Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).

Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background
You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.
Topic Comments
Name of organisation* DP WORLD
Site location* Crane workshop Jebel Ali terminal T2
Number of workers 135
DP World UAE Region is located in Dubai as the heart of DP World. It is a commercial gateway hub for
almost 3.5 billion people and more working 24 hours in 3 shifts of 8 hrs each. As a largest man-made
harbour, it’s been ranked as one of the largest container ports which has been voted number one sear
port in Middle east for consecutive 24 years.

DP World’s operate across sectors in the global supply chain and undertake the full Trunkey solutions like
General description of the organisation
Port and Terminals, Parks and Economic Zones, Maritime Services and Security.

DP WORLD Involved in different mechanical and electrical activities on daily basis and has fully
modernized workshops working in 3 shift of 8 hours each and handling electrical, mechanical work, lifting
activities, welding, grinding, manual handling of cranes, fork lifts, vehicles and various port
equipment’s/installations at port.
Description of the area to be included in the risk This assessment is based on the risk analysis at Terminal -2 Crane workshop located in DP World Jabel Ali
assessment Port.
Any other relevant information HSE officer who report directly to the manager
* If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.

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You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.
Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
To analyse and assess the risk at first, I had visited the crane workshop and examined the previous HSE
documents, accidental investigative reports and accident log book, reviewed previous risk assessments,
minutes of safety meetings and health reports for the period of last 12 months to know the type and
quantity of incidents happened over the period of last 12 months
Outline how the risk assessment was
carried out this should include: I looked for C155 (ILO conversation) and R164 (ILO Recommendations) for any code of practice defined
under the guide lines of ILO which applies to workplace health and safety
 sources of information consulted.
 who you spoke to; and
“https://web.inf.ed.ac.uk/infweb/health-safety/risk-assessments/generic-mechanical-workshop ”
 how you identified: Used as a good source of information.
- the hazards;
- what is already being done; and In the continuity I had interviewed the workshop in charge, workers, mechanics and crane operators
- any additional controls/actions regarding their work activities and hazards faced during performing their duties.
that may be required.
During my visit the I have found housekeeping, PPE unavailability issues. Moreover, it’s been observed the
precautions taken by the company to minimize the risks at site like tool box, work permits and
supervision.

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 Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name:
Date of assessment:
Scope of risk assessment:

Hazard category Who might be What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Time scales for Responsible
and hazard harmed and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be completed title
(within …)

Lifting handling Crane operator workers 1. Already barricaded area with 1. Procedure for safe system of work 1 day Supervisor
equipment and other property close Warring tape.
with over headed cranes
to the lifting 2. Specification safe work SWL
load clearly display on the 2. Ensure lifting accessories are good to 1 week Supervisor
Lifting of heavy Without safety latch in crane.
be use before starting the job
goods using hook chance to fall of 3. Beacon lights / siren installed
overhead crane. material, lifting more in crane and sound will raise 3. Ensure preventive maintenance by 1 month
Without safety than limited weight. on operation. Supervisor
competent person
latch in hook People moving under 4. Competent person is
suspended get severe operating the crane. 4. Need training for lifting team crane
injured due to failure of 1 month
operators
lifting operation it could HSE Officer
be damaged equipment 5. Anti-collision to be provided at both
and property
side of the crane
6. Inspection date and due date must be
displayed on the equipment.
7. Provide proper PPEs especially hard
hat to all work man
8. Information, training and instruction
for all operator

