Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
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Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background

You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.

Topic Comments
Name of organisation* Royal City Construction Pvt Ltd
Site location* Kochi, Kerala, India
Number of workers 630
The evaluation is concentrated on Royal City Construction Pvt Ltd Company group India's
construction of a hyper shopping complex. The business was established in 1985 and offers a
range of services, including engineering and construction, industrial engineering, and
infrastructure. With more than 35 years of construction expertise and locations in ten different
countries, SP Construction is one of the oldest construction firms in India. The corporate
headquarters are in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Excavation for the basement, piling work, floor and stair construction, escalator and freight
General description of the organisation elevator installation, painting work, installation of electrical wiring, panels, and other
communication systems, hot work activities like welding, cutting, grinding, etc. erection of steel
structures for roofing work, plumbing work, installation of HVAC systems and suspended ducts,
and firefighting systems are among the activities done on the construction site.

The company has two shifts that run from (7 am - 3 pm) and (3 pm - 11 pm) (typical working
hours), for a total of around 8 hours per day. There are 315 employees on each shift. Although
Sunday is a holiday, they must work six days a week.
Description of the area to be included in the
The risk evaluation considers the manufacturing area, warehouse, and worker facility room.
risk assessment

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 Royal City Construction Pvt Ltd.’s project manager is in responsible of supervising all facets of
Any other relevant information health and safety management.
* If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
The Occupational Safety and Health Convention C155,1981 and Recommendation R197, Safety
and Health in Construction Convection, C167, 1988, were two of the informational sources that
were reviewed while creating the risk assessment. ILO Convention C199 -Guarding of Machinery,
1963, and ILO Convention C-170 Chemical Convention, 1990
( https://www.ilo.org/global/standards/lang—en/index.htm )
I also referred to national law, including the BOCW Act of 1996 and the Indian Factories Act of
1948, as amended in 1987.
( https://labour.gov.in/whatsnew/building-and-other-construction-workers-regulation-employment-
Outline how the risk assessment was and-conditions-service-act )
carried out this should include: I was able to learn a lot about health and safety from these publications from HSE websites like
• sources of information consulted; https://www.hse.gov.uk
• who you spoke to; and
• how you identified: After compiling enough sources of data, I visited the site and performed a visual check, during
- the hazards; which I discovered certain organisational flaws. In addition, I had casual conversations with workers
- what is already being done; and engaged in various tasks so they might provide more pertinent information that I was unable to
obtain during the inspection. Additionally, senior managers and other accountable individuals were
- any additional controls/actions
interviewed. Various documents available in the organisation, such as past accident reports, ill
that may be required. health reports, investigation reports, absenteeism reports, SSOW, and PTWs, were rigorously
reviewed in addition to consultations with employees and senior management to determine the
hazards in the organisation.

During a safety tour and inspection with senior management, the effectiveness of the current
procedures was evaluated, and observations regarding the attitudes of the staff toward safety were
made. Going back to the information sources I gathered and the notes I made during th e analysis,
I could decide which additional controls I could use to reduce the risk.

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 Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name: Royal City Construction Pvt Ltd

Date of assessment: 5 July 2022
Scope of risk assessment: Entire site of construction (construction area, fabrication area, welding area, store area and office area)

Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
1. Electricity Workers using hand-held Workers who are 1. All broken power tool cables Project
power tools, as well as knowledgeable and skilled are should be replaced with Manager
Bare insulation any nearby workers or employed in the activity. double-insulated cables and 1 week (Actions 3, 4,
revealing the assistants. appropriate plug-in pins. 5, 6, 7)
terminals of Workers are given appropriate
portable power Working with portable PPE, such as insulation 2. Testing and peruse inspection Site
tools or live power tools while gloves and safety boots. of portable appliances have to 2 weeks supervisor
electrical wiring exposing live electrical be done often. (Actions 1, 2)
(conductors). wiring to bare insulation
increases the risk of fire 3. Safety boots and rubber Finance
and explosion as well as gloves should be worn as 1 month manager
electric shock, burns, appropriate PPE. (Action 4)
ventricular fibrillation,
and cardiac arrest. 4. To reduce accidents,
encourage the use of RCD, 2 weeks
ELCB, and double insulated
wire and equipment.

5. Workers should receive

training on how to utilise and 3 weeks
be mindful of electrical
equipment that is 380 volts,

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
three phases, and 220 volts 3 weeks
and 110 volts, single phases.

