RA No iEM/RA/SC/39

Document Name: Risk Assessment

Date 18-05-24

1. RISK ASSESSMENT
MAIN ACTIVITY: Irrigation Network

LOCATION: Tilal Al Ghaf PROJECT:

TILAL AL GHAF - ELYSIAN SHALLOW SERVICES, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED SUBSTANCES TO BE USED REVISION STATUS
Tipper Plate Compactor N/A REVISION NUMBER REVISED DATE
Water Tanker Small Roller
Rebound Hammer Skid steer loader & Back
HIAB Hoe Loader (Bobcat)
Survey Equipment/ Measuring Excavator
Tape Compressor 02 18-05-24

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS CONSIDERED (TICK BOX) PERSONS AT RISK (TICK BOX)
☒EMPLOYEES ☐PUBLIC
☐WORKING FROM HEIGHT ☒ ELECTRICITY ☒ HAND TOOLS ☒MATERIAL HANDLING ☐CONFINED SPACE ☒EXCAVATION/BACK FILLING

☒FALLING MATERIALS ☒ MANUAL HANDLING ☒PEDESTRIAN ☒FATIGUE ☒NOISE & VIBRATION ☒ HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ☒SUBCONTRACTORS ☐VISITORS

☒MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT ☒ SLIPS / TRIPPING ☒ SITE VEHICLE ☐SECURITY ☒ HEAT EXHAUSTION ☐ENVIRONMENTAL

(Use Environmental Impact- ☒STAKE HOLDERS ☐OTHERS
☒FIRE RISK ☒ACCESS/EGRESS ☒ LIFTING OPERATION ☒MATERIAL STORAGE Severity Rating Section for these
☒ADVERSE WEATHER
HAZARDS)
MANDATORY HSE REQUIREMENTS (TICK BOX)

☒ADEQUATE PPE
☒SAFETY INDUCTION ☒WORK PERMIT ☒PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENT ☒SUPERVISION
☐ VENTILATION
☒TOOLBOX TALK ☐TASK LIGHTING ☒TASK SPECIFIC PPE ☒BARRICADES, WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA
☒DUST CONTROL

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENT (TICK BOX)

☒SAFETY HELMET ☒GOGGLES / SAFETY GLASSES ☒RESPIRATORY PROTECTION / BREATHING ☒GLOVES ☒ OVERALLS
APPARATUS
☒SAFETY BOOTS ☒EAR PLUGS / DEFENDER ☒HIGH VIZ SAFETY JACKET ☐WELDING/METAL CUTTING PPE
☐FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS
TO REFER TO OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS
RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM OFFICIAL SIGNATORIES FOR THE RISK ASSESSMENT
1.
Sr # Name Designation ASSESSED BY (name) ID # DATE:
1. Mr.Sayyad Ahamed Sr. HSE Advisor Sayyad Ahamed ASICO SIGNATURE: 20-03-24
REVIEWED BY (name) ID # DATE:
2. Mr.Kural Venthar Sr. HSE Engineer SIGNATURE:
Kural Venthar ASICO 20-03-24
REVIEWED BY (name) ID # DATE:
3. Mr.Haitham Nasser Project Manager SIGNATURE:
Rakesh Dharmani ASICO 20-03-24
APPROVED BY (name) ID # DATE:
4. Mr.Satheesh Kumar Project HSE Manager SIGNATURE:
Satheesh Kumar Innovo Group 20-03-24

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Document Name: Risk Assessment
Date 18-05-24

Resid
ual

Demonstrated
Risk
Potential Risk
Existing Barrier or H/M/

ALARP
Hazard Consequences H/M/L
Job Step Cause Controls Recommended Controls L
With no controls in
Sequence of with
The potential to The harm which place Action By
working Possible causes Describe all existing Describe additional controls that control
cause harm. Health, could possibly s in
activities that will potentially barriers /controls for are required
Injury, Property occur place
release a hazard each hazard
damage,
environment etc. R Yes
S P PR S P
R No
 Ensure job-oriented training
to the workforce and
mandatory HSE induction for
Personnel entire crew.
unaware about  Enforce the use of Personal
the site condition,
Protective Equipment as per
welfare facilities
requirements of tasks.
and etc.,
 Pre start briefing prior to
start the activity.
 Never allow personnel to use
Non-Compliance Major and Minor
New Workers Site safety induction any equipment which they
with site PPE injuries.
is conducted prior to are not familiar with and
1. Code. PE/SE/
deploying the workers appropriately trained in its Yes
Mobilization Heat Stress, Heat Sup/FM
Lack of at site. use.
NOCs/Authorities Exhaustion
 During summer-worker(s)
Permits Un-acclimatized 4 4 16 4 1 4
should be acclimatized prior
workers
to mobilize in extremely hot
environment.
 Ensure all necessary
permits/NOCs are obtained
prior to commence the
work.

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 Ensure designated Access /

Egress made safe for the
people, vehicles, plant and
machinery for project
Segregated pedestrian  Ensure proper barricade,
walk ways provided. signage Provided
Slippery and
 Ensure Proper housekeeping
Uneven surface.
and no any obstacles
Material to be arranged  No stacking of material that
Access Blockage
in an appropriate
Major and Minor will block the access partially
Access and Egress manner leaving enough Yes
Poor material injuries 4 3 12 or completely.
space for pedestrian
management.  Competency of vehicle and
movement. PE/SE/ 4 1 4
operator should be ensured Sup/FM
Poor
Adequate  Authority permits should be
housekeeping
housekeeping to be obtained prior to work.
done.  Ensure adequate
illumination provided
 Ensure security, watch man
controls every access.

Damages to Check NOC from  Ensure to do cable survey

existing service concerned authorities and mark all the utility lines
lines. available. in the excavation area.
Ensure to have  If service lines are present,
Exposure to sharp Excavation permit.
Property mark using chalk powder
edges
Damage and wooden pricks.
Demarcate the area to
Skin allergies  Report the concerned
Surveying and Surveying & Setting Interruption of be excavated using SUP/SE/
2. Major / Minor 4 5 20 4 1 4 Yes
Site Clearance out live electric cables interconnected, water authorities as immediately PE/CM
Injury.
may lead to filled PVC barriers and as possible, if any existing
Fatality
electrocution. signage. service lines are damaged
during the activity.
Snake bites, Use appropriate hand
insect bites and gloves while handling  Any venomous bite shall be
other venomous sharp edged rebar’s. instantly reported to the
reptiles bite. responsible engineers and

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the affected person shall be

rushed to hospital
immediately.

 Ensure the condition of the

hand tools are good, when
obtaining from the store.
 Protect sharp edges of tools
that are to be stored or
covered.
 Hand tools should not to be
kept on walkways.
 Hand tools shall be kept in
Select the correct tools
tool boxes whenever not in
for the job; no make
use.
shifts tools to be used.
 All hand tools shall be
Pre-use inspection of inspected for any damages
Use of hand tools Damaged tools tools during task on daily basis and at regular
Major / Minor
like Shovels and Improvised Tools briefing. SUP/SE/
Injury 4 4 16 intervals. 4 1 4 Yes
etc., PE/CM
Sharp edges  Provide tools with a lanyard
Damaged tools to be
to prevent its fall while
tagged and removed
from site. working at height or near
edges.
 Use the right tool for the
right job.
 Do not keep any tool
unattended at the height
after work.
 Keep tools in racks, boxes or
tool bags when not in use.
 Store keeper will inspect all
the new tools before issuing
to site.

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 Ensure the operatives are

wearing task specific PPEs

Verify copy of NOC and  If the depth exceeds 1.2m,

excavation permit are follow collapse prevention
available at work spot. measures strictly.
 Always maintain angle of
No mechanical
excavation permitted repose lesser than 40
Damages to during trail trench degrees.
existing works or if there  Any damages to existing
underground service lines shall be
existing services.
service lines.
immediately reported to the
Ensure proper mode of concerned authorities.
Electrocution. Property access and egress
Damage  Store no materials or
available.
Fall of materials / equipment next to edge of
Persons/ Penalty Ladder must be excavation.
equipment into extended at least 1m  Store spoil at least 60cm
Manual or excavation Heat Stress from the ground level. away from the edge of the SUP/SE/
3. Mechanical Trail Trenches Minor & Major 4 5 20 4 1 4 Yes
excavation and should not PE/CM
Excavation Side collapse and injuries. Always maintain 3-
cave in be accumulated higher than
point contact while
Fracture 1.5 times of the distance.
using ladders.
Lack of access and  Maintain 1.5 times of depth
egress Fatality Provide barriers and of excavation as clearance
prohibition/caution from the edge of excavation
signage(s). at ground level. Beyond that
continuous work
no heavy vehicle movement
under direct Conduct TBT prior
sunlight. should be permitted.
starting the task
 Heat stress campaign shall
Use adequate PPEs. be conducted during
summer month.
Provide adequate edge
 Verify individual water
protection to avoid
thermos availability with
falling hazard.
operatives.

