Insufficient lighting
Trips, falls or operational errors
Night-shift workers
Permanent and temporary lighting
Verify adequate lighting levels in critical work areas
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Trips, falls or operational errors
Night-shift workers
Permanent and temporary lighting
Verify adequate lighting levels in critical work areas
Reduced attention and increased error risk
Night-shift workers
Shift and rest arrangements
Assess fatigue for safety-critical tasks
Delayed emergency response
Night personnel
Designated supervision and communication channels
Verify emergency support is available during night shift
Trip, fall or task error
Night workers
Temporary lighting
Verify lighting on work and access routes
Loss of attention and error
Night-shift workers
Breaks and shift planning
Control long shifts and excessive fatigue
Vehicle-pedestrian collision
Drivers and pedestrians
Reflective PPE and site lighting
Use additional lighting in critical traffic areas
Trip or fall
Night workers
Temporary lighting and inspection
Check lighting levels on access and escape routes before the shift
Reduced attention or operational error
Night-shift workers
Breaks and shift planning
Limit extended working hours and monitor signs of fatigue
Vehicle-pedestrian collision
Drivers and pedestrians
Vehicle lighting and reflective PPE
Use additional lighting and reflective signage in traffic areas
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Start Risk Assessment| ACTIVITY | Night Work | CATEGORY | Work Conditions |
| # | Activity | Hazard | Consequence | Persons at Risk | Existing Risk Control | L | S | Risk | Action Required / Additional Controls | Person in Charge | Due Date | RL | RS | Residual Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Night Work | Insufficient lighting | Trips, falls or operational errors | Night-shift workers | Permanent and temporary lighting | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Verify adequate lighting levels in critical work areas | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 02 | Night Work | Fatigue | Reduced attention and increased error risk | Night-shift workers | Shift and rest arrangements | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Assess fatigue for safety-critical tasks | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 03 | Night Work | Reduced supervision and support | Delayed emergency response | Night personnel | Designated supervision and communication channels | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Verify emergency support is available during night shift | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 04 | Night Work | Inadequate lighting | Trip, fall or task error | Night workers | Temporary lighting | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Verify lighting on work and access routes | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 05 | Night Work | Fatigue | Loss of attention and error | Night-shift workers | Breaks and shift planning | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Control long shifts and excessive fatigue | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 06 | Night Work | Reduced vehicle visibility | Vehicle-pedestrian collision | Drivers and pedestrians | Reflective PPE and site lighting | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Use additional lighting in critical traffic areas | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 07 | Night Work | Poorly lit stairs or access routes during night work | Trip or fall | Night workers | Temporary lighting and inspection | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Check lighting levels on access and escape routes before the shift | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 08 | Night Work | Increased fatigue during night work | Reduced attention or operational error | Night-shift workers | Breaks and shift planning | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Limit extended working hours and monitor signs of fatigue | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |
| 09 | Night Work | Reduced visibility during night vehicle operations | Vehicle-pedestrian collision | Drivers and pedestrians | Vehicle lighting and reflective PPE | 2 | 3 | 6 Medium | Use additional lighting and reflective signage in traffic areas | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 Low |