Risk Assessment Title: Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders Risk Assessment No.

: 020 Rev: 2
Associated Method Statement: N/A Next Review Date: December 2018
( * ): L: Likelihood, S: Severity
INITIAL RISK RESIDUAL RISK
ASSESSMENT ASSESSEMENT
Persons Action By
No. Task/ Process Hazard Risk(s) RISK Control Measures RISK
at risk & Timing
L* S* (R = L L* S* (R = L
x S) x S)

 Transportation of cylinders must be in a purpose built

gas trolley or lifting cage and all cylinders must be se
cured by a chain
 Cylinders must be adequately secured against moving
 Should be in an upright position during transport (this
minimizes rate of release in a leak situation).
 Secured with straps or chains connected to proper
cage.
 The number of cylinders to be transported should be
limited to the absolute minimum. Drivers /
Moving load Property Workers  Whenever practicable regulators or other equipment Operator
could cause damage, executing the should be separated from gas cylinders for transport. If
Transportation Site
injury or, cylinder Personnel task, Site equipment is kept attached it is absolutely essential
of gas cylinders personnel &
1. valve could be injury, High operatives 3 4 M prior to transport that the: 2 3 L
to and from Store
damaged and potential of nearby in the - cylinder valves are tightly closed;
work zones keepers
contents pressure vicinity of - The system is depressurized (vented) Daily
released. release, work station  Vehicle transportation prohibited & not allowed to enter Review
in premises storage area
 Restrict access by means of securing gate by padlock
and chain
 Authorized personnel only handling the key for storage
gate
 Proper Information, instruction and awareness training
for operatives handling the compressed gas cylinders.
 Security to maintain logbook in-out going transportation
in of compressed gas cylinders

Site  Make an assessment of the load to be carried Task

operatives /  Introduce team handling for difficult loads or job rotation Engineer,
Manual handling Personnel
Workers 3 4 M  Use mechanical aid like trolleys 2 3 L Logistics,
injury, Back Injury
executing the  Cylinders are heavy and need to be handled with care. FM/
task  Proper instructions must be given to workers to ensure Supervisor
Risk Assessment Title: Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders Risk Assessment No.: 020 Rev: 2
Associated Method Statement: N/A Next Review Date: December 2018
( * ): L: Likelihood, S: Severity
INITIAL RISK RESIDUAL RISK
ASSESSMENT ASSESSEMENT
Persons Action By
No. Task/ Process Hazard Risk(s) RISK Control Measures RISK
at risk & Timing
L* S* (R = L L* S* (R = L
x S) x S)
that they will be aware of the risks of manual handling. Site
 Site safety officer to verify this in the toolbox talks/ pre personnel &
start briefing topic and attendance record conducted by HSE
the supervisor Daily review
 Seek help.
 Ensure that cylinder valves are closed and not leaking.
 Never transport a cylinder inside a vehicle if a leak has
been detected. Secure in a well-ventilated area and
contact the gas supplier.
 You must check that the cylinder is the correct one for
Site the intended use, is not older than15 years and has
Task
operatives, been pressure tested within the last 5 years
Engineer,
logistics  Valve protection guards must remain in place at all
FM/
Fire and team times except when cylinders are secured and Supervisor
Fire or explosion damage to Supplier 3 5 H connected to the hose and are in use; 2 3 L
Site
property personnel,  Cylinders must always be stored upright and personnel &
public in the segregated Driver to be briefed about emergency HSE
vicinity of
procedures and call supplier Daily review
work station
 Comply and provide access to civil defense authority in
case of emergency

 Proper instructions must be given to workers to ensure

that they will be aware of the risks of manual handling. Task
Site  Site safety officer to verify this in the toolbox talks/ pre Engineer,
operatives, start briefing topic and attendance record conducted by FM /
Poor manual
Loading/offloadi Personnel logistics the supervisor Supervisor
2. handling 3 4 M 2 3 L
ng CGC Back Injury team  Adapt good handling techniques and postures Site
technique
Supplier  Gas cylinders must not be raised or lowered on the personnel &
personnel forks of a lift truck HSE
 Cylinders must always be stored upright and Daily review
segregated, secured with straps or chains connected to
Risk Assessment Title: Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders Risk Assessment No.: 020 Rev: 2
Associated Method Statement: N/A Next Review Date: December 2018
( * ): L: Likelihood, S: Severity
INITIAL RISK RESIDUAL RISK
ASSESSMENT ASSESSEMENT
Persons Action By
No. Task/ Process Hazard Risk(s) RISK Control Measures RISK
at risk & Timing
L* S* (R = L L* S* (R = L
x S) x S)
a wall bracket or other fixed surface
 Instructions and supervisions must be given to
operatives. Site safety officer to verify the toolbox talks
/ pre-start briefing topic and attendance record
conducted by the Supervisor
Site  Ensure that the access area is clean and clear from FM /
Limited space / operatives, obstructions and well lit Supervisor
Personnel
floor conditions. logistics  Ensure sufficient space around Site
Injury, slip trips 3 4 M 1 2 L
Being struck by team  Employ a person to control traffic movement personnel &
and fall
object Supplier  Call supplier/emergency services HSE
personnel Daily review
 Visually check the cylinder to ensure there is no
damage, dents, cracks, scorch marks or corrosion.
 Ensure two people are present when moving cylinders
 Wear PPE “safety shoes, gloves, eye protection, etc.”
 Disconnect regulators and fit protective valve caps
 Ensure the chain / restraining device is in place.
 Ensure the cylinder is vertical Supplier,
Site  Ensure the cylinder is stored away from sources of Site
Fire, pressure operatives, ignition. personnel,
Leak due to released and logistics  Restrain the cylinder to stop it falling Store /
3 4 M 2 3 L
bottles damaged damage to team  Call supplier/emergency services Logistics
property Supplier  Never smoke when handling gas cylinders. and HSE
personnel Daily
 Never manually spin the cylinder to transport it even a Review l
short distance you may trip and fall, the cylinder may
then fall on you. Cylinders must never be dragged or
rolled.
 Gas cylinders must not be raised or lowered on the
forks of a lift truck
 Gas cylinders must be used in the vertical position;
Risk Assessment Title: Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders Risk Assessment No.: 020 Rev: 2
Associated Method Statement: N/A Next Review Date: December 2018
( * ): L: Likelihood, S: Severity
INITIAL RISK RESIDUAL RISK
ASSESSMENT ASSESSEMENT
Persons Action By
No. Task/ Process Hazard Risk(s) RISK Control Measures RISK
at risk & Timing
L* S* (R = L L* S* (R = L
x S) x S)
 You must check that the cylinder is the correct one for
the intended use, is not older than15 years and has
been pressure tested within the last 5 years;

