Risk Assessment for Painting Works

RISK ASSESSMENT Painting Works DOCUMENT ID MOTIVE-IMS-HSE-RA-004

DATE OF RISK ASSESSMENT 02 March 2024 DATE OF REVIEW 02 March 2024

Risk Assessment (Post Control Measures)

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
Activity/Step Hazards Control Measures Severity Likelihood Risk Additional Control measures Severity Likelihood Risk
 Before the start of any activity, a permit to
work shall be obtained.

 Only trained workers shall be assigned for

manual handling, shifting, and installation.

 The physical condition of the workers shall

be assessed before giving them tasks for

manual handling.

 Material and Equipment shall be stored at

the optimum height for safe manual

handling.

 Pinch point/hand injury awareness shall  Awareness postures.

be delivered to the crew members
 Stand Back 5 X 5.
 Safe system of material handling
 Emergency Response Plan.
Paint/chemical Storage and Heavy/Awkward Load And awareness shall be delivered 4 2 8 3 1 3
Manual Handling Ergonomics  Apply progressive accountability guidelines.
handling  Mechanical devices shall be used where
 PPE (Helmet, safety boots, safety glasses,
possible
gloves and high visibility vest.
 While doing manual handling
 Emergency contact list/ number.
overreaching /stretching shall not be

allowed.

 Max 20 kg of load shall be allowed to

handle while doing manual handling.

 Strict supervision shall be ensured while

doing manual handling.

 The working area shall be leveled and clear

from obstruction.

 Frequent breaks shall be observed to

avoid fatigue.

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 Mechanical/Hydraulic Trolleys shall be

used for shifting the Materials inside the

battery/electrical room.

 Suitable equipment with all valid

documents (Insurance, Registration, and

3rd party certificate) shall be allowed to

work on-site.
 manufacturer recommendations when
using hydraulic trolley/pallet jack, shall be  The surrounding area of equipment

ensured movement shall be cordoned off to avoid

 Trained personnel shall be operated, and other equipment in the material handling

awareness shall be given area.

 Inspection and proper functioning of  During shifting/lifting of chemicals, the

hydraulic system shall be ensured load shall be kept close to the ground as
 The load shall be secured and are unable reasonably practicable.

to become dislodged, move or fall when  The load shall be secured with sling/rope

Movement/Shifting of transporting to avoid the collapse of load during the

Mechanical Handling,
Material, Collision, and Trap in  Corresponding equipment shall be used, equipment movement.
Unloading and shifting of 4 2 8 3 1 3
(Mechanical Handling Using
Paint/chemical and safe working load shall be considered  A speed limit of 10 km/h shall be followed
Forklift / Telescopic Handler)
prior to use in the store/handling area.
 Personal shall be away from line of fire  The equipment movement area shall be

while lifting, loading and unloading the kept free from obstruction.

materials  A trained flagman shall be assigned with

 Corresponding equipment shall be used, equipment to guide the equipment.

and safe working load shall be considered  Pinch points and hand safety awareness

prior to use of transporting/lifting the shall be discussed with the concerned

panels crew.

 Pinch points and hand safety awareness

shall be discussed with concerned crew

 Only competent and 3rd party certified

operator having Govt. Driving License shall

be allowed to operate a specific Forklift.

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 Proper planning shall be done before

shifting/handling Material (size, weight)

shall be assessed before shifting

 The operator and site Mechanic shall

inspect the forklift before the start of

work.

 Reverse alarm, reverse warning lights, side

mirrors, headlights, and horn should be

functional during equipment

operation/movement.

 The chemical store shall be stored in a

 Drip tray or bund shall be provided to
steel storage container with steel flooring.
contain accident spillage or leakage.
 Chemical containers shall be stored in
 Spill Kit (with non-combustible absorbent)
straight upright to avoid leakage.
shall be provided in chemical stores to
 Chemical containers shall be resealed
Environmental hazard clean accidental chemical spillage.
carefully after use to avoid fumes, vapors,
(Vapors, Fumes,  Food, drink and other eatable items shall
Application of Paint 4 3 12 2 1 2
Spillage/leakage, and soil or leakage.
contamination) not be allowed in the chemical store.
 Eyewash station shall be provided near
 Chemical shall not be allowed to enter
chemical storage to clean/wash eyes when
drains or watercourse.
required.
 Contaminated spill absorbent, sand,
 First aid facilities shall be readily available vermiculite or diatomaceous shall be
near chemical storage. handled and disposed.

