OXY-FUEL CUTTING RISK ASSESSMENT Ref No:BPL-OHS-FORM-06-2
Revision No:00
Date of Issue: 31.02.2022
RA No: 3 RISK ASSESSMENT: OXY-FUEL CUTTING RISK ASSESSMENT Reviewed date: N/A
TASK / OPERATION / SPECIFIC LOCATION
Indoor cylinder storage, manual handling, use of
ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION: oxygen and dissolved acetylene package WORKSHOP
WITH CONTROLS
PROBABILITY
PROBABILITY
RISK RATING
RISK RATING
SEVERITY (S)
SEVERITY (S)
RISK SCORE
RISK SCORE
Harm / Consequence /
Ser No.
Hazards identified with each task Additional & or Site Controls
Parties affected (What can Current Controls / Safeguards (What do Responsible Person
(P)
(P)
(What can hurt one / others?) (What additional could we do
happen / go wrong) we do to prevent incidents?)
to reduce the risk?)
1.Close oxygen and acetylene cylinder valves.
2.Treat empty cylinders as though full, applying the same precautions.
3.Remove cylinder key.
4.Store empty cylinders in designated area.
Incorrect Storage 5.Return empty cylinders to gas supplier or agent as soon as possible.
Valves closed when not in use as per equipment
External fire or heat impacting on the oxygen and dissolved acetylene Fire explosion, burns, gas cylinder slip and 6.Vent the torch, hoses, and pressure regulator.
1 package. falls
3 3 9 M 7.Back-off the pressure adjusting screw on regulators.
instructions. Handling of gas cylinder done by 2 2 4 L Workshop users
experience personnel
Empty cylinder abuse 8.Roll up gas hoses then store hoses and torch on the appropriate
storage point on the package.
9.Store the oxygen and dissolved acetylene package & empty
cylinders in a secure location away from flammable/combustible
materials and sources of ignition.
Move large cylinders using a suitable trolley or
seek assistance.
Do not drop gas cylinders and never try to
Manual handling injury or property damage due to incorrect handling. catch a falling cylinder.
2 Fire explosion, muscoskeletal disorders 3 3 9 M Knowledgeable and trained in gas cylinder handling.
Secure cylinders in a suitable cylinder trolley,
2 3 6 M Workshop Incharge
cylinder support bracket or placed in a
cylinder pen.
Fabricate gas cylinder trolleys t
Maintain up-to-date list of gas cylinders stored
Unknown quantity of gas
3 cylinders in premises. Fire 3 4 12 H on site (location and quantity). 2 3 6 M Workshop Incharge
Display list at an easily accessible location.
Provided personal Protective Equipment, such as: Train all users in:
Incorrect use of oxygen and dissolved acetylene package and equipment
- suitable gloves, - Properties of the gases;
4 causing a back fire,flashback or gas leak. Fire,Injury to personnel,burns 2 3 6 L 1 3 3 L Workshop Incharge
- suitable coverall, - The safe use of the equipment;
- foot protection, - Precautions to be taken;
Using equipment supplied by a reputable equipment supplier
which has been designed for the intended gas service i.e., oxygen
and acetylene compatible. Refer BCGA CP7 - routine inspection
and maintenance.
Using hoses manufactured to BSEN 559 and correctly coloured for
the gas service i.e., blue for oxygen and red for acetylene. The
hose assembly are EN ISO 8330.
All Flash ack Arrestors to the outlet of both oxygen and acetylene Replacing Resettable Flash Back Arrestors at
Use of faulty or incorrect equipment (regulator,flashback arrestors, torch, pressure regulators are fit in accordance with legislative the manufacturers recommended intervals.
5 Fire explosion,Injury to personnel,Burns 2 3 6 L recommendations (DSEAR). Following Replacing disposable Flash Back Arrestors after 1 2 1 L Workshop Incharge
hoses, etc.) resulting in fire. work rule: FORBIDDING the forcing of a regulator connection onto a flashback or backfire.
the cylinder (acetylene is left hand thread and oxygen is right
hand thread).
Using clean hands or gloves when assembling oxygen equipment
e.g., attaching a regulator to a new cylinder or attaching the
hoses to the blowpipe or torch. DO NOT USE OIL OR GREASE during
assembly.
Replacing defective equipment before attempting to use the
oxygen and dissolved acetylene package.
Clearing the immediate work area of any flammable materials
Placing in place suitable fire screens or blankets to prevent
contact between sparks and flammables.
Accidental ignition due to poor housekeeping
6 Fire explosion,Injury to personnel,Burns 2 2 4 L Carrying out work site inspection after completion of hot work to Perform weekly inspection 1 2 2 L Workshop Incharge
ensure there are no residual hot spots or smoldering fires that
could escalate to a large fire.
Std PPE: Hard hat, glasses, safety vest, safety shoes, gloves. Additional PPE:
PROBABILITY (P) SEVERITY Risk Rating = Probability SEVERITY
1 Unlikely 1 First Aid or slight injury x Severity 1 2 3 4 5
2 Rare 2 Recordable, medical and restricted work 1 1 - Low 2 - Low 3 Low 4 - Low 5 - Med
Probability (P)
3 Possible 3 Lost time injury or permanent disability 2 2 - Low 4 - Low 6 - Medium 8 - Medium 10 - High
4 Likely 4 Single fatality or permanent disablity of 3 or more person 3 3 Low 6 - Medium 9 - Medium 12 - High 15 - High
5 Very Likely 5 multiple fatalities 4 4 - Low 8 - Medium 12 - High 16 - High 20- High
5 5 - Medium 10 - High 15 - High 20- High 25 - High
Name Designation Date
Prepared by: John Edrin Opio
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