Steel Pipe Risk Assessment Guide and Major Hazards

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1. What is a Steel Pipe?
2. Key Hazards of Steel Pipe
3. 5-Step Risk Assessment Procedure for Steel Pipe
4. Sample Steel Pipe Risk Assessment Table
5. Practical Tips
6. Relevant Regulations & References (Korea-based)
 7. Conclusion

 

🧰 1. What is a Steel Pipe?

Steel pipes are widely used as temporary materials on construction sites. They serve as structural support or connection members in scaffolding, shoring, and formwork systems. While known for their durability and tensile strength, steel pipes are heavy and pose various hazards during handling. Therefore, strict safety management is essential.

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🔧 2. Major Hazards of Steel Pipes

Category	Hazard	Description
Falling	Drop during work	Risk of falling from height or truck due to unsecured loading conditions
Crushing	Finger/foot pinching	Accidents where hands or feet are caught between pipes during loading/unloading
Tipping	Toppling during stacking	Vertical stacking can lead to imbalance and pipe collapse
Puncture	Sharp edges	Risk of cuts or puncture wounds due to unprocessed or sharp cut ends
Musculoskeletal	Repetitive heavy lifting	Repeated manual handling can cause back, shoulder, or joint injuries

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⚠️ 3. 5-Step Risk Assessment Process for Steel Pipes

1. Hazard Identification
   Detect risks during handling, stacking, disassembly, etc.
2. Risk Evaluation
   Evaluate risk using the formula: Risk = Frequency (F) × Severity (S)
3. Prioritization
   Set action priority based on risk levels
4. Control Measures Implementation
   Apply safety gear (helmets, gloves), pipe fixings, and worker training
5. Reassessment & Follow-up
   Review post-action effectiveness and inspect continuously for improvements

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📝 4. Sample Risk Assessment Table for Steel Pipes

Example 1)

Task	Phase Hazard	Frequency (F)	Severity (S)	Risk (R=F×S)	Risk Grade	Control Measures
Unloading	Finger crushing	3	3	9	Medium	Safety training, wear protective gloves, conduct team lifting
Stacking	Pipe toppling	3	4	12	High	Use strapping and stoppers, stack on flat surface, install anti-topple devices
Transporting	Dropped materials	4	3	12	High	Pre-check pipe fixation, wear safety vests, stabilize during loading
Cutting	Cuts / Puncture	2	3	6	Medium	Deburr pipe ends, fix materials before cutting, wear PPE
Moving	Back strain	3	2	6	Medium	Use mechanical aids, rotate workers, encourage stretching routines

 

Example 2) 

No	Material	HazardRisk	Grade (A/B/C)	Safety Measures	Execution Notes
-	Steel Pipe	Transport	-	Use dual slings for lifting pipes	-
-		Stacking	-	Stack in one layer if banded	-
-		Post-use stacking	-	Sort by size	-
-		Post-use stacking	-	Use dedicated storage frames	-
-		Storage on ground	-	Place on flat surface with at least two supports	-

Note: Risk levels (A, B, C) and control steps (1–4) should be adapted to the site’s conditions.

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💡 5. Practical Safety Tips

• Always stack horizontally and secure tightly: Use clamps and belts to prevent toppling.
• Use proper PPE: Wear cut-resistant gloves and safety shoes, especially during cutting.
• Take breaks during repetitive handling: Assign rotation schedules for heavy material handling to prevent fatigue.

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📚 6. Relevant Regulations & References

• Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Article 42) – Structure of Scaffolding (Korea)
• Heavy Material Handling Safety Manual – Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor
• KOSHA Guide A-6-2024 – Temporary Equipment Safety Guidelines

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🏁 7. Conclusion

Steel pipes are essential materials in construction, but they also present a high risk of accidents.
Conducting a risk assessment before starting work helps to identify hazards and take appropriate preventive actions.
Ongoing training and management ensure that every worker can operate in a safer environment.

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👉This article is an English version based on the original Korean text.

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