Event Risk Rating / Priority (1) Consequence Likelihood 1 Minor 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Major 5 Almost Certain Medium (11) Significant (16) Significant (20) High (23) High (25) 4 Likely Medium (7) Medium (12) Significant (17) High (21) High (24) 3 Possible Low (4) Medium (8) Significant (13) Significant (18) High (22) 2 Unlikely Low (2) Low (5) Medium (9) Significant (14) Significant (19) 1 Rare Low (1) Low (3) Medium (6) Medium (10) Significant (15)
Consequence Level Descriptions SHE Risk Matrix Consequence Level (consider the maximum reasonable potential consequence of the event) Impact Type (Additional ‘Impact Types’ may exist for an event; identify & rate accordingly) 1 Minor 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Major (S) Harm to People-Safety First aid Medical treatment Lost time Permanent disability or single fatality Numerous permanent disabilities or multiple fatalities (H) Harm to People- Occupational Health Exposure to health hazard resulting in temporary discomfort Exposure to health hazard resulting in temporary alterations/ limitations (no lost time) Exposure to health hazards/ agents (over the OEL) resulting in reversible impact on health (with lost time) Exposure to health hazards/ agents (significantly over the OEL) resulting in irreversible impact on health with loss of quality of life or single fatality Exposure to health hazards/ agents (significantly over the OEL) resulting in irreversible impact on health with loss of quality of life of a numerous group/ population or multiple fatalities (E) Environmental Impact Lasting days or less; limited to small area (metres); receptor of low significance/ sensitivity (industrial area) Effect lasts months; reduced area (hundreds of metres); no environmentally sensitive species/ habitat) Effect last years; impact on an extended area (kilometres); area with some environmental sensitivity (scarce/ valuable environment). Effect last years; impact on environmentally sensitive environment/ receptor (endangered species/ habitats). Permanent impact; affects a basin or region; highly sensitive environment (endangered species, wetlands, protected habitats)
(C) Social / Community Impact disturbance of culture/ social structures Some impacts on local population, mostly repairable. Single stakeholder complaint in reporting period Ongoing social issues. Isolated complaints from community members/ stakeholders Significant social impacts. Organized community protests threatening continuity of operations Major widespread social impacts. Community reaction affecting business continuity. “License to operate” under jeopardy (L&R) Legal & Regulatory Technical No warning received; no regulatory reporting required Breach of regulatory requirements; report/involvement of authority. Attracts administrative fine Breach of law; report/investigation by authority. Attracts criminal prosecution of operating Co. but low penalties Significant breach of the law; individual law suits, criminal prosecution of Co. and of Directors/ Mgrs. Individual licence revoked Major breach of the law. Class action law suits, criminal prosecution of Co., Directors/ Mgrs. Suits against parent Co.; permit to operate withdrawn (M) Material Losses/ Damage/ Business Interruption < 0.01 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets 0.01 - 0.1 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets 0.1 – 1.0 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets 1 - 5 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets > 5 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets (R) Impact on Reputation Minor impact; awareness/ concern from specific individuals Limited impact; adverse publicity localised within certain groups/ organizations Local impact; public concern in neighbouring communities Suspected reputational damage; local/ regional public concern and reactions Noticeable reputational damage; national/ international public attention and repercussions
Explosives Potential for harm by exposure to explosive materials (e.g. unexploded detonators, tie down lines etc.) External Threats Potential for harm resulting from an external outside of the operations direct control (e.g. legislation, government actions, community lobby groups, etc.) Fire Potential for harm by exposure to a burning mass of material (e.g. building fires, spontaneous combustion) Gravitational (Objects) Potential for harm by exposure to falling, unexpected movement due to uncontrolled gravitational forces Gravitational (People) Potential for harm to people caused by their being subject to falling, unexpected movement or in any
other way resulting from their being exposed to uncontrolled gravitational forces (incl. slips, trips, falls) Land Potential harm on the naturally occurring environment due to the use or management of land resulting from pollution, clearance or any other degradation Lighting Potential for harm resulting from excess light or inadequate lighting in the workplace Mechanical Potential for harm by exposure to interaction with sources of fixed mechanical energy (including those powered be electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion etc.)
