BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
MUNICIPALITY
COMPANY BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
COMPILED BY ERIC NQAMPI AND RISK ASSESSMENT
DATE OF ASSESSMENT 25 AUGUST 2023
SCOPE OF WORK SUPPLY AND REPLACEMENT OF ASBESTOS
ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND
CRECHES IN GEORGE MUNICIPALITY.
REVIEW DATE EVERY ONE (1) year or after reportable incident or
change in scope of work.
5 Almost certain 5 Fatal 5 No 5 Permanent 5 Greater than 5 Hazards permanently
to inevitable production effects R500 000.00 present
for at least 12
months
4 Probable 4 Permanently 4 Loss of 1 4 Long term 4 R100 000. 00 – 4 Hazards arises every
disabling injury month or > 2 years R499 999,00 week
more
Severity index due to Environment
3 Improbable 3 Likely to be 3 Loss of 1 3 Medium – 3 R10 000.00 – 3 Hazards arises every
absent for more week in 6 months R99 999.00 month
Severity index (Financial impact)
than 14 days production to 12
Severity index (Production)
Severity index injury /disease
months
2 Less than even a 2 Medical recovery 2 Loss of 1 day 2 Short term 2 R1 000.00 – 2 Hazards arises every
chance within 14 days in production 1 day to six R9 999.00 year
(6) months
Probability Index
1 Highly 1 First aid only 1 Loss of half 1 Insignifican 1 R0 – R999.00
Frequency index
1 Hazards arises every
improbable day in t effect five (5) years
production
0 Not probable 0 Near misses 0 No loss of 0 No aspect 0 No cost 0 No hazards exists
time but or impact involved
production
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
MUNICIPALITY
affected by
shock of
employees
PRIORITY OF ACTION ACTION TO BE TAKEN
A 75 – 100% Immediate Training, Safe Work Practice, Method Statements & detailed action plans
B 60 – 74% Within 1 week Training, Safe Work Practice, Method Statements & detailed action plans
C 45 – 59% Within 1 month Training, Safe Work Practice, Method Statements & detailed action plans
RISK VALUE
and registers
D 30 – 44% Within 6 months Training and Safe Operating Procedures
E 15 – 29% Within 12 months Training
F 0 – 14% As reasonable Training
Ref Sequence of Hazards (Safety, Risk rating E (L + C) Control Measure Control Effectiveness Rating
No. Activity in Health and Risk Control Type Control
Likelihood
Conseque
Exposure
Action environment) Rating effectiveness
nce (C)
rating
(E)
(L)
1. Site Damage to 2 3 4 14 • The principal contractor will be required to develop and Administrative Satisfactory
Establishme Construction submit prior to commencement of work a risk
nt equipment, assessment, health and safety plan, the method
Vehicles, heavy lifting statements and all relevant supporting documentation
equipment etc. to ensure that all overall activities are properly planned.
Damage to existing • When using lifting equipment and cranes to assist with
electrical or site establishment, ensure that all relevant risk
Telecommunication assessments and method statements are conducted &
lines. employees are briefed on the risks involved.
Damage to property of • Use competent employees to fulfil functions during the
client. Construction activities.
vehicles crashes with • Ensure that site is suitably and sufficiently barricaded
site personnel causing and provided with controlled access points to prevent
injuries and fatal the entry of unauthorized persons.
accidents.
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
MUNICIPALITY
2. Hazardous Exposure to hazardous 4 2 3 20 • Before any employee is allowed to use HCS, they must Administrative Good
Chemical chemical substances. be provided with training, warned about possible and the use of PPE
Substances hazards as per MSDS. Correct and relevant PPE should
be issued and wearied to mitigate any possible risk.
Adhesive aggregate 2 4 3 14 • Ensure employees are provided with PPE. PPE Good
used to attach drywall
splashes into eyes, skin
contact causing
irritation and other
3. Electricity Electrical shock due to 3 5 3 24 • Develop detailed method statement and ensure that it Combination of Satisfactory
contact with live is implemented. Administrative
electrical wire • Exclusion zones to be created with rigid barriers and process and PPE
warning signs.
• No machine to be operated in an area where any part of
machine or equipment can contact electrical wire.
• All persons to be provided with training in the hazards
associated with live electrical wire.
• Provide employees with relevant PPE.
Electricity Electrical shock or 3 5 3 24 • Electrical equipment to be inspected by an authorised Administrative Satisfactory
electrocution due to operator or user on a daily basis prior to use.
the use of unsafe • Details of these inspections to be recorded in a register
electrical equipment which will be kept on site at all times.
