Observation, Hazards, Risk and recommendation found in welding work

Observation:

1. Carrying welding work in wet conditions;
2. No slope and shoring of soil maintained in excavation.

Hazards:

1. Fall of person in the excavation;
2. Collapse of excavation hazard;
3. Incompetency of the welder is hazard;
4. Defective welding machine hazard;
5. Wet conditions hazard;
6. Electric ⚡ is hazard.

Risk:

1. Chances damage of cable which may lead to electrocution in the result of fatality;
2. Slip and trip may lead to fall on same floor resulting cuts and abrasions on skin and personal injury;
3. Back pain may result of improper posture of the body during working in excavation.

Recommendations:

1. Job specific PPE’s shall be mandatory;
2. Provide and ensure that there no ergonomic hazard in the workplace
3. Specific signage shall be displayed;
4. Fire extinguisher shall be provide;
5. Ensure that the welder is competent;
6. Ensure that welding machine is being inspected on regular basis;
7. Check that no wet / water in the hot work premises;
8. Check and ensure that area is safe for work;
9. Ensure that excavation is hard barricaded.