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Provide adequate  Ensure job rotation and

information signage to intermittent breaks.
avoid unknown entry. (especially where soil strata
are hard)

Fall hazards & Trip  Ensure sufficient work space

hazards cause available for operatives.
physical injuries.  If necessary, ensure to do
gas testing by certified gas
Space constraint
tester using calibrated gas
for operatives
working inside detector.
the trench Don’t store any  Supervise to prevent over
materials or equipment reaching and poor work
Poor work next to edge of postures.
posture and Property  Maintain access routes free
excavation.
repetitive action Damage
from obstructions.
may lead to Follow PTW system and
Musculoskeletal Penalty  Lower materials, equipment
Tasks that involves ensure to gas
disorder. gradually using ropes or
operatives working monitoring wherever SUP/SE/
Heat Stress 4 5 20 other suitable mechanical 4 1 4 Yes
from inside the necessary. PE/CM
Lack of access and Minor & Major aids to prevent them from
trench
egress injuries Ensure right tools for sudden fall.
Fracture the right job.  Reduce number of
Usage of Fatality
operatives working inside
defective tools
and usage of tools the trench as reasonably
for unintended practicable.
purposes may A trained/competent
lead to workplace supervisor shall be allotted
incidents. to monitor workers inside
the trench and to caution
Body parts
personnel movement and
entrapment may
lead bruise or vehicular movement at
crush injuries. ground, all the time.

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 Ensure the area is

Presence of toxic demarcated and provided
gases when with suitable signage and
working close to
barriers.
existing sewer
lines or other
areas.
All hazards and  All control measures as
risks as previously previously mentioned for
mentioned in the manual excavation works
manual
Equipment shall shall be applicable.
excavation
(except excessive undergo prestart  When equipment is not in
physical exertion inspection before use “shut off the engine and
for operatives) deploying to site remove Key”.
shall be activities.  Ensure no one accessing
applicable. working radius of
Check 3rd party
Property equipment, when machine is
Collision with certificate of
Damage equipment and in operation.
other equipment
may cause operator.  Ensure no operatives
Penalty working underneath the
Usage of Excavator vehicular
Back hoe loader and accidents at site. Check valid UAE vehicle excavator bucket. SUP/SE/
Heat Stress 4 5 20 license of the operator. 4 1 4 Yes
other mechanical
Minor & Major  No passengers shall be PE/CM
machineries Operatives may permitted within the moving
injuries Ensure daily inspection
get hit by moving equipment.
Fracture of equipment.
equipment.
Fatality  Always follow site speed
Assign certified flagman limits.
Over speeding,
over loading may with all moving  Never overload the
cause overturning equipment. equipment.
of equipment.  Ensure equipment is used
only for intended purposes,
Legal non-
as per the manufacturer
compliance may
result from a lack recommendations.
of a certified
flagman and
necessary

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inspection  No substandard accessories

certificates or fittings on machineries
& records. shall be permitted.

Poor storage of
spoil may
increase the
surcharge load on
the side of the
excavation and
access blockage
 Obtain necessary work
permits to work next to live
Employees may roads.
get hit by vehicles  Maintain a copy of
NOCs/Permits at work
Vehicle Collision locations
or other kind of
 Ensure to assign trained
vehicular incident
Minor/Major operatives to control traffic.
Access blockage Injuries  Ensure the work area is
Flagman assigned to all
Working next to live properly demarcated at
Lack of traffic Fracture moving vehicles at site SUP/SE/
roads/site vehicular 4 4 16 locations where exist 4 1 4 Yes
access control persons. PE/CM
Property moving vehicle hazards.
Non-Compliance Damage  Inform all the interested
with site traffic parties through main
rules contractor before blocking
the access.
 Ensure alternative access is
available for emergency
purposes.
 Comply site traffic
rules/speed limits strictly.

