Process / Task or Activity Split AC Units Installation Risk Assessment No.

SHE-004-RA

Task Step Hazard Risk Consequence Type Raw Risk Preventative Measures and Control Residual Risk Responsibilities

Consequence

Consequence
Risk Rating

Risk Rating
(What can go wrong)

Likelihood

Likelihood
No.

S,H,E,Q
(Source of Danger)
Who will do What, Where and Injury, Health, Process, Impact / Effect the To Ensure Preventative Measures
Injury, Health, Process, Material or Eliminate Risk, Control at Source, Procedure, Provide PPE
When? Material or risk have. and Controls are in place
Environment
Environment

Persons not required to be in the vicinity of the duct outlets will be kept out of
the area
Cuts, abrasions, eye
Dust masks, gloves and eye protection to be worn by those in the vicinity of
Respiratory disorders injuries and
duct outlets during commissioning
1 Commissioning System Split AC Units Installation Muscular skeletal injuries breathing difficulties S,H 3 3 9 1 3 3 Supervision
Ducting system cleaned regularly during installation and immediately before
Cuts/abrasions Death or serious
commissioning
injury
Warning signs to be placed around duct outlets during system commissioning
Refer to risk assessment for specific lifting equipment used

Conduct PEP talk before loading/unloading.

Only inspected vehicles found fit shall be engaged.
Cuts
The condition of the vehicle shall be checked and approved before transport of
Manual handling
Traffic collision Material falling on workers units
2 Transport of units Foot injuries S 4 2 8 2 1 2 Supervision
Fall of material Property damage The units shall be firmly placed in the truck.
Damage of property
Units shall be tightly secured using nylon ropes.
and equipment
A vehicle with suitable platform &
foldable side gates shall be engaged to prevent the fall of items.
Fall of men from
All Personnel equipment Shall be worn by workmen.
Ladder/scaffold
Physical injuries Sufficient workmen / Rigger shall be engaged for unloading of Units.
Fall of material from Height.
3 Installation of Units Back injuries from falls (head, foot hand) S 4 2 8 Use of safety helmets, Shoes, Florescent 2 1 2 Supervision
Injury from using a hack saw cutter
Asthma Jacket and other relevant PPEs ensured for all workers.
etc.
Tools and material shall not be scattered
Dust, debris and Splinters
Conduct PEP talk before loading/unloading.
Fatal physical injures
Only inspected vehicles found fit shall be engaged.
due to lifting or
The condition of the vehicle shall b checked and approved before transport of
moving
Property damage units
4 Transport of Ducting A traffic collision, fall of material machinery/vehicles, S,Q 4 2 8 3 1 3 Supervision
Material falling on workers The duct material shall be firmly placed in the truck.
Head & foot injuries
The duct shall be tightly secured using Nylon ropes.
due to falling of
A vehicle with suitable platform & foldable side gates shall be engaged to
object
prevent the fall of items.

Fall of men from ladder/scaffold. All Personnel equipment Shall be worn by workmen.
Fall of material from height. Fatal physical (head, Sufficient workmen / Rigger shall be engaged for unloading of ducting.
Chemical exposure Falls
Injury from using hack saw, cutter, foot, hand) injuries Use of safety helmets, Shoes, fluorescent Jackets, and other relevant PPEs
5 Installation of Ducting from height S,H 3 3 9 2 1 2 Supervision
drilling machine etc. Cut injuries ensured for all workers.
Injuries from using machinery
Dust, debris and splinters. Asthma Tools and materials shall not be scattered around the workplace and shall be
Contact with sealants. neatly stacked in a convenient location.

Conduct PEP talk before loading/unloading.

Manual handling Only inspected vehicles found fit shall be engaged.
injuries. The condition of the vehicle shall be checked and approved before transport of
Damage of property and
A traffic collision. Ergonomically health units
6 Transport of Piping material equipment. S,H 2 5 10 2 1 2 Supervision
Fall of material issues The piping material shall be firmly placed in the truck.
Serious injuries and/ fatalities
Fatal physical (head, Piping material shall be tightly secured using Nylon ropes.
foot, hand) injuries A vehicle with suitable platform & foldable side gates shall be engaged to
prevent the fall of items.

Manual handling All Personnel equipment Shall be worn by workmen.

