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Document Title: DRAFT Method Statement

For

HDPE PIPE LAYING

Document Number:

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PROJECT
Guardia Systems CONSTRUCTION QA/QC MANAGER
DIRECTOR
MANAGER
DATE REV
PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY

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Contents

1- Scope and purpose

2- References
3- Definitions
4- Personnel & Responsibility
5- Health & Safety
6- General Requirements
7- Equipment
8- Methodology
9- Program
10- QA/QC
11- House Keeping
12- Safety
13- Emergency Response
10- Appendix A - Risks

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1- Scope and Purpose:

1.1 To ensure the laying of HDPE pipe in trenches for Storm Water and Fire Water networks will be
carried out in accordance with the project specification and quality requirements and to
ensure the necessary measures will be taken to achieve the project HSE requirements.

1.2 This Method Statement covers all the steps involved in laying of HDPE pipe line for Storm
Water and Fire Water networks and defines the guideline to carry out the same.

1.3 This method statement describes the responsibilities, procedure, inspections and/or tests to
be carried out, associated with the works.

2- References:

2.1 Employer Requirements - C.9 Services

2.2 Employer Requirements - C.9.6 Pipe Bedding and Laying
2.3 Employer Requirements – C.9.10 Storm Water Drainage
2.4 Employer Requirements – C.9.10.2 Storm Water Pipe Materials
2.5 Employer Requirements – C.9.12.2 Fire water Pipes
2.6 Contract Drawings
2.7 Project Quality Plan
2.8 Project HSE Plan
3- Definitions:

3.1 Employer : Basra Multipurpose Terminal

3.2 Engineer : CULLEN GRUMMIT & ROE
3.3 Contractor : Guardia Systems
3.4 QA/QC : Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
3.5 ITP : Inspection and Test Plan.
3.6 IR : Inspection Request.
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3.7 OSHMS : Occupational Safety & Health Management System

3.8 MS / RA : Method statement / Risk Assessment

4- Personnel & Responsibility:

4.1 Senior Construction Manager:

 Senior Construction Manager are responsible for the implementation of Method Statement & safety of all
operations during activity.
 Senior Construction Manager shall ensure that the key personnel are well aware of the Specification and
Method Statement.
 Ensure availability of welfare facility for the workforce.
 Senior Construction Manager shall ensure that all resources like Manpower, Material and Equipment are
available to carry out the work as planned and without any delay or confusions.
 Coordinate with the QC and EHS team for proper execution of work in a safe environment.
 Implement and monitor effectiveness of the risk assessment program
 Regularly discuses OSH at periodic meetings.
 Ensure allocation of budget and resources to execute the activities as per the legal and local
requirements.

4.2 Construction Engineer:

 The Construction Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the Method Statement,
Specification and Approved Drawings.
 The Construction Engineer shall ensure that the resources are available to carry out the works as
scheduled.
 The Construction Engineer shall be available at site full time for the execution of works as per schedule
and specification.
 Ensure that MS/RA trained to site supervisors upon approval and prior to work executions, in additional to
periodic training for the MS/RA.
 Ensure reporting of any new hazard/ incidents/ unplanned event to EHS team to review of the MS/RA.
 Ensure that all workforces are fully aware about the emergency response and evacuation procedure.
 Ensure full compliance with EHS recommendations during ejection of the activity.

4.3 QA/QC Manager:

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 Manage the planning, preparation and implementation and maintenance of the Method of Statement
 Ensure that the work is carried out as per the approved MS, shop drawing, specification and project
quality plan.
 Ensure that the method of statement is communicated to the workforce before doing the activity.
 Take immediate action if there is any non-conformity observed at site.

4.4 QA/QC Engineer/Inspector:

 The QA/QC Engineer/Inspector is responsible for the effective monitoring, implementation &
documentation of QA/QC Procedures.
 The QA/QC Engineer/Inspector shall ensure the implementation of ITP and Method Statements.
 The QA/QC Engineer/Inspector shall ensure that all the approvals are available for the safe movements of
works.
 The QA/QC Engineer/Inspector will coordinate with the consultant for site work inspection.

4.5 Foreman:
 The Foreman is responsible to carry out the work as per the Method Statement, Specification and
Approved Drawings.
 The Foreman shall be available at site full time for the execution of works.
 Ensure that workforce is trained about the MS/RA.
 Ensure that welfare facilities are well maintained and housekeeping is proper during work execution.
 Ensure that daily task briefing is conducted prior to work commencement.
 Ensure that head counting is in place after break hours.

