Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).
Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.
Part 1: Background
You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.
Topic Comments
Name of organisation* Nashit Bashir School constructed by Nashit Builders
Site location* Aun Muhammad Rizvi road near sector G10 Islamabad, Pakistan.
Number of workers 80
This school is under construction in Nashit Builders. After the completion it will provide the
services of education, training, knowledge and awareness. I have visited the under-construction
site on 13 September 2022.The area of the organisation is 3500 square meters area covered.
The building will consists of three departments. The first floor, which will be used for office
purpose, the second floor, which will be in use for classrooms and on the third floor there will be
computer labs, cafeteria and library. There are different employees working on site including site
manager, financial manager, site engineers, plumber, electricians, foreman, brick masons, crane
operator, carpenter and painters are on the site. The age of labour lies between 20 and 55. The
General description of the organisation shift pattern of labour force is of 8 hours, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, including an hour of rest time,
for a total of 48 hours per week, with off on Sunday.

The equipment’s and machineries used on construction site are excavator, wheelbarrow, spade,
welding machines, shovel, trowel, jack hammer, lifting machines etc. as well as bulldozer, paver,
grinders, compactors, trenchers and graders. The kind of work that is been carrying out at site
include erection, altering, installation of electrical cables and pipelines, structures, grading, filling,
concreting, brick masonry, welding, roof laying, plumbing, electrical and excavation. the material
used at the site are concrete, brick, stone, wood, wires, steel, metal, tile, plaster, sand etc.
Description of the area to be included in the
Whole construction site will be covered in the following risk assessment.
risk assessment
Any other relevant information Safety officer is directly responsible for all the health and safety related activities

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 * If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
I searched the website of ILO to find out the information of safety and health
https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_protect/---protrav/---
safework/documents/normativeinstrument/wcms_107826.pdf .
I also searched the website of HSE to find out the information of safety and health
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg150.pdf
Outline how the risk assessment was carried
out this should include: After that, I went to the workplace and conducted an interview with the employees, inquiring about
• sources of information consulted; the workplace’s safety and health practises. The personnel provided me with a variety of
• who you spoke to; and information. I inspected the location after receiving the information and observed the safety
• how you identified: precautions on place whether or not the worker was conducting activities in a safe manner.
- the hazards; I then proceeded to his office, where I checked previous records. I checked on their accident,
- what is already being done; and incident, management, and discipline records during the inspection, I made several notes while
- any additional controls/actions that inspecting the construction site.
may be required.
I also suggested some additional health and safety controls, for which I sought help from the
notes I made during my visit and also from HSE website to gather the information, such as:
Work at height: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg401.pdf
Electricity: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg372.htm

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 Part 2: Risk Assessment
Organisation name: Nashit Bashir School constructed by Nashit Builders
Date of assessment: 13 September 2022
Scope of risk assessment: Whole construction site will be covered in the following risk assessment.
Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
Electricity Workers who working near • Only allowed workers are 1. Power cables must be 1. 1 week Finance manager
the electrical Equipment’s performing the activity. replaced with new ones to (1,2,3,4)
Use of grinder provide maximum protection
machine having • First aid arrangements to workers and prevent the 2. 2 weeks Safety officer
damage power Workers working on the are already done in the risk of the electric shock. (5,6)
cables grinder which have area. 2. GFCI breakers must be 3. 2 weeks
unprotected naked wires installed on workplace Maintenance
that can cause electric • Safety gloves and proper 3. earthing must be installation 4. 3 days engineer
shock leading to cardiac shoes are provided to the workplace (7)
arrest, numbness in body workers. 4. Area must be barricaded to 5. 1 week
parts, paralysis and in worst protect the workers from
case death of the worker. approaching the bared wires. 6. 1 month
5. Safety signboards should be
placed on workplace to aware 7. 1 week
the workers about the present
risk.
6. Proper training and specific
information must be provided
to all workers on electrical
safety.
7. Proper maintenance of
machineries and equipment’s
must be provided to avoid any
unfortunate incident.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
Working at Worker who is working at • Authorised worker is 1. Mobile scaffolds should be 1. 1 week Finance manager
height height can be harmed. performing the activity at provided at workplace to (1)
the height. prevent the risk of falling. 2. 1 week
Use of improper Worker working on ladder 2. Guardrails must be installed Site engineer
and damage which have damaged and if • Proper training and on the ladder to prevent the 3. 1 week (2,3,4)
ladder for height the ladder collapses other guidance about safe people from falling off.
work by worker workers who are doing jobs working at height is 3. Safety nets must be installed 4. 3 days Safety officer (6)
at ground can be harmed already provided to the on platform to catch any Site manager
and they can lead to head worker. falling object or person. 5. 1 day (5,7,8)
injury, cuts, bone breakage, 4. Area should be barricaded to
fractures, paralysis and stop unnecessary people 6. 1 week
death may occur movement in the area.
5. Permit to work should be 7. 1 week
issued before commencing
the work. 8. 1 week
6. Safety signboards should be
placed at platform to inform
other workers about the
hazard.
7. Safety belts should be
provided to the workers
8. In PPEs Safety shoes, fall
arrest systems and horizontal
lifelines, e.g. lanyard, anchor
and hook. must be provided to
workers for their safety
purpose.
Vibration worker who working on high • Authorised workers is 1. shock absorbers must be 1. 2 weeks Site engineer
frequency auger drilling using the drilling provided with the power (1,2,4)
Excessive machine machine. drilling machines to reduce 2. 2 weeks
frequency the vibration. Finance manager

