Risk Assessment Number 29

Sheet1NICO INTERNATIONALRISK ASSESSMENTRISK ASSESSMENT NUMBER: 29 ACTIVITY: ShotblastingPersons at RiskHazard TypeRisk LevelOperator and Assistant.a.Fall of person from heightMHPersons nearby or passers-by.b.Fall of person on same levelMMAll operatives working in the vicinity.c.Fall of person into/through holeMLd.Fall of object from heightMMe.Fall of object at same LevelControl Measuresf.Protruding objectsMLg.Flying objectsHH1. Normal trade safety rules to be applied for operation of compressor, care use of hosesh.Manual handling/liftingMMand couplers. Use of Dead Man levers and control of static electricity.i.MachineryLL2. Safe system of work (Permit to Work when necessary) agreed/discussed before workJ.Vehicularcommences.k.Mechanical liftingML3. Operators trained/qualified/competentl.Mechanical handling4. Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment to include - Boots, Overall, Gloves/m.Confined spaceMHGauntlets, Hearing Protection, Face Mask/Visor/Goggles, Ventilation Hoods, Plusn.Cleaning/purgingany other equipment as specified on the Permit to work.o.Maintenance5. Hose routes to avoid roads and hazardous areas.p.Pressure systemsHH6. Sitting of hopper, access for bulk materials (grit).q.Electrical7. Correct Manual Handling techniques.r.Fire8. Segregate hopper activities away from gun/work.s.Explosion/burstingHM9. Good Housekeeping.t.Water10.Good Access and escape.u.AsphyxiationML11.Segregate activity from other operatives.v.InhalationHH12.Ensure tented area or covering (when used) is adequate for purpose.w.ContactHM13.Precautions for slipping and tripping hazards.x.Noise & vibrationHH14.Awareness and/or guarding for trapping hazards (Machinery hazards)y.Ionising radiations15.Information about hazards to body and skin on contact with high velocity blastingz.Non-ionising radiationsgrit. Safe working practices to include Dead Man Levers.aa.Handtools16.Information on safe lifting and slinging procedures.bb.Electrical handtools.17.Protection from falls - barriers, fall arrest equipment etc.cc.Climatic18.Precautions when working with pressure systems and compressed air.dd.Hazardous substancesHH19.Precautions to protect from flying particles and grit.ee.Collapse of stacking/structureHL20.Information on the risks from Hazardous Substances/MSDS.ff.HousekeepingML21.Information and protection from risks to Hearing - Noise Control measures.gg.Inadequate lighting or visibilityML22.Precautions when working in Confined Spaces to Include Ventilation, Inhalation hazards,hh.Weld failureuse of safety Back up Man, increased Noise hazards.(Confined Space Permit to Work|).iiOther