Risk Assessment - Cutting and Chipping of Concrete Structure
Risk Assessment - Cutting and Chipping of Concrete Structure
Reference No.: KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAB-CIV-MES-00021 Description: Health and Safety Risk Assessment for Chipping and Cutting of Concrete
Date: 28/Jan/2020
Revision No.: R00 Structure
Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating
Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category
1. GENERAL RISK 1. No work permit Time Delays, 4 4 16 High 1.1 Ensure work permit and Job Supervisor 2 1 2 Low Risk
ASSESSMENT: and/or RAMS Financial loss Risk supporting documents are signed SHE
1.1 SITE Product loss and approved. Representative
PREPARATION Aggravate injury 1.2 Obtain PTW prior to the
Hand, eye and foot commencement of the work and
injury, Back injury hard copy to be kept at the work
site and comply with work permit
(PTW) requirements.
1.3 Approved RAMS to be made
available at the site and Job
Specific hazards and control
measure to be communicated to
all personnel involved in the job.
6. Lone worker
1.2 POWER/HAND Not inspected or 4 4 16 High Use correct tools for the job. Do Job Supervisor 2 1 2 Low Risk
TOOL USAGE defective power Time Delays, Risk not use a tool or attachment for SHE
tools Financial loss something it was not designed Representative
Improper Product loss to.
connectors or Hand, eye and foot Inspect tools for visible damage
damage cables injury prior to use.
Using improper Back injury, fire, All power tools undergo a
tool for the damage to property servicing program in line with
job/work and due to fire. their manufacturer’s guidelines
improper using and must be inspected monthly
of tools by competent person and
Injuries due to suitable storage area shall be
sharp provided.
object/edges All power tools user must be
Trailing cables trained and proof of training be
Untrained for kept for reference.
the tools Only trained and competent
persons to use, test, repair and
maintain power tools.
Keep all guards in place. Cover
exposed belts, pulley, gears, and
shafts that could cause injury.
Form Ref. KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAP-QMS-FRM-00013 R01 18 December 2019 Page 2 of 7
HSE RISK ASSESSMENT
Reference No.: KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAB-CIV-MES-00021 Description: Health and Safety Risk Assessment for Chipping and Cutting of Concrete
Date: 28/Jan/2020
Revision No.: R00 Structure
Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating
Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category
Never reach over equipment
while it is running.
Keep bystanders away from
moving machinery.
Use quality tools in accordance
with the type of work to carry
out (calibrated if required).
When not in use, make sure that
hand or power tools are stored
in a manner unlikely to be
hazardous to others. Use boxes
or other suitable containers.
All electrical power tools must be
double insulated.
Power tools must have handles
and fit-for-purpose working
platform for the operators shall
be provided. PTW/exclusion
zones underneath shall be
effectively enforced where
needed.
1.3 WORKING AT Fall of worker 4 4 16 High Identify, risk assess and Job Supervisor 2 1 2 Low Risk
HEIGHT AND USE Falling materials Time Delays, Risk adequately control all reasonably HSE
OF Scaffold collapse Financial loss foreseeable types of operational Representative
SCAFFOLD/LADDER Aggravate injury incident where work at height
Property Damage activities can be expected.
All work at height must be
properly planned and organized.
Only competent and trained
personnel can perform work at
height.
Personal Fall Protection
equipment like safety harness
must be worn at all times when
performing works at the height.
Adequate and appropriate signs
are to be in placed to warn of
hazards below work area.
Only certified and trained
personnel can
assemble/dismantle/modify the
scaffold.
Form Ref. KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAP-QMS-FRM-00013 R01 18 December 2019 Page 3 of 7
HSE RISK ASSESSMENT
Reference No.: KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAB-CIV-MES-00021 Description: Health and Safety Risk Assessment for Chipping and Cutting of Concrete
Date: 28/Jan/2020
Revision No.: R00 Structure
Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating
Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category
Ensure scaffold is inspected, safe
to use and scaffold tag is in
place.
When using ladder, ensure that
it is appropriate for the work. It
should be inspected and color
coded as required.
Only trained personnel can use
the ladder.
All type of scaffolding must be
inspected by competent scaffold
inspector and record in register.
The ladder must be at angle of
75 degrees or a base to height
ratio of 1:4.
Ladders must be secured against
slipping either by securing at the
top or bottom.
