Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) for a construction plant, incorporating a risk ranking
number. The risk ranking number is calculated using the following factors:
Likelihood (L): Frequency or probability of the hazard occurring.
o 1: Rare
o 2: Unlikely
o 3: Possible
o 4: Likely
o 5: Almost Certain
Severity (S): The potential consequences of the hazard.
o 1: Minor injury or damage
o 2: Moderate injury or damage
o 3: Serious injury or damage
o 4: Major injury or damage (hospitalization)
o 5: Fatality or severe damage
Risk Rating (R) is calculated as:
Risk Rating (R) = Likelihood (L) × Severity (S)
Risk Ranking Table:
1–4: Low (Acceptable risk)
5–9: Medium (Action required to reduce risk)
10–15: High (Immediate action required)
16–25: Critical (Work must stop until hazard is controlled)
Preliminary Hazard Analysis for Construction Plant
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Key Risk Control Measures:
1. Engineering Controls: Implementing physical changes such as
guardrails, shoring for excavation, and ventilation systems for welding.
2. Administrative Controls: Training programs, safety procedures, and
regular inspections.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard hats, fall protection,
earplugs, fire-resistant clothing, etc.
4. Emergency Response: Ensuring the availability of first-aid kits, fire
extinguishers, and spill kits for chemical handling.
Actions Based on Risk Ranking:
Critical (16-25): Immediate action is necessary. Operations must stop
until the hazard is controlled.
High (10-15): Action is required to reduce the risk. Control measures
must be put in place urgently.
Medium (5-9): Action should be taken to mitigate the risk, but it does
not require stopping the work.
Low (1-4): The risk is acceptable, but routine monitoring should
continue to ensure no increase in risk.
This analysis allows you to identify which processes require immediate attention and control,
ensuring a safer construction site.
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1. Engineering Controls: Implementing physical changes such as
guardrails, shoring for excavation, and ventilation systems for
welding.
2. Administrative Controls: Training programs, safety procedures,
and regular inspections.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard hats, fall
protection, earplugs, fire-resistant clothing, etc.
4. Emergency Response: Ensuring the availability of first-aid kits,
fire extinguishers, and spill kits for chemical handling.
Actions Based on Risk Ranking:
Critical (16-25): Immediate action is necessary. Operations
must stop until the hazard is controlled.
High (10-15): Action is required to reduce the risk. Control
measures must be put in place urgently.
Medium (5-9): Action should be taken to mitigate the risk, but it
does not require stopping the work.
Low (1-4): The risk is acceptable, but routine monitoring should
continue to ensure no increase in risk.
This analysis allows you to identify which processes require immediate attention and
control, ensuring a safer construction site.