Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).

Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment.Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background

You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.

Topic Comments
Name of organisation* MEDGULF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY W.L.L
Site location* Street 12,Industrial Area,Doha,Qatar
Number of workers 150
General description of the organisation Medgulf Construction Company. Established in 1975is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company.,
Medgulf is one of the leading EPIC Contractors in Qatar. Medgulf’s construction activities include
both Oil & Gas and Civil & Infrastructure sectors. The Company has completed projects across a
wide range of areas, including the construction of petrochemical as well as Oil & Gas Plant,
shutdowns, high rise buildings, commercial complexes, water & sewage treatment plants,
warehouses, and other important prestigious projects. The company established a HSE
department for Implementing safety.

The work site Is maintenance and parking lot for the company owned heavy
duty machineries that spread over 2 Acre land having 2workshop of area 10000sqft, Warehouse
of area 1000sqft, a garage of 8000sqft and office buildings of 3000sqft. Major activities which is
involved while maintaining heavy duty machines like crane, earthmovers, trucks, digger, concrete
mixer, etc with equipments welding equipments, Plasma Cutters and Grinders, drilling, sand
blaster, lift equipments, lubrication Systems etc. different ongoing activities here Including
repainting, parts building, parts fixing, maintenance, service, etc. Regularly labours are worked on
a single shift from 9:00am to 5:00pm, On particular busy days they may be required additional
3hours of working time and every Friday and Sunday are designated as rest days

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 Description of the area to be included in the
I am overseeing the entire project include parking lot and workshop.
risk assessment
Any other relevant information HSE Manager is the person who is responsible for ensuring a health and safety in the work place
* If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
Outline how the risk assessment was carried For conducting the risk assessment process thoroughly reviewed internal source of information
out this should include: within the company, such as accident records for identifying factors that may cause harm,
 sources of information consulted; previous risk assessment for knowing hazards in organisations earlier, maintenance records and
 who you spoke to; and reports of work site and machineries, audit and investigation and safety committee meetings.
 how you identified:
- the hazards; For external sources of information referred from International bodies and agencies, such as the
- what is already being done; and International Labour Organisation (ILO) ,ILO ARTICLE 16 of C155 and ILO ARTICLE 10 of R164
- any additional controls/actions that and legal reference from safety web sources www.hse.gov.uk and www.ilo.org , National
may be required. legislation of qatar for employees benefits, standards must be followed for a ISO certified
company. Consulted HSE Manager, Workers, Supervisor, Engineers to identify the practical
difficulties they face, effectiveness of existing controls & advises on additional precautionary
measures.
Then is thoroughly visited the worksite and analyses the visual activities, activity doing manner,
equipments and equipment condition, employees are wearing safety gears properly

Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name:
Date of assessment:
Scope of risk assessment:

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
1. Working at height The worker working on  workers are waring  clear pathway before 1week HSE
Worker working on scaffold in scaffold and other helmet starting work and barricade Manager
a busy pathway without pedestrians walking  Provided proper
barricade there is a chance through the pathway training on working at  use scissor lifts or boom
of worker fall from scaffold or 4weeks plant
scaffold lifts as substitute for
falling tools from worker to The hazard potentially manager
causing: death,fall
 implemented clear scaffolding
the pathway it leads to
serious incident injuries, skull crack, guidelines for
broken bones, scaffolding standards  fixing guardrails on scaffold 2weeks Maintenance
fractures, cuts and including maximum to avoid fall from edge Manager
tears, sprains and height and weight
strains etc limits.  Check all scaffolding 2weeks HSE officer
materials and components
before using

 Ensure that a competent

supervisor is present to 3weeks HR manager
oversee scaffold work

 using safety harness for 2weeks Store

worker on scaffold manager
 use lanyard for avoiding fall
of tools 2weeks Store
manager

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)

2. Load handling The drivers forklift on  Pathway is cleared  Replace manual handling 2months Facilities
equipment: scaffold and other before load handling to of loads to mechanical manager
workers in the company prevent obstacles. aids.
Forklifts in the industry by collision  Implemented clear
are frequently  Upgrade equipments with 4weeks Maintenance
guidelines for load
overloaded, exceeding The hazard potentially manager
stacking including safety features
the weight limit manufacturer causing: death, injuries,
broken bones, maximum height and 2weeks Maintenance
recommended.  install safety guards on
Which significantly increase fractures, cuts and weight limits. manager
tears, sprains and  Provided proper load handling equipments.
the risk of vehicle tipping
over, loss of load control, strains etc training on load
collisions with people, stacking and load  Conduct regular load 3weeks HSE
objects, or other equipment. handling equipment. handling safety audits. manager
It causes serious injuries or
fatalities.  conduct regular inspection
on load handling 2weeks HSE officer
equipments.