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
vibration by the worker working on high • Safety handing and use 2. low power drilling machine 3. 1 week (6)
use high power power auger drilling of the drilling machine should be provided to the
auger drilling machine which have training was provided to workers 4. 1 week Safety officer (3)
machine producing high frequency the workers 3. proper maintenance must be
that can cause loss of provided for the machinery on 5. 3 days Site manager (5)
sensation, joint pain, loss of • Supervision is already the workplace
grip, blood clotting, back done on the worker. 4. Vibration padding should be 6. 6 months
pain, stomach issues installed on the machine to
• Rubber gloves are reduce high level of vibration.
already provided to the 5. Workers must be given
worker. breaks after some time for a
shorter period so that they
can get some rest from work.
6. health surveillance must be
provided to the workers to
check on their health.
Load handling Workers who working on • Crane is installed on the 1. Lifting accessories must be 1. 2 weeks Site engineer
equipment crane and others moving firm and level ground. provided such as lifting slings, (1,2,4,6,7)
around lifting beams 2. 3 days Site manager
Lifting of the • Proper toolbox talk and 2. Area must be barricaded (3)
heavy load with Worker working on crane relevant training to the before starting the work. 3. 1 week Safety officer
the crane which have lifting heavy workers and operator are 3. Communication devices must (5)
having damage weight to crushed by already provided. be provided to the workers for 4. 10 days
lifting moving lifting heavy weight keeping contact with bank
accessories and if they crushed the man. 5. 2 days
others workers who are 4. Proper lighting must be
doing jobs at the platform provided at workplace to 6. 3 weeks
can be harmed and that can avoid any disruption in driving
cause cuts, bone breakage, the vehicle. 7. 2 weeks
head injury, fractured and 5. Overloading must be avoided
death may occur on the machinery to avoid

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
accidents.
6. Hoist must be installed at
workplace for lifting the weight
and bulky loads.
7. Load limiter must be provided
to limit the excess tension of
load.
Fire Worker who smoking near • Emergency procedure 1. Separate room should be 1. 1 month site manager
the petrol tank and other training was provided to provided for storage of highly (1,4,5,)
Smoking near workers on site the workers. flammable petrol tanks away 2. 1 week
the highly from the ignition sources to Site engineer
flammable Worker smoking a cigarette • Smoking prohibition sign avoid the risk of fire. 3. 2 weeks (3,6,7)
petrol tanks which have uncovered boards are already in the 2. Safety signboard must be
placed without petrol tank that can cause area. placed at workplace warning 4. 1 month Safety officer (2)
covering loss of body organ, skin all staff at site about the
damage, loss of body part, hazard. 5. 2 weeks
burns, and cause death of 3. Fire sprinkler must be fitted at
the workers. workplace along with smoke 6. 2 weeks
detective alarms.
4. Fire extinguisher must be 7. 2 weeks
installed at workplace on
various points in easy access
of all workers.
5. Fire blanket must be provided
at workplace.
6. emergency exit doors must be
cleared at workplace to
escape in emergency
situations.
7. Must assign a fire watcher for
keep an eye on the areas

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
doing hot work activity.

Noise Worker who working near • Job rotation for the 1. Separate room must be 1. 1 month Site manager
the loud noise generator workers are already done provided for placing generator (1,2,3,6,7)
Excessive noise in the site. aside from workers working 2. 3 weeks
is producing by Workers working near the area. Site engineer
the operation of generator which have • Proper supervision is 2. Noise absorbing material 3. 1 week (4,5)
the power hearing loud noise that can done in the area for the must be installed at workplace
generators cause loss of hearing, workers. like sound absorbing pads 4. 1 week
tinnitus, loosing and sound absorbing sheets.
concentration in work, • Health surveillance was 3. Silencer on generator must be 5. 1 month
feeling fatigued and provided to workers doing provided to lessen the highly
permanent hearing disability work in the area. pitched noise level on site 6. 1 month
4. Rest breaks should be
provided to the workers, 7. 1 week
frequently.
5. Proper maintenance for the
generator must be provided
on time to avoid any
misfortune situation.
6. Proper training on the safe
working with the noise
equipment must be provided
to the workers.
7. Hearing protection equipment
should be provided to the
workers i.e. ear plugs and
earmuff.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
Health welfare Worker who working in • Ventilation through 1. Umbrellas must be installed at 1. 2 weeks Site engineer
and work highly temperature pedestal fans was workplace (1,3,4,5)
environment environment provided at workplace. 2. Rest breaks must be provided 2. 3 days
to the workers Site manager
Workers are Worker working in highly • Proper training was 3. Shady area must be provided 3. 1 week (2,6,7)
working in hot temperature environment provided to all the to the workers to take some
weather which causing them workers. break and rest in that area. 4. 1 week
conditions unfocused on their work 4. Water dispenser should be
that can cause clammy provided to the workers so 5. 3 weeks
skin, dizziness, heavy they do not get dehydrated.
sweating, tiredness and in 5. Cold rest area must be 6. 2 days
worst case death of the provided to the workers
worker following 6. Food must be provided to the 7. 2 weeks
dehydration works as per their basic
needs, on daily basis.
7. Goggles should be provided
to workers
Hazardous Workers, staff and the • Authorised workers are 1. The activity area must be 1. 3 weeks Finance manager
substances visitors can be harmed. performing the activity. changed (1,8)
2. On tool extraction system 2. 2 weeks
Huge Excessive amount of dust • Masks are already given must be install with the Site engineer
concentration of spreading in the area due to to the workers. grinder and cutting machine to 3. 3 days (2,3,4)
the dust due to the cutting and grinding reduce the dust spread.
cutting and activities which can cause 3. Water suppression must be 4. 3 days Site manager
grinding the breathing problem and provided at workplace (5,6)
activities that can cause breathing 4. Area must be barricaded to 5. 2 weeks
issue, irritation, asthma, not allow the workers in the Safety officer (7)
lungs effects, cancer that area. 6. 3 days
can lead to death of worker. 5. Job rotation must be provided
at workplace to all workers 7. 1 month
involved in such work.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
6. Break should be provided to 8. 6 months
workers to take some rest.
7. Proper training and instruction
must be given to the workers.
8. Health surveillance must be
provided to the workers to
keep check on in their health
status.
Work Worker who working on • Authorised worker is 1. Self-adjusting guards must be 1. 2 weeks Site manager
Equipment grinder operating the power provided (1,5,7,8)
And Machinery grinder 2. Emergency stop button 2. 1 weeks
Worker working on grinder . should be installed on the Site engineer
Power grinder with wrong angle and • Training on safe use of machine. 3. 2 weeks (2,4,3)
has missing without using safety guards the power tools is already 3. Trip devices must be installed
guards on the that can cause cuts, loss a provided to the worker. at workplace to save workers 4. 1 week Safety officer (6)
moving disc. body part, eye injuries and lives.
death may occur • Safety gloves are already 4. Two hand controls should be 5. 2 weeks
provided to the worker. provided to workers operating
on the machine. 6. 2 weeks
5. Proper maintenance should
be provided at workplace 7. 1 week
6. Protective visible clothing
must be provided to workers 8. 1 week
7. Warning signboards must be
provided at workplace
8. PPEs such as protective
gloves should be provided to
workers.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales for
category and and how? doing? are required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be completed person’s job title
(within …)
Manual The workers doing the • Proper breaks are given 1. Provide the forklift truck for 1. 1 month Finance
handling manual handing can be to the workers between the activity to eliminate the manager
harmed. the work. manual handling. 2. 1 week (1,2,8)
Shifting of the 2. Provide the trolleys to the
heavy cement Due to shifting of the • Route are marked and workers to carry out the task 3. 1 week Supervisor
and concrete concrete and cement bags free of any obstructions. and reduce manual handling (3,4,5,6)
bags from the excessively by the workers risk. 4. 1 week
storage area to which can cause the back • Safety gloves and shoes 3. Provide the job rotation to the Safety
the site. pian, muscle cramps, joint are provided to the workers of the manual 5. 1 week Officer (7)
dislocation, upper limb workers handling activity to reduce the
disorders, musculoskeletal exposure. 6. 1 week
disorders, and casing 4. Increase the number of
disability. workers to reduce the risk of 7. 1 month
manual handling.
5. Only physically fit workers 8. 6 months
must be allowed for the
activity.
6. Provide proper supervision on
the workers to carry out task
safely.
7. Provide the proper training
and instruction to the workers
on the manual handling.
8. Provide the health
surveillance on the workers to
check their physical abilities
affected of the work.