4.6 Surveyor:
 The Surveyor shall ensure that all the survey related works carried out as per the approved drawings.
 The Surveyor shall ensure that setting out and level carried out with Total station and Auto level.
 For all survey related works he shall be available at site full time.

4.7 Applicators / subcontractor (if any):

 The Applicator shall be trained and approved from Main Contractor

4.8 Safety Manager:

 Leadership of development, implementation and maintenance of the MS/RA from EHS side.
 Ensure that RA is consulted and well educated to the workforce through the construction team.
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 To assist the hazard of any used chemicals and to advice the management for the required resources to
execute the activity safely.
 Ensure that all near misses/ incidents are reported/ recorded on time and to concerned parties.

4.9 Safety Engineer/Officer:

 The Safety officer shall observe and advise all site personnel of all safety requirements in addition to
giving safety inductions on regular basis or whenever necessary.
 Conduct induction/training to site staff/workers.
 Conduct site inspection and report deficiencies to project manager/HSE Manager

5- Health & Safety:

5.1 The Safety engineer/officer is responsible for check the site safety and health precautions are
effectively completed prior to start the activity on site.
5.2 The Safety engineer/officer responsible to carry out safety induction for the workers.
5.3 The Safety engineer/officer responsible to conduct safety tool box meeting prior start activity on site in
daily basis.
5.4 The Safety engineer/officer responsible to inspect and monitor the site work activities and ensure the
workers wear PPE equipment (such as gloves, safety belt, helmet and safety shoes) and prepare safety
report.
5.5 The Safety engineer/officer has the responsibility to assess any process has particular safety risk and
addressed as required.
5.6 The Safety engineer/officer has the responsibility to ensure that working during night time has
adequate lighting and adequate space and good ventilation.
5.7 The Safety engineer/officer has the responsibility to ensure that working at height shall be safe and
make all precautions to avoid falling from height.
5.8 The Safety engineer/officer has the responsibility to ensure the site openings are provided with
barricade, tape and safety nets.

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6- General Requirements:
Materials
 HDPE Pipes
 HDPE Fittings
 Warning Tape, if required
 Bedding sand for bedding and surround
 Pipe backfill material
7- Equipment:

 Crane with lifting accessories

 Trailer
 Excavator/ JCB.
 Chain pulley arrangement
 Survey Instruments
 Hand Tools
 Ladder
 Safety Cones, Barriers, Warning Tape & Lights etc.
 HDPE Pipe cutting tool / HDPE welding machine for cutting and welding

8- Methodology:

8.1 General
 All the related documents such as shop drawings, method statements, material approvals, subcontractor’s
approvals, test certificates, etc must be available upon request.
 Prior to any commencement of any physical works the land surveyor will carry out demarcation works and
establish bench mark on site and during the work surveyor will give the design levels and coordinates as
per the approved shop drawings
 Ensure all necessary work permits are obtained.
 All activities shall be carried out in dry condition, dewatering, if required, method statement shall be
submitted and approved by consultant
 Obtain safety sign board and flagging will be provided for pedestrian and traffic dimension purpose.
 Ensure the working conditions of all equipment’s have been verified and verify the availability of
calibration certificates for the devices and tools.
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 Ensure that excavated trench is adequate safe for work environment.

 Ensure that provision of safe access is available prior to commence the job.
 Ensure the formation of pipe trench is well compacted, inspected and approved by engineer as per
approved excavation method statement
 Cutting pipes shall be done by an approved method and manufactures recommendation.
 Ensure the HDPE pipe welding is completed, inspected and approved as per approved method statement.

