.
Walkways to be kept clean and free of debris at

all times.
Dedicated walkways that have over run water/

muddy sections to be reported to AAP HSE
Department and should be avoided.
Employees to be aware of their surroundings at

all times.
Employees to inspect pedestrian crossing for

overspill mud/ slippery substances from plant
outlets etc, before crossing.
Do not store material in front of emergency C 1 L
doors and exit routes or close to edges.
Ensure that ample space is available between

stacked material and equipment for egress in
case of emergencies.
Obstructed Walk- Injuries A 3 H
ways/ working areas When entering a working area ensure that you
without walkways and make time to familiarise yourself with temporary/
emergency exit routes permanent obstructions such as cables, temp
electrical boxes, loose stones etc. on floors that
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can pose a tripping hazard.
Emergency exit routes signs to be installed/

posted in work areas.
Emergency exits to be indicated on site plot

plans.
Employees to familiarise themselves with the

permanently installed emergency exit signs,
routes and assembly/ muster points.
3 Housekeeping/ Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is

Stacking and Poor housekeeping/ Trip and Fall Injuries maintained at all times (before/ during/ after).
Storage stacking & storage A 2 H
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All material and equipment to be stacked in
designated storage areas – all required safety
signage to be posted.
Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is
maintained at all times (before/ during/ after).
Empty boxes must be removed from the office
and placed in the designated area or in the
correct waste bin/ skip.
Poor housekeeping/ Injuries/ Property
C 1 L
stacking & storage in Damage A 2 H Ensure that no material is protruding from edges
offices of office desks.
No stacking of items allowed on top of

cupboards, items are to be placed inside the
cupboard or other alternative.
Work areas are barricaded to keep employees
out of harm’s way. All barricades to be
respected by employees. No employee except
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team members, part of the activity or employees

placing barricade allowed.
"Unauthorised entry" safety signage to be

posted on the barricading.
New walkways to be determined and marked

Not respecting Injuries/ time loss/ A 4 EH should the existing walkways close due to
barricaded areas. work stoppages barricading requirements.
No employee may climb over or underneath

barricading.
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Barricading may not be placed in areas that
obstructs any emergency evacuation route and
emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers).
Solid barricading shall be erected for

excavations and trenches.
Employees should take care of their health and C 1 L

4 should practice proper hygiene practices when
Health and conducting their work in any work environment
Hygiene
The following measures must be taken when
coughing or sneezing:
1. Take other employees into consideration
2. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue,
handkerchief or use the raised elbow method
A 4 EH 3. Throw the used handkerchief or tissue in a
dustbin/ waste bin
4. Clean your sleeve (when you used the raised
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elbow method) with sanitiser

5. Wash your hands with soap and water – use
sanitiser if soap and water is not readily
available
6. Avoid touching your face (eyes, mouth, nose
Employees not Time Loss/ Financial and ears)
conducting proper Impact/ Fatalities
personal hygiene Employees should encourage one another to
practices. perform hygiene self-checks.
Employees who has the following symptoms,

should stay at home and consult their medical
practitioner:
1. A persistent cough
2. A fever (38℃ ) Flu-Like
3. Body aches and pains Symptoms
4. Sore Throat
Employees to ensure that their work stations/

desks are clean at all times.
When utilising a toilet - ensure that the toilet is

cleaned after use - leave the toilet cleaned for
the next user.
Do not flush plastic, hardened paper,

polystyrene or any other material other than
toilet paper down the toilet - blockages may
occur that will put the toilets out of commission
for some time.
Ensure that there are hand wash soap available C 1 L

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- use the hand wash soap to ensure that your

hands are properly washed every time you
utilise the sanitary/ ablution facilities.
Hygiene - sanitary/ Ill Health/ financial A 4 EH
ablution facility usage impact Ensure that ample toilets are available for
employees to use - should toilets not work –
report the matter to the relevant department
immediately
When using alcohol based sanitiser - please
avoid contact with eyes, DO NOT DRINK -
spray/ apply the substance on your hand and
rub your hands (as if you are washing your
hands) until the substance has dried/
evaporated. Liquid sanitiser will only be placed
in purpose made bottles - no water bottles or
any other container will be used
All employees to be made aware of the signs C 2 M

and symptoms of dehydration/ sun stroke/ heat
stroke.
 tiredness
 dizziness
 headache
 feeling sick or being sick
 excessive sweating and skin becoming
pale and clammy or getting a heat rash
 cramps in the arms, legs and stomach
 fast breathing or heartbeat
Dehydration/ sun Ill Health/ Fatalities A 4 EH
 a high temperature
stroke/ heat stroke
 being very thirsty
 weakness
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Management to ensure that ample potable water

is available for employees to drink.
Employees to ensure to drink a lot of water

during the day.
Employees to report to their respective

supervisors/ managers when the feel ill/ unwell.
Employees to ensure that they wear warm
clothes during winter months/ cold weather –
wearing of warm clothes to be in line with AAP
PPE requirements (e.g. winter jackets to be
Cold weather flame retardant etc.)
conditions (Winter Ill Health A 3 H
Months) Employees to ensure that air-conditioning units
are set to a comfortable temperature that suits C 1 L
every employees in the office – in general, air-
conditioning units are not to be set at 30°C.
Legislation, Standards & Procedures to be C 1 L
complied with at all times.
Supervision, Training & awareness to be in
place and proof of communication to be
available.
Risk assessments, Occupational Hygiene

inspection and illumination surveys to be
conducted. (Such inspections/ Surveys to be
Poor illumination in Ill Health/ Work A 2 H conducted by the office/ building owner)
offices/ general work Stoppages/ Financial
areas Impact Lights that does not work properly (flickers)
needs to be reported and repaired.
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Site Management to ensure that ample

illumination is available for employees to
perform their work safely.
Dark or darker areas to be identified and

additional lights to be installed.
No one is allowed to perform any work in open

areas during lightning or rain.
Lightning will be monitored by the Site

Management – management to make the
decision to evacuate the immediate work area
and for employees to make their way to the
office/ stores containers (office/ stores are
properly earthed and will provide the required
protection for employees)
Never run in open areas during lightning storms.
No electrical work is allowed to be performed

during rainfall or lightning.
5 Season Employees struck by Ill Health/ Fatalities A 4 EH C 2 M
changes and lightning. No work of scaffolds or open structures (Roof
inclement Work) is allowed during rain or lightning.
weather Sun Burn
No lifting and rigging activities will be allowed
during heavy rain or lightning storms.
Weather Apps (Accu-weather etc) to be utilised

to monitor weather changes.
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Employees to ensure that sun screen are

applied to avoid sun burn.
Installation of site offices to be conducted in
such a way to minimize the possibility of pooling
water – Container offices to be installed on
designed concrete blocks/ plinths (to be
obtained from container supplier).
Severe rainfall and Property Damage/ B 4 H AAP Mortimer Smelter officials to indicate the
Hail – flooding of office Injuries location where the container office may be
and Work areas installed/ off-loaded – ground conditions to be
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inspected.
Employees to remain indoors during hail storms

