Murray & Roberts M.E.I.

After careful consideration to the business and the SAPPI

Kraft site the following Baseline Risk Assessment was done.

Geographical Areas
Office areas
Potential work areas

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Team

T. Vorster – Construction Manager

L.D. Raath – Principle HSEC Practitioner for Murray & Roberts
M.E.I.
P. Correia – HSEC Practitioner
N.B. Samuels – Site Superintendant
Supervisors:
P.D. Lebon, N. Naidoo, T.M. Abrahams & J.H. Jean-Pierre
Activities, Tasks & Occupational Identified Hazards
(Alphabetical order)
1. Colour codes
2. Confined spaces (Assessed in case it might be needed)
3. Cradles for lifting people
4. Ergonomics
5. Fixed ladders and stairways
6. Gas cutting equipment
7. Hand tools
8. Hazardous chemicals
9. Housekeeping
10. Incompetence of employees
11. Labelling
12. Ladders
13. Lifting equipment
14. Lighting
15. Manhandling equipment
16. Noise
17. Painting & spray painting
18. Pollution
19. Portable electrical equipment
20. Sandblasting
21. Sanitation
22. Scaffolding
23. Sudden energy releases
24. Uneven surfaces
25. Ventilation
26. Waste
27. Welding
28. Working in elevated positions
29. Employee unsafe behaviours
Hazard: 1. Colour codes
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Employees could be injured if the wrong Site H.S.E.C. implementation Audits Principal / Site HSEC Practitioners
colour codes are used. Site HSEC Practitioner training Inspections Site / Construction Managers
6 4
Risk
Assessments

Hazard: 2. Confined spaces

Fatalities could occur due to a lack of Lock out tag out procedure Audits Supervisors / Foremen
oxygen and a presence of other gasses. 14 Work permits Inspections 9 Principal / Site HSEC Practitioners
Risk Assessments Site / Construction Managers
Injuries could occur due to bad lighting Risk Assessments Audit Principal / Site HSEC Practitioners
12 9
Work permit system Inspections Supervisors / Foremen
Inadequate or wrong PPE could cause Risk Assessments DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
injuries 12 PPE matrix & training Audits 9 Principal / Site HSEC Practitioners
Work permit Inspections Site / Construction Managers
Any person entering a confined space could Standby for confined spaces Audits Supervisors
be injured or suffocated. 14 Risk Assessments Inspections 6 Principal / Site HSEC Practitioners
Work permit system Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 3. Cradles for lifting people
Cradle could fail and people fell to the Cradle design to be approved by Audits Main Store men
surface. Dept. of Labour Inspections Store men (Site)
Cradle to be tested by an Store issues Supervisors
16 Accredited facility. 12
Risk Assessment Site / Construction managers
Visual inspections
Principal / Site HSEC
Practitioners
Slings and lifting equipment could fail Annual lifting tests Audits Store men (Site)
Three monthly inspections by a Inspections Supervisors / Foremen
16 Competent Rigger & colour codes Visual inspection 12 Principal / Site HSEC
Risk assessment Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Incompetent Crane Operator could Occupational Analysis Audits Principal / Site HSEC
make a mistake and cause injury Work book Practitioners
14 inspections 9 Site / Construction Managers
Risk Assessment HR Officer on site
Crane logbook Labour brokers
High winds could cause the cradle to Written Safe Operating DSC’s Principal / Site HSEC
swing and cause injury to the people. procedures & written safe work Risk Assessment Practitioners
12 procedures. 9
Site / Construction Managers
Supervisors / Foremen
Crane failure Crane logbook inspections DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
Annual lift tests Risk Assessment Principal / Site HSEC
16 9 Practitioners
Toolbox talks Audits
Inspections Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 4. Ergonomics
People could be injured due to Ergonomic survey Audits Supervisor / Foremen
ergonomically bad work positions. DSC’s Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
16 9
Risk Assessments Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 6. Fixed ladders & stairs

