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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS (HIRA)

HIRA CONTENTS LIST

SL. NO. ACITIVITY PAGE NO.

MECHANICAL WORKS
ACTIVITY – 01 SHIFTING OF MATERIAL
ACTIVITY – 02 UNLODING OF MATERIAL
ACTIVITY- 03 WORKING IN COFINED SPACE
ACTIVITY- 04 MAKING OF TEMPORARRY SCAFFOLDING
ACTIVITY – 05 ERECTION OF MATERIAL
ACTIVITY – 06 GAS CUTTING
ACTIVITY- O7 WORK AT HEIGHT
ACTIVITY- O8 GAS WELDING ,HEATING ,
ACTIVITY- O9 ARC WELDING
ACTIVITY- 10 GRINDING
GENERAL
ACTIVITY – 11 WORKING UNDER CRANE , LIFTING EQUIPMENTS
ACTIVITY – 12 LOADING UNLOADING ON TRUCK/TRAILOR etc…
ACTIVITY – 13 HANDLING OF GAS CYLENDORS
ACTIVITY – 14 SLIPS,TRIPS&FALL AT WORK PLACE
ACTIVITY- 15 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
ACTIVITY- 16 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT – DEVELOPMENT OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES

S. ACTIVITY HAZARD CONSEQUEN PROBABILIT SEVIRITY RISK RISK RATING CONTROL MEASURES
No. CE Y FACTOR FACTOR LEVEL
ACTIVITY – 1 SHIFTING OF MATERIAL BY THE USE OF TRAILOR TROLLY

1 Shifting material 1. Toppling of trailer and 1. Fatal accident. 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Proper stacking of material.
with the help of material. . 2. Fire/Explosion. 2. Proper packing in material..
trailer. 3. Material/property 3. Proper stoppers are provide.
damage. 4. properly tie the material with the help of secure
4. Serious injury. chain and ropes.
5. Periodical maintenance of vehicle.
6. All indicators are in working condition.
7. The operator have valued driving license.
8. Proper signal man displayed.
9. Proper leveled roads and adequate space.
10. Check the over head clearance like live lines.
11. Ensure the pressure in tires is sufficient.
12. Availability of signal man
13. Proper sleepers are to be providing between two
materials.

ACTIVITY – 2: UNLOARDING OF MATERIAL

1 Unloading of 1. Toppling of crane.. 1. Fatal accident. 3 5 HIGH 3 1. Ensure the all work involved the activity is
material with 2. Failure of crane. 2. Serious injury. wearing all PPEs.
the help of 3. Failure of lifting tools and 3. Hit injury. 2. Very well leveled and compacted soil condition.
crane/hydra tackles. 4. Struck between materials. 3. Valued third party certificates available. .
etc… 4. Improper handling. 5. Cut injury. 4. Check the area before placement of crane..
5. Non use of PPE. . 5. Inspection and corrective action to follow correct
handling procedures.
6. Proper guide rope provided for avoids unwanted
swinging of material.
7. Ensure that the lifting tools which are using in
lifting process is in good condition and capable to
hold the load.
8. Lifting tools have a valued test certificates.
9. All persons involving the activity are competence
and medically fit for job.
10. Ensure that proper sleepers are provided in the
beneath of material.
11. Proper packing to be provided.
12. The operator had a valued license.
13. Ensure the SWL is clearly marked in lifting tools.
14. Degree of sling should be maintained 35 to 60
15. Proper sleepers are to be provide the beneath of
the material before lowering the material.
16. Check the tools clearly for any type of damage.
17. Proper packing to be provided between sling and
material.
18. Ensure that there is an material handling permit
is displayed.

