Risk Assessment Record
[Link].: EMCO/GN/RA-004
Activity: Arc welding
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section-11 part-[Link] of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
Ensure the employees engaged for the task fully aware of
1. the task being carried out and hazard associated with the
task.
Engage the right person (trained and skilled) who can be
2. capable to carry out job safely. Arrange refresher training if
required.
Conduct toolbox talk (briefing) before start of work on each
3.
shifts.
Minor/major injury to
personnel due to Talk to the employees on their capability to handle the job,
Human Behavior 3 4 12 Medium 4. 3 2 6 Low
incident caused by knowledge & understanding of work to be carried out.
human errors Ensure the adequate supervision in place and Inspect the
5.
site work condition on regular basis.
Ensure that member of workforce had not worked prolong
6.
hours in the previous shift.
An unsafe practices of employees must to be consulted
7.
and correct work methods to be instructed.
Follow approved method statement / work instruction/ O&M
8.
Manuals wherever applicable
Proper cable with earth clamp must be used for the return
Minor/major injuries 1.
path of the welding machine.
or death to personnel Except the electrode holding jaw, the remaining part of the
Electricity 5 4 20 High 2. 5 1 5 Low
due to electrical welding holder should be fully insulated.
shock
3. Welder in wet condition should not be allowed to weld.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:09
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
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Risk Assessment Record
[Link].: EMCO/GN/RA-004
Activity: Arc welding
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section-11 part-[Link] of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
Welding machine and cables should not be kept or routed
4.
through wet surfaces.
Welding m/c and cables should be checked before starting
5.
the job.
6. Welding machine body earthing must be connected.
Wear welding helmet, welding hand gloves, coverall with
7.
welding apron & welding safety shoes with high ankle.
PTW system shall be strictly followed and tool box talk
1.
shall be conducted.
All the combustible material should be cleaned off from the
2.
welding area.
Welding machine should be switched off when the welder
Minor/major injuries 3.
wants to leave the work place even for a short while.
Fire to personnel due to 4 4 16 Medium 4 1 4 Low
fire While welding machine in multistoried structure, the
4. welding sparks should be constrained to the floor in which
welding is done, using suitable fire blanket etc.
At the end of job before the place of work, smoldering fire if
5.
any should be put out.
6. Overheating of transformers shall not be allowed.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:09
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
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[Link].: EMCO/GN/RA-004
Activity: Arc welding
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section-11 part-[Link] of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
For reducing the effects of radiant heat and hot flux
7. suitable fire resistance apron, sleeves, leg guards, gloves
etc. should be used.
All cable joints should be very rigidly made properly and
8. insulated to avoid cables getting heated up or producing
sparks causing fires.
Welder should use scratch proof goggles always to avoid
9.
getting burns while chipping, cleaning etc.
10. Welder coverall should be full sleeve cotton.
11. Gas testing shall be carried out wherever applicable.
Welding machine shall be located away from flammables
12.
sources / areas.
Suitable fire extinguisher/ trained fire watch should be
13.
provided near the workplace.
Trained fire watch should be allocated for the task. He
14. shall stay in the area for 30 minutes after completion of
work for monitoring purposes
Use proper eye protecting shield, welding helmet of
1.
appropriate shade number (10 – 12) etc.
Minor/major skin/eyes
Provide proper ventilation or fumes extractor to avoid
Radiation and burn or ill health due 2.
3 4 12 Medium inhalation of fumes. 3 2 6 Low
fumes to exposure of
radiation and fumes Use appropriate respirator wherever ventilation is not
3.
effective.
4. Avoid exposure of direct skin to the radiation
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:09
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High GN-RA-004
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[Link].: EMCO/GN/RA-004
Activity: Arc welding
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section-11 part-[Link] of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
Trained and qualified personnel shall be engaged to
1.
carry out the work
Supervisor shall conduct toolbox talk before start of
2.
Minor/ major burn work and proceed the work under close
injuries to personnel Keep away body parts from hot surface and display
Hot surface 4 4 16 Medium 3. 4 1 4 Low
due contact of hot caution sign board " Hot surface" to aware others.
surface Provide proper barricade around the workplace to
4.
restrict the unauthorized person enter.
Do not touch with bare hand even for short period
5.
also. Wear suitable hand gloves always
Ensure that walk way clear from any kind of
1.
obstructions.
Minor/major injuries 2. Ensure welding cable should not cross the walk ways
Slip ,Trip & fall 3 4 12 Medium 3 1 3 Low
to the personnel
3. Maintain the good house keeping through the work
Do not throw materials as it may cause injury to other
4.
personnel or to self.
Whenever possible, install habitat to seclude the
1
activity from exposure of other personnel
Minor/ major eye 2. Avoid staring at the arcing with naked eye
UV light
injuries to 3 3 9 Medium Randomly visit eye specialized whenever required for 3 1 3 Low
exposure 3.
personnel check up
Use proper eye protecting shield, welding helmet of
4.
appropriate shade number (10 – 12) etc.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:09
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
GN-RA-004
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