COMPANY: Baseline –Risk Assessment

COMPILED BY: Sanchia Taylor

DATE OF ASSESSMENT: Feb 2018
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
SCOPE OF WORK:
SAMRC - PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATIONS - &
WESTERN CAPE
RISK RATING
REVIEW DATE: Every one [1] year, after reportable incidents or change in scope of work.

5 Almost certain to inevitable. 5 Fatal 5 No production. 5 Permanent effects. 5 > R500 000 5 Hazard permanently present.
PROBABILITY INDEX

FREQUENCY INDEX
INJURY/DISEASE (I)

ENVIRONMENT (E)
4 Probable Permanent to Slight Disability. 4 Loss of 1 month or more production. 4 Long term - >2 years. 4 R100 000 - R499 999 4 Hazard arises every week.

PRODUCTION (P)
SEVERITY INDEX

SEVERITY INDEX

SEVERITY INDEX

SEVERITY INDEX
4

COST (C)
3 Improbable 3 ≥ 14 Days with complete recovery. 3 Loss of 1 week production. 3 Med. – 6 moths to 1 year. 3 R10 000 - R99 999 3 Hazard arises every month.
Short term – 1 day to 6
2 Less than even chance. 2 Medical attention ≤14 Day with complete recovery. 2 Loss of 1 day’s production. 2 2 R1 000 - R9 999 2 Hazard arises every year.
months.
1 Highly improbable. 1 First aid only. 1 Loss of 1 man shift. 1 Insignificant effect. 1 R0 - R999 1 Hazard arises every 5 years.
0 Not probable. 0 Near miss. 0 No loss time. 0 No aspect or impact. 0 No cost involved. 0 No hazard exists.
PRIORITY OF ACTION ACTION TO BE TAKEN
A: 75 - 100% Immediate Training, SWP & Detailed Action Plan

PROBABILITY VALUE X SEVERITY TOTAL X FREQUENCY VALUE ÷ 500 B: 60 - 74% Within 1 week Training, SWP & Detailed Action Plan
C: 45 - 59% Within 1 month Training, SWP, Registers
= TOTAL SCORE (%) Risk Value
D: 30 - 44% Within 6 months Training & Safe Operating Procedures
E: 15 - 29% Within 12 months Training
F: 0 - 14% As reasonable Training

Task / General Activities / Hazards Identification Associated risk Legal Reference Probability Severity index Frequency Risk Score Controls to be implemented to Eliminate / Reduce / Control

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

1. ➢ Induction • Staff not aware of applicable • Non-compliance OHS Act: 4 0 3 0 3 5 120 ÷ 500 x 100 E ▪ Initial induction will be done by SAMRC
training. legislation. to legislation. Section 8[1]; = 24% applicable to the project
• Staff not aware of company & ▪ On site induction training will be conducted by the
policies, procedures and safe CR 7[9][a] SAMRC Contractor and proof thereof will be kept
work procedures. on site in the HSE File.
• Staff not aware of risks attached
to their work.

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2. ➢ Job specific • Staff not trained for the work they • Accidents and OHS Act: 5 5 5 1 5 5 400 ÷ 500 x 100 A ▪ The SAMRC Contractor certificates of training will
training. required to perform. incidents. Section 8[1][e] = 80% be kept on site in the H&S File.
• Injuries

Task / General Activities / Hazards Identification Associated risk Legal Reference Probability Severity index Frequency Risk Score Controls to be Implemented to Eliminate / Reduce / Control

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

3. ➢ Emergency plan. • No procedure for emergencies on • Personnel will OHS Act: 3 2 3 2 2 5 135 ÷ 500 x 100 E ▪ Personnel will adhere to the Clients emergency
site. not know how to Section 8[1]; = 27% plan.
• Emergency numbers not respond to an & ▪ In absence of a Clients emergency plan, the
available on site. emergency on contractor will compile and inform all workers of
site. ERW 9[1]
• No first aid can be administrated. the plan.
• No emergency equipment on ▪ Emergency contact details will be compiled and
site. kept on site in the H&S File.
• No person trained for ▪ The onsite emergency plan will be communicated
emergencies. to all during the toolbox talks, visitors will be
informed of the emergency plan during induction
when they arrive on site.