 Assign competent
supervisor 4weeks HR manager

 provide high quality hats

2weeks Store
and gloves (PPE) for the
manager
operation

3. Electricity Employees,  Damaged and worn-out  remove unnecessary wires 4weeks Facilities
electrical equipment supervisors, cables are replaced and wire joints manager
and systems are used. maintenance staff, immediately.
It can cause risks of electric electricians and 2months Plant

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
shock, electric fire, arc machine operators and  Used circuit breakers to  Select electrical manager
flashes, explosions, and even workers who are prevent electrical components and
other electrical hazards if it’s not directly involved in overloads. equipment that fully
not properly installed, the operations also at  Displayed clear and complies with safety
insulated and maintained risk if they come into
visible electrical safety standards and it can be
safely. contact with faulty
electrical equipment
signs which indicate used for the intended
during cleaning activity. voltage levels, shock, purpose.
arc flash etc.
This hazard could lead  Provide electrical PPE  Install emergency power 1month Facilities
to electric shock, burns, to higher grade shutdown system so that manager
cardiac arrest, protection like electrical systems can be
respiratory arrest or insulating gloves, Arc deenergized in an
even fatalities. rated clothing, electrical emergency situation.
safety vests.
 Install illuminated exit signs 4weeks Store
and emergency lighting for manager
safe evacuation in any
case of a power outage.
Maintenance
 Ensure all electrical 2weeks manager
installation are regularly
inspected and maintained

 Ensure that only qualified HR manager

electricians or individuals 4weeks
works on the electrical
equipment and systems.

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
 Provide training on Safety officer
electrical safety to all 2weeks
employee.

 Conduct regular audits to

Safety
assess compliance and 4weeks manager
identify improvement areas
4. Slip and trips Employees,  Removed oil spillage  Change used oil storage to 3months Plant
oil leaks from used oil supervisors, visitors from pathways another location manager
storage to worksite, uneven and maintenance staff, regularly.
surfaces, and cluttered work that who stepped in the  Trained employees on  Clear used oil regularly 3weeks Maintenance
areas significantly increase oil spillage manager
good housekeeping
the chance of slips, trips and
The hazard potentially
practices.  Replace old containers with 1month Purchase
falls, potentially resulting in
severe injuries. causing: fall injuries,  Conducted regular new one manager
broken bones, workplace inspections.
fractures, cuts and  Displayed sign boards  Install drainage system 2months Facilities
tears, sprains and to kept as warning. manager
strains etc  Improve lighting in areas
prone slips and trips to
enhance visibility and risk. 4weeks Facilities
manager
 Conduct regular slips and
trip safety audits.

 Ensure employee training 2weeks Safety

on slip and trip prevention. manager

3weeks Safety officer

 Provide non slip footwear

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
to higher grade protection
(PPE). 4weeks Store
manager
5. Fire Workers, Supervisors,  Placed fire extinguisher  Remove all flammable 4weeks Plant
Fire can be caused in the Firefighters, in the company sources from high-risk manager
industry through welding and Emergency medical  installed fire detecting areas before hot work
in the presence of flammable services Personnel systems such as fire starts.
materials such as paint, fuel (EMS), individuals who 2months Facilities
alarms, heat sensors,  Install automatic fire
for vehicle, lubricants, etc are arrives on the place to manager
extinguish fire and
smoke detectors resisting systems, including
combined with electrical
equipment and heat source Evacuating individuals throughout the facility. sprinkler systems and
creates the potential for fires are also at risk. chemical fire suppression
and explosions  3. provided fire exits agents
Due to the Fires or  water-based paints instead 4weeks Purchase
explosions of solvent-based ones. manager
caused by flammable
materials or poor  Use flame resistant
ventilations materials to ensure proper 1month Store
Potentially causingg: storage of flammable manager
burns, fractures,
substances.
lacerations, head
injuries, injuries from
 verify lower explosive limit 3weeks Super visor
falls. (LEL) level is zero before
starting the hot work
 train employees on fire
prevention, emergency 4weeks Safety officer
response, and proper use
of firefighting equipment
like fire extinguishers.
 Conduct fire mock drills