– employees to be made aware of slip, trip and
fall risks related to slippery surfaces.
Employees to be made aware of the possibility

of being struck by hail – large hail may cause
serious injuries to employees.
6 Working at Employees to receive the required AFRS C 2 M

heights/ training related to working at heights.
elevated
positions All employees that performs work in elevated
positions (employees that will be required to
wear fall protection/ prevention equipment) will
be trained and found competent by a SETA/
SAQA approved training facility.
All employees will be trained in according to US

229998.
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Untrained employees Injuries/ Fatalities A 5 EH All work conducted in elevated positions will be
conducted in line with the procedural
requirements stipulated in the Working at
Heights/ Fall Protection Procedure.
The Working at Heights/ Fall Protection

Procedure will be conducted by a competent Fall
Protection Planner or Construction Manager.
All employees performing work in elevated

positions/ working at heights to be conversant
with the AAP Working at Heights Procedure and
has the required AFRS Training.
Always wear a safety harness when working at a
height of 2.0m or higher or when any fall
exposure is present (unprotected edges, open
holes, floor openings etc.)
Potential fall Hazards:

1. Unprotected Sides and Edges
2. Floor Openings
3. Wall Openings
4. Pipe Racks and Cable Racks
5. Scaffolds
6. Ladders
7. Pits, Shafts and Manholes
Solid Barricading (Scaffolding) will be installed in

areas that have open or exposed edges –
scaffold barricading will be installed 1.8m away
from the edge – 100% tie off/ safety harness
required safety signage to be installed on
scaffold barricading.
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All hole covers (wall and floor) shall be capable

of supporting, without failure, at least twice the
weight of employees, equipment, and materials
that may be imposed on the cover at any one
time. All covers shall be secured when installed
to prevent accidental displacement by the wind,
equipment, or employees. All covers shall be
marked with the words "HOLE COVER - DO
Employees falling Injuries/ Fatlities A 5 EH NOT REMOVE" to provide adequate warning of C 2 M
the hazard.
Employees working in such areas will be

required to attach their safety harnesses to the
highest point to ensure that should a fall occur,
the employee will be safeguarded from the fall.
If solid barricading cannot be installed or the

barricading will be in the way of the installation
or cause additional hazards, inertia reels/
retractable lifelines will be installed by a
competent person. The inertia reels/ retractable
lifelines will be attached to a solid structure (e.g.
beams, trusses, lugs etc). The integrity of the
solid structure will be determined by an
Engineer, Master Rigger or authorised AAP
Mortimer Smelter official/ SIB Management
official.
Employees must apply the 3 point contact rule

when climbing to higher positions.
Employees must apply the 3 point contact rule

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when ascending or descending steps, ladders,

ramps etc.
All employees must be attached to one point at

all times (100% tie off).
Only competent and medically fit employees will

work at heights.
Construction Management will conduct work

place inspections to ensure that the work area is
free from loose/ uncontrolled items that has the
potential to fall to lower levels. All items found or
identified will be removed from the work area
and will be placed in designated waste
receptacles/ skips or stacking and storage
areas.
Employees to ensure that tie-off points/ anchor

points are available and that such tie-off points/
anchor points are suitable. Tie-off/ anchor points
to be verified by supervision on a daily basis
(e.g. mobile scaffolding with low hand rails –
additional scaffold uprights to be installed to
ensure that employees tie-off to the highest
point)
Workplace inspections to be conducted by site

management to ensure that all open/ exposed
edges are closed and that tie-off points are in
place for areas where handrails need to be
removed for material offloading/ installation.
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All small objects such as bolts, nuts and small C 2 M

tools, will be stored in bolt bags or containers.
Bolt Bags or Containers used to store small
objects will be fitted with a fit for purpose lanyard
– the lanyard will be attached to a solid structure
at all times.
All employees working at heights will be wearing

a chin strap fitted to their hard hats to avoid the
hard hat from falling.
Falling objects Injuries/ Fatalities/ A 5 EH Openings to be adequately closed preventing

Property Damage fall exposure.
Housekeeping to be performed before during

and after activity to prevent loose objects
remaining behind in the workplace.
All tools and equipment used in an elevated

position will be fitted with a fit for purpose tool
lanyard.
All tools and equipment will be attached to the

person (e.g. hand tools). Large/ heavy (e.g.
exceeding the weight of a 4lp hammer) tools and
equipment will be attached to a solid structure.
Employees making use of tools and equipment

in elevated positions will inspect lanyards on a
daily basis before work commences.
Scaffold barricading installed around/ in front of

open/ exposed edges/ holes will be fitted with
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toe boards to ensure that loose items cannot fall

to lower levels.
Ensure that the area below the work area is
barricaded – ensure that ample space is
provided for a drop zone/ exclusion zone.
Other employees Injuries/ Fatalities A 4 EH C 2 M
working below Ensure that the relevant safety signage is
posted on the barricading (e.g.. No
Unauthorised Entry/ men working overhead).
Work will only be done on scaffold that has been
green tagged (safe for use).
No work will be done on wet scaffolding.
Scaffolding will be inspected on a daily basis or

after heavy rainfall or after high winds.
Scaffolding will be inspected by a certified and

appointed scaffold inspector.
Scaffolding will only be erected by certified and

appointed scaffold erectors.
C 2 M
Unsafe Scaffolding Injuries/ Fatalities/ A 5 EH No employee, other than a scaffold erector, may
Property Damage do alterations on any scaffolding.
When climbing onto scaffold access/ ladders,

ensure to maintain 100% tie-off.
When climbing through scaffold trap doors,

ensure to close the trap door when you are the
last person passing through the trap door.
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Alterations made to scaffolds (due to operational

requirements) will be highlighted on the scaffold
hand-over document. Additional mitigations to
be implemented for changes to any scaffold.
Authorisation to be obtained from the AAP

Engineering Manager for the use of mobile
scaffold towers.
Employees to ensure to maintain 3 point contact
– one foot, one hand and eye contact (watch
where you are going).
Ensure to be aware of your surrounding at all

times – inspect staircases for possible loose
steps or for wet/ slippery conditions.
Ascending and Injuries/ Property A 4 EH Be on the look-out for possible snag points/
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descending staircases Damage sharp edges on hand rails that might cause
hand injuries.
Employees to clean their boots, after walking in

muddy conditions, before climbing stairs/ access
scaffold stairs.
Ladders must always have skid free footing
Ladders footing must be on firm level base
Ladders must always be tied down at the top or

held below by a second person.
Ladders must protrude >1000mm (1m) beyond

top rest.
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The ladder’s bottom rest may not be further

away than ¼ of the height to the top rest.
When working on a ladder at a height of 2m a

safety harness must be worn and be attached to
Incorrect use of Injuries/ Property A 4 EH a solid point. C 1 L
stepladders/ ladders Damage
Use both hands to ascend or descend a ladder.
Carry tools and equipment in tool bags or on the

person (Tool Belts).
Hand tools must have lanyards and be attached

to the person when working on/ from a ladder.
No work may be done on ladders in wet weather
conditions.
Daily inspections of ladders must be conducted

by the user and recorded on an inspection
register.
Inspect ladders for loose/broken rungs before

use.
Ladders will be stored in designated areas/

stores only.
All defective ladders will be tagged "DO NOT

USE" and will be removed from service and will
be placed in quarantine or will be destroyed and
removed from site.
All "cat" ladders have been manufactured and