4. ➢ Hand tools. • Insufficient tools on site. • Injuries OHS Act: 4 2 3 0 1 5 120 ÷ 500 x 100 E ▪ The hand tools as follows were assessed and are
• Unserviceable tools. Section 8(1) = 24% essential for the excavation / trenching project.
• Broken or modified tools. ▪ Picks
• The wrong tool for the job ▪ Shovels
• Hand tools not identified for ▪ All hand tools must be identified and entered on a
inspection. register/checklist.
▪ All hand tools must be inspected.
▪ Records of such inspections must be kept on site.

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

5. ➢ Environment • Possible major environmental • Noncompliance OHS Act: 4 2 2 3 3 5 200 ÷ 500 x 100 D ▪ Toilet must be on site for duration of construction
mandatory incident due to non-compliance to environmental Section 8(1) = 40% work [Toilet must be cleaned] If possible
requirements. to environmental legislation. requirements. & ▪ Will make use of clients ablution by arrangement
Records of ▪ Fire extinguisher must be on site for the duration
Decision of the construction work [At least 2.5 kg dry
[ROD] power].
▪ Precautions must be taken to ensure that all
waste is removed from site [No waste shall be
buried on site].
▪ Where the possibility exists of liquid spillage a
drip tray must be on site.

6. ➢ Portable • Stop start mechanisms faulty or • Injuries and OHS Act: 4 2 3 0 2 5 140 ÷ 500 x 100 E ▪ All portable electrical equipment must be
electrical non -existing. electrocution. Section 8[1] = 28% assessed for use on site.
equipment. • Guarding removed. & ▪ All portable electrical equipment must be marked
Extension cords jointed and poor with an identification number.
• GSR 9
insulated. ▪ All portable electrical equipment must be
• Broken or damaged male inspected.
sockets. ▪ Records of such inspections must be kept on site.
• Poor condition of cord insulation.
• Insufficient tools on site.
• Electrical tools not identified or
inspected.

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 Task / General Activities / Hazards Identification Associated risk Legal Reference Probability Severity index Frequency Risk Score Controls to be Implemented to Eliminate / Reduce / Control

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

7. ➢ Angle grinders • Stop start mechanisms faulty or • Amputations and OHS Act: 5 5 4 1 3 5 325 ÷ 500 x 100 B ▪ All angle grinders’ and surface cutting machines
and surface not existing. possible Section 8[1] = 65% must be identified for use on site.
cutting • Guarding removed. fatalities. & ▪ All angle grinders and surface cutting machines
machines. must be identified and entered on a register /
• Extension cords jointed. GSR 9
• Extension cords poorly insulated checklist.
at plug ends. ▪ All angle grinders and surface cutting machines
must be inspected.
• Broken or damaged male
sockets. ▪ Records of such inspections must be kept on site.
• Poor condition of cord insulation. ▪ Safe work procedure should be compiled for the
• Insufficient tools on site. safe use of angle grinders.
• Electrical tools not identified or
inspected.
• Rated speed of grinder verses
rated speed of grinding disc.

