RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUMPS-BOOSTER PUMPS

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Activity

1. Site Mobilization
2. Material handling
3. Manual handling
4. Use of electrical leads and appliances
5. Delivering, unloading, and storing Firefighting Pipes and fittings using pickup and unloading by manual handling
6. Material storing
7. Use of Hand Tools
8. Use of Pneumatic/ Power Tools (Drills, Concrete Breakers Grinders)
9. Completion of activity, waste management
10. Working in high Temperature / under direct sunlight/humidity conditions

Significant Hazard / Hazardous Situation

1. Improper storage
2. Improper manual operation
3. Lifting
4. Use of lifting equipment 
5. Use of cranes the collapse of equipment collapses of machinery
6. Waste generation
7. Wrong parking
8. Fence stability
9. Site traffic
10. Manual handling
11. Overloading
12. Material fall
13. Slipping
14. Tripping
15. Electrical shock
16. Equipment damage
17. Electrocution or injury. 
18. Not all substation outlets are RCD protected.
19. Run over by vehicles/plants
20. Hit by reversing equipment
21. Overhead obstructions
22. Vehicle break down
23. Collisions with other vehicles
24. Accident due to poor lighting and visibility (operation at night
25. Poor housekeeping, Slips, Trips, and fall
26. Falls of materials
27. WRULD’s Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Vibration
28. Electricity (Contact with live services)
29. Foreign Bodies
30. Inhalation of Fumes/mists
31. Environmental waste. 
32. Improper housekeeping
33. Improper waste segregation 
34. Headache 
35. Loss of concentration 
36. Dehydration
37. The collapse of the person due to heat stress 
38. Heatstroke
39. Sunburns 
40. Tiredness 
41. Red or flushed, hot dry skin 
42. Rapid pulses 
43. Blurred vision 
44. Dizziness or fainting 
45. Difficulty breathing 
46. Unusual behavior
47. Operation of valves during the pressure
48. Testing may cause serious injury or fatality.

