HSE Form : HSF -07-04

Risk Assessment
Maintenance Original Issue: 08-Jun-2017

Department Maintenance Risk Assessment Number 01/17/v1

Activity Welding ( welders ) Assessment By Mohamed Elnagdy Cranes Manager
Issuing Date 08-Jun-2017 Approved BY Revery Johnson Asset Manager
Assessment Date 08-Jun-2017 Approval Date 13-Jun-2017

L Likelihood
S Severity
RL Risk Level
Risk Evaluation:
 Initial Risk Level Control Measures Residual Risk Level Responsibility
S/N Significant Hazards
L S RL L S RL

Welding mask.
1. Eye irritation from welding arc 4 3 12 Safety glasses. 1 3 3
Welding screens. Welder and others

Welding gloves.
Welding mask.
Proper welder safety
2. Burn injuries from welding arc or spatter 4 4 16 shoes
1 4 4
Overalls to be in good Welding Welder and
condition free from others
tears, broken studs and
zips.
Handling gloves.
3. Burn injuries from welded butt. Welding hats. time for
Allow adequate 2 3 Welder
3 3 9 6
cooling of butt.

5. Safety boots

4. Fumes emitted from the welding process 3 3 9 Welding respirators 1 3 Welder

3

Good housekeeping.
Clear work area of all
combustibles.
5. Fires from welding process 4 5 20 Fire extinguishers and 1 5 5 Welder and others
fire blanket required.
Comply with site hot
work permit/rules.
 Ensure the workpiece is
properly earthed.
Keep body parts clear
6. Electric shock from welding torch/tongs 2 4 8 from operating torch. 2 4 2 Welder
Ensure welding gloves are
free from moisture.

Process/Work Activity Detail:

This H&S risk assessment caters for the hazards presented by welding activities inside and outside maintenance workshop.
This procedure does not cover other hazards that may be present on specific jobs such as working at heights or confined space.