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial Moral argument: It is the moral responsibility of company to protect their workers who come in the
arguments organization for their bread and butter, there health and safety should be insured. Duty of care
should be showed by the organization if they want their workers safe and sound in the organization.
Workers who come to work are surely not alone and a whole family is attached to their selves who
are depending on them for their living means. They have to support their family and provide source
of shelter and food for them. Getting affected from the accident not only affect the workers but their
families as well as they could be the sole bread earner for their families. None of the society would
accept the unsafe working conditions and working practices of the company and none of the
workers would consider their selves safe physically and mentally if there are no safety measures
been taken in organization. Due to unsafe work conditions workers would get psychologically
disturbed and they could be head to any accident. to overcome these uncertainties, employer
should make sure of their work responsibilities of health and safety in organization.
General legal argument: Aside from moral reasons, according to national and international
standards, it’s a company responsibility of company to follow all the rules and regulations and work
in accordance with them. General rules and regulation of ILO Convention C-155 and
recommendation R-164 bound each employer of the company to ensure the worker safety on work.
According to Convention C155, it is the responsibility of employer to provide workers with safe
workplace, safe equipment and safe processes. If the employer fails to perform his legal duty, strict
legal actions would be taken against him. If organization breach the law, prohibition notices will be
issued against them. Except this there may be court prosecution of the company employer or
related person where they might face huge fine. Also the company could get closed if the results
are catastrophic. Injured worker can do civil claim against the company for compensation and those
would be paid by the employer which would be a separate additional cost to the organization.

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 During civil claims there would be court preceding which would result in time loss of company
affecting its production targets, also reputation of company would be drastically affected which
might lead to business loss in future.
Financial argument: After the accident company has to bear a huge loss in terms of finance as
well. If company take pre-emptive measures before any mishap, it will cost a fraction of amount of
capital of what company spends after an accident happen in the organization. After the accident
company has to bear the hospitalisation expense, operation cost, hiring new staff would also cost
money and time which will be resulting in delay of production. It will also include legal proceeding
and court prosecution cost and repairing the damaged machinery and equipment. Company’s
reputation also gets affected after such accidents which can create hurdles for the company in
future in business gain, workers morale would get down resulting in less efficiency and less
production and company industrial relations would be disturbed. All these things will act on the
financial loss of company. Injured workers can also claim for compensation that will come in a form
of cost, along with legal proceeding. All these expenses will be tolerated by the company because
company did not have any kind of insurance policy. Also, insurance premiums with be increased
the next time.

Justification for action 1

Action Mobile scaffolds should be provided at workplace to prevent the risk of falling. (‘working at height’)
According to the law of ILO convention C167-safety and health in construction Article 14 (1)
Specific legal arguments
Where work cannot safely be done on or from the ground or from part of a building or other
permanent structure, a safe and suitable scaffold shall be provided and maintained, or other equally
safe and suitable provision shall be made.

According to the law of ILO convention C167- safety and health in construction Article 14(3)
All scaffolds and ladders shall be constructed and used in accordance with national laws and
regulations.