 Only trained workers shall be allowed to  Drill bits and grinding/cutting disk

perform painting activity. specified for specific Drill and

 Hot work shall not be allowed in spray grinder/cutter shall be allowed to use.
paint area  Only long sleeves shirts shall be allowed to

 Smoking area shall be provided away from protect abrasion and cut due to sharp
the spray paint area edges.
Application of Paint Fire 4 2 8 3 1 3
 Fuel operated equipment shall not be  Fit for work PPE shall be worn.
operated in painting area  Emergency Response Plan

 Smoking shall not be allowed near the  Safety Equipment (First aid kit, stretcher)
spray paint area  First Aider

 MSDS shall be discussed along with RAMS  PPE (Helmet, safety boots, safety glasses,

to workers involved in the activity. gloves and high visibility vest)

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 Chemicals shall be stored as per the  Emergency contact list/ number.

manufacturer’s recommendations. And

only limited quantity shall be allowed to

take the working area for application.

 Suitable fire extinguishers (dry chemical

powder) shall be provided near the

painting application area.

 As per manufacturer fumes and vapors of

chemicals shall be heavier than normal

vapors. In such condition, painting shall be
done in a well-ventilated area to avoid the

accumulation of flammable fumes.

 All distribution panels/power outlets shall

be installed with ELCB/ RCDs. (30

mA/30ms).  All power tools shall be inspected by

 Training for safe use of power tools shall competent electrician periodically and

be conducted for workers involved in daily regular visual inspection by the users

using power tools. shall be carried out and defective power

 Battery driven power tools shall be used tool shall be removed from the site.

wherever reasonably practicable.  The use of extension boards shall not be

 Defective/damaged cables, spliced cables encouraged at the site. If required than

Electrocution, electric shock or damaged electrical plugs shall not be only industrial extension boards with built-
Application of Paint while mixing chemical and 4 2 8 in ELCB breaker shall be used. 3 1 3
allowed at the site.
sanding activity
 Only Industrial plugs (male/female) with IP  Only double insulated and spark-proof

66 rated shall be used at the site. power tools shall be used at the site.

 Power tools (mixing drills, sanding  Only power tools with dead man switch

machines) shall be fitted with a handle to shall be allowed to use at the site.

control drill/sanding machine during  Mixing bit, sanding disc shall be replaced

mixing/sanding activity. as per manufacture recommendation.

Safe electrical cable management shall be
done

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 Face shield shall be provided along with

 MSDS and all requirements related to
safety goggles to protect workers from
specific chemicals shall be discussed with
chemical splashes and mists.
workers before the start of work.
 Disposable coverall shall be provided to
 Safety awareness signboards shall be
protect workers' skin contact with
provided for the awareness of workers
chemicals.
involved in the activity and other workers.
 Chemical gloves shall be cleaned and
 Eye protection (goggle) shall be provided
maintained as per MSDS and shall be
to protect workers from splashed and
Dermatitis, eye/skin irritation replaced if required.
Application of Paint due to hazardous chemical mist. 2 2 4 2 1 2
 The painting area shall be cordoned off
(exposure control)  Full sleeves anti-static high-temperature
and unauthorized workers shall not be
resistant clothing shall be provided for
allowed to enter the painting area.
spraying paint/chemicals.
 Eyewash station shall be provided near the
 Chemical resistant gloves shall be
working area to clean eyes in case of an
provided for workers involved in the
emergency.
painting activity.
 Sweet water shall be provided to wash
 Close supervision shall be ensured during
hands and other body parts after using
painting activity.
chemicals.

 Mechanical ventilation shall be provided

for indoor painting activity to avoid the
 Painting activity shall be conducted in a
accumulation of fumes/mist inside the
well-ventilated area.
painting area.
 Low-pressure spray gun shall be used as
 Regular air monitoring shall be done to
Application of Paint Inhalation of fumes/mist reasonably practicable to minimize the 2 2 4 2 1 2
ensure the working area is safe for work
fumes and mist.
and the fumes/mist are in a safe working
 Cartridge filtered mask shall be provided
level in the working area.
for handling and use of chemicals.
 Health surveillance shall be done for those

workers involved in the activity.

 Only trained and experienced workers

 Frequent breaks shall be provided to
shall be involved in the activity.
workers involved in the activity to avoid
 Training shall be conducted for the
Application of Paint Strain and Fatigue 4 2 8 strain and fatigue. 2 1 2
workers for safe use and handling
 A job rotation system shall be
techniques of chemicals
implemented to avoid fatigue.