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installed according to specifications and that the

ladder has been signed off and declared safe for
use. Ensure that the external shield/back rest/
barrier of the "cat" ladder have been installed
correctly.
7 Contractor All AAP contractors to submit a HSE File with all C 1 L

Management - requirements stipulated in GMSL-ALL-SHE-
Indirect/ STD-0006-GUI-0001 that will be reviewed and
Design approved (if compliant) before work may
commence.
Failure to ensure
compliance and Contractor HSE Files will be approved before
conformance with site establishment may commence.
Anglo American
Platinum HSE All AAP contractors/ employees to ensure that
Requirements which the Onboarding Process has been completed
includes HSE Time loss/ Work and that all the required signatures are obtained.
Specification, Stoppages/ Financial A 3 H
Mortimer Smelter Impacts AAP Contractors deviating from design
requirements, requirements or deviating from applicable AAP
Applicable legislations and SANS Standards to be notified of such
and SANS standards. deviations and the client to be notified
immediately.
Construction Management and HSE Personnel

to ensure that deviations/ non-compliances
noted are reported to the client.
Work Stoppages will be initiated by the client or

client representatives.
Relevant AAP Standards and Procedures to be
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submitted to all contractors – Contractors to

ensure that the AAP Standards and Procedures
are communicated to all their employees.
Contractors to ensure that all AAP Standards

and Procedural requirements are met and
adhered too.
EHL employees/ Visitors/ Contractors to ensure C 1 L

to follow all HSE Requirements for AAP
Mortimer Smelter at all times
Design Inspections (including HSE Inspections)

and verifications to be conducted to ensure that
site conditions are safe, and that site condition
changes are reported and managed accordingly.
AAP Contractors to ensure that they provide

safe and hazards free working environment to
their employees (as far as reasonably
Exposure to Time loss/ Work A 3 H practicable).
construction health Stoppages/ Financial
and safety risks and Impacts Contractors Supervision to ensure that all
creation of unsafe employees follow the task specific Method
work conditions. Statement, JRA’s and Safe Work Procedures at
all times.
Contractors Supervision to ensure that the

SLAM process includes all employees involved
in the task and that workplace condition
changes, tools and equipment requirements are
communicated.
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Contractors Supervision to ensure that the

correct tools and equipment are available for
employees to utilise to complete the task safely
Employees not following task specific Method

Statement, JRA’s or Safe Work Procedures will
be stopped. The Construction Manager/
Supervisor/ HSE Officer will coach the employee
on the correct way/ manner to perform the task
safely and will remind the employee of his duties
and responsibilities regarding safety in the
workplace.
Unsafe work conditions to be addressed

immediately – the client or client representative
to be notified of all unsafe work conditions.
Proper/ positive communication to be C 1 L

established between all contractors – morning
coordination meetings to be held to ensure that
contractors know where different teams will be
working.
Contractor supervision to ensure to inspect work

areas to ensure that ample space is available to
Contractor Interface – Injuries/ Property E 4 EH conduct their work.
congested work areas Damage/ Work
Stoppages/ Financial Barricading to be installed (where possible) to
Loss split work areas to ensure that contractors do
not work together in specific work area –
congestion in work areas to be avoided at all
times.
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Proper work planning to be conducted for priority

work
The following numbers to be available to work C 1 L

crews at all times (displayed in work areas/
offices):
Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter)

1. Production Manager - Lerato Sithole -
(014) 344 0835 /066 248 6517
2. Section Engineering Manager -
Onalenna Makgwe - (014) 344 0814 /
073 250 4337
Emergency 3. Plant Manager - Simba Kambewa - 060
8 Preparedness 989 8190
4. Process Overseer - Sipho Mkhonto -
(014) 344 0845 / 083 5645952
5. Safety Officer - Elias Mathebula –
(014) 344 0856 / 078 429 5964
6. Safety Officer -Edward Mechile -
Emergency Contact Time loss/ Work A 3 H (014) 344 0837 / 066 289 6191
numbers not known/ Stoppages/ Financial 7. Safety Officer - Claudette Kruger -
available Impacts (014) 344 0821 / 063 6222 066
8. ERT Captain - Teboho Sebata -
078 6078511 / 081 497 8616
9. Senior SHE Specialist – Jaques
Dreyer (014) 344 0842 / 060 550
3815
HOSPITAL (PLATINUM HEALTH):

1. Doctor - (083) 543 2231
2. Doctor - (071) 537 4450
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LGC Construction Management:

Johnny Lightfoot – 0827835955
Richard Sebueng - 0786076314
Elvis Mawela - 0764001730
Ronald Henery - 0828190135
SIB Management
Jimmy Kukard – 076 170 2558
William Mataboge – 076 029 8767
All incident shall be reported. C 1 L
Incidents to be reported to the following

employees/ officials:
1. AAP Mortimer Smelter Control Room
2. Responsible Section Engineer
3. Responsible Project Manager
4. Responsible Construction Manager
Incident Reporting Time loss/ Work A 3 H 5. Responsible HSE Officer
requirements not Stoppages/ Financial
followed Impacts Incidents to be reported as soon as possible.
The incident scene to be preserved (Barricaded
if required) and the required information to be
obtained.
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Obtain Assistance from bystanders to preserve

the incident scene.
All the required documentation for incident
reporting to be completed and submitted:
Incident Time loss/ Work 1. Incident Flash Report
Documentation not Stoppages/ Financial A 3 H 2. Witness Statements
completed Impacts 3. Photos
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All incidents will be handled as a first/top priority.
Incident management to be conducted; the

incident scene shall be preserved (nothing
moved out of the way, unless instructed by the
ERT team/ HSE/ Construction management)
Legislation, Standards & Procedures, C 1 L

9 Ergonomics Supervision, Training & awareness, Risk
assessments, Occupational Hygiene & safety
inspections & assessments.
Employees not to place their body in

uncomfortable positions.
Supervision to ensure that work areas are

inspected and that ample space is available for
employees to conduct the work in a safe
manner.
Employees to not over stretch, work areas to be

Poor Office and Ill Health/ Injuries A 3 H set up for employees to perform their work in
Construction work comfortable positions.
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conditions and Employees to lift with their legs and not with
locations their backs – employees to bend their knees to
perform a lift (manual handling) – do not lift with
their backs.
Employees not allowed to lift or carry a load

more than 25 kg, buddy system to be used.
Offices to be set up in such a way to allow free

movement of employees.
Comfortable chairs and suitable tables to be

purchased for office use.
10 Ensure that the relevant SDS (Safety Data

Sheets) are available for all Hazardous C 2 M
Chemical Substances used by all contractors.
Exposure to Proof of communication to be available.
Hazardous
Chemical Handling and storage of Hazardous Chemical
Agents Substances to be in line with the SDS
requirements.
Hazardous Chemical Substances shall not be

stored in stores/ storage containers that are not
designated for Hazardous Chemical
Substances.
Hazardous Chemical Substance Storage areas

will be clearly marked and will have the required
fire-fighting equipment and first aid facilities as
Incorrect Handling and Ill Health/ Injuries/ B 4 H prescribed by the SDS.
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Storage of Hazardous Financial Impact/

Chemical Substances Work Stoppages No “hot work” will be conducted in areas where
Hazardous Chemical Substances are used or
stored.
Ensure that combustible materials, or material

that might have a chemical reaction to
Hazardous Chemical Substances, are removed
from the direct work area.
Ensure that different Hazardous Chemical

Substances are stored correctly – please seek
advice from suppliers and the Emergency
Response team when storing different types of
chemicals.
Employees making use of hazardous chemical

agents will wear the correct PPE as prescribed
in the SDS.
All employees working in the Mortimer Smelter

site will be in possession of a respirator (Filter
type ABE 1 or ABEK). C 2 M
The respirator will be on person at all times.

