BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE / TASK BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT

PROJECT NAME START DATE
RISK ASSESSMENT REFERENCE NO END DATE
REVISION STATUS REVISION DATE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK/ACTIVITY

Available Adequate
REQUIRED AND EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES REMARKS
Ye No Yes No
s
Scope of Work (logical steps on how the task will be performed)
Procedures: (WI / SOP / Vendor Spec)
Training, Induction, Competency Certificates, Specific Training / Other Instructions Induction Training is to be given before any work may commence
Special permits required (specify) Construction Work Permit, Notification of Asbestos Work
Equipment / Tool Registers / Others (specify) COVID19 Prevention Controls
Other

PROBABILITY LEGEND CONSEQUENCE / INJURY / LOSS RANKING

5 Has happened 5 Fatality or permanent disability or > R 5,000,000 5 4 3 2 1
4 Quite possible to happen (Happen during last year) 4 Major Injury or > R 1,000,000 < R 5,000,000 5 25 20 1 10 5
5
3 Could Happen (No record of recent occurrence) 3 Average Lost time Injury or > R 500,000 < R 1,000,000 4 20 16 1 8 4
2
2 Not likely to happen 2 Minor Injury or < R 500,000 3 15 12 9 6 3
1 Very Unlikely 1 Medical Treatment only or Less or No Financial loss 2 10 8 6 4 2
HIGH RISK = 15-25 MEDIUM RISK = 7-14 LOW RISK = 1-6 PROB: Probability CON: Consequence 1 5 4 3 2 1

HARD HAT OVERALL EAR PROTECTION DUST MUSK

BASIC PPE REQUIRED FOR TASK SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY FOOTWEAR GLOVES SAFETY VEST
 METHOD STATEMENT MSDS PLANNED TASK OBSERVATION SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES TO
WORK INSTRUCTION - - -
TASK

Activity Task Potential Hazards Risks Current Risk

Sr. Potential dangers that

List activity Potential Risks Due to Risk Suggested Control Measures
No List task steps could cause harm. List the Likelihood Severity
steps Hazard Rate
potential hazards

