RISK ASSESSMENT FOR APPLICATION OF ROAD MARKING

 

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR APPLICATION OF ROAD MARKING

This HSE document, uploaded by RAMSPROZONE, assesses the risks involved in applying road markings. It identifies potential hazards associated with traffic control, material handling, and exposure to chemicals. By outlining control measures, this risk assessment aims to minimize dangers faced by workers and ensure a safe work environment during road marking projects.

Tasks

1. Deployment of Manpower
2. Vehicles /Plant Equipment over movements, for Delivery of materials and equipment. 
3. Application of painting 
4. (Road marking using a Painting Machine)
5. Sharp edges
6. Manual Handling and use of Sharp Edge
7. Electricity
8. Use of power tools such as Grinder /Cutter 
9. Use of hand tools
10. Working under direct sunlight / high temperature / Hot Air
11. Environmental Impacts
12. Housekeeping

Potential Hazard & Aspect

• Untrained Personnel,
• Unsuitable PPE,
• Workers without Induction Training
• collision with operatives,
• use of uncertified plant and equipment, offloaded an uneven Base at ground Tripping Hazard and Obstructed Accesses if offloaded at the accesses
• Hazardous fumes/vapors, 
• Fire hazards
• Soil contamination
• Conflict between various users. 
• Being hit by moving machinery and vehicles.  
• Use of scrapper
• Slip trip and fall.
• Poor lighting
• Improper access and egress.
• Congested workstation
• Slip of object
• Heavier loads than your lifting capacity
• Improper hold/grip
• Manual Handling
• Flying particles.
• Hard surfaces.
• Sharp edges.
• Working without PPEs.
• Poor cable management
• Incompetent team.
• Use of a knife
• another sharp edge
• Poor supervision and monitoring
• Electrical works 
• Electrical hazards
• Hearing impairment due to noise,
• Excessive vibration and/or noise,
• Poor working posture,
• Defective tools,
• Electrocution
• Improper selection of hand tools, damaged and defective hand tools

Control Measures

A

• Provide adequate training to the workforce regarding hazards associated with their work. 
• Ensure Full supervision for the use of PPE. 
• Before work safety induction and Risk Assessment Briefing
• Workers are provided with sufficient information and instruction through the TBT for the safe performance of the task including safe manual handling techniques.
• Workers and other staff should be competent enough and they should be conducting daily TBT before work. 
• All new workers shall attend the HSE induction training and unindicted workers will not be allowed to enter the site. The concerned Engineer/ or Forman should inform the site HSE about the arrival of new workers. 
• Daily Task Briefing shall be conducted. 
• Provide adequate training to the workforce regarding hazards associated with their work. 

B

• Effective traffic management system to be set up and monitored.
• Ensure the equipment is in good condition and certified.
• Ensure pre-use inspection and proper maintenance for equipment/vehicle 
• Provide all necessary PPE and toolbox talk training before starting the work.
• Adequate warning signs and exclusion zones shall be provided in every workplace.
• Segregation of pedestrian walkways and isolation of materials offloading and stacking area.
• Competent flagman to be present to signal reversing vehicle, reversing of vehicle to be avoided where practicable.
• All plants/vehicles are to be controlled by competent banks man.
• Ensure the PTW system is in place. 
• All the equipment must be inspected and certified, ensure the competent operator /driver for all equipment. 
• All the work crews shall be adequately trained through induction, and awareness Avoid Repeated bending, twisting, and stretching while handling the load
• Materials shall be stored at a designated storage area.

C

• 3rd. Party certificate of the equipment and operators to be verified and secured.
• Designated chemical storage/mixing area shall be enclosed, properly ventilated, and maintain a safe distance from any source of ignition.
• Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers shall be deployed in the area.
• In case the paints are to be transferred to another container, they shall be labeled accordingly.
• The area should be cordoned off and signage to be placed.
• Drip trays are to be provided during transferring to the painting machine tank to prevent soil contamination.
• Leftover paints, thinners, used brushes, etc. are highly flammable and a potential source of fire, they shall be properly disposed of not left unattended.
• Copy of MSDS shall be maintained in the workplace and as well as in the storage area.
• Proper respiratory protection and other 
• PPE shall be worn as per MSDS.
• And all potential hazards communicated to involved parties
• Empty paint/chemical containers shall be disposed of properly.
• Back up alarm while reversing heavy equipment
• Trained flagmen to be deputed.
• Proper signage to be installed,
• Proper lighting will be installed
• Ensure adequate PPEs

D

• Ensure approved MSRA and communication to all crew. 
• Ensure safe platform and cable management.
• Suitable egress and egress to be ensured before start.
• Provide adequate gloves to protect from a finger injury
• Communicate the hazards and consequences to the involved team while using sharp objects
• Ensure the below floor / underneath the work areas are barricaded and displayed signs.
• Ensure housekeeping and lighting.
• Ensure adequate protection of sharp edges
• Adequate illumination system to be arranged before commencing painting works for at least 53.764 LUX.

