Risk Assessment involved with Electrical
Repairs
MARINE ENGINEERING
OPERATION
GROUP 3
SHAKEEM MORRIS I.D#: 84668,
ZACHARY CHARIANDY I.D#:95967
HASAN SIMON I.D#: 95820
Introduction
A hazard can be defined as source of situation with the potential to cause harm
such as injury, illness, damage to property/equipment/environment and even
loss of life or even a combination of these. There are multiple types of hazards
onboard a ship which present various degrees of risk involved to all personnel
involved. This report seeks to identify the number of hazards presented when
performing electrical repairs on board.
Objective
This power point presentation will show how to reduce electrical
hazards on board by:
Identifying the hazards
Conducting a risk assessment
Creating mitigation/contingency measures and
Providing recommendations for safe operations
Definition of Risk
A risk is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm and is a
combination of the probability that a harmful event will occur, and the severity of the
consequences of that incident.
Definition of Risk Assessment
The definition of a risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying
hazards and evaluating any associated risks within a workplace, then
implementing reasonable control measures to remove or reduce them.
IMO defines risk as ‘the combination of the frequency and the severity of the consequence’ (MSC Circ 1023/MEPC Circ 392). Here the
frequency is ‘the number of occurrences per unit time (e.g. per year)’ and consequence is ‘the outcome of an accident ’.
What is Risk Assessment and Why it is so Useful On Board ? - MySeaTime
Types of Risk Assessment
Formal
Formal risk assessment is done as a team. It starts with a meeting for
hazard identification, completing all steps and the process is usually
logged down in a specific form.
Informal
An informal risk assessment complements the formal process and is
not a replacement for formal risk assessment. It is usually done on
an individual basis for his/her daily work activities.
Identifying the hazards
Basic hazards involved when performing electrical repairs onboard
vessels include:
Improper grounding
Damaged insulation
Overloaded circuits
Wet conditions
Suitable risk assessments when performing electrical
repairs onboard vessels
These include:
Inspection of tools, power cords and electrical fittings for damage or wear prior
to each use.
Ensure all cords or equipment that is rated for the level of amperage or wattage is
being used.
Ensure correct size fuses are being used for the corresponding current.
Ensure all equipment is planned to be locked/ tagged out before operations can
begin.
Mitigation and contingency measures for electrical
repairs onboard vessels
These Include:
Grounding- connecting an electrical system to the ground in order to prevent unintended
electrical discharge.
Electrical Protective Devices- devices used to protect equipment, machinery, components and
devices in electrical and electronic circuit against short circuit.
Insulation- Electrical insulation is the absence of electrical conduction this dictates that a
charge flows if states are available into which electrons can be excited.
Recommendations for safe operations when performing electrical
repairs onboard vessels include:
To maximize safety, an employee should always use tools that work properly. Tools must be
inspected before use, and those found questionable, removed from service, properly tagged and
damaged equipment immediately should be repaired or replaced immediately.
All circuit breakers and fuse boxes clearly, each switch should be positively identified as to
which outlet or appliance it is for.
Power tools should not be used without the guards.
If an electrical event occurs do not make physical contact with the person make sure the
current is disconnected first.
Power cords should be suspended over aisles or work areas to eliminate stumbling or tripping
hazards.
CONCLUSION: