CONFINED SPACE

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RISK ASSESSMENT
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Document number
CONFINED SPACE
Confined space - generic RA No.
Activity:
(not to be used for fuel / chemical tanks, vessels etc) Date

Location: Project:

Equipment to be used Substances to be used Revision status

Revision number Revised date
 Power tools
 Welding machine
 Cutting machine

Potential hazards / conditions considered (tick box) Persons at risk (tick box)

FALL FROM HEIGHT ELECTRICITY DEEP EXCAVATION EMPLOYEES PUBLIC

MANUAL HANDLING SLIPS / TRIPPING

FALLING OF MATERIALS SUBCONTRACTORS
COSHH ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
LIFTING OPERATION
ADVERSE WEATHER GENERAL PUBLIC VISITORS
FIRE RISK
Mandatory HSE requirements (tick box)
SAFETY INDUCTION WORK PERMIT

TOOL BOX TALK PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS

PROPER PPE PROPER SUPERVISION

SAFE WORK PLACE PROPER BARRICADE AND WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA

Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirement (tick box)

SAFETY HELMET GLOVES EAR PLUGS / DEFENDERS

SAFETY BOOTS MASK RESPIRATORY / BREATHING APPARATUS

GOGGLES / SPECTACLE OVERALLS FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS

TO REFER OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS

1. Power Tools
2. Hot Work
3.
4.
Risk level

H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury) L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)

Likelihood (L) Severity (S) Class of risk (L*S) Risk matrix

5 5 10 15 20 25
LIKELIHOOD (L)

1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE.
HIGH = 15 – 25 4 4 8 12 16 20
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
3 3 6 9 12 15
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. MEDIUM = 07 – 14
2 2 4 6 8 10
4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS. LOW = 01 - 06 1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC.
1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY (S)

NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be addressed to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk involved

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Activity: CONFINED SPACE - GENERIC

Risk Controlled by
S. N. Hazard Harm Control measures Residual risk
LXS L M H whom
 Operatives must be physically fit for carry out confined space activities.
 Person experienced / Trained in confined space activity to be assigned for the Supervisor,
01 Unfit / untrained Operatives. Suffocation, Death. 4X4 L
job. Foreman
 SWMS and Risk Assessment must be addressed to all operatives prior to enter.
 Work permit must be taken, pre-entry checklist to be completed and all
precaution must be taken prior to enter.
 Provide safe access and exit to and from the confined space as much as possible.
(Manhole size requirement - Min. 450 mm X 407 mm or 457 mm Dia.)
Limited access and Exit. Serious Injury,  Rescue procedure / system (Tripod with hoisting device, Rescue Harness etc) in Supervisor,
02 4X4 L
Fall of person / Materials Suffocation, Fatality. place and sufficient trained persons are available for the rescue operation. Foreman
 All person in the confined space must wear safety harness for rescue purpose.
 Display appropriate warning signs and appoint one full time stand by person in
the entrance.
 Access and all openings to be protected to prevent fall of materials / persons.
 Carry out atmospheric test and ensure there is sufficient level of oxygen present
in the area prior to enter.
Oxygen deficiency /
 Use forced air ventilation / exhaust fan to remove toxic gases from confined Supervisor,
03 enrichment, lack of Suffocation, Death. 3X5 L
space. Foreman
ventilation.
 Shift working schedule as per condition to be made and strictly followed.
Oxygen percentage. (Permissible limit – 19.5% to 23.5%
04 Flammable / toxic gases. Serious Injury, acute 3X5  Carry out atmospheric test and ensure there are no flammable / toxic gases Supervisor, L
/ long latency present in the area prior to enter. Foreman
illness, Death A. Flammable gas or vapors.(Permissible limit - <10% of LFL)
B. Carbon Monoxide. (Permissible limit - <50ppm)
C. Hydrogen sulfide. (Permissible limit - <10ppm)
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Activity: CONFINED SPACE - GENERIC

Risk Controlled by
S. N. Hazard Harm Control measures Residual risk
LXS L M H whom
 Do not operate any exhaust gas emitting equipments inside the confined space.
 Do not keep any compressed / flammable gas cylinders inside the confined
space.
 All COSHH materials must have MSDS and precautions in the MSDS must be
followed.
 Provide adequate exhaust fans for proper ventilation.
 Always use flameproof electrical equipments inside the confined space.
 Use positive pressure breathing apparatus in confined space.
 Hot work permit must be taken prior to do any hot work operation.
 Sufficient exhaust fan must be provided for ventilation / extracting the welding
fumes.
 Ensure there is no flammable gas / vapors present in the confined space.
Serious Injury,
 Do not keep compressed gas cylinders, combustion engine powered welding Supervisor,
05 Hot work / Fire Property Damage, 3X5 L
machine inside the confined space. Foreman
Death
 Sufficient fire protection / extinguishing equipment must be provided in the
work area.
 Do not use CO2 fire extinguishers inside the confined space.
 All operatives must wear required PPE’s.
 Sufficient lights (Flameproof) shall be provided in the confined space.
 Proper communication facility (Walky-talky / Radio / Alarm system) should be
Lack of Lights & Serious or minor provided for confined space activities. Supervisor,
06 4X4 L
Communication Facility. Injury, Death  One fulltime standby person with communication facility shall be appointed Foreman
outside the entrance.
 Confined space register to be kept outside and strictly maintained.

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Activity: CONFINED SPACE - GENERIC

Risk Controlled by
S. N. Hazard Harm Control measures Residual risk
LXS L M H whom
Fatigue and
 Provide sufficient cool drinking water and oral dehydration fluids.
drowsiness.
 Provide adequate ventilation and fan at the work place.
Lack of Supervisor,
07 High Temperature / Humidity 3X5  Avoid working in humid environment for long time. L
concentration. Foreman
 Shift system based on the humid condition to be strictly followed.
Heat Stroke
 Close supervision and communication at all time.
Fatality.

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