6. Enable permit to work system 2 weeks

in the worksite.

7. Implement Safety System of 1 month

Work (SSoW) after inspecting
the hazards in the worksite.
2. Noise The people who cut, Toolbox talks are held before 1. Replace any equipment that Project
grind, and visit, as well the activity. produces a lot of noise with 1 week Manager
Excessive noise as the general public and low-noise alternatives that (Actions 1, 3,
coming from the nearby workers are There are warning signs and adhere to acceptable 4, 6)
site’s cutting, affected. banners posted at work. requirements.
grinding, and Site
hammering Noise-induced hearing The most recent noise 2. Workers should receive supervisor
operations. loss (NIHL) can be evaluation was completed regular rest breaks to 2 weeks (Actions 1, 3,
caused by prolonged three years ago. minimise or completely 4, 5, 7)
exposure to noise levels eliminate noise exposure.
that are far higher than Finance
the permissible exposure 3. Worker exposure to loud manager
limits of 85 dB, which noise should be monitored for 1 month (Action 1)
apply to all personnel health and properly trained.
working on construction
sites. 4. The working machines should
undergo routine examination 2 weeks
and upkeep.

5. To determine how much noise

the workers are exposed to, a 3 weeks
noise survey should be
conducted.

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

6. In the required regions, PPE

such as earplugs and
earmuffs are required.
2 weeks
7. Equipment should undergo
routine maintenance and
inspection at the jobsite.

2 weeks
3. Manual Workers, labours who lift Workers receive frequent 1. All employees should have Project
Handling big loads and those who relaxation breaks. manual handling training. 2 weeks Manager
perform manual handling (Actions 1, 2,
Using the tasks like loading and The handling portion prevents 2. Make ergonomics education 4, 5, 6)
incorrect body unloading are affected vulnerable individuals, such as available in the workplace 2 weeks
alignment with this hazard. pregnant women, the elderly, Site
(overexertion) etc. 3. The availability of the supervisor
when carrying Labours lift the appropriate manual handling (Actions 3, 5,
large objects unspecified weight such tools, such as pallet trucks, 2 weeks 7)
manually as bricks and cement trolleys, pulleys, and chains.
bags to storage room. Finance
Work-related upper limb 4. Safety gloves, helmets, and manager
Disorder (WRULD), another appropriate PPE 1 week (Action 4)
tendon and ligament should be offered.
injuries, hernias, and
back ailments can all be 5. It is important to provide
attributed to manual guidance, instruction, and 2 weeks
handling tasks or supervision.
improper body position
(overexertion). 6. Perform a job risk analysis. 1 month

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
7. More than one person must
help longer loads that are 2 weeks
more than 3 metres long.

4. Fire Workers involved in gas Hot work permits have been in 1. The hoses' ends should be Project
welding (wielders), use for two years without equipped with flash back 1 week Manager
Inattentional neighbouring workers, being updated. arrestors on both sides. (Actions 3, 5,
handling of a lit and spectators are 9)
blowpipe causes directly affected. There are fire extinguishers 2. The work area should be kept
it to be used too nearby. covered of any combustible Site
close to Careless usage of materials, such as flammable 2 weeks supervisor
combustible blowpipes during As soon as the job is liquids, wood, paper, textiles, (Actions 1, 2,
material. operations can result in accomplished, the gas supply packaging, or plastics. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8)
worker burns, and is cut off at the cylinder.
working close to 3. Keep any flammable materials Finance
combustible material that can't be moved away manager
might result in a fire from flame, heat, sparks, and 2 weeks (Action 5)
explosion that causes hot slag. Use appropriate
serious personal injury guards or covers, such as
as well as property metal sheeting, mineral fibre
damage. boards, or blankets made of
fire-resistant material.

4. When not in use, turn off the

blowpipe. A lit blowpipe 2 days
should never be left on a
bench or the ground because
the force of the flame could
cause it to move.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
5. Provide proper protective
gauntlets, protective clothes, 2 weeks
and eye protection.

6. Use the proper lighting-up

technique. Before lighting the
blowpipe, purge the hoses to 2 weeks
get rid of any potentially
dangerous gas combinations.
Proper instructions and
induction sessions should be
given on the topic.

7. Never let hot metal or splatter 2 weeks

fall onto the hoses.

