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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR

INSTALLATION OF TELECOM DUCTS (DU)

CLIENT CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

CONSULTANT POE ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

MAIN CONTRACTOR CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION SEVEN MIDDLE EAST LLC

SUB-CONTRACTOR GULF GARDENS LANDSCAPE L.L.C

Prepared By: Reviewed and Approved By:

Manu Kishore

HSE Officer – Gulf Gardens Project Manager – Gulf Gardens

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Initial Residual Responsibl

Risk Risk e person
S. Rating Rating for
Consequences Existing Control Measures
Activity Hazard Details Implementi
No / Risk Details
R R ng the
L S L S
R R control
measure
1 Survey Improper Major / minor 2 4 8  Ensure to comply with DM code of Chapter 20 Road Works / 1 4 4 Surveyor /
Works measurement, injury, fatality, Site Planning / Site Transport Foreman /
property Project
Underground  Relevant NOC to be obtained prior to start activity.
damage, Engineer /
utilities,  Ensure only competent personnel are involved in surveying HSE Officer
activity.
Working near
to Plant /  Ensure all survey equipment are in good working condition
Vehicle, (Calibrate & certified)
 Competent person shall do the work, competent supervisor
Slip trips & falls,
is available.
unprotected
rebar.  Conduct pre task briefing prior to start the task by site
supervisor.
 Use of wooden pin when there is identified underground
utilities, never use steel pin.
 Ensure to keep away or maintain safe distance from moving
plant.
 Survey equipment shall be placed away from moving
equipment and protected with hard barrier.
 If the surveyor has to take as built or other measurements,
work must be stopped for the heavy equipment until survey
is completed.
 Proper housekeeping shall be maintained on daily basis.
 Working at height shall be avoided where possible.
 Employees shall not walk backward while performing survey

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works.
 If work any elevated area, Proper access and egress, fall
protection system to be provided
 Workers shall be instructed to take care of their vicinity for
any obstructions while working.
 Do not sit or take rest on the dunes or near to the bushes;
use only designated rest areas.
 Rebar caps must be utilized to protect protruding steel rods.
 Appropriate PPEs shall be always used by all operatives.
2 Excavation Damage to  Minor / 3 3 9  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 9 Excavation 1 3 3 Foreman /
Work by underground Major Work & Chapter 6 Signs, signals, and Barricades Project
Mechanical utilities, injuries, Engineer /
 Obtain NOC / work permit from the relevant authorities.
Equipment Fatality, HSE Officer
Edge collapse, Electrocuti  Confirm no underground services prior to start the
on excavation.
Property damage
 Check existing drawings, metal / cable detector to identify
Hit by Moving any existing services.
Heavy Equipment
 Obtain excavation permit from CNCEC HSE dept. prior to
Toppling down of start the work.
heavy Equipment  Arrange all necessary arrangements to prevent man /
material or equipment fall to the excavation area.

 Ensure appropriate barricade around the excavation area.
 Post warning sign boards & warning lights
 Provide hard barricade where vehicle access / continuous
traffic areas.
 Ensure Pre-task briefing is carried out prior to start work.
 Ensure proper & safe access to the excavation.
 Provide proper slope for the edges

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 Keep the spoil materials at least 60CM away from the edges.
 Concerned supervisor should monitor the activity
continuously.
 Identify and cordon of the area to avoid unauthorized entry.
 Assign third part certified flagman for control the plant
movement.
 Ensure to follow the approved method statement and Risk
assessments.
3 Manual • Working in or • Fatality 4 3 1  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 9 Excavation 1 3 3 Site
Excavation around • Personal 2 Work & Chapter 6 Signs, signals, and Barricades engineer,
(where excavations/ Injury foreman,
 Obtain required permits & NOCs
existing trenches, • Property All workers,
services are inadequate  Never use the mechanical equipments. Flagman,
damage
available) angle of trench,  Health  Use only hand shovel (do not use axe); Do not apply
inadequate Issues excessive force,
step height,  Excavate inclined manner, not vertically
improper
access& Egress,  Excavation less than 1.2m:
Soil heap on  The requirement for a protective system is a judgment call
edge of for the competent Person.
excavation,
 Excavation more than 1.2m:
collapse,
toppling of  Safe access and egress must be always provided for all
excavator, toxic employees. Never climb up or down using the timber or steel
fumes. supports - always use the ladder, stairways, or ramps.
• Flooding,  Ensure the floors of the excavation are kept clear of loose
Oxygen spoil, debris, tools and timber.
deficiency,  Ladders, stairways, and ramps should be provided for access
Improper Edge to surfaces either 1 Meter above or below ground level.
Protection,
Improper  If trenches are more than 1.5m deep ladders or stairways
illumination, must always be provided.

