Risk Assessment Form

Reference
Department All RA Team Approved By:
No:

Process Administrative RA Leader: Signature: Name: Yap Han Kai RA-01

Ng Kim Teng

Activity / Location 13 Kaki Bukit Road 4 RA Member 1: Signature: Designation: Director Rev 0
#03-27
Bartley Biz Centre Lay Chee Seng
Sinapore 417807
Original 03/06/2019 RA Member 2: Signature: Date: 03/06/2019
Assessment Date
Ng King Hong

Last Review Date 03/06/2019 RA Member 3: Signature: Signature:

Next Review Date 02/06/2022 RA Member 4: Signature:

 Risk Assessment Form

Hazard Identification Risk Evaluation Risk Control

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Possible Risk Addi-
Ref Work Risk ntation Document Re-
Hazard Injury/ ill Existing Risk Controls S L Rati tional S L
Activity Rating Person & No. marks
health ng Controls
Due Date
1.0 Administrativ Static Musculos ■ Perform stretching or move 2 2 4 ■ Briefing 2 1 2 Ng Kim
e work at posture: keletal about regularly at their on office Teng
workstation Body is in Disorders workstations safety
same – Strains 18/06/19
unchanged
position for
long periods
1.1 Administrativ Improper Lower ■ Workstations should 2 2 4 ■ Briefing 2 1 2 Ng Kim
e work at sitting back pain enable employees to on office Teng
workstation posture maintain comfortable and safety
neutral body postures. 18/06/19
■ There should be enough
space for thighs and knees to
move
■ Knees should ideally be
bent at 90° or at a range
between 70° to 100°
■ Feet should be supported
■ Sit upright or slightly
reclined
■ Support back using chair
■ Adjust the chair so that the
feet can rest on the floor. If it
is possible, use a footrest
1.2 Administra- Office Musculos ■ Position frequently used 2 2 4 ■ Briefing 2 1 2 Ng Kim
tive work at ergonomics – keletal objects (e.g. telephone, on office Teng
workstation Poor Work Disorders stationery) within reach safety
surfaces – Strains ■ Keep the area below the 18/06/19
organization workstation clear of clutter.
■ Allow room for movement
and for legs to stretch

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1.3 Administra- Armed attack Fatality ■ Call 999 and report police 5 2 10 ■ Briefing 5 1 5 Ng Kim
tive work at immediately. on Teng
workstation ■ Appoint Sgsecure handling
representative. terrorism 18/06/19

1.4 Administra- Suspicious Fatality ■ Appoint Sgsecure 5 2 10 ■ Briefing 5 1 5 Ng Kim

tive work at parcel or representative. on Teng
workstation unmanned ■ Call 999 and report police handling
bag immediately. terrorism 18/06/19
containing ■ Do not open any
explosives suspicious bag.
2.0 Use of Prolonged Eye strain ■ Provide adequate (not too 2 1 2 Nil
computer staring into bright) lighting.
computer ■ Screen positioned in
screen position to avoid glare.
■ Suitable adjustment of
screen brightness
2.1 Use of Prolonged Wrist ■ Use wrist cushion 3 2 6 ■ Briefing 3 1 3 Ng Kim
computer typing injury ■ Take frequent breaks on office Teng
■ Job rotation safety
■ Use of ergonomically 18/06/19
design mouse.
■ Positioning of hands and
wrists away from edge of
table.
■ Adjust the height of the
keyboard so that the
forearms are parallel to the
floor or positioned slightly
downwards
■ Shoulder should be
relaxed. They should not be
hunched.

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2.2 Use of Poor Back pain ■ Adjust the monitor so that 2 1 2 Nil Ng Kim
computer positioning of the top of the screen is at Teng
monitor eye level
screen ■ Place the monitor at a 18/06/19
distance between 45cm and
70cm or about an arm’s
length
■ The centre of the screen
should be placed at an angle
of 15° below your eyes
■ Documents should be
placed between the keyboard
and screen, or next the
screen
3.0 Use of Prolonged Neck ■ Do not cradle phone 2 1 2 Nil Ng Kim
telephone use of strain, between neck and shoulder Teng
telephone shoulder ■ Hold the phone in your
strain hand 18/06/19
■ Perform simple stretching
■ Use a headset (if required)
3.1 Use of Improper Lower ■ Use low back support while 2 1 2 Nil
telephone sitting back pain sitting
posture ■ Ergonomically designed
chairs
■ Take short breaks
4.0 Stacking / Loose items Struck by ■ Exercise caution during 3 1 3 Nil Ng Kim
Retrieving of falling off falling stacking Teng
items from during object ■ Stable stacking
cabinet stacking causing ■ Use a step-ladder to avoid 18/06/19
bruises / tip-toeing
head
injuries