8.2 Storage and Lifting:

 After delivery of materials to the site, the pipe must be lifted strictly as per manufacture
recommendations.
 Pipes and fittings are heavy objects and care should be taken to ensure the quality of pipes and fittings is
not impacted during handling. When fork lift trucks are used for unloading pipes, ensure that the fork
blades do not damage the pipes.
 Lift the bundles one by one, using slings which surround the load and not by means of their retaining
straps.
 The storage area must be level. Avoid unstable ground or Corrosive soils

8.3 Deep Excavation and Confined Spaces:

 For the deeper trenches, proper entry to be made to access the pipe bottom. The ladders must be
installed in a safe location and shall be supported with proper required scaffolds.
 Ladder shall be installed over the firm, leveled ground.
 Temporary steps shall be made on sides with proper handrails. Ensure the steps made shall be non-
slippery and with strong hand rails.
 Heavy material shall not be carried manually through steps or ladders.
 The access to deeper trenches shall be made obstacle free, well barricaded and supported for excavation
face as per site requirement.
 Confined spaces like deep manholes after connection to pipe line shall be provided with arrangement of
man-basket. The man basket and lifting equipment shall be certified and approved by Engineer.
 The deeper trenches / confined spaces shall be monitored continuously, a separate banks man shall be
provide for each locations whenever working in deep excavation to monitor the activity from Top.
 Permit to deep trenches / confined spaces shall be obtained and shall be renewed periodically and shall
be thoroughly verified & closely monitored by the HSE engineer.
 Any loose materials or tools shall not be stored or kept near to excavation area.

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8.4 Sand Bedding and Surround:

 Place the approved bedding sand over the prepared formation for a depth as shown on the approved
drawings. Minimum Bedding thickness shall be 150 mm, with side surround of 250 mm.
 Prior to pipe laying suitable depressions shall be formed in the sand bedding to accommodate the pipe
joints.

8.5 Pipe Laying:

The following precautions shall be taken during laying of pipes:
 The butt fusion welding preference shall be given to weld the pipes in most of the locations.
 Where the butt fusion welding is not possible at the junction location or at buried pipe location, the
electro fusion welding shall be preferred.
 The butt fusion and electro fusion welding shall be done as per approved Method Statement.
 The butt fusion jointing shall only be used to joint pipe of the same PE material with compatible melt flow
rate (MFR) and with the same nominal wall thickness and outside diameter.
 Ensure the pipes & fittings to be welded must be cleaned prior to welding.
 Ensure that the fitting is dimensionally appropriate for welding to the pipe.
 The welding locations of pipes shall be recorded for each location along with the co-ordinate and must be
marked on the drawing with unique joint number. The welding report of the same shall be documented
from the welding machine and shall be submitted to Engineer along with the inspection request for
approval.
 The welder shall maintain and update the record for the welding joints and shall handover to the QC /site
Engineer for record.
 During pipe laying operations the ends of the pipe shall remain sealed by pipe end caps, until immediately
prior to jointing.
 The induction of stresses in the pipe or in joints during installation shall be avoided.
 Prevent the pipe from being damaged by contact with sharp materials during installation.
 If the PE pipe is laid by drag, care shall be taken that the drag force is not exceeding the allowable force as
specified by the Manufacturer’s or supplier of the pipe material.
 The butt fusion machine should be sited within a shelter and the ends of the pipe being joined should be
covered or plugged to prevent through drafts.
 The pipe ends should be faced so that the finished surfaces are perfectly smooth free of visible ridges,
valleys or other surface imperfections.
 The outside diameters of the pipe ends should match closely without the offset exceeding 10%.
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 Lay pipes from downstream to upstream unless agreed otherwise with the Engineer.
 When cut pipe is required, ensure that the cutting is done by a machine, leaving a smooth cut at right
angles to the axis of the pipe.

8.6 Laying in Trenches:

 Laying of the pipe and making of connections shall be undertaken in a dry trench. Ground water level shall
be maintained at least 100mm below the bottom of each excavation
 Welding of all the joints should be completed on top of trench in case of trench width is not sufficient for
welding machine.
 Completed sections of welded pipes will be lifted gently and uniformly all along the length with the help
of crane/excavator or JCB and lowered in the trench.
 Ensure that the pipe is uniformly supported.
 Install the fittings with reference to layout shop drawing.
 Ensure that no stone or rock impingement exists at the pipe to soil interface.
 Immediately after installation, the pipe shall be partly backfilled with approved back fill materials PI less
than 2 with min CBR of 15.
 When pipe laying is not in progress, ensure that the pipe ends are at all times kept closed. The closed ends
shall only be removed for the purposes of making a connection of the pipe end or testing the pipeline
 Comply with the minimum allowable bending radius specified by the manufacturer.
 Particular care shall be taken to avoid any damage to pipe or fittings.

