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ESHAC 9 Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) Nicolas Eke Helen Boyer www. europeanspallationsource. se

RAMS – Risk Assessment and Method Statements • • What is RAMS? Who carries it out? Main content of the RAMS? How it is working so far? 3

Installation Binder 04. Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) – – Installation sequence Equipment & resources Training & permits Etc. Template available (more details in the specific section) 4

What is a RAMS? What does RAMS stand for? - Risk Assessment and Method Statement What does a RAMS consist of? The RAMS consists of two parts: - A method statement, i. e. a detailed break down/description of the work to be carried out and material to be used to perform this task - A risk assessment, i. e. identify the risks associated to the work steps detailed in the method statement. What’s the purpose with a RAMS? - Systematically identify hazards and associated risks for an activity and determine if sufficient controls are in place (to reduce the risks to an acceptable level). For all workers/staff and fellow colleagues to take ownership and be more aware of their risks associated to their activities. Who is responsible for preparing the RAMS? - Supervisor for preparing it. In-Kind/ESS staff wishing to perform task onsite - Instrument Installation Lead for making sure it’s prepared. 5

Who is a RAMS for? • • Installation Package leader Area Co-ordinator Those working on the installation package Everyone in the area 6

What do I need to complete? Section 1: Method statement • Description of task – may already be covered by section 01 (scope of work) of the Installation binder • Sequence of work and duration – 7

RAMS - content Temporary services eg scaffold, site logistics Who is carrying out the work & appropriate training Any specific personal protective equipment Work permits required – eg hot works, crane, fork lift etc What equipment is to be used, so that we have better control of certified / non certified equipment entering site. • Changes to escape routes, isolation of services during the works • • • 8

RAMS – content 2 • Chemicals – why being used and form – Do personnel have the correct training and awareness of what is being used. – Need to consider if any medical surveillance also required; for certain allergenic chemicals it is required under Swedish law to offer medical surveillance, eg epoxy. Is there an alternative available? 9

RAMS Section 2 – Risk Assessment Initial Risk Rating No. Activity (A) Hazard (B) Who might be harmed and how? (C) S (D) L (E) Risk H, M, L (F) D Action to Mitigate Risk. Controls (G) Residual Risk Rating S (H) Risk L H, M, (I) L (J) 1. 2. 10

Example risk assessment for TTC workshop N No. o. Activity Person(s) at Person(s) Hazard(s) atrisk Initial Risk Residual Risk Rating Risk S S LL Mitigation/Controls H, M, Risk L Access into TTC by unauthorized Access into TTC by person(s). Unauthorized person(s) unauthorized person(s). 1. unaware of hazards and/or increase risk Unauthorized person(s) of hazards such as distractions or unaware of hazards unauthorized machine use. 1. and/or increase risk of hazards such as distractions or unauthorized machine Too many people in the TTC area when use. 2. work is taking place. Lack of specific safety Lack of awareness, specific lack of knowledge of safety TTC safety awareness, procedures. lack of knowledge Congestion/trippi of TTC ng/falling, safety increased procedures. distraction to machine operator(s), elevated noise. Tripping hazard at top of Tripping Unauthorized person(s), other Unauthoris 5 occupants of the ed TTC. person(s), 5 other occupants of the TTC. All occupants within the TTC. Any person(s) entering 4 4 2 20 4 H 8 Risk S LL S Secure boundary and entry and points to TTC Secure boundary with key/card access, physical barrier. entry points toand. TTC with Grant access only after person(s) key/card access, and have read the general safety rules and 3 1 physical barrier. Grant proceduresonly in ESS-0338596 and signed access after person(s) the authorization form. general Access controlled have read the 3 1 by SWOCOR. safety rules and procedures in ESSSWOCOR to minimize authorizedthe access 0338596 and signed to only those who have a valid reason to authorization form. Access be in TTC, and ensure minimum durations 4 1 controlled by Area Coof access is enforced. Stop all work if tour ordinator. Risk H, M, L 3 L 4 groups, etc. are larger than 10 persons. Install reflective anti-slip strip around top edge of Install reflective anti-slip strip around step and lower edge for 11

How do I approve the RAMS • The RAMS should be part of the Installation binder and submitted in time for the installation readiness review (IRR) • Review of RAMS should (minimum) involve Project ES&H and Area Coordinator • There may be comments / queries to resolve so work package leaders should not assume that work can start as soon as the RAMS has been submitted 12

What do I do with the RAMS once approved? Communicate the RAMS with those working in the area. Usually through daily briefings / tool box talks Update if things are found to be wrong or things change, communicate this with the Installation Co-ordinator / Area coordinator Inform team about updates through toolbox talks 13

How it is working so far? • Around six RAMS documents completed to date • Typical issues …. – Method statements have been completed ok. – Risk assessments have not necessarily been activity specific but more generic. – Reluctance to adopt a new system – old one worked fine approach. • Expect number to increase significantly as installation work increases next year. 14

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