Task Risk Prioritization

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Task Risk Prioritization

Hazards Associated with Task

Severity

Probability

Non-Mitigated Priority

Existing Hazard Controls

Severity

Probability

Mitigated Priority

ARC flash

4

3

12

Eng:  Lock and tag

Admin:  Disconnect and lock out power, do not stand in front of disconnect

PPE:  ARC flash suit, hot gloves, ARC rated face shield

4

2

8

Battery acid

3

1

1

Eng:  

Admin:  Ensure there is a water supply near.

PPE:  safety glasses, rubber gloves

2

1

1

Chemical Contact

1

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Read SDS prior to useage

PPE:  Gloves

1

1

1

Cuts

2

1

2

Eng:

Admin:  Cut away from body.

PPE:  Gloves

1

1

1

Debris in eyes

3

2

6

Eng:

Admin:  Follow eye care safety procedures, use a face shield if performing overhead work.

PPE:  Safety glasses, face shield

3

1

3

Dust inhalation

2

3

6

Eng:  Wet drill spot prior to using hammer drill, sharp drill bit

Admin:  

PPE:  Dust mask

2

1

2

Electrical

3

2

6

Eng:  Lock out power

Admin:  Follow job procedure, lock out/tag out

PPE:  Wear FR clothing, ARC flash gear

3

1

3

Ergonomics

1

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Follow JSA 1-Photocopying

PPE:

1

1

1

Explosion

4

1

4

Eng:  Use sparkles tools and devices

Admin:  Follow signage

PPE:  Gas monitor with LEL

4

1

4

Fall from ladder

3

3

9

Eng:  

Admin:  Follow safe ladder work practice, inspect ladder before use

PPE:  

3

2

6

Fire

4

1

4

Eng:  Use sparkles tools and devices

Admin:  Follow signage

PPE:  Gas monitor with LEL

4

1

4

Frayed winch cable

3

2

6

Eng:  Ensure winch lock works

Admin:  Visually inspect cable prior to lowering

PPE:  Gloves

3

1

3

H2S gas

4

2

8

Eng:  Ventilation

Admin:  Identify muster point downwind

PPE:  Gas monitor

4

2

8

Hand winch slipping

3

2

6

Eng:  Ensure winch lock works

Admin:  Hold winch tightly when lowering.  Keep body position clear.

PPE:  Gloves

3

1

3

Hearing loss

3

2

6

Eng:  Signs, stickers

Admin:  Follow hearing protection signage and rules

PPE:  Hearing protection

3

1

3

Heavy lifting

3

2

6

Eng:  Use lifting device

Admin:  Use 2-person lift        

PPE

3

1

3

High pressure fluid

3

2

6

Eng:  Pressure guage

Admin:  Ensure Operator has depressurized wellhead or line

PPE:  Safety glasses

3

1

3

High pressure gas

3

2

6

Eng:  Pressure guage

Admin:  Ensure Operator has depressurized wellhead or line

PPE:  Safety glasses, gas monitor

3

1

3

Hot metal causing burns

2

3

6

Eng:

Admin:        

PPE:  Coveralls, gloves

3

1

3

Hot oil

2

2

4

Eng: Drain pan, oil transfer pump

Admin:  Use transfer pump

PPE:  Rubber gloves, coveralls

2

1

2

Hot sparks

1

3

3

Eng:

Admin:

PPE:  Welding apron, gloves, head cover

1

1

1

Ice on flare stack

3

2

6

Eng:  

Admin:  Visually check top of flare stack for ice buildup

PPE:  Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves

3

1

3

LEL gas

4

2

8

Eng:

Admin:  Identify muster point downwind

PPE:  Gas monitor

4

2

8

Other crews

2

1

2

Eng:

Admin:  Inform other crews of your presence

PPE:  

1

1

1

Paint fumes

2

2

4

Eng:  Ventilation

Admin:  Post signs to warn others

PPE:  Respirator mask

2

1

2

Paper cut

1

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Follow JSA 1-Photocopying

PPE:  

1

1

1

Pinch fingers

1

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Follow job procedure.

PPE:  Use leather gloves

1

1

1

Pinch points

2

1

1

Eng:

Admin:        

PPE:  Leather gloves, use proper body position

1

1

1

Power not locked out

4

2

8

Eng:  Lock and tag, volt meter

Admin:  Ensure power is locked out after disconnecting, check voltage

PPE:  

4

1

4

Repetitive Motion

2

1

2

Eng:

Admin:  Alternate hands using screwdriver

PPE:  Gloves

2

1

2

Short out tool

2

2

4

Eng:  Insulated tools

Admin:  disconnect battery,

PPE:  Gloves

2

1

2

Slip/Trip

2

1

2

Eng:

Admin:  Follow good housekeeping

PPE:  Use non-slip boots.  Use ice cleats in winter

1

1

1

Soft tissue injury

1

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Follow job procedure, proper lifting and twisting if needed

PPE:  Leather gloves,

1

1

1

Spark / battery explosion

3

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Hook up pos. post first, hook ground to vehicle

PPE:  Safety glasses, gloves

2

1

1

Sparks – from cutting / grinding

3

2

6

Eng:  Welding barrier

Admin:  

PPE:  Safety glasses, face shield, gloves, fr clothing

3

1

3

Spark while refueling

4

2

8

Eng:  Ground strap

Admin:  Hook ground to vehicle, shut vehicle/equipment off

PPE:  Safety glasses, gloves, fr clothing

4

1

4

Uneven ground or trench

2

1

2

Eng:  

Admin:  Watch footing, perform field task hazard assessment

PPE:  Work boots

1

1

1

Vehicle damage

2

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Park on level ground, put vehicle in park, chock wheels, use backup guide if needed.

PPE:  

1

1

1

Vibration related injury

2

2

4

Eng:  

Admin:  Follow proper procedure to operate hammer drill.

PPE:  Padded gloves

2

1

2

Welding arc flash

3

2

6

Eng:   Welding barrier

Admin:        

PPE:  Welding helmet, dark glasses

3

1

3

Wrench slip

2

1

1

Eng:

Admin:  Use proper tool, follow job procedure

PPE:  Use work gloves

1

1

1

 

 

 

 

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