Access pathways of equipment
must be cleared from any
obstruction.
Lifting equipment will be
properly checked if it is safe to
Hit by
use.
equipment
During unloading of materials,
2. PROCEDURE Hit by material
ensure materials are properly
2.1. MATERIALS Poor storage Time Delays, Job Supervisor
secured.
PREPARATION area Financial loss High
4 4 16 Ensure workers were trained HSE 2 1 2 Low Risk
(Unloading, shifting, Improper Aggravate injury Risk
about manual handling Representative
material handling & stacking of Property Damage
technique.
storage) materials
Material shall be stored in a
Poor manual
covered / dry space at all the
handling
time to avoid corrosion.
Storage should be in a clean,
dry, “NO SMOKING” area and
should be restricted to access by
authorized personnel only.
2.2. CHIPPING AND Inexperience 4 4 16 High Only competent person shall be Job Supervisor 2 1 2 Low Risk
CUTTING ACTIVITY workers Time Delays, Risk assigned for the task. HSE
Slip, trip wet
Financial loss Wear steel-toe safety shoes, slip Representative
surface Aggravate injury resistant footwear and keep
Arm muscular Property Damage areas dry, clean and
Form Ref. KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAP-QMS-FRM-00013 R01 18 December 2019 Page 4 of 7
HSE RISK ASSESSMENT
Reference No.: KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAB-CIV-MES-00021 Description: Health and Safety Risk Assessment for Chipping and Cutting of Concrete
Date: 28/Jan/2020
Revision No.: R00 Structure
Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating
Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category
stress due to unobstructed, as much as
vibration. possible
Hearing loss All debris to be put in waste
Dust skips on a continuous basis to
Flying object avoid debris blowing around
Foot Injury project.
Incompetent Any obstructions from pathways
operator must be removed.
Defective Workers in or around the area
equipment will wear dust masks.
Ensure working area was
isolated & all necessary
precautionary measures were in
placed as mentioned below.
Operator’s user must take rest
frequently and use hand gloves
to minimize the muscular stress.
Operator’s user must use ear
plug to protect from hearing
loss.
To use dust mask
To use safety goggles
Equipment operator must be
competent and experienced
Equipment must be inspected by
a competent person prior to use.
Restrict unauthorized entry.
Keep the area clean.
Ensure equipment in good
condition
Extension cables check for
damage replace if necessary.
Proper cable management shall
be performed.
Protect cables from falling
objects.
Ear protection must be used in
noisy area.
All waste materials will be
shifted to the approved waste
disposal area or the
designated skip outside the
Form Ref. KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAP-QMS-FRM-00013 R01 18 December 2019 Page 5 of 7
HSE RISK ASSESSMENT
Reference No.: KAFD-RY-RIA2-PGEN-SAB-CIV-MES-00021 Description: Health and Safety Risk Assessment for Chipping and Cutting of Concrete
Date: 28/Jan/2020
Revision No.: R00 Structure
Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating
Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category
parcel at ground level.
The area will be cleaned and
where required, fix safety covers
over drilled core holes and
provide warning signs
Be familiar with emergency
response procedure.
Any obstructions from pathways
Obstructed
must be removed.
accesses
Emergency contact lists shall be
Lack of
posted at site.
illumination and
Ensure lightings at the stairways
EMERGENCY emergency exit Job Supervisor
High and emergency exits are
RESPONSE/ACCESS signs Aggravate injury 4 4 16 HSE 2 1 2 Low Risk
Risk working properly. Emergency
ES/ILLUMINATION Late response to Representative
lights shall be installed at stairs
victim in case of
to evacuate in case of power
emergency
supply failure or emergency.
Lack of
Emergency evacuation routes
communication
and procedure shall be reminded
regularly to the site staff by
construction and HSE team.
CLASSIFICATION CHART
Likelihood of Risk Description Rating Severity of Risk Description Rating
Unlikely Occurrence close to zero 1 Minor Injury First-Aid On Site 1
May Happen Capable of taking Place 2 Minor Injury Treatment Off Site 2
Likely Tend to or Inclined to Occur 3 Up-to-3 days Injury Limited or no work for three days 3
Very Likely High Inclination of Occurrence 4 Major Injury Reportable 4
Certain Most Definitely Happen- Not “If but When” 5 Death 5