Control Measures

1. Dedicated storage area. Train workers for manual operations, provide supervision, use correct lifting procedures, and used competent persons to operate the equipment. Crane certification, use trained operators. Use well-maintained equipment/machinery. Use trained operators. Waste bins and waste collection area, remove waste every day from the site. Prohibit outside vehicles from entering the site.
2. Heavy vehicle parking will be for a limited period for loading / unloading only. Fix metallic fence panels on a firm concrete base.
3. Use mechanical equipment as far as possible.
4. If mechanical equipment is impractical then use the right lifting techniques.
5. Induction training and Tool Box Talk should be carried out regularly before the commencement of work.
6. Deploy a trained and competent workforce.
7. Ensure adequate compliance of PPEs.
8. Proper ergonomics carry the load within the specified limit
9. Adequate PPE to be worn by personnel.
10. Induction training and TBT should be carried out regularly before the commencement of work.
11. Safety warning signs should be in place.
12. Reducing and minimizing the frequency and severity of manual handling incidents
13. Reducing reported back injury rates Reducing absenteeism associated with a back injury
14. Reducing the costs associated with manual handling incidents and back injury.
15. PTW/Isolation SD should be obtained before the workshop proceedings.
16. Ensure availability of valid work permit before the start of the job
17. Insulated tools should be used for inspection & maintenance activities. 
18. Employee training on safe testing of circuits
19. Usage of PPE like an earplug, earmuff, etc.
20. Tool Box talks training to be conducted periodically.
21. PPE / Awareness posters in place. The pre-use check must be conducted.
22. Competent Person check that all-electric lines are protected properly to avoid any short circuits.
23. Temporary connections/joints must not be used; cables and sockets must be in good condition.
24. Fire extinguishers must be in place and inspected for good condition and must be unobstructed.
25. First Aider and Fire Marshal available on-site during operation hours.
26. All electrical leads and appliances shall be tested and tagged. 
27. Portable RCD devices shall be used at all times.  
28. All damaged leads and appliances shall be removed from service and reported.
29. Delivery/ collection drivers shall be subject to induction/Training in traffic management.
30. Ensure exclusion zone is set up around the preparation work area and all plant/Substation and checked by the supervisor
31. No plant to reverse without banks man.
32. Ensure access routes are sufficient and safe to use.
33. Do not take rest in or under vehicles
34. Proper barricade and safety signboard provided on open excavation
35. All vehicles must be fitted with reverse alarm/Flashing light.
36. The workplace and all access to be well illuminated.
37. Enforce Speed limit
38. Ensure all vehicles entering the site are properly maintained and reported if found any defect
39. Ensure materials are secured/tied in the pallet trolley to avoid falling from the trolley.
40. Ensure accesses are kept clear at all times.
41. Housekeeping to be carried out regularly throughout the day when required
42. Supervisor to ensure operatives are stacking material neatly and stacks are stable and in a safe condition
43. Provide adequate lighting, especially during night hours
44. Appropriate space is allowed around storage areas for employees to move around safely without the risk of being trapped between stacked materials.
45. The approved method statement must be in place before starting the work activity
46. Provision of Tool bags or belts while working.
47. Inspecting tools for loose and deficient parts. Report and replace immediately.
48. If using tools at height, secure the tool to you or scaffold.
49. Toe-boards and brick guards/netting in place to prevent accidental dropping of tools or materials.
50. Wear appropriate PPE (Gloves/Goggles/Hearing protection/Head Protection and safety Footwear)
51. Homemade tools are not to be used
52. Ensure Job safety analysis (JSA) is completed
53. All equipment over 85dBA (Hard to hear others >1m normal voice) must ensure that Operatives and others wear earplugs, and over 90dBA ear muffs/defenders.
54. If breaking into walls or floors ensure cable detection is carried out before the break.
55. Survey existing drawings for cable runs and pipework. Identification of services carried out alive or dead.
56. Permit to Work issued for activity, with isolations/lock-offs to existing services carried out.
57. If the tool has a high vibration factor in the Hz scale, assess the duration of the activity, and rotation of the job to prevent prolonged use.
58. Exposure assessments are required, and health surveillance.
59. If short term exposure every few minutes reduction must be achieved, and short breaks frequently taken,
60. Suitable PPE has been worn including padded gloves specific for VWFs. Compressors must be maintained and receive a thorough examination.
61. Unwanted Cartridges/items/material should be removed from the site.
62. Proper waste segregation and Timely disposal are to be followed.
63. Adequate fire extinguisher at the site.
64. Provide rest shelters
65. Heat stress precautionary measures and symptoms of heat stress will be highlighted to all employees in the daily toolbox talks in the summertime.
66. All employees will be encouraged to drink sufficient water at frequent intervals to compensate for the dehydrating
67. Drinking water will be provided on the site always
68. Drink cool water & avoid drinking cold drinks and alcohol.
69. Provide cotton coveralls
70. Provision of frequent rest intervals
71. All workers will be advised to take a short break if feeling fatigued
72. Heat-exhausted persons will be immediately attended to by the first aider and will be referred to the hospital if required. 
73. Qualified first aiders among workers with first aid box
74. Provision of ambulance/stand-by vehicle.
75. Direct sunlight works will be suspended during the high temperature and humidity.
76. Heat stress monitoring and work crew to know limits for working if working inside confined space.
77. Prohibited from resting under vehicle/plant.
78. All employees must be competent to do the task.
79. Proper warning tapes and safety notices indicating that flushing/pressure testing is in progress shall be placed at the site.
80. Warning notices and locks shall be provided on the pump isolators and starters as required.
81. The isolators are to be locked and the key shall be kept with the responsible person involved in the task.
82. All details shall be mentioned on the tag including the contact number of the responsible person. 
83. Supervision shall frequently monitor the testing/flushing.
84. The employee shall wear proper foot protection.
85. An emergency contact number shall be displayed.
86. A suitable fire extinguisher is to be arranged near the work location.

Risk Assessment Installation of Pumps-Booster Pumps

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