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Hazard category Who might be What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Time scales for Responsible
and hazard harmed and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be completed title
(within …)
Slip and trips All Worker’s operators’ 1. Marking spills and wet areas 1. Ensuring barricading and fencing 2 Weeks Supervisor
supervisor visitors
near oil, fuel and grease.
2. Provided sign board
2. Use of area rugs and mat for wet area 1 Week Supervisor
Spillages of oil, fuel Could be risk when 3. covering cables that cross
3. Develop a procedure and checklist of
grease obstructed walking workshop could walkways 1 Week
walkways laying get cuts, may fall and its regular housekeeping.
cables 4. Removing obstacles from Supervisor
4. Limit the effect of oil and fuels,
Leads to walkways 1 Month
musculoskeletal immediate treatment, good ventilation
fracture in hand arm 5. Non-slippery personal
system
wrist ankle, dislocation protective to the workers
and injury may happen including visitor 5. All cables should be routed overhead 1 Month
by tripping
or ungrounded in the work area
6. Cleaning all spills immediately 1 Week
7. keeping flooring in good condition
8. Make sure that the warring board 5 Days
visible for all workers

Work at height Workers who are 1. Provide Barricaded and 1. Permit to work issued for work at 1 Month HSE officer
working in the roof, other fencing the area
staff and visitors. height
2. Provided warning signs on 2. Substitute the work using mobile Supervisor
Roof work is a high-risk that area 1 Day
Workers fall from activity which cause elevated working platform for work
height in fragile Workers working on 3. Provided Supervision and from basket without standing the roof
roof and falling of height may be severe training 1 Week Finance
tools and other injured or lead to fatality 3. Provide and install safety netting and manager
materials due to fall from height, 4. Full body harness provided to protective fan
broken bones, injuries the workers
even though death 4. Provide inspection on work
occur. Tools fall from 5. Toolbox talks are given equipment safety harness guard rails
height may cause
barriers and toe board.

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Hazard category Who might be What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Time scales for Responsible
and hazard harmed and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be completed title
(within …)
injuries to the people 5. Arrange emergency rescue system
near to the area
6. Provide safe system of work
7. All workers should be trained in
working at height.

Work equipment People who all involve 1. Do not wear loose clothing 1. Develop safe system of work (SSW) 1 week Supervisor
and machinery and nearby workers
of all machine
might be harmed 2. Do not use measurement
2. Suitable safety measure protective 1 Day Supervisor
tools while machine is moving
Failing and Without proper guard of
devices should be installed.
uncontrolled of machine rotating part
poorly protected causes 3. Keep all body parts way from 3. Emergency button should be 1 month HSE officer
moving equipment Contact with sharp an all-rotating part
provided.
Lath machine, edges, impact or
drillers, grinders entanglement from 4. Choose the proper cutter for 4. All rotating parts has been sufficiently
moving parts the job guarded
Contact with metal chips
or swarf, Noise, lifting 5. Ensure all cables are secure.
object 5. Always hold work in a secure
or clamp to the drill table 6. Unauthorized entry is strictly
Cut or injury due to
broken cutting wheel prohibited near machine area
6. Remove chips with a brush, 7. Provide proper maintained and
never by hand
inspection to all machines by
competent person
8. Proper instruction, training given to
the workers
9. Proper PPE, Face shield

Fire Workers, visitors, and 1. Fire extinguishers and fire 1. Permit to work should implemented
supervisor all those hose reel are provided week HSE officer
2. Fire Risk assessment should be done
Flammable and people near to that

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Hazard category Who might be What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Time scales for Responsible
and hazard harmed and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be completed title
(within …)
combustible fuel location. 2. Fire equipment access is monthly
leakage from cleared 1 Day Supervisor
3. Install auto water sprinklers in all area
machineries and Fire can occur in leakage
tool of fuel ignition sources 3. Proper housekeeping is 4. Install fire alarm system
from welding, cutting provided
5. Install fire door and in tumescent strip
electrical short circuit Supervisor
etc. 4. Provided warning board near 6. Proper inspection for all the machines 1 week
the area
and equipment’s
It can cause serious
issues like property 5. Provided NO smoking policy 7. Remove combustible and
damage, burns, injuries
8. Flammable chemical from site and
asphyxiation even
though death occur 9. Storage on designated area
10. Emergency firefighting equipment
11. Fire extinguishers and fire blanket

