Risk Assessment of Painting of Floors, Walls and Ceilings

 Task: Painting of Floors, Walls and Ceilings               

S/N	Activity / Task Step	Hazard / Effect	Likelihood	Severity	Risk Ranking	Control /  Mitigation Measures	Action By	Residual Risk
1	Delivery, Storage and Handling of Paint and Thinner	- Cuts to Hands - Slips, Trips and   Falls - Back Injuries due   to Manual   Handling     Paint spillage due to accidental leakage, storing damaged containers, wrong handling of materials	6	6	36	·         Paint Cans & Thinners to be stored in steel containers. ·         Containers will be positioned away from any vehicle traffic to avoid damage from collision. ·         Pallets of paints to be unloaded by forklift only and stacked on even ground. ·         Proper access and walkways free of obstructions shall be provided for persons carrying paints to work area.  ·         Hand gloves shall be worn when handling paint cans to avoid cuts to the hands.   ·         Ensure that Material Safety Data Sheet available at site / store. ·         Provide adequate warning signs for paint storage areas. ·         Task to be carried out with proper supervision.	CM Site Engineer Foreman Store Keeper Safety Officer	Low
2	Paint Application	Fire & Explosion due to Flammable Substances	6	6	36	·         No Hot work shall be permitted in the vicinity of paint or thinner storage areas. ·         All Combustible/flammable materials should be removed from the work area. ·         Suitable fire extinguishers and fire protection systems shall be provided in the work area. ·         Keep minimum quantity of flammable materials at the work place. ·         Adequate training to be given to the workforce regarding fire risks.	Site Engineer Foreman Safety Officer	Low
S/N	Activity / Task Step	Hazard / Effect	Likelihood	Severity	Risk Ranking	Control /  Mitigation Measures	Action By	Residual Risk
2	Paint Application	Fumes from Paint / Thinner   Respiratory problems, Asthma,  Ill-health	4	6	24	·         Adequate ventilation shall be provided on the work place to extract fumes and blow fresh air. ·         Ensure MSDS available at work place and shall be communicated to workers. ·         Adequate training / TBT shall be given to workers regarding painting works. ·         Ensure usage of suitable PPEs such as respiratory mask, hand gloves, safety glasses.	Site Engineer Foreman Safety Officer	Low
		Slips, Trips and Falls   Spillages and Walkways not clear or poor housekeeping	4	6	24	·         Drip trays or polythene sheet shall be provided to avoid paint thinner spillage on the ground. ·         Obstruction shall be removed prior of lifting a load ·         All spillages and waste materials shall be disposed of and / or cleaned up as per EAD requirements. ·         Access routes shall be kept clear at all times. ·         Mechanical handling devices shall be used whenever possible. ·         Disposal of hazardous waste as per local authority regulation EAD.	Site Engineer Foreman Safety Officer	Low
		Manual Handling   Back Injuries can occur from lifting and hauling	6	6	36	·          Provide wheelbarrows, Material basket or hydraulic jacks to haul Paint cans within the work area. ·          Ensure workers are physical fit for the Job. ·          Ensure workers conduct periodic breaks to rest their backs ·          Ensure workers drink sufficient fluids to re-hydrate their body which is lost due to sweating and heavy work.	Site  Engineer Foreman Safety Officer	Low
		Defective Hand Tools Injuries can occur due to defective hand tools,	6	4	24	·          Inspect all hand tools before for any damage and repair or remove from site. ·          Ensure workers are aware in the safe and correct use of these tools	Site  Engineer Foreman	Low
S/N	Activity / Task Step	Hazard / Effect	Likelihood	Severity	Risk Ranking	Control /  Mitigation Measures	Action By	Residual Risk
3	Working at Height and on Scaffoldings	Falling from Height   Serious Injuries or Death to personnel falling from height if not protected by handrails, guards or fall protection	6	6	36	Ensure all scaffoldings are inspected and scaff-tag provided for safe use Green Safe / Red Unsafe. All personnel working 2 meters or above to wear Safety Harness and tied off to a suitable strong point.   All ladders used to be in the appropriate angle and secured properly. Only approved scaffoldings or working platforms to be used. If mobile platforms used, ensure wheels are locked when persons working on top.   If mobile platforms are moved to different locations, ensure personnel are removed before moving scaffolding to different location.	Site Engineer Foreman Safety Officer Scaffolding Foreman	Low
		Falling Objects from Height / Scaffoldings   Personnel working under or nearby can sustain serious injuries from falling objects	6	6	36	Ensure area is barricaded were work is conducted at height.   Install appropriate warning signs “Falling objects” No materials to be stored on top of scaffolds Highest standard of housekeeping to be observed on top of scaffolds. Ensure all scaffolds have toe boards installed to prevent tools and materials from falling. Any tools to be used on top of scaffoldings shall be secured to prevent falling.	Site Engineer Foreman Safety Officer	Low
S/N	Activity / Task Step	Hazard / Effect	Likelihood	Severity	Risk Ranking	Control /  Mitigation Measures	Action By	Residual Risk
4	Use of Air Compressor	Dust, Noise, Whip Lash Injuries & Flying Objects	6	6	36	All hoses must be inspected prior to use. Ensure whip lash arrestor wires are installed on all connections.  Always TURN OFF the compressor when not in use. . Use appropriate PPE(hand gloves, respirators, safety goggles, face shield, etc.,) Dot not use diesel air compressor in enclosed spaces due to exhaust fumes.	Site Engineer Foreman Safety Officer	Low
5	Working during Darkness (Night Shift)	Poor Visibility   Personnel can sustain injuries due to poor visibility by falling / tripping over an obstruction	6	4	24	Ensure Work areas, walkways, access ways are supplied with sufficient lighting. All tripping hazards and obstructions to be removed for personnel to move freely. Ensure area is barricaded off and warning signs in place. Ensure all pits and manholes are covered to prevent personnel from falling. Ensure workers are supervised at all times during the Night shift. Ensure workers are aware of Emergency Assembly points during night time.    Ensure all emergency exits and assembly points are provided with sufficient lighting. Local task lights shall be installed where illumination is insufficient provided by the normal lighting.	Site Engineer Foreman Safety Officer	Low

Severity / Likelihood Matrix:

 

		Severity
		Slight Injury.   First-Aid	Minor or Serious Injury	Major Injury. Lost Time > 3 days	Single Fatality.   Permanent Disability	Multiple Fatalities
Likelihood		2	4	6	8	10
Certain	10	20	40	60	80	100
Very Likely	8	16	32	48	64	80
Likely	6	12	24	36	48	60
May Happen	4	8	16	24	32	40
Unlikely	2	4	8	12	16	20

 

0 - 8	Trivial Risk
	No further improvements necessary provided control measures are maintained.
12 - 24	Adequately Controlled Risk
	Risk is tolerable when control measures identified are implemented.
32 - 48	Moderately Controlled Risk
	Further Risk Reduction Measures should be considered.
60 - 100	Intolerable Risk
	Seek specialist advice/support.