Mechanical (Mobile) Potential for harm by exposure to interaction with sources of mobile (self-propelled) mechanical energy (including those powered be electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion etc.) Magnetic Potential for harm to people, equipment/assets or the environment by exposure to magnetic sources (incl. handling metal objects in strong magnetic fields) Noise Potential for harm by exposure to sudden or prolonged exposure to excessive noise or community complaints Personal / Behaviour Potential for harm associated with intentional undesired behavioural actions, stresses or stressors
Dust and Dust and Diesel fumes Dust masks (PPE) 3 2 8 Wetting down working areas and good diesel equipment maintenance can greatly reduce dust and diesel fumes 2 2 5 IMS 203 All Employees Mechanical (Mobile) Moving vehicles Always make sure that drivers can see you, always pass on the green light side of moving vehicles. 3 3 13 Cap lamp to be fully charged and reflective PPE to be worn. 2 3 8 IMS 359 IMS 366 IMS 367 All Employees 3 Marking the route for cable racks Marking the route for cable racks (people) Exposure to uneven surfaces Slip and fall. HIRA to be completed in the situation where the ground is slippery. People to be careful when working on the slippery condition 3 2 8 Ensure the ground is free of obstacles. Ensure that the ground is solid. Report any unsafe condition or act immediate to the Supervisor. 2 2 5 IMS 210 IMS 325 IMS 138 IMS 342 Supervisor 4. Drilling Drilling of steel Dust Breathing difficulty Wear applicable PPE i.e. Respirator or dust mask 3 2 8 Always wear the required PPE to prevent occupational diseases. Pre use checklist must be signed by a competent 2 2 5 IMS 305 IMS 328 Supervisor
person. Supervision to be present during the marking and drilling of holes. Noise Noise induced hearing loss Wear applicable PPE i.e. Ear 3 2 8 Ensure that earplugs are worn by all involved in the task. 2 2 5 IMS 207 OHSA NIHL Reg.5 ;8.1; 12(1) Supervisor Vibration Muscle strain Only a trained person with experience should perform the task. 2 1 2 If drilling is over extended periods a backup boilermaker must be available to help 1 1 1 IMS 210 Supervisor Electrical (Defective or machine) Electrical shock Pre-use checklist must be completed and signed off by a competent person. All defective equipment should be removed from site. 3 3 13 Monthly registers to be kept on site to ensure all electrical equipment are checked by a qualified electrician 2 3 9 IMS 85 IMS 305 IMS 321 IMS 334 IMS 196 Portable Electrical Equipment Inspector 5. Welding Welding of steel Fire Burn injuries Hot work permit must be obtained before work starts. Fire extinguisher must be placed in close proximity to where work will be carried out with a 3 2 8 Work to be done by a competent person. No work to be performed while raining Fire extinguisher must be present at all times (DCP). Proper 2 2 5 IMS 199 IMS 201 IMS 76 Supervisor
done on a work bench Vibration Muscle strains Regular breaks will be taken while working with the machine 2 2 5 If grinding is done over extended periods a backup boilermaker must be available to help or take regular breaks 1 2 3 IMS 210 Vibration Noise induced hearing loss Operator and workers in the vicinity must wear ear protection 3 2 8 Supervisor to inspect employees PPE daily at toolbox meetings 2 2 5 IMS 207 OHSA NIHL Reg.5 ;8.1; 12(1) Fire Burn injury Area where work will take place must be cleaned and all rubble removed, if work will take place in an area with vegetation the area must be watered down. A fire extinguisher and a person competent to use it should be in the area. 3 2 8 Burn shields to be stocked in the first aid box 2 2 5 IMS 199 IMS 201 IMS 202 Other (Use of the wrong disk) Disk breaking and injuring operator or bystanders Operator must ensure that correct 3 3 13 A safety flange must be inserted onto both sides of 2 3 9 IMS 218 Other (Use of the wrong disk)