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

8. ➢ Travel to site by • Brakes and handbrake not • Accidents, OHS Act: 5 5 4 2 5 5 400 ÷ 500 x 100 A ▪ Vehicles should be maintained as prescribed by
vehicle. functioning correctly. breakdowns and Section 8(1); = 80% the manufacturer.
• Tires worn to limits. driver & ▪ A yellow rotating light will be installed to warn other
drowsiness. users of work in progress.
• Steering not functioning correctly. GR 21
• Fluid levels below recommended ▪ Vehicles should be inspected fort nightly to ensure
levels. roadworthiness.
• Vehicle driver not competent to ▪ Copies of such inspections must be kept in the
drive the vehicle. vehicle.
• Lights not working properly. ▪ Vehicle driver must be competent and licensed to
• Vehicle not visible to other road drive the vehicle.
users. ▪ In the event of transporting persons or material to
• Driver fatigue and from the site the driver must have a valid
medical and Public Drivers Permit (PDP).
• All persons not wearing seatbelts
▪ Drivers of vehicles should rest for at least 15
when travelling.
minutes every 200 kilometres or after driving
• Working under the influence continuously for two hours.
(drugs or alcohol) or taking
medicine that could affect safe ▪ All persons will wear seat belts at all times
working abilities. whilst travelling in or operate a vehicle;
▪ Never work under influence [alcohol or
• Exceeding the speed limits of the
road. drugs] which are illegal or in access of legal
levels, always inform your supervisor when
• Talking on cell phones whilst taking medicine that could have an effect on
driving. your abilities to carry out work safely;
• Picking-up hikers or use the ▪ Never exceeds the prescribed speed limit;
vehicle as a taxi. and
• No public drivers permit. ▪ Never make mobile phone calls whilst
driving, pull over when it is safe to do so.

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

9. ➢ Trailers and • General condition of trailer poor. ▪ Accidents and OHS Act: 5 5 2 2 4 5 325 ÷ 500 x 100 B ▪ The person towing a trailer shall be licensed to tow
towing of trailers. • Trailer railing damaged or broken. possible Section 8(1) = 65% trailers above 750kg.
• Jockey pulley broken or damaged. fatalities. ▪ All trailers will be inspected daily before departing
• U-bolts on blade springs to ensure roadworthiness according to the trailers
[attaching axle to blade springs] checklist.
loose. ▪ The safety chain shall always be fitted when the
trailer is hooked to the vehicle.
• Blade springs attachments to
trailer chassis loose. ▪ Copies of such inspections will be kept on site in
• Trailer tires worn to limits or deep the Health and Safety File on site.
cuts exist
• No spare wheel for trailer.
• Trailer plug incorrectly wired or
damaged.
• Trailer not licensed.
• Vehicle driver not licensed for
towing.
• No safety chain fitted.
• Trailer ball-lock to vehicle worn or
cracked.

10. ➢ Drinking water. • Drinking water insufficient. • Illness and OHS Act: 5 3 3 1 2 5 225 ÷ 500 x 100 C ▪ Suitable containers will be used for drinking water
• No suitable containers for possible Section 8(1) = 45% and the container should be clearly permanently
drinking water. poisoning. marked as “potable water”.
• Decanting of drinkable water into ▪ No container previously transporting or containing
various containers. any hazardous chemical substance shall be used
for the purpose of “potable water”.
▪ If decanting of water takes place on site into any
container, that container shall be permanently
marked as drinking water.
▪ Sufficient quantity of water will be ensured on site
by the RICTS's contractor.

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

11. ➢ Loading and off- • Lifting of heavy equipment without • Head, hands and OHS Act: 5 4 4 1 3 5 300 ÷ 500 x 100 B ▪ Safety shoes will be worn during loading and
loading of help. foot injuries. Section 8(1) = 60% offloading of equipment.
equipment • PPE not worn during offloading. ▪ Depending of type of equipment to be offloaded,
manually. gloves will be part of PPE.
• Incorrect posture when lifting
heavy equipment.

12. ➢ Loading and off- • Forklift operator not competent. • Injuries damage OHS Act: 4 4 3 1 4 5 240 ÷ 500 x 100 C ▪ Forklift operator should be in possession of a
loading of • Performance test / load test not to equipment. Section 8[1]; = 48% valid certificate of training.
equipment completed as prescribed. [Every & ▪ Certificate for performance test / load test must
12 months]. DMR 18 be kept in the lifting machine.
• Rope/chain tests not carried out ▪ Certificate for rope / chain examination must be
as prescribed. [Every 6 months]. kept in the lifting machine.
• Forklift not marked with
maximum weight it is design to
carry.

