HSE DOCUMENTS-FIRE, LIFE AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT

HSE DOCUMENTS-FIRE, LIFE AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT

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Hazard

1. Fire hazards due to electrical faults
2. Inadequate fire suppression systems
3. Life safety system malfunction
4. Manual handling of fire protection equipment
5. Exposure to live electrical parts
6. Working at heights for MEP installations
7. Confined space entry for MEP work

Risks

1. Fire outbreak, burns, property damage
2. Failure to control fire
3. Risk to occupants and workers
4. Strains, sprains, back injuries
5. Electric shock, electrocution
6. Falls, injuries
7. Asphyxiation, toxic exposure

Consequence

1. Severe burns or fatalities to occupants and workers.
2. Destruction of equipment, facilities, and property.
3. Loss of business continuity and significant financial losses.
4. Legal liabilities and potential regulatory penalties.
5. Escalation of fire leading to widespread destruction.
6. Increased risk of fatalities or severe injuries to emergency responders and workers.
7. Environmental damage due to the release of harmful substances during the fire.
8. Major disruptions to operations and potential business closure.
9. Serious injuries or fatalities due to lack of protection from hazards.
10. Long-term health issues such as respiratory or musculoskeletal problems.
11. Mental trauma due to exposure to life-threatening situations.
12. Increased medical expenses and compensation claims.
13. Temporary or permanent physical disabilities.
14. Loss of productivity due to inability to work.
15. Increased workers' compensation claims and medical costs.
16. Potential for prolonged absence or workforce shortages.
17. Immediate fatalities or severe injuries such as burns, nerve damage, or cardiac arrest.
18. Permanent disability or loss of function in affected body parts.
19. Legal action and fines for non-compliance with electrical safety standards.
20. Damage to equipment and facility shutdown.
21. Broken bones, head injuries, or spinal cord damage.
22. Permanent disability, paralysis, or death.
23. Loss of productivity due to worker absence and injury recovery.
24. Increased insurance premiums and financial costs due to medical care.
25. Fatal respiratory failure or long-term lung damage.
26. Chronic illnesses such as cancer or neurological disorders.
27. Contamination of the environment and workplace requires costly clean-up.
28. Legal liabilities due to non-compliance with health and safety regulations.

Existing Risk Control Measures

1. Regular inspection of electrical systems
2. Ensure all cables and equipment are ADOSH/IOSH/OSHA-compliant
3. Fire extinguishers and alarms in place
4. Regular maintenance of sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers
5. Test systems as per ADOSH/IOSH/OSHA standards
6. Ensure fire alarms, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting function correctly.
7. Scheduled ADOSH/IOSH/OSHA standards-compliant system tests
8. Provide training on safe manual handling
9. Use lifting aids where necessary
10. Use lockout/tagout procedures
11. Ensure all electrical work complies with ADOSH/IOSH/OSHA standards and regulations.
12. Proper PPE
13. Use fall arrest systems
14. Follow ADOSH/IOSH/OSHA standards guidelines for scaffolding and ladders
15. Ensure proper ventilation
16. Implement a confined space permit-to-work system per ADOSH/IOSH/OSHA standards/guidelines.

Additional Risk Control Measures

1. Installation of smoke and heat detectors integrated into a fire alarm system.
2. Thermal imaging inspections to identify hot spots in wiring.
3. Regular testing of electrical insulation to prevent short circuits.
4. Limit flammable materials stored near electrical panels.
5. Emergency shut-off switches for isolating power in case of fire.
6. Integration of automated fault detection and alarm systems that notify of malfunctions.
7. Use of temporary portable fire extinguishers in high-risk areas during system maintenance.
8. Enhancing system redundancy with dual-feed water supplies or backup power sources.
9. Regular drills and simulations for manual fire suppression in case of system failure.
10. Installing additional fire suppression in critical areas (e.g., electrical rooms, server rooms).
11. Install real-time system monitoring tools for early detection of malfunctions.
12. Increase the frequency of functional testing during peak work periods.
13. Integration of voice-evacuation systems to guide personnel in emergencies.
14. Implement digital fault logs with alerts for key staff.
15. Design life safety systems with multiple redundancies to prevent total failure.
16. Use of ergonomic lifting devices designed specifically for fire equipment.
17. Assign teams for handling bulky items (e.g., fire extinguishers, hose reels).
18. Provide personnel with PPE like gloves and back braces during handling.
19. Implement safe load limits and mark heavy equipment with clear weight labels.
20. Schedule regular physical fitness assessments for employees handling heavy equipment.
21. Implement arc flash protection programs, including risk assessments and PPE suited for arc flash hazards.
22. Install remote operating switches to eliminate direct exposure.
23. Continuous monitoring of electrical systems with remote sensors to identify live parts.
24. Develop job-specific electrical safety training programs.
25. Conduct a zero-energy verification before the start of any work involving electrical systems.
26. Perform pre-work risk assessments specific to working at heights.
27. Increase supervision and ensure spotters are used during height work.
28. Implement a buddy system to monitor workers at heights.
29. Use mechanical lifts or mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) where feasible.
30. Mandate regular refresher training on fall protection for workers engaged in MEP work at heights.
31. Real-time remote monitoring of air quality inside confined spaces.
32. Implement a buddy system and require constant communication with a safety observer outside.
33. Install entry and exit alarms for confined spaces to monitor safe entry/exit.
34. Develop specific escape routes and clearly marked emergency exits for confined spaces.
35. Invest in confined space rescue equipment such as tripod systems and retrieval devices.

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