Tripping or slipping from ladders or Toolbox talks Visual inspections Supervisors / Foremen
stairs 24 DSC’s 9 Principal / Site HSEC
Practitioners
Falling from stairs without or Toolbox talks Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
inadequate handrails & toe boards. Workbook inspections inspections Principal / Site HSEC
25 9
Risk Assessments Audits Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Failure in ladders or stair structure Workbook inspections DSC’s Buyers
Buying specifications Principal / Site HSEC
3 3
Risk Assessments Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Reckless or carelessness Toolbox talks Audits Principal / Site HSEC
9 Behaviour based safety Inspections 6 Practitioners
Supervisors / Foremen
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 7. Gas cutting equipment
Thermal burns due to open flames or Written safe operating & work Audits Supervisors / Foremen
hot surfaces. procedures. Inspections Artisans
24 Occupational Analysis. 15
DSC’s Principal / Site Practitioners
Risk Assessments Toolbox talks Site / Construction Managers
Exposure to carbon monoxide could Ventilation survey in workshops. Audits Supervisors / Foremen
cause a fatality. Risk Assessments Inspections Artisans
8 4
Toolbox talks Work permits Principal / Site Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Exposure to oxygen / acetylene could DSC’s Audits Supervisors / Foremen
injure employees. Toolbox talks Inspections Artisans
8 6
Inspections Principal / Site Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Glare could cause eye injury. PPE survey Audits Supervisors / Foremen
Toolbox talks Inspections Artisans
6 6
Risk Assessments Principal / Site Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Sharp edges or rough surfaces could Risk Assessments Audits Supervisors / Foremen
cause injuries after cutting. 16 12
Toolbox talks Inspections Artisans
Flying or falling pieces of debris or PPE survey Audits Supervisors / Foremen
metal. 24 Risk Assessments Inspections 10 Artisans
Toolbox talks Principal / Site Practitioners
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 8. Hand tools
Incorrect tools used, could cause Audits Audits Supervisors / Foremen
injuries. Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
16 10
inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Damaged tools could cause injuries. Risk Assessments DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
Toolbox talks Audits Principal / Site HSEC
16 10
Inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Homemade tools could cause injuries. Toolbox checks Audits Supervisors / Foremen
Workbook inspections Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
20 12
Risk Assessments inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Tool failure could cause injuries. Toolbox talks Audits Supervisors / Foremen
Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
16 12
inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
No eye protection could cause eye PPE Survey Audits Supervisors / Foremen
injuries. Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
inspections Practitioners
24 12
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Site store men
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 9. Hazardous chemicals
Pasavating of stainless steel pipes Written safe operating and work Audits Supervisors / Foremen
could cause skin injuries procedures. Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
15 MSDS training inspections 10 Practitioners
Risk Assessments DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Toolbox talks
Storage of reactive chemicals could MSDS training Audits Store men
chemical burns Competent store men Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
6 Adequate storage facility inspections 6 Principal / Site HSEC
Risk Assessments DSC’s Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Inadequate PPE with usage of PPE survey Audits Store men
hazardous chemicals could cause PPE matrix Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
injuries. inspections
21 PPE issue 12 Principal / Site HSEC
Toolbox talks DSC’s Practitioners
Risk Assessments Site / Construction Managers
Inadequate training in the treatment of Training matrix Audits Supervisors / Foremen
a person being exposed to HCS could Medical stations Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
cause fatalities. 16 8
Emergency telephone lists inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 10. Housekeeping
Bad housekeeping practices could Toolbox talks DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
cause trips, slips etc. Risk Assessments Audits Principal / Site HSEC
12 10
Training Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Bad housekeeping on elevated Toolbox talks DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
positions could cause falling objects. Risk Assessments Audits Principal / Site HSEC
30 16
Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
In case of an emergency, emergency Emergency planning Audits Supervisors / Foremen
equipment could be out of reach. Mock emergencies Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
14 8
Colour coding inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 11. Incompetence of employees

Incompetent employees could result Occupational Analysis Audits Principal / Site HSEC
in an injury / fatality Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
30 15
Crane logbooks Labour brokers
Legal compliance
audit
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 12. Labelling
Incorrect labelling of HCS could MSDS training DSC’s Principal / Site HSEC
result in injuries / fatalities Toolbox talks Audits Practitioners
18 12
Risk Assessments Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Inadequate labelling of electrical or Notices & signs training DSC’s Principal / Site HSEC
other equipment could result in Colour coding training Audits Practitioners
injury / fatality. 21 12 Supervisors / Foremen
Toolbox talks Workbook
Risk Assessments inspections Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 13. Ladders