13. ➢ Hiring of • Condition of hired equipment. • Injuries and OHS Act: 5 3 2 1 1 5 175 ÷ 500 x 100 D ▪ All hired equipment must be checked before
equipment. • Serviceability of equipment. noise. Section 8(1) = 35% signing of hiring agreement.
[That could include • Off-loading of equipment. ▪ The equipment should be accompanied by
equipment as operation procedure or safe use procedure.
follows, rammer, • The manual handling of
plate compactor equipment on site. ▪ If possible, all personnel must be trained on the
[also known as • PPE requirements assessment. hired equipment and records of such training kept
whacker], Tractor on site in the HSE File.
Loader Backhoe • PPE not issued.
▪ At least two persons must be part of the off-
[TLB], drive unit
loading of equipment [more persons as required
and poker,
concrete mixer 120 for heavy equipment].
– 330 lit with load ▪ TLB hiring should include a competent operator.
hopper and ▪ TLB operation area must be demarcated.
industrial
compressor with ▪ The equipment should be accompanied by
pneumatic breaker] documentation stating PPE requirements.
▪ PPE should be issued accordingly.

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Risk Value
Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

14. ➢ Identification of • Claims against the company. • Veldt fires and OHS Act: 4 1 1 2 1 3 60 ÷ 500 x 100 F ▪ A facility will be demarcated with to ensure
storage of • Burns and smoke inhalation. property lost. Section 8(1) = 12% security of flammable liquids.
flammable • Time lost. ▪ A fire equipment inspector will be appointed to
liquids. who's responsibility will includes the control of the
flammable liquids.

15. ➢ Personnel • Personnel can be hit by traffic. • Accidents OHS Act: 4 4 3 1 3 5 220 ÷ 500 x 100 D ▪ Reflector vests shall be warned at all times on the
movement on • Personnel not visible to road Section 8(1) = 44% construction by all personnel and visitors.
site. users. ▪ As far as reasonable practical all personnel will
&
GSR 2 remain in the parameters of the demarcated
areas.

16. Visitors / public on • No signage to direct visitors to • Legal implications OHS Act: 5 5 0 1 5 5 275 ÷ 500 x 100 C ▪ Signage must be posted to direct any visitor or
site. report to the site supervisor. and Injuries. Section 8(1) = 51% members of the public to the site supervisor.
• Staff ignorant towards persons ▪ Instructions must be given to staff during induction
entering the site. to approach any person on site and escort such a
• Persons entering the site who will person to the site supervisor.
be exposed to hazards. ▪ All public members or visitors must sign the
• Required PPE not worn by visitors register.
visitors. ▪ All public members shall receive induction and
sign the induction register.
▪ No person without the required PPE shall be
allowed within demarcated areas.
▪ Members of the public or visitors shall be escorted
by the site supervisor or delegated person.

17. ➢ Site Inspection. • Personal injuries. • Accidents OHS Act: 4 2 3 0 3 5 160 ÷ 500 x 100 D ▪ SAMRC Contractor will demarcate the route
• Time lost. Section 8(1) = 32% properly should the measuring take place too
• Back injuries. close to the driveway (less than two meters from
driveway).
• Carrying of fire arms may invite
hostile reactions by locals. ▪ A points-man with a flag must be posted to warn
road users of work in progress.
▪ The measuring wheel handle must be extended
to a suitable height for the person performing the
measuring to ensure an upright walking position.
▪ If personal fire arms are carried on site surveys, it
should be concealed underneath clothing and not
displayed openly.

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
Item

(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

18. ➢ Demarcation of • High volumes of pedestrians. • Accidents, OHS Act: 5 5 5 2 3 5 375 ÷ 500 x 100 A ▪ Where high volume of pedestrians are experience
site high • Open trenches overnight. incidents and Section 8(1) = 75% demarcation tape will be supported by at least
volumes of • Collapsing of demarcation. legal liability. four strings of wire together with the danger tape
pedestrians in between the anchor posts in such a manner
• Demarcation cannot withstand that it will sustain the weight of a grown person.
the weight of a person.
▪ If possible it is recommended that a solid barrier
. being used where pedestrians are involved.
▪ No trenched will be left open during the night,
110mm or 160mm duct piping should be
negotiated with the client as part of the bill of
materials for future use and to limit the time
trenched are left open.
▪ Proper anchor poles will be used to ensure that
the barricading remains intact during night time, in
high winds and over weekends.
▪ Guards must be posted in areas where the
barricading anchor poles are stolen overnight and
weekends.

