SRA-GEN

Document Type: Risk evaluation and risk assessment

Energy Sector Activity: Balance turbine unit No: 038 Revision: 1

Location: Date: 01/ 2013

Document reviewed: Site

Work area: Generator / turbine (all types) Issued by: HSE- Department
Document approved:
Document Preliminary Handling: For Siemens internal use only
Persons Affected (e.g. operators, maintenance, visitors, public etc): Status: Review: Following any significant legislation or
Those performing the task and others in the work area Final procedure changes but no later than: - 12 Months

The Risk Assessment Severity (S) Likelihood of harm (L) Risk Rating (R) = S x L
1. Identify and record for each hazard/risk 1 = No Injury 1= Very Unlikely 1 to 6 = Low Risk (L) (Acceptable, Monitor & Review) Likelihood of harm
identified the appropriate rating for 1 2 3 4 5
severity and likelihood without controls. 2 = Minor Injury 2 = Unlikely 8 to 12 = Medium Risk (M) (Acceptable with controls)
1 1 2 3 4 5

Severity
3 = Lost time Injury 3 = Likely >12 = High Risk (H) Unacceptable
2. Identify and record the control 4 = Major Injury 4 = Very Likely
2 2 4 6 8 10
measures to be used then repeat the
5 = Death or Permanent Disability 5 = Certain
3 3 6 9 12 15
assessment with the controls in place
4 4 8 12 16 20
NOTE: If after risk evaluation and with all the necessary controls in place; the risk rating (R) is HIGH,
the HS&E department are to be contacted for guidance on the task/process. 5 5 10 15 20 25
Assessment Assessment
(No Controls) (With Controls)
Hazard/Risk Controls
S L R S L R

• Do not work in the vicinity of rotating parts

HAZARD OF TRAPPING OF ITEMS OF CLOTHING OR LIMBS
4 4 H • Only appropriately instructed persons may be in the hazardous 4 1 L
area
• Obtain permit to work
• Perform visual inspection of Tag out and lockout for correct
implementation before entering confined spaces
• Only use electrical equipment with safety extra-low voltage
WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES
(inadequate evacuation and rescue possibilities, poor communication to (SELV) or protected extra-low voltage (PELV)
the outside, risk of panic attacks, poor ventilation conditions, insufficient • Assign manhole watch
5 3 H 5 1 L
room to move) • Maintain constant contact with manhole watch
• Check atmosphere (oxygen concentration) before start of work,
keep rescue equipment ready if necessary
• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness during maintenance work in
confined spaces
• Working alone is prohibited; 2 employees as a minimum

ENTRANCE, EXIT, EMERGENCY EXITS
HAZARD DUE TO FALLING
HAZARD DUE TO PINNING AND CRUSHING
• Suitable persons
• Use respirator equipment if necessary
• Install continuous ambient air monitoring if necessary
• Use scaffolding access point if access is necessary
• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness during maintenance work in
3 4 M 3 2 L
confined spaces
• Clearly define access and exit points
• Installation of scaffolding or barriers, only access scaffolding
that has been inspected and approved
4 4 H 4 1 L
• Observe work instruction on use of PPE to prevent falling!
• Use PPE to prevent falling
• Barricade off work area if possible
• Use only appropriately trained and qualified personnel
2 4 M 2 3 L
• Keep personnel who are not required from the hazardous area
• Wear gloves

HAZARD OF INJURY DUE TO MECHANICAL ACTION • Schedule sufficient breaks

3 4 M 3 2 L
(bumps, bruises) • Only use appropriate tools for the intended purpose

Supervisors must review the work activity & complete the following sections, before commencing work to ensure that all risks are identified and controlled.

Assessment Assessment
(No Controls) (With Controls)
Additional Hazard/Risk Additional Controls
S L R S L R
• CORRECT PPE AT ALL TIMES
• TOOLBOX TALK TO BE GIVEN BEFORE
COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
• ALL PERSONNEL TO BE SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED(SQEP)
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS/ OTHER SUBCONTRACTORS IN
• Mark areas and barricade off if necessary
WORK AREA 5 4 H 5 2 M
• Inform subcontractors of risks

POOR LIGHTING 3 4 M 2 1 L
• Lighting that is appropriate to the situation shall be provided
• Select low-noise work procedures
• Observe all noise protection and hearing protection
NOISE / AMBIENT SOUNDS 4 4 H 4 1 L
instructions
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment if necessary
HAZARD DUE TO IMPACTS TO HEAD 2 4 M • Wear hardhat or protective cap 2 3 L

SLIPPING, STUMBLING AND FALLING ON SAME LEVEL
WORKING UNDER ELEVATED PHYSICAL STRESS
• Try to route lines overhead
• Materials and tools which are not required shall be removed
3 3 M from the work area 3 1 L
• Traffic routes shall be kept free
• ensure area is tidy and clean
• Schedule sufficient breaks
• Prevent exertion which is too frequent (unbalanced) or too
long, over excessive distances, or insufficient recovery time
• Use lifting or carrying aids if possible
• Take employee’s physiological condition into account
• Characteristics of the load such as size, weight, manageability,
location of center of gravity, external and/or internal properties
3 4 M 3 2 L
shall be accounted for
• Characteristics of the work area such as insufficient space,
uneven floor and climatic conditions shall be accounted for
• Appropriate instruction on correct handling of loads and on the
hazards resulting from incorrect handling
• Only use personnel who are physically suited to perform the
task

Primary Legislation: Associated Documentation:

ArbSchG: GV 02 Risk Assessment(s):-
Method Statement(s)
BGV: A3,C16, Lifting Plan if Required
COSHH Assessment(s)
BGR: 189, 191,192,193,194,195,197.198,500 Process Specification Sheet:-
Site Procedure:-
BGI: 515, 593, Local Management Instruction(s)

TRBS:2131,2111-1/2/3/4,2210

Assessed by Supervisor: Name: Date:

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