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 Ensure to have reflective

clothing and all appropriate
PPE.

Over speeding Ensure that internal  Ensure to follow site speed

/Over loading of lifting permits are in limits strictly.
trailers or delivery place before  Never over load the vehicle.
vehicles. commencing any lifting  Always secure the load.
activity.  Always use site mobilization
Toppling of
access.
equipment. Ensure all lifting
 Store pipe only at the
equipment’s and
Vehicle stuck in designated areas.
accessories are 3rd
the mud.  Ensure the pipes are stacked
party certified by DM /
EIAC approved 3rd using stoppers, to prevent
Vehicle Load roll over.
party company
unsecured.  Approach and working areas
Minor/Major Use of proper to be as level and stable as
No proper edge Injuries Equipment for the task. possible and be capable of
UPVC Pipe clearance
Delivery of Storm taking loads.
laying, Fixing maintained. Fracture Ensure use of Tag-line SUP/SE/
4. Water System 4 4 16 4 1 4 Yes
and Connection Components for safe movement of  All lifting/shifting activities PE/CM
Works Storing of pipes at Property are performed in
material
undesignated Damage coordination with the site
area. Ensure deployment of logistics team
competent and trained  All lifting operations to be
Fall of Material / personnel for the task.
Machinery. first planned and then
Adequate signages to executed.
Trench Collapse be posted  Ensure proper side and edge
Trapping of protection.
persons Safe and Inspected  Ensure Stop Logs and
Slings and Shackles Barricades are in place
Unsafe tools and prior to use
tackles.  No persons under loads
Daily Inspection to be swing area.
Pipe falling down. ensured  Close supervision shall be
Pipe crush. ensured.

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 Ensure use of appropriate

Property Damage PPE
Personnel injury.  Ensure provision of toolbox
talk.

 Ensure to deploy proper

manual handling techniques
while shifting/ carrying
blocks.
 Use wheel barrows and
Poor manual Back Pain
handling of Thrust other suitable means to
blocks Musculoskeletal carry and transport spoil.
disorder.  Any pipes elongated above
Repetitive action, Conduct Manual
3M to be carried two
Bending or poor Minor/Major Handling Training to all
persons. One at each end.
work posture Injuries employees.
Manual Handling of  Avoid manual handling as far
SUP/SE/
elongated Pipes and Fracture 3 4 12 Avoid repetitive as practicably possible. 3 1 3 Yes
Pipe laying. Slip, trip and fall PE/CM
while carrying action/bending.  Ensure to have job rotation
Property to prevent operatives from
blocks may lead
Damage
to crush injuries, repetitive action.
bruise and other  Ensure proper mode of
physical injuries. access and egress is
available.
 Ensure all operatives are
effectively wearing safety
toed shoes and rubber
gripped hand gloves.

Direct exposure
to skin. Ensure to use
 Ensure the Geo textiles
Respiratory appropriate gloves and
Usage and storage bundles are properly SUP/SE/
Prolonged expose diseases 3 3 9 masks. 3 1 3 Yes
of Geotextile fabric stacked and stored in the PE/CM
to geo textile
dust. Allergic Reaction designated storage area.

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Poor Disposal of Skin irritation Ensure proper disposal  Keep sufficient number of
waste of waste to main suitable fire extinguishers at
Other contractor waste the storage.
Occupational segregation area.  Don’t store the geotextile
diseases
bundles next to the edge of
the trenches.
 Always use wedges or
stoppers while stacking geo
textile bundles.
 Ensure to have periodical
medical screening for the
users.