8.7 Backfilling:
 Backfill the trench in layer by layer as per approved method statement of excavation and backfilling works
and as per approved shop drawing.
 Back fill materials over the pipe shall comply with the requirements of Dwg BMP-001-045.
 All back fill materials shall be approved by the Engineer prior to its use on site.

8.8 DETECTABLE TAPE:

 Where required and as approved by the Engineer, pipes shall be adequately protected & marked using
150mm wide detectable tape.
 Tape shall be installed 300 mm above the pipe line.
 The detection strip shall be sealed along its edge.
 Backfilling and compaction under separate method statement

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9- Program:-

 The work plan and time schedule of work will be submit prior to mobilization and commencement of each
activity.

10- QA/QC:-

 All material control and above activity shall be controlled as per the approved project quality plan and
procedure.
 As a record of joint inspection activity checklist will be provided for inspection and work certification by
contractor representative.
 On the basis of activity checklist work inspection request will be submitted later with all supporting
documents.

11- House Keeping:-

 All work places will be cleaned from waste materials and ensuring clean and healthy work environment as
well as maintain free access and egress in the event of emergency. All generated waste shall be shifted to
the centralized waste segregation area.

12- Safety:-

 All the above operation shall be executed in according with the occupational health, safety and
environment plan.
 Safety procedures are to be considered before, through and after the completion of the work to avoid any
possibility of danger to humans or the construction.
 Movement of vehicles should be controlled to avoid any confusion with any other casual traffic.
 All the above operations shall be executed strictly in accordance with Project Occupational Health, Safety,
Security and Environmental Plan, once it becomes an approved document.
 Prior to the commencement of any activities, the workforce will receive a safety induction on the project
site safety requirements; this safety induction will include Project HSE Policy, project details and layout,
site management team, general site HSE requirements, emergency procedure including emergency
contact numbers, roles and responsibilities of the workers, site discipline, general environmental
awareness, PPE requirements.

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 The HSE roles and responsibilities shall be delivered to all staff (construction manager, engineer,
supervisor, foremen, and charge hand).
 All activities will be performed according to the control measures and instructions prescribed in the
attached Risk Assessment Sheets.
 All Vehicles will have valid licenses and passes before entering the site.
 PPE shall be issued to all personnel (Mandatory PPE’s: Hard hat, Safety glass, high visibility vest, Safety
shoes and cover all. Task specific PPE; Dust mask, goggles, hand gloves).
 Specific training shall be given for task specific tools and equipment’s; records shall be kept in HSE
department.
 Heat stress training will be provided during summer time, records shall be kept in HSE department.
 Welfare facilities will be provided to all personnel (toilet, rest room, first aid room etc).
 Adequate cool drinking water, shade and hydrolyte shall be placed.
 Plant and equipment shall have back up alarms, lights and all other applicable safety devices.
 Provide Banks man when operating equipment reverse and moving the equipment where pedestrian
movement is exist.

13- Emergency Response:-

Requirement of the Project Emergency Preparedness and Response plan shall be strictly followed.
 In the event of an accident, contact the area HSE Supervisor.
 Easy means of access/Rescue the workers will be available at all time.
 Contact numbers of all emergency supervisors will be distributed to site personnel (Site engineer, Safety
officer, male nurse and concerned authorities and emergency services).
 Injuries will have the highest priority to be directly dealt with at once.
 There are different types of situations that we need to consider under this section. These are:
Basic first aid – approved first aider shall check for the required treatment.
Medical – to be taken to the nearest hospital if it’s not cleared from basic first aid.
 Property damage – any damage to existing property or utility the respective authority be notified
 Fatality – Call ambulance and police immediately
 Fire – Call civil defense immediately

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Appendix A Risk Assessment

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk
Residual risk Additional
evaluation Accept
Sn Activity Hazard Consequences/ impact Implemented control measures Improvements in
RL RL Y/N?
L S
H/M/L
L S H/M/L
controls

Inadequate training  Personal injury

for the job at hand.  Work lag
 Equipment Damage
Safety induction informing the necessity of using
General Planning for work and Safety Induction for team

PPE to be given for all workers.

