RISK ASSESSMENT

TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Testing and Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.:

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: REVIEWED DATE:

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1 Manual handling Slip/trip/falls Injury may happen due Personal Injury, 3 3 9 1. Ensure the work area is free from obstruction; 1 3 3 Y
of equipment and to Slip /trip/ fall, Fracture, Cut & keep the access and egress clean and tidy at all
tools for the Improper manual times. Maintain good housekeeping.
struck with moving parts, crush injury,
testing and handling
Improper lifting/ partial or 2. Ensure all operatives will attend approved
commissioning of Over fatigue. permanent MSRA Communication and Pre-task briefing
carrying the testing
fire suppression disabilities along with safe manual handling technique by
equipment.
system concerned Engineer/ Supervisor prior to start
attendance to be submitted to EFECO HSE DEPT
Manual handling technique:
Think before lifting/handling about load, Adopt
a stable position, Get a good grip or hold, Start
in a good posture, Don’t flex the back any
further while lifting, Keep the load close to the
waist, Avoid twisting the back or leaning
sideways, Keep the head up when handling,
Move smoothly, Don’t lift or handle material
more than easily managed.
3. EFECO will ensure maximum lifting weight of
individual is 1/3 of the body weight at site.
4 All operatives will attend Pre-task briefing
prior to start manual handling.
5. Team lifting/handling will be encouraged.
6. Job rotation will be provided with adequate
break for the operatives.
7. All operatives will attend manual handling
training which will be conducted by EFECO HSE
team.
8. Provide mechanical aids / team lifting of
heavy material movement., ensure materials are
always secured whilst transportation / Storing
9. Ensure the work area is free from obstruction,
risk of tripping hazard and keep the access and

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egress clean and tidy.

10. Adequate ventilation and lighting to be
provided at work area.
11. Ensure appropriate PPEs (Gloves, hard hats,
goggles, safety shoes, masks) must be worn by
all.

2 Use of hand Flying objects Injury may happen due Personal Injury, 4 3 12 1. EFECO will ensure that all hand tools and 1 3 3 Y
tool /power tools to Slip /trip/ fall by Fracture, Cut & power tools will be free from defect, inspected
for testing and Electrical trailing cable, on monthly basis by competent personnel and
crush injury,
commissioning of shock/burn Electrocution, hand follow ATC color coding. ATC will ensure all
partial or
fire suppression Noise, Dust injuries while working permanent temporary DB’s are installed with 30mA circuit
system emission with hand & power disabilities breakers
tools. Local Air pollution 2. Monthly visual Inspection will be conducted
slip/trip/falls for all power tools prior to use. PAT test will be
carried in every three months. All power tools
must be 110 V at site.
3. Industrial connectors, plugs and sockets shall
be used for 110V power tools.
4. EFECO will ensure all temporary electrical
connections provided by ATC are handled by
certified electrician, electrician details will be
displayed, cable management such as routing
and maintenance will be as per legal
requirements. Step down transformer will be
used for power tools.
5. All power tool operators must undergo safe
power tool operation familiarization training by
manufacturer.
6. All mushroom head hand tools are strictly
banned. No customized hand tools will be
permitted, do not keep hand and power tools on
the edges area.
7.EFECO will ensure power tools are equipped
with the auxiliary handle as per manufacture
instruction and for safe operation. Exclusion
zone will be maintained.

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TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Testing and Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

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8. Guards on power tools will be kept in place at

all times while in use. All electrical power tools
shall be double insulated. All the power tools
should be equipped with dead man switch as
per manufacture manual.
9. Electrical cable or connections will not be
routed through wet areas or areas that are
reasonably foreseeable to become wet. Tools
and power sockets shall be switched off before
plugging in or out.
10. Cable from power tools shall be organized so
as not to present a tripping hazard. Ensure all
electrically operated power tools are used
within their design limitations.
11. All maintenance and repair shall be
undertaken by competent electrician.
12. Ensure all tools (Hand/power) are tethered
whilst working at height.
13. Appropriate PPE's such as safety goggles,
hard hats, gloves, dust masks, ear protection will
be worn by all.