ACTIVITY - 3 WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE

1 Working in 1. Suffocation / drowning. 1. Unconsciousness, death. 1 5 HIGH 4 1. Use respiratory devices, if required.
confined spaces 2. Presence of foul smell and 2. Inhalation can pose threat to life. 2. Avoid overcrowding inside a confined space.
(tank, vessel, toxic substances. 3. Person may sustain burn injuries 3. Provide exhaust fans for ventilation.
static equipment, 3. Ignition/ flame can cause or 4. Do not wear loose clothes, neck ties, etc.
excavation fire. explosion may occur. 5. Fulfill conditions of the permit.
beyond 3m etc) 6. Check for presence of hydrocarbons and oxygen
level.
7. Obtain work permit before entering a confined
space.
8. Ensure that the connected piping of the equipment
which is to be opened is pressure free, fluid has been
drained, vents are open and piping is positively
isolated by a blind flange.
9. Check for hydrocarbon and Aromatic compounds
before entering a confined space.
10. Depute one person outside the confined space for
continuous monitoring and for extending help in case
of an emergency.
11. Keep the fire extinguishers at hand distance.
12. Remove surplus material and scrap immediately.
13. Do not smoke inside a confined space.
14. Do not allow gas cylinders inside a confined
space.
15. Use low voltage (24V) for hand held lighting.
16. Use tools with air motors or electric tools with
max.
Voltage of 24V.
17. Remove all equipments at the end of the day.
18. Provide blowers for supplying fresh air in working
area.
19. Keep the list of works man working in confined
space.
20. Proper illumination to be maintained in working
area (100 lux).
21.All work force are to be wear PPEs before start the
work.
22.
ACTIVITY-4 MAKING OF TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING
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1 Making of 1.Collapse of scaffold 1. Serious injury to persons. 3 5 HEIGH 3 1 .Sound material to be use to build scaffold.
temporary 2. Falling of men and materials 2. Fatal. 2. The area should be properly leveled and well compacted.
scaffolding and from height. 3. Properly damage.\ 3. Proper base plate and sole plate to be provide.
working 3. Failure of couplers. 4. Cut injury & scratch injuries. 4. Maintain the distance of posts depends upon load.
platforms. 4. Failure of scaffold due to over 5. 5. Check the couplers and pipes any kind of damages before
load. erection of scaffold.
6. Provide proper cross bracings.
7. Ensure that the tag system is displaying..
8. The working platforms to build with sound materials.
9. The platforms to be adequate strength and dimensions
(600mm width ) .
10.Proper access like ladder landing platforms etc.. are to
provide.
11. Maintain the proper degree of ladder and the ladder
should be project over 1mtr the landing area.
12 . The platforms should have proper railing s like top rail
mid rail and toe guards.

13. Only trained and experience workers engage the activity.

14. All work force should wear all type of PPEs .
15 Safety harness should wear and properly hook up in height
elevation works.
ACTIVITY- 5 EERECTIONOF MATERIAL
1 Erection of 1. Failure of crane 1. Fatal. 4 5 HEIGH 3 1. Replacing defective / damaged tools.
material 2. Improper handling. 2. Property damages. 2. Use tools only with protective handles.
with the 3. Failure of lifting tools. 3. Serious injury. 3. Training & instruction to use right tool for the right
4. Cut injury
help of 4. Toppling of crane 5. Electrocution job.
hydra, 5. Fall of material & man from 4. Keep tools only in toolboxes.
Chain height. 5. Use proper tested tools and tackles.
block….. 6. Provide proper packing in slings to avoid direct
contact with material.
7. Check for any obstructions in lifting area.
8. Ensure that no over head obstructions like live
cables .
9. Ensure that all work force involved in job is
wearing all type of PPEs
10. Proper access & egress are provided.
11. Area is properly barricaded.
13. Proper ladder is provided to reach the height.
14. Ensure that the tools which are using in height is
properly tied to never fell down.
15. Ensure that no falling material is keeping in height
elevations.
16. Proper life line arrangements are done.
17. All tools have its safety appliance.
18. Provide guide ropes for avoid unwanted swing of
material.
19. Tools which are using erection activity is done
third party inspection and a valid test certificates
20. Check the chains and gears of the chain block
21. Not use chain blocks to pull material.
22. Only lift the material with the use of load hook not
direct chains.
23. Ensure that the latches are in its place and in
working condition.
24. Ensure that TPI is done.
ACTIVITY- 06GAS CUTTING

