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 (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 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 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 whole basin or region; highly sensitive environment (endangered species, wetlands, protected habitats)
(C) Social / Community Impact Minor 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/ Assets 0.01 - 0.1 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets 0.1 – 1.0 % of Annual Revenue/ Assets 1 - 5 % of Annual Revenue/ Assets > 5 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets
(R) Impact on Reputation 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 Generic Energy Hazard Definitions Hazard / Aspect Definition Biological Potential for positive or negative impacts resulting from interaction of activities with biological agents. This could be harm by exposure to biological hazards, flora and fauna including insect stings, bites, bacteria and other disease agents,
Letab Projects Generic Risk Assessment WRAC Risk Assessment No: IMS 133 Project All sites Description: General Labourers Date: General Labourers Date: Relevant SOP's: As per column “M” Approved by: Team Members: As per Team Members attendance record. Team Members: No. A B C D E F G H I J K L M Task Activities Energies - Hazards Risk Current Controls Likelihood Consequence Risk Rating Possible Improvements or Additional Controls Likelihood Consequence Risk Rating Legislation and Document Reference Responsible Person 1. Drive to site Mechanical (Mobile) Road accidents Ensure that the driver has a valid driver’s license. Ensure Driver is not under the Influence of any substances. Ensure safety belts are secured by all occupants and vehicle is roadworthy. 3 3 13 Vehicle Pre-use Inspection to be completed by driver prior to use. 2 3 9 CR Section 21 IMS 274 IMS 300 IMS 303 IMS 360 IMS 361 IMS 362 IMS 363 IMS 364 IMS 366 Supervisor / Driver
2. Loading and offloading of materials and tools Pick up materials and tools from store. Back strain caused by incorrect lifting. Practice correct material lifting Techniques. 2 2 5 Selection of personnel to meet physical demands of the task 1 2 3 IMS 210 All Employees Personal / Behaviour Nip and points. Be aware of any potential Nip and Pinch points, wear proper gloves 3 2 8 PPE - Gloves, Safety boots. 2 2 5 IMS 306 IMS 209 All Employees Walking and carrying materials and to work area. Other - Trip and fall Ensure that there are no hanging or protruding items present when w 2 2 5 All tools and equipment to be carried in a tool bag 1 2 3 IMS 200 IMS 209 All Employees Mechanical (Mobile) Other moving vehicles Be aware of moving vehicles. Obey pedestrian traffic rules. 3 3 13 Use dedicated walkways 2 3 9 IMS 359 IMS 366 IMS 367 All Employees Loading materials and tools in an underground cage. (Objects) Falling material and tools Employees will fasten equipment in cage 3 2 8 Employees will not be allowed to travel with unsecured equipment. 2 2 5 IMS 306 IMS 318 IMS 319 IMS 209 All Employees Walking with materials and toolbox to installation area in Other - Uneven surfaces, Hidden holes, Fall of ground Carry items in a manner that ensures clear line of sight. Make sure area has been 2 4 14 Full PPE to be worn. 2 4 14 IMS 209 All Employees
underground haulage. declared safe before entering. Dust and Dust and Diesel fumes Dust (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 charged and reflective PPE to be worn. 2 3 8 IMS 359 IMS 366 IMS 367 All Employees 3. Installation of Cable Unrolling of cable (Objects) Back strains Practice correct material lifting Techniques. 2 2 5 Selection of personnel to meet physical demands of the task 1 2 3 IMS 209 IMS 210 All Employees Other (Physical) Nip and points. Be aware of any potential Nip and Pinch points 2 2 5 PPE - Gloves, Safety boots 1 2 3 IMS 306 IMS 209 All Employees Other (Physical) Cuts and bruises Be of any potential cut and bruises 2 2 5 PE - Gloves, Safety boots. 1 2 3 IMS 306 IMS 337 All Employees