1. Site Project Incompetent personnel Project interruption 3 3 9 Legal appointment letters are to be
Identification & Mobilization of appointed. Legal liability claims signed before the commencement
Establishment Personnel Workers not informed of Financial loss of work.
Project hazards and risks Serious injuries or Competencies to be verified.
Mobilization of associated with tasks. Fatalities due to Occupational medicals to be in
Plant and Workers exposed to unknown hazards place before the commencement
Equipment unknown/unidentified Load falling on of work.
Setting up Camp hazards. employees. Site-specific Induction training is to
& Storage Poor/unsafe offloading Accident-causing be conducted on all personnel
Facilities practices property damage before commencing work.
Installation of Operators under the Pedestrians / public Appointed Risk Assessor to have a
Temporary influence of Alcohol or hit by plant and HIRA certificate (Hazard
Services other substances while machinery Identification and Risk
Clearing and transporting machinery and Project interruption Assessment).
Grubbing equipment to the site Accident Task-specific risk assessments are
establishment area. Property damage to be carried out.
Pedestrians / public passing Load falling on Ensure all responsible persons on
by employees. Site submit a CV.
Theft of material, Incidents/accidents Employees are to be trained in the
equipment, and machinery Electrocution content of the risk assessments.
Abnormal load Containers Occupational Illness Attendance registers to be in place.
placed on uneven surfaces. Method statement / safe operating
Using defective/incorrect procedure to be in place for
equipment to offload offloading plant and equipment.
containers. To be communicated to
Sub-standard housekeeping employees.
The incompetent person Employees to stand clear of
conducting the installation. offloading operations.
Incorrect location/layout Company substance abuse/alcohol
plan policy to be available and
Poor visibility implemented by communicating
Collision the policy to all employees.
Excessive Dust Camp area to be fenced off to
Underground Services prevent unauthorized entry.
Unauthorized and general warning
signs are to be displayed.
Project program to be compiled to
prevent machinery and equipment
to be left unattended.
Security to be implemented.
Special arrangements are to be
made for abnormal loads.
Abnormal load signage is to be
displayed on trucks if applicable.
Valid driver’s license of driver.
Containers/offices are to be placed
on a level surface.
Lifting equipment to be load
tested.
Load test certificates are to be
available.
Lifting equipment is to be placed
on the register and inspected every
month.
Employees are to stand clear of
lifting operations and no
employees are allowed underneath
suspended loads.
High standards of housekeeping
are to be maintained.
The stacking and storage
 supervisor is to be appointed in
writing.
Monthly inspections are to be
conducted on stacking and storing
on site.
Competent/registered electrician
to conduct temporary electrical
installations.
Electrical COC to be issued and
kept on the H&S file.
Temporary electrical installations
are to be done at the exact location
provided after consultation with
the client.
Pre-start inspections to be
conducted.
Windscreens to be kept clean.
Occupational medicals to be
conducted to ensure the operator
has good eyesight.
Speed limit to be adhered to
Occupational medical to be
available.
Proper supervision
Workers are to stand clear from
moving machinery when clearing
and grubbing take place.
Water Truck to be used to spray
working areas to suppress dust
2. Excavation Excavate by hand. Underground Services Financial Loss 4 4 16 Identify underground services.
Work Excavate by Employees standing too Project Interruption Location of underground services
Machinery close to machinery. Bumping/hitting an to be communicated to all relevant
Backfilling Incompetent/unfit operator employee with a personnel.
Operating next to the bucket of the machine Excavation work is to take place
excavation edge / placing causing serious injury only as per the approved
excavated material next to Accident-causing permit/instruction.
 the excavation fatality. Employees to stand clear of
The collapse of machinery in operation.
trench/excavation Operators are to undergo
(sides caving in) occupational medical surveillance.
Occupational Medical Certificate to
be available on H&S file.
Operator competency to be
available.
Identify underground services.
Excavated material is to be placed
away from the excavation edge.
Operator to be competent
3. Working near Offloading Striking overhead electrical Electrocution 4 4 16 The contractor is to refer to design
services material from a cables Legal Liability Claims drawings indicating underground
truck near Overhead power lines Property damage power lines and to plan
overhead power knocked over. accordingly.
lines Damaging power lines Prestart checklist
Operator authorized, competent,
and medically fit
Machinery may not exceed the
height of overhead power lines
Supervision
Banksman/Spotter checking plant
height
4. Lifting & Mobile Cranes / Mobile Cranes / Truck- Incorrect slinging 4 4 16 Crane / Truck-mounted crane
Lowering Truck- mounted mounted crane Defective Crane operator to be competent in the
Operation crane Chains / Slings Incompetent operator operation of the specific machine.
Chains / Slings / not medically fit to Employees to stand clear of lifting
operate. operations.
Exceeding the Crane to be load tested. Pre-start
maximum load inspection is to be conducted daily
capacity before the shift. Employees are to
Defective equipment stand clear of lifting operations and