1 Gas welding / 1. Welding radiates invisible 1. Radiation can damage eyes and 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use specified shielding devices and other PPE of
cutting / heating. ultraviolet and infrared rays. skin. correct specifications.
2. Improper placement of 2. Explosion may occur. 2. Avoid throated tungsten electrodes for GTAW.
oxygen and acetylene cylinders. 3. May cause fire. 3. Move out any leaking cylinder.
3. Leakage /cuts in hoses. 4. Cylinder may burst. 4. Keep trolley for transportation of cylinders and
4. Opening - up of cylinder. chain them .
5. Welding of tanks, container 5. Use flashback arrestors.
or pipes storing flammable 6. Purge regulators immediately and then turn off.
liquids. 7. Never use grease or oil on oxygen line connections
and copper fittings on acetylene lines.
8. Inspect regularly gas carrying hoses.
9. Always use red hose for acetylene and other fuel
gases and blue for oxygen.
10. Always stand back from regulator while opening
the cylinder.
11. Turn valve slowly to avoid bursting.
12. Cover the lug terminals to prevent short circuiting .
13. Empty & purge them before welding.
14. Never attach the ground cable to tanks, container
or pipe storing flammable liquids.
15. Never use LPG for gas cutting.

ACTIVITY- 07WORK AT HEIGHT ELIVATIONS

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1 Working at 1. Person can fall down. 1. May sustain sever injuries 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Provide guard rails/ barricade at the work place.
elevated 2. Material can fall down or prove 2. Use PPE like full body harness, life line, helmets,
places. fatal. safety shoes, etc.
2. May hit the scrap/ material 3. Obtain the permit before starting the work at height
stacked above 1.8m.
at the ground or in between. 4. Fall arrest and safety nets, etc, must be installed.
3. May hit the workers 5. Provide adequate working space (min.0.6m).
working at 6. Tie / weld working platform with fixed support .
lower levels and prove fatal. 7. Use roof top walk ladder while working on a
slopping roofs.
8. Avoid movement on beams.
9. Keep the work place neat and clean.
10. Remove the scrap immediately.
11. Do not throw or drop materials or equipment from
height. i.e. do not bomb materials.
12. All tools to be carried in a tool- kit Bag or on
working uniform.
13. Remove scrap from the planks.
14. Ensure wearing of helmet by the workers working
at lower levels.
15. Proper access to be provide to reach the height
elevations.
16. Don’t allow work under the height work area ie multi
level work is restrict. If multi level work is need, take
additional precautions like safety nets safety sheds etc..
17. Display safety board’s.
18. Ensure that the area should be properly barricaded.
19. Working platforms are to be adequate dimensions and
strength.
20. Don’t throw loose materials in height elevations.
21. Ensure that the tools which are using in height is
properly secured, properly tie with help of line dories etc..
22. Maintain proper housekeeping in height elevation.
ACTIVITY - 08GAS WELDING

1 Gas welding / 1. Welding radiates invisible 1. Radiation can damage eyes 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use specified shielding devices and other PPE of
cutting / ultraviolet and infrared rays. and correct specifications.
heating. 2. Improper placement of skin. 2. Avoid thoriated tungsten electrodes for GTAW.
oxygen and acetylene 2. Explosion may occur. 3. Move out any leaking cylinder.
cylinders. 3. May cause fire. 4. Keep trolley for transportation of cylinders and
3. Leakage /cuts in hoses. 4. Cylinder may burst. chain them .
4. Opening - up of cylinder. 5. Use flashback arrestors.
5. Welding of tanks, container 6. Purge regulators immediately and then turn off.
or pipes storing flammable 7. Never use grease or oil on oxygen line connections
liquids. and copper fittings on acetylene lines.
8. Inspect regularly gas carrying hoses.
9. Always use red hose for acetylene and other fuel
gases and blue for oxygen.
10. Always stand back from regulator while opening
the cylinder.
11. Turn valve slowly to avoid bursting.
12. Cover the lug terminals to prevent short circuiting .
13. Empty & purge them before welding.
14. Never attach the ground cable to tanks, container
or pipe storing flammable liquids.
15. Never use LPG for gas cutting.
16. Keep the cylinder in vertical position.
17. Keep wet gunny bags over the cylinder.
18. Keep fire extinguishers near the hot work area.
19. Ensure that there is an hot work permit
20.

