sra0023_Risk assessment for commercial_gas.pdf

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Safety Risk Assessment
Commercial Gas
Severity C=Catastrophic, Cr=Critical, S=Serious, M=Minor, Probability N=Negligible, F=Frequent, P=Probable, O=Occasional, R=Remote, I=Improbable,
Risk T=Tolerable, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High, N=Intolerable
Persons at Risk (Groups) Risk Assessor Appointment Tel. No. Description of Task or Activity
A – SALCO employees Ahmad Ali Khan H&S Manager 0506219441 SALCO operatives carrying out
commercial gas works including,
repairs and servicing.
B – Contractors/Sub contractors
C – Tenants
D – Members of the public
Work Type Review Date
Routine Feb 2024
Hazard/Risk Groups at
Risk
Severity Probability Risk Level
before
Controls
Existing Controls Risk Level
with
Controls
Additional Controls Required Risk Level
with added
Controls
Actioned by
1) Gas leaks
Fire, explosion,
asphyxiation
A,B,C,D S P H 1) Gas work to be carried out by
trained and competent operatives
in compliance with the Gas
Safety Installation and Use
Regulations 1998 and in line with
the commercial gas tasks being
undertaken
2) Ensure that all pre commissioning
checks are carried out
3) All works should be carried
out in line with manufacturers
installation instructions
4) Ensure that leak detection
equipment is used
M 1) Gas qualifications and gas safe
registration to be checked and
verified and records kept on file
4) Detection equipment to be
calibrated in line with testing
schedule and appropriate
records kept
L

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
2) Carbon
Monoxide
Asphyxiation
A,B,C,D S P H 1) Ensure good ventilation and
boiler flue is checked
2) Test for the presence of CO2
using detection equipment
within the installation before
starting work
L 2) All Gas operatives to wear
personal carbon monoxide
detection devices
L
3) Contact with
hot parts
Burns
A S P H 1) Gloves with an appropriate heat
resistance level should be used
when handling hot parts
M 1) PPE to be issued, recorded,
monitored and replaced where
appropriate
L
4) Exposure to
hazardous
substances
A,B,C,D S P H 1) Consult COSHH inventory list
and control approach prior
to the use of or creation of
hazardous substances or
materials
2) Appropriate PPE to be supplied
and worn as identified
3) Consult appropriate asbestos
information for the property/
task
4) Hover up dust and soot, don’t
sweep
M 2) PPE to be issued, recorded,
appropriate
3) Stop work if unsure about
asbestos information provided
for the task and report to
supervisor/manager
See Contingency Item 4
L

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
5) Electric Shock
Electrocution,
burns, heart
failure
A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) Electrical work to be carried
out by trained and competent
operatives in line with the
Electricity at Work Regulations
1989 and the 17th
Edition IEE
Wiring Regulations
2) Where required, the boiler
should be switched off prior to
starting work and isolated from
the supply
3) Occupants of properties should
be made aware of the work
being undertaken
4) Testing equipment to be
calibrated by competent Person
in line with testing schedule
and records kept
5) Hand tools to be insulated to
1000v
6) Operatives to be in possession
of an appropriate fire
extinguisher
M 1) Electrical qualifications to be
checked and verified for all
operatives and records kept on
file
2) Safe isolation procedures
should be implemented
to prevent uncontrolled re
energisation of circuits
L

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
7) Operatives should take care
when working in the presence
of live circuits and make dead
where possible
8) Operatives should be trained in
the emergency procedures of
dealing with electrical shock
8) Striking
services
Damage to
property,
electrocution
A,B,C,D S O H 1) Existing plans to be consulted
2) Detection equipment to be
used to scan prior to drilling,
cutting or digging holes
M 1) Existing plans to be confirmed
with detection equipment or by
exposing area in a controlled
manner
See Contingency Item 2
L
9) Hot Works A,B,C,D S P H 1) Hot works should only be
considered when other
alternatives have been
discounted i.e. mechanical
fixing, sawing, adhesives, push
fit, compression fixings
2) Low risk, routine operations
should be carried out in
accordance with the ‘hot works
standard operating procedure’
M 2) H&S inspections should
examine work to assess that
they are being carried out in
line with the standard operating
procedure
3) The permit to work should be
issued by a competent person
and recorded on a permit to
work register
L

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
10) Injury to
others
Injury to
occupants or
operatives
A,B,C,D S O M 1) Ensure work areas in communal
areas are appropriately
cordoned off and safety signage
is in place
2) When working in occupied
properties ensure that tenant
is aware of works being under
taken and any associated risks
3) Good communication should be
maintained with other trades
with regards to specific gas
hazard
M 1) See working in communal areas
risk assessment
2) Specific gas hazards to be
covered in site induction where
appropriate
See contingency plan 3
L
11) Working in
confined
spaces
Musculoskeletal
injuries, cuts,
abrasions
A S P H 1) Take regular breaks by ensuring
task rotation
2) Limit to short duration works
where possible
3) Ensure appropriate levels of
task lighting
L 1,2)
All working in confined spaces
other than short duration
works that can be controlled
by existing control measures
should be subjected to a
permit to work system
L
12) Plant Rooms
Injury to
operatives
A,B S O M 1) Commercial gas activities being
undertaken in plant rooms are
considered to be 2 man jobs
under One Direct lone working
arrangements
3) Appropriate levels of clothing
should be worn whilst still
maintaining safe levels of PPE,
regular breaks should be taken,
operatives should remain well

