HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Overall Task Details: Installation of water supply pipes, hangers, supports, fittings above and below ground
RISK ASSESSMENT: including pressure test

Project Name: ZAYED CITY SCHOOLS PPP PROJECT

RA Ref No.: RA/JC446/003

28/07/2023
RA compilation Date: 29.12.2022 Review date:

Date:

Compiled by: Nehal Danish – Sr. HSE Engineer 29.12.2022

Rolando Tibigar- QHSE Manager
Reviewed by: 29.12.2022

Approved by: Mr. Thomas- Project Manager 29.12.2022

Minimum Required PPE (See Critical Action for Task Specific Requirements)
Additional Training required:
✘ Reflective Vest ✘ Gloves Ear Plug/ Earmuff ✘ Dust Mask
Others PTW
✘ Hard Hat ✘ Goggles ✘ Safety Shoes ✘ Face Mask NOC’s Required for task:
Others
N/A
✘ Lifeline/ Harness Face shield Rubber Boots respirator
Others

RISK SCORE CALCULATOR

Use the Risk Score Calculator to Determine the Level of Risk of each Hazard
What is the LIKELIHOOD of an occurrence? Hierarchy of Controls
What would be the
CONSEQUENCE Frequent/Almost certain (5) Rarely (1) Can the hazard be Eliminated or removed
Often (4) Likely (3) Possible (2)
Continuous or will happen Less than once every 5
of an occurrence be? 6 to 12 times a year 1 to 5 times a year Once every 5 years from the work place?
frequently years
Catastrophic (5) Can the product or process be substituted for
High 25 High 20 High 15 Medium 10 Medium 5
Multiple Fatalities a less hazardous alternative?
Serious (4) Can the hazard be engineered away with
High 20 High 16 High 12 Medium 8 Low 4
Class 1 single fatality guards or barriers?
Moderate (3)
Can Administration Controls be adopted
Class2 (AWI or LTI) or Class 1 High 15 High 12 Medium 9 Medium 6 Low 3
Permanently disabling effects I.e. procedures, job rotation etc.
Minor (2)
Medical attention needed, no work Medium10 Medium 8 Medium 6 Low 4 Low 2 Can Personal Protective Equipment &
restrictions. MTI Clothing be worn to safe guard against
Insignificant (1) hazards?
Medium5 Low 4 Low 3 Low 2 Low 1
FAI
Specific Task Initial Risk Rating
Step Additional Control
No Hazard Details Consequence/Risk Control Measures Residual Risks RR Responsibility
(In sequence of L C RR Measures
works)
1. Tool box talks in hand tools safety. Engineer
Unsafe use of
2. Regular inspection of hand tools to be Foreman
hand tools
Cutting / sizing 6 performed. Close Supervision to Chargehand
1 (hacksaw / pipe Hand injuries 3 2 Poor awareness Low (2)
and deburring of 3.Immediate removal and replacement of damaged be given. Technician
cutter/ trimmer /
pipes. tools.
file).
4.Use of coveralls and hand gloves.
1. Ladders to be inspected on a regular basis and
prior to use.
2. Ladders to be color coded after inspection / No
Installation of Unsafe use of ladders to be used on site without color coding
Pipes, hangers Injuries from fall on height (Sprain/ Training on ladder
ladders/ Use of sticker. Engineer
2. and fittings on strain/ fracture) 3 3 9 Unsafe behavior safety Low (3)
3. All defective ladders to be removed from the Forema
Heights using damaged ladder.
site.
Ladders
4. Tool box talk to be given to operatives on how
to detect ladder damage.
5. Fall body harness to be used by operatives for
 HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Overall Task Details: Installation of water supply pipes, hangers, supports, fittings above and below ground
RISK ASSESSMENT: including pressure test

Specific Task Initial Risk Rating Additional Control

No Step Hazard Details Consequence/Risk Control Measures Residual Risks RR Responsibility
work above 1.8 meters. Measures
(In sequence of

1. Ladder to be substituted with scaffold if practicable.

2. Step ladders to be fully spreaded with locks secured
Improper pitching of while in use.
ladder / use of step 3. No step ladders will be allowed to be used as single Training on ladder Engineer
ladder as single
Injuries from Fall from heights. 3 3 9
ladder in performing the task.
Unsafe behavior safety Low (3)
Forema
ladder 4. Close Supervision to be given.
5. Fall body harness to be used by operatives for work
above 1.8 meters.

