PERGOLA CONTRACTING AND GREEN HOUSES W.

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Doc No: Assessed By: Michael
ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

RISK
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Site
 The materials will be unloaded and stored in a Engineer
1. Damage to designated area.
materials  Storage area will be evaluated for natural lost
potential such as flooding.
Material
01 3x4  Clear of the of the work site on site traffic flow. Supervisor L
delivery/Handling.  Only proper material handling equipment with
2. Employee
qualified operator will be used to move materials.
injury
 Employees will be kept clear off equipment and load
during lifting. Safety
 Equipment will be inspected daily. Officer

 Danger signage shall be provided at the working area

 Warning light shall be positioned around the excavated Site
1. Falling area. Engineer
Working around the Hazard.  Open trenches shall be well protected or barricaded
02 trenches or 4x5  Proper housekeeping shall be done at the beginning Supervisor L
Excavated areas 2.Sharp and at the close of the Job.
objects  Sharp Object shall not be kept within the trenched Safety
unsafely. Officer
 Safe access and egress shall be provided into the
trenches.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Doc No: Assessed By: Michael
ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

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Back strain;
overexertion.
 Know your weight-lifting capacity and get help if
Hitting needed. Lift using leg muscles. Keep back straight.
Handling heavy, Supervisor
someone or Use mechanical lifting equipment.
3. awkward 20° lengths 3x4  Watch where you are going. Handle piping carefully.
something with
of pipes.  Survey area for hazards. Walk carefully to maintain L
the pipe. footing. Safety
Trip and slip Officer.
hazard.

 Start briefing talk shall be conducted before the start Site

Falling Hazard
of the Job. Engineer
 All cut and unused pipes shall be disposed from the
Dust particles
4. Laying of HDPE Pipes 3x4 work environment Supervisor L
Trip and slip  Proper PPE shall be used during pipe laying such as
dust mask, hand gloves coverall, safety Google etc. Safety
hazard.
 Proper access and egress shall be provided into the Officer
trenches
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Doc No: Assessed By: Michael
ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

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Electrical
shock.
 All electrical power tools shall be double insulated
 Inspect cord before use. Keep power cord away from
Tripping over
work area. Plug tools into GFCI protected outlets. Do
or cutting not use electric tools if work area is wet.
power cord  Train personnel only shall be allowed to use a Site
particular type of power tool. Engineer
Injury from  Power tools shall be 110v cable used with industrial
Using power tools flying bits of type male and female connector.
such as grinder, Material.  Appropriate PPE shall be worn while using power tool.
05 portable saw, pipe 3x4  Only power tools with handles or guards shall be used Supervisor L
cutter, and pipe Getting caught at the site.
threading machine. in pipe  Properly dispose of rags used to clean pipe in order to
threading prevent injury to workers
 Keep tools in good condition. Inspect tools before use. Safety
machine.
Verify that guards work properly. Do not put hands Officer.
Back strain near blades. When using tools, make sure you have a
from using good center of gravity and are properly balanced. Hold
tools securely with two hands to maintain control.
manual Pipe  Position yourself properly when pushing the die
threader. handle.
Getting cut by
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Doc No: Assessed By: Michael
ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

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metal chips.

Drill or saw
catching; drill
bit

breaking;
severe
lacerations;

Dismemberme
nt.

6. Using fitters tools, Cuts, pinches, 3x4  Start briefing talk shall be conducted before the start L
pipe wrenches, and smashes, of the Job.
combination Punctures,  Keep tools in good condition. Inspect tools before use. Supervisor
Ear safety glasses. Work away from yourself. Use
Wrenches, Trimmer severing of
normal caution required for all hand tools.
blade (hand tools). fingers.  Wear hard hat. Handle tools carefully with dry gloves
or hands. Make sure you have a firm footing so you do Safety
Wrench Officer.
not fall.
slipping and
worker hitting
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ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

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self or others
with wrench or
dropping
wrench on self
or others.