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
frequently 2weeks Safety
manager
 provide fire-resistant
clothing to minimize burn
4weeks Store
injuries.
manager
6. Vibration The worker using the  Rotating work shifts is  Remove equipment that
The company has many equipment and done. generates excessive
aged equipment used they bystanders and others vibration
make excessive vibration that nearby  Maintenance is only  Replace old high-vibrating
potential to muscle cramps, performed in 2 times in equipment with new low-
tiredness. The hazard potentially
a year. vibration options.
causing: numbness,
HAVS, muscle injuries,  Install vibration-damping
pain, white finger, etc
 provided anti-vibrating mounts, pads, or shock
gloves which is not absorbers to reduce
efficient vibration
 Regularly maintain and
balance equipment.
 Lubrication must be done
recommended by the
manufacturer to reduce
friction and vibration.
 Limit continuous exposure
to vibrating equipment such
as breaks during working.
 Train workers on
techniques that reduce the
effects of vibration, such as

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
proper tool grip and
posture.
 provided higher grade anti-
vibrating gloves
7. work equipment The worker who  conducted inspection  Replace old or dangerous
the company have may working on, the worker weekly equipment with newer
equipment that may potential standing nearby,  Scheduled work times equipment that has built-in
to physical injuries, many visitors, supervisor, etc and task rotations safety features.
diseases by doing  Provided training in  Substitute manual
repeatedly, cuts, etc The hazard potentially
causing: Cuts, HAVS,
working equipment equipment with automated
asthma, muscle alternatives that reduce
injuries, pain, pull in risk.
parts of the body, etc  Install guards around
moving parts to prevent
accidental contact with
moving parts
 Equip machinery with
emergency stop buttons or
levers that reach easily.
 train workers on safe
equipment use,
maintenance, and
emergency procedures
regularly.
 Conducted audit regularly
 Establish regular
maintenance checks and
servicing to keep

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
equipment in optimal
condition
 use safety goggles and
safety gloves for worker
(PPE)
8. movement of Employees, drivers,  Provided light on  Separate vehicles and
people and vehicle visitors and pathway for vehicles pedestrians with
Collations between pedestrians. and pedestrians designated lanes or
pedestrians  Conducted safety barriers.
Vehicles, or equipment can Collation between
audits and enforced  Implement pedestrians only
lead to severe injuries, people and vehicles or
equipment can result in
work zone speed limit. zones.
fatalities Property damage,
injuries like broken  Provided high visibility  Equip vehicles with speed
operational disruptions,
financial loss and bones, head trauma, vests for employees limiter.
reputational harm. fatalities from severe near vehicles.  Implement traffic calming
accidents, cuts, measures like speed
lacerations or bumps.
amputations.  Conduct regular safety
audits.
 Use clear signage to
indicate pedestrian
crossings, speed limits, and
traffic flow
 Establish traffic
management plans
9. manual handling Manual handling of  Different work stations
Loading and unloading of heavy objects can are designed according  Replace manual handling
spare parts, mechanical cause danger to employee’s height with automated systems
waste such as used oil to workers. The and weight (ergonomic  Use smaller containers or

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
barrel, vehicle parts etc that following are some of adjustment). reduce load sizes to make
are purchased in bulk orders, the major reasons of items lighter and easier to
each load weights 80 kg. injury Improper lifting  Work rotation is handle.
Two individuals are required techniques, awkward provided to reduce  Implement Conveyor belts
to carry a single load. posture or repeated repetitive strain. to transport materials,
It shows that each person movements and high
carried about 40 kg. weights etc.
reducing manual handling
 Provided training on and minimizing employee
Injuries resulting from
safe manual handling exposure.
manual handling techniques.  maintain an adequate
includes number of well-maintained
strains, herniated discs, forklifts to reduce manual
muscle exhaustion, handling.
fractures etc  Conduct regular manual
handling safety audits.
 Promote a culture of safety
regarding manual handling
risks
 Provide (PPE) back
support belts to higher
grade protection.

