General Risk Assessment Assessment Risk Rating Score Subject for Assessment
People at risk
Hazard Effect
Risk Control Measures
Risk after taking Control measures
Action By Whom
Severity of Exposure
Likelihood of Exposure
Risk Rating
General safety
Ensure that proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.PPE should be suitable for the job it is entended for use and kept clean at all times. PPE should be properly stored as per manufacturer instructions. PPE should be inspected regularly and any defects or damage reported to the Supervisor/ manager for repair/ replacement.Damaged PPE should be tagged before removal from operations to indicate it is not intended for use.
6
5
30
6 5
Project Manager Contractor
General safety
All tools used should be suitable for the purpose. Ensure the area of work is clean and dry to prevent any slip& trip incidents /accidents.Ensure adequate signage is placed in order to identify the risks present (if any) to the general public and workers within the area.Loose clothes and jewellary should be avoided at all times when working with and on machinery with moving parts.Ensure good housekeeping is maintained at all times to ensure prevention of fires. All high risk work to be carried out must be assessed by means of a risk assessment. All safety guards (if applicable) should be replaced once work is finished and checked by the supervisor.Post appropriate "Work in Progress" sign in front of the equipment if left unattended.
5
3
15
65
Project Manager Contractor
equipment.
Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
General
Public / Contractors
Public / Contractors
4/5
General Risk Assessment Assessment Recommendations/ Recommendations / Remarks
Subject for Assessment Assessment
High - Immediate Immediate
PRIORITY PRIORITY
Medium -within 3 weeks
Low - within 3 months
RISK RATING SCALES: Likelihood (L)
Severity (S)
1
Very Unlikely
1
Negligble
2
Unlikely
2
First-aid Injury
3
May happen
3
Minor Injury
4
Likely
4
Major
5
Very Likely
5
Severe
6
Certain or imminent
6
Fatality
Risk Rating (LxS) 1-7
Low (Acceptable)
8-16
Medium (Unacceptable)
17-36
High
Likelihood
Risk Rating
y t i r e v e S
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
2
4
6
8
10
12
3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6
6 8 10 12
9 12 15 18
12 16 20 24
15 20 25 30
18 24 30 36
NB: Compliance acceptance a acceptance cceptance are based on number below 6 on the above above risk rating matrix