Employees to ensure that the respirator pouch is
in a good condition (no tears/ open sections)
and that the strap is fully functional.
Respirator cartridge registers will be completed

Exposure to gasses Ill Health/ Injuries/ B 4 H for each employee – the date of issue to be
(So2 -Mortimer Financial Impact/ captured for each issue of respirator cartridges.
Smelter) Work Stoppages Respirators to be inspected on a daily basis.
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Old/ used respirator filters will be replaced on a

new for old basis – old/ used filters fill be
discarded in hazardous waste bins only.
All leaks/ exposure to be reported to the control

room immediately.
12 Any change in the method that the task is

Management of performed (deviating from the method
Change statement), changes to tools used (additional
tools not mentioned in the method statement)
and or changes in site conditions; Management
to be made aware of such changes.
After changes have been identified; the task will

stop, the work area/ site conditions, tools &
equipment and methods will be reassessed - the
Failure to identify Injuries/ Fatalities/ B 5 EH changes are to be made on the SLAM/ JRA - C 2 M
changes in Method, Work Stoppages/ The changes noted will then be taken to
Tools and or Financial Impacts management for approval.
Conditions
Management to inform the HSE Department of
any changes so that the relevant changes and
associated mitigations can be added to current
method statements, procedures, forms and risk
assessments.
All changes in the method that the task is
performed (deviating from the method
statement), changes to tools used (additional
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tools not mentioned in the method statement)

and or changes in site conditions will be noted,
mitigations implemented and management to be
informed before the task can continue.
The supervisor and foreman to perform a

Identified changes not Injuries/ Fatalities/ B 5 EH Planned Task Observation related directly to the
mitigated Work Stoppages/ work performed - a detailed account of the task
Financial Impacts to be listed when noting/ identifying changes. C 2 M
Changes in method used, tools used and or site

condition changes not identified can lead to
serious incidents. Employees performing tasks
that involves changes are to notify the
responsible foreman/ supervisor immediately so
that the required actions can be taken.
14 Use of Hand All hand tools will be inspected by the "USER" C 1 L

Tools Tools not inspected Injuries/ property A 3 H on a daily basis, before work commences. All
damage hand tools to be fitted with a lanyard.
All deviations will be reported to the relevant

supervisor.
All defective tools will be removed from site (Red

Tag - "DO NOT USE" to be fitted to the defective
equipment).
All hand tools will be colour coded monthly

according to project requirements.
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Hand tools will only be used for the purpose it

was designed for.
No makeshift tools will be allowed on site.
Purpose made/ Engineered Tools to be

approved by an engineer - approved drawings to
be available and the said tools to be placed on a
inspection register.
Incorrect use of hand Injuries/ property A 3 H
C 1 L
tools damage Please remember to take STORED ENERGY
into consideration when using hand tools (e.g.
when loosening bolts, the sudden movement of
the nut when applying excessive pressure etc.).
Please remember to take additional/

uncontrolled movement of steel members,
fittings, doors, lids, mechanical parts etc. into
consideration when loosening/ removing bolts/
pins with hand tools.
All employees will wear eye protection, overalls
and gloves when working with hand tools.
Not wearing P.P.E Injuries A 3 H C 1 L
Specialised PPE will be worn as per instruction
by the OEM for specialised tools and equipment.
All OEM/ Specialised and purpose made tools to C 1 L
be registered on a separate hand tools register.
All OEM/ Specialised and purpose made tools to

be inspected by a competent person - deviations
to be noted and supervision to be informed.
Specialised/ OEM/ Injuries/ Property A 3 H
purpose made tools Damage All OEM/ Specialised and purpose made tool
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design drawings or certificates to be available at

all times.
All OEM/ Specialised and purpose made tools to

be utilised as stated in the OEM or as per the
design (fit for purpose).
All portable electrical equipment will be

inspected daily by the user before work
commences. The required daily inspection
15 register to be completed. The said register will
Use of Portable be available in the store.
Electrical Tools
Deviations will be reported to the direct
supervisor.
Defective equipment will be removed from

Use of defective Injuries A 3 H service and will be sent to the main store for
equipment safe keeping (Red Tag - "DO NOT USE" to be C 1 L
fitted to the defective equipment).
All portable electrical equipment will be colour

coded according to AAP Electricians.
AAP Electrical department will perform the

required initial inspection and will attach the
required inspection tag.
Only competent employees to use portable
electrical equipment. (Employees that have the C 1 L
required trade and or training etc.).
A supervisor will oversee all portable electrical
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equipment's works.
Authorisation from AAP Mortimer Smelter

Incompetent employee Injuries/ property A 3 H Engineer to be obtained for all employees
operating the portable damage working with portable grinders fitted with a
electrical equipment cutting disc.
Employees utilising specialised equipment (e.g.

mag-base drills, core drills, electrical concrete
breakers etc) will have the required training
certificate for the said equipment.
Cable will be placed in such a way that it does
not become a tripping hazards, cables will be
route above employees heads/ next to handrails.
Cables will not be placed across roadways –

cable routing to be planned to minimise possible
Poor cable Injuries/ property A 3 H cable damage.
C 1 L
management damage
Portable Electrical tools may not be picked up,
to elevated positions, by the cord.
Knots may not be tied in cords

Electrical tools will be used for what it was
designed for - according to manufacturer’s
specification.
Guards, handles and other safety attachments

Using incorrect tools Injuries/ property A 3 H may not be removed. C 1 L
damage
Additional fittings (discs, bits, shafts, blades etc.)
to be fitted correctly - fittings to be fitted in a
area where, should the fitting dislodge, the
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possibility of falling objects can be eliminated.

All electrical tools that will be used in elevated
positions will be fitted with a fit for purpose
lanyard.
Lanyards will be inspected on a daily basis, by

Portable electrical Injuries/ property A 3 H the user, before work commences. C 1 L
tools used in elevated damage
positions Portable electrical tools not in use must be taken
to the store, or, must be tied by means of
lanyard, to a solid structure (e.g. handrail or
scaffold tube)(Not in a hanging position).
16 Manual Always wear gloves when handling materials.

