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S/ Activities Potential hazard Risk rating before Control measurement and mitigation Residual risk Action
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1 Demolition of the Falling the Medium 3-D  Ensuring the thickness of the columns. CON
columns and reactor in columns on the  Holding and pushing the column into one side without vibration or /Val vilet
shaking
Low 2B
old refinery poclain
 All pushing work is to be carried out remotely, using the excavator
operated by a suitably qualified and experienced operator.
 Specific Permit to work to be issued to include all activities
included within this method statement.
 The columns will be safely felled using an excavator applying a
turning force from the rear.
 This is the preferred option as no operatives are put at height and
the inherent dangers in the fitting of the pulling ropes are
eliminated.
 The access is to be unhindered and free to allow unrestricted
movement of the excavator, ensuring that the position of the
applied force is 180 degrees to the direction of the fall line.
 The base of the vessel skirt will be prepared in accordance with
the details within this document.
 The number of bolts to be removed will be in accordance with the
details within this document.
2 People working in Medium 3-B  All the people working nearby will clear and un-authorized CON
the vicinity area personnel will not entering in the working zone. /Val vilet
 An exclusion area 1.5 x height of columns is to be maintained
Low 2B
around the demolition area during felling.
 All work under or within the exclusion zone is to cease until this
phase of the demolition is complete.
 Access into the exclusion area will be prohibited to prevent access
by personnel during all preparation and pushing operations.
 Exclusion zone to be enforced by banks men.
3 Jumping hazard Medium 4-C  Machine will hold the column and it will lower in safe manner. CON
 Machine will guide the column and it will lower in safe manner. /Val vilet
while column hit
 The location of the rubble is to be determined upon each
Low 1C
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on the ground individual case by the presence of underground services or

boreholes.
 Sufficient rubble mounding and road plating is to be prepared and
will be available for placement to prevent damage to any
underground services and existing grade level and to cushion the
fall of the column, within the landing zone. This will also negate
any vibration to services within the demolition area.
 Rubble will be placed within the direction of the felling.
 Felling will not commence if wind speed greater than 11m/s. Wind
readings taken prior to works commencing.
 A level and unhindered area must be present around the column
base, which will allow safe access and egress to the columns by
the burning operatives.
04 Machine can lean Medium 4-C  Only hydraulic Boom will push the column and main body of the CON
in forward Due to machine will Stable on the ground not effecting the pushing /Val vilet
gravity
Low 1C
the gravity
 The area in which the column is to be felled will be cleared to
reduce the possibility of debris projection and create a suitable
area which to site the pushing machine.
 Select the direction of fall in line with base assembly bolts such
that the pivot is achieved to provide this direction.
 Weather forecasts will be taken and evaluated before work
commences.
Hot cutting /bolting Fire/ exposition / Medium 3-B  A valid hot work permit to be obtained to perform Cutting activity Low 2B CON
cutting for Safe removal Spark / Hot  Initial gas test to be performed by AGT personnel only therefore /Val vilet
of redundant columns surfaces continuous gas monitoring to be followed
 Trained personnel ( fire watch) should monitor the continuously
within area R2 utilizing
and log readings
controlled  Establish a fire booth / habitat around the work area to fully
felling/pushing method contain arcs and sparks generated during the work.
 Only competent person can do Gas Testing.
 Conduct housekeeping to remove combustible or flammable
materials with in the 15 meter vicinity of the hot work.
 Maintain good housekeeping at the area
 Mandatory PPE to be worn and additional PPE for cutting activity
as listed to be worn during activity ( welder helmet with face
shield , Long sleeve leather gloves , welder apron and shoulder
protection, Standard Filter masks ,)
Wrong Bolt being Medium 3-B  Identification, rotation line and sequence of the cutting of the Low 2B CON
cut during bolt holding down bolts will be painted onto the skirt of the columns to /Val vilet
removal for be overturned, by the Site Supervisor
Colum fall  The number of bolts to be removed will be in accordance with the
details within this document.
 The three front bolts in the line of fall will remain to provide
directional control.
 All other bolting will be removed working around the base to the
rear, using hot cutting equipment.
 Upon completion of hot cutting the bolts, all equipment and
personnel involved in this task will be removed from the area.
 Following bolt removal, the excavator will position the shear to
provide a two point contact with the wall of the vessel.
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 At this point the Site Supervisor will give the go ahead to continue
via two way radio.
 A progressive force will be applied to the column at the pre-
calculated height, with the excavator standing off at its maximum
reach.
 Once the force has been applied, it must not be removed until the
column centre of gravity allows the column to fall unaided.
 At this point the excavator will slew away and clear the column
base.
 AT NO TIME WILL THE MACHINE BE UNDER THE FALL AREA OF
THE COLUMN or in the line of rotation.
Medium 3-B  Only competent and authorized personnel to execute the job Low 1C CON
 Use certified machines only (By QP REFINERY electrical /Val vilet
Rotating parts department )
(Grinding  Ensure Machine in good working condition
Machine).  Ensure Rated RPM of wheel should be more than Rated RPM of
grinding Machine
 Inspect the grinding/cutting wheel before each use for its working
condition , wear and tear , expiry etc
 Never tie-off dead man switch (major violation) Low 1C CON
 Medium 3-B  Grinder Operator to hold the grinder with both hands, using the /Val vilet
handle in maintaining grinder weights balance
 If disk “jam” in the cut-off grove, release the auto switch and
once disk stopped pull the grinder out
Grinder Excessive  Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.
kickback  Overstressing the disc increases the loading and susceptibility
 Twisting or binding of the disc in the cut is just cause for kickback
or breakage.
 Do not position your body in line of fire behind the rotating disc.
 Maintain a firm grip on grinder and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback forces.
 Do not position your body in direct line of fire if kickback occurs.
Improper  Ensure all cylinders were on erect vertical position chained and Low 1C CON
handling of Gas  Medium 3-B capped in trolley /Val vilet
Cylinder  Flash back arrestor installed on hose line between cylinder and
torch
Fire and explosion  Ensure flash back arrestor shall fitted on both end of the Low 1C CON
due to improper  Medium 3-B acetylene- oxygen cylinder /Val vilet
use of cutting  Ensure that surface underneath shall moistened prior to start
torch  Ensure stand by water hoses are placed close to work area
 Wet fire blanket shall place underneath of the area.
Damaged Hoses
 Before starting up Inspect and ensure the connection of hoses Low 1C CON
Medium 3-B and accessories are properly fitted. /Val vilet
 Use only rated capacity hoses for the job
 Hoses should be laid properly and guarded
Working during COVID-
 COVID 19 out Medium 3-B
 Mandatory health check on all workers before mobilization to site. Low 1C
19 situation  Ensure the entire worker has completed booster dose vaccination
break prior to deploy them into site.
 Ezhtraz –Vaccination status to be updated and shown to QP
refinery access gate prior to enter.
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