KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY
COLD  HOT  ENTRY 
Location
Department / Division
Area / Unit
Description of Activity
Estimated Number of Persons likely to be exposed
No Hazard
1 Hazards from the connected
equipment
2 Scaffolding Erection,
Modification & Dismantling:
 Fall of personnel from
height
 Fall of material from
height
 Collapsing of Scaffold
 Exposure to Toxic
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MAA  MAB  SHU  LM  OTHER  Reference Number MAA-OA8-U61-WPRA-18-2221
Operations Date 30/07/2018
Area –8 ,Unit -61,TK-61-273
Review Date
(MTBE Tank, Floating Roof)
Scaffolding Erection, Modification and Dismantling – Tank External.
Note: The tank is positively isolated, opened and cleaned prior to this risk assessment.
Mitigation (Precaution taken) Residual
Likelihood Severity Risk Likelihood Severity
Consider KNPC Standards/Codes/Practices. Risk
3 3 Alert  Tank shall be positively isolated from all sources as 2 2 Care
per the approved blind list.
 Blinding shall be done as per the approved blind list
using standard rated blinds.
 Physically verify that all blinds are present.
 A copy of the blind list shall be kept at job location.
3 3 Alert  Carry out Gas test. If gas test results are okay as per 2 2 Care
the permit requirement, permit the activity by
appropriate work permit.
 Required work permits shall be obtained before
starting the job.
 Scaffolding permits shall be executed and signed by
KNPC approved scaffold supervisor.
 Only trained and certified Scaffolders shall be
engaged for the erection/dismantling of the scaffold.
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 (H2S)& Flammable  Condition of scaffold materials shall be checked
Gases prior to use.
 Heat Stress  The area shall be barricaded for unauthorized entry
into the scaffold erection/dismantling area.
 No other parallel work shall be allowed in the area
below the scaffold erection/dismantling activity.
 Use buckets with rope for loose nuts, bolts and other
materials.
 Ensure to use the brass hammer.
 Personnel carrying out scaffold erection/dismantling
shall wear full body safety harness with double
lanyard and shall be latched while working at
height.
 The safety harness shall be tied with a dedicated life
line and same shall be hooked / tied to a permanent
structure.
 Number of personnel and other materials on the
scaffolding shall be restricted as per scaffolding
load bearing capacity.
 A RED tag shall be provided while erecting /
dismantling the scaffold.
 After completion of erection of the scaffold, the
same shall be inspected and tagged. Ensure GREEN
tag on the scaffold before using it.
 Scaffold shall be inspected as per KNPC approved
checklist and certified by competent personnel in
every 7 days.
 Alteration/Modification of the scaffold shall be
carried out by competent personnel and shall be
recertified after completion.
 While utilizing portable ladders three-point contact
shall be maintained at all times.
 Personnel shall not be on any scaffold or other
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3 Personal Injury due to Slips,
Trips & Falls
4 Poor hazard communication
5 Difficulty in access/
Escape
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temporary elevated work area during heavy rains,
storms or high winds, sustained winds more than 65
kmph (40 mph) - unless the scaffold or working
level is indoors or otherwise unaffected by the
weather conditions.
 Scaffolders and Scaffolding supervisors shall audit
on each shift of scaffolding use in order to ensure
the integrity of scaffold and ensure on gaps between
planks.
 All openings on the scaffolding platforms shall be
protected with hard barricading (guard-rails and toe-
board) or by providing safety nets.
 Provide sufficient cold water and rest work cycle for
the workers.
 Wear H2S monitor with valid calibration.
 Vehicle shall be allowed for loading and unloading
the materials and Separate Hot Work permit shall be
issued for the vehicle entry.
 Other precautions outlined in the work permit shall
be followed.
3 3 Alert  Minimum personnel shall be involved in the job. 2 2 Care
 Proper housekeeping shall be maintained at all
times in the work area.
 Use suitable PPE as mentioned in work permit at all
times in the work area.
3 3 Alert  Conduct Safety talk before starting the job. 2 2 Care
 Explain above precautions in language craftsman
can understand.
 Explain precautions in work permit, associated
permits & authorisations
 Verify they have understood properly
3 3 Alert  Keep access clear; ensure workers can escape easily 2 2 Care
in case of emergency. Follow the wind sock
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 direction to reach the nearest transfer point.
 Workers shall be mindful about the presence of the
materials lying on the ground to avoid tripping.
 Materials shall be laid in a manner that does not
block descend from scaffold.
 Perform regular housekeeping at the end of the job
ensuring no left over materials.
 For any other activity (not mentioned above), separate risk assessment will be done based on
the nature of the activity.
Specific prevention and protection measures
 Work Permit System & Risk Assessment HSE-TSSA-06-2029, Scaffolds, and Ladders & Work at
KNPC references:
heights safe work practices HSE-TSSA-06-2015, and all related procedure shall be followed.
 Keep blind list, risk assessment, and permits at site.
Key: ALARM – Serious or major harm will probably occur ALERT – Moderate harm probable, major harm unlikely to occur
CAUTION – Minor harm probable, major harm unlikely to occur CARE – Minor harm possible, major harm very unlikely to occur
Operations Maint/Constr. Maint/Constr. Safety Engr.
Section Head Safety Engr. (KNPC) Others
Controller Engr.(KNPC) Engr.(Contractor) Contractor

Signature

Name

Empl #

Note:
1. Master Copy (original) shall be retained in file for record and future reference.
2. Photocopy shall be attached with work permit.
3. Ref. No. guidance: Ex. LOCATION-DEPT./DIV.RISK ANALYSIS-YEAR-SERIAL NO.eg.1. MAA-XXXXRA-05-1001, 2.PRJ-XXXRA-05-1001.
4. If same Risk assessment is being used again, it must be reviewed to check relevancy.
5. WPRA shall be reviewed every month.
6. WPRA compliance checklist for the mitigation measures identified specific to the hazards and the same to be signed by the work permit executor and
issuer once in a 7 days or as per the frequency decided by WPRA team, whichever is less.
7. WPRA compliance checklist for the mitigation measures identified specific to the hazards and the same to be signed by the work permit executor and
issuer once in a 7 days or as per the frequency decided by WPRA team, whichever is less.

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