1. Substitute ladder with scaffold is practicable.

2. Training to be given to operatives on the proper use
of ladder.
3. 3point contact to be emphasized to all operatives
Over -reaching / not
during tool box talk.
using 3point contact /
Injuries from fall from heights. 4. Holding any tool or material to be prohibited while Training on ladder Engineer
holding material while 3 3 9
climbing ladders.
Unsafe behavior Low (3)
climbing ladders/ safety Forema
5. Technicians to be prohibited from using the top two
Unstable ladders.
rungs of the ladder.
6. Close Supervision to be given.
7. Fall body harness to be used by operatives for work
above 1.8 meters.
1. Tools hoist to be used to hold extra tools
while working on heights.
2. No tools / materials shall be allowed to be put
Installation of / hanged on ladders.
Pipes, hangers Falling tools /
materials. Head and body injuries 3. No tools or materials shall be thrown to the Training on ladder Engineer
- and fittings on 3 3 9 Unsafe behavior Low (3)
technician working on ladder / Hoist to be safety Foreman
Heights using
ladder used.
4. Area below the ladder shall be barricaded.
5. Technician holding the ladders (if required)
shall always wear helmet and safety shoes.
3. Installation of 1. Scaffolding inspection and tagging system to
Pipes, hangers be implemented.
and fittings on 2. Scaffolds shall be erected by a competent
Heights using scaffolding erector.
Injuries from fall from heights due to
scaffolding Use of incomplete 3. Scaffolds shall be inspected and tagged by a Training on scaffolding Engineer
Scaffold collapse and injuries falling 3 4 12 Poor awareness Low (4)
scaffold. materials. competent scaffolding inspector. safety. Foreman
4. Working at height training to be conducted to
users of scaffold.
5. Full body harness to be used by operatives
for working above 1.8 meter
Falling materials Injuries from falling materials. 3 3 9 1. Scaffolds shall be erected by a competent Poor awareness Training on scaffolding Low (3) Engineer
stored on scaffolds. scaffolding erector. Toe boards to be safety. Foreman
provided.
2. Scaffolding to be inspected prior to use to
ensure no gaps in between planks and toe
boards are in place.
3. Housekeeping to be regularly performed to
remove extra tools and materials in the
scaffold.
4. Only materials and tools needed for the task
to be placed on scaffolds to prevent
overloading.
 HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Overall Task Details: Installation of water supply pipes, hangers, supports, fittings above and below ground
RISK ASSESSMENT: including pressure test

Specific Task Initial Risk Rating Additional Control

No Step Hazard Details Consequence/Risk Control Measures Residual Risks RR Responsibility
5. Area below scaffold to be barricaded. Measures
(In sequence of
6. Tool box talk to be given to operative in
scaffold safety / hazards of falling materials.
7. All workers shall use helmets and safety
shoes
1. Training to be given to operatives in scaffold
safety emphasizing not to sit on railings, not
to extend their body beyond guard rails and
Unsafe act while
using scaffold /
to use 3-point contact while climbing scaffold.
working outside the 2. Mobile scaffolds shall only be moved when
guard rails / sitting on no personnel are on it and all materials / tools
Injuries from fall from heights. Engineer
guard rails / moving 3 4 12 are cleared. Unsafe behavior Close supervision Low (4)
scaffold while Foreman
3. Floor to be verified for any potholes /
somebody is in top/ obstructions prior to moving scaffolds from
unsafe use of access
ladder.
one are to another.
4. Close Supervision to be given.
5. Use full body harness if working in scaffold
above 1.8 meters.
1. Hot work permit to be implemented.
2. Only competent technician to perform the activity.
3. Tool box talk to be conducted on electrical and
hand power tools safety.
Hot surfaces of
Joining of pipes 4. Hand powered tools to be inspected by a Training on hazards of
equipment and Burns / Fire. Engineer
4. using electrofusion 3 3 9 competent electrician and same will be color Poor awareness electrofusion welding Low (3)
pipes being coded.
Foreman
welding machine activity
welded / heated. 5. Only properly grounded tools to be used.
6. Only properly insulated tools to be used.
7. Adequate Illumination to be provide at work place.
8. Hand gloves and safety shoes to be used.
1. Only competent technician to perform the activity.
2. Tool box talk to be conducted on electrical and
Unsafe use of hand power tools safety.
powered hand tools 3. Hand powered tools to be inspected by competent
Electrocution / burns Training on powered Engineer
(Drill) 3 5 15 electrician and the same will be color coded. Poor awareness Low (5)
4. RCD/ELCB to be used.
hand tools safety Foreman
Loose connections,
frayed wires. 5. Only properly grounded tools to be used.
6. Hand gloves and safety shoes to be used.
7. Close Supervision to be given.
Installation of Pipe 1. Tool box talk to be conducted on hand powered
hangers and Use of Hand tools safety including hazards of flying debris and
5. dust.
supports using drill powered tools Eye injuries / respiratory illness Training on powered Engineer
3 3 9 Poor awareness Low (3)
machine. (Flying debris/ dust 2. Close supervision to be given. hand tools safety Foreman
due to use of drill.) 3. Use of eye protection (Goggles, Safety Glass)
4. Mask (FFP1 Type) to be used.
1. Noise level monitoring to be implemented.
2. Job rotation to be implemented, if necessary.
Noise generated by Noise induced hearing loss. 3. Tool box talk to be given on the hazards of noise Training on powered Engineer
3 4 12 Poor awareness Low (4)
the drilling activity. and hearing conservation. hand tools safety Foreman
4. Close supervision to be given.
5. Use of hearing protection (ear plugs) if necessary.
 HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Overall Task Details: Installation of water supply pipes, hangers, supports, fittings above and below ground
RISK ASSESSMENT: including pressure test

