RA - Sandblasting
RA - Sandblasting
Eliminate
LIKELIHOOD
equipment
Cuts-burns
Isolate
poisonous
TRAINING
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
Failure of
Airborne
particles
Control
RISK
RISK
PPE
PPE
Discipline
1 2 3
X 3 4 12 Operators must be fully trained in the use of the equipment. 1 3 3 X X
Access to the container must be restricted to the operator.
When blasting is being carried out, a visual signal must alert outside workers
not to approach the container.
Arm & leg protection, rubber gloves must be provided along with basic PPE.
X 5 4 20 LEV (local exhaust ventilation) must be provided inside the container 1 4 4 X X
Exhaust system must have suitable filters to filter out the sand & metal
particles.
Respirator must be worn during the blasting activity.
X 3 4 12 Routine check-ups & maintenance must be carried out prior to use. 1 4 4 X X
Method statement procedure to be strictly implemented.
Deadman Handle switch and emergency stop button to be provided.
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
1 2 3 4 5
1 1 2 3 4 5 LOW RISK – Control measures sufficient, risk acceptable
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
2 2 4 6 8 10 MEDIUM RISK - Control measures in place though additional measures sho be implemented
3 3 6 9 12 15 HIGH RISK- Control measures insufficient, Risk unacceptable. Method Statement & Risk
Assessment to be revised
4 4 8 12 16 20
5 5 10 15 20 25