3 Fall of Injury or death may 4 4 16 1. Ensure all working at height activities will be 1 4 4 Y
Property Damage,
Work at height Men/material/tools happen due to Lack of Personal Injury, planned and controlled by competent
using Scaffold / from height, Slip fall prevention, Fracture, partial or supervisor.
Podium steps /trip /falls Lack of training and permanent 2. Working at height need to be avoided if
platform for Scaffold / Podium supervision disabilities reasonably practicable.
testing and steps platform Unsafe working platform 3. Ensure all operatives will attend the work at
commissioning collapse (scaffold and podium heights training (In-house safety) before starting
steps) the work and ensure close supervision by
Not wearing suitable supervisor
PPE’s 4. All safe working platforms (scaffold & podium
steps) will be constructed by ATC and scaff tags
are in place.
5. Ensure all working platforms erected by ATC
will be inspected by EFECO prior to engage
operatives at high level.

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6. Ensure the work area is free from obstruction,

risk of tripping hazard by proper cable
management.
7. Ensure any alteration and modification of
working platforms (Scaffold & podium steps) will
be carried out by trained and authorized
scaffolders from ATC.
8. Ensure proper tooling lanyard will be used
during work at heights. Area below will be
isolated and provided with relevant warning
signages.
9. Ensure scaffold platforms will not be moved
while operatives are working on the same.
10. Ensure materials will not be carried by any
one while climbing up or down the scaffold.
11. Avoid all trailing cables nearby the working
platforms.
12. All operatives must wear full body harness
and suitable tool bag while working at heights.
Hard hat with chin strap will be used.
13. Emergency procedures will be
communicated to all operatives prior to start by
HSE representatives.
14. Ensure podium steps are not used near
edges / Openings, ensure podium steps are
secured and are not used for prolonged work.

4 Using Electricity Overloading Property Damage, 3 4 12 1.Only the trained and experienced personnel 1 4 4 Y
Injury or death may
for testing and Broken or Personal Injury, from supplier of fire pump will allow to work for
happen due to Lack of
commissioning of damaged wires Fracture, Fatality, such activities.
experienced, training
fire suppression Fire partial or
and supervision, 2. Standby electrical supervisor and certified
system Electrocution permanent
Not wearing suitable electrician will engage for energizing the fire
disabilities
PPE’s pump.
Fire may happen due 3.LOTO procedure to be followed if any
to improper electrical maintenance will be made in firefighting system.
connections will make
4.Ensure Fire extinguishing equipment shall be
shock burning etc.
provided nearby DB and fire pump.

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5.Efeco engineer for electrical/mechanical and

from supplier will conduct pre-start check
according to approved MS prior to start the chw
balancing.
6.Appropriate PPE's such as safety goggles, hard
hats, rubber insulated gloves, dust masks, ear
protection will be worn by all.

1.Ensure pre-commissioning should be

conducted as per the approved procedure of
MSRA prior to start the activity.
2.Ensure the fire pump guard and other
protection are in placed while doing the testing
and commissioning.
3.Only the qualified and experienced personnel
Unauthorized/ Injury may happen due
Personal Injury, from NAFFCO will conduct the testing and
untrained person entanglement/caught
Fracture, Cut & commissioning.
in between to rotating
Testing and crush injury, 4.Pre-task briefing and TBT shall be conducted
Electrocution/ parts.
commissioning of partial or by engineer/supervisor in-charged in regarding
6 electric shock Personnel without 3 4 12 1 4 4 Y
fire suppression permanent the task.
training, experience
system disabilities
Entanglement/ and supervision. 5. Adequate control shall be established to
caught in Not wearing suitable Property damaged prevent unauthorized entry into the testing and
between PPE commissioning area.
6.Ensure PTW are obtained prior to start.
7.LOTO procedure to be followed if any
maintenance will be made in firefighting system.
8.Appropriate PPE's such as safety goggles, hard
hats, electrical rubber gloves, dust masks, ear
protection will be worn by all.

7 Work during  Exposure during Fatigue, Giddiness, 3 4 12 11. Follow weather updates 1 4 4 Y
 Heat Stress
Summer Summer /Adverse Nausea, Headache,
 Heat exhaustion 2. Ensure to provide adequate Welfare Facilities
conditions Moist skin, Muscle
/Adverse condition /stroke prior to work.
or abdominal
 Loosing concentration cramps, vomiting, 3. Follow Project Summer Plan
 Secondary injuries or diarrhea. 4. All strenuous tasks such as using much energy
to be rotated.

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5. Health Surveillance system.

6. Ensure to provide supplementary drinks, like
lemons to all workers affected to summer
works.
7. ATC will arrange the provision of adequate
supply of cool potable water during work at all
times.
8. Ensure to implement alternate time frame
duration of work to the workers
9. Awareness to consume plenty of water and
stay alert of their physical condition will be
communicate by Supervisor / foreman during
daily TBT prior to start work.
10. Ensure all operatives are wearing suitable
PPEs (Helmet, jacket, coverall, safety shoe, mask
etc...).