Electricity Supervisor
Any workers using that 1. Use safe work practise every 1. Competent and experience person 1 day
equipment and people time electrical equipment is shall be allowed to do electrical job
Electric shock due
to using damage used
near to him 2. Don’t work on live equipment isolation 1 day
electric equipment 2. Inspect wiring of equipment HSE officer
and not properly before use and multi lock system followed
insulated Using electrical damage 3. Disconnect the power source 3. Electric switch or not block any 1 week
before repairing electric Supervisor
equipment without material
equipment
HSE officer
proper insulation leading 4. Electrical equipment 4. Use appropriate PPE while working 1day
to electric shock, burn, maintained by a competent on electrical equipment
person and cheeked
fire and, explosion. 5. Electrical equipment should have 1 Day
regularly.
5. Use the correct cable Clearly switch to cut off power in an
Connector or couplers to join emergency
length of cables. Do not allow

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Hazard category Who might be What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Time scales for Responsible
and hazard harmed and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be completed title
(within …)
tapped joints.

Noise Worker’s visitors, 1. Provide information and

1. Designing work area to separate 1 month Manager
technical staff Instruction And training
Excessive noise 2. Use personal hearing noisy machines
from workshop
protection such as ear plugs 2. Identify area with sign to show 1 month HSE officer
activities same as When that noise begins
electric motor interfering with or earmuffs we’re hearing protection must be use
grinding cutting communication and 3. Maintain and lubricate
equipment 3. Well maintain equipment 1 day Supervisor
and drilling warring signals on the
job and cause chronic 4. Providing rest brake in area away 1 month Manager
health problems stress
from noisy work equipment.
headache

Chemical Worker’s visitors and all 1. Chemical hazard 1. Workers are properly trained to use 1 week HSE Officer
substances workshop staff identification control measure correctly

Health effects Chemical hazard can 2. Provide personal protective 2. Learn more about how to handle 1 Day HSE Officer
depend on the type cause major damage in equipment PPE chemical safely in workplace
of chemical some the event of an accident
of the possible Such as skin or eye 3. Keep records inspection 3. Regularly monitor the workplace with 1Day
health effect can irritation or burns, or appropriate equipment to rack Supervisor
include chemical poisoning 4. Label all containers with the substance in the air or environment
burns, skin rashes, name ask chemical supplier
vomiting, headache Safety Data Sheet and keep 4. Regularly consult with workers to 1 Day
Disorders of the them on hand for reference maintain and improve existing safety HSE Officer
lug, kidney or liver and handling practices
5. Do not eat, drink or smoke
near chemical

Confined space Trained workers welder’s 1. Testing and monitoring of the 1. Training 1 Day HSE Officer
cleaner, welding atmosphere
The main hazard inspector painters and 2. Supervision and monitoring 1 Day Supervisor
confined spaces supervisor 2. Mechanical, Electrical
are fire explosion, isolation 3. Gas purging and ventilation 1Day Supervisor

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Hazard category Who might be What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Time scales for Responsible
and hazard harmed and how? required? further actions person’s job
to be completed title
(within …)
toxicity, high A confined space is an
temperature, lack enclosed area where 3. Establishing a safe system of 4. Rescue procedures and emergency 1 Day Supervisor
of Oxygen there is a risk of death or work arrangements
dangerous injury
4. Lock Out tag out 5. Non-spark tools
because of lack of 1 Day HSE Officer
Oxygen, fire and 5. Additional lighting
explosions, temperature

WELDING HSE Officer

1. Appropriate Training 1 Week
Welders. Worker’s 1. Welding helmets with side-
Welding hazard helpers Shields
associated with Supervisor
2. Ensure workplace is free of 1 Day
these processes Health hazard from 2. Always wear appropriate PPE
include burn, eye welding, cutting and flammable Material
damage, electric brazing exposure to 3. Use fire resistant cloths Workshop
3. Supervise contractors 1 Day
shock, cuts metal fumes and
Manager
radiation, fire 4. Welding cables, plugs and
holder on welding equipment HSE Officer
4. Use written permits like hot work 1 Day
is undamaged
permits and policies.
5. Keep fire extinguisher near Supervisor
5. Welding areas should be kept 1 Day
workplace
free for equipment and machines
that could cause trips or falls.

