RISK ASSESMENT

HAZARD ANALYSIS
EXERCISE 1
 1) What Processes Involved in preparing for the Job (TANK ENTRY)

 2) Define the word ‘Hazard’

 3) What do you understand by Hazard Identification?

 4) Give Some Examples of different hazards associated to tank

entry/work.
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 1) What Processes Involved in preparing for the Job (TANK ENTRY)

• Identifying the workplace

• Risk assessment
• Toolbox meeting
• Preparing of space
• Applying Safety/Communication controls
• Identification of work team
• Contingency planning
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 2) Define the word ‘Hazard’

A hazard is any existing or potential condition that can lead to injury,

illness, or death to people; damage to or loss of a system, equipment,
or property; or damage to the environment.
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 3) What do you understand by ‘Hazard Identification’?

To identify and assess hazards, employers and workers: Collect and

review information about the hazards present or likely to be present in
the workplace. Conduct initial and periodic workplace inspections of
the workplace to identify new or recurring hazards.
 4) Give Some Examples of different hazards associated to tank
entry/work.
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SO WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE‘VE ANALYSED THE DIFFERENT HAZARDS?

L x S = Risk , whereby L is the likelihood and S is the severity

Risk matrix.
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 EXERCISE 2
Real Life Incident: Crew Member Falls From 14 Metre
Inside Tank, Loses Life

A tanker was in port for repairs and dry-docking. In

preparation for extensive hot work during the repairs,
some deck crew were assigned to clean cargo tank
number two port. In the morning, a toolbox meeting
was held for the ship’s senior management – but not
the men intended to do the actual cleaning work.
The crewmember assigned the cleaning duty
entered the tank in the afternoon. After a few hours,
he came out for a break. Before re-entering the tank,
he asked another crewmember to give him a hand
in mopping out the tank. The second agreed and, as
it was now raining, the two crew hastened their pace
to get to the entrance to the tank and inside. The
two entered the tank, but as the second descended,
he saw the first fall over the guardrail of the tank
access ladder. The victim had fallen about 14 m. The
alarm was raised, a rescue team mustered and shore
side medical help called. Unfortunately, a little while
later the victim was pronounced dead.
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What went wrong in the Given Scenario?

1. Toolbox meeting for senior management only

2. Crewmember calling upon another crewmember for help shows
that there was a lack of control for the job. Bad planning, lack of
safety measures in place
3. Rushing the job that caused the fall
4. Consideration of when the work involves work at height Aloft
procedures should be considered.
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Conclusion
What is the Aim of Conducting a Risk Assessment?

The aim of the risk assessment process is to remove a hazard or reduce

the level of its risk by adding precautions or control measures, as
necessary. By doing so, we can create a safer and healthier
workplace.