Pakistan OHS Act 2018 states Our national laws mention the same provisions as International
Labour Organization, and the company is in violation of not only the law, but also the law
internationally by not providing such measures.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of injuries due to falling from height of the ladder is very high because 1 worker is

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 using the ladder for the painting activity for around 5 long hours on daily basis, as this ladder using
by the worker is placed at the height of 7 meters and having damage rungs and worker is not
wearing the safety harness belt making very high chances of the serious injuries due to falling.
The Severity of the damage caused by the detected hazard can be classified into the following
categories
1. Minimal: No injury and property damage occur
2. Medium: First ait injury or sustainable property damage
3. Major: Lost time injury / hospital treatment or suitable property damage
4. Catastrophic: fatal injury / malignant ill health or notable property damages
The category of severity is set between Major and Catastrophic because there are very high
chances of the injuries requiring the hospital treatment and these injuries can be led the worker to
the fatality. Such injuries can be fractures, broken bones, head injuries, broken back, spinal cord
injury, nervous system failure, disability and death also damage and loss of the materials and
equipment.
The risk is only confined in the area and the only worker using the ladder is exposed to the falling
hazard.
How effective the action is likely to be in
By giving the mobile scaffold instead of the ladder will effectively reduce the chances of the
controlling the risk. This should include:
accident as the mobile scaffold will have the proper working platform on which the workers can
• the intended impact of the action; store the material and stand safely to perform the work.
• justification for the timescale that you I have given the timescale of 1 week because purchasing new mobile tower scaffold will require
indicated in your risk assessment; time as it primarily requires quotations from vendors and financial approval from management to
and grant finance, and then purchasing of scaffold from market.
• whether you think the action will fully
control the risk. Thie action will reduce the risk along with that the other suggested controls such as provision of
safety harness and safety nets to worker will effectively and fully control the risk.

Justification for action 2

Power cables must be replaced with new ones to provide maximum protection to workers and
Action
prevent the risk of the electric shock. (Hazard category ‘Electricity’)
According to the law of ILO convention C167- safety and health in construction Article 26(1)
Specific legal arguments
All electrical equipment and installations shall be constructed, installed and maintained by a
competent person, and so used as to guard against danger.

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 According to the ILO Code of Practice “Safety and Health in Construction” Section 15.3.
Whenever required by local conditions, lamp fittings all electrical equipment should be protected
proof against exposure to dust, gases, and water or other adverse environmental factors.
Both national and international laws are being violated because the organization does not follow
such safety measures and does not take adequate measures against the hazard.

Pakistan OHS Act 2018 states Our national laws mention the same provisions as International
Labour Organization, and the company is in violation of not only the law, but also the law
internationally by not providing such measures.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of electric shock and electrocution due to use of the power grinder having damage
cables is very high as 3 workers are involve in grinding activity of the gates and railing using the
power grinders for around 4 hours and done the activity on daily basis, the power cables of the
power grinders are damage with improper insulation and exposed to make the steel live making
very high chances of the electric shock and electrocution.
The Severity of the damage caused by the detected hazard can be classified into the following
categories:
1. Minimal: No injury and property damage occur
2. Medium: First ait injury or sustainable property damage
3. Major: Lost time injury / hospital treatment or suitable property damage
4. Catastrophic: fatal injury / malignant ill health or notable property damages
The category of severity lies between from the above table is Major and catastrophic because
there are very high chances of the injuries requires the hospital treatment and injuries can led to the
fatality. Such injuries can be skin burns, skin damage, damage to the organs, cardiac arrest,
suffocation, loss of body organs, disability and sudden death.
The risk is confined in the area and the workers involve in the activity are exposed to the hazard.
How effective the action is likely to be in
By replacing the power cable of the power grinders instead of the damage one will effectively
controlling the risk. This should include:
reduce the chances of the electric shock as the damage cables will replaced and the workers will
• the intended impact of the action; perform the work in more efficient way.
• justification for the timescale that you
indicated in your risk assessment;
and The timeframe of 1 week is set because purchasing new power cables for the power grinders which
• whether you think the action will fully will require the proper budget and the approval from the manager. I am hoping that this action will

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 control the risk. be completed in given time.
By replacing power cables will reduce the risk along with that the other suggested controls
mentioned in the risk assessment will fully control the risk. .