Handling and Rough surfaces/ sharp Injuries A 3 H
C 1 L
Lifting edges Ensure that the correct cut resistant glove is
worn when working with thin sharp materials.
The correct lifting application will apply. Lift with
legs, not with your back.
Employees to ensure to take ergonomic factors

into consideration when moving (forward,
backwards and from side to side) (twisting
motion of body parts).
Ergonomic factors to be taken into consideration

when employees receive material and
equipment from a higher level (passing material
from one area to the next)(e.g. pulling cable) –
employees to ensure that the ground conditions
are suitable for the activity and that ample space
is available to conduct the activity.
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Heavy objects Injuries A 4 EH

It is advisable that teams perform warm up
stretches when conducting strenuous activities
that will be performed for an entire shift. (e.g.
pulling heavy cables into position)
Obtain help from fellow employees if the object

is too heavy (25kg per person). Do not attempt C 1 L
to lift or move objects that you know is very
heavy or objects that are to large for one person
to handle.
Mechanical equipment to be considered for the

handling of large, heavy objects (Tele-handlers,
cranes, forklifts etc)
Always carry objects in such a way that you can
see where you are going.
Stack and store material in designated areas C 1 L

only – never stack materials in walkways or
access points.
Stack material is such a way that no corners or

objects stick out of the stack.
Protruding objects Injuries A 3 H
Exposed corners must be barricaded or edge
protection must be installed.
Always use appropriate dunnage when stacking
material on the ground.
Protruding objects that forms part of an

installation (incomplete installation) to be clearly
identified (making use of barricading tape) and
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employees working in the area to be made

aware of the protruding objects.
Incorrect P.P.E Injuries A 3 H Employees will wear the relevant P.P.E for the
C 1 L
task at all times.
When manual handling any equipment/
material, care to be taken for any pinch points
between the material/ equipment that are
moved/ handled and other objects - Never place
any body part in the line of fire.
Please remember to take STORED ENERGY

into consideration when using hand tools (e.g.
when loosening bolts, the sudden movement of
the nut when applying excessive pressure etc.).
Pinch points/ Injuries A 4 EH Please remember to take additional/

C 2 M
equipment movement uncontrolled movement of steel members,
fittings, doors, lids, mechanical/ electrical parts
etc. into consideration when loosening/
removing bolts/ pins/ shafts/ handles with hand
tools.
Please ensure to take possible sudden

movements of doors/ panel doors, tools and
equipment into consideration.
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A competent person will be appointed in writing
Demolition
to supervise/ oversee all demolition work. The
work – Roof Un-supervised work Injuries/ Property A 3 H C 1 L
appointed supervisor will be in the direct work
Sections, Brick Damage
area at all times.
walls, concrete
slabs and A detailed structural survey will be conducted by
plinths a Structural Engineer to ascertain which method
will be used to perform the demolition of
buildings/ structures.
A Structural Engineer will also perform

No structural survey Work stoppages/ A 3 H inspections during the demolition, in stages, to
C 1 L
conducted Financial Impacts ensure that the demolition work is conducted
correctly and to ensure that the current method
statement is still valid.
A detailed Method Statement and WRAC will be

in place for all demolition work.
All roof work will be properly planned.
Removal of roof sheeting, dismantling of roof

sections and removal (lifting out of position) of
roof sections will be conducted by competent
employees.
The weight of roof sheets and roof sections will

be determined by a competent person – weights
of roof sheets and sections will be shared with
the construction team – a detailed method
Incorrect method Structure falling, A 4 EH statement and JRA to be conducted for roof C 2 M
followed – removal of falling employees, work activities.
roof section employees being
struck by material The structural integrity will be determined by a
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competent person before any work (including

the installation of fall prevention equipment) may
commence.
The removal of any part/ section of the roof will

be conducted in methodically from top to bottom
and side to side.
The approved method statement will be followed

to ensure that all relevant steps are taking to
ensure that employees are safeguarded from
injuries.
Brick walls will be demolished from the top

downwards – the work area will be barricaded
(Inside and outside of the brick wall) with safety
signage posted to warn other employees of the
hazards in the work area. Unauthorised entry to
the work area is prohibited whilst demolition of
Incorrect method Injuries, employees brick wall takes place.
followed – breaking struck by falling
down brick walls objects A 4 EH Demolition of the brick wall will be conducted C 2 M
from one side at a time – employees may not
work on both sides of the wall as bricks might
dislodge from its position and fall onto/ make
contact with employees on the other side.
Bricks that are removed will be removed

individually and will be stacked and stored in a
designated area.
Employees removing bricks will wear the

required PPE for the task – rubber gloves will be
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used to ensure that employee are protected

from sharp/ jagged edges. Dust masks will be
worn to ensure that employees are safeguarded
from dust generated from the demolition activity.
Employees making use of hammers and chisels

to remove bricks – hammers and chisels to be
inspected prior to the task commencing. Chisels
may not have any burrs and needs to be fitted
with the rubber type hand protection to protect
employee’s hand when striking with a hammer.
Brick-force in between brick layers will be

removed once the brick wall has been broken
down. The brick-force will be cut off by means of
pliers or adequate wire cutters. The sharp ends
of the brick-force will be bent inwards or will be
struck into the wall by means of a hammer.
The work area will be cleaned after the brick wall

has been broken down, or, after each shift.
Building rubble will be stacked and stored in
designated barricaded areas.
A detailed method statement and JRA to be C 2 M
conducted and be approved for the activity.
Authorisation to be obtained for the use of

specialised equipment to break concrete.
All employees making use of specialised

equipment to break concrete will receive the
required training and will be found competent
before such equipment will be utilised.
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The area where concrete plinths and slabs will

be broken will be barricaded at all times – safety
Incorrect method Injuries/ Property A 4 H signage will be posted on the barricading to
followed – breaking Damage warn other employees of the hazards pertaining
concrete plinths/ slabs to the task performed.
Tools and equipment, including specialised

tools, will be inspected before use. Defective
tools and equipment will be tagged “DO NOT
USE” and will be removed from the work area.
Employees will wear the prescribed PPE for the

task. Specialised PPE will be used as indicated
by the OEM.
Ergonomic factors to be considered for the

selection of employees that will be conducting
the activity
24 Building brick Incompetent Injuries/ Property Only competent and authorised employees may
walls and employees performing Damage/ Work perform brick work.
Plastering the work Stoppages/ Financial A 4 EH C 2 M
Impacts Competence certificates to be available for all
employees performing brick work
All lifting activities will be in line with the Anglo C 1 L
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American Lifting Operations Guideline AA TS

103 002.
All lifting activities will be performed by

authorised and competent employees.
All lifting equipment used will be inspected and

colour coded according to legislative and AAP
requirements
Lifting of material and equipment will be done by

means of mobile crane or Tele-handler.
Lifting building material Injuries/ Property A 4 EH
into position – onto the Damage/ Work Palletised equipment (Palletised bricks) or
required level by Stoppages/ Financial construction buckets will be used to lift building
Crane or Tele-Handler Impacts material (Bricks/ sand/ cement) into the correct
position.
AAP rigging department/ SIB Master Rigger/