used to cause falling no employees are allowed
objects. underneath lifted loads.
Objects not correctly Operators (and all other
 hooked employees) are to be sent for
Occupational medical surveillance.
Medical certificates and Annexure
3 are to be placed on the H&S file.
Crane to be load tested. Maximum
Load Capacity to be displayed on
Crane. Outriggers of crane to be
placed to keep crane steady. Crane
spec to be available for reference
purposes.
Lifting equipment to be load
tested. Load test certificates are to
be available. Lifting equipment is to
be placed on the register and
inspected every month. Employees
are to stand clear of lifting
operations and no employees are
allowed underneath lifted loads.
5. Scaffold work Scaffold Erection Incorrect erection of The collapse of the 4 4 16 Scaffolding is to be erected by a
Working on scaffolding scaffold causing competent scaffold erector,
scaffolding inside Falling from heights serious injury or appointed in writing.
of pump station Scaffold collapsing fatality Scaffolding is to be inspected by a
Disassemble Falling tools and equipment Serious injury/fatality competent person, appointed in
scaffolding Head injury writing. Inspections are to be done
daily and recorded in writing.
Employees are to be issued with
specific safety harnesses for the
specified work.
Safety harnesses are to be worn by
employees whilst working on
scaffolding and to be hooked to
scaffold / anchor points.
Safety harnesses to be in good
condition, on the register, and
inspected regularly.
Scaffolding is to be erected by a
 competent scaffold erector,
appointed in writing,
Scaffolding is to be inspected by a
competent person, appointed in
writing. Inspections are to be done
daily and recorded in writing.
Scaffold to be anchored/erected in
such a way as to prevent collapse.
Tools and equipment may not be
placed on the edge of platform
boards.
Lifting and lowering of tools must
be done properly in a bucket with a
rope and no tools may be thrown
from heights.
Scaffolding to be disassembled
under proper supervision
(construction work
supervisor/scaffold supervisor)
To be disassembled from top to
bottom
Employees are to wear safety
harnesses while conducting this
activity
6. Working at Edge Work Falling off edges Major injuries 4 4 16 Edge protection is to be in place.
heights Openings Falling into openings (fractures), etc. Employees working near edges to
Fatality wear safety lanyards to prevent
them from falling over the edge.
All openings are to be covered.
Employees working near openings
to wear safety lanyards to prevent
them from falling into openings
7. Hazardous Handling Incorrect handling Skin irritation 4 3 12 MSDSs to be available.
Chemical Storage Exposed to HCA Occupational Illness or MSDS’s to be communicated to all
Agents Not trained to work with Disease employees handling HCA.
HCA. Production time loss Task-specific training
 Incorrect storage of HCA Explosion HCA inspections
Fire hazard PPE
HCA compatibility chat to be
available and implemented.
HCA is to be stored following the
compatibility chart
8. Stacking & Stacking and Sub-standard stacking and Collapsing of 4 3 12 The stacking and storage
Storage storage of storing practices stacked/stored supervisor is to be appointed in
material and material causing writing.
equipment serious injuries Monthly inspections are to be
conducted on stacking and storing
on site
9. Hot works Gas Welding & Incorrect storage of gas The sudden release of 4 4 16 Gas cylinders are to be stored
Cutting cylinders pressurized gas following requirements. To be
Electrical Welding Hot surfaces Burns stored in a designated area. Gas
& Cutting Fire hazard Explosion cylinders to be chained.
No flashback arrestor Incident / Accident Task-specific training to be
Incompetent person Sparks in face / Arc conducted on employees
operating welding machine eyes conducting hot works.
Not wearing a welding Electrocution Competent First aider and box to
helmet be readily available on site.
Exposed electrical wiring Employees are to wear the
relevant
PPE, e.g. welding helmet, apron,
welding gloves, etc.
Designated smoking area to be
established. No smoking near hot
work activities.
Gas cylinders are to be always
secured.
Gas welding equipment to be
following requirements.
Flashback arrestors to be fitted to
gas welding and cutting equipment.
Task-specific training to be
conducted.
 Competency to be available and
person to be appointed in writing.
Welding helmets are to be issued
to persons conducting welding.
Employees conducting welding, are
to wear the relevant PPE, e.g.
welding helmet, apron, welding
gloves, etc.
Monthly inspections are to be
conducted on the electrical arc
welding machine and deviations
are to be recorded and reported.
10.Electrical Works Installation of Exposure to live electricity Sparks in face / Arc 4 4 16 Electrical source to be isolated
Electrical Cables The incompetent person eyes when conducting installation work,
Connecting conducting electrical Electrocution Competent and registered
electricity to installations. Fire risk electrician to conduct the electrical
existing systems Using electrical equipment installation work,
Commissioning of in wet areas or outside in Occupational medical to be
Electrical System wet conditions available.
Overloaded power-points Electrical source to be isolated
Trailing cables from static when conducting installation work,
equipment and whilst using Competent and registered
portable electrical electrician to conduct the electrical
equipment. installation work,
Faulty cables Occupational medical to be
available.
used in wet areas or wet,
conditions
Task-specific training
Competent and registered
electrician to conduct the
electrical installation work
