Friday, 5 June 2026

What is LMRA? (with Example)

 What is LMRA? (with Example)

✅ Meaning of LMRA


LMRA stands for:

πŸ‘‰ Last Minute Risk Assessment

It is a quick safety check carried out just before starting any task to spot hazards that may have developed or been missed earlier.


LMRA encourages #workers to:

✔ Pause and think before starting

✔ Observe the work environment

✔ Identify new or changing risks

✔ Ensure the job can be done safely


πŸ“˜ Why LMRA Matters

Even when:

✔ A permit to work is approved

✔ A formal risk assessment is completed

✔ A toolbox talk has been conducted

πŸ‘‰ Conditions on site can still change at any time.


LMRA helps detect:

πŸ‘‰ New #hazards

πŸ‘‰ Unsafe situations

πŸ‘‰ Missing safety measures

πŸ‘‰ Unexpected #risks


πŸ“˜ What to Check During LMRA

πŸ‘‰Workers should quickly review:

πŸ‘‰ Is the work area safe?

πŸ‘‰ Is the permit still valid?

πŸ‘‰ Am I wearing proper PPE?

πŸ‘‰ Are tools and equipment in good condition?

πŸ‘‰ Are weather conditions safe?

πŸ‘‰ Are emergency routes clear?

πŸ‘‰ Are there nearby hazards?

πŸ‘‰ Is gas testing done (if required)?


πŸ— Example 1

πŸ‘‰ A worker is about to start welding.


Before starting:

✔ He checks the surrounding area

✔ Finds a fuel container nearby

✔ Stops the #job

✔ Gets the container removed safely


πŸ‘‰ This action prevents a possible fire.


πŸ— Example 2

πŸ‘‰ A crane lifting job is planned.


Before lifting:

✔ The rigger notices strong wind

✔ Reports the unsafe condition

✔ The lift is delayed

πŸ‘‰ LMRA helps avoid a potential #accident.


⚠ Key Point

πŸ‘‰ LMRA should always be done by the workers themselves, not just supervisors.


πŸ“˜ Simple #LMRA Questions

Workers should ask:

✔ What could go wrong right now?

✔ What hazards are present?

✔ Are safety controls in place?

✔ Is it safe to continue?


πŸ’‘ Easy Interview Line

πŸ‘‰ LMRA is a final safety check done just before work to identify and control immediate risks.


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2 comments:

  1. Name of Plant:
    Activity Frequency
    1 Safety committee meeting Monthly
    2 Work Place Or Site Inspection with site lead. 15 Days
    3 Safety awareness/Refresher Program Half yearly
    4 Internal TNI Training as per Schedule Monthly
    5 Safety Observation Tours Weekly as per Schedule
    6 Work permit Audits Daily as per Schedule
    7 Emergency Mock drill as per Schedule Monthly
    8 Fire extinguishers, hydrents, Fire alarm sensors Inspection and checking. Monthly
    9 Vehicle inspection along with driver competency check Monthly
    10 Risk assessment, Work permit, Tool box talk Daily before starting work
    11 Inspection of Power tools, Ladders and tagging Quarterly, prior to issue and use
    12 Inspection of tools & tackles and PPE Monthly, prior to issue and use
    13 Third party inspection & Certification of Lifting tools, Pressure vessels and Passenger lifts & Structures bi Yearly or Yearly as per statutes
    14 Review of EHS objects Quarterly
    15 Review of risk register Bi Monthly
    16 EHS MIS Report along with all Incidents such as near miss, lost time etc. investigation and implementing corrective measures based on Root Cause. Monthly
    17 Waste management checking Monthly
    18 Mass House keeping Monthly
    19 Perishable items Inspection for its expiry and storage: Like medicines, grinding wheels etc. Monthly
    20 First aid box inspection and refilling Monthly
    21 Theme based Campains Organising to its spirit. Monthly
    22 Safety day/week Celebrations Annual
    23 Environment day Celebrations Annual
    24 Periodical Health check-up for employees Annual
    25 Cross functional/ Inter plant Safety Audit Annual

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  2. Applicablilty & Probability rating
    Types of Emergencies Sub groups of emergencies Solar Plants
    1. Technological Disasters i) fire (process or non-process);explosion. Yes, Low
    ii) poisonous/ toxic gas release. Yes, Low
    iii) chemical spills. Yes, Low
    iv) bursting of pressure equipment. Not applicable
    v) building, structure, lifting equipment, scaffold, caves- in; transport incidents involving fire, explosion, gas release, spills (inside and outside the premises); HT Towers, Transformer, WTG Tower. Yes, Low
    vi) dam failure. Not applicable
    vii) utility failure. Yes, Medium
    2. Natural Disasters i) earthquake; Yes, Low
    ii) flood; Yes, Low
    iii) windstorm; Yes, Medium
    iv) blizzards; Not applicable
    v) lightning, Yes, Medium
    vi)cloud burst etc. Yes, Low
    3. Health Disasters "i) including epidemic;
    " Yes, very low
    ii) pollution induced health problems, Yes, very low
    iii) biological agent releases; Yes, very low
    iv) and radiological incidents. Yes, very low
    4. Social Emergencies i) including bomb threat; arson; riot; labour strike; terrorism; and hostage incident. Yes, very low
    5. International Crises i) including war; and terrorism. Yes, very low
    6) The prime risk scenarios as evaluated from hazard identification at the site are. "i) Fires Fire
    " Yes, Medium
    iii) Spillage of chemicals (Oils) Yes, Low
    iv) Road accidents Yes, Low
    v) Snake bites / scorpion / poisonous insects Yes, Medium
    vi) Electrocution Yes, Medium
    vii) Heat Stroke Yes, Low

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