Ladders slipping due to inadequate Toolbox talks DSC’s Principal / Site HSEC
assistance or skid pads. Risk Assessments Audits Practitioners
15 10
Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Ladder failure due to inadequate Risk Assessments DSC’s Principal / Site HSEC
maintenance. Toolbox talks Audits Practitioners
9 6
Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Slipping or tripping while using Toolbox talks DSC’s Principal / Site HSEC
ladders. Risk Assessments Audits Practitioners
24 12
Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 14. Lifting
equipment
Failure of lifting equipment due to Competent Riggers Occupational Principal / Site Practitioners
overloading. Competent Crane drivers analysis Site / Construction Managers
28 Audits 16
Risk Assessments Labour brokers
Toolbox talks Inspections Supervisors / Foremen
Failure of lifting equipment due to Competent Riggers Occupational Principal / Site Practitioners
inadequate testing / inspection. Inspections analysis Site / Construction Managers
28 Audits 16
Risk Assessments Labour brokers
Supervisors / Foremen
Failure of lifting equipment due to Toolbox talks Audits Principal / Site Practitioners
recklessness. 35 16
Risk Assessments DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Failure of mechanics on cranes due Vehicle services Audits Principal / Site Practitioners
to inadequate maintenance. Risk Assessments DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
28 16
Annual lifting tests Labour brokers
Crane logbook inspections Supervisors / Foremen
Injuries due to operation of lifting Risk Assessments Audits Supervisors / Foremen
equipment in bad weather Toolbox talks DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
conditions. 10 8
Principal / Site HSEC
Practitioners
Injuries due to wrong or inadequate Competent Riggers Occupational Principal / Site Practitioners
hand signals / bad rigging practices analysis Site / Construction Managers
24 Audits 16
Labour brokers
Supervisors / Foremen
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 15. Lighting
Injuries due to inadequate lighting Lux surveys in offices and DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
workshops. Audits Principal / Site HSEC
16 6
Toolbox talks Workbook Practitioners
Risk Assessments inspections Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 16. Manhandling material & equipment

Hand or finger injuries due to rough PPE survey DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
surfaces or sharp edges. Toolbox talks Audits Principal / Site HSEC
25 15
Risk Assessments Inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Eye injuries due to dirt or rust build PPE survey DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
up on material or equipment exposed Toolbox talks Audits Principal / Site HSEC
to the elements of nature. 20 12
Risk Assessments Inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Back injuries due to lifting heavy Toolbox talks DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
objects without assistance. Risk Assessments Audits Principal / Site HSEC
9 6
Written safe procedures Inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Hand / finger injuries due to Toolbox talks Supervisors / Foremen
inadequate handling. Risk assessments Principal / Site HSEC
24 15
Written safe procedures Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Inadequate storage of pipes or Toolbox talks Supervisors / Foremen
objects that can roll and injure Risk Assessments Principal / Site HSEC
people. 16 9
Competent Material Controller Practitioners
and storage facilities. Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 17. Noise
Noise induced hearing lose due to PPE survey Audits Supervisors / Foremen
power equipment noise Risk Assessment DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
12 9
Murray & Roberts MEI standards. Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
Pre; - exit medicals Practitioners
Sudden noise releases due to work PPE survey DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
environments Risk Assessments Audits Site / Construction Managers
12 9
Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
Practitioners
High noise areas like workshops Signage and notices DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
Risk Assessments Audits Site / Construction Managers
12 9
PPE survey Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
Practitioners
Hazard: 18. Painting & spray painting
Exposure to HCS without adequate Written safe procedures DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
protection. (Inhaling & skin Risk Assessments Audits Site / Construction Managers
exposure) 10 6
PPE survey Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
Practitioners
Eye injuries due to spray mists PPE survey DSC’s
10 Risk Assessments Audits 6
Inspections
Dropping or falling objects when PPE survey DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
painting are done on pipe racks etc. Lanyards on all tools Audits Site / Construction Managers
10 6
Training in WSWP & WSOP Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
Practitioners
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 19. Pollution
HCS pollution (diesel spills etc.) HCS survey DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
Risk Assessments Audits Principal / Site HSEC
5 5
Toolbox talks Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
HCS pollution due to bad waste HCS survey Audits Supervisors / Foremen
management. Waste management plans Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
15 10
Toolbox talks inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 20. Portable electrical equipment