(including generators)
Electricity Electrical shock or 3 5 3 24 • Electrical artisans need to be mindful of existing Administrative Satisfactory
electrocution due to electrical wires. Before any equipment is used on a work
contact with live site, an assessment should be carried out and reports of
overheard power lines such assessments kept in the Contractor’s SHE file.
4. Ladder: to Falling from the ladder 3 3 3 18 • Must be erected by a qualified person. Administrative Good
gain access leading to injuries • Principal contractor to appoint such qualified person
to and must ensure that no worker uses a scaffolding that
ceilings/elev is not approve for use by a competent person.
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
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ated working • Provide personal protective equipment
sites.
5. Erecting Poor manual handling 4 3 5 32 • Train employees on good lifting techniques. Administrative Good
working leading to sprains, • Providing suitable working platforms for working
platforms strains, and fractures. conditions.
6. Moving Poor terrain 4 3 5 32 • Train employees on good lifting techniques Administrative Good
materials for Incorrect type of trolley • Introduce the lifting machinery to avoid accidents to
employees to lift materials. employees.
• Existing office equipment must be protected throughout
Repetitive lifting of the construction activities.
materials
Damage to existing
office equipment.
7. Drilling and Flying particles that can 4 3 5 32 • Machine guard to be fitted and ensure that the machine Engineering and Satisfactory
grinding cause asthma is working properly. Inspection and pre checks to be Administrative
conducted before using any driven machine.
8. Working in Accumulation of 3 3 5 24 • Employees must ensure that their workspace is well Administrative Good
enclosed particulate matter ventilated. and
areas or within the confines of • Employees must be cognizant and avoid overcrowding Engineering
confined the building. when working in confined spaces.
space. • PPE must always be used.
Lack of oxygen.
Damage to property
such as fibre cables and
electrical wires.
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
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9. Improper Material falls due to 3 4 4 24 • Stacking should be supervised by competent person. Administrative Good
stacking and improper stacking Best stacking practices should be applied. Training for
storage of causing injuries to those responsible for discharging this duty should be
material and persons. provided.
equipment
10. Loading and Back injuries 3 3 6 27 • Train employees on safe lifting techniques, reduce the Administrative satisfactory
offloading weight of items to be lifted and use the mechanical to
lift heavy items.
11. Portable Noise will be generated 2 2 3 10 • Principal Contractor to provide PPE (Ear Protection). Administrative Satisfactory
Electrical by portable electrical Workers should be rotated to reduce exposure. Noise
Equipment equipment which will must be measured and if found to be more than 85
lead to noise induced decibels, the contractor must provide means to mitigate
hearing loss the impact.
• Principal contractor to conduct continuous awareness
and communication with Municipal personnel regarding
the probable exposure to noise pollution and the
remedial actions applicable.
12. Use of Inhalation of air 3 3 4 21 • The Principal Contractor must ensure that particulate Administrative Good
Adhesive containing particulate matter in their working zones is suppressed through
aggregate matter leading to applicable methods, such as providing adequate
(e.g. respiratory problems ventilation.
Rhinolite) like asthma. • Provide the PPE such as Dust mask to mitigate the
impact. Medical surveillance must be conducted before
the commencement of the project and after the project.
13. Mistakes in Lack of training leads to 4 5 4 36 • All employees on site to be properly inducted. Administrative Good
operation by mistakes, use of • Competent supervision to be provided on site.
employees equipment incorrectly
and
operators
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
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14. Housekeepin • Housekeeping not 4 3 4 28 • Housekeeping to be maintained daily. Administrative Good
g being maintained • Hoarding must be maintained daily and must be kept up
daily. to standard.
• Generated waste,
scrap and debris
not removed from
site at reasonably
appropriate
intervals.
• Construction areas
near occupied
offices not
sufficiently
hoarded.
15. Working at Falling objects 4 5 5 40 • Tools to be secured while working at heights to prevent Engineering and Good
elevated falling from heights. administration
position / at Employees working at • Adequate training and awareness to be provided to
height heights not having employees on working in elevated/fall position.
necessary competency
to work at heights.
16. Fall Employees not working 4 5 5 40 • Fall Protection plan to be communicated among all Engineering and Good
protection according to approved employees by means of induction training and toolbox administration
fall protection plan. talks.
• Employees to have the necessary competency to qualify
Employees not trained to work at heights.
on fall protection plan • Fall protection plan to be updated throughout the
Lack of supervision to project life span.
ensure that workers
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
MUNICIPALITY
are implementing the • Fall protection plan to address all site-specific
approved fall conditions.
protection plan.