Working at heights (People) Falling from heights A harness to be worn when working above 1.5 meters it must be inspected and findings noted on pre-use checklist 4 4 21 Only a #23 Spiderweb harness with double lanyards (detachable) and scaffold hooks with a standing trapeze will be used and employee will be trained and certified to work at heights 2 4 14 IMS 269 OHS Act GSR 7 OHS Act Cr 8 Supervisor Use ladder to access rack or Straining wire (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 IMS 87 IMS 187 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 while another person works on the ladder. 2 3 9 Explain responsibility towards ensuring safety of 1 3 6 GSR IMS 87 IM 187 IMS 317 IMS 333 IMS 343 IMS 198 Supervisor Pulling of (Physical) Injuries due to any objects including roof PPE - Hard Hats with chin strap, 2 2 5 Supervisor to ensure that all 1 2 3 IMS 306 IMS 138 workers
bolts inside the hanging wall Safety Glasses and Gloves employees who the work area wears the correct PPE according to the Mini Risk Assessment (Objects) Unstable Footing of HV cable falling down 2 2 5 Place 2 team members to ensure that the drum stays on jacks whist pulling. 1 2 3 IMS 209 Electrical Electrical shock Inspect areas for exposed cables and loose cables before work starts. 3 3 13 As far as reasonable possible avoid areas where electrical cables are not isolated. Report such to supervisor immediately for further investigation. 2 3 9 IMS 85 IMS 188 IMS 305 IMS 321 IMS 334 IMS 196 Lighting Risk of injuries and falling due to bad lighting conditions Use head lamp / torch that is charged 2 1 2 Team Leader to ensure that team are equipped with 1 1 1 IMS 230
No light available in haulage area cap lamps 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 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 MR3-1 3.5 IMS 230 (Physical) Injuries and falls due to tripping over loose rocks Do a visual inspection of the safest route 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 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 4. Installation of Panels Move panels into place Ergonomics Back injuries Practice correct material lifting Techniques. 2 2 5 Selection of personnel to meet physical demands of the task 1 2 3 IMS 209 IMS 210 All Employees
Trenching by hand Splinters of flying rock Lost Time, Investigation of Incident condition and inspected prior to use and recorded monthly in register. Defective tools to be taken out of service promoting discipline during work. Head of pick axe detaching from shaft Injury to worker and / or other workers. First Aid, Stoppage of Site Work, Lost Time, Investigation of Incident Pre work inspection by foreman. Maintain clearance in front of pick axe operation. Hand tools to be in proper condition and inspected daily before work commences and recorded in register monthly 2 3 9 On-going coaching / awareness of hazards / promoting discipline during work. 1 3 6 IMS 209 IMS 210 Striking a power cable Damage to power cable. Electrocution, Fatality. Tripping out of important electrical supplies to mine operations. Trapping miners underground with no electricity. Injuries to others. Loss of income to mine owners. First/First Aid, Stoppage of Site Site manager to supervise. Pick axe operators to excavate with caution. Operators not to swing pick axe to the maximum. Operator to pick gently in the soil. Drawing of underground 2 4 14 Get the electrical supervisor to help establish where all underground cables are positioned. Mine to supply drawings of site where electrical cables might run. Mine to re-route or isolate 1 4 10 IMS 196
services to be at hand cables in the way of excavation Other Congested working Injury to operator and or fellow employee. Hospitalisation/First Aid, Stoppage of Site Work, Lost Time, Investigation of Incident Minimum safe operating distance to be applied between workers and monitored by supervisor. 2 2 5 On-going coaching / awareness of hazards / promoting discipline during work. 2 2 5 Back Strain when picking up big rocks Hospitalisation. Work Stoppage. Absent from work. Use the correct lifting methods 2 2 5 Toolbox Talks 2 2 5 IMS 209 IMS 210 8. 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 368 IMS 369 IMS 370 IMS 371 IMS 372 IMS 373 IMS 374 IMS 375 OHS Act CR 25