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health ng Controls
Due Date
5.0 Use of Caught by Cuts ■ Interlocking device 3 1 3 Nil Ng Kim
photocopier machine ■ If removing the jammed Teng
papers from the photocopier
is too dangerous (i.e. hard to 18/06/19
reach), contact the
photocopying service
company.
■ Guarding available to
prevent contact with moving
parts
5.1 Use of Paper jam Burn ■ Look at photocopier screen 2 2 4 ■ Briefing 2 1 2 Ng Kim
photocopier to find out location of jam on office Teng
■ Always turn off photocopier safety
using on/off switch before 18/06/19
removing a paper jam
■ If removing the jammed
papers from the photocopier
is too dangerous (i.e. hard to
reach), contact the
photocopying service
company.
5.2 Use of Noise Irritation ■ Place machine in separate 2 1 2 Nil
photocopier room
■ Regular maintenance
■ Replace with quieter
machine
6.0 Use of paper Sharp blade Cuts ■ Keep fingers away from the 3 2 6 ■ Briefing 3 1 3 Ng Kim
cutter metal edge when the cutting on office Teng
arm is raised; safety
18/06/19

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health ng Controls
Due Date
6.1 Use of paper Unintended Cuts ■ Ensure the paper cutter is 3 2 6 ■ Briefing 3 1 3 Ng Kim
cutter movement of on a solid work platform at on office Teng
cutting arm table height; safety
■ Ensure there are no 18/06/19
overhead objects that may
accidentally fall and trigger
the cutting arm;
■ Ensure that the paper
cutter has sufficient space
around it to be used safely;
■ ensure that there is
sufficient visibility that is clear
to others approaching from
behind you that you are
using a paper cutter.
■ Do not move the
equipment when the cutting
arm is raised;
■ Store with the cutting arm
in the down position, set far
enough back so as not to
protrude beyond the edge of
the table and accidentally be
bumped by passersby
7.0 Use of paper Paper jam Cuts / ■ Ensure that staples and 3 2 6 ■ Briefing 3 1 3 Ng Kim
shredder Amputatio paper clips have been on office Teng
n removed from all paper; safety
■ Do not over-feed the 18/06/19
shredder with paper – no
more than 10 sheets unless
otherwise stated;
■ Never insert fingers or any
other object into the opening;

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health ng Controls
Due Date
■ Always turn off and unplug
the machine before servicing
7.1 Use of paper Loose Cuts / ■ Keep all loose articles of 3 2 6 ■ Briefing 3 1 3 Ng Kim
shredder articles Amputatio clothing, jewellery, hair or on office Teng
n other objects away from the safety
opening; 18/06/19
8.0 Use of Overloaded Electric ■ Do not overload electrical 3 2 6 ■ Briefing 3 1 3 Ng Kim
electrical power shocks, points on Teng
appliance / circuits electric electrical
equipment fires safety 18/06/19
8.1 Use of Unsafe Electric ■ Keep power cords from 3 2 6 ■ Briefing 3 1 3 Ng Kim
electrical positioning of shocks, heat, water and oil on Teng
appliance / electrical electric ■ Avoid placing power cords electrical
equipment cords burns, under carpets or heavy safety 18/06/19
fires furniture
8.2 Use of Defective Electric ■ Remove defective 5 2 10 ■ Inspect 5 1 5 Ng Kim
electrical electrical shocks, electrical appliances and Teng
appliance / appliance electric immediately. Send them for maintain
equipment burns, repair or discard them. electrical 18/06/19
fires appliance
s and
their
power
cords
regularly.
9.0 Working in Stuffy Discomfor ■ Notify building 2 1 2 Nil
an air- environment t management of condition
conditioned ■ Temperature and wind
environment speed setting of air
conditioner
9.1 Working in Thermal Thermal ■ Notify building 2 1 2 Nil
an air- hazard discomfor management of condition
t

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Activity Rating Person & No. marks
health ng Controls
Due Date
conditioned ■ Temperature and wind
environment speed setting of air
conditioner

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Risk Matrix
Likelihood/ Severity Rare Remote Occasional Frequent Almost Risk level
(1) (2) (3) (4) Certain (5)
Catastrophic (5) 5 10 15 20 25 Low Risk
Major (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Moderate (3) 3 6 9 12 15 Medium
Minor (2) 2 4 6 8 10 Risk
Negligible (1) 1 2 3 4 5 High Risk

Assessment of Severity
Level Severity Description
5 Catastrophic Fatality, fatal diseases or multiple major injuries.
Major Serious injuries or life-threatening occupational disease (includes amputations, major fractures, multiple injuries, occupational
4
cancer, acute poisoning).
Moderate Injury requiring medical treatment or ill-health leading to
3
disability (includes lacerations, burns, sprains, minor fractures, dermatitis, deafness, work-related upper limb disorders).
2 Minor Injury or ill-health requiring first-aid only (includes minor cuts and bruises, irritation, ill-health with temporary discomfort).
1 Negligible Not likely to cause injury or ill-health

Assessment of Likelihood
Level Severity Description
1 Rare Not expected to occur but still possible.
2 Remote Not likely to occur under normal circumstances
3 Occasional Possible or known to occur.
4 Frequent Common occurrence.
5 Almost Certain Continual or repeating experience.

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