8. It should be done to keep a

constant fire watch throughout
the duration of the work and 3 weeks
for at least an hour after.

9. Update permit to work system

immediately 2 weeks
5. Work at Workers below the Only those who are physically 1. Every time a fragile roof's Project
Height Hazard unstable roof and those fit and trained are employed, access points are 2 weeks Manager
working on top of the and work is supervised by approached, warning signs (Action 2)
Working close to delicate roof are qualified individuals. should be visible.
the building's affected. Site
delicate roofing. All around the jobsite are 2. The personnel should receive supervisor
Working on a roof that is signboards with warnings. appropriate knowledge, 1 month (Action 1, 3,
flimsy can result in the 4, 5, 6)

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
roof collapsing or a training, teaching, and
person or object falling, supervision. Finance
which could result in manager
fatalities or serious 3. When handling or moving 2 weeks (Action 3)
injuries like broken delicate objects, crawling
bones to workers below boards must be used.
the workplace. Additional
property damage will 4. Guardrails and toe boards 3 weeks
occur. should be installed on roof
edges as needed.

5. To prevent people from falling

through the roof, walkways 1 week
near brittle materials (such as
valleys, gutters, and channels)
will either be provided with
guard rails on either side or
appropriately protected.

6. Materials shouldn't be kept on

a thin roof unless proper
safety measures are made to 2 weeks
protect both people and
materials from falling through
and permission has been
granted.
6. Vibration Hammer drill operators Regarding the use of 1. A fresh, drill bit should be Project
and their assistants. equipment that causes used in place of the current 2 weeks Manager
Use of a rough vibration, health monitoring blunt one. (Actions 2, 3,
instrument and a The hand-arm vibration was conducted about a year 5, 8)
badly maintained syndrome brought on by ago. 2. Introduce a buying policy to
hammer drill. using these hammer reduce equipment risk by

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
drills might result in long- The work is only done by purchasing appropriate 1 month Site
term problems like skilled and knowledgeable equipment. supervisor
vibration-induced white employees. (Actions 1, 4,
finger, carpal tunnel 3. Conduct education and 6, 7)
syndrome, excruciating Prior to the exercise, a toolbox awareness campaigns on the 2 weeks
pain, and numbness. discussion is held. dangers of vibration. Finance
manager
4. The equipment should be (Action 5)
regularly inspected and 3 weeks
maintained.

5. For the workers, vibration-

absorbing gloves should be 1 week
available.

6. The machine's handles ought

to have a good grip on them. 1 week

7. To avoid using the machine

continuously, jobs should be
rotated and rest periods 1 week
should be provided.

8. Monitor the health of workers

on a frequent basis to look for
signs of HAVs (for detecting 2 weeks
white finger)

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
7. Work at Workers on the Where a person can fall more 1. Only for light work should Project
Height (Scaffold) scaffolds, workers beside than two metres, guard rails scaffold be placed on stable, 1 week Manager
or beneath the scaffold, and toe boards are installed. level ground. (Actions 2, 8)
Operating on and site visitors.
shaky fixed Personal protective equipment 2. Only trained personnel should Site
scaffolds above Working on an unstable for workers is offered, construct, modify, or supervisor
100m without fixed scaffold can result including safety harnesses, disassemble scaffolds in 2 weeks (Action 1, 3,
safety net. in material falling, people helmets, safety shoes, etc. accordance with the 4, 5, 6, 7)
falling, and even the manufacturer's instructions.
collapse of the structure, Finance
which can lead to 3. In order to boost the height to 2 weeks manager
catastrophic property base ratio, stabilisers should (Action 5, 9)
damage, severe be utilised.
personal harm, including
broken bones, and even 4. When materials are dumped
death. onto them, working platforms 2 weeks
must be at least 800mm wide
and completely boarded.

5. Always have an internal

incline stairway or a ladder
fastened vertically to one of 2 weeks
the shortest sides as a safe
means of access.

6. The height-to-base ratio of a

scaffold must not be greater
than the manufacturer's
recommendations, which are
4:1 inside and 3.5:1 outside a 1 month
building, to maintain stability.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
7. Never allow access from a
ladder resting against a tower. 2 weeks

8. A competent someone who

will be accountable, if
necessary, for entries in the 3 weeks
scaffold inspection register
should inspect the scaffold
before it is used.