Justification for action 3

Separate room should be provided for storage of highly flammable petrol tanks away from the
Action
ignition sources to avoid the risk of fire. (Hazard category ‘Fire’).
Specific legal arguments According to the law of ILO convention C167-safety and health in construction Article 29 (2)
Sufficient and suitable storage shall be provided by the employer for flammable liquids, solids and
gases.
ILO Code of Practice “Safety in the use of chemicals at work” action 9.5.7. Employers should
prohibit eating, chewing, drinking or smoking in work areas in which adequate control of exposure
can only be achieved by employees15 Safety in the use of chemicals at work 42 wearing personal
protective equipment to prevent exposure to chemicals hazardous to health, and in any other area
where such chemicals are likely to be present.
The Pakistan Factory Act 1934 states that, our national laws include the same principles as
International Labour Organization, so our company is either violating national or international law by
not providing these measures. this organization violates both national and international laws by not
following these safety measures and failing to provide control measures for the hazard.
Consideration of likelihood AND severity The likelihood of the burns injuries and damages due to the fire breaking out at work is very likely
because there are almost 36 workers performing the activities in the area out of which several
workers present in the area are smoking frequently throughout the day as daily where the highly
flammable petrol tanks are present without any protection making very high chances of the serious
injuries and burns due to the fire.
The Severity of the damage caused by the detected hazard can be classified into the following
categories:
1. Minimal: No injury and property damage occur
2. Medium: First ait injury or sustainable property damage
3. Major: Lost time injury / hospital treatment or suitable property damage
4. Catastrophic: fatal injury / malignant ill health or notable property damages

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 The hazard severity lies in category as per above table is Major and Catastrophic because there
very high chances of fire to be occurred causing injuries which will require the hospital treatment
and these injuries will lead to the fatality. Such injuries are damages can be burns, skin damage,
damage to the organs, damage of internal body organs, loss of body organs, loss of body parts,
disabilities and death along with that the damage and loss of the materials, equipment, machines
and infrastructure due to fire.

The risk is confined in the area and the almost all the people in the area are exposed to the hazard
of fire.
How effective the action is likely to be in
By construction of separate storage for flammable materials as for petrol tanks will effectively
controlling the risk. This should include:
reduce the risk of fire as the flammable materials will be kept away of the ignition sources in safe
• the intended impact of the action; area and the everyone present there will be safe.
• justification for the timescale that you I have given the timescale of 1 month because building up a separate storage area will take time.
indicated in your risk assessment; Proper budget and approval from the manager. I am hoping that this action will be done in the given
and time.
• whether you think the action will fully
control the risk. By the action of constructing separate area for storing the flammable materials will effectively and
fully control the risk.

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Part 4: Review, communicate and check
Suggested word counts for each section:
• Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
• How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
• Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.

Planned review date/period with It’s a company policy to review risk assessment after one year that is why I will review risk
reasoning assessment after one year on 13th September 2023.

In addition to that I will review this risk assessment when some changes appear in legislation, some
new equipment will introduce, work process will change modified, if some kind of accident or
incident or ill health happens new workers will join in, which may also include possible vulnerable
persons. I have set the period of one year and I will review it then.
How the risk assessment findings will be After completing the whole process first of all I will arrange a meeting with Site Manager in which
communicated AND who you need to tell will share my risk assessment finding, within the minutes meeting in that meeting I will share the
other concern with people. I will arrange another meeting with Site Engineer in which I will also
share the detailed risk assessment document and I will discuss assigned responsibilities related to
further action. I will share the detailed risk assessment document in Site Manager I will arrange a
toolbox talk for worker in which I will discuss hazards and I will share hazards related poster on site
notice board.
How you will follow up on the risk I will set write reminders on my dairy to ensure my suggestion that they have completely procced or
assessment to check that the actions I will make one MS excel sheet in which I will include my all suggestion details. I will visit site of
have been carried out assigned time, without informing the management on surprise visit base, of each control earlier or I
will demand photographic proof by responsible person and told him to notify me through official e-
mail that controls are implemented. The controls where deadline is going to end but they have still
headed some work to be done than I will ask the concern person for that reason and trying to
helping overcome the delay if the delay reason is shortage of workers or finance than I will inform
concern department in official way to priorities this issue and get it done on priority basis.

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