LW03-Use of Welding Umbrella

Ref: NR/SP/OHS/00102 Issue: 03

Date: June 2005

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Network Rail Work Activity Risk Assessment

Work Activity Assessed:

Live Working Under OLE Use of Welding Umbrella

Ref. No. NR/L3/ MTC/ WARA/LW03

Function:

Maintenance Discipline or Department:

All Disciplines

Location/site of work activity:

Generic Date Assessment carried out:

January 2008

Groups at risk:

Maintenance staff Previous assessments superseded:

Various from former IMCs

Name: Positions: Nigel Edwards Programme Manager NST Standards Process and

Procedures

Persons carrying out assessment:

Reviewed and Approved by:

R.Staughton R.Cameron

Safety Procedures Engineer Head of Maintenance Workforce Safety

Date of acceptance and publication:

22/01/2008 Planned review date:

22/01/2008


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Ref. No. LW03

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Component of Activity

Hazards Consequences Existing Controls S L R Additional Controls S L R Specialised Risk Assessment

Working on or near the line

Trains Fatality Major Injury

Rule Book RIMINI Plan See GH1

5 2 7


Electrocution

Fatality Major Injury

See GH06 (OLE) See GA20 (DC Areas) Insulated tools and shields must be used in vicinity of conductor rails

5 2 7


Wet weather leading to: Poor underfoot conditions Flooding

NR RB Module M4 Floods & Snow Flood action procedure (Including action plans) CE/P/002 for structures

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Biological

INFORMATION SOURCES Reference COSHH Manual Legionella Biological Hazards Leptospirosis Company procedure for disposal of sharps Other Controls Pre-work briefing Good personal hygiene Cover any cuts/abrasions Wash exposed skin prior to eating, smoking or drinking Adequate washing facilities Local managers to run showers at HOT FOR 5 MINUTES WEEKLY to eliminate legionella See GH07

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Working on railway infrastructure

Underfoot conditions:

On snow or icy conditions On track On stairs Over objects On oil/grease From vehicle steps On poor walking routes

Where snow covers lineside, check proposed walking route with a stick or implement to ensure sound footing ahead Sand/grit to be used where available Extra caution to be taken when walking on snow or icy conditions Do not walk on sleepers (Rule Book Module G) Approved safety footwear Use appropriate lighting Use non slip surfaces where possible Survey pegs to be painted Good house keeping Authorised walking routes through work site/access points Take extra care in and around S & C; Lubricators, signals and stations Do not step from moving vehicles (Rule book module G) Group Standard GC/RSO 128-Specification for cess walkways

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Darkness

Hit by train by darkness Objects/debris blown onto and hanging from live OLE

GREEN ZONE WORKING ONLY INFORMATION SOURCES Modular Rule Book Sec G high visibility Modular Rule Book sec G Pee Wee/TOWS Modular Rule Book sec G Hand lamp (Working in Darkness/Tunnel) Temporary site lighting broadsheets Ensure adequate lighting Caution to be taken following and during windy conditions Report any objects or debris hanging from OLE to electrical Control Room immediately- DO NOT APPROACH!!!

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Electrocution OLE Death Pre-Use inspection Before use the umbrella shall be inspected to confirm: a) The umbrella is numbered and has an approval certificate. b) The umbrella is in good condition. ECR notification The ECR shall be informed in writing that work is to take place inside 2.75 metres (9 feet) and notified on completion, to ensure that re-energisation is not initiated without consultation until the work is completed. Team Briefing The entire team shall be

briefed that the OLE is Live and which Tools /Equipment, can be used,

Approved welding umbrella, welding equipment, slewing bars and straight edges these shall not be raised above head height.

All staff within the working party shall sign the briefing form and confirm understanding.

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Lack of Competence

OLE Major Injury The competence to use the umbrella under live OLE must be recorded in the welders competence record card.