17. Painting and Paint being flushed 3 4 3 21 • All cleaning of paint brushes to be conducted in a Administrative Good
attributed down drains controlled manner and working area.’
tools and • No paint to be disposed off down drains or into the
equipment. stormwater systems.
• Empty paint containers to be removed from site and
disposed off as per regulations on disposal of hazardous
chemical waste.
18. Drilling and flying particles that can 4 3 5 32 • Machine guard to be fitted and ensure that the machine Engineering and Satisfactory
grinding cause asthma is working properly. Inspection and pre checks to be administrative
conducted before using any driven machine.
19. Welding Fumes that can cause 2 4 5 18 • Provide personal protective equipment, ensure that the Administrative Satisfactory
asthma area is ventilated if the operation is taking place in- and PPE
house.
20. Asbestos Dismantling: Exposure 4 4 5 36 • Provide simple and easy-to-understand information for Administrative Satisfactory
Abatement to asbestos people involved in clear-up work that describes what and PPE
Process contaminated air whilst asbestos is, where it might be found, what the hazards
dismantling AC are, and how to handle and dispose of it safely.
Roofing. • Trained personnel from an accredited Asbestos
Contractor should inspect the sites to identify the type
of materials, the hazard that they present and the safest
course of action.
• The necessary PPE (Gloves, Goggles, Disposal Clothing
and Disposal Dust Masks) must be provided by the PC to
all personnel responsible for the dismantling of the AC
roofing.
• The dismantling process must be as delicate as possible.
• The asbestos material must be kept wet to reduce the
accumulation of airborne fibres and dust.
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE
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Handling and Storage 4 4 5 36 • Restrict access where there piles of building debris, and Administrative Satisfactory
of ACWM to demolition sites and waste storage areas. No children and PPE
or unauthorized persons allowed.
• Prohibition of the tempering and manipulation of
ACWM whilst in waste storage area/container.
• ACWM must always be stored in sealable containers
until they are disposed of safely, at a registered
Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility.
• The containers must be clearly labelled in local
languages and must also have a hazard warning e.g
“Danger: Contains Asbestos Fibres, Harmful if inhaled,
May Cause Cancer, Keep Sealed, Avoid Creating Dust”
Handling and Disposal 4 4 5 36 • Container inspection register and checklist must be Administrative Satisfactory
of ACWM: Exposure to conducted prior to collection for transportation. and PPE
asbestos contaminated • Estimated Volume of ACWM must be recorded prior to
air whilst dismantling transportation.
AC Roofing. • Legible transportation manifests must be produced and
duplicated for inclusion in OHS File.
• Admission permit from Hazardous Waste Disposal
Facility must be acquired.
• Disposal certificates of all accumulated ACWM Volumes
must be acquired and inserted in the OHS File for record.
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS
COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE MUNICIPALITY
1. A risk level is attributed to each circumstance in the following manner
o Low Risk = 1 – 15
o Medium Risk = 16 – 30
o High Risk = 31 – 50
2. Risk Ranking calculation
2.1 Consequence
o Medical Treatment only or less (minor injury) =2
o Average Lost Time Injury =4
o Major Injury =6
o Fatality or Permanent disabling injury =8
2.2 Probability
o Not likely to occur in our lifetime =A
o Could occur =B
o Has happened =C
o Common Occurrence =D
2.3 Calculation of Risk
o Consequence = probability x frequency
3. Evaluation of results
Activities listed in the high risk zones must be seen as tasks requiring immediate attention.
Administration will in most instances solve some of the problems satisfactory,
administration would involve training and awareness programmes to educate employees
about the hazards and risks associated with their tasks.
An implementation plan must be devised to address the outstanding issues which may need
engineering solution or PPE if all attempts fail. The action plan must be cognisance of the
specific hazards that need to be eliminated.
4. Assessment Team
The following professionals were involved in the design of this baseline risk assessment for
Supply and Replacement of Asbestos Roofing at Various Community Halls and Creches in the
George Municipality Area :
Eric Nqampi – Pr. CHSA
Dunyiswa Nosana: CHSO
Siwapiwe Bekebu: CHSO
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BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS
COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE MUNICIPALITY
5. Task Specific Risk Assessment
Should the baseline risk assessment indicate tasks in high risk zone, a specific task risk
assessment must be conducted. The assessment will then target the specific tasks and
hazards attached to the identified activity.
6. Required and Existing Control Measures
o Safe Work Procedures
o Training
o Medical Examination
o Supervision
o Risk assessment
o Mitigation measures
o Consequence management
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BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASBESTOS ROOFING AT VARIOUS
COMMUNITY HALLS AND CRECHES IN GEORE MUNICIPALITY
DEVELOPED BY EQPROJECT MANAGERS AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD