RISK ASSESSMENT FOR ISOLATORS - DISCONNECT SWITCHES INSTALLATION

Risk Assessment for Isolators - Disconnect Switches Installation

Ensuring safety during the installation of isolators and disconnect switches is paramount in any industrial or commercial setting. HSE Documents, a trusted source for free health and safety resources worldwide, presents a comprehensive guide on risk assessment for this critical task. This document aims to equip HSE professionals with the necessary insights to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential hazards associated with the installation process. By following the outlined procedures, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of electrical accidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safe working environment. Dive into this essential resource to safeguard your team and operations against unforeseen electrical risks.

HAZARDS/RISKS

Physical and health injuries

Working at height-fall hazards

Manual handling-fall hazards, struck by, hit by materials, back injury.

Material storage-tripping hazards

Power tools-strike by, bursting of disc

CONTROLS

Wear a Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety Gloves, safety glass and visibility vest.

Check material before commencing work.

Conduct housekeeping before and after work. Disposed waste separately regularly

The material should be stored and segregated properly, ensuring access/egress routes.

All ladders should be inspected regularly with appropriate colour coding. Routine checks should be done by the user before use. All ladders should be secured or someone must hold them while in use. Use inspected and tagged scaffolding platform if necessary, wear Full Body Harness 100% tied off in open elevated area

Check the right position manually for any object and need body system if necessary

Manual handling should be done with the body system if the lifting load is long or heavy. Check the pathway dump hauling.

Barricade the area with appropriate signage.

All materials should be segregated properly providing proper access and egress route.

All power tools should be inspected and color-coded. AD operators should attend training seminars, not exert too much pressure on the abrasive wheel, and provide shielding to prevent the striking of flying objects.

DETAILS COMMENTS/NOTES

To be checked by the FM Engineer/ Supervisor before commencing to work

All personnel involved in this activity must attend STARRT Talk ensuring they signed in the attendance sheet. The FM Engineer/Supervisor should explain the hazard and its corrective measures to prevent accidents.

FM supervisor to check before commencing work.

The engineer must ensure that the ladder is inspected and colour-coded before use.

All scaffolds should be erected under the supervision of a competent scaffolding supervisor and be checked by a competent inspector.

The FM/in charge should discuss the daily STARRT Talk.

FM Engineer/Supervisor to monitor from time to time and this should be discussed during STARRT talk.

FM Engineer/Supervisor to check before commencing work.

FM Engineer/Supervisor to check.

The engineer/Supervisor should ensure this procedure/requirements

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