RISK ASSESSMENT

Project : Hyderabad Metro Rail

Client : Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR: Sand Blasting of segments
CONTRACTOR NAME: L&T CONSTRUCTION (B & F –Stations)

Originator Name (Print): Hemant Dhavale Contract: HMRP

Signature: Date: 09-07-2013
KEY: L = Likelihood S = Severity R = Risk (Likelihood x Severity)
L = Low priority to be implemented M = Medium priority to be scheduled as H = High priority to be acted on
RISK RANKING:
when resources allow. soon as practicable. immediately.
Task/Elemen Population Risk Rating Revised Rating
Potential Hazards
t at Risk Control Measures
L S R L S R
1) Good housekeeping in the area.
2) Remove all unwanted materials, tools and
Presence of
equipment’s.
Area unsuitable materials,
Workmen 2 3 M 3) Proper Coordination with supervisor. 1 3 L
preparation tools and
4)Check all tool & tackles before use,
equipment’s
5) Ensure all electrical tools must be inspected and
approved by competent person
1) Inspection of crane, SWL marked, only qualified /
approved, competent crane operator shall be engaged
Crane overload, for lifting operation. Third party load test certificate,
fitness certificate, Operator competency certificate
Operation of crane, must be available with operator. Work Permit
Using Gantry procedure should be followed.
Rigger/
crane, Mobile collapse of crane 2) Good housekeeping in the area. Appropriate PPE
Helpers/
crane 4 5 H shall be worn. Proper ground compaction & level to be 2 3 L
khalasis/
& Lifting of ,Incompetent ensured. Lifting area will be barricaded and posted
supervisor s
segments with signboard.
Operator 3) Crane and all lifting gears must have load test
certificate and good in condition prior to use.
4) Outriggers must be fully extended & on strong
support/slippers in case of mobile crane.
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5) Load to be lifted should not exceed SWL of
 equipment
Following rigging operation with certified rigger.
6) Crane checklist to complete by operator.
7) Crane boom length at right radius and angle to be
arranged accordingly with load in case of mobile
crane,
8) Ensure that crane automatic load indicator is in
good condition. Crane must give overload alarm.
9) Following rigging operation with certified rigger
with proper communication.
10) Comply with safe working procedures.
11) Conducting toolbox talk regrinding lifting
operations and use of lifting.
12) All material shall be unloaded by crane in proper
place to avoid manual handling.
13) Tag line shall be provided while loading and
unloading.
14) Use proper slings/D-shackle (with colour code).
15) Competent Rigger will guide crane operator while
movement of crane Use of proper hardware for the
right job.
Sensor & hooter of gantry crane must be in good
working condition.
1. Process is to be completely isolated.
Suitable shed must be made for blasting
tasks
2. Competent ,well trained operators must be
deployed,
Harmful exposures. 3. Medical monitoring ,health checkup of
Airborne dust operators is required,
Workmen,
Sand Blasting inhalation, busting of 4 5 H 4. MSDS Must be available 2 3 L
supervisor
air hose, Metal dust, 5. Respirable dust from silica sand and other
Silica sand abrasive materials pose a risk to the lungs
so all required ppe must be worn, ( Dust
mask, particulate filter respirators, hand
gloves ,aprons use heavy canvas or leather
gloves, aprons, or leggings when
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appropriate, as well as safety shoes,
 blasting helmet) Invisible dangerous dust is
made when sand blasting with silica sand.
6. Must wear an air supplied helmet when
sandblasting.
7. Site I/C knows the equipment and training
require to operators
8. All compressors ,hoses, attachments must
be from standard manufacturer ,
9. SOP should be available ,work is to be
strictly followed as sop no shortcuts are
allowed ,
10. TBT all workforce, Use of sign boards &
posters,
11. Site engineer must check the dust levels in
the area where sandblasting is being done.
12. The dangerous dust can get into your
clothes and can continue to get airborne as
you move. Don't try to blow it off with
compressed air; this only stirs it up worse.
If you can, change into clean clothes before
going home.
13. Compressor fitness, third party certificate &
other documents should be available at
site.
14. Operators should work in periodic cycle, so
continues exposure will not be there.

1. Only competent workers are allowed to

operate the tools/power tools. Use Correct
Use of wrong tool , tool & Correct method for the job
Use of Hand Incorrect work 2. Follow manufacturer safety precautions.
tools/power method may result in Workers 3 4 M 3. Conducting pre inspection of electrical tools 2 2 L
tools cut injury, electrical and cables is must.
shock 4. All electrical leads/cables to be free from any
damages.
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5. Only industrial type & approved electrical
 sockets, plugs, cables are to be used in site.
Electrical tools must be double insulated.

Do proper housekeeping
Segregate the usable material from the lot.
Work Presence of
Use competent personal for identification & storing.
completion unsuitable, unwanted workers 3 4 M 2 2 L
Equipment’s to be sent back at designated area.
material & tools.
Injury to personnel
Crane to be safely sent back to the designated place.
Prepared By – HSD , Reviewed & approved By - CMD

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 RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
PROBABILITY FOR
SEVERITY CRITERIA
POTENTIAL INCIDENT SEVERITY

(1) Very (2) (3) Possible (4) Likely (5) Very Likely
Unlikely Unlikely
Operations but unusual not surprising no doubt
but possible though
under extreme conceivable
Personnel  Asset damage Environmental Reputation circumstances
 Downtime
(1) First Aid (1) Slight (<$1,000) (1) Slight (1) Local exposure 1 2 3 4 5
(< 1 Gallon)
(1) 8 hours

(2) Medical Treatment (2) Minor (<$10,000) (2) Minor (2) State exposure 2 4 6 8 10
(< 42 Gallons)
(2) < = 1 day

(3) Lost Time/ Rest. (3) Medium (<$100,000) (3) Medium (3) National exposure 3 6 9 12 15
injury (<420 Gallons)
(3) > 1 day

(4) Single Fatality (4) Major (<$1,000,000) (4) Major (4) Regional exposure 4 8 12 16 20
(<4,200 Gallons)
(4) > 1 week

(5) Multiple Fatality (5) Extensive (>$1,000,000) (5) Massive (5) International 5 10 15 20 25
(>4,200 Gallons) exposure
(5) > 1 month

Personnel with competency and skills to perform the job have the authority to proceed after verbally discussing the job
1–6 Low Risk
requirements with anyone performing the work with them.
May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.

Job shall only proceed with appropriate authorization after consultation with HS&E personnel and assessment team. Where
7 – 15 Medium
possible, the job shall be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the risk shall be reduced further prior starting the
Risk
job(TRA Section 4, RISK IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL). If applicable, a Permit-to-Work shall be
obtained in accordance with SLeTCct/iLoTnMR
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 The job must not proceed until it has been redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce risk. The controls shall
16 – 25 High Risk
be re-assessed for adequacy prior to starting the job.