 Visually check the cylinder to ensure there is no

damage, dents, cracks, scorch marks or corrosion.
 Ensure two people are present when moving
cylinders
 Wear PPE “safety shoes, gloves, eye protection,
etc.”
 Disconnect regulators and fit protective valve caps
 Ensure the chain / restraining device is in place.
 Ensure the cylinder is vertical
 Ensure the cylinder is stored away from sources of
Site
Site ignition.
Fire, pressure personnel,
operatives /  Restrain the cylinder to stop it falling
Use of gas Leak due to released and storekeeper
3. Workers 3 4 M  Call supplier/emergency services 2 3 L
cylinders bottles damaged damage to supervisor
executing the  Never smoke when handling gas cylinders.
property and HSE
task
 Never manually spin the cylinder to transport it even personnel
a short distance you may trip and fall, the cylinder
may then fall on you. Cylinders must never be
dragged or rolled.
 Gas cylinders must not be raised or lowered on the
forks of a lift truck
 Gas cylinders must be used in the vertical position;
 You must check that the cylinder is the correct one for
the intended use, is not older than15 years and has
been pressure tested within the last 5 years;
Site Site
Fire and  Transportation of cylinders must be in a purpose
operatives, personnel,
Explosion, fire damage to 3 5 H built gas trolley or lifting cage and all cylinders must 2 3 L
logistics storekeeper
property be secured by a chain
team supervisor
Risk Assessment Title: Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Associated Method Statement: N/A
( * ): L: Likelihood, S: Severity
No. Task/ Process Hazard
Risk Assessment No.: 020 Rev: 2
Next Review Date: December 2018
INITIAL RISK RESIDUAL RISK
ASSESSMENT ASSESSEMENT
Persons Action By
Risk(s) RISK Control Measures RISK
at risk & Timing
L* S* (R = L L* S* (R = L
x S) x S)
Supplier  On no account must a cylinder be lifted by the valve and HSE
personnel, using a web sling/chain; personnel
public in the  Never manually spin the cylinder to transport it even
vicinity of a short distance.
work station  Cylinders must never be dragged or rolled.
 Gas cylinders must not be raised or lowered on the
forks of a lift truck
 Gas cylinders must be used in the vertical position;
 You must check that the cylinder is the correct one
for the intended use, is not older than15 years and
has been pressure tested within the last 5 years
 Cylinders must be stored out of direct sunlight to
prevent potential rupture due to heat expansion
 Ventilation must be available to keep cylinders cool.
Warning signage must be placed in prominent
positions to warn others in the vicinity.
 Cylinders must always be stored upright and
segregated never store oxygen and acetylene
 together and never store empty and full cylinders
together.
 Cylinders must be secured with straps or chains
connected to a wall bracket or other fixed surface
 Oxygen must be stored at least 3 meters away
from other flammable gases such as acetylene and
propane. Never store cylinders horizontally;
 The storage area for cylinders must be at least 6
meters away from any outbuilding;
 Valve protection guards must remain in place at all
times except when cylinders are secured and
connected to the hose and are in use;
 Fuel hoses must be inspected for signs of cracks or
perishing and removed immediately if found. This
inspection must be carried out daily before use.
Risk Assessment Title: Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders Risk Assessment No.: 020 Rev: 2
Associated Method Statement: N/A Next Review Date: December 2018
( * ): L: Likelihood, S: Severity
INITIAL RISK RESIDUAL RISK
ASSESSMENT ASSESSEMENT
Persons Action By
No. Task/ Process Hazard Risk(s) RISK Control Measures RISK
at risk & Timing
L* S* (R = L L* S* (R = L
x S) x S)
 Fuel hoses must not be used if there are no flashback
arrestors fitted at the regulator and torch end.
 Regulators must be handled with care to avoid
damage to their sensitive springs, diaphragms and
valve seals.
 Regulator connections must be free of damage in
particular to the thread as this give potential for gas
leaks and risk of fire/explosion.
NOTE: In an event of Emergency Situations or Casualty Evacuation - First aid cover will be provided throughout core works and ALL STAFF TO BE BRIEFED ON EMERGENCY
ARRANGEMENTS AND CASUALTY EVACUATION

Review and Approval

Prepared Checked Revision History

Approved by:
by: by: Workplace Manager / Deputy ( 6 months unless specified)
Task Supervisor / Engineer HSE
(PM or CM)

Date Date Date

Signature Signature Signature

Risk Evaluation Significance Matrix

HAZARD SEVERITY
Negligible Slight Moderate High Very High
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Very Unlikely (1) LOW LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM
LIKELIHOOD OF
OCCURRENCE

Unlikely (2) LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM

Possible (3) LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH

Likely (4) LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH

Very Likely (5) LOW MEDIUM HIGH HIGH HIGH