8 Testing and Water leakage, Land and water 3 4 12 1. Follow the waste management procedure as 1 4 4 Y
Noise pollution
commissioning of Noise from fire contamination per ATC CEMP
from power tools
fire suppression pump
and fire pump, soil 2. Conduct Pre-Task Briefing and briefed to the
system and water work force on environment hazards awareness
(Environmental pollution from along with the TBT prior to starting the work
Hazards) improper disposal 3. Inspect all the plant and vehicles used for the
of water. task to confirm whether its fit for work
especially water/oil leakage and emissions.
4.EFECO will ensure all operatives are COSHH
trained for chemical handling.
5.All the COSHH generating waste will be
collected separately for disposal at waste
(provided by ATC). Use required PPEs for
chemical handling.
6. MSDS and COSHH for the chemical will be
placed near to the work location and COSHH will
be briefed to work force prior to starting the
work.
7. Use drip tray for all chemicals to avoid the

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land contamination.
8. Spill response team for the area and display
their contacts.
9. Ensure the spill kit is available for the area.
10. Perform noise monitoring if any high audible
noise.
11. Plastic sheet will be placed between the
pump and vehicle to hold the spillage.
12. Provide a separate bin with adequate
signages for collecting all the hazardous waste
from the site area and remove to main waste
segregation at regular intervals

9 Emergency Fatality, Serious Fatality can occur due to 5 4 20 1. Assembly point must be clearly defined and 1 4 4 Y
Fire / structure
response personal injury, Fire & explosion must be kept clear all time.
collapse
procedure & electrocution, fire emergency, Physical
emergency can 2. Decide where to go to reach a place of safety
security and chemical injury may happen due
result in fatality, or to get rescue equipment.
compliance hazards, Property to Slip / trip / fall while
Property Damage, 3. ATC will ensure all fire protection and
damage running towards
Personal Injury, emergency equipment’s is serviced and tested
assembly point, Property
Fracture, partial or regularly in accordance with relevant standards
damage due to fire and
permanent and manufactures
explosion
disabilities specifications/recommendations.
4. Emergency door and escape routes are
unobstructed and clearly marked
5. First aider must be available full time during
the activity at the site.
7. Sufficient number of fire extinguisher should
be available at site with clear identification.
8. Emergency exit routes should be displayed at
prominent location. Emergency lights are
provided on the exit routes.
9. Alarm should be used to alert the workforce
in case of an emergency situation.
10. Clearly identified important items like fire
point, assembly point Etc. EYE wash station shall
be provided.

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11. Work should not resume after an emergency

if a serious danger remains.
12. Emergency procedure should be
communicated for all employees available at
site. ATC emergency contact number shall be
displayed on the notice board
13. Regular supervision should be provided.
14. Emergency vehicle should available at site all
the times.
15. Ensure Security compliance at site. Entry and
exit should be restricted, or pass should be
issued for all employees & Visitors (All project
security compliance based on the specific local
security requirements)

Persons in danger
 All operatives working with particular job - technicians
Personal protective equipment
 Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Coveralls, goggles. Leather hand gloves
Information, Instruction and training
 All personnel in the team are to be made aware of the safe systems of work.
Emergency procedures
 Site emergency procedures should make provision for the rescue of individuals.
 First-aid facilities should be available to cope with any significant injuries that may arise from the hazard fulltime in DAY and
Night Shift
Monitoring and review
 Work should be monitored by Foreman and charge hand who are trained to ensure that any additional precautions or
equipment required are provided.
RISK ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE:
Project Manager/ Construction Manager / Project Engineer Safety Manager/ Safety Officer

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TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Testing and Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

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ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: REVIEWED DATE:

Assessed by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Name: ISAEL SORIANO Name: Ahmad Arafeh Name: Navin Bajracharya

Designation: HSE - OFFICER Designation: Project Engineer Designation: Project Manager

Sign & Date Sign & Date: Sign & Date:

Reviewed & Approved By ARABTEC

Reviewed by: Reviewed by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Name: Name: Name: Name:

Designation: Technical Manager Designation: Quality Manager Designation: HSE Manager Designation: Sr. Project Manager

Sign & Date: Sign & Date: Sign & Date: Sign & Date:

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Risk Rating Probability (P)

Severity (S) Hierarchy of Control

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