STAR INTL NDT SERVICES

P O Box 30606, Al Khobar, KSA

e-mail: info@star-ndt.com
Website: www.star-ndt.com
C.R 2051053375
Member ID:219256

RISK ASSESSMENT

Date: 30/01/2017
Task Description: radiography work
SEC ISCCPP PLANT TURAIF

Hazard Identified

Radiography - Gamma ray (Iridium 192 )

Hazard Effect
(without controls)
Type of injury, damage or
environmental impact

Risk Evaluation (without

controls)
Refer to Risk Level
Matrix
Sev.
Prob.
Risk

Control Measures
What must be in place to adequately manage risk

High

Very Likely

Radiation

Biological changes in
humans
Radiation Injury
Radiation sickness

Serious

Approved procedures for Operating and

Emergency Planning in place, available and understood.
Radiation monitoring devices available with crew. (Survey meter, EPD,TLD)
Ensure Permits in place. Isotope handled and stored correctly
Erection of proper barricade, warning signs and constant monitoring.
Emergency took kit available at site Toolbox talks prior to start of work
Transportation of isotopes in approved vehicles. Report any malfunction of
equipment promptly
Use collimator wherever feasible Controlled area established as safe levels

STAR INTL NDT SERVICES

P O Box 30606, Al Khobar, KSA
e-mail: info@star-ndt.com
Website: www.star-ndt.com
C.R 2051053375
Member ID:219256

1.

Job Step
Sequence of
working activities

M
Mobilization of
crew and
Transportation
of Radioactive
Isotope

Hazard
The potential
to cause harm
(Health,
Injury,
Property
damage,
environment
etc)
Personnel
being run
over or
struck by
moving
vehicles
Collision
with
existing
facilities
and assets
Run away
vehicle
Isotope
source

CAUSE
(Possible causes
that will
potentially
release a hazard)

Uncontrolled
vehicle
movement
Using
unauthorised
route
Mechanical
failure.
Incompetent
Driver
Damage
source
protection

Consequences
(The harm
which could
possibly occur).

Fatality
Personal
Injury
Property
/Asset
damage

Potential
Risk
H/M/L
(With no
controls in
place)

Existing Barrier / Control

Describe all existing barriers /
controls for each hazard

H
Follow Radiation
Transportation Procedure
road safety requirements
Approved vehicles to be
used.
Flasher warning lights and
isotope cards to be displayed
in rear & both side of the
vehicle when carrying radiation
source.

Recommended
Controls

Approved Emergency
Procedures in place
Engage Hand brakes
while parking.
Ensure vehicles and
equipment will remain
at safe working
distance from live
pipelines.
Approved mandatory
PPE should be worn by
all crew members.

Residual
Risk
H/M/L
(with
controls in
place
L

STAR INTL NDT SERVICES

P O Box 30606, Al Khobar, KSA
e-mail: info@star-ndt.com
Website: www.star-ndt.com
C.R 2051053375
Member ID:219256

2.

Setup of
Equipment
(Isotope
equipment &
accessories)

Falling of
Equipment
Slip & Trip
Isotope
source

Improper
handling
Poor house
keeping
Materials on
walk ways
Uneven
ground

Personal
injury
Equipment
damaged

3.

Radiographic
Testing
(Use of
Radiographic
Source)

Exposure
to ionizing
radiation

Incompetent
technicians
Unauthorized
entry

Personal
injury

TBT to be conducted prior to

the beginning of each shift.
Proper manual handling
procedure to be followed.
Check equipment is in good
working order
Use necessary PPE (Hand
gloves, safety shoes, etc.)
Only authorized personnel
shall be allowed to handle &
setup the equipment
Permits
Daily personnel dose log to be
maintained and closely
monitored
Radiation area shall be
checked to avoid any activities
The area around the
radiography activity must be
barricaded according to the
calculated distance.
Warning signs shall be
provided on all sides.
All technicians in the crew
shall wear their personal TLD
badges and dosimeters.

Approved Emergency
Procedure
Provide good house
keeping
Maintain proper
communication
Before starting the
work, level the working
area.

Emergency equipment
must be available at
site
Emergency Contact
numbers must be
available at site
ensure that no other
work is being carried
out within the affected
radiation zone.

STAR INTL NDT SERVICES

P O Box 30606, Al Khobar, KSA
e-mail: info@star-ndt.com
Website: www.star-ndt.com
C.R 2051053375
Member ID:219256

Radiography
Working at
Night(Subject
to client
Approval.)

Slip & Trip.

Exposure
to Ionizing
Radiation.
Night work/
driving.

Poor
housekeeping
unauthorized
entry.
Incompetent
technicians
Poor Lighting.

Fatality/
Personal
injury
Equipment
damaged.

Permits if any to be obtained

Display sign boards &
flickering lamps.
Provide safe access
Radiography to be confined in
the barricaded area.
Use full PPE.
Road safety requirement.
Radiation area shall be
checked to avoid any adjacent
activities.
Provide sufficient light.
Work area to be barricaded
properly.
Provide flashing lights for road
access.

Flashing lights are

displayed at all sides.
Emergency equipment
must be available at
site
Emergency contact
numbers must be
available at site.
Ensure no other work
being carried out within
the affected zone.
Engage hand breaks
while parking.
Break time provided.
Keep safe distance as
per the curie used.

Driving at
Night

Visibility
low due to
darkness
Less Traffic
on the road
for help
and
support.
Possibility
of fog/poor
visibility.

Poor visibility
Sand Storm
Fog
Extreme high
Temperature
& humidity

Personal
injury
Property/
Asset Vehicle
damage

Approved communication
system to be use in
Road safety requirement.
Provide flashing lights for road
access.

Drive at reduce speed.

Driver had enough
rest.
Driver is familiar with
the road.
Vehicle should be
suitable for the journey.
No deviation from the
approved road.
Speed limit shall be
followed. slow down
when approaching
pipeline crossings,
Communication Means
Sufficient drinking
water for crews
Extra care is to take
whilst driving on gatch
road during inclement
weather conditions.

STAR INTL NDT SERVICES

P O Box 30606, Al Khobar, KSA
e-mail: info@star-ndt.com
Website: www.star-ndt.com
C.R 2051053375
Member ID:219256

RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

Probability
Severity

Very Likely

Likely

Unlikely

Highly Unlikely

Catastrophic

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

MED.

Serious

HIGH

HIGH

MED.

MED.

Slight

HIGH

MED.

MED.

LOW

Minimal

MED.

MED.

LOW

LOW