Risk Assessment for Excavation Works

ACTIVITY Initial Residual Risk

HAZARD/RISK Risk
(Hazard Control measures
(Hazard + how it causes
source) Risk Risk
harm) Sev Likelihoo Sever Likeli
factor factor
erity d ity hood
4 2 6 All drivers shall be well trained, and possess a 2 1 2
Site Over speeding
valid driving license & TUV.
preparation
and (Struck by Hazard).
Heavy equipment drivers shall be certified.
mobilization of
Collision with another vehicle or Vehicles shall use main headlight during poor
machinery,
tools and existing facilities. visibility.
materials to the Collapse and falling of load or
site. All vehicles shall be fitted with reverse alarms.
material from the truck. Traffic
accidents / Personnel Injury / All trenches and existing facilities shall be well
Property Damage barricaded.

Heat stress All drivers shall use the seat belt while driving.
Pedestrians shall be at a safe distance from
moving vehicles.

High visibility vests shall be worn by all

workers operating close to vehicles.

Clear traffic signs shall be provided at the work

site.
 Risk Assessment for Excavation Works

ACTIVITY Initial Residual Risk

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(Hazard + how it causes
source) Risk Risk
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rest shelter/shaded area shall beprovided with
drinking water facility

Dust control such as water spray shall be

applied 2x perday and as required.

TBT will be conducted prior to start work

Provision of welfare facilities (e.g. drinking water

station, toilets).

-Drink plenty of water during extreme

temperature
 Risk Assessment for Excavation Works

ACTIVITY Initial Residual Risk

HAZARD/RISK Risk
(Hazard Control measures
(Hazard + how it causes
source) Risk Risk
harm) Severity Likelih Sever Likeli
factor factor
ood ity hood
Excavation Equipment, unexpected break 4 3 12 All operator should have Third Party 2 2 4
machinery down. Certification (TUV).
moving and
operation. Fall of element inside or outside Proper hard barricades around excavation.
(Excavator, Wheel the machinery, injury. Warning signs on the adequate physical
Loader, JCB, Equipment damage barricades shall be placed.
Dump Truck,
Bobcat & Roller Man, machine interface All equipment shall be equipped with reverse
Compactor) alarm and revolving warning light.

Trained flagman wearing reflective jacket shall

be assigned to all heavy equipment.

Unnecessary personnel shall be excluded from

the excavation area.

-Excavation daily checklist to be filled by

supervisor and keep at site along with permit.

Exclusion zone shall be established for workers

 Risk Assessment for Excavation Works

ACTIVITY Initial Risk Residual Risk

HAZARD/RISK
(Hazard Risk Control measures Risk
(Hazard + how it causes Seve Likelihood Severity Likeli
source) factor factor
harm) rity hood
Compaction Equipment, unexpected break 4 2 8 Certified equipment & operators shall 2 2 4
of Formation down. only be allowedto operate the
Level & equipment
Material Man, machine interface
Handling Operators shall have valid 3rdparty
(Manual & Wrong body positioning. certificate and SAG driver’s license
Mechanical).
Sharp edges. A valid permit to work will be secured
by the risk owner prior to start the work.
Overreaching,
Unnecessary personnel shall be
Sprains, strains, muscular injuries. excluded from the excavation area.

Operators need to trained and inducted.

Correct body positioning.
Provide proper PPE for the right job

Ensure correct manual handling

procedures are abided by plan.

All heavy lifting activities to allow

maximum 25 kg load shall be manually
handled by 2 or more persons
 Risk Assessment for Excavation Works

ACTIVITY Initial Residual Risk

HAZARD/RISK Risk
(Hazard Control measures
(Hazard + how it causes
source) Risk Risk
harm) Severity Likelihood Sever Likeli
factor factor
ity hood
Heat stress during extreme 4 4 16 Conduct daily TBT with all workers before 2 2 4
Confined space
weather work commence
work activity
Deficiency of oxygen
(More than 1.2m Access hazards Barricade the working zone & ensure only
deep excavation) Poor illumination authorized personnel entry
Toxic gases.
Oxygen enrichment Ensure underground utilities shall be
Flammable or explosive identified & marked
atmosphere
Dust, Establish exclusion zone around heavy
Slip trip and fall, equipment operation area
Electrical Hazards,
Loss of consciousness Assign trained flagman for heavy equipment
operation for smooth traffic management

Ensure appropriate PPEs for all workers

Ensure permit to work to be taken before

entry to confined space.
Adequate access to be ensured Gas testing/
monitoring to be ensured with a calibrated
gas tester by an authorized person.

Take regular breaks while working under

direct sunlight & provide drinking water &
rest shelters for workers

ensure trained first aider availability at site

to handle minor first aid cases.

Ensure all the tools & equipment are

inspected by approved authorities.

-conduct housekeeping at the end of shift &

keep site tidy
 Risk Assessment for Excavation Works

Initial Risk Residual Risk

ACTIVITY
HAZARD/RISK
(Hazard Risk Control measures Risk
(Hazard + how it causes harm) Severity Likelihood Severity Likelihood
source) factor factor
Emergency Workers unaware of the emergency 4 2 8 1. Workers shall be informed 2 2 4
arrangements procedures regularly about actions in
caseof emergency (e.g.
through toolbox talk)
2. First aid kits and certified
firstaider shall be available at
site
Environmental Improper waste management that 4 2 8 1. All construction waste shall 2 2 4
Protection could create impact to beproperly segregated and
environment(e.g. oil spills, use of disposed as per the approved
concrete/cement Environmental Management
Plan
2. Ensure availability of spill
kitswith environmental
points
Fire Fire and explosion that can 4 4 8 1. Provision of suitable and 2 2 4
protection causefatality, serious injuries sufficient numbers of portable
fire extinguisher, fire warden,
fire points (e.g. at storage
area,offices, work equipment)
 Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Muhammad Waqas Ahmed abdel wahab Eslam Mosad

Designation: Designation: Designation:

HSE Manager QC Manager project Manager

Signature: Signature: Signature:

Date: 14-07-2024 Date: 14-07-2024 Date: 14-07-2024

Very May
Certain (5) Likely (3) Unlikely (1)
Likely (4) happen (2)
Death (5) 25 20 15 10 5
Major Injury (4) 20 16 12 8 4
Over 3 days injury (3) 15 12 9 6 3
Minor injury (treatment off-site) (2) 10 8 6 4 2
Minor injury (first-aid on-site) (1) 5 4 3 2 1
 Severity can be recorded in the following format: Score Priority Action
Minor injury (first aid on site)
1 represents lowrisk, although
Minor injury (treatment off site) controlmeasures must be
2 1-4 LOW
maintained
Over 3 days injury
3
Major injury 4
Action required soon tocontrol
Fatality 5 risks, control measures may be
5-10 MEDIUM necessary in the shortterm

Severity X Probability

Probability can be recorded in the following format:

Unlikely
1
Action required urgentlyto
May happen control risks. Furtherresources
2 11-25 HIGH
may be needed
Likely
3
Very likely 4
Certain 5