ACTIVITY - : 09 ARC WELDING

1 Arc welding 1. Radiation harmful to 1. Welder's cataract. 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use welding shield / goggles.
naked 2. Burn injury. 2. Fireproof apron / gloves / screen.
eyes. 3. Lung ailments 3. Ventilation (local or exhaust if possible)
2. Splinters / slag. 4. Dermatitis. 4. Full-sleeved coverall and gloves.
3.Toxic flames. 5. Hit injury / crush injury. 5. Proper clamping system / material handling
4. Dislocation / fall of job 6. Electric shock. techniques.
piece 7. Fire / explosion. 6. Use shock proof boots and hand gloves.
due to faulty clamping. 8. Asphyxiation. 7. Provide earthing to the plant.
5. Loose connections / Loss 8. Periodical gas testing.
of 9. Keep fire extinguisher (DCP/CO2) standby.
insulation. 10. Adequate ventilation.
6. Flammable gases. 11. Training & instructions.
7. Poor ventilation 12. Use fire blankets.
13. Check the area for any type of combustible
materials.
14. No loose connections in welding machines.
15. Ensure that cables are to connected through cable
lugs
16. Not carry the welding work when the surface is wet.
17. Ensure that double body earthing to be provided in
welding machine.
18. The welding machine are to be connected through
ELCB or RCCB.
18. The cables are to route properly over head manner.
19. Ensure that proper job earthing to be done through
cables and properly tied.

ACTIVITY – 10 : GRINDING WORKS

1 Grinding 1. Grinding slag’s may harm to 1.fatal 1. All ways wear ppes like face shield helmet attached, safety
eye, face, hand, etc.. 2. series injury shoes, safety jacket , ear plug , nose mask , etc…
2. cut injury due to replacement 3. eye injury 2. Display hot work permit.
of wheel , 4. Listening problem 3. Check the grinding machine and grinding wheel carefully.
3. harm to ear 4.All ways use chuck nut spanner to replace the grinding
wheel , not do any other type of short cuts.
5. Check the grinding wheel for any type of cracks.
6. Check wheels expiry dates before use.
7. The area should be clear from any type of combustible
materials.
8. The machine had its wheel guard
9. Check the grinding machines rpm and wheels rpm , both
rpms are to be same never use less rpm wheels
10. Ensure that the machine should be connected through
only ELCB or RCCB.
11. Ensure that the cables had no damages.
12. The machine have proper body earth
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ACTIVITY - :11 WORKING UNDER CRANE / LIFTING EQUIPMENT.

1 Working 1. Working without PPE. 1. Fatality / injury due to fall of loads. 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Use required PPE.
under Hydra 2. Failure of slings. 2. Material damage. 2. Use only certified slings as per colour coding.
crane / lifting 3. Improper handling. 3. No person to stand under lifted load.
equipment 4. Overloading. 4. Follow safe lifting procedures.
Chain block 5. Defective equipment. 5. Only approved equipment to be used.
6. Lack of awareness. 6. Ensure proper servicing.
7. Training to operator and providing banks man /
rigger for assistance.

ACTIVITY – 12 LOADING / UNLOADING ON TRUCK / TRAILER.