AAP Engineering Department to be contacted
before any lift will take place
Lifting Plans/ Rigging studies to be conducted

for all lifts when utilising lifting machines.
All lift plans will be approved before any lift may

commence.
Lifting plans/ rigging studies to be

communicated to all parties involved in the task
(employees, rigger/s, crane operator, HSE
officer and Site Management)
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The working platform/ deck to be barricaded and

only when offloading the material will the
barricading be removed – suitable anchor
points/ hook-on points to be provided to
employees that will be exposed to the open
edge.
Material and equipment will be stacked away

from edges to ensure that it cannot fall to lower
levels.
All building material will be stacked and stored in
pre-determined areas.
Stacking and storage of material and equipment
to be conducted according to the relevant
procedure and AAP Mortimer Smelter
requirements.
Safety signage to be posted on the barricading –

Incorrect stacking and Injuries/ Work A 3 H safety signage to indicate the following:
storage of building stoppages/ financial  Responsible person name, surname
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material. impacts and contact details.
Material and equipment may not be stacked

close to open/ exposed edges.
Material and equipment will be placed on pallets
or adequate dunnage’s.
Material and Equipment will be stacked in such

a way to ensure that it does not obstruct
walkways or roadways
Cement bags will be lifted onto the deck/ floor by
means of mobile crane or tele-handler
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Cement bags will be stacked and stored in a

pre-determined location.
A tarpaulin/ builders plastic will be placed on the

ground before mixing of mortar will be
conducted. Small amounts/ mixes will be made
to ensure that mortar is not wasted.
Alternatively, mixing buckets to be used to
eliminate spillages and wastage.
Shovels will be inspected by the user before

work commences – defective shovels will be
Incorrect methods Injuries A 3 H marked “do not use” and will be removed from
used to mix mortar the work area.
Employees will wear the required PPE when

mixing mortar.
Employees to consider their body position when

mixing mortar - Ergonomic factors to be
considered.
Ensure that ample space is available for mixing

of mortar – employees to be staggered to
ensure that shovels do not make contact with
employees.
Supervision to ensure that adequate access are
provided for employee performing brick work.
Scaffolding will be erected by an approved and

authorised contractor.
Scaffolding landings to be spaced correctly to

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ensure that brick layers do not over reach. Brick

laying may not be conducted from ladders.
Supervision to ensure that the correct bricks are

used – bricks specifications to be supplied by
the client.
Brick work will be conducted by competent

Incorrect method used Injuries A 4 EH employees. C 1 L
to build walls
Although very difficult - supervision to ensure
that all tools and equipment used in elevated
positions are fitted with fit for purpose lanyards
or that additional precautions have been
implemented to safeguard falling objects
(Installation of additional platforms/ enclosed
work areas/ drop zones/ exclusion zones etc)
Profiles and clamps to be set up correctly

according to processes and procedures. Profiles
to be placed in such a way that it does not
obstruct employees in the work area –
employees making contact with profiles,
dislodging profiles from its position.
Care to be taken when fitting the profile clamps -

profile clamps are made of rebar and bent in
such a way to clamp the profiles to the columns
- the clamps can be struck by material or contact
can be made by employees; this will cause the
clamp to dislodge and fall to the ground/ lower
levels.
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Brick layer to ensure to cut and place damp core

in the correct area - the roll of damp core can
easily be knocked off the edge (correct storage)
of the concrete slab and can cause harm to
fellow employees.
Brick layers to ensure that the work area has

been inspected and that other employees are
informed of the task that will commence.
Bricks that are placed on brick force to keep the

brick force in position, needs to be placed in
such a way that it cannot dislodge from its
position and fall to lower levels.
The required Quality inspections and

documentation to be completed, section by
section.
Employees applying plastering to ensure that C 1 L
they are wearing the correct PPE for the task.
Special precaution to be taken for eye protection
as plaster spatter may enter the eyes of
employees.
Supervision to ensure that ample space is

Incorrect method used Injuries A 3 H provided to employees who apply plaster. The
to plaster walls area where plastering takes place to be
controlled - employee movement to be
minimised.
Management to ensure that the correct material

are purchased and used for plaster mixes.
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Supervision to ensure that the scaffold platform

are installed/ constructed at the correct levels to
ensure that employee applying plaster do not
over reach.
Proper housekeeping to be conducted by the

employee mixing mortar.
The work area will be cleaned before the end of

every shift - supervision to conduct regular
inspections.
Redundant material to be removed from the

work area, placed in a designated area for
adequate disposal.
The work area will be clean and debris free at all C 1 L
times.
Bricks and material will be stacked as close to

the work area as possible.
All material and equipment will be stacked and

stored in such a way not to obstruct walk ways
or create tripping hazards.
Congested work area Injuries A 2 H
The lay-out of the paste floor needs to be
considered to ensure that material are stacked
in the correct location.
Equipment and material may not be placed

behind working crews - such equipment and
material may cause tripping hazards
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25 Painting All hazardous chemicals agents used (paint and

solvents) will be accompanied by the SDS for
each product – 16 point SDS with a South
SDS not available Health/ illness/ A 4 EH African contact number and may not be older
C 1 L
injuries than 5 years.
SDS information/ contents will be communicated

to all employees involved in the task.
Employees performing painting will wear the
required PPE as prescribed by the SDS.
Incorrect PPE for the Health/ illness/ A 4 EH Supervision to ensure that the correct PPE is
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task injuries available and worn by all employees. Regular
inspections to be conducted to ensure that the
PPE is in a good state and that the PPE is
adequate for the task.
Supervision to ensure that a natural air flow
(draft) is maintained by opening all doors/
windows/ vents when employees are painting
areas that are enclosed. At no stage may
Poor ventilation Health/ Illness/ A 4 EH painting be conducted if the doors/ windows/ C 2 M
disorientation/ vents are not fully opened.
fainting
Doors and vents to be opened when painting of
walls are conducted.
All hazardous chemical agents will be stored in
the AAP Mortimer Smelter storage facilities –
authorisation/ permission for storage to be
obtained from the AAP Mortimer Smelter
Section Engineer/ Engineering Manager.
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Ample fire extinguishers to be available and

placed in the work area.
Possible ignition sources to be identified and

Fire – ignition sources Property damage/ A 5 EH isolated before work may commence.
financial impacts/ Pre work inspections to be conducted by
injuries/ fatalities supervision to ensure that ignition sources are
isolated – the work area to be clean and free
from debris.
The AAP ERT (Emergency Response Team)
C 1 L
supervisor/ captain to be informed of the use of
hazardous chemical substances/ agents in the
work area – SDS’s to be provided.
Only competent appointed employees may

extinguish fires.
Site Management to ensure that the correct
tools and equipment are supplied and that
ample amount of tools and equipment are
available in the stores.
Defective tools and equipment will be removed

Incorrect tools/ Injuries/ Work A 3 H from site and will be discarded in designated C 1 L
equipment used for Stoppages hazardous waste bins.
painting
Site Management to ensure that tarpaulins/
plastic cover sheets are placed on floors/ over
panels/ equipment to eliminate possible damage
or spillages.
All hazardous chemical agents will be stored in
the AAP Mortimer Smelter storage facilities –
authorisation/ permission for storage to be
obtained from the AAP Mortimer Smelter
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Section Engineer/ Engineering Manager.