Poor communication
 Arrangement Plan of proper site safety
with workers.
techniques using safety cones and barricades and
Wrong selection of
use of proper sign boards to be defined.
Equipment
 Only trained and experience labor to be engaged.
 Site Supervisors to communicate with all the
trained personnel’s in the site for the smooth
1 3 4 12 work flow 2 2 4 N/A Y
 TBT to be provided regarding work procedure,
equipment’s to be used and hazard involved in
the work.
 Emergency contact numbers of ERT and service
provider to be available on site.
 Importance about the usages of PPE’s & Right
tools for the right job should be explained to the
staff.

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2 Arrangements of  Fines or penalties. 3 5 15  Permit / NOC should be obtained from 2 2 4 N/A Y

Parking area for the  Personal injuries appropriate authority prior to commencement of
vehicles and  Property damage task. PTW must be obtained for each area
equipment. separately.
Collision with adjacent  Proper instructions to be given to the responsible
structure / vehicles / persons during the mobilization of vehicles and
Mobilization / Demobilization of equipment and materials

persons. equipment’s.
Poor communication  Designated areas to be arrange beforehand with
the client/contractors for the special
arrangements for parking and storing.
 Equipment should have reverse alarm, front horn
and revolving light in functional condition.
 Banks man to be available for guiding equipment
on site.
 Site to be cleared of unwanted materials.
 Workers will not exceed the load limit.
 Heavy or awkward loads should be moved using
handing aid.
 Mechanical aid will be taken as per requirement.
 Site to be under competent supervision.
 Equipment operator shall be certified.
 Safe access for pedestrian and equipment should
be made.
 Warning signs should be displayed
 PPES and coverall should be worn.
 First aid facility to be available on site.

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Dust  Eye irritation.  Water to be sprayed for dust suppression while

 Breathing difficulties. working in a deserted area.
 Personal health issues
 Safety goggles and dust masks to be worn.
5 3 15 2 2 4 N/A Y
 Daily TBT to be given.
 Site should be under competent supervision.
 Dust inspection if required.
Receiving bulk,  Vehicle / Equipment  Equipment transportation on truck with proper
 Accident fastening and securing, wedges to restraining
oversize,
 Property Damage movement.
equipment on  Personal Injury/ death
 High visibility signs while transporting oversized
transport truck  Vehicle Rollover.
objects etc.
Driver fatigue
 Securing by belts, wedges, slings etc.
Materials and Equipment

Brake failure
 Mobilization of equipment in good condition is
Abnormal Weather
Transportation

prime importunate at commencement of project

3 conditions 3 4 12 to avoid delays and good image of customer. 2 2 4 N/A Y
Other traffic  Third-party certification for construction
Steep climbers, etc. equipment where applicable.
Unsafe condition  Inspect registration, insurances and other
documentation for the equipment shall be
Equipment failure
according to Local laws and client requirement.
 Trained & Licensed Operator/Driver
 Provision for Banks-men/Helper.

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Falling objects.  Personal injury

 Property damage
Tilting of equipment.
Loading / Unloading Of materials on using boom truck, mobile crane or fork lifts.

Overhead utilities.

 A valid permit to be issued.

 Area should be barricaded and adequate signage
is to be provided.
 Certified flagman to be used.
 Operator / Rigger to be certified.
 Equipment should have valid TPC.
 Utilities should be identified and marked.
 Lifting plan should be available
4 5 3 15  Wing speed must be checked. 2 2 4 N/A Y
 Outriggers should be fully extended.
 Riggers and Operators must have Radio for
communication.
 Certified lifting appointed person and supervisor
must be available and supervising the activity.
 An Alarm must be alarmed while lifting.
 Activity should be performed under the direct
supervision.

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Overload (heavier  Muscle sprains, and  Load must be assessed before lifting, and check
loads than your lifting strains the path for tripping/slipping hazard in which the
capacity).  Injuries to muscles, load would be carried.
ligaments, discs and  Assess physical capacity of the persons involved
Slip of object.
other structures of the in lifting. Prefer mechanical aid if possible.
Sustained awkward back  Manual handling technique need to apply
posture.  Abdominal hernias  Grip the load properly. Ensure synchronization
Material Handling (Manual)

Repetitive / sustained  Chronic pain etc. between the load lifters.

actions.  Load must be rested in between in case of
traveling long way.
5 3 15  Ensure load is not obstructing the vision. 2 2 4 Y
 Engage extra person to guide who is not involved
in the lifting/carrying in case of vision is
obstructed.
 Engage extra workers in case of carrying load in
ramps/staircase etc. – where there is a chance of
imbalance.
 Adequate supervision and frequent intervals.
 Adequate quantity of cool drinking water facility.
 First aid facility needs to provide.

