Risk Assesment of Workplace.
Risk Assesment of Workplace.
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
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).
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
* 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.
In the end, I referred to some of the HSE’s Approved Codes of practice documents and reviewed
the Machine manuals containing manufacturer’s instructions to refine further the list of additional
controls required at site.
Hazard category and Who might be What are you already doing? What further controls/actions Time scales
hazard harmed and are required? for further Responsible
how? actions to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
1. Slips and Trips All workers, drivers Overall Layout is representing 1. Regular removal of 3 Days CEO in
crane operators, good housekeeping obstructions caused by association with
Poor housekeeping storekeeper, and spread of over-length
was seen due to visitors/public at Single work shift during the day billet cutting pieces Safety Manager
improper stacking of workplace ensured availability of sufficient (2,3,5)
materials. All above may light 2. First aid kits should be
present all time 15 Days
suffer injuries of Workers/Site
minor to serious Supervisor
Workers found using PPEs 3. To ensure regular
nature like cuts, (1, 4,6)
bones fracture etc. clearance of debris – For 10 Days
in case there was Storage area was adequately that a Housekeeping Plan
no proper spaced ensuring the free should be prepared
housekeeping movement of workers and
system, absence vehicles 4. Safe and stable material
of suitable PPEs stacking i.e. material 7 Days
as well as first aid without any bloom/ billet
Safe height of material stacking
facility ends protruding out.
i.e. up to 2 meters
21 Days
5. Anti-Skid flooring tiles to
be provided in oil cellars
to avoid any slip.
6. First aid provisions like
first aid kits, and first aid 1 Week
4. Load handling Workers injury / Cranes are operated by 1. The crane operator shall be 15 Days Safety Officer
equipment Material & competent, licensed person. competent, qualified, third (3,4,5,6,7)
Lifting of material by machine damages. party certified and approved
Area properly barricaded. Workers/ Crane
cranes operation. Crane by TRD.
Operators (1-2)
can collapse resulting in Workers may get Training of worker for proper
Daily.
serious injury to seriously injured methods of lifting. 2. Cranes shall be inspected
workers. through fall events daily by the operator.
Tag lines tied to all loads
during load lifting 1 Week.
operations. Ensured manufacturer’s valid 3. Load chart of the crane
certificate of test for crane must be followed.
No one permitted to work under Daily.
suspended load 4. Ensure Tool Box Talk for
7. Communications between
the rigging supervisor and
On-going
his deputies including crane
activity.
operators shall be ensured
by way of radio and hand
signals.
5. Fire Hazard All Workers at Entry & Exit marked for easy 1. Review fire risk 1 Week Safety Officer
project site. escape in case of fire. assessment. (1-8)
A lot of explosive Property damage
Safety signs are displayed. 2. Ensure sufficient fire
materials are present at can also occur.
fighting arrangements/Fire 2 Weeks.
the workplace and they
Fire alarm system installed. extinguishers should be
can catch fire very Any ignition source made available on site.
easily. such as a static
charge, cigarette 1 Week.
Cigarette butts were 3. Ensure proper training of
observed near the site. butt or a deliberate the fire fighting team.
act of fire by 1 Week.
Waste material was
workers may start 4. Fire alarm system shall be
also present there. a fire. checked regularly. On-going
6. Electricity Workers/ Use of PPE by workers 1. Ensure Workers use well 3 Days Safety officer
mechanics at site. Electric gloves by electricians insulated tools. (1,3,4,5)
Electrical short circuit Electrocution due are used during repair works. 1 Week. Workers (2)
to sudden contact 2. Area shall be barricaded
while installation of the and warning signs shall be
with the naked
panel box of electricity Different waste materials are displayed.
wire.
in the unit. placed on floors and walkways
Electric burn inattentively. 3. Improved housekeeping.
Grid station is providing accidents, cardiac 1 Day.
800 KBA load to the arrest, heart
unit. traumatic
inflammation can 4. Trained and competent
occur in case of 1 Week.
person must be present for
serious electric the required job.
shock.
On-going
9. Work at Height Workers/workers Ladder with firm base being 1. Never try to overreach with On-going HSE Supervisor
working nearby used - of good quality for ladders/ support activities (to ensure)
are at risk. industrial use mechanism. (1-2)
Repair works on ladder
at elevated levels Workers/ Crane
2. Do not carry any materials
related to civil structures Workers may fall Ladders used on levelled operators
in one hand while climbing
and repair of steel re- causing breakage ground.
or getting down from ladder. (1,2)
rolling operations as of bones, injuries
well as with some other and even fatality. Tool box talk was given to
10. Health, welfare and Worker/ Operators Employees trained about the 1. Health surveillance 2 Months Site Supervisor
work environment may get seriously safety hazards and should programme needs to be (1,2,3,4)
affected due to understand the risks established to carryout
Heating furnace periodic health reviews and
In Heating furnace, the creating high First aid plan present for other necessary practices.
furnace transfers heat t degrees of heat. emergency and immediate
o air. This warm air may The temperature hospitalization. 2. Ensure proper insulation
cause heat stress. 21 Days
of heating furnace guards are provided at the
is ranges from Workers have been provided furnace openings.
1000-1300°C. with drinking water as coolers
have been installed at the site. 3. Job rotation should be On-going
Workers those are practised for workers activity.
working near the working in hot environment.
furnace and on
rolling machines 4. Workers uniform should be
can suffer from heat resistant. 1 Month.