1 Loading and 1. Loaded material due to fall. 1. Accident / injury 1 5 HIGH 4 1. Follow lifting procedure.
unloading of 2. Defective equipment. 2. Damage of materials. 2. Use correct equipment & lifting tackles.
materials on 3. Overloading 3. Damage to 3. Supervision by competent persons.
trucks / trailers. equipment. 4. Provide trained banks men/rigger.
5. Do not jump out from vehicle till clearance is
obtained.
6. Proper supervision.
7. Refer to load chart.
8. Use platform ladder for safe access.
9. Never deactivate or deaneries over riding devices
on lifting equipment.

2 Loading near 1. Live facilities / OH lines etc. 1. Fire 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Keep Safe distance from Live facilities.
live facilities 2. Electric shock.
3. Injury.
4. Property Damage

ACTIVITY - 13 HANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS

1 Transporting 1. Cylinders kept horizontal. 1. Fire and explosion by leakage 2 5 HIGH 4 1. Keep charged cylinder only.
gas cylinders: 2. Cylinder kept untied and 2. Keep vertically and tie with chain to a fixed
* Oxygen /unlocked in welding truck property damage. structure.
* Acetylene. /mobile welding unit. 2. Gas leakage due to valve 3. Keep in specially fabricated cage to prevent fall.
* Argon. 3. Valve leakage. damage. 4. Keep valve cap in position during transportation.
* Nitrogen. 3. Human injury by fall of cylinder. 5. Different types of gas cylinders not to be loaded in
* LPG. 4. Damage to cylinder/valve. the same vehicle at a time.
5. Leakage of gas. 6. Only authorized vehicle and specially trained driver
shall be engaged in gas cylinder transportation.
7. Do not use leaking cylinder.
8. Keep cylinder tied up/chained & locked
independently on truck to prevent falling of one
cylinder while loading/unloading the other.

ACTIVITY - 14 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS AT WORK PLACE.

1 Moving in the 1. Timbering blocks, wooden 1. Bodily injury due to fall of persons 3 4 MODERAT 3 1. Remove all timber blocks, planks, pipe pieces etc
work area. planks, steel rod bits. , E immediately after use to the designated place.
2. Pipe pieces. fall of heavy objects, tools etc. 2. Do not keep objects / tools etc at heights without
3. Protruding bolts on 2. Hitting on overhead projections. safe containment against fall.
concrete 3. Provide barricading with warning tags.
foundations of pipe supports. 4. Provide plastic/soft material cap to projecting pipes
4. Paint tins, polythene and warning tags to caution the workers.
papers, 5. Maintain good house keeping by frequent
electric cable/wire insulations, appraisals, supervision, inspection, audit and follow
steel wire insulations, steel up.
wire
cuttings, tools & tool boxes.
5. Overhead projection of
pipes.

ACTIVITY - 15 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

1 Fire 1. Small fires can become big 1. Cause burn injuries and may 3 4 HIGH 4 1. In case a fire breaks out, press fire alarm system
prevention ones and may spread to the prove and shout "Fire, Fire".
and protection surroundings areas. fatal. 2. Keep buckets full of sand and water / fire
2. Improper selection of Fire 2. Complete extinguishment of fire extinguishers in all hazardous locations.
extinguishers. may not be possible. 3. Confine smoking to 'Smoking Zones' only.
3. Short circuiting of 3. Can cause electrocution 4. Train people for using specific type of fire
electrical equipments under different classes of fire.
system. 5. Maintain good housekeeping and first -aid boxes.
7. Don't obstruct access to fire extinguishers.

ACTIVITY-16 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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1 Emergency 1) Non availability of the 1) Ambulance must be available in close proximity.

preparedness vehicle.
2) One dedicated person always present in this job.
2) Absence of the Rescue
3) First aid box facilities available at work spot.
person.
4) Ensure passage way always free from any
3) First Aid not available.
obstruct.
4) Access blocked by
5. Keep fire fighting equipments near to the work
material.

5. Fire hazard please