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
2) Plant room doors should be
secure at all times in order to
prevent unauthorised access
3) Operatives should be aware
of potentially higher or lower
working temperatures within
plant rooms
4) Good housekeeping should be
maintained in all plant rooms,
all waste should be removed
as soon as practicably possible
in order to prevent trip and fire
hazards.
5) Care should be taken around
and biological hazards such as
rodent and bird/ other animal
bodily waste and appropriate
levels of PPE Should be worn
in line with appropriate COSHH
control approach
hydrated throughout the day,
restrict work to short durations
wherever possible
4) Any bulk waste should be
reported for removal
5) Significant levels of biological
waste should be removed by
specialist cleaning contractors
1 – 5)
Joint inspections being
undertaken between HS
and commercial gas team to
identify potential hazards in
individual plant rooms

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
13) Use of hand
tools
Cuts and
abrasions,
flying objects
A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in
good condition
2) Tools to only be used for the
task intended in line with
3) Electrical tools to be insulated
to 1000v
4) All tools to be appropriately
stored to avoid damage
5) All damaged tools to be
removed from use immediately
7) Prevent use of tools by
unauthorised persons
8) See SRA for hand and power
tools
M 1,2,3,4,5) Condition and
appropriate use of hand tools
to be checked during HS
inspections
6) 6) PPE to be issued, recorded,
appropriate
L
14) Use of power
tools
Cuts and
abrasions,
flying objects,
entanglement,
electrocution
A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in
good condition
2) Tools to only be used for the
task intended in line with any
manufactures instructions
3) All tools to be inspected by the
user prior to use
M 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,14) Condition
and appropriate use of hand
tools to be checked during HS
inspections
11) PPE to be issued, recorded,
appropriate
L

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
4) All tools to be guarded as per
manufacturer’s instructions
5) Guards to be inspected
regularly
6) All tools to be covered under an
appropriate PAT schedule
7) All tools to be battery powered
or 110V
8) Ensure that all cables are
secured to avoid trip hazards
9) Ensure dust extraction is fitted
to all tools if required
10) Prevent use of tools by
unauthorised persons, to
include tenants and members
of the public
12) Allow sufficient space to work
safely
13) All tools to be appropriately
stored to avoid damage
14) All damaged tools to be
removed from use immediately
See SRA for hand and power
tools

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
15) Slips, trips
and falls
Trips on trailing
cables or
materials, Falls
from height
A,B,C,D S P H 1) All cables to be taped down,
covered or attached at a high
level to prevent trip hazards
2) All materials and waste to be
tidy or removed from site
3) Maintain good housekeeping
standards and prevent trip
hazards
M 1,2) To be monitored during HS
inspections
2) Regular waste collections to
take place in order to prevent
build-up of waste on site
L
16) Working at
Heights
Injury from
falls or being
struck by falling
objects
A,B,C,D S F H 1) Ensure correct means of access
equipment or working platform
is identified for every task
M 1) Insulated WAH equipment
should be used
2) See SRA’s for working at height
L
17) Noise
Exposure to
high levels
leading to
occupational
hearing loss
A,B,C,D S P H 1) Most work is restricted to short
duration
2) Use self-dampening tools
where available
M 1) Noise monitoring to be carried
out for tasks and equipment
that fall outside the scope of
short duration
2) Hearing protection to be worn
for all equipment that exceeds
levels of 85db
L

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
18) Manual
handling
Sprains
and strains,
impact injury,
lacerations
A,B,C,D S F H 1) Operatives are trained and
competent in the task
2) Safety footwear to be worn at
all times
3) Gloves available for use where
required to prevent splinters
and pinch injuries
4) Resources available for team
lifts where appropriate
5) Order timber in easy to handle
sizes and quantities where
possible
M 1) Document operative training
and competence
2,3) PPE to be issued, recorded,
appropriate
4) Ensure correct resources are
allocated as required
1,2,3,4,5) See SRA for manual
handling
L
19) Hand arm
vibration
Exposure to
occupational
injuries to
blood vessels,
nerves and
joints
A S P H 1) Tools with built in HAV
dampener protection to be
used where available
2) Gloves to be worn when using
tools that generate vibration or
impact
M 1,2) HAV questionnaires to be
completed for all operatives,
any existing conditions or new
symptoms to be referred to
occupational health advisor
L

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary
HARD HAT
NO
SAFETY VISOR
NO
DUST MASK
NO
Protective Clothing
YES
SAFETY FOOTWEAR
YES
EYE PROTECTION
YES
EAR PROTECTION
YES
HAND PROTECTION
YES
HIGH VIZ
NO

SRA 0023
SAUDI SALCO
Commercial Gas
Contingency Plan
Item
No
Hazard/Risk Occurrence Contingency/Action
1 Unauthorised entry to working area.
Violence and aggression/public access
to restricted work area
1) Aggressive behaviour/damage to access equipment 1) Work would cease. Unauthorised visitors asked to leave One
Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called if
required.
2) Lone working procedure in place.
2 Electricity failure/flood/pipe
leak/striking cable/pipework
Lighting failure/water in
premises/electrocution
1) Severance of services/lighting failure. 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One
Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in
order for the work to re-start.
3 Poor communication/lack of contact
between direct labour and sub-
contractors
Poor standards/work being carried out
in an inappropriate manner
1) Poor standard of work/low customer satisfaction /
violent and aggressive behaviour from customer
1) One Direct supervisor to keep all parties informed of work
procedures and standards, HS inspections to take place.
4 Disturbance of asbestos containing
materials
Exposure to asbestos related illness
1) Lack of appropriate asbestos information supplied
for the property/task
2) Failure to comply with asbestos procedures
1) Implement emergency asbestos procedure.

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