9. Provide safety nets to avoid 2 weeks

falling of objects from height.

8. Movement of The person using the Only keys for authorised 1. Drivers should have the Project
people and forklift, the nearby drivers are given out. proper training, certification, Manager
vehicles at the signalman, passers-by, and authorization to operate 1 week (Actions 1, 5)
workplace and guests. When unattended, the forklifts and be in charge of
machine's keys will be taken daily maintenance, defect Site
Forklift unevenly Uneven forklift loading out and locked. reporting, and register supervisor
loaded while can result in loads falling completion. (Actions 2, 3,
transporting off, vehicles rolling over, All drivers must be at least 18 4)
construction and severe bodily years old. 2. Operators are responsible for
supplies. injuries such broken knowing the forklift's Finance
bones, wounds, and capabilities and any limitations 1 week manager
bruises or, in the worst- and for making sure those (Action 6)
case scenario, fatalities. limits are not exceeded.

3. Only structures or vehicles

that are intended for or 3 weeks
capable of accepting loads
should be able to be loaded.

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

4. All loading and unloading sites

will provide level, appropriate, 2 weeks
and obstruction-free access.

5. Only the authorised operators

listed in the Company
Register should operate
forklift trucks. Forklift trucks 2 weeks
must never be operated by
unlicensed individuals.

6. When choosing an
appropriate plant for use, the 3 weeks
terrain, loading requirements,
etc., should be considered.

9. Work Workers using hand-held The planned preventive 1. To reduce the risk of Project
equipment and power tools, as well as maintenance that was carried entanglement, proper 2 weeks Manager
machinery any nearby workers or out a year ago was completed. guarding should be built on (Actions 1, 3,
assistants. moving elements of power 4, 5)
Risk of The proper use of power tools equipment.
entanglement Long-sleeved workers is taught to the operators. Site
when using run the risk of becoming 2. Regular planned preventative supervisor
portable hand entangled in the Warning signs are placed in maintenance should be (Actions 2, 3,
tools like grinding machine's moving parts the worksite to educate carried out, and any flaws 3 weeks 4, 6)
and cutting and suffering severe limb workers on hazards. should be reported after an
equipment. injuries. Additionally, the examination. Finance
wrong cutting blade manager
being selected can (Actions 5, 6)

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
break, which can result 3. Any usage of power tools 1 week
in catastrophic personal should be preceded by
injuries like amputation, thorough checks.
cuts, and other major
wounds. 4. Keep loose garments and 1 week
long hair away from power
tool operating parts.

5. Electrical, pneumatic, and

hydraulic power tools should 3 weeks
all adhere to European or
British Standards and be kept
in good working order.

6. Every time there is a

reasonably foreseeable risk of 2 weeks
eye harm, eye protection
should be available.
10. Slip and Trip Everyone who works for On the jobsite, there are signs 1. Prepare informative Project
Hazard the company, as well as warning of dangers. orientation seminars on the 1 week Manager
its clients and visitors hazards that may exist on the (Actions 1, 3,
A few instances The Tool Box Talk addresses project. 5)
of hazards are Those who risk tripping the issue of slips and falls
obstructed over cables or other (TBT). 2. Every day, clean up the Site
walkways, wet or objects jobsite to prevent slips and 3 weeks supervisor
poorly placed These severe There are paths that are falls on the walkways. (Actions 2, 3,
surfaces, and repercussions include intended for walking. 4)
footwear that has fractured bones, 3. The worksite needs to be
lost some of its shattered muscles, cuts, effectively overseen if 1 week Finance
traction. bruises, and even death. accidents and near-misses manager
are to be avoided. (Action 5)

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
4. Strict control on how waste 2 weeks
concrete and steel should be
disposed of.

5. Establish locations for waste 2 weeks

disposal.
11. Health, All site employees, A fire safety plan is created, 1. Regulations and Codes of Project
welfare and nearby visitors, released, and put into action. Practice will be followed in the 2 weeks Manager
work supervisors, engineers, installation and maintenance (Actions 1, 2,
environment etc. Liquid petroleum gas and of electrical and gas services. 6)
other highly flammable Test certificates will be kept
Litter or waste When waste material substances are kept outside for scrutiny. Site
products being ignites in the presence of with the appropriate warning supervisor
burned or ignited an ignition source, it can signs up. 2. If necessary, permits will be (Actions 3, 4,
in the presence of result in fire, explosion, used to regulate hot work and 1 month 5, 7, 8)
an ignition burn injuries, and On the worksite, there are burning.
source. property damage. safety notices displayed. Finance
3. On-site open fires are not manager
allowed. 2 weeks (Action 8)

4. Only well-ventilated locations

will be allowed for the use of
machinery powered by 1 week
internal combustion engines.