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unsafe  Ladders used in an excavation must be maintained in good

placement of order and constructed of suitable materials.
machinery for  A ladder should extend 1m above the landing which it
excavation. serves.
Excavation/
 Ramps should never be steeper than 1 in 4.
trench collapse
falling into  Maintain suitable angle and height to steps.
excavations  Proper illumination should be available in all working areas.
 Permit system to be followed for excavation.
 PPE To be issued.
 Pre-task briefing shall be conducted to all employees prior to
start the work.
 Risk Assessment briefing to the employees shall be given.
 Only manual excavation is allowed. Only use hand shovel.
 Never use any heavy equipments / mechanical equipments
 Excavated soil should be stacked sufficient distance away
from the excavation edges.
 If any warning tape comes / visible during the excavation,
the work must be stopped & reported to Foreman in-charge.
 Close supervision should be ensured to the trenching /
excavation works.
 Cave-ins must be avoided.
 Excavations to be protected with barricading, sign boards
and flashlight.
 Never allow vehicle or heavy equipment to approach near
the excavation or trench.
 Do not allow any vibration near the trench without causing
sides to collapse.

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 Proper illumination shall be available in all working areas.

 If ground water is accumulating, do not enter the excavation
until it is cleared.
 Provide signages regarding the Drowning hazards if required.
 Provide suitable PPEs for working in wet environment.
 Wherever practicable, the route used to bring out excavated
material should be separated from that used by workers.
 Where it is not possible to provide separate routes for the
two kinds of traffic, the movement of workers should be
forbidden while excavated material or plant is being moved
and vice versa.
 Banks man to be provided for managing traffic.
 In dry conditions frequent watering may need to be applied
to haul work areas to reduce the level of dust.
 During construction, checks should be made for inflow from
seepage and springs. When found, such inflows should be
collected into a sump and pumped clear of the excavation.
 Shoring/ sheet piling must be properly designed, erected and
supervised, wherever required.
 Excavations carried out at any place to which the public have
or might gain access must be guarded.
 A fence 1m high or a combination of signs, barriers, lights,
markers, flags, or sentries may be necessary to provided
protection for the public and employees on site.
 These safety arrangements must be properly maintained
until the excavation is completed or there is no longer any
danger.
4 Access to • Improper • Slip, Trip & 2 3 6  Ensure to comply with DM Code of CSP for Access & Egress 1 3 3 Project
Excavation access / Fall, requirements to the workplace Engineer/
Area egress to Serious

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the injuries.  Ensure to provide safe access / egress to the excavation area. Foreman/
excavation /
 Provide Hand hold / hand rails for the access steps of the HSE Officer
lowered
excavation area, if very deep
area.
 Ensure proper edge protection
 Conduct pre-task briefing prior to start the job.
 Regularly monitor and maintain the access.
 Provide access sign boards for all the excavation area access.
 Do not use any damaged or improper access and immediate
rectification is required.
5 Working  Contaminate Serious 4 4 1  Obtaining NOC prior to start excavation / lowering work. 2 2 4 Project
Adjacent / soil, gases Injury, 6 Manager /
 All authority requirements belongs to this activity shall be
Nearer to  Accumulation • Property Foreman /
complied while executing the work
Undergroun Soil damaged Project
d Services  Striking  Full details of underground services be obtained in advance Engineer /
(HV / LV/ underground from the relevant authority, including television HSE
Sewage services communication relay companies and private property Officer / All
Line, Etc.,)  Fire, owners. Worker
explosion,  The lines of service will be marked, using paint, wooden
damages to pegs, etc.
existing
utilities  C.A.T scan is required to identify all unknown services if
 Contact with necessary.
electricity or  All services will be assumed to be live until proven otherwise.
gas supplies,
Flooding from  Management will ensure that services are located and
water marked before work begins.
services  Full consultation will be held with relevant authorities to
• Contact with agree precautions will be carried out before work begins.
sewage line
 All staff, machine operators and subcontractors will be fully
briefed before they begin work.
 All temporary services will be properly marked.