Fire equipment to be readily,
available
11.Concrete Works Steel Fixing Tripping hazards Dermatitis 3 4 12 Electrical source to be isolated
Ready-Mix Using unsafe hand tools Hand injuries when conducting installation work,
 On-Site Mixing Unauthorized personnel Fatalities Competent and registered
Using Concrete pouring concrete. Property damage electrician to conduct the electrical
Pump Concrete truck running Project interruption installation work,
over personnel, equipment, Loss of limb Occupational medical to be
or material. Occupational Illness or available.
Concrete truck running Disease Electrical equipment may not be
over personnel, equipment, used in wet areas or wet
or material. conditions.
Exposed moving parts, Task-specific training
Excessive concrete dust
Concrete pump hitting
workers.
Working with cement
Handling bricks
Working at height
Falling objects (bricks,
tools, etc.)
Exposed to live electricity
while installing plugs, light
fittings, etc.
Working at heights while
installing gutters and
downpipes Falling
objectless
12.Building Works Brick Work & Working with cement Employees falling 4 4 16 High standards of stacking and
Plastering Handling bricks from heights causing storage to be maintained on site.
Electrical Work Working at height serious injuries or Task-specific training for
Plumbing Works Falling objects (bricks, fatality. employees involved with steel
Roof Works tools, etc.) Electrocution fixing.
Interior & Exposed to live electricity Head injuries Monthly register checklist on hand
Finishing Work while installing plugs, light Falling objects causing tools to be conducted. Deviations
Glass Work fittings, etc. head injuries / bodily to be reported,
Working at heights while injuries Only authorized personnel pour
installing gutters and Fall from concrete.
downpipes heights/fatality, The occupational medical
Falling objects Injuries certificate of the operator is to be
 Substandard housekeeping (cuts/lacerations) available.
Exposure to open flames First aid to be always on-site,
Tripping over obstacles and Workers to always wear correct
objects PPE.
Manual handling of Workers working with vibration
material equipment must ensure they have
Manual lifting of material a firm footing.
while working at heights Concrete truck driver to ensure
Employees conducting that the handbrake is secured to
work under overhead work, prevent the truck from running out
Scaffolding use to access of control.
the roof work poorly Task Specific Training
erected. All moving parts of the concrete
Using unsafe hand tools mixer are to be guarded.
Manual handling of glass Correct PPE to be worn by
Using unsafe hand tools employees operating concrete
mixer.
Workers to always stand clear from
pump movements,
Safety gloves to be worn by
employees working with cement,
Safety gloves are to be worn by
employees handling bricks,
Employees conducting brickwork at
heights to follow the correct
procedures.
Scaffolding to be erected following
SANS 10085
Safety harnesses to be worn when
working at heights
13.Roof Work Removal of Tripping over obstacles and Injuries 4 4 16 High standards of housekeeping to
existing roof objects Employees falling be maintained.
coverings and Manual handling of from heights causing Stacking and storing inspections
installation of material serious injuries or are to be conducted every month.
new roof Manual lifting of material fatality. Task-specific training to be
coverings while Falling objects causing provided to employees.
 Employees conducting head injuries / bodily Ergonomic risks to be considered.
work under overhead work. injuries Employees conducting roof work
Scaffolding use to access Fall from follow the correct procedures.
the roof work poorly heights/fatality Scaffolding to be erected following
erected. SANS 10085
Working at heights Safety harnesses to be worn when
working at heights.
Overhead work to be barricaded.
Signage to be displayed.
Head protection to be worn by
employees where falling objects
pose a hazard.
Competent Scaffold Erector and
Inspector to be appointed in
writing.
Roof work/scaffold work to be
supervised.
All employees working at heights
are to be declared fit for work at
heights.
Safety harnesses are to be worn
when working at heights.
Anchor points to be installed and
retractable lifelines and/or similar
devices to be used when
conducting roof works
14.Glasswork and Replacing Manual handling of glass Injuries 3 4 12 Task-specific training to be
Windows windows, etc. Using unsafe hand tools (cuts/lacerations) provided to employees.
Glass Work Injuries Ergonomically risks being taken
into account
Hand tools and equipment are to
be inspected every month and
deviations are to be recorded and
reported
15.Water Installation of Installation of Pipes Health risk 3 3 9 Confined space entry permit to be
Reticulation Pipes Commissioning of Water Injuries issued to individuals before
 Works Commissioning of Reticulation System Employees tripping working in confined spaces.
Water over obstacles causing Occupational medical to be of
Reticulation injuries, personnel be available.
System Project interruption Task-specific training
Correct equipment to be used for
specific tasks.
Proper supervision
Equipment to be inspected every
month and deviations to
be recorded and reported.
High standards of housekeeping to
be maintained.
Competent person to
conduct/supervise plumbing work
16.Construction of Concrete works Exposed moving parts. Loss of limb 3 4 12 All moving parts of the concrete
Pump Station Steel fixing Excessive concrete dust Occupational Illness or mixer are to be guarded.
Installation and Concrete pump hitting Disease Correct PPE to be worn by
connection of workers. Injuries employees operating concrete