19. ➢ Existing • Underground water supplies. • Injuries and OHS Act: 4 5 4 2 3 5 280 ÷ 500 x 100 C ▪ If underground services maps are available they
underground • Underground electricity supplies. disruption of Section 8(1) = 56% should be studied to ensure location of these
services. services in the & services.
immediate area. ▪ Pilot holes must be dug as per existing known
CR 11
services where necessary
▪ The location of overhead power lines should be
noted in the event of crane operations.

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
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(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

20. ➢ Fall Protection • No procedure for work from • Fatalities OHS Act: 4 5 5 1 4 5 300 ÷ 500 x 100 B ▪ Work at heights analysis must be done of all
Plan heights. Section 8(1) = 60% types of work done by SAMRC contractor.
• The need for PPE not identified. & ▪ Risk assessments must be completed by a
• The need for supervision not CR 8 competent person.
identified. ▪ Fall protection plan must be compiled by a
• Training requirements not competent person and certificate holder certified
identified. as competent.
• Working from heights PPE not ▪ Medical certificates of fitness must be part of the
identified. fall protection plan.
• No medical certificates of fitness. ▪ Staff must be trained on the risk assessment and
fall protection plan by the competent person.

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Equipment Related to the Hazards index index Risk / Hazards
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(Conditions complimenting the total effect without (The total effect, without Score ÷ Max Score
I P E C
mitigating) mitigation) =%

21. ➢ Using of ladder • Missing damage, or loose rungs. • Falling from an OHS Act: 5 3 4 0 2 5 225 ÷ 500 x 100 C ▪ All ladders must be identified.
• Cracked, bended, loose nails or elevated Section 8(1) = 45% ▪ All ladders must be inspected according to the
screws. position. & inspection register, as required.
• Ladder unstable due to worn GSR 13A. ▪ Copies of such inspections will be kept on site in
hinges, broken or missing the HSE File on site.
spreaders. ▪ Where a possibility exists of persons bumping
• Ladder castors wheels worn, into the ladder whilst working, the working area
brakes unserviceable and must be demarcated.
platform damaged. ▪ Safe Work Instruction must be compiled for all
• Ladder extension ropes worn or ladder operations.
locks broken.
• Non-slip devices missing or worn.
• Wooden ladders painted and
hide defaults.
• Ladder not identified for
inspection.
• Working from a ladder next to an
elevated position.
• Persons walking into the ladder
whilst working.
• Performing work from the top
ladder rung.

22. ➢ Waste removal. • Waste disposal on site or close • Noncompliance Environment 5 1 1 5 3 5 250 ÷ 500 x 100 C ▪ A “Letter of Undertaking” must be signed between
proximity of the site. to environmental Policy = 50% the contractor and waste removal company [when
• Burying of waste on site or close legislation and & required].
proximity of the site. client Environment ▪ Comply with legislation and procedures for the
requirements. management of waste.
• A “Letter of Undertaking” not Management
signed between the client and Plan ▪ Waste should only be disposed off at a registered
waste removal company [where dumping site.
applicable]. ▪ A copy of such dumping site registration must be
filed on the health and safety system.
▪ A manifest before dumping should be compiled.
▪ A return manifest from the registered dumping
site should be obtained and filed.

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 SIGNATURE OF RISK DATE OF RISK ASSESSMENT COMMENTS BY RISK ASSESSOR AND RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM
NAME OF RISK ASSESSORS AND RISK ASSESSOR AND RISK APPROVAL
ASSESSMENT TEAM ASSESSMENT TEAM

1. Sanchia Taylor 5 March 2018

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