RISK

HAND TOOLS CONTRACT NAME

ASSESSMENT

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RA-HT 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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HEALTH ENVIRONMENT
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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
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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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HAND TOOLS CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

DOCUMENT
RA-HT 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

Pre-use inspection of all hand tools  Using of faulty equipment resulting in injuries and / or Faulty equipment to be repaired or replaced. Supervisor &
2 C 3 5
property damage Enforce pre-use inspections against critical item check list Operator
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
3 required in conjunction with the site protection, Eye protection
conditions and task on hand:
Not using the correct tool Supervisor
 Use of the incorrect tool which results in injury to persons,
C 4 7
Make sure you are using the correct tool for the job you are doing, don’t use tools
4 damage to property or the loss of materials. for things they were not designed to do. Try and use comfortable tools, comfortable
tools are easier to use.
Failing to check your tools  Persons not checking their tools for defects which results Persons must inspect the tool they intend to use daily before use, and must check Supervisor & Safety
the tool breaking and injuring persons, damaging property and C 2 5 for any damage, breaks or cracks or flaws in the tool. Officer
5
the loss of materials.
Using make-shift or job made tools, or self-
repaired tools
 Tools break or shatter which results in injury to persons,
C 3 6
Make-shift and jobmade tools must not be used. No persons are to fix their own
6 damage to property or the loss of materials. tools or to make their own tools to perform the job, the proper tools will be provided.

Tools being left around and not properly stored No person is to leave his/her tools lying around, when tools are not in use they must Supervisor & safety
 Tools left around are damaged by other persons and officer
vehicles or plant which results in the tool breaking or failing be returned to the store.
7 D 3 7
which results in injury to persons, damage to property and the
loss of materials.
Dirty, greasy and grimy tools Supervisor
 Dirty tools which cause a weak grip on the tool and the tool Persons must ensure their tools are clean and free from oils and other substances
8 dropping or being thrown in the air which results in injury to D 3 5 before using it and must clean their tools if necessary, before using it.
persons, damage to property or the loss of materials.
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HAND TOOLS CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

DOCUMENT
RA-HT 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
Using damaged and defective tools Supervisor
 Continuing to use damaged and defective tools which No persons are to use broken or defective tools while carrying out their work. They
9 results in injuries to persons, damage to property or the loss of C 3 6 must be returned, and a fixed tool must be used to perform the work.
materials.
Flammable environments Supervisor
 The use of standard tools which can generate sparks which When performing work in flammable environments, the hand tools used must be
10 results in the starting of a fire which leads to injury to persons, C 2 4 intrinsically safe (not cause any spark, etc).
damage to property or the loss of materials.
Flying fragments  Flying fragments entering the eye which leads to blindness. When using hand tools, persons must use suitable eye protection to protect their Supervisor
11 D 5 7 eyes from flying fragments.
Noise from using the tool Supervisor
12
 Noise generated from using the tool leads to noise induced D 4 7
Persons must wear suitable hearing protection when using hand tools which
hearing loss generate excessive noise
Persons dropping or using tools at others or Supervisor
own feet
 Tools hitting the feet which leads to injury to persons,
D 3 5
Persons must ensure they are wearing safety boots which have a steel toe cap to
13 damage to property or the loss of materials. protect.

RISK ASSESSMENT COMMUNICATION SHEET PRESENTER SIGNATURE DATE

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
Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date
RISK
HAND TOOLS CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

DOCUMENT
RA-HT IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. CDC/3336/19
REFERENCE.