RISK

MANUAL HANDLING (LIFTING) CONTRACT NAME

ASSESSMENT

DOCUMENT
RA-MH IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PRECAUTIONS

WORK LOCATION SAFETY HAZARDS HEALTH HAZARDS WORK LOCATION EMPLOYEES
Difficult Entry/Exit Falling Objects Noise (plant & equipment) Excavation Permit Inducted
Remote Area Poor Lighting Inhalant Dusts/Fibres/Fumes Confined Space Entry Permit Risk Assessment Communicated
Potential for Difficult Rescue Slippery Surfaces Skin absorption Barricading & Signage Safe Work Procedure Communicated
Engulfment Electrical Services Eye contact Hazardous Work Clearance (Hot work permit) Competency
Defined Confined Space Trip Hazards Digest Fall protection plan Medical Fitness
Temperature Extremes Manual Handling Use of Chemicals (HCS) ADITIONAL PPE
Hazardous Substances Sharp Materials Hazardous Biological Agents Lighting Safety Shoes
Explosive Gas Present Ladders used in the task Electricity Ventilation Overalls
Oxygen Deficiency Working near Plant & Equipment ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Fire Extinguishers High Visibility Vest
Oxygen Excess Flammable Materials Present High Noise Levels First Aid Harness
Toxic Substances Suspended loads Spills to drains/waterways/ground Emergency Management Plan Gloves: type ………………….
Poisonous Gas Present Poor Visibility Soil Erosion Floatation devices Goggles
Water environment Communication amongst workers Hazard to Flora /Fauna Fall protection Respirator or Dust mask
Working at heights Electricity Air Pollution (dust, fumes) Legal Registers Life Jackets

CONSEQUENCE PROBABILITY

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INJURIES
HEALTH ENVIRONMENT
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assess risks associated with the construction work
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No Injury No effect No effect None No impact No damage 0 1 2 3 4
COMPILED APPROVED
F-aid/ M TC case Over-exposure
Slight effect, contained
spill
Negligible
1% - 19%
Slight impact
Slight damage
(<R15 000)
1 2 3 4 5 BY BY
1
Disabling/ Loss Time Revearsable health M inor Effect, Resgtricted Localised damage
2 3 4 5 6
DATE DATE
Limited impact
Injury condition temporary nature 20% - 39% (<R15 000 - R0,15 M il)
2
Reportable(LTI)
Occupational Disease Localised effect, Significant Localised damage
P ermanent Disability Considderable impact 3 4 5 6 7
Section 25 limited damage 40% - 59% (R0,15 M il - R0.3 M il)
3 Section 24

Single fatality : M ajor effect, severe Widespread M ajor damage

Single Fatality National impact 4 5 6 7 8
occupational disease damage 60% - 79% (R0,3 M il - <R1,5 M il)
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M assive effect,
M ultiple fatality : Extensive Extensive damage
M ultiple Fatality persistent severe International impact 5 6 7 8 9
5 occupational disease
damage
80% - 100% (>R1,5 M illion)

Low Risk Manage continuously to maintain tolerable level SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Medium Risk Medium priority, reduce risk to tolerable level , WSWP
High Risk High priority, terminate activity or treat risk immediately, WSWP
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MANUAL HANDLING (LIFTING) CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

DOCUMENT
RA-MH IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must be
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action
Preliminary Activities Operator Competencies various Plant & Equipment previously verified. (Operators and personnel trained in task activity) Project Inductions completed and records held.
Personnel issued with project mandated PPE and site with ‘Emergency Response Plan’ and first aid kits.
Daily pre start meeting undertaken and recorded, new or site specific hazards added to SWP.
Safety Concerns  Sunburn Exposure Issue / use of site and task PPE.
 Fatigue & heat exhaustion Fatigue management induction and adequate cold water supplies.
Supervisor & Safety
 Slips trips and falls ‘Emergency Response Plan’ & first aid kits available to the area.
Officer
 Cuts gashes and abrasions Communication systems in place (radios, cellular).
 Serious Injury and emergency response difficulty Fire extinguishers in all vehicles (Inspections completed per code)

1  Potential fires
Environmental Concerns  Damage to rare plants and injury / disturbance to endangered fauna Areas of cultural significance and or endangered or rare species, defined and as
applicable barricaded to prevent disturbance.
 Disturbance or damage to items of Cultural Significance Cultural heritage monitors & fauna spotters in place (as required). Flora and fauna
 Hydrocarbon spills protection measure per contract defined ‘Environmental Plan’.
 Noise pollution Spill kits available for site. Supervisor & Safety
Fuel containing equipment to be stored on plastic sheeting or with practical Officer
 Construction waste containment measures
Dust suppression measures i.e. water truck, etc.
All construction produced wastes removed daily

Wear appropriate Personal Protective  Results in injuries to persons and / or property damage Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment, assess which of the following are C 2 4 Welding Gloves, Welding Safety boots, Overalls, Apron, Welding hat, Hearing Supervisor
2 required in conjunction with the site protection, Eye protection
conditions and task on hand:
All persons performing manual lifting and handling operations must follow the
Persons sustaining injuries (back injuries,  Injuries resulting from the unsafe handling of materials and
C 2 4 written safe work procedure for the manual lifting and handling of loads.
4 finger/hand injuries, leg injuries and other equipment which lead to personal injuries
injuries) Supervisor(s) are to ensure the above is carried out in practice.
All persons performing manual lifting and handling operations must follow the
Damage to materials, equipment and property  Materials and equipment being damaged as a result of written safe work procedure for the manual lifting and handling of loads.
5 incorrect handling and persons dropping the materials and C 2 4
Supervisor(s) are to ensure the above is carried out in practice.
equipment.
All persons required to handle hazardous substances must be adequately informed
Persons sustaining injuries or contracting  Persons sustain injuries or contract diseases directly from with regard to that hazardous substance by receiving training of the MSDS of the
diseases as a result of handling hazardous the hazardous substance(s) being handled or from the unsafe
substances, or environmental contamination. hazardous substance and be provided with PPE as determined by the MSDS.
handling of the hazardous substance(s), and/or the hazardous C 2 4 These persons shall also follow the written safe work procedure for the manual
6 substance(s) leaking or contaminating the surrounding lifting and handling of loads. Supervisor(s) are to ensure the above is carried out in
environment. practice and that specific requirements for the handling of hazardous substances as
contained in the MSDS are adhered to.

RISK ASSESSMENT COMMUNICATION SHEET PRESENTER 11111111111 DATE

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The following employees/ attendees were inducted regarding the hazards and risks and resolutions as to remedy hazards & risks associated with the tasks involved in the abovementioned Risk Assessment.
Attendees/ Employees Particulars
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RA-MH IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
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