Hazards and  Follow Existing and Ref: NO 2 ,

control measures recommended Controls hazards
Tasks that involves
are already mentioned in section 2. and
operatives working
mentioned in the recommen
from inside the
task – dations
trench
Manual/Mechani
cal Excavation
Collapse/overtur  Ensure necessary washing
Ensure to fix concrete
ning of concrete facilities are available for
pump. Skin irritation, pump with fully
extended outriggers operatives.
allergic reaction
and maintain safe  Ensure eye wash is available
Lack of proper
work platform. clearance from the with first aid kit.
Construction of Minor/Major edge of the excavation.  Ensure no materials, plant or
Base Slabs, Lack of Injuries equipment are present next
Form Work, and competent and Ensure proper work SUP/SE/
5. Reducer Slabs, 3 4 12 to the edge of excavation as 3 1 3 Yes
Blinding Fracture platform available for PE/CM
Cover Slab and trained far as practically possible.
Chambers operatives all operatives.
Property  Ensure necessary protection
Damage Ensure to follow PTW done to existing services.(if
Excessive
exposure to system without fail. applicable)
vibration may  Deploy job rotation and
Inspect, supported effective usage of task
cause white finger
excavation before
related PPE.

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and numbness to commencing work each  Ensure all task related PPE as
operatives. day. recommended by
manufacturer are effectively
Contact with Before concreting, form
worn by operatives, during
cementitious work approval from
products. power tools usage.
consultant shall be
sought.

Ensure hot work permit  Ensure fire watching for at

Fire hazards. is obtained. least half an hour after the
Burn injuries accomplishment of hot work
Inspect the area prior
task.
to work and ensure no
Protruding rebars  Task related PPE like apron,
combustibles are
and sharp objects. suitable hand gloves, etc
present within the
radius of 3m from the shall be effectively worn by
Poor manual Burn Injuries
point of hot work. operatives.
handling may lead
Cut or Bruise  Demarcate the area with
to Ensure sufficient
musculoskeletal suitable signage.
Minor or Major number of suitable fire  Check abrasive wheels’
Reinforcement disorder for
Injuries extinguisher are kept SUP/SE/
cutting tasks and operatives. 4 4 16 expiry date and suitability of 4 1 4 Yes
other Hot Work ready. PE/CM
Fatalities the type of materials, before
Usage of abrasive usage.
Assign certified fire
wheels may lead Property watcher for effective  Ensure usage of right tools
to flying objects damage fire watching. for the right job.
and physical
injuries.  Close all hot work permit at
Cover the combustibles
least half an hour before by
with fire blanket which
Simultaneous the end of work shift.
cannot be practically
operations by
other contractor removed from the
in the vicinity. vicinity.

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Hazards and  Follow Existing and Ref: NO 1 ,

control measures recommended Controls hazards
are already mentioned in section 1. and
Use of hand tools li
mentioned in the recommen Yes
task – Site dations
Clearance.

Usage of Qualified person to do  Ensure all guarding/ safety

uninspected/ periodical inspection to fittings are present at their
faulty equipment, all power tools and position as per the
usage of tools color coding shall be manufacturer
without safety
done accordingly. recommendations.
fittings.
 Any defects in the tools shall
Visual inspection must
short- be immediately reported to
Cut Lacerations be done before use.
circuiting/substan the concerned and
dard electrical Ensure all power tools segregated from the usage.
White finger
connection/ over and equipment shall be  Repairs shall be attended by
loading/ damaged Numbness used by trained authorized personnel only.
insulation operatives only.
provisions.  Loosing clothing and
Electrocution
As far as reasonable ornaments/jewelry shall be
Usage of Power Insufficient Eye Injuries practicable,110V power avoided. SUP/SE/
4 4 16 4 1 4 Yes
tools shall only be used.  Over exposure to vibration
Tools guarding of rotary PE/CM
parts/ moving Minor/Major
shall be prevented through
parts of the tool Injuries No substandard job rotation.
Fracture electrical connection  Ensure tools are properly
Scattering fire shall be permitted.
sparks, during stored, maintained and used
Property
usage of tools All cables must be kept according to manufacturer’s
Damage
clean and no defective instructions.
Power tools being cables shall be allowed.  Power tools users shall be
used by untrained closely monitored through
operatives Ensure to follow proper proper supervision.
cable management at
Flying objects.  If necessary, supplier
workplace.
training/ user manual
Poor cable
Management.

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briefing shall also be

Sharp objects in arranged for users.
the power tools  Ensure use of mandatory
PPE and task related PPE in
Exposure to
excessive line with manufacturer
vibration may recommendations.
cause

Loose Clothing
may lead to
entanglement.