disk is used for the job at hand the disk to reduce the risk of the disk breaking Other (Flying sparks) Eye Injuries Operator must wear double face protection i.e. safety spectacles and face shield. 3 3 13 Supervisor to ensure that shields are erected where other employees are working 2 3 9 IMS 222 Other (Flying sparks) Other (Hot surfaces) Burn injuries Gloves, Apron and spats to be worn at all times 2 2 5 Supervisor to inspect PPE at toolbox meetings 1 2 3 IMS 222 Other (Physical) Cuts and bruises Be aware of any potential cut and Bruises 2 2 5 PE - Gloves, Safety boots. 1 2 3 IMS 306 IMS 337 All Employees Cut steel with Hacksaw. Other (Physical) Hand injuries(cuts DSTI to be done. PPE-gloves to be worn. 2 2 5 PTO to be conducted 1 2 3 IMS 189 IMS 138 IMS 85 IMS 306 IMS 321 IMS 323 IMS 328 IMS 195 IMS 196 IMS 188 All Employees 7. Working at heights Working at heights (People) Falling from heights A harness to be worn when working above 1.5 meters it must be 4 4 21 Only a #23 Spiderweb harness with double lanyards 2 4 14 IMS 269 OHS Act GSR 7 OHS Act Cr 8 IMS 198 Supervisor
inspected and findings noted on pre-use checklist (detachable) and scaffold hooks with a standing trapeze will be used and employee will be trained and certified to work at heights IMS 211 Use ladder to access rack (People) Defective ladder breaking and employee falling Inspect ladder before use 2 3 9 Ladder must be marked and on a register Do monthly inspections by appointed inspector 1 3 6 GSR Sec13 IMS 87 IMS 188 IMS 317 IMS 333 IMS 343 IMS 198 Ladder Inspector Use of a ladder on uneven surfaces (People) Falling from ladder Ensure that the ladder is erected on an even surface and an assistant supports the ladder at all times while another person works on the ladder. 2 3 9 Explain responsibility towards ensuring safety of 1 3 6 GSR Sec13 IMS 87 IMS 188 IMS 317 IMS 333 IMS 343 IMS 198 Supervisor 8. General conditions Lighting Risk of injuries and falling due to bad lighting conditions Use head lamp / that is fully charged 2 1 2 Team Leader to ensure that team are equipped with 1 1 1 IMS 230 Supervisor
No light available in haulage area cap that are fully charged Thermal (Heat) Person collapsing and falling due to extreme temperatures in underground area Ventilation in the area must be tested by a competent person before work commences and workers must drink lots of fluids 3 4 18 Team Leader need to rotate the team inside the area and evacuate if temperature is more than 27 degrees WB or 32.5 DB 1 4 10 Minerals Act Regulation 3.5 IMS 230 Supervisor Other (Physical) Injuries and falls due to tripping over loose rocks Do a visual inspection of the safest to be followed. Clean the route if obstructed. 2 2 5 Contact Site Manager should it be found that there is NO safe route. 1 2 3 IMS 230 Supervisor Biological Allergic reaction to dust causing breathing difficulty and respiratory complications when inhaled by employee. Use a Dust Mask 3 4 18 Team Leader to ensure that all team members’ wears a Dust Mask at all times when working in dusty areas. 1 4 10 IMS 210 Supervisor Other (Physical) . Piercing of hands from sharp edges. Gloves to be used. 2 1 2 Supervisor to ensure that all 1 1 1 IMS 306 IMS 138 Supervisors
employees who enter the work area wears the correct PPE according to the Mini Risk Assessment 9. Spraying Spraying of welded and grinded areas Chemical Hazardous chemical causing breathing difficulty or skin irritation Gloves and respirators to be used 2 3 9 Constant supervision to be present 1 3 6 IMS 202 IMS 219 OHS Act HCS Reg11 OHS Act CR 27 All Employees 10. Cleaning of work area Housekeeping during installation. Waste Waste left behind Ensure all waste is removed once work is completed. 2 1 2 Ensure a final inspection is done before leaving the client's premises. 1 2 3 IMS 355 IMS 356 IMS 357 IMS 358 IMS 168 IMS 169 IMS 170 IMS 171 IMS 172 IMS 173 IMS 174 IMS 175 OHS Act CR 25 All Employees