Electrical shock due to inadequate Monthly inspections DSC’s Store men
maintenance / inspection. Visual inspections before issue Audits Supervisors / Foremen
18 Risk Assessments Workbook 9 Principal / Site HSEC
inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Electrical overload due to inadequate Competent Electrician Audits Supervisors / Foremen
testing. Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
18 9
inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Radiation due to inadequate testing HCS survey Audits Supervisors / Foremen
on Microwave ovens. Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
15 8
inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Thermal burns due to electrical Risk Assessments Audits Supervisors / Foremen
overloads. Continues testing Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
15 8
Toolbox talks inspections Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 23. Sandblasting
The sand used in the process could Risk Assessment DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
create slippery surfaces. Toolbox talk Audits Principal / Site HSEC
3 3
Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Dust could cause eye injury PPE survey DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
Risk Assessment Audits Principal / Site HSEC
15 9
Toolbox talk Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Hazard: 24. Sanitation
Occupational diseases due to bad / Toolbox talk DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
inadequate sanitation Risk Assessment Audits Principal / Site HSEC
9 6
Hygiene survey Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Occupational illness / disease due to Toolbox talk DSC’s Supervisors / Foremen
bad waste management Risk Assessment Audits Principal / Site HSEC
9 6
Hygiene survey Workbook Practitioners
inspections Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 25. Scaffolding
Injuries could be the result due to Competent scaffold crews Audits Supervisors / Foremen
scaffold erection Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 9
Toolbox talks inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Injuries could be the result due to Competent scaffold crews Audits Supervisors / Foremen
scaffolding dismantling Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 9
Toolbox talks inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Injuries due to the inadequate / Written safe procedures Audits Supervisors / Foremen
defective scaffolding Scaffolding training Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 inspections 9 Practitioners
Risk Assessments
Toolbox talks DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Scaffold failure due to bad scaffold Written safe procedures Audits Supervisors / Foremen
practices or rainy weather Scaffolding training Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 inspections 9 Practitioners
Risk Assessments
Toolbox talks DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Incorrect ascending or descending of Risk Assessments Audits Supervisors / Foremen
scaffolding Toolbox talks Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 9
inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 26. Sudden energy release
Electric shock due to inadequate WSWP, WSOP & lockout, tag Audits Supervisors / Foremen
lockout. out procedures Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 Risk Assessment inspections 12 Practitioners
Toolbox talks DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Work permits
Sudden chemical / water releases WSWP, WSOP & lockout, tag Audits Supervisors / Foremen
due to inadequate lockout tag out. out procedures Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 Risk Assessment inspections 12 Practitioners
Toolbox talks DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Work permits

Hazard: 27. Uneven surfaces

Tripping and slipping could occur Risk Assessments Audits Supervisors / Foremen
and result in injuries due to uneven Toolbox talks Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
surfaces 20 9
inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 28. Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation could cause Ventilation surveys Audits Supervisors / Foremen
occupational illness / disease Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
12 9
Toolbox talks inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 29. Waste

Injuries due to inadequate or bad Waste management plan Audits Supervisors / Foremen
waste management. Risk Assessments Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
12 9
Toolbox talks DSC’s Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 30. Welding

Eye injuries due to radiation / PPE survey Audits Store men
inadequate eye protection Risk Assessments Workbook Supervisors / Foremen
20 Toolbox talks inspections 16 Principal / Site HSEC
DSC’s Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Bad ventilation could lead to Work permits Audits Supervisors / Foremen
occupational disease Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
16 9
Toolbox talks inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Thermal burns due to hot surfaces / PPE surveys Audits Supervisors / Foremen
inadequate PPE Risk Assessments Inspections Principal / Site HSEC
20 8
Toolbox talks DSC’s Practitioners
Site / Construction Managers
Hazard with risk included Risk rating Control Methods Monitoring Risk rating Responsible person
Hazard: 31. Working in elevated positions
Injury due to inadequate or unsafe Competent scaffold crews Audits Supervisors / Foremen
scaffolding Risk Assessments Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 12
Toolbox talks inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Injury due to inadequate PPE (Safety PPE survey Audits Supervisors / Foremen
harness) PPE training Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 Induction inspections 12 Practitioners
Risk Assessments DSC’s Site / Construction Managers
Toolbox talks
Injury due to inadequate safety Risk Assessments Audits Supervisors / Foremen
equipment (Life lines) Toolbox talks Workbook Principal / Site HSEC
24 12
inspections Practitioners
DSC’s Site / Construction Managers

Hazard: 32. Employee unsafe behaviour

Injuries due unsafe behaviour (Not Behaviour based safety program Feedback from BBS Principal / Site HSEC
assessing risks, taking short cuts 38 Observations 16 Practitioners
etc.) Site / Construction Managers