Horseplay/Shortc
uts

Presence of toxic Ensure to follow PTW  Ensure tripod, full body

gases may lead to system. harness, availability of
unconsciousness ventilation fan and duct,
and fatality Gas monitoring shall be
Asphyxiation self-breathing apparatus
done using calibrated and other necessary safety
Oxygen Fainting gas testing device by
enrichment shall instruments are present.
unconsciousness authorized personnel
increase the  Ensure the ventilation fan &
only.
chances of fire Minor/Major duct are free from damage
accident. Injuries No hot work permitted and serving their purpose
Confined Space inside the confined properly. SUP/SE/
Oxygen deficiency Fatality 5 4 20 5 1 5 Yes
Work (If necessary) space.  A single ladder or other PE/CM
shall cause
breathing Fracture suitable access equipment
Ensure only trained,
troubles. shall be kept during the
Property competent and
course time of work to ease
Damage physically sound
Lack of proper access and egress.
personnel are deployed
means of access  Ensure sufficient work room
and egress may for the task.
available for operatives to
lead to
Ensure no toxic gases carry out their tasks.
entrapment.
present by doing gas  Gradually lower any
monitoring at three equipment/ tools with

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Deployment of levels, before entering holder into confined space

untrained the manhole/chamber using rope pulling system /
operatives may every time. other suitable means.
lead to operatives
 Any equipment which
with lack of
awareness on generates diesel exhaust
confined space shall not be taken inside the
hazards. confined space.
 Oxidizing chemicals/other
Unavailability of hazardous chemicals shall
ventilation fan not be taken inside the
and duct to blow
confined space.
fresh air
continuously into  Ensure necessary
confined space. illumination is available
inside the confined space, if
Space constraint not take adequate
may give rise to measures.
poor work  No halogens lamp or other
posture and
inert gas lamps shall be
ergonomical
hazards. permitted inside the
confined space.
Lack of  If necessary, repellants spray
emergency shall be applied to get rid of
rescue procedure insects/ reptiles inside the
and rescue kit
manhole/chamber.
with the team
may delay the Application shall be done in
rescue. line with manufacturer
recommendations.
 Ensure emergency rescue kit
are available with the team
and emergency rescue
procedure is briefed to the
team.

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Lifting failure.  Responsible engineer shall

All trailer drivers and initiate lifting permit.
Collision with crane operators shall
 Each moving equipment like
other equipment. be provided safety
mobile crane, trailer etc.,
induction without fail.
Trench collapse shall be assigned with a
due to excessive Check 3rd party certified rigger.
surcharge load to certificates of lifting  Maintain necessary
excavation walls. equipment and lifting clearance between
accessories. equipment and edge of
People, plant or excavation to minimize the
equipment may Check competency
surcharge load.
fall into certificates and valid
excavation. UAE driving license of  Demarcate the area with
Minor/Major the operator suitable to suitable barriers and
Lack of proper Injuries the type of vehicle. signage.
vehicle  Restrict unauthorized
access(road) to Fracture Verify internal personnel entry into SUP/SE/
the work spot. inspection records of exclusion zones.
Fatality PE/CM
Lifting Activities 5 5 25 lifting accessories and  Always secure load while 5 1 5 Yes
SUP/SE/
Load extending Property monthly color coding.
transporting/shifting PE/CM
from trailers bed
Damage through vehicles.
may pave way for Certified lifting
several kind of supervisor shall  Always follow site speed
vehicular prepare lifting plan and limits.
accidents. brief it to the team.  Ensure available routes are
suitable for heavy vehicle
Operatives may Ensure SWL is
get hit by moving movement.
mentioned on all lifting
equipment.  Always ensure that proper
equipment.
lifting methods are
Over speeding, Ensure SWL of the deployed.
over loading may lifting  Use taglines to guide the
cause overturning equipment/accessories load.
of equipment. matching the actual  Never allow operatives to
load (as per the loading access underneath area of
Legal non-
chart/ lifting plan). suspended load.
compliance may
result from lack

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of certified  Never overload trailers/any

flagman/Rigger other moving equipment.
and necessary
inspection
certificates
& records.

Operatives
accessing
underneath area
of suspended
load.

