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10 Welding

This document provides a risk assessment for welding activities. It identifies hazards such as electricity, fire, heat radiation, and fumes. Control measures are outlined to reduce risks like using hot work permits, proper cables, insulation, fire extinguishers, protective equipment, and ventilation. Legal requirements and emergency procedures are also specified. Training records and inspections will verify that control measures are implemented properly. The risk assessment was conducted to help identify, analyze, and control risks involved in welding to protect worker safety.

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10 Welding

This document provides a risk assessment for welding activities. It identifies hazards such as electricity, fire, heat radiation, and fumes. Control measures are outlined to reduce risks like using hot work permits, proper cables, insulation, fire extinguishers, protective equipment, and ventilation. Legal requirements and emergency procedures are also specified. Training records and inspections will verify that control measures are implemented properly. The risk assessment was conducted to help identify, analyze, and control risks involved in welding to protect worker safety.

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Document No OHS/RA/G-10

Risk Assessment Record


Revision No 00
Issue Date 01/01/2008
Power Projects WELDING
Page No 1 of 2
Activity Description:- Welding
Risk assessment reference number: PPD/RA/G-10
Details of the task/ operation:

• Tools/ machines involved: Welding machine


• Location specific hazards shall be identified by the site before starting the activity

Sub Activities

• Arranging the Transformer to the desired location


• Connecting transformer to power lines
• Connecting the welding rod.
• Torching the rod.
• Carrying out the welding activity

Hazard Severity Likelihood Risk Rating


(H- Hazards, C- Controls) (S) (L) (S*L)
H1 Electricity (C3,C4,C5,C7,C8,C9,C12,C13,C18,C22) 3 4 12
H2 Fire (C1,C2,C3,C11,C14,C17,C22) 4 2 8
H3 Heat Radiation (C1,C2,C3,C10,C11,C16,C17,C21) 3 2 6
H4 Fumes (C3,C6,C20) 3 1 3
H5 Hot surfaces (C3) 3 1 3
H6 Slip/ trip/ fall - same level ( C3) 2 1 2
H7 Slip/ trip/ fall – heights (C3) 2 1 2
H8 Fall of objects& Personnel (C3,C23)
H9 Damaged Hand tools (Refer RA/G/11)
H10 Fly of Material (C15,C19)
Harm
1. Injury to persons
2. Eye irritation
3. Breathing Problem
4. Skin burn
5. Electric Shock
Persons exposed
Operator, Workmen.
Document No OHS/RA/G-10
Risk Assessment Record
Revision No 00
Issue Date 01/01/2008
Power Projects WELDING
Page No 2 of 2
Control measures to be taken:
C1 Use Hot work permit before starting then activity
C2 Skilled workmen to be allowed to perform welding work.
C3 Toolbox to be conducted for workmen involved in the activity.
C4 Proper cables must be used for the return path of the welding m/c.
C5 Except the electrode holding jaw, the remaining part of the welding holder should be fully insulated.
C6 Welding shall not be performed in damp condition.
C7 Welding machine & the cables should not be kept in wet places.
C8 Welding m/c and cables should be checked before start of the job.
C9 Welding m/c body earthing must be given.
C10 Use appropriate leather gloves / shoes.
C11 All the combustible materials should be cleaned near by area.
C12 Welding machine should be switched off when the welding work is finished.
C13 All cable joints should be very rigidly made and insulated to avoid getting heated up or producing
sparks causing fires.
C14 Fire extinguishers should be provided near the work place.
C15 Welder should use scratchproof goggles always to avoid getting burns while chipping, cleaning etc.
C16 Welder coverall should be full sleeve cotton.
C17 At the end of job, before leaving the place of work, smoldering fires if any should be put out.
C18 Overheating of transformers shall not be allowed.
C19 Use proper eye protecting shield, welding, helmet etc.
C20 Provide proper ventilation to avoid inhalation of fumes.
C21 Avoid exposure of direct skin to the radiation.
C22 Do not use water to fight electrical fires
C23 Use Full body harness when working at height
Legal Requirements to be followed:
Section No: 10.4 of code of construction safety practice of DM. (ii) DM-TG-14,15,16,17,18,19,20
Training requirements of the personnel involved:
PTW Training, Fire watcher training
Related emergency procedures, if any:
Fire drill, Emergency evacuations
Verification of the implementation of control measures:
PTW form, Training records, TBT records.
Any other information:
SEVERITY LIKELIHOOD

1 Negligible 91 to 100 1
2 Minor 75 to 90 2
3 Lost time injury 50 to 74 3
4 Major 25 to 49 4
5 Severe 6 to 24 5
6 Fatality 0 to 5 6
Severity of the Hazard × Likelihood of Occurrence = Risk rating.
1 – 7 Low
8 – 16 Medium
17- 36 High

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