Temporary electric supply for temporary lighting • Correct installation of lighting; • Electric shock or electrocution from incorrect installation; • Work undertaken by incompetent workers; • Burns from halogen lights; • Injury from broken glass from halogen lights; Works undertaken in areas of low light or night works • Work in areas of low light levels; • Slips and Trips; • Incident due to insufficient lighting; • Workers blinded by direct light source when moving around work area; Emergency lighting • Power failure • Workers unable to locate emergency exits in the event of an incident;

1. HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Author: Approved:
RISK ASSESSMENT: ACT/HSE/RA 001 WORKPLACE TEMPORARY LIGHTING
Issued: Rev. Date:
Revision: 0
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Temporaryelectric
supplyfor temporary
lighting
 Correct installation
of lighting;
 Electric shock or electrocution from
incorrectinstallation;
 Work undertaken by incompetent
workers;
 Burns from halogen lights;
 Injury from broken glass from
halogen lights;
4 4
16
HIGH
i. All electrical temporarylighting shall be undertaken bya competent
electrician;
ii. Correct fittings and connections shall be used,taped connections,spliced
joints are not permitted at any time;
iii. Cables shall be fixed or hung to suitable structures,and notallowed to
trail on the floor;
iv. Covered lighting onlyto be installed,florescenttubes to be fitted with
correct protection lens and covers. Exposed lights or tubes shall notbe
used;
v. Halogen lighting shall be avoided,due to risk of burns from the lens or
breaking of glass;
vi. Connections to temporarysupplies,such as DB’s to be to standards with
shrouds,earthing and glands;
Cable damaged
Power cut off until cable
repaired correctly, no taped
connections
Low
2
Works undertaken in
areas of low lightor
nightworks
 Work in areas of low
lightlevels;
 Slips and Trips;
 Incidentdue to insufficientlighting;
 Workers blinded by direct light
source when moving around work
area;
5 4
20
High
i. As per DM Code of Construction Practice,Section 3.9 requirements
minimum lightlevels to work areas,offices, ramps,underground areas,
shafts and risers are as follows:
 Construction areas - 50 lux;
 Offices – 400 lux;
 Excavations - 35 lux;
 Tunnels,shafts,risers and underground work areas - 100 lux;
 Warehouses and carpenter shops 100 - lux;
ii. No work shall be undertaken in areas of insufficient lightlevels,
supervision shall ensure lighting is adequate before commencing work;
iii. Lighting shall be situated so as to prevent workers from being dazzled
when working or moving around the area;
iv. Every area shall receive light from at leasttwo directions to avoid deep
shadows;
v. Lighting shall be mounted as high as practical to provide as wide a spread
of light as possible;
vi. Special consideration given to shafts and risers to ensure adequate
spread oflight levels;
Due to building
work lighting
changing in areas
Lightlevels regularly checked
in all areas
Low
Project Name: xxx
RA Ref No.: xxx
RA compilation
Date:
Review date:
Date:
Compiled by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Overall Task Details
TemporaryLighting standards to areas oflimited daylight, nighttime working,
basements,below ground car parks,sealed rooms,etc.
Relevant Applicable MAS:
 00234 – Hole protection risers and penetrations;
 00233 – Lift shafts;
Additional Training required: NOC’s Required for task:
RISK SCORE CALCULATOR
Use the Risk Score Calculator to Determine the Level of Risk of each Hazard
What would be the
CONSEQUENCE
of an occurrence be?
What is the LIKELIHOOD of an occurrence? Hierarchy of Controls
Frequent/Almost certain (5)
Continuous or will happen
frequently
Often (4)
6 to 12 times a year
Likely (3)
1 to 5 times a year
Possible (2)
Once every 5 years
Rarely (1)
Less than once every 5
years
Can the hazard be Eliminated or removed
from the w ork place?
Catastrophic (5)
Multiple Fatalities
High 25 High 20 High 15 Medium 10 Medium 5
Can the product or process be substitutedfor
a less hazardous alternative?
Serious (4)
Class 1 single fatality
High 20 High 16 High 12 Medium 8 Low 4
Can the hazard be engineered aw ay w ith
guards or barriers?
Moderate (3)
Class2 (AWI or LTI) or Class 1
Permanently disabling effects
High 15 High 12 Medium 9 Medium 6 Low 3
Can Administration Controls be adopted
I.e. procedures, job rotation etc.
Minor (2)
Medical attention needed, no work
restrictions. MTI
Medium10 Medium 8 Medium 6 Low 4 Low 2 Can Personal Protective Equipment &
Clothing be w orn to safe guard against
hazards?Insignificant (1)
FAI
Medium10 Medium 4 Low 3 Low 2 Low 1

2. HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Author: Approved:
RISK ASSESSMENT: ACT/HSE/RA 001 WORKPLACE TEMPORARY LIGHTING
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 Workers unable to locate
emergencyexits in the event of an
incident; 4 4
16
HIGH
i. Emergencylighting,connected to an auxiliary source,shall be installed
to emergencyexits and routes, to a minimum of50 lux, to provide clear
indication in the event of a power failure;
ii. Tested as part of routine emergencyevacuations;
Low