GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT No.

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Task Description: Working in a petrochemical production facility.
HAZARDS IDENTIFIED CONTROL MEASURES

1 Working in a petrochemical plant (general).

Safety induction
Comply with Permit to work system
Lock with padlock the breaker when working
on electrical equipment.
Follow ALL plant safety rules and alarms
Competent & experienced personnel
Risk Assessment & Method Statements
Wear correct/appropriate PPE as instructed
Specific equipment related training
Start job instructions (tool box talks)
Control access to work area
Adhere to activity plan
Good communication and feedback
Certified tools and equipment as required
Maintain high standard of housekeeping
Use lifting studies when necessary
Use COSHH system
Report near misses, incidents and accidents
Hand back equipment in safe & tidy condition
The following “Personal Protective Equipment” may be required depending on the task or activity:
Safety Glasses Safety Helmet Safety Footwear Flame Retardant Coveralls Goggles
Hearing Protection Respiratory Protection Face Visor Hot Work Gloves

PERSONS AT RISK: All Workers x Inexperienced Workers x Contractors x

Near by workers x Others (specify) How many are at Risk All
Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE
BEFORE APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES AFTER APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES
4 X 5 = 20 3 X 2 = 6
6 or LESS = LOW RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES 6 or LESS = LOW RISK, NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK, REVIEW CONTROL MEASURES,
MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED
12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK, MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED
MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED BEFORE WORK CAN START

Scoring System
(A) Likelihood of injury or harm (B) Severity of potential injury
Very Unlikely = 1. Very likely = 4. Very Minor (no first aid) = 1. Major Injury = 4.
Unlikely = 2. Inevitable = 5. First Aid Injury = 2. Disability or Fatality = 5.
Even Chance = 3. Lost Time = 3.
Assessed for: Approved by:
Client: Name:

Site: Signature:

Assignment: Date of Approval:

Service Order No: Next Assessment: After change of scope or conditions
Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: C.S. Dec. 2010 Approved: 404872697.doc
 GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT No. 01

Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: C.S. Dec. 2010 Approved: 404872697.doc