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 A Permit to Dig is required to be signed and used to ensure

necessary control measures are adopted.
 Toolbox talks given at regular intervals
 All work to be planned, taking account of the above.
 Co-ordination with other contractors prior to carry out work
in the location where interference may take place.
 Proper traffic management to be maintained.
 Proper welfare facilitation of workers to be provided.
 Dispose the removed soil regularly as per municipality &
Authority requirement.
 Soil and materials will be stacked back at minimum of 1.5 m
from the edge of excavations / lowered area
 Keeping save distance for cranes and plants from edge of the
excavations / lowered area
 The excavation / lowered area must be enclosed with
signboards posted.
 Where possible sides of excavations / lowered area to be
battered back to a safe freestanding angle
 Excavations / lowered area require fencing, backfilling or
covering, at night as well as day
 Suitable warning notices required to warn of excavation/
lowered area
 Lighting to be used where required
 Access routes into excavation / lowered area to be adequate
 Safe access / egress will be provided. (Primary & Secondary)
 Inspect lowered area before each shift.
 Adequate protection for suspected underground services
such covering/support to avoid from damage

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6 Working • Moving traffic • Severe 4 4 1  Required Permit should be obtained from authorities (DM, 1 2 2 Project
near / with • Incompetent personal 6 DEWA, RTA, etc.,) Manager,
live traffic workers injury Constructio
 Visual checks on the location of traffic and
 Members of Fatality n Manager,
public  volume. Site
 Wear complete PPEs while working near live traffic Engineer,
(especially hi-visibility vest) Foreman,
HSE
 Flagman should be appointed for traffic diversions
 Keeping employees visible and in well-lit areas.
 Making sure employees can communicate with each other
and call for help.
 Conduct training on all dangers and the corresponding safety
measures prior to working in traffic
 Conduct pre-start briefing prior to start the work
 Clearly identify the work zone with signage as required.
 Keep the work zone in such a way that the workers will be
visible to all drivers (e.g., vehicles passing through, work
vehicles, etc.).
 Use barriers, barricades, markers, cones, etc. to guide traffic
and to protect workers.
 Ensure that any signs, devices, or barriers are visible in all
varying conditions of light and weather.
 Drivers must be given clear guidance on how to proceed
through the work zone.
 Cover the permanent traffic signs and markings if temporary
markings and signs are used.
 Do not work on the edge or outside of the work zone.
 Do not unload or load a vehicle from the live side of the
traffic.

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 Work facing oncoming traffic.

 Do not work on the edge or outside of the work zone.
 Do not unload or load a vehicle from the live side of the
traffic.
 Work facing oncoming traffic.
7 Collection / Unsafe  Dust, 2 2 4  Construction equipment and vehicles will be adequately 1 2 2 Project
storing of collection environme maintained to minimize excess emissions and potential Engineer/
Excavated ntal impact spillage of engine fluids. Foreman/
Unsafe stacking
materials. HSE
of excavated  During the loading, reversing of trucks should be minimized
Officer /
materials or avoided when possible
Driver &
 During loading operation, drivers are not allowed to stand on Operator
top of the truck
 Flagman should assist the loading mobile equipments
 Personnel should not allowed near to the tipper trucks while
loading operations
 Control the noise of all plant and equipment through proper
maintenance and adopting adequate control measures.
 Dust suppression measure by binding dust particle together
with the use of water sprinkler on a regular basis.
 Pre-start briefing prior to start the activity by site foreman.
 Ensure the spoil materials are stock piled in an appropriate
area. (If required; obtain permit from concern authority)
 Do not keep the spoil materials at the edge of the
excavation.
 Use of PPE’s like Dust mask, eye protection.
8 Man, and Man, machine Caught in 2 4 8  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 6 Signs, 1 4 4 Foreman /
Machine interface while between, Run signals, and Barricades & Chapter 20 Road Works / Site Project
Interface working near to over, Serious Planning / Site Transport Engineer /
(Working in live road or HSE
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the same near to the injuries,  Conduct Pre task briefing prior to start the job. Officer /
location at plan / Operator /
Slip, Trip &  Install warning sign & barricade at the work location
site) machinery at Flagman /
Fall  Assign banks-man / signal man for each plant at work
construction All Worker
location.
site. Fatality,
 Ensure all personnel at work site must equipped with all
required PPE’s. (Safety Helmet, Safety Shoe, Safety Glass,
Hand gloves, Hi visibility work vest)
Loss of
reputation,  Valid UAE driving license/third party certificate required for
Drivers /Operators for vehicles/equipment.
Property
damage.  All vehicle/ equipment shall have valid registration/third
party certification.
  Inspection and preventive maintenance of all equipment
shall be carried out regularly.
 Provision of speed limit as per site condition must be in place
and clearly displayed in the site.
 Designated pedestrian walkways/crossing to be provided
and are clearly marked/indicated.
 Traffic management signage, speed humps and lighting shall
be installed as necessary.
 No phone is allowed while driving / during work.
 Flashing or warning lights shall be provided on the drive way.
 Reverse audible alarms shall be provided to all construction
vehicles.
 Drivers/operators use seat belt at all times.
 Blind spot shall be identified and adequate control measures
shall be implemented.
 Ensure 360-degree view of all equipment or fitted with 360-
degree visibility aid.