Specific Task Initial Risk Rating Additional Control

No Step Hazard Details Consequence/Risk Control Measures Residual Risks RR Responsibility
Measures
(In sequence of 1. Tool box talks in hand tools safety to be given.
Unsafe use of hand
2. Regular inspection of hand tools to be performed.
tools. Improper use of
Hand injures. 3. Immediate removal and replacement of damaged Training on hand tools Engineer
(Screw drivers, 3 2 6 Poor awareness Low (2)
tools. safety Foreman
spanners, hammer 4. Use of coveralls and hand gloves.
etc.) 5. Close supervision to be given.
Installation of 1. Pre job inspection to be performed to detect any
6. Pipes using hand obstruction / slippery surfaces in the work area.
tools. Obstruction / 2. Sharp obstructions identified to be covered or
protected.
slippery surfaces in
Hand and body injuries. 3. Housekeeping to be performed to remove Training on hand tools Engineer
the work area / hit 3 3 9 Poor awareness Low (2)
obstructions and clear slippery surfaces. safety Foreman
against 4. Tool box talk on hand tools safety to be given.
obstructions. 5. Close Supervision to be given.
6. Safety shoes, Coveralls, Gloves and Helmet to be
used by operatives.
1. Hydro test permit to be strictly implemented. Engineer
2. Weak points / joints to be identified and Foreman
monitored.
3. Sensitive installations that maybe affected in
case of leaks to be identified and protected, if
possible.
Pipe hydrostatic Water leaks and Property damage. 4. Activity to be done competent personnel and Training on work
7. 3 5 15 Poor awareness Low (5)
testing rupture of pipes. under close supervision. permit system
5. Pressure gauges shall possess a valid third-
party calibration.
6. Testing area to be isolated if possible.
7. Warning signs to be installed.
7. Lock out tag out to be implemented, if
necessary.
1. Acclimatization to be implemented for new
employees / workers.
2. Job timings including mid-day breaks to be
Hot humid modified.
Installation during Heat Stress/ Heat Stroke Training on heat HSE Officer
8. temperature. 3 5 15 3. Do a toolbox on heat stress/ heat stroke Poor awareness Low(5)
summer season illness prevention Foreman
4. Fans to be provided.
5. Arrange proper rest area for the summer break.
6. Arrange provision of cool drinking water and
oral rehydration drinks.
1. Housekeeping to be performed before, during and
after every work shift.
2. Waste segregation to be implemented.
Housekeeping to Poor housekeeping 3. All construction waste to be deposited / segregated
remove excess Slips / trips and fall Body Injury, in separate bins to be provided on site. Engineer
9. due to obstructions. Damage to Property 3 4 12 4. Tool box talks on housekeeping to be conducted Unsafe behavior Close supervision Low (4)
construction Foreman
materials. Fire Hazard. regularly.
5. Close supervision to be given.
6. Workers to use hand gloves, dust mask, safety
shoes and coveralls while performing housekeeping