Entrapment of
body parts of
operatives may
lead to crush
injuries

Lack of awareness  Store chemicals only in

about the designated storage area
hazardous nature skin irritation, provided by main
of the chemicals. redness. Maintain record for list
contractor.
of chemicals.
 Prepare COSHH assessment
Emergency Allergic
reactions Store all chemicals only for all chemicals.
Spillage
Water Proofing Application of in labelled containers.  Brief MSDS and COSHH SUP/SE/
Works & Other Primer, Asphyxiation assessment of chemicals to
Flammability of PE/CM
6. works involves Usage of adhesive 5 4 20 Ensure MSDS is available 5 1 5 Yes
water proofing chemicals workforce. SUP/SE/
usage of Burn Injuries for all chemicals.
membrane  Ensure spillage kit, drip tray, PE/CM
chemicals
Lack of labels on Fatalities and first aid kit are available.
the container and
 Ensure sufficient number of
MSDS record. Property
suitable fire extinguisher is
Damage
Over exposure to kept ready.
oxidizing  All task related PPE as
chemicals. recommended by

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manufacturer shall be worn

effectively.
 Dispose empty containers
and chemical waste to main
contractors’ waste
segregation area.
 Ensure periodical health
checkup for operatives.

Fall of rock  Ensure no one is inside when

stones/boulder transferring spoil back to
s over trench.
operatives or As far as reasonably  Remove large and medium
services lines
Environmental practicable, remove sized rock stones from spoil,
laid.
Contamination shoring supports in the before starting backfilling.
Early removal later stage of backfill.  Never allow any operatives
of shoring White Finger to enter unsupported
Backfill in a way to
system may trench.
lead to trench Upper limb maintain safe angle of
disorders repose during the  Ensure a proper access is
collapse.
entire course time of available for operatives
Backfilling and Usage of plate SUP/SE/
7. Inadequate Hearing 4 5 20 activity. during manual backfilling. 4 1 4 Yes
Compaction compactor PE/CM
angle of loss/impairment  Verify internal inspection
repose. Ensure suitable
record of compactor prior to
Respiratory respiratory mask is
start.
Inhalation of illness effectively worn by
silica dust  Deploy job rotation to avoid
operatives.
exposure to excessive
Formation of vibration.
sinkholes.  Ensure drip tray and spill kit
are available.
Improper
 Report all oil spillage
access and
egress. incident to Emergency
spillage response team.

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Soil  Ensure effective usage of all

contamination task related PPE like shock
due to oil absorbent hand gloves, Ear
spillage from
muff etc as recommended
compactor
by manufacturer of the
Machinery equipment.
overturn.  Ensure to maintain the
health monitoring record.
Vibration and
noise
Ensure PTW system  Ensure inspection and color
must be followed coding of equipment is done
Upper Limb prior to use by a qualified
Leakage Ensure Only calibrated
Disorders personnel
Ejected. pressure gauges must
 Ensure only trained
be used
Minor/Major operatives perform the task
Material/Fittings
Injuries Ensure barricading is  Ensure adequate
Testing and Negligence
Commissioning Working with Horseplay/Shortc Fracture done and adequate illumination and drain SUP/SE/
8. uts 4 4 16 signage’s are displayed 4 1 4 Yes
Pressure Test pressurized lines arrangements are in place PE/CM
Mandrel Testing Fatality at the work location.  Fulltime supervision must be
Slip, Trip and Fall
Avoid poor work available at work area
Flooding. Property
Damage posture.  Deploy job rotation.
Poor Work  Training/TBT shall be
Posture and provided
Repetitive Action

Damages to Environmental  Ensure excavation permit is

existing Contamination. Ensure dewatering obtained.
services pumps are 3rd party  NOC from authority shall be
Burn inspected and obtained, If applicable.
Dewatering (If Flooding, SUP/SE/
9. Well Point System injuries/Electrica 4 4 16 approved by the plant 4 1 4 Yes
only necessary) drowning  A separate method of PE/CM
l burn injuries department and is safe
hazards and statement must be
to use.
water stagnant. developed for the job.

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Fire due to oil Use cable detector  Emergency contact person

leakage from wherever applicable to details shall be posted
dewatering ensure no service lines prominently. Any leakage
pump are present. shall be immediately
Soil reported to the concerned
Contamination and rectification shall be
Daily inspection shall be done as immediately as
Access done & recorded by site possible.
blockage, Slip, supervisor to ensure  Drip tray shall be provided to
Trip and fall effective working of the all necessary equipment to
hazards. system. contain oil spillage.
Noise Pollution  Spill kit shall be kept at site.
 Emergency spillage response
Electrocution. team shall be nominated.
 Spillage response team
Improper
disposal of contact details shall be
collected posted at prominent places.
water.  Repairs shall be attended
only by authorized
personnel only.
 Disposal of water shall be
done as per the project
requirements/local legal
legislations.

