RISK ASSESSMENT Document No: CVE-HSER-07

Date of issue: 15 JUN-2024

SANDBLASTING AND COATING Revision:001

PROJECT / LOCATION DATE DATE OF NEXT ASSESSMENT

Job No. 16-06-2024
TASK / ACTIVITY
SANDBLASTING,PANTING AND COATING

Controls
Workplace/A Implemented
Risks Issue (Possible incident) Base Risk Ranking Risk Reduction
ctivity/ Follow up by
[What can go wrong] (Without Controls) Improved Existing Controls / Action Plan
Ref Process/ Hazards Existing Controls Whom (name) &
(Accident/ill health to persons, Implementing New Controls
Equipment/M By When (date) YES NO
fire or property loss)
aterials
L R RR L R RR
Competent personnel only to operate Project
blow torches. Engineer
Ensure no flammable materials are Project
present in the vicinity where torches shall Flash arrestors are to be installed on Supervisor
be used. every gas cylinder. Project QHSE
Use of blow
1 Fire. Explosion burns. Supervisor in place throughout the work. 4 4 16 Gas monitoring if the welding is a 3 2 6 Engineer YES
torches.
Fire extinguishers are to be present at all golden weld or close to the ATEX area
times.
Line of fire awareness.
Work area to be restricted to personnel
involved in the works only.
Full face visor to be worn when operating Project
tools with abrasive wheels. Personnel mounting abrasive wheels Engineer
Abrasive wheels are to be inspected and must be trained and competent to do Project
maintained in good order and condition. so. Supervisor
2 Grinding. Flying particles, or discs. Eye or body injuries. 4 4 16 3 2 6 YES
All guards are in place during operation. Tools are to be checked as per local Project QHSE
Fire extinguisher to be at hand. legislation. Engineer
No loose clothing is to be worn by the
operator.
Only competent operators are to use
blasting equipment.
Blasting is to be carried out from within a
specially designed habitat. Never point
Injury to personnel. Skin
blasting rods in the direction of other
abrasions. The use of (the dead man switch) is
personnel.
Damage to respiratory mandatory before starting.
Ensure the blasting rod has an isolated air
system and lungs as a result Warning signs to be placed to prevent
source to prevent accidental use by Project
of inhalation of dust. unauthorised personnel.
Flying particles. Danger to other others. Engineer
Minor/serious injury to Sandblasting areas with signage
workers and the public. Suitable PPE including Hood to be worn Project
3 Sandblasting. members of the public as a 4 3 12 stating noise hazards etc. 3 2 6 YES
Compressed air. Static electricity. by operatives. Blasting hoses will be Supervisor
result of noise, dust flying Specific training
Noise checked for rips/ruptures before use. Project QHSE
particles etc. Regular inspections of the works are to
Supervisor to ensure that site is kept in Engineer
Minor/serious injury as a be carried out, with noise monitoring
good order at all times with trailing cables
result of exposure to included in the inspection.
kept to a minimum distance and
compressed air.
highlighted where potential hazard exists.
Electric shocks.
All personnel are to exercise awareness
about potentially changing ground
conditions as works progress.
Experienced operators only to be used for

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 Controls
Workplace/A Implemented
Risks Issue (Possible incident) Base Risk Ranking Risk Reduction
ctivity/ Follow up by
[What can go wrong] (Without Controls) Improved Existing Controls / Action Plan
Ref Process/ Hazards Existing Controls Whom (name) &
(Accident/ill health to persons, Implementing New Controls
Equipment/M By When (date) YES NO
fire or property loss)
aterials
L R RR L R RR
blasting.
All sandblasting hoses and equipment will
be properly earthed and bonded.
Whip checks are to be fitted on all hose
connections.
Vehicles and other equipment are
prohibited from driving over hoses.
All sandblasting hoses and equipment will
be properly earthed and bonded.
If the noise level is above 80dB. The risk
of hearing loss is to be communicated to
the employees and hearing protection
must be provided.
If the noise level is over 85dB. Ear
protection is mandatory.
Constant noise exposure
can progressively damage
employees' hearing, leading Suitable Gloves (as identified in MSDS
MSDS assessments are carried out Project
to difficulty understanding Assessment) to be worn by operatives.
and available to the workforce. Engineer
Application of critical instructions and Spill kits are kept in the vicinity of the
MSDS available to the workforce (read Project
4 chemicals Use of chemicals Products. warnings. This significantly work area. All chemicals are labelled. 4 3 12 3 2 6 YES
& understood), copies issued to the Supervisor
products. increases the risk of Identify specific gloves for handling
medical team, disposed of by EMP. Project QHSE
accidents with the potential epoxy.
Engineer
for serious injuries or
fatalities. Dermatitis &
environmental hazards.
No unauthorised personnel are allowed
within operations. Workers are to wear
All lifting equipment and attachments
high-visibility vests and helmets at all
are to be tested and certified.
times.
Machine operators are trained and Project
Workers are to keep clear of moving
Ground-worker being struck by competent. Certified Slinger/banksman Engineer
machinery at all times and not to
Lifting slewing machine. Ground workers to control all machine movements. Project
5 Crush injury or fatality. approach until signalled by the machine 4 4 16 3 2 6 YES
Operations are being hit by the material being Lifting operations plan to be Supervisor
operator.
lifted by machinery. developed. Project QHSE
Banksman will be deployed to assist in
A colour code is applied to every lifting Engineer
reversing moving plant & machinery.
accessory.
Keep out of the swing radius of the
machine.