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Ethical: It is the moral duty of any organisation including DP World to safeguard the rights and health of its
Moral, general legal and financial
arguments staff/ workers as the staff/workers joined the organization to earn the wages for the work done yet not to
put their selves at the risk of sickens or injuries now or in future. The poor health conditions, sickness and
injuries not only effect’s the lives of the staff/workers but their families as well as create mental health and
stress issues for our workers. The staff/workers should be provided with the safe workplace with proper and
tools, equipment, PPE and welfare facilities to protect the lives of its staff/worker.

Financials: The work place accidents can cost a hefty amount of money and time to the organizations which
may impact the organizational growth. These financials impacts can be broken down as:

1. Individual Loses: Medical Cost, First Aid Cost, salary during sickness or injury. Loss of working hours.
2. Organizational Losses: Business reputation loss, Raw Material loss, worker’s replacement cost, over
all moral loss.
3. Legal Cost: Court Fees and charges, any enforcements action taken also costs

Legal: To ascertain the legislation against the Article 16 of ILO guidelines for the Clause C-155 DP world
should maintain the requirements to address any improvement or prohibition notices served by the
competent Government Authorities in case of any violations observed. Every staff/worker should be
provided the personal protective equipment as per ILO guidelines. Any breach can lead to disciplinary
action, size, imprisonment and fine under the stated ILO.

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Justification for action 1

Action Hazard Category Electricity: Emergency Stop Electric Switch.

Specific legal arguments In compliance of ILO convention C-155 and R-164 should be followed to ensure the safety of the
workers in accordance of ILO code of practice (COP) against the risk identified in the risk
assessment report while working with or near to the electricity or electric equipment.
An Accessible emergency stop switch or isolator must be installed to cut off the electricity in case of
emergency by the Employer. All the equipment should be examined on periodically basses and
must be repaired or replaced by the employer is found or suspected faulty/damaged/break/short.

Consideration of likelihood AND severity People like Lathe machine operators, Electricians, or welders working with or near electricity are at
more risk of getting electric shock, fire or ARC flash due to damaged equipment.
The severity of electric shock can cause injuries and can be fatal. Fire due to short-circuit can
completely destroy the equipment.
How effective the action is likely to be in Electric Shock or fire due to short-circuit can be reduced through implementing these controlled measures like
controlling the risk. This should include: by not using the damaged insulation or broken plugs.
 the intended impact of the action. It is recommended always to use circuit breakers or fuses according to the appropriate current rating as
 justification for the timescale that you circuit breakers and fuses are protection equipment which disconnect the live wire in case of voltage variation
indicated in your risk assessment; or short circuit.
and
My recommendation to the management for time scale to control measures is 1 day as approvals are
 whether you think the action will fully
required from top management to implement these controls in workshop.
control the risk.
The installation of Emergency stop switches, circuit breakers and fuses will minimise the ratio of
incidents/accidents at workshop from high risk to low.

Justification for action 2

Action Hazards Category Work at Height: Use of Full Body Harness or railing material

Specific legal arguments As per ILO convention C 155 followed by recommendation R164 for keeping workplace safe and risk-free

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 COP’s The employer should take care of all the safety measure for the staff/workers working at heights and
must provide the safety harness and proper means such as scaffolding, ladders and lifts. This equipment
should be inspected and tested to ascertain the durability and strength to carried out high elevation tasks

Consideration of likelihood AND severity Staff / workers working on overhead cranes are at highly risk for getting injured due to the fall. These injuries
could be of high severity like fractures to deep cuts from which may leads to fatalities the severity of injuries
may depend of the height of work from where the worker falls either the fall is from 4ft tall ladder or 15ft and
higher. People working under the overhead cranes are also at high risk of getting injured due to falling
objects.