No hazardous chemical substances/ agents may
be left unattended in the workplace.
Incorrect storage and Environmental Used/ empty hazardous chemical substances/

disposal of Hazardous impacts/ Fires A 4 EH agents containers or tools/ equipment to be
Chemical Substances/ discarded in designated hazardous waste bins –
Agents AAP Mortimer Smelter Environmental
department to be contacted should hazardous
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waste bins not be available.
26 Installation of All doors supplied to be as per specification from

doors the client.

doors are delivered to site – Quality inspections
Incorrect doors/ Work Stoppages/ A 2 H to be performed before the doors/ hinges/ C 1 L
hinges/ handles/ Financial Impacts handles/ emergency push bars will be accepted
emergency push bars and brought onto site.
supplied
Site Management to ensure that the correct size
doors are delivered to site.
tools are available for the installation of doors/
handles/ emergency push bars. C 1 L
All tools and equipment used for the installation

of doors will be inspected by a competent
person and will be colour coded according to
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Incorrect tools used for Injuries/ Property A 3 H AAP Mortimer Smelter requirements. The user
the installation damage of tools and equipment will conduct a visual
inspection before work commences.
Defective tools and equipment will be marked

“do not use” and will be removed from the work
area and will be placed in quarantine.
Portable Electrical tools (Inspected and colour
coded/ tagged) are available for employees to
utilise.
Site Management to ensure that the power
source/ socket is close by and fully functional –
Site Management to consult with AAP Mortimer
Smelter Electrical department should electrical
sockets not work.
Site Management to ensure that all cordless

(battery operated) tools are fully charged and
that spare batteries are available to complete
the task. Battery chargers to be inspected and
colour coded accordingly.
Fastening devices (screws/ pozi-drive/ anchors/

rivets) will be used in accordance with the
requirements stipulated by the client.
Site Management to ensure that the work area is
clean and free from debris before the installation
of the doors may commence.
Measurements to be taken of the doors and

door frame before the doors will be moved into
position.
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The correct amount (as per design/ OEM

Specification) of hinges to be fitted to the doors
to ensure that the doors open and closes
correctly and that the doors do not become to
Incorrect method Injuries/ Property heavy over a period of time.
followed for the Damage A 4 EH Employees installing doors to be aware of C 2 M
installation of doors possible pinch points in between the door and
door frame – employees may not place any
body part in the line of fire.
Small packer plates/ wood chisels to be used

when aligning the doors before final fitment to
the door frame.
One employee will hold the door in place whilst

the other employee fasten the door to the door
frame. Employees to maintain positive
communication during the activity.
Employees installing doors to be aware of doors

opening or closing during a sudden rush of air/
wind – doors to be left open and tied by means
of a door latch, or, be left closed. Door stoppers
shall be used in areas where door latches are
not available.
Door handles/ locks/ emergency push-bars will

be installed as per design/ client/ manufacturer
specification.
Quality inspections to be conducted for all

installations – QCP not be updated and placed
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in a file for final hand over.
Only competent employees to install form and

support work – employees to be in possession
of the required training certificates.
Form and support work will be conducted under

strict supervision (temporary work supervisor).
Design/ Engineering drawings to be followed
when installing form and support work.
29 Form and Incompetent persons Injuries/ Property E 4 EH
C 1 L
support work installing form and Damage/ Work Soffits to be installed after the inspection of the
(including support work Stoppages support work has been completed – the datum
steel-fixing) to be followed when determining the level of the
soffit.
A Temporary Works Supervisor to be appointed

to supervise all form and support work (CR
12(2))
Form and support work will be inspected by a C 1 L
competent person at pre-determined intervals.
Documented inspections to be placed in the
Lack of inspections Work Stoppages A 3 H HSE file for safekeeping.
Design drawings will accompany all installations.
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Supervision to ensure that the support work C 1 L

(scaffolding material used for support work/ bird
cages) has been inspected by a competent
person and that the required hand-over
certificate/ engineer sign off has been obtained
before the soffit may be installed.
Once the hand over certificate/ engineer sign off

has been obtained, the surveyor will give the
correct heigh of the soffit.
The correct soffit supports will be installed

(yellow beams etc) before the soffit will be
installed.
Incorrect installation of Work Stoppages/ A 4 EH
the soffit deck collapses/ Employees installing the soffit to remain hooked
Injuries/ Property up/ 100% tied off all the time.
Damage
All tools and equipment to be fitted with fit for
purpose lanyards.
The bottom section of the work area to be

barricaded – a drop zone/ exclusion zone to be
established to ensure that falling objects does
not ricochet out of the barricaded area.
Employees installing the soffit to ensure that

nails and small items are placed in designated
containers when working in elevated positions.
Nails will be used to secure shutter-boards to

the soffit supports – employees to be aware of
the possibility of striking their hands with
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hammers.
All shutters (economy form and purpose made/ C 1 L
shutter board shutters) will be inspected before
use.
Supervision to ensure that the shutters are clean

and that the tie bar holes are closed off as
required.
Shutters will be installed/ erected in the location

indicated by the supervisor or surveyor –
detailed chalk lines to be placed on soffits/
blinding/ apron to indicate the line where
shutters are to be installed.
Installation of shutters Injuries/ Property E 4 EH Keys and wedges are to be used for the
– incorrect method Damage installation of economy form (EF) panels –
followed employees to ensure that the keys and wedges
are straight. Gang form type shutters will be
fastened together by means of keys and wedges
and scaffold tube tied by means of “C” clamps.
(Creating a “strongback”)
Wooden shutters will be fastened to te soffit by

means of Cleat installation by making use of
nails. Additional stays will be installed (45°) to
ensure that shutters do not move out of position
(kick).
Employees to ensure that all keys, wedges and

C clamps are placed in containers when working
in elevated positions – limiting the possibility of
items falling to lower levels.
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Supervision to ensure that all shutters are

installed square and level.
Supports to be installed to ensure that the

shutters do not “kick” when the concrete is
agitated with a poker.
Employees working on the soffit/ shutters to take

the supports into consideration when moving
around as the support can become a tripping
hazard – employees to be aware of their
surroundings at all times.
All shutter work will be inspected and signed off

before steel-fixing will commence.
Only trained and competent employees to utilise C 1 L
portable electrical tools.
Only trained/ competent employees to perform

cutting activities with a circular saw.
Supervision to ensure that the employees

working/ utilising the circular saw is familiar with
Cutting Shutter-board/ Injuries/ Property A 4 EH the equipment and that the said equipment is
wooden shutters with a Damage the correct type and size for the cutting
circular saw - use of application
portable electrical tools
The area where cutting will take place will be
controlled and supervised at all times.
A dedicated work area will be allocated for

cutting of wooden shutters/ wooden stays.
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Supervision to ensure that the work surface

where cutting will take place is elevated to
ensure that the blade does not make contact
with other material/ steel or floor sections.
A pre-work inspection will be carried out by the

supervisor to ensure that the cutting area is
clean and free from debris and that the required
elevation is in place to ensure safe cutting
practices are followed.
Employees cutting wooden shutters/ stays with a

circular saw to ensure that the y do not place
any body part in the line of fire - employees
cutting with the circular saw to ensure that they
keep their hands away from the cutting blade
(bottom section of the wooden shutter/ stay.
Employees to steady themselves and place their
free hand on top of the wooden shutter/ stay
when cutting commences.
Supervision to ensure that the SDS for shutter C 1 L
release oil is available and communicated to all
employees that will be making use of the shutter
release oil.
Employees to ensure that the shutters/ soffit is

free from debris – shutters and soffit to be
inspected by supervision before shutter release
Incorrect application of Slip, Trip and Fall/ A 4 EH oil is applied.
shutter release oil Injuries/
Environmental Safety notices and signs to be installed in the
impacts work area, warning other employees of the
shutter release oil application. Shutters to be
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placed in designated areas – employees to not

walk on oiled shutters.
Shutter release oil will be decanted into

designated containers – containers will be
placed away from open edges.
Shutter release oil will be stored in the

designated HCA or Flammable Liquid store.
Shutter release oil will be placed in a drip tray

when using it on site.
Shutter release oil will be applied by means of

roller or paint brush.
Steel fixing will be conducted by competent C 1 L
persons only.
Rebar will be sorted and placed in a designated

stacking and storage area – the storage area will
be barricaded with the required safety signage
posted.
Supervision to ensure that the correct