Fall of men from Ladder/scaffold.
injuries. Ladders used to drill anchor fasteners should be in good condition.
Fall of material from Height. Eye injuries Falls from height
Ergonomically health Use of safety helmets, shoes, safety belts, safety goggles and other relevant
7 Piping support work Injury from using drilling machine Hand injuries from using S,H 4 2 8 2 1 2 Supervision
issues PPEs ensured for all workers.
etc. equipment
Fatal physical (head, Tools and materials shall not be scattered around the workplace and shall be
Dust, debris and splinters.
foot, hand) injuries neatly stacked in a convenient location.
 All Personnel equipment Shall be worn by workmen.
Manual handling
Fall of men from Ladder/scaffold. Ladders used to erect pipes should be in good condition.
issues.
Fall of material from Height. Musculoskeletal injuries Use grinding machines, gas cutting sets or flaring tools for pipe cutting works.
Ergonomically health
8 Piping erection Injury from using drilling machine, Injuries from falling material S,H 3 3 9 Use of safety helmets, shoes, safety belts, safety goggles and other relevant 2 1 2 Supervision
issues
pipe cutting tools etc. Injuries from falling PPEs ensured for all workers.
Fatal physical (head,
Dust, debris and Splinters. Tools and materials shall not be scattered around the workplace and shall be
foot, hand) injuries
neatly stacked in a convenient location.

Conduct PEP talk before loading/unloading.

Care should be taken that the material is covered so that no water enters.
Ergonomically health The condition of the vehicle shall be checked and approved before transport of
Damage of equipment and
A traffic collision, fall of material issues units
9 Transport of Insulation property. S,H 2 4 8 2 1 2 Supervision
and Material damage Fatal physical (head, The duct material shall be firmly placed in the truck.
Fatalities and/ serious injuries
foot, hand) injuries The duct shall be tightly secured using nylon ropes.
A vehicle with suitable platform & foldable side gates shall be engaged to
prevent the fall of items.

Falling from height All Personnel equipment Shall be worn by workmen.

physical injuries Gloves should be used and skin should not be exposed to the insulation
Fall of men from Ladder/scaffold. Exposure to hazardous
Head and foot material.
Allergy due to the material in case material
10 Installation of Insulation Injuries due to falling S,H 2 4 8 Use of safety helmets, Shoes, Safety belts, and other relevant PPEs ensured 1 3 3 Supervision
of rock wool. Falls from height (workers
of objects for all workers.
Dust, debris and Splinters. and material)
Skin allergy & rash Tools and materials shall not be scattered around the workplace and shall be
Asthma neatly stacked in a convenient location.

Conduct PEP talk before loading/ unloading.

Care should be taken that the material is covered so that no water enters.
Ergonomically health The condition of the vehicle shall be checked and approved before transport of
A traffic collision, fall Damage of equipment and
issues units
11 Transport of Insulation of material and property. S,H 2 4 8 1 2 2 Supervision
Fatal physical (head, The duct material shall be firmly placed in the truck.
Material damage Fatalities and/ serious injuries
foot, hand) injuries The duct shall be tightly secured using Nylon ropes.
A vehicle with a suitable platform & foldable side gates shall be engaged to
prevent the fall of items.

Operatives and A pre-use check conducted by users

others risk potentially All electrical equipment brought on to the site must have been electrically
fatal injuries if they tested.
Burns
Electrical shock, receive a shock from Ensure that workers know how to use the electrical equipment safely.
12 Use of electrical equipment Electrocution S 2 4 8 2 1 2 Supervision
Burns and fire faulty electrical Ensure there are no trailing cables that can cause people to trip or fall.
Serious injuries
equipment or while Stop using the equipment immediately if it appears faulty – have it checked by
working with live a competent person.
electrical sources. Consider using a residual current device

Careful location
Power leads present a tripping
Sufficient outlets to support the range of equipment normally used. Use
hazards Falls Electrical shock,
extension leads and adaptors only where necessary.
13 Use of extension leads (Cuts / abrasions, Hand injuries Burns and fire, S 2 4 8 1 3 3 Supervision
Leads length and rated high enough for the job.
muscular-skeletal and other Musculoskeletal disorders death
Use of cable covers where cables are a trip hazard.
physical injuries
Use one adaptor per socket only, adaptors should not be plugged into adaptors

Operatives and
others risk potentially
fatal injuries if they Any unsafe electrical items removed from use to secure location until properly
Burns
Electrical shock, receive a shock from repaired/disposed of Visual inspections of electrical equipment before use.
14 Defective equipment Electrocution S 2 4 8 1 3 3 Supervision
Burns and fire faulty electrical No one must be permitted to bring their electrical equipment onto the premises
Serious injuries
equipment or while unless that equipment has been electrically tested.
working with live
electrical sources

Operatives and
Check that the machine is complete, with all safeguards fitted, and free from
others risk potentially
defects. The term safeguarding includes guards, interlocks, two-hand controls,
fatal injuries if they
Burns light guards, etc.,
Electrical shock, receive a shock from
15 Before Starting a Machine Electrocution S 2 4 8 Check that the supplier provides the right safeguards. 1 3 3 Supervision
Burns and fire faulty electrical
Serious injuries Ensure every static machine has been installed properly and is stable.
equipment or while
Make sure the machine is properly switched off, isolated or locked-off before
working with live
taking any action to remove blockages, clean or adjust the machine.
electrical sources