During operations, a sheet will be

placed under the joint to prevent the Project
Epoxy primer is to be applied only in well-
dispersion of used abrasive and/or Engineer
ventilated areas.
Application of Hazardous material being Inhalation of fumes. kin chemical material and facilitate its Project
6 Hand protection must be worn during the 4 3 12 3 2 6 YES
coating product handled damage/Dermatitis collection Supervisor
application of epoxy primer.
Epoxy primer cans will be collected Project QHSE
and disposed of properly. Engineer

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 Controls
Workplace/A Implemented
Risks Issue (Possible incident) Base Risk Ranking Risk Reduction
ctivity/ Follow up by
[What can go wrong] (Without Controls) Improved Existing Controls / Action Plan
Ref Process/ Hazards Existing Controls Whom (name) &
(Accident/ill health to persons, Implementing New Controls
Equipment/M By When (date) YES NO
fire or property loss)
aterials
L R RR L R RR
Designated haul route of travel.
Right of way is always given to laden
vehicles. No speeding or tail-gating.
No unauthorised personnel are allowed
within operations. Workers are to wear
high-visibility vests and helmets at all
Hands: Cuts, bruises, and
times.
fractures from tying wires or Workers are to keep clear of moving
being struck by swinging Pedestrians to use pedestrian access
machinery at all times and not to
loads. routes were provided.
approach until signalled by the machine
Competent & experienced plant
operator. Banksman will be deployed to
Back: Strain, pain, and operators trained to local standards.
Collisions with another plant on assist in reversing moving plant &
sciatica due to lifting or CCTV and/or convex mirrors to provide Project
site. Contact with moving machinery.
awkward postures. 360° vision for the operator. Engineer
Plant machinery. Overturning. Contact Keep out of the swing radius of the
Musculoskeletal system: Flashing Beacons. Project
7 Machinery with overhead or underground machine. 4 3 12 3 2 6 YES
Injuries to bones, joints, Heavy plants passed the periodic Supervisor
Operations services. Plant in collision with Fire extinguishers are to be kept in
muscles, tendons, inspection as prescribed by local law. Project QHSE
public traffic while exiting site onto machines.
ligaments, and cartilage from Establish traffic control measures Engineer
public road No mobile phone use by drivers while
repetitive motions, forceful when the plant needs to exit the site.
operating the plant.
exertions, or awkward This will consist of flagmen, traffic
Goalposts, bunting and warning signs are
positions. directors and warning signage.
to be put in place at all points where
Soft tissue injuries: Damage
equipment etc. must pass underneath
to tendons, ligaments,
overhead lines.
cartilage, or muscles.
Synchronized movements where the plant
is operating nearby.
Line of fire awareness.
Audible reverse alarms function correctly
on all plants.

Certified mechanical lifting appliances to

be used to carry awkward or heavy loads.
Job rotation is to be utilised to minimise
the risk of repetitive strain injury and back
strain.
Personal injury i.e. Tag lines to be used during lifting
All operatives will have received Project
Musculoskeletal trauma, operations to transport materials into
manual handling training. Engineer
including fractures, position.
Manual Moving and handling equipment Manual Handling techniques will be Project
8 dislocations, lacerations, Gloves are to be worn by operatives in 4 3 12 3 2 6 YES
Handling Slewing loads. Pinch points enforced on-site during the induction. Supervisor
contusions, and facial the vicinity of the work area.
Use of tongs to handle timber skid. Project QHSE
injuries. All personnel involved in the slinging
Engineer
operation are to be made aware of pinch-
point hazards and associated risks.
Ensure the line of vision is not obstructed
by equipment etc. to reduce the risk of
trips and falls.