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 Only workers involved in tile fixing shall be

allowed to stay in the tile fixing area.

 Separate access shall be provided for
 Only Long sleeves shirts shall be allowed
pedestrians.
to be used.
 Materials shall be stored away from the
 Tile fixing activity shall be carried out
accesses. Access and egress shall remain
under the direct supervision of a
Application of Paint Slip and Trip hazard 2 2 4 clear. 2 1 2
competent supervisor.
 Cable management shall be done. All
 Fir for work PPE shall be worn.
electrical cables shall be buried
 MSDS shall be discussed with the work
underground or shall be hanged a
crew.
minimum of 2 meters above the ground.
 COSHH assessment shall be conducted

and discussed with work crew.

 Only trained workers shall be allowed to

do spray painting.
 Air compressor shall be inspected, and

sticker shall be provided before use

 Equipment hose connection shall be  A suitable air compressor spray gun shall

secured with whip check. be provided for paint spraying.

 Spray gun shall be locked during not in use

 Gun trigger safety device shall be  Grounding and bonding shall be provided
Compressed air and use of air
inspected before use with an air compressor to avoid
compressor spray painting
 Equipment shall be inspected before use electrostatic current.
Application of Paint using air compressor and spray 2 2 4 2 1 2
and inspection shall be done periodically.  Spray gun shall not be pointed anyone in
gun
 Pressure gauge and air relief valve shall be the working area.
provided with an air compressor.  Bending and kinking of hose shall be

 Spray gun shall be inspected before every avoided during spray painting.
use.  Only breaded hose connections shall be

 Pressure from chemical pots shall be allowed to use with air compressors.

released before refilling.

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 Work at height work permit shall be

obtained before the start of work at

height.  Awareness training shall be conducted for

 All workers involved in the activity shall be the work crew

trained for work at height requirements.  For the mobile scaffold, castor wheels shall
 Correct use of full body harness shall be be locked before using it.

ensured  A scaffold shall be erected and used at

 Visual inspection shall be done prior to level ground.

each use of full body harness  While shifting the mobile scaffold from one
 Top rail height shall be maintained as per place to another, workers working on top
OSHA standards (105 cm/42 inch from the of it shall come down.

platform)  At a height of more than 1.8 meters, a full-

 Monthly inspection and color coding shall body harness with 2 lanyards shall be

be provided for full body harness used.

 Scaffold working platform shall be  Work at height log shall be maintained for
Men and materials fall from provided and trained; those workers who shall perform work at

height  Competent, certified scaffold erectors height.

Application of Paint 6 2 12 3 1 3
should erect the scaffold.  Strict supervision shall be ensured during

Collapse of scaffold  Guardrail system (top-rail, mid-rail, and work at height.

toe board) shall be provided as fall  A 100 % tie-off procedure shall be

protection. followed. Full body harness shall be

 The green tag shall be provided after connected always with the scaffold.
erection and inspection by the scaffold

supervisor/inspector

 “A” Type ladder as per OSHA standard shall

be used

 Trained person shall be assigned for the

work

 Work shall be carried out under proper

supervision

 Ladder shall not be used near the leading

edges

 Ladder shall be secured/held by a second

person

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Section IV – Approval and Signatures

Prepared by Company Position Signature

MD Firoj Motive International HSE Manager

Reviewed and Approved by Company Position Signature

Mohammad Istanbouly Motive International Project Manager

Motive International Sr. Project Manager

Zaheer Ali Khan

High and Very High residual risk rating (8-24)

Note: All High and Very High residual risk ratings (8-24) require review and approval by Construction Director/Manager or Facility Manager before starting work to ensure that the additional controls are adequate to execute the task safely.
Reviewed and Approved by Company Position Signature
Project Director
Reviewed by Crew Company Position Signature

Risk Matrix Overall Risk Ratings

Likelihood
Very Low Low Medium High Very High
Severity
Unlikely Possible Likely Very Likely 1 2-3 4-6 8-18 24
1 2 3 4

High and Very High-Risk ratings of 8-24.

Critical - 6 6 12 18 24 Additional control measures must be implemented to further reduce the High and very high risk to acceptable level.
Note: The Construction Director/Manager or Facility Manager must personally review the activities with a High or Very High
residual risk score and approve suitable additional control measures by signing.

Major - 4 4 8 12 16

Moderate - 2 2 4 6 8

Minor - 1 1 2 3 4

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