Lack of  Follow mid-day break

awareness to Ensure necessary sun
Skin redness/ strictly.
operatives regard shade provisions are
Work during Skin damage  Minimize the exposure to
ill-effects of heat. available.
Work during summer months or direct sunlight as far as SUP/SE/
10. 4 4 16 4 1 4 Yes
weather change under direct Excessive Ensure individual water practically possible. PE/CM
sunlight physical exertion Heat stress, heat bottles are available  Provided periodic breaks for
cramps, Heat with operatives. the workmen and maintain
Lack of drinking work/rest cycle.

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water source exhaustion and Regular monitoring of  Adequate cooled drinking

available nearby. Heat stroke. temperature and water facility provided at
humidity need to be work site.
Lack of ensured and heat index  Air-conditioned rest areas
acclimatization is need to be displayed at
in practice. available at site.
workplace during  Ensure First aid facilities
Prolonged summer seasons.
available at site.
exposure to  If any workmen show signs
Use safe access to
direct of possible heat stroke stop
evacuate to the safe
sunlight/UV rays
rest facilities area. the activity immediately and
provide immediate first aid
Use of suitable PPE assistance.
such as safety boot,
 Hydrolyte/ lemon issued to
Hard hat, goggles, Mask
workers and staff.
etc.

TBT, HSE training

precautionary
measures to control the
ill effects of hot working
atmosphere.

 TBT /Training shall be

Inadequate conduct to all work force
illumination
Night work permit shall  Close supervision shall be in
Inadequate be in place. place
Major/Minor  Emergency evacuation shall
supervision
injuries, Adequate illumination
Working at night be conduct on regular SUP/SE/
11.
(If applicable)
Night work Fractures, 4 4 16 shall be providing 4 1 4 Yes
Lack of interval PE/CM
emergency  Materials shall be stacked on
Fatal Regular monitoring of
procedures.
illumination level designated area only
 Always maintain emergency
Slip and trip,
Blocked Access access free from obstruction

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 Training shall be given to

Accumulation of work force regarding
Combustible Designated area
housekeeping
materials. Fire, Major and provides for debris
 Empty chemical bottles shall
minor injuries. collection
Keeping materials be stored separately
Removal of  Spill kit shall be available
on access. Fracture. Provision for fire
Residual Mixed /  Debris shall be remove from
prevention measures in SUP/SE/
12. materials and Unsegregated waste 4 4 16 4 1 4 Yes
Chemical spillage, Eye and skin place site on daily basis PE/CM
Debris materials
irritation.  Close Monitoring and
Poor illumination, Emergency access supervision.
Environmental maintaining free from  Waste disposal and
Slip and trip, contamination obstruction segregation of project waste
Pest Infestations shall be followed as per DM
guidelines.

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RISK LEVEL

H (HIGH-Potential to cause death, permanent injury or M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury or Long Term L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid or Short Term Environmental Impact)
Severe Permanent Environmental Harm) Environmental Impact)
SEVERITY (S)
LIKELIHOOD (L) CLASS OF RISK (L X S) RISK MATRIX
Health & Safety Environmental Impact
5 5 10 15 20 25
0 = Impossible 0 = No injury

LIKELIHOOD (L)
Short Term < less than 1 month
4 4 8 12 16 20
1 = Improbable 1 = Minor – (FAC) 0 = No harm HIGH = 15 – 25 3 3 6 9 12 15
2 = Remote 2 = Major - (MTC) 3 = Minor 2 2 4 6 8 10
3 = Probable 3 = LTI (Lost Time Incident) Long Term > Greater than 1 Month MEDIUM = 07 – 14 1 1 2 3 4 5

4 = Occasional 4 = Disabling Injuries 4 = Major 1 2 3 4 5

LOW = 01 - 06
5 = Frequent 5 = Fatality 5 = Catastrophic X SEVERITY (S)

NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be addressed to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk involved

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