10. work related Driver, employees on  Use safer mode of  Use remote work or video
driving vehicle, drivers on transportation (like conferencing to eliminate
drivers transporting another vehicle on public mode of the need for employees to
equipment or employees to road, pedestrian transportations) travel
long distance without taking  Used GPS systems to  use advanced GPS
proper rest breaks can leads Collation between
people and vehicles
monitor driver location. systems to monitor driver
road accidents.
 Installed alarm when behaviour, location, and

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Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
can result in death, seatbelt removed route efficiency, and to
injuries like broken respond quickly to
bones, head trauma, emergencies.
fatalities from severe  use ride-sharing services
accidents, cuts,
with trained drivers to
lacerations or
amputations
reduce individual driving
risks.
 Regularly inspect and
maintain vehicles to avoid
mechanical failures that
could cause accidents.
 Installed speed limiters on
vehicles
 Establish policies on safe
driving practices, including
speed limits, seatbelt use,
and restrictions on mobile
phone use while driving.
 Provide defensive driving
courses and training on
fatigue management,
especially for long-distance
drivers
 Equip vehicles with first-aid
kits, reflective triangles,
flashlights, and fire
extinguishers for
emergency preparedness.

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
11. Substance abuse: Employees who using  Prohibited alcohol and  Prevent unauthorized entry
tobacco, alcohol and tobacco consumption to the workplace, it reduces
The company has observed other substances, on company premises. substances being brought
usage of alcohol and tobacco Fellow employees, into the premises.
among employees during supervisors,  Installed smoke free  Offer alternative stress
break times, posing potential Managers and visitors
and substance free reduction programs
risks to workplace safety, also might be exposed.
signage.  Create designated smoking
productivity and employee
well being Potentially causing: area in a safe distance
Impaired judgement  took action if noticed from workplace
and decision making, repeating.  Restrict employee who
physical harm or injury, under the influence in
work place  Implemented drug hazardous area.
accidents, mental testing programs in a  Conduct regular training on
health issues and year the dangers of substance
addiction, risk of fights, abuse and its impact on
conflict, violence etc.
workplace safety.
 Implement random drug
testing programs frequently
 Regularly inspect to
ensuring that no substance
abuse in work place
12. Work-related  Avoid work tasks in high-
violence All Employees who get  Implemented risk areas or interactions
The company has observed threaten and surveillance over the  Replace face-to-face
that superior always threaten supervisors, company interactions with secure,
employees in worksite  Scheduled work times remote options like letter,
It has potential to employee’s Potentially causing:
and task rotations mail, etc.
mental ill health and stress, unpleasant
counselling services are  Use surveillance cameras

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 Hazard category and Who might be harmed What are you already What further controls/actions Timescales Responsible
hazard and how? doing? are required? for further person’s job
actions to title
be
completed
(within …)
wellbeing. physical condition, provided to monitor threats
power imbalances, lack  Develop a clear workplace
of communication, violence policy and
substance abuses, response plan.
mental health issues,
 Conduct regular training on
etc
work related violence
 implement incident
reporting and follow-up
processes.
 Provide facilities to remove
work stress like games,
tasks, etc.
Provide panic buttons or
communication devices for quick
assistance

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial
arguments

Justification for action 1

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)

Specific legal arguments

Consideration of likelihood AND severity

 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and

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  whether you think the action will
fully control the risk

Justification for action 2

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)

Specific legal arguments

Consideration of likelihood AND severity

 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk

Justification for action 3

Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)

Specific legal arguments

Consideration of likelihood AND severity

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  types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk

Part 4: Review, communicate and check

Suggested word counts for each section:
 Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
 How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
 Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.
Planned review date/periodwith
reasoning
How the risk assessment findings will be
communicated AND who you need to tell
How you will follow up on the risk
assessment to check that the actions
have been carried out

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