5. Waste should not be let to 2 weeks

accumulate and should be
taken away to skips.

6. A fire coordinator will be 2 weeks

chosen.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
7. It should be properly 2 weeks
inspected to see whether
there is rubbish present.

8. The engine cannot be

refuelled while it is operating. 3 weeks
The process of refuelling from
canisters will use funnels.

12. Hazardous Workers engaged in Workers with the appropriate Project

Substance welding activities and training perform welding. 1. In the work area, there should 2 weeks Manager
(Chemical) those in the vicinity. be local exhaust ventilation. (Actions 1, 3,
All used equipment follows all 4, 5, 6, 7)
Exposure to Toxic gas and fume manufacturer's 2. The activity should be
gases and fumes inhalation can result in recommendations. conducted in a safe manner. 2 weeks Site
while welding. lung cancer, difficulty supervisor
breathing, asphyxiation, 3. Workers should receive (Actions 2, 8)
and inflammation of the appropriate training and 3 weeks
respiratory system. information. Finance
manager
4. Workers should get training 2 weeks (Action 1, 5)
on the risks associated with
welding.

5. To safeguard others from

welding risks, the work area 1 month
should be screened as
needed.

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Hazard category Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions are Timescales for
and hazard and how? doing? required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
6. To lessen gas and fume
inhalation, face masks or 2 weeks
respirators should be
purchased.

7. It is necessary to create a 1 week

system for work permits.

8. It is necessary to provide
adequate ventilation in order 2 weeks
to dilute dangerous vapours
and gases.
13. Mental ill Every worker at the Provided that the work 1. Give employee consent Project
health Hazard workplace is at risk for technique has sufficient significant consideration and 2 weeks Manager
mental illness. lighting. permit sessions aimed at (Actions 1, 3,
At the workplace, enhancing mental wellness. 4, 5, 6, 7)
employees deal Workload, working In the workplace, a typical
with issues like conditions, domestic workday is eight hours long. 2. Monitor and deal with bullying 1 week Site
anxiety, concerns, and other concerns with initiating CCTV. supervisor
depression, elements can all Made resources available for (Action 2)
insomnia, and contribute to mental welfare. 3. Avoid the culture of blame. 1 week
workplace health problems like Finance
harassment. depression, anxiety, Provided breaks for lunch and 4. System to notify staff manager
stress, and mental tea to promote collegiate members of any emergency 2 weeks (Action 2)
breakdown, which can, engagement. time extensions in advance so
among other things, lead they may make the necessary
to thoughts of suicide. Every floor has employee preparations.
facilities, which make it easier
for staff to work without stress. 5. Describe the system for 3 weeks
employee evaluation.

6. Plan sessions for counselling. 2 weeks

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

7. Give medical attention to

everyone who requests it. 1 month

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial Since we began offering construction services 35 years ago, Royal City Construction Pvt Ltd. has
arguments made "Safety Comes First" (SCF) a cornerstone of everything we do. RCC has a moral obligation to
provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, workers, and the community at
large; to enable every activity we perform in a way that it minimises or even completely eliminates
risks. This obligation extends beyond corporate policy and more importantly beyond practical culture.
In the event that a worker gets hurt on the job or has an accident, not only will he suffer, but so will
his dependents and family. As a result, Royal City Construction is completely devoted to maintaining
a safe working environment, whether it be for the benefit of our employees, subcontractors, tools,
buildings, or even the general public.
Royal City Construction is required by law to uphold the Occupational Safety and Health Convention
of 1981 in order to protect its employees (C155). The worker must be aware of both his own safety
and the safety of his co-workers. If a serious accident takes place at the workplace, the employer is
legally obligated to treat the injured employees and give compensation for lost wages, medical
expenses, first-aid expenses, and lost production time. The Company must pay to restore the broken
machinery and equipment and cover the costs of legal action, code of conduct prosecution, and
charges brought against Royal City Construction employees individually.
Additionally, the organisation may experience financial consequences due to rule violations or a toxic
work environment. These consequences include both direct and indirect costs, which are as follows:
Lost output and the time spent on the investigations that followed; Those brought on by plant damage
and replacement and clean-up procedures; Paying those involved during absences due to illness or
accident; Having to find and train replacement labour; costs associated with potential enforcement
action or a civil lawsuit from harmed parties, as well as the inescapable increase in insurance rates.