4 1 5

Loss of Control / Encroachment

High wind speeds/ gusts

or Train drafts

Major Injury Wind strength. An assessment of weather conditions should be made prior to erection and during use, including weather forecasts to assess the effect high winds may have - do not use if wind is strong or gusting

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Manual handling

lifting moving or carrying tools/mtls/equipment

1. insufficient employees/contractors to lift/move/carry

2. insufficient lighting

3. adverse weather conditions

4. poor ground conditions

5. contents likely to move during transit

6. unknown weight

7. sharp edges material may be

hot/cold

Manual Handling of Loads Operations Regs 1992 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs 1999 Trained and competent personnel Use of mechanical lifting equipment Manual Handling training for employees Method statements & site specific briefing outlining hazards which may effect employees carrying, moving, and carrying including: Provide suitable lighting during periods of darkness Route to be taken is free from hazards were reasonably practicable Sharp edges are protected or staff have suitable PPE (gloves) Assess the load, weight contents likely to shift all to be known prior to lifting or a trial lift is carried out with sufficient resources to undertake the lift safely.


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All Tasks Young person (16 18 years old)

Inexperience Lack of awareness Immaturity

See GA42

All Tasks Lone workers

See GA10

All Tasks New and expectant mothers

Fainting Miscarriage

See GA43

Disposal of equipment

Legal Prosecution All redundant equipment to be removed from site and disposed of in accordance with the Network Rail Environmental Management System.

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Testing and repairs to electrical equipment

Electrocution

Burns / death Isolate and test to ensure not live, use personal locks where necessary. Only competent staff to work on low voltage electrical installations

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Ref. No. LW03 Additional local condition factors that should be considered


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Manual Handling Operations Risk Assessment Filter

Work Activity Risk Assessment Reference No. ..

Activity Assessed Assessed by .. Component of Activity

WARA risk classification

1 2 3 4

Y/N

Further controls identified (carry back to WARA)

Specialist MHO risk assessment required Y/N

Lifting and Lowering Weight outside guidelines according to body zone?

Y/N Y/N

Repetitive lifting/lowering -more than twice per minute?

Y/N Y/N

Twisting motion - more than 45 degrees?

Y/N Y/N

Carrying Load supported some distance away from the body?

Y/N Y/N

Load carried more than 10m distance?

Y/N Y/N

Hands below knuckle height or above elbow height when carrying/lifting.?

Y/N Y/N

Pushing and Pulling Excessive force required to move load?

Y/N Y/N

Excessive force required to keep load in motion?

Y/N Y/N

Refer to Appendix D of NR/SP/OHS/00102 for guidance on completing this form


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Noise Risk Assessment Filter


Activity Assessed . Assessed by ..

1 Component(s) of Activity

2 WARA risk classification

Manufacturers/Measurement Data (where available)

3 Name of Tool/Equipment/Noise source

4 Suppliers/Manufacturers/ Measurement Information available Y/N

Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N

5 Continuous Noise Level dBA.

6 Impact Noise Level dB(C) (if applicable)

Listening Checks (where manufacturers/measurement data is not available)

7 Difficulty being heard at 2m (85dB(A))

8 Difficulty being heard at 1m (90dB(A))

Estimation of Noise Exposure

9 Estimated usage time (hrs.)

10 Noise exposure points (from Table 1)

11 Total noise exposure points

12 Estimated Noise Exposure (dB) (from Table 2)



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Hand-Arm Vibration Risk Assessment Filter


Activity Assessed . Assessed by ..

1 Component(s) of Activity

2 WARA risk classification

Manufacturers/Measurement Data (where available)

3 Name of Tool/Equipment/Vibration source

4 Suppliers/Manufacturers/ Field Measurement Information available Y/N

Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N

5 Vibration Level (m/s2) from available information

6 Source of information

Estimation of Hand-Arm Vibration Exposure

7 Estimated usage time (hrs.)

8 HAV exposure points (from Table 1)

9 Total HAV exposure points

10 Estimated HAV Exposure (m/s2 A(8)) (from Table 2)


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LW03-Use of Welding Umbrella