How effective the action is likely to be in

To minimise the risk and to overcome the causes discussed above all of the concerned staff
controlling the risk. This should include:
working at heights should be provided by the PPE according to the requirements of the work which
 the intended impact of the action. can be full body safety harness to scaffolding and railing. The safety equipment should be checked
 justification for the timescale that you and tested regularly to ensure the durability and workability of the equipment.
indicated in your risk assessment;
My recommendation to the management for time scale to control measures is 2 day as approvals
and
are required from top management so the time scale is sufficient to implement these strategies.
 whether you think the action will fully
control the risk.

Justification for action 3

Action Hazards Category Fire: Workshop Welding, Grinding Bearing Heater

Specific legal arguments Employer should take the appropriate measures to ascertain the workplace safety against the fire as per ILO
COPs. The information and instructions should be clearly narrated and placed on the places required and
trainings should be provided to identify and safety measures to be adopted in different scenarios. The place
which is at the fire risk or equipment/machinery should be inspected and the equipment installed to counter
the fire tested for its workability.
The emergency routs escape routes are very vital in case of fire or any emergency there fore they should be
well labelled. Suppliers safety data sheets are the key sources of information about which chemical might be
flammable and should be considered in risk assessment

Consideration of likelihood AND severity The workshop involves high risk of fire as the welding, grinding bearing heater is going on there.

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 The naked ignition sources fire which can give serious injuries/burns to the people working there
which can leads extensive medical treatment or fatalities.
How effective the action is likely to be in
The smoke detectors, fire alarms and firefighting equipment including hydrants, fire extinguisher,
controlling the risk. This should include:
sprinklers, emergency lights and fire blankets should be placed at accessible places in the vicinity.
 the intended impact of the action. The staff should be given hand on trainings on this equipment to be used and control the fire.
 justification for the timescale that you Periodically the maintenance, inspection and test of all equipment for fire safety must be conducted
indicated in your risk assessment;
The advised time to complete this control measure is 2 days as it requires approvals from senior
and
management and workshop manager.
 whether you think the action will fully
control the risk. Installation of sensor-based sprinklers with smoke detectors and allied required equipment
discussed above can more likely control this risk.

Part 4: Review, communicate and check

Suggested word counts for each section:
 Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
 How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
 Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.

Planned review date/period with As per it’s Risk Assessment policy DP WORLD always review the risk assessment at least every 12
reasoning months. I shall make sure this need to be reviewed before the tentative date od 22-sep-2022 in the
case of

 Incident or Accident happened

 Change of technology
 New workers/ staff arrived
 Change of Management
 Legal standard
 Change of Environment and workplace

How the risk assessment findings will be I will conduct regular meetings with all stake holders like site supervisors and workshop managers
communicated AND who you need to tell to communicate the risk assessments and to give presentation about risk and control measure.

I will be acquiring the permission from the workshop manager to implement the control measures

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 as narrated above followed by the submission of the reports copy to the workshop manager and
supervisor.
I will meet the workers at workshop share and discuss with them the risk assessment, guide them
and advise them for compliance.
I will display the reports at workshop safety board. I will distribute the risk assessment copies to
worker to educate them as its main purpose is to provide safety and health awareness to
management and workers and reduce the risk factors.
How you will follow up on the risk I will share my contact details with the concerned person and follow up with them by sending
assessment to check that the actions reminders through emails on weekly basis. l will also arrange weekly meeting with workshop
have been carried out manager to discuss the progress as they promised me for implantation of actions. Extra trainings
will be provided in case they are required. In case of delay in control measures I will try to analyse
the cause of delay and will rectify it. I will communicate the problem to workshop manager and ask
him about benefits of safety practices .

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