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Justification for action 1

Action To lessen gas and fume inhalation, face masks or respirators should be purchased. (Hazard
Category “Hazardous Substance (Chemical)”)
Specific legal arguments The adoption of a work system and procedures that eliminates or reduces the risk is required by
ILO C-170 Chemical Convention 1990, specifically Article 13(d). Additionally, section 14 of the
Indian Factories Act of 1948 mandates that effective measures be made to stop the accumulation
of pollutants in the work area and the inhalation of any dust, fumes, or other emissions that may
result from processes carried out in the facility. The norms and regulations mentioned above are
obviously broken in the situation at hand.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of injury is very high. Because the person engaged in the activity is not wearing any
respiratory protection equipment and is in close proximity to the operation, the possibility of
exposure to fumes and dust during welding activity is nearly inevitable. 60 workers were involved in
chemical handling process for 7 hours a day.

4 categories of Severity;

• Minimal: No damage or injury

• Minor: Injury requiring first-aid and moderate damage.
• Major: Injury requiring hospital treatment and severe damage
• Catastrophic: Death and irreplaceable damage.

Because breathing in hazardous vapours and gases can have immediate side effects including
respiratory irritation and breathing difficulties, the intensity of the dangers is also very high. Risks
are classified as "Major" or "Catastrophic" depending on how likely they are to have negative
outcomes. Lung cancer might result from persistent impacts.

How effective the action is likely to be in

This measure will be effective in lowering the risk because, as long as the worker wears the
controlling the risk. This should include:
personal protective equipment correctly, the number of fumes and gases they are exposed to
• the intended impact of the action; throughout the activity can be dramatically decreased by supplying a face mask or respirator.

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 • justification for the timescale that you I gave a deadline of two weeks to buy the face mask or respirator. This step can be taken swiftly to
indicated in your risk assessment; instantly control the risk, and it should be taken as soon as possible after implementing any other
and control measures. The site supervisor should be the one to start looking into buying a respirator,
• whether you think the action will fully and the finance director should set aside the money needed to do so.
control the risk.
By restricting the rate of fumes and gases that can be inhaled, this step will merely lessen the risk's
intensity rather than completely eliminating it. However, in order to completely manage the risk, the
possibility of being exposed to the gases and dust remains unchanged. It is possible to put the
remaining risk assessment-recommended control measures into practise. This action will not fully
control the hazard because it won’t prevent the likelihood of the hazard. In order to fully control the
hazard, other preventive measures like installation of ventilation, giving appropriate training and
create permit of system have to be followed accordingly.

Justification for action 2

Action All broken power tool cables should be replaced with double-insulated cables and appropriate plug-
in pins. (Hazard Category “Electricity”)
Specific legal arguments The following laws are being broken in the current circumstances. ILO C-167 Construction
Convention ARTICLE 26, 1988 states that technical regulations and standards must be followed
while installing and maintaining electrical cables and equipment on construction sites. Additionally,
there is a blatant breach of BOCW Act 1996 Section 40(2n and 2q), which outlines the employer's
duty to exercise caution to prevent mishaps with live electrical apparatus.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of injury is very high. Due to the live conductor being exposed and the damaged
plug pins most of the time the equipment is in use, there is a high possibility that a danger would
arise. 30 personals were involved in electrical work for 6 hours a day including electricians and
helpers. The likelihood of getting an electric shock, burns, and cardiac arrest is very high, and the
severity of the hazard is likewise great. Risks are classified as "Major" or "Catastrophic"
depending on how likely they are to have negative outcomes, such as death. There is also a
chance that a fire or explosion will cause property damage and personal injury.
How effective the action is likely to be in
By lowering the chances that the operator will come into touch with the live wire and hence lower
controlling the risk. This should include:
the likelihood of the hazard, replacing all broken cables of power tools with double insulated cables

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 • the intended impact of the action; and adequate plugin pins will control the risk. The power tool will have a cable with good integrity
• justification for the timescale that you that can be utilised in bad weather.
indicated in your risk assessment; This action will be the most efficient and one that can be completed quickly for controlling the
and hazard, so I have given them one week to execute it. Identifying the tools that lack adequate cable
• whether you think the action will fully should be done with the help of the store manager, and the finance director should make the
control the risk. necessary arrangements.
The risk will be managed by this action, and its efficacy can be increased. The hazard can be
completely controlled if regular inspection, maintenance, and other proposed controls measures are
put into place alongside this activity.