Using of HDPE Risk of fire or 4X5  Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated and in Site L
Electrofusion welding explosion, date before use Engineer
7. and Butt fusion Electrical  Carry out before use inspection, only use serviceable
equipment
machine shock, burns
 All gases to be vented and levels checked with gas
when in meter before electrofusion takes place. Supervisor
contact with  This equipment delivers up to 48V AC via the output
hot part, connector and lead. The unit output power must not
manual be energised without proper connection of the correct
handling and fitting types. Safety
eye injury  Avoid walking or standing on cables and ensure that Officer.
the cables are safely routed
 Team lifting should be encourage for lifting the
equipment
 The process of Electrofusion jointing generates heat in
the fitting. Heat resistant gloves are to be used at all
times when working with hot components.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Doc No: Assessed By: Michael
ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

RISK
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 All protective equipment to be worn at all times

 Only trained and competent operators to operate the
equipment
Use of Welding Exposures to 4X5  Start briefing talk shall be conducted before the start of Site L
machine metal fumes the Job. Engineer
8. and to
 Hot work permit should be taken and approved before
ultraviolet
(UV) radiation; commencement of any activities
Supervisor
include burns,  Only approved experienced and trained staff should
eye damage,
engage in welding operations.
fire, the
hazards  All welding equipment must only be used as per the Safety
associated Officer.
manufacturer’s instructions.
with the use of
 Welding equipment must be serviced by a competent
compressed
gases, person as per the manufacturer’s suggested intervals.
electrical  Welding equipment must be visually inspected before
shock, cuts, each use and damaged units reported to the safety
manual
handling manager / supervisor. Damaged welding equipment must
injuries, and not be used until they have been examined by a
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Doc No: Assessed By: Michael
ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

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competent person. Pay particular attention to gas lines

and electrical cables.
 Always assess the immediate working area before starting
any work. Remove all combustible materials within the
immediate work area, if this is not possible, then cover
crushed toes
same with a fire blanket. Whenever possible welding
and fingers,
and noise should take place in a dedicated welding booth.
hazard.  A fire extinguisher and fire blanket must always be
available to the welder.
 There must be sufficient space around the working area in
order to allow the operator a free range of movement.
 Adequate PPE should be worn

9. Pressure Testing of Contact with 3x4  Workers shall be train on the Job and the means of Site L
HDPE Pipes sharp objects prevention of the associated hazard Engineer
during burst  The leak test area shall be barricaded with caution
sign board.
of pipe when
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Doc No: Assessed By: Michael
ACTIVITY: INSTALLATION & TESTING OF UNDERGROUND HDPE PIPES RA No: PCG / RA / 010

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over pressured  The leak test area shall be isolated of workers.

Unauthorized personnel shall not be allowed to enter
Splashed of into the barricaded area.
water on  Constant watch shall be kept on pressure gauges and Supervisor
others during pressure recorders not to exceed the permissible limit
leakage or bars.
 In case of any leak of water pressure shall be dropped
Flooding of slowly. Safety
the  After the completion of the leak test the water shall Officer
Environment be disposed off in an agreed manner or in an approved
area of the client.
Weather
condition such  Frequent break will be provided to cool the body. Site
 PERGOLA heat stress guild lines to be followed. Engineer
as humidity
 Regular supply of cool water and hot water during
and heat/Cold
10. Environment 4x5 winter period shall be provided to regulate the rate of Supervisor L
evaporation of water from the body.
 There shall be no work during high storm Safety
Storms and  Appropriate PPE such as dust mask or face cover shall Officer
dust particles be used.
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RISK LEVEL

H(HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury)M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time
injury)L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)

CLASS OF RISK (L X
LIKELIHOOD (L) SEVERITY (S) RISK MATRIX
S)

5 5 10 15 20 25

4 4 8 12 16 20

LIKELIHOOD (L)
HIGH = 15 – 25
1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE. 3 3 6 9 12 15
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
MEDIUM = 07 – 14
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. 2 2 4 6 8 10

4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS.
LOW = 01 - 06 1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC.
1 2 3 4 5

SEVERITY (S)