Logo RISK ASSESSMENT Document number

RA No.
ACTIVITY: FLOOR SCRABBLING
DATE

LOCATION: PROJECT:

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED SUBSTANCES TO BE USED REVISION STATUS

REVISION NUMBER REVISED DATE
AIR COMPRESSOR, POLE
SCRABBLER, ELECTRIC
POWERED SCRABBLING
MACHINE, ETC

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS CONSIDERED (TICK BOX) PERSONS AT RISK (TICK BOX)

FALL FROM HEIGHT ELECTRICITY DEEP EXCAVATION EMPLOYEES PUBLIC

MANUAL HANDLING SLIPS / TRIPPING

FALLING OF MATERIALS
SUBCONTRACTORS
COSHH ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
LIFTING OPERATION
ADVERSE WEATHER GENERAL PUBLIC VISITORS
FIRE RISK
MANDATORY HSE REQUIREMENTS (TICK BOX)
SAFETY INDUCTION WORK PERMIT

TOOL BOX TALK PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS

PROPER PPE PROPER SUPERVISION

SAFE WORK PLACE PROPER BARRICADE AND WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENT (TICK BOX)

SAFETY HELMET GLOVES EAR PLUGS / DEFENDERS

SAFETY BOOTS MASK RESPIRATORY / BREATHING APPARATUS

GOGGLES / SPECTACLE OVERALLS FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS

TO REFER OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS

1. Noise
2. Electricity
3. Manual Handling
4.
RISK LEVEL

H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury) L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)

LIKELIHOOD (L) SEVERITY (S) CLASS OF RISK (L X S) RISK MATRIX

5 5 10 15 20 25
LIKELIHOOD

1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE.
HIGH = 15 – 25 4 4 8 12 16 20
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
3 3 6 9 12 15
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. MEDIUM = 07 – 14
2 2 4 6 8 10
4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS. LOW = 01 - 06
1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC.
1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY (S)

NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be addressed to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk
involved

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RISK CONTROLLE RESIDUAL
S. N. HAZARD HARM CONTROL MEASURES
LXS L M H D BY WHOM RISK
 Periodic maintenance and servicing of machinery as per manufacturer
Hand Arm recommendation.
Vibration  Rubber grip must be fixed on machine handle / hand hold. Supervisor /
01. Vibration. 5X3 L
Syndrome. (HAVS  Use electric powered scrabbling machine instead of pneumatic powered. Foreman
/ VWF)  Job rotation to be adopted.
 Vibration proof hand gloves to be worn.
 Periodic maintenance and servicing of machinery as per manufacturer
recommendation.
Head Ache, Stress  Job rotation to be adopted. Supervisor /
02. Noise 5X3 L
& Deafness.  Proper signage to be displayed in the exposed areas. Foreman
 Ear mufflers must be worn by all those who are in the work area.
 Avoid working during busy hours.
Allergy, Breathing  Machines attached with vacuum cleaner to be used.
Problem.  Wet the surface slightly by pouring water if possible. Supervisor /
03. Dust 5X3 L
Respiratory  Exhaust fan / proper ventilation (Natural / Mechanical) to be provided. Foreman
problems.  Filter mask to be provided to all operatives in the work area.
 All pipes, hoses, and tools must have a rating of the maximum pressure of
the compressor.
 All couplings must have safety clips fitted to them to prevent inadvertent
uncoupling when under pressure.
Supervisor /
04. Compressed air. Serious Injury. 4X4  Always open the valve slowly. L
Foreman
 Compressed air must not be used to clean dirt and dust from clothing or off
a person’s skin.
 Always release the pressure in air hoses and tools prior to uncoupling.
 PPE’s required as per Risk Assessment must be provided and used.
 Experienced person only to be appointed.
 Proper guard must be provided to all moving parts of the machinery.
Struck / trapped by moving Minor / serious  Machine must be disconnected from power prior to do any repair. Supervisor /
05. 3X4 L
machinery. injury, Amputation.  Always keep body parts away from moving parts of the machines. Foreman
 Barricade and caution sign must be displayed in the area to restrict
unauthorized access.
Burn,  All electric cables must be inspected for any damages prior to use. Supervisor /
06. Electricity. L
Electrocution,  Do not put the cables through wet surface. Foreman
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RISK CONTROLLE RESIDUAL
S. N. HAZARD HARM CONTROL MEASURES
LXS L M H D BY WHOM RISK
 All electrical equipments to be connected through ELCB and body to be
grounded or double insulated.
 Standard industrial type plug & sockets to be used for connection.
Property Damage.  Terminal connection box to be well insulated / covered.
 Do not operate the machine with covers removed / opened.
 Disconnect the power supply while not in use.
 PPE (Hand gloves) to be used and ensure it is not wet.
ASSESSED BY
(NAME): REV. No:
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APPROVED BY
(NAME): REV. DATE:
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