Due care is to be taken Due care is to be taken when carrying out

when carrying out work. work. Wear all appropriate PPE.
Wear all appropriate PPE. Awareness in the toolbox talks of potential
Project
location issues, including working on Works to be carried out preferably in
Awareness in the toolbox Engineer
slippy timber mats, and uneven and soft Daylight or provide sufficient lighting.
Project
9 Walking on site Slips Trips and fall talks of potential location ground conditions. 4 3 12 Tower lighting will be in place for work 3 2 6 YES
Supervisor
issues, including working on Restriction of unauthorised personnel. to be carried out at night.
Project QHSE
slippy timber mats, and Stay on hard-standing areas as much as
Engineer
uneven and soft ground possible. No one working under any
conditions. circumstances Housekeeping.

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 Controls
Workplace/A Implemented
Risks Issue (Possible incident) Base Risk Ranking Risk Reduction
ctivity/ Follow up by
[What can go wrong] (Without Controls) Improved Existing Controls / Action Plan
Ref Process/ Hazards Existing Controls Whom (name) &
(Accident/ill health to persons, Implementing New Controls
Equipment/M By When (date) YES NO
fire or property loss)
aterials
L R RR L R RR
Restriction of unauthorised
personnel.

Stay on hard-standing areas

as much as possible. No one
working under any
circumstances
Housekeeping.

Do not approach any moving

plant or equipment until you
are sure you have the
attention of the banksman or Do not approach any moving plant or
operator. equipment until you are sure you have the
attention of the banksman or operator.
All personnel are to wear Hi- All personnel are to wear Hi-Vis clothing
Flashing Beacons.
Vis clothing at all times. at all times. Reverse beeper fitted in every
Working close Competent & experienced plant
10 Moving Plant and Machinery Reverse beeper fitted in machine 4 3 12 3 2 6 YES
to heavy plant operators.
every machine Workers are to keep clear of moving
machinery at all times and not to
Workers are to keep clear of approach until signalled by the machine
moving machinery at all operator.
times and not to approach
until signalled by the
machine operator.

Note: This Risk Assessment must be reviewed if the execution of a new job or any incident occurred on the work site and also after completing 12 months.

Risk Methodology
RISK MATRIX RISK RANKING Likelihood (Probability Levels) Consequences (Impact Levels) Consequences (Impact Levels)

Human Environment
Consequences 5- Frequent: More than 75%.
Likelihoo 1-Minor environmental impact
H – High Very likely to occur or already 1-Single person of the workforce is
d happened. injured, but able to continue work.
which is localized and easy to
1-Slight 2-Minor 3-Moderate 4-Major 5-Massive remedy.
2-Moderate environmental
4- Probable: 51% to 75%. 2-Single person in the workforce 1 impact within the Project area
Frequent 5 10 15 20 25
More than likely to occur than or 2 days off work with a moderate of influence.
not. reversible health effect.
M – Medium
3- Seldom: 50%. Chances for 3-Significant environmental
Portable 4 8 12 16 20 occurrence/non-occurrence 3-Single person in the workforce 3 impact beyond the Project Area of
are equal. days off work with a moderate Influence.
irreversible health effect.
4-Major environmental impact
2- Unlikely: 10-49%. Less likely 4-1 fatality or single person of beyond the Project Area of
Seldom 3 6 9 12 15
to occur than not public hospitalized or with severe Influence which is hard to
L – Low irreversible health effect. remedy.

Unlikely 2 4 6 8 10
5- Catastrophic damage to the
5-Multiple fatalities or multiple
1- Improbable: Up to 10%. environment which cannot be
persons of public hospitalized or
Ranking / Risk must be with severe irreversible health contained and which interrupts
Improbable. the pipeline development
Improbabl moderate (M) or low (L) effects.
1 2 3 4 5 progress.
e before you can start
work.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM
Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By
Name: Tara Name: Name:
Date: 16-06-2024 Date: Date:

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