Moral, general legal and financial Matrix engineering (Pvt.) Ltd has a moral obligation to safeguard all employees, workers, operators,
arguments and supervisors who operate in various departments of the company. Workers go to work to make a
living that provides them with social and economic security. Sick health or illnesses that are
provoked in people will have acute to long-term physical and mental health consequences that lead
to absence. Increased frequency of injuries/incidents causes worker injuries, illness, and death.
Workplace health issues are likely to have an impact on employees' families, friends, and co-
workers. Running in an environment where there is a risk of fire might result in onsite fatalities, which
can have a negative impact on the company. People have a fundamental right to be provided with
fire safety precautions and fire safety protection measures, as well as sufficient training. To decrease
workers' exposure to hot environments, a higher level of supervision and process rotation of staff is
required. It is the responsibility of the corporation to ensure their safety during working hours from
any potentially dangerous situation.
Instances of work related injuries, illnesses and unwell fitness could have monetary impacts on the
agency. Fees are related to the following:
• injured workers (unwell pay, first useful resource remedies, medicinal drugs, hiring the
alternative of employees, lost manufacturing time and so on.)
• Replacement or repair of damaged device and gear price. As an instance if a powered device is
broken or slipped from hand of the employee due to poor ergonomic layout then it'd hit the other
employees or site visitors causing extreme non-public accidents.
The employer must follow all applicable laws and regulations. Legal practises must be implemented
in every organisation. International organisations and agencies have established some norms, and if
an organisation fails to meet those standards, enforcement agencies can take additional action.
They first notify the organisation via a general notice, after which they take other procedures. They
have the authority to halt work that may endanger employees. Enforcement authorities might also
demand that construction begin after specific modifications or control measures have been
implemented to reduce the risk factor. In the event of a serious accident, the supervisory head may
be imprisoned and the firm's licence may be revoked.
Action Ensure sufficient fire fighting arrangements/Fire extinguishers should be made available on site.
Action First aid provisions like first aid kits, and first aid personnel should be present in case of injuries
from the hazards. (Hazard Category : Slips & Trips)
Specific legal arguments Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulation No. S137 of 1 March 2006 states that
adequate provision shall be made for prompt first-aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained
during the course of the work.
C062 - Safety Provisions (Building) Convention, 1937 (No. 62) Article 16 states that all
necessary personal safety equipment shall be kept available for the use of the persons employed
on the site and be maintained in a condition suitable for immediate use. The workers shall be
required to use the equipment thus provided and the employer shall take adequate steps to ensure
proper use of the equipment by those concerned.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity If masonry workers experience slips and trips while loading and unloading material, the likelihood is
low because proper housekeeping was present, walkways were cleared of any obstructions, proper
Action Avoid the manual handling of weight/load instead use load lifting equipment.(Hazard Category:
Manual Handling)
Specific legal arguments The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 are the main piece of legislation dealing with
Manual handling.
R128 - Maximum Weight Recommendation, 1967 (No. 128) states physiological characteristics,
environmental conditions and the nature of the work to be done and any other conditions which
may influence the health and safety of the worker.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity Over a third of all job injuries are caused by manual handling. Work-related musculoskeletal
diseases (MSDs), such as discomfort and injuries to the arms, legs, and joints, as well as repetitive
strain injuries of various types, are among them. Lifting, lowering, pushing, tugging, and carrying
are all operations that fall under the category of manual handling. There is a risk of injury if any of
these responsibilities are not completed properly. Because manual handling is a high-risk activity,
sufficient precautions must be taken to avoid injury. In the event of an injury, medical expenditures
must be paid to the worker, and the organization's reputation will be harmed.
How effective the action is likely to be in Using lifting equipment instead of manually managing the load will reduce the number of job-
controlling the risk. This should include: related injuries, improve your workers' physical condition, reduce absenteeism and work time, and
the intended impact of the action; increase productivity. Workers were witnessed manually handling materials/loads, despite the fact
Planned review date/period with According to the organization’s policies, the risk assessment should be reviewed after one year of
reasoning its first edition i.e. dated 10th January 2023. However risk assessment can be reviewed earlier if
any accident occurs because after any incident the validity of this report will expire and new risk
assessment will be conducted.
How the risk assessment findings will be By convening a meeting in which all senior and junior health and safety experts were present, I was
communicated AND who you need to tell able to easily educate the senior management of the company about the Risk Assessment that I
had conducted at the work site. These are the employees in charge of increasing and enforcing the
employer's health and safety regulations, as well as ensuring that each and every employee of the
company follows them. I can give a presentation to the control authorities during the meeting to
inform them about the threats that I discovered during my risk assessment and training programme.
Through the use of notice boards, postures, and tool box discussions, I will communicate hazards
and their control measures to all personnel of the organisation. I can easily communicate the
importance of worker protection to the workers by erecting safety signs at the construction site.
How you will follow up on the risk I'll follow up on my suggested activities by setting target dates for all of them and completing them
assessment to check that the actions by the suggested deadline. I'll go out and physically check on the progress of my proposed activity.
have been carried out In addition, I will interact with the employees and inquire about any changes they have noticed over
their term. Supervisors or in-charges will be asked about their work progress rate, and if it is
discovered that it is not achieving the stated objective, I will give them instructions on how to
improve it. If it is discovered that the delay is deliberate, I shall inform senior management,
particularly the Project Manager and Operations Manager, of the current status. If I learn of any
budgetary limits, I shall contact the organization's Finance Department representative to request
budget allocation. This procedure will be followed until all of the indicated actions have been
completed.