Steel Fixing – incorrect Injuries/ Property A 4 EH engineering drawing is utilised when setting out
method used Damage/ Work the rebar for steel fixing.
Stoppages
Rebar will be moved by hand (manual handling
and lifting) to and from the storage area to the
work front – proper communication to be
established between employees that will be
moving the rebar. Employees to take possible
pinch points into consideration when handling
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material.
Rebar will be lifted to elevated positions by

crane or will be placed on the soffit by means of
tele handler.
Employees performing steel fixing to be aware

of their surrounding at all times – rebar might
become tripping hazards when not stored/
stacked correctly – multiple rebar sections might
be placed in one area for caging to take place.
Cut resistant gloves to be worn by employees

performing steel fixing.
The correct pliers to be utilised for tying and

cutting the binding wires.
Cut of pieces of binding wires to be removed
from the work area – cut of pieces to be placed
in the designated waste bins for disposal.
Ergonomic factors to be considered when

performing steel fixing – bending/ standing/
movement in a bent position etc.
Only trained, competent and authorised
employees are permitted to cut with an angle C 2 M
grinder.
A hot work permit to be obtained for cutting

rebar/ mesh with a grinder. Hot Work Permit
Cutting rebar with a Injuries/ Property A 4 EH conditions to be adhered to at all times.
grinder (hot work) Damage
The work area to be inspected and all
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combustible material to be removed from the

work area.
The area where rebar/ mesh cutting will take

place will be screened off and a fire extinguisher
will be placed in the work area.
The employee performing cutting activities with

a grinder will wear the required PPE for the task
(Face Shield, hearing protection, eye
protections, apron, spats and flame proof
overalls)
The grinder (4 inch) will be inspected and

tagged according to client requirements - the
user will inspect the grinder before work
commences and a grinder inspection register
will be completed.
Supervision to ensure that the disc of the grinder

is inspected for possible cracks and will ensure
that the disc rating is higher than the rating of
the grinder - the disc to be installed facing the
correct direction. cutting discs will be used for
cutting and grinding discs for grinding.
Supervision to ensure that ample space is

provided so that cutting activities can be
conducted safely.
Used/ damaged grinder discs will be discarded

into the correct waste bins - no used/ damaged
grinder discs to be stored in the tool store.
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Employees making use of grinders to ensure

that they do not have any loose clothing or
jewellery that can become entangled or caught
by the rotating disc - jewellery to be removed
and loose clothing to be tucked in.
Informing/ training & awareness of employees

prior to any lifting/ stacking/ storing activities
where you need to put your hands in underneath
pallets/ tarpaulins/ crates/ panels etc.
Wear gloves at all times when handling

equipment.
Please remember that no fauna or flora may be

harmed on site.
Reptiles,
arachnids and
Please ensure the following when encountering/
insects
35 Accidental contact/ Injuries A 2 H noticing a snake: C 1 L
(snakes,
encounters with a 1. Do not try to catch the snake - Please contact
scorpions &
snake the HSE Department/ AAP Control Room/ AAP
bees)
Environmental Department who will notify the
trained snake catcher.
2. Do not try to cover the snake or move it out of
the way; this might aggravate the snake.
3. Ensure that you keep an eye on the snake,
but keep a safe distance until the snake catcher
arrives.
4. Keep other employees away from the area -
notify other employees that there is a snake in
the area.
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Do not try to remove the bee/s or wasps in the

work area.
Accidental contact/ Injuries A 2 H Please contact the HSE Department/ AAP

encounters with bees/ Environmental Department; the mentioned
wasps etc. Department will contact the bee catcher to
remove the bees.
DO NOT USE Doom or other insect killers to
disperse or kill bees.
C 1 L
Should a swarm of bees be present in a specific
work area; Barricade the area and place
adequate notices/ signs.
Employee to notify their management if they are

allergic to bee stings – the information will be
relayed to the Emergency Response Team in
case of an emergency.
Do not attempt to move the spiders/ scorpions/
insects.
Spiders/ scorpions tend to move out of the way

C 1 L
Accidental contact/ Injuries A 2 H of danger by themselves. If nests are present in
encounters with the work area; please contact the HSE
spiders/ scorpions and Department/ AAP Environmental Department for
other insects assistance.
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Names of workers with whom the above risks have been discussed and to whom specific tasks have been assigned:
Name Signature Date
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Risk Assessment Doc No LGC-RA-009

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

Nature of Risk Assessment: LGC-RA-009 Rev 0- Working at Heights

Designation Name Signature Date

Highest Final Sign-off

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

Risk Rating Table

Consequences: (How severely could someone be hurt)

Likelihood: (How likely are those consequences)

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

(ii) The risk assessment has been reviewed.

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

When employees enter the entry turnstiles –

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

Employees to undergo the required AFRS

Employees to ensure that PDS’s are received

Employees to ensure to have the PDS unit on

Employees to ensure that the PDS system are

Employees to ensure that acknowledgement is

All vehicles entering Mortimer Smelter will be

PDS/ VDS systems that do not function as

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

before work may commence.

Employees to ensure to cross all roads in

Employees to ensure to inspect the road that

Employees to be on the look-out for the

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

Proper workplace inspections to be conducted to

All employees to be made aware of the

Walkways to be kept clean and free of debris at

Dedicated walkways that have over run water/

Employees to be aware of their surroundings at

Employees to inspect pedestrian crossing for

Ensure that ample space is available between

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

can pose a tripping hazard.

Emergency exit routes signs to be installed/

Emergency exits to be indicated on site plot

Employees to familiarise themselves with the

3 Housekeeping/ Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is

No stacking of items allowed on top of

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

team members, part of the activity or employees

"Unauthorised entry" safety signage to be

New walkways to be determined and marked

No employee may climb over or underneath

Solid barricading shall be erected for

Employees should take care of their health and C 1 L

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

elbow method) with sanitiser

Employees who has the following symptoms,

Employees to ensure that their work stations/

When utilising a toilet - ensure that the toilet is

Do not flush plastic, hardened paper,

Ensure that there are hand wash soap available C 1 L

Working at Heights Date 23-11-2023

- use the hand wash soap to ensure that your