WELDING & BURNING RISK ASSESSMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS TO THE RISKS WHILST USING THE WELDING & BURNING
RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
WORK SITE
WELDING & BURNING
31/08/2019
001
DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
ITEM TAG NUMBER
COLOA001 COLMI001
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD OF HARM 1 VERY UNLIKELY
2 UNLIKELY
3 – 50% LIKELIHOOD
4 - LIKELY
5 - VERY LIKELY / CERTAINTY
1 - MINOR INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
2 - MODERATE INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
3 - “7 DAY INJURY” OR ILLNESS
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
4 - MAJOR INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
5 - FATALITY
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
SEVERITY
RISK RATING
ACTION TO FOLLOW
LOW
ENSURE CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE ARE MAINTAINED.
MEDIUM
IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES RECOMMENDED
HIGH
STOP OR RESTRICT ACTIVITY AND MAKE IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES IMMEDIATELY
5
H
STAFF HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THE USE OF OXY-ACETYLENE CUTTING & WELDING ACTIVITIES PRE-USE VISUAL INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT IS CARRIED OUT CUTTING AND WELDING EQUIPMENT IS FITTED WITH APPROPRIATE SAFETY DEVICES E.G. FLASH BACK ARRESTORS WHICH MEET BS EN 730, PRESSURE GAUGES, AND NON-RETURN VALVES. AN LEV EXTRACTOR TO BE USED TO REMOVE WELDING FUMES WELDING SCREENS SHOULD BE USED ENSURE THAT HOT WORK IS UNDERTAKEN AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND THAT HOUSEKEEPING IN THE WORK AREA IS GOOD. OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE BOTTLES SHOULD BE STORED SEPARATELY PPE – WELDING VISOR / GOGGLE, FLAME PROOF APRON, WELDING GAUNTLETS, SAFETY BOOTS A SEPARATE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
EXIST
RESIDUAL RISK
2
5
RESIDUAL RISK
3
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
SEVERITY
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS NEIGHBOURS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
LIKELIHOOD
N
OVERALL RISK
FIRE, BURNS, GAS EXPLOSION, BEING STRUCK BY MATERIAL DURING CUTTING, EXPOSURE TO FUMES
SEVERITY
USE OF OXY-ACETYLENE CUTTING & WELDING EQUIPMENT
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
LIKELIHOOD
1
HAZARD
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
TASK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
NO.
M
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
WELDING & BURNING
31/08/2019
001
LOCATION
DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
1.
INTRODUCTION
This SOP covers welding and burning activities 2.
OPERATOR
Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to undertake welding and burning activities. Records of authorised/competent personnel are maintained on the workshop skills matrix. 3.
PRE-STARTUP SAFETY CHECKS
Before starting work carry out the safety checks to ensure that the welding and burning equipment is in safe working order. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP 4.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Make yourself aware of the contents of the general risk assessment on display in the work and comply with the requirements. Ensure that you have the appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. welding visor / goggle, flame proof apron, welding gauntlets, safety boots. It is recommended ear defenders are worn in the vicinity of noisy machinery. If you require additional or replacement PPE, see management. 5.
WELDING AND BURNING OPERATIONS
Only trained, competent and authorised persons are able to undertake welding and burning activities Cutting and welding equipment is fitted with appropriate safety devices e.g. flash back arrestors which meet BS EN 730, pressure gauges, and non-return valves. An LEV extractor is to be used to remove welding fumes Welding screens is to be used for welding activities Ensure that hot work is undertaken away from flammable and combustible materials Ensure that housekeeping in the work area is good. Oxygen and acetylene bottles should be stored separately and away from sources of heat and flammable materials. 6.
REFERENCES
Welding and Burning Risk Assessment and Fire Risk Assessment