pipes at the pump Incorrect handling of Hand injuries mixer Only authorized personnel to
station reinforcement material Health risk pour concrete.
Commissioning of Working without proper Employees tripping Workers to always stand clear from
System / Testing personal protective over obstacles causing pump movements.
of pipes equipment injuries. Correct manual lifting techniques
Confined space Injuries to be communicated to employees.
Misuse of equipment Project interruption Monthly inspections on PPE to be
Faulty equipment done.
Sub-standard housekeeping Correct PPE to be issued to
Leakage could result in workers.
pipes bursting. Confined space entry permit to be
High pressure 10 – 20 ba issued to individuals before
working in confined spaces.
Occupational medical to be of
personnel be available.
Task-specific training
Correct equipment to be used for
specific tasks.
 Proper supervision
Equipment is to be inspected every
month and deviations are to be
recorded and reported.
High standards of housekeeping to
be maintained.
Competent person to
conduct/supervise plumbing work
17.Transmittable Coming into Workers exposed to Health Serious illnesses due 3 3 9 Revise Health and Safety
Diseases (e.g., contact with Hazards namely Diseases / to Health hazards. Management Plan to include
COVID-19) other workers. Bacteria / Viruses (e.g. Contracting disease planning around COVID-19 and
Normal working COVID-19) following measures and
activities on site Regulations set out by
Government.
Compile and implement a Risk
Assessment and Safe Operating
Procedure following measures and
Regulations set out by
Government,
Toolbox talks / other
gatherings/meetings to be held in
small groups,
Emergency Response and
Prevention Plan to be developed
and implemented.
Employees to be trained in the
content of the risk assessments
revised H&S Plan, COVID-19 Risk
Assessment
Other informal
training/communication about
COVID-19
Implementation and adherence to
the latest issued Directive
Social Distancing to be
implemented. Employees to keep a
 fair distance of 1.5 to 2 meters
from co-workers,
Contractor to implement a self-
screening tool utilizing a
questionnaire. This must be kept
on record for all employees. This
must be done before employees,
/ visitors/ contractors entering the
site
It is recommended that a daily
infrared temperature test is.
conducted on all employees
18.Asbestos Work The asbestos area Asbestos fibre release Occupational illness 4 5 20 Barricading accesses to the
must be cleaned Employees exposed to and disease asbestos area.
and must be asbestos could accumulate (asbestosis) Asbestos area to be cleared and to
demarcated as an occupational illnesses and Legal liability claims be safe for access.
asbestos area. diseases Exposure to asbestos Asbestos areas are to be
Removal of Employees not wearing the fibres leads to an demarcated with mandatory
material correct personal protective Occupational illness asbestos signage.
containing equipment. and disease Clearance inspections and
asbestos Not placing asbestos (asbestosis) certificates are to be issued before
Double bagging of material in designated No control over handing over a section.
material areas / skip asbestos material Asbestos signage to be displayed.
Placing material Damaged asbestos bags can leading to incorrect All employees are to wear the
in waste disposal cause people from the site disposal and legal mandatory asbestos PPE in the
skips to be exposed to asbestos liability claims Asbestos work area.
Transport and cause a health hazard Asbestos-containing material is to
asbestos skip to Improper handling leads to be placed in a designated area.
an approved damaged asbestos bags Inventory list to be compiled and
asbestos disposal Accident causing the updated regularly.
site release of asbestos fibres Proper and constant supervision
due to breakage Training to staff
Damaged asbestos bags can Ensure asbestos PPE is being
cause people from the always worn by workers. FFP2
community to be exposed respirators are mandatory.
to asbestos and cause a Asbestos panels are to be lowered
 health hazard to the ground by ropes and intact.
Monitor wind speeds and stop
work when the wind is above
30km/h.
Line asbestos skips with 250-
micron plastic sheeting and cover
panels when completed with the
task.
Plastic bags must be sealed and
must be identified as asbestos with
asbestos labels
The asbestos skip must be closed
and locked when vacated.
Ensure asbestos PPE is being
always worn by workers. FFP2
respirators are mandatory.
Driver to be trained in hazardous
spill procedures.
The asbestos skip must be
identified as an asbestos waste
disposal vessel with appropriate
asbestos signage displayed.
Asbestos disposal certificate to be
issued.
19.Site Disconnect Incompetent person Property damage 3 3 9 Competent/registered electrician
Demobilization Services disconnecting temporary Electrocution to conduct the disconnection of
Loading of electrical distribution Load falling on temporary electrical installations.
material, boards. employees. Lifting equipment to be load
equipment, and Employees standing Plant/machinery tested.
offices underneath lifting falling off trucks Load test certificates are to be
Loading of operations. causing property available.
Machinery on Improper loading of plant damage. Lifting equipment is to be placed
Trucks and machinery Accident on the register and inspected every
Transporting of Vehicle not roadworthy month.
equipment, Employees are to stand clear of
machinery, and lifting operations and no
tools employees are allowed underneath
suspended loads.
Operators to be competent.
All construction vehicles to be
roadworthy.
Verification of roadworthiness is to
be done before entering the site.