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Pump Maintenance Risk Assessment

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Pump Maintenance Hazards & Controls

Review the key hazards, consequences and control measures for Pump Maintenance in a structured professional HSE format.

01
Hazard

Unexpected pump startup

Potential Consequence

Crushing or serious injury

Persons at Risk

Maintenance workers

Existing Controls

LOTO and zero-energy verification

Additional Controls

Verify all energy sources using a checklist

02
Hazard

Process fluid release

Potential Consequence

Chemical exposure or slip hazard

Persons at Risk

Maintenance crew

Existing Controls

Isolation and draining

Additional Controls

Provide catch trays and spill kit

03
Hazard

Handling heavy pump components

Potential Consequence

Crushing or musculoskeletal injury

Persons at Risk

Maintenance personnel

Existing Controls

Lifting equipment and suitable rigging

Additional Controls

Verify component weight before lifting

04
Hazard

Unexpected pump startup

Potential Consequence

Crushing, cutting or fatality

Persons at Risk

Maintenance personnel

Existing Controls

LOTO and zero-energy verification

Additional Controls

Independently verify electrical and process isolation before maintenance

05
Hazard

Hot or hazardous fluid remaining in pump

Potential Consequence

Burn or chemical exposure

Persons at Risk

Maintenance workers

Existing Controls

Drainage, flushing and process isolation

Additional Controls

Verify contents and temperature before opening the pump casing

06
Hazard

Contact with coupling or rotating parts

Potential Consequence

Hand or limb injury

Persons at Risk

Maintenance and operations personnel

Existing Controls

Guarding and controlled test run

Additional Controls

Do not operate equipment with guards removed and control the test area

07
Hazard

Residual process material when opening pump casing

Potential Consequence

Chemical or thermal injury

Persons at Risk

Maintenance personnel

Existing Controls

Drainage, flushing and isolation

Additional Controls

Verify zero pressure and safe temperature before opening the casing

08
Hazard

Unexpected pump rotor movement

Potential Consequence

Entrapment or laceration

Persons at Risk

Maintenance workers

Existing Controls

LOTO and mechanical restraint

Additional Controls

Verify isolation of motor and driven equipment separately

09
Hazard

Manual lifting of heavy pump components

Potential Consequence

Musculoskeletal or crushing injury

Persons at Risk

Maintenance crew

Existing Controls

Mechanical lifting and team handling

Additional Controls

Use suitable lifting equipment for casing, impeller or motor components

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Pump Maintenance RISK ASSESSMENT
SRN-HIRARC
Revision: 1.0
ACTIVITYPump MaintenanceCATEGORYMaintenance
#ActivityHazardConsequencePersons at RiskExisting Risk ControlLSRiskAction Required / Additional ControlsPerson in ChargeDue DateRLRSResidual Risk
01Pump MaintenanceUnexpected pump startupCrushing or serious injuryMaintenance workersLOTO and zero-energy verification3412
High
Verify all energy sources using a checklist--224
Low
02Pump MaintenanceProcess fluid releaseChemical exposure or slip hazardMaintenance crewIsolation and draining236
Medium
Provide catch trays and spill kit--122
Low
03Pump MaintenanceHandling heavy pump componentsCrushing or musculoskeletal injuryMaintenance personnelLifting equipment and suitable rigging3412
High
Verify component weight before lifting--224
Low
04Pump MaintenanceUnexpected pump startupCrushing, cutting or fatalityMaintenance personnelLOTO and zero-energy verification3515
High
Independently verify electrical and process isolation before maintenance--224
Low
05Pump MaintenanceHot or hazardous fluid remaining in pumpBurn or chemical exposureMaintenance workersDrainage, flushing and process isolation236
Medium
Verify contents and temperature before opening the pump casing--122
Low
06Pump MaintenanceContact with coupling or rotating partsHand or limb injuryMaintenance and operations personnelGuarding and controlled test run236
Medium
Do not operate equipment with guards removed and control the test area--122
Low
07Pump MaintenanceResidual process material when opening pump casingChemical or thermal injuryMaintenance personnelDrainage, flushing and isolation236
Medium
Verify zero pressure and safe temperature before opening the casing--122
Low
08Pump MaintenanceUnexpected pump rotor movementEntrapment or lacerationMaintenance workersLOTO and mechanical restraint339
Medium
Verify isolation of motor and driven equipment separately--122
Low
09Pump MaintenanceManual lifting of heavy pump componentsMusculoskeletal or crushing injuryMaintenance crewMechanical lifting and team handling3412
High
Use suitable lifting equipment for casing, impeller or motor components--224
Low
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