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 All known services are to be located by hand and

recorded.
 Use cable avoidance tools to locate cables.
 Respective permits to be obtained prior to start.
 Width of excavation will be followed depending
on soil condition as per approved shop drawings.
 Ensure adequate clearance from existing
structures
 The sides of all excavations will be battered to
provide a stable slope or supported by a suitable
system to prevent cave-in.
 All deep excavation near roads and access shall
provide with fluorescent and blinking lights to Close
Site Clearance & warn road user. supervision.
Excavating  Excavated material will be stockpiled 2m away
 Fatality Regular
Trench collapse from the edge of excavation.
 Serious injury inspection for
Fall from height  Slopping, benching, shoring & shielding to be
 Damage to the excavation
Excavation

used base on soil type.

6 Falling from ladders underground utilities 4 3 12 2 2 4 area. Y
 Inspection of excavation frequently by
Cave –in  Fire & Explosion Excavation
authorized personnel
 Property damage checklist to be
Falling materials  Provision of banks man with reflective clothing
 attached and
Falling of personnel etc.
 Gas Testing prior start work obtain with
into excavation
 Avoid exposure to dust cloud excavation PTW.
Atmospheres
 All leading edges are to be fully protected from
Bad weather fall.
Sandstorm  Proper barricading are to be used to for
protection.
 Ladder inspection will be done by competent
person.
 Ladders are to be placed at 1 in 4, tied at the top
bottom.
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 Management will provide anti-dehydration

powder for all workers during hot climate.
Working in extreme hot temperature

 Summer working time will be followed.

 Heat stress  Consultation with employees about health
 Headache, condition and adequate welfare facility will be
 Dizziness, provided at the work location. (Rest area,
 Vomiting, Drinking water station, Toilets, First aid facility
7 Heat-related Illness  Skin rashes, 3 5 15 and emergency arrangements. 2 2 4 N/A Y
 Heat stroke  Job rotation will be implemented.
 Fatigue  Trained first aider available.
 Stress & Delirium  All employees will receive training about heat
 Fatality stress.
 Provision of Isotonic solution to the workers.
 Monitoring the Heat Index
 Close monitoring and supervision.
 Keep signage for wet floors
 Revise the cleaning schedule
Fall because of slip  Keep warning tapes in such areas if practical
in the wet floor Ensure proper stacking of material
 Ensure the material storage does not obstruct
Spillage of
the access and egress
water/paper/plastic
 Do regular inspection
keeping

8 on tile floors  Minor & Major injuries 4 3 12 1 2 2 N/A Y

House

 Dispose waste through approved safer means

Improper bending
 Do not keep flammable material where fire
and twisting for
hazards exist
carrying materials
 Ensure segregation of waste
Trip, fall  Arrange separate color-coded bins with signage
 Cover the waste material while transporting
 Use approved procedures for waste transfer

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Waste Management

 All the waste should be properly segregated &

Improper waste
 Environmental color coded bins or skips should be used.
9 segregation & 1 2 2 N/A Y
Pollution  All the waste should be disposed as per to the
Disposal
CEMP in the proper damping area.

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Risk Grading Matrix

SEVERITY
PROBABILITY
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent/Almost Certain (5) 5 10 15 20 25

Absolutely Unacceptably High

15 - 25 Extreme Risk Activity or industry should not proceed in current form
Unacceptably High
8 - 12 High Risk Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and
action and be subject to detailed HSE assessment
Acceptable but must be managed at “As Low As Reasonably Practicable”
4–6 Moderate Risk (ALARP) Activity or industry can operate subject to management and / or
modification
Acceptable without required further action
1 -3 Low Risk No action required unless escalation of risk is possible

Hierarchy of Control (Controls identified may be a mixture of the hierarchy in order to provide minimum operator exposure)
Elimination Eliminate the hazard.
Substitution Provide an alternative that is capable of performing the same task and is safer to use.
Engineering Controls Provide or construct a physical barrier or guard or technical measures
Administrative Controls Develop policies, procedures practices and guidelines, in consultation with employees, to mitigate the risk.
Provide training, instruction and supervision about the hazard.
Personal Protective Personal equipment designed to protect the individual from the hazard.
Equipment

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