Risk Assessment for Removal and Fixing of Exhaust Pipe Insulation

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Removal and Fixing of Exhaust Pipe Insulation

Hazards

Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)
Glass Wool
Sharp Objects
Dust
Skin Irritation
Flammable Gases
Inadequate access
Falling object, -Hit by the object, working at height, contact with insulation, Caught in between, Exposures to ACM’s
Inhalation of fiber particles

Causes

FLS Technicians, housekeeping staff, site employees.
Body injury,
Skin irritation,
Skin Burn,

Consequences

Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)
Sharp Objects
Dust
Skin Irritation
Flammable Gases
Inadequate access
Falling object, -Hit by the object,
working at height,
contact with insulation,
Caught in between,
Exposures to ACM’s
Inhalation of fiber particles

Control Measures

Barrier off the area and make sure secured with relevant signs displayed.
Decontamination unit.
HTYPE vacuum.
Asbestos survey and advice from specialized third party.
ACM’s training.
RPE BS EN 147/12942 Half Mask with P3 Filter.
The proper secure working platform.
Shut off system before the work start.
Use the Proper PPE as per SDS.
Proper Tools.
Maintenance/practice of good housekeeping.
Gas Testing to be conducted at the start of removing insulation on any line containing hydrocarbons, Note: Especially at flange and valve locations.
Make sure that adequate access is available
If the scaffold is used for access, it should be inspected by a certified scaffold inspector & scaffold-tag should be installed.
Use proper PPE’s e.g., Aluminized gloves
Use face shield high heated area
Use dust mask.
Lagging material cover with plastic cover.
All employees shall be protected from falls of 1.8 meters or more by the use of an approved fall protection system.
Railings are required at permanent elevated locations greater than or equal to 1.3 meters
Use full-body harness
Safety net are to use when workplace more than 25 feet above the surface
Use certified scaffold
Use rope for material lifting and lowering
Only trained and physically sounded person should be doing the work.
Always Use proper hand tools
Always use certified & Inspected electrical equipment