Justification for action 3

To reduce the risk of entanglement, proper guarding should be built on moving elements of power
Action
equipment. (Hazard Category “Work equipment and machinery”)

Specific legal arguments This is a blatant violation of ILO Convention C199 - Guarding of Machinery, 1963 ARTICLE 2,
which specifies that all moving parts that could pose a risk to anyone coming into contact with them
must be protected or designed to do so. Controls must likewise be protected or designed to do so.
Additionally, C-155 ARTICLE 16 paragraph 1 mandates the provision of guards and protective
clothing for personnel and machines. Additionally, there is a violation of Sections 21, 30, and 22 of
the FACTORIES ACT 1948 AND 1987 AMENDMENTS, which is a national law.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of injury is very high. The probability of the hazard will materialise is, according to
the aforementioned table, the lack of a protective guard on the power tool in use, the worker's loose
clothing, and the fact that the equipment is typically in use are the most likely causes. 30 workers
were involved in machine handling process for 6 hours a day. As a result, there is a considerable
likelihood of becoming entangled with a moving part. Because entanglement can result in personal
injuries such amputation of body parts, cuts and bruises, abrasion, etc., the hazard severity is
classified as "Major" or "Catastrophic" depending on how likely they are to have negative
outcomes, such as death.
How effective the action is likely to be in
The risk can be greatly reduced by installing guarding around the moving parts of power tools. The
controlling the risk. This should include:
guarding will physically stop any loose clothing from becoming tangled up with the moving portion,
• the intended impact of the action; reducing the risk. The protection will lessen the possibility of tangles with the moving component.

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 • justification for the timescale that you The installation of protection in the power tools is scheduled to take 2 weeks. In order to identify the
indicated in your risk assessment; number of power tools without a guard and secure the necessary funding from the finance director
and for implementation, this activity should be coordinated with the store manager.
• whether you think the action will fully
control the risk. The guard's possibility of becoming tangled in moving parts will decrease as a result of this action,
almost controlling the risk. By doing this activity, the likelihood is decreased. We can completely
control the risk by providing appropriate PPE and attire, as recommended in the risk assessment.
Part 4: Review, communicate and check
Suggested word counts for each section:
• Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
• How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
• Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.

Planned review date/period with The risk assessment should be evaluated every 12 months in accordance with Royal City
reasoning Construction Pvt Ltd corporate policy, so I've scheduled a review for July 5, 2023. The risk
assessment will be evaluated before this date if there is a change in the firm's workforce, a change
in the law, the introduction of new equipment, or the implementation of a new process, as these
changes may create new dangers for the organisation.
How the risk assessment findings will be Top management will be informed of the results of the risk assessment by scheduling safety
communicated AND who you need to tell meetings so that all the risks and recommended control measures can be discussed with them. I
will also inform the management team of the likelihood and seriousness of the risks involved and
how those factors will impact the business in terms of moral, legal, and financial matters. All
accountable members of senior management will receive a copy of the risk assessment through
email. It will also be made available on the workplace intranet and published on the notice board.
The toolbox presentation will contain the risk assessment's findings so that the workers are also
made aware of the site's dangers.
How you will follow up on the risk I'll make a list of the tasks that must be completed on the jobsite. To act as a reminder of the
assessment to check that the actions objective, I'll set an alarm on my phone. I will inform Royal City Construction Management's
have been carried out financial manager and project manager one week before the deadline so they can assess the
improvements. In order to determine whether the activity and execution plan are on track to be
completed by the deadline, I will follow up with the pertinent parties. If there are any problems, I
may have a casual conversation with the staff members in charge of the activity to find a solution.
Managing financial issues, for instance, can entail expressing their seriousness to the financial
manager; if anything, more outside of the office needs to be done, it can be done by reassessing
the risk.

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