Category Archives: Risk Assessment

Abrasive Wheels Risk Assessment & Control Measures

This risk assessment is applicable for Chop Saws, Angle Grinders, Bench Grinders, cutting and grinding tasks in mechanical, fabrication and electrical disciplines. Hazards related to abrasive wheel include: Fire/explosion through ignition of sparks Bursting of abrasive wheel or disc at high speed Contact with wheel or disc resulting in laceration or amputation Losing control of the Equipment Clothing entanglement… Read More »

Risk Assessment for Electrical Work Up To 415 Volts

This electrical risk assessment covers all operations related to electrical LV, MV inspection and testing. Related hazards include: Electrocution Electric Burn Fire Explosion Control Measures  5 Golden Rules to avoid accidents due to electricity: 1. Disconnect completely ( the apparatus on which you are to work) Live work is too avoided at all times (as… Read More »

Manual Handling Risk Assessment and Control Measures

This risk assessment is applicable for all persons involved in transporting or supporting of a load by 1 or more employees and includes lifting, putting down, pulling, pushing, carrying or moving a load, which, by reason of its  characteristics or of unfavorable ergonomic conditions, involves risks, particularly of back injuries to employees. Scope of this… Read More »

Slips, Trips and Falls Risk Assessment

This risk assessment is applicable for all kind of operations including the use of tools and equipment’s. Scope of the document is all  locations including sites, offices, stores, workshops, canteens, dry rooms, toilets etc. For all type of  work activities at the same level within the working environment including platforms. Hazards include: Cuts and Abrasions Laceration Serious bodily… Read More »