Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-019
Activity: Manual handling of materials
Risk rating before control Risk rating after control
Control measures to be used
measures measures
Hazard Harm
Severit Probabilit Risk Risk Severit Probabilit Risk Risk
(Refer Section-11 part 1.2.7 of QCS 2014)
y y Ratin Level y y Ratin Level
Ensure the employees engaged for the task fully aware of
1. the task being carried out and hazard associated with the
task.
Engage the right person (trained and skilled) who can be
2. capable to carry out job safely. Arrange refresher training if
required.
Conduct toolbox talk (briefing) before start of work on each
3.
shifts.
Minor/major injury to
Talk to the employees on their capability to handle the job,
personnel due to 4.
Human Behavior 3 4 12 Medium knowledge & understanding of work to be carried out. 3 2 6 Low
incident caused by
human errors Ensure the adequate supervision in place and Inspect the
5.
site work condition on regular basis.
Ensure that member of workforce had not worked prolong
6.
hours in the previous shift.
An unsafe practices of employees must to be consulted and
7.
correct work methods to be instructed.
Follow approved method statement / work instruction
8.
wherever applicable.
Consider the volume and shape of the object while deciding
Minor/major injuries to 1.
the number of person to be used.
personnel due to
Heavy weight sprain/strain to the 3 4 12 Medium 2. Use lifting aids wherever possible such as trolley, etc. 3 2 6 Low
muscles including
back pain Use kinetic method of material handling. Repeat the same
3.
procedure while unloading.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:12
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS DO Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
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Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-019
Activity: Manual handling of materials
Risk rating before control Risk rating after control
Control measures to be used
measures measures
Hazard Harm
Severit Probabilit Risk Risk Severit Probabilit Risk Risk
(Refer Section-11 part 1.2.7 of QCS 2014)
y y Ratin Level y y Ratin Level
4. Use leg muscles to lift.
5. Avoid jerks while lifting.
6. Plan the lift before executing
7. Nominate a team leader for co- ordinate, when more than
one person is involved in lifting the same material.
8. Provide awareness to technicians about ergonomic
principles.
9. Handles loads, which are well within your carrying capacity.
See the bellow table for your reference.
Employee Age (Yrs.) Allowable Load Limits (Kgs)
19-20 30
21-35 32
36-50 26
More than 50 20
1. Inspect the materials to be lifted for sharp corners, firmness /
rigidity of the packing.
Pinch points/ sharp Minor/major injuries to 2. Keep hands / legs clear of the rollers while moving heavy
3 4 14 Medium 3 2 6 Low
edges personnel objects using rollers?
3. Keep the unloading point clear and keep packing ready
there before attempting the lifting operations.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:12
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
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Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-019
Activity: Manual handling of materials
Risk rating before control Risk rating after control
Control measures to be used
measures measures
Hazard Harm
Severit Probabilit Risk Risk Severit Probabilit Risk Risk
(Refer Section-11 part 1.2.7 of QCS 2014)
y y Ratin Level y y Ratin Level
Check locks of sliding windows for their proper functioning
4.
(especially vertically sliding windows).
5. Moving/sliding parts shall be blocked to avoid pinch points.
6. Wear helmet, goggle, hand gloves, coverall & safety shoes
Survey the route for any obstructions/slipping hazards end-
1.
route.
Have a good trip for any obstructions/slipping hazards end-
2.
route.
Decide suitable resting points on the way, if the distance to
3.
be moved is long.
Do not carry too bulkily materials which will obstruct the eye
4.
sight.
Clear/secure all loose materials from the object being
5.
Slip, trip & fall of Minor/major injuries to relocated, before moving.
3 4 12 Medium Do not throw materials as it may cause injury to other 3 2 6 Low
man/materials the personnel
6.
personnel or to self.
Use vacuum pads or special tools while handling glass
7.
panels.
Use handling accessories (hooks, handles, etc.)
8.
appropriately designed for handling respective materials.
Two persons are preferable to handle long objects such as
9.
pipes, etc.
10. Use handcarts, trolleys, etc. for shifting materials.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:12
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
GN-RA-019
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Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-019
Activity: Manual handling of materials
Risk rating before control Risk rating after control
Control measures to be used
measures measures
Hazard Harm
Severit Probabilit Risk Risk Severit Probabilit Risk Risk
(Refer Section-11 part 1.2.7 of QCS 2014)
y y Ratin Level y y Ratin Level
Be aware of the working sorrowing's whenever transporting
1.
and handlings tools and materials
Remove fragile materials if possible with delicate
2.
Shifting near Fragile consideration and with consent from the users.
Minor/ major damage
Objects/furniture's/Gla 3 3 9 Medium 3 2 6 Low
to properly Ensure that nothing should be damaged such as scratched
ss Fixtures 3.
in the area where you keep or place your materials and tools
Assign guide is possible to open the door access during
4.
transport of materials and tools
1. Avoid repetitive / static / prolong awkward body positioning
Ill-health due to Organize the materials being handled so that it does not
Ergonomics 3 3 9 Medium 2. 3 1 3 Low
WRULDS required you to do excessive bending /twisting/ stooping
3. Practice rest break and or job rotation
All crew involve for handling glasses shall have attended
1.
glass handling training
2. Handle the material with extreme cautions.
Ensure to have proper grip and use lifting accessories
3.
whenever required e.g. glass handler
Handling Fragile Minor/ major damage Avoid exposing body parts such as folding cover all sleeves
3 3 9 Medium 4. 3 1 3 Low
materials to property or injury or handling it with bare hands
Ensure to have proper visibility on the pathways to avoid
5.
material coming in contact with surfaces
Avoid exerting excessive force or grip to avoid sudden
6.
breakage
7 Use appropriate PPE for the task
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:12
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
GN-RA-019
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