“903 Compound Lighting Tower – Bulb replacement and Maintenance” at Dow Corning Risk Assessment Task: - “903 Compound Lighting Tower – Bulb replacement and Maintenance” The following risk assessment has been completed to ensure adequate controls are in place to eliminate or reduce the risk to as low as is reasonably practicable. In considering who may be harmed we have included C&P Maintenance employees, but for each task, depending on where it takes place, then further consideration should be given to others who may be affected by our activities e.g. Dow Corning employees and other contractors. L = Likelihood HR = Hazard Rating (with NO controls in place). C = Consequence RR = Risk Rating (with controls in Place). HAZARDS L C HR WHO MAY BE HARMED CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE THE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE L C RR Access and egress 5 5 25 C&P employees Use of Mobile crane basket – competent crane driver and banksman supplied by client. Well maintained crane, statutory crane and lifting appliance testing as required by LOLER. 2 5 10 Adverse Weather conditions 3 3 9 C&P employees, Clients employees Reschedule work if high winds or inclement weather 1 3 3 Crane Movements – including vehicles and transport 5 5 25 C&P employees, Clients Competent crane driver and banksman supplied by client. Well maintained crane, statutory crane and lifting appliance testing as required by LOLER. Floor traffic controls – coning off area around crane. Restrict 1 5 5
Hot Surfaces 2 3 6 C&P employees. If bulb has been working then there is a slight chance that the surface of the bulb will be hot. Ensure electrical isolation takes place 30 minutes before work commences at height. 1 3 3 Poor Housekeeping Slips, Trips and Falls due to poor housekeeping. 2 4 8 C&P employees. Good housekeeping practices across the compound and especially inside and around the basket.Good safety footwear. Regular Audits by C&P supervisor and management. Audits by Dow Corning personnel. C&P standards in housekeeping, safety contacts provided and more specific training. Removal of all waste. 1 4 4 Manual Handling – carrying and holding replacement bulbs 2 3 6 C&P employees. Operators trained and competent in Manual Handling. Large and awkward items to be handled/carried by two operatives.Gloves for protection against hot and sharp surface. 1 3 3 Moving Equipment - Machinery includes struck against and trapping points. 4 5 20 C&P employees. Banksman controls of movement of basket – competent crane driver. Hands and arms to be inside the basket at all times the basket is moving. No inadvertent basket operation – must ask operatives first – radio communication. 1 5 5 Use of hand tools – electrical tools 2 3 6 C&P employees Small electrical tools required for task. Competent electricians. Tools secured in tool belts or tool bag. 1 3 3
Emergency Procedures – Telephone 3333 Internally In the event of an emergency and depending on the site and access to such, the emergency services should be called using the internal emergency number. Raising the alarm is our first priority. All C&P employees must report to their appropriate place of safety, if the alarms are sounded. You must stay at this location and report to the Client representative. Follow the directions of the Client personnel in charge at the muster point. Lifting an eye wash station or stepping on a safety shower will raise alarm to DC Control, who will send assistance to the area accordingly. Raising the Alarm Telephone 3333 Use your radio – Channel 15/16 call sign “DC control” In the event where neither of the above options are possible then use safety shower or eyewash point on plant as these will activate the alarm in DC control Use break glass point within building for local alarm Dow Corning Alarm Signals Klaxon 3 seconds on 3 seconds off – Major Incident All personnel to report to their nearest muster point indoors immediately. Swipe badge on Muster Reader. Fire Alarm Bells All personnel to report to their nearest fire assembly point outside immediately. Blue Flashing Light - Outside a Building No personnel to enter the building until advised by a DCL member. Audible Alarm and Red Flashing Light on Process Plant All personnel to make their work area safe and leave the area. No return until advised by a DCL Member. Note: If the last page of this document is not attached do not worry as it does not contain any relevant information regarding the SWP. The last page is a register of signatories and is intended to be detached and returned to Gorseinon head office for filing.