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Pump Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Document Ref: RA-004 Pump Risk Assessment
Rev 1 Date . 1st March 2012
WORKPLACE/TASK
BASED RISK ASSESSMENT FOR USING A PETROL OR ELECTRIC PUMP
LOCATION:
ANY CANAL/RIVERSIDE LOCATION
NOTES
1. This Risk
Assessment is specifically for the use of a Pump (Petrol/Electric) on a
KESCRG or WRG controlled site for the purposes of canal restoration.
2. This Risk
Assessment should be included in the documentation taken to site and
retained by the site leader.
3. There must be a
review of this Risk Assessment following any site feedback or every 2
years, whichever comes first. Revision and date are shown in the header.
4. The 2 types of
pump currently used are a 110V electric submersible pump and a
petrol-driven self-priming centrifugal pump.
MANDATORY PPE
1. Hard Hat, Safety
Boots and fastened High Viz Jacket (as with any site work)
2. Gloves
Risk Scoring
Matrix
|
Likelihood |
Meaning |
Severity |
Meaning |
|
1 |
Possible
|
1 |
Minor cut
or bruise/injury |
|
2 |
More than
possible |
2 |
Cut/Injury,
needs First Aid |
|
3 |
Fair chance |
3 |
Injury
needing First Aid |
|
4 |
Likely |
4 |
Broken
Limb/ Serious injury |
|
5 |
Certain |
5 |
Severe
injury/Death |
HAZARDS FROM
ELECTRIC PUMPS
|
Ref no
|
HAZARD |
LIK |
SEV |
RAT |
EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES |
ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES REQUIRED |
LIK |
SEV |
RAT |
|
1. |
Electric shock from cable or pump body,
potentially fatal, or severe burns from entry/exit of current.
|
4 |
5 |
20 |
1. Pre-use checks on pump include checking
electrical parts for cracks/defects etc.
2. Pre-use checks on cables mandatory.
3. All electrical items are PAT-tested,
pre-use check includes verification of in-date PAT test.
4. Site equipment is all 110V, reducing
potential for fatal shock |
1. None
2. None
3. None
4. None
See separate Risk Assessment for generator
. |
1 |
3 |
3 |
|
2. |
Hot parts on pump motor. |
2 |
3 |
6 |
1. Pump motor operated part or fully
immersed in cold water, acts to cool it.
2. Pump motor run hand hot, minimises
potential for burns. |
1. None
2. None. |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
3. |
Pump rolling over, due to unstable
positioning. Could damage pump/pipework. |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1. 1. A monetary risk rather than an H & S
risk. |
1. None
|
N/A |
|
|
|
4. |
Trip Hazard from cables or pump delivery
hoses. |
3 |
3 |
9 |
1. Pump placed away from work area
2. Cables positioned away from work area.
Covered in SWI and on-site brief. |
1. Site leader to agree location of pump
pre-start.
2. Site Leader to check on site |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
5 |
Electric shock from pump power
cable/switches. |
2 |
5 |
10 |
1. 110V machinery only to be used on site.
2. CEEFORM plug/sockets fitted, which are
rain-resistant. |
1. None
2. None
. |
1 |
3 |
3 |
|
6. |
Manual handling of pump. |
2 |
3 |
6 |
1. Pump is light, less than 10kg; single
person lift. |
1. None |
1 |
3 |
3 |
|
7. |
Bio-hazard/leptospirosis from handling
contaminated pump/hoses. |
2 |
5 |
10 |
1. PPE includes gloves.
2. Leptospirosis has a gestation period, is
well documented in KESCRG & WRG websites.
3. Potential biohazard negated by hygiene
and using gloves. |
1. None
2. None
3. None |
1 |
4 |
4 |
CONTROL
MEASURES. HAZARDS FROM ELECTRIC PUMPS
|
Ref no
|
ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURE REQUIRED |
BY WHOM |
BY WHEN |
STATUS
(COMPLETED YES/NO) |
|
1. |
1. None
2. None
3. None
4. None |
|
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|
2 |
1. None
2. None |
|
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|
3 |
1. None |
|
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|
|
4 |
1. Site Leader to check before work starts
2. Site Leader to check before work starts |
1 & 2 . Site Leader |
Before work starts |
|
|
5 |
1. None
2. None |
|
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|
6 |
1. None |
|
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7 |
1. None
2. None
3. None |
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HAZARDS FROM
PETROL-DRIVEN PUMPS
|
Ref no
|
HAZARD |
LIK |
SEV |
RAT |
EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES |
ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES REQUIRED |
LIK |
SEV |
RAT |
|
1. |
Hot parts on pump exhaust, burns |
4 |
3 |
12 |
1. Awareness. Covered in on-site brief.
2. Pump positioned away from walking route,
minimising risk of slips/trips onto hot parts. |
1. None
2. Best position determined by site leader
pre-start on site. |
1 |
3 |
3 |
|
2. |
Trip Hazard from suction or pump delivery
hoses. |
3 |
3 |
9 |
1. Pump placed away from work area
2. Suction and delivery hoses positioned
away from work area. Covered in SWI and on-site brief. |
1. Site leader to agree location of pump
and hoses pre-start.
2. Site Leader to check on site |
1 |
3 |
3 |
|
3. |
Dermatitis from petrol and lube oil. |
2 |
2 |
4 |
1. General hygiene
2. Gloves as part of PPE
3. Minimise spillage by using funnels (in
Kit Trailer) |
1. None
2. None
3. None |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
4. |
Manual handling of petrol pump from
trailer/on site, potential lifting and twisting.
Manual handling of full hoses. |
4 |
4 |
16 |
1. Trailer kit includes a wheelbarrow to
minimise lifting.
2. Pump has handles, easy to grip.
3. Pump is a 2-man lift, with 3rd
to steady wheelbarrow.
4. Drain hoses before handling. |
1. None
2. None
3. None
4. None. |
2 |
3 |
6 |
|
5 |
Inhalation of exhaust fumes, leading to
asphyxiation |
3 |
5 |
15 |
1. Pumps not used in confined spaces, i.e.
not in lock chambers.
2. Pump positioned away from immediate
working area, dispersing exhaust fumes. |
1. Site leader to check pre-work
2. Site leader to check pre-work
Note. Site work is in the open air, so
exhaust fumes are dispersed. |
1 |
3 |
3 |
|
6. |
Fire from petrol and lube oil |
3 |
4 |
12 |
1. SWI covers allowing pump to cool before
filling.
2. Fuel in sealed containers, away from
source of ignition.
3. Fuel stored away from pump.
4. Lube oil has high flashpoint, kept in
small quantities in sealed containers. |
1. None
2. None
3. Site leader to check on site.
4. None |
1 |
4 |
4 |
|
7. |
Noise from pump, leading to hearing
impairment |
3 |
3 |
9 |
1. Pump used in open air, away from work
site so noise disperses. |
1. None |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
8 |
Bio-hazard/leptospirosis from handling
contaminated pump/hoses. |
2 |
5 |
10 |
1. PPE includes gloves.
2. Leptospirosis has a gestation period, is
well documented in KESCRG & WRG websites.
3. Potential biohazard negated by hygiene
and using gloves. |
1. None
2. None
3. None |
1 |
4 |
4 |
|
9 |
Nips and minor cuts from “quick-fit” hose
fittings |
3 |
2 |
6 |
1. PPE includes gloves.
2. Design of hose fittings will minimise
the risk. |
1. None
2. None |
1 |
2 |
2 |
CONTROL
MEASURES. HAZARDS FROM PETROL-DRIVEN PUMP
|
Ref no
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ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURE REQUIRED |
BY WHOM |
BY WHEN |
STATUS
(COMPLETED YES/NO) |
|
1. |
1. None
2. Site leader to check before work starts |
2 Site leader |
Pre-work |
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2 |
1. None
2. Site leader to check before work starts |
2 Site leader |
Pre-work |
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3 |
1. None
2. None
3. None |
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4 |
1 – 4. None |
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5 |
1. Site leader to check before work starts
2. Site leader to check before work starts |
1 & 2 Site Leader |
Pre-work |
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6 |
1 & 2. None
3. Site leader to check before work starts
4. None |
3. Site leader |
Pre-work |
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7 |
1. None |
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8 |
1 - 3. None |
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9 |
1. None
2. None |
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