E

• Ensure approved MSRA.
• Ensure to communicate the 
• Ensure to use of the materials lifter while fixing the load and shall be lifted with two workers Ensure to use the cotton gloves to protect from sharp edges.
• Make sure the load is not carried out for long distances.
• Avoid any jerky or twisted movement and don’t carry the load that will obscure your vision.
• Load shall not have lifted above shoulder height.
• Ensure good grip, and good footing and close the load to the man lifting
• Enhance proper lifting technique as below:
• Bend from your hips and knees.
• Grip the load firmly.
• Hold the load close to your body.
• Don’t lift and twist of side bend.
• Control your posture and activate your core stability muscles immediately before lifting.
• Ensure portable drinking water and proceed to the rest area once feel dizzy.

F

• Awareness to be conducted on electrical safety
• Electrical cables shall not be allowed to lie in water
• Works will not be performed in wet conditions
• 3-pin plug top/ industrial socket shall be used for power connection 
• Only trained and experienced electricians to work with electrical equipment.
• Ensure Exclusion zone

G

• Inspection of portable power tools before use
• Monthly color coding system should be followed and recorded
• Switch off the power supply & secure the power tools in a safe place after use.
• Use Insulated electrical tools.
• Use trained and competent workers.
• 1 1OV power tools to be used 
• Electrical appliances shall be protected from the ingression of water
• Only authorized persons shall Carry out electrical connections and inspections 
• Three pin plugs top and industrial sockets shall be used for power connections 
• Regular maintenance,
• Power tool shall be inspected and maintained regularly and should be color-coded
• Ensure proper grounding and earthling and use of ELCB  
• Appropriate accessories should be used 
• Prolonged exposure to high noise and dust to be minimized 
• Spark potential power tools operation should be away from combustible items 
• Proper working platform to be provided for safe working postures.
• Power tool shall not be used without a guard
• Power tool shall be operated by trained persons
• Use job-related PPE
• Avoid overloading of extension boards/sockets 
• Equipment shall be subjected to appropriate approvals 
• Rubber part shall be placed on the handle to minimize the vibration effort 
• Use ear plug (mandatory)

H

• Hand tools should be visually inspected for defects, before use
• Never use damaged blunt or broken tools to avoid injury.
• Select the right tools for the right job.
• Ensure hand tools are stored according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Ensure hands are not in direct line of fire while working with hand tools.
• Ensure appropriate PPE at all times. 

I

• Provide awareness training for all employees regarding heat stress and its risk associated with their work
• Make them aware of the emergency procedures during heat stress.
• Temperature to be monitored frequently using TWL device.
• Provide a shaded rest area with Mist fans for workers.
• Do not work under direct sunlight during the peak hours in summer months. Between 12.30 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. and too hot and humid conditions. 
• Wear suitable clothing (cotton) to cover body parts as much as possible to minimize exposure.
• Apply sunscreen lotions on exposed body parts to minimize the risk of heat rashes and sunburn.
• Provide a safe workplace.
• Provide adequate ventilation and fans at the workplace.
• Provide plenty of fluids, juice/ drinking water/ electrolytes to employees.
• Avoid prolonged exposure in the hot work environment.
• Provision of welfare facilities such as toilets, Rest shelters, and Cool Drinking Water
• Water intake and proper rest breaks are to be followed.
• Ensure the medical condition of workers and staff.

J

• Procurement of fuel-efficient vehicles and/or equipment 
• Procure fuel only from approved sources - low Sulphur 
• Switch off vehicles and equipment when not in use 
• Implementation of Waste Management Plan 
• Dust suppression by frequent water spray at access roads
• Enclosure or siting of noisy equipment and machinery away from personnel 
• Reuse of materials where possible, recycle all relevant materials
• Proper manual handling techniques
• Hazardous waste shall be stored safely and securely to ensure no damage and uncontrolled leakages occur
• Regular housekeeping of work area a Washing facilities
• Fire extinguishers in the work area have to be provided

K

• Material shall be stacked properly.
• Separate areas should be used for different materials.
• Housekeeping should be done daily.
• Skip must be provided to the site Segregation area should be maintained at all times. Signage to be provided to the segregation area
• Keep combustible materials in the work area only in the amount needed for the job. When they are needed for the job. When they are unneeded, move them to an assigned safe storage area.
• Store quick-burning, flammable materials in designated locations away from ignition sources.