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 Logistic/traffic management plan shall be updated on regular

basis and communicated to the site team
 Segregate the area in between men and machine working.
9 Ground Incompetent Hearing loss, 2 4 8  Conduct PTB prior to start activity. 1 4 4 Project
Compaction operator, Personal Engineer,
 Inspect the excavation regularly to ensure that no cracks in
Manually / Compactor left Injury, foreman,
the edged / slopes /sides during the compaction (due to
using small unattended, Joint/full Operators
vibration)
plate Noise, body pain
compactor  Inspect the compactor initially & approve by sticker
Vibration, dust
Headache  Daily basis the compactor should be inspected by operator.
 Operators always wear required task specific PPEs (Goggles,
Mask, Ear plug) are provided whenever operating the
equipment. Consider the near workers in the close proximity.
 Ensure Operators are trained to use the equipment properly.
 All operatives should wear proper PPEs.
 Only trained, physical fit personnel shall be allowed to use
compactor.
 Less noise generating equipment shall be selected for the
job.
 All the equipment should be in good condition.
 The compactor should not be left unattended, in start
position or with “key”.
10 Offloading Failure of Serious 4 5 2  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 21 Sling and 1 3 3 Operatives/
of Pipe vehicle injuries 0 Rigging Equipment & Chapter 22 Cranes Crane
bundle from operator /
Failure of lifting Disabilities  Mobile crane must have valid 3rd party certificate.
Delivery Rigger /
Truck / equipment  Crane operator must have a valid license and 3rd party
Fatality Foreman /
trailer by /gear. competency certificates.
Lifting
using Lifting Property  Certified rigger must be assigned.
Un- supervisor/
Equipment damages
experienced/  Maximum only 80% capacity of Crane should be utilized

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unqualified/ Serious during lifting. Engineers

untrained injuries  The equipment must be in good condition. All the lifting
rigging crew / accessories must be certified and good working condition
Disabilities
operator/ and defective gears should not be used.
supervisor. Fatality
 Daily inspection shall be done according to the equipment
Failure of load. Property inspection checklist prior to start vehicle/equipment
damages operation.
Lack of
communication  Ensure PTW for lifting.
, Defective  Rigger inspect & ensure that the lifting points / lifting hooks
Slings, Adverse are without cracks & safe condition to lift prior to each lift
weather  Mobile crane shall be positioned on firm/ levelled ground.
 Outrigger to be fully extended and wheel off.
 Cordon off the crane with warning sign to avoid
unauthorized entry.
 Tag lines shall be used to control the load movement.
 Do not allow person under suspended load and crane’s
boom radius.
 Do not use the crane during an inclement weather such as
heavy wind, rain, and sand storm.
 Operators shall not disable/ bypass any warning or any
safety devices of the equipment.
 The lifting activity to be supervised by competent person.
 Regular awareness training to be conducted for the
operatives involving the mechanical lifting.
 Clear visibility to be maintained between crane operator and
lifting load.
 Keep the operatives away while placing temporary structure
on the blocks.

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 Ensure all appropriate PPE.

 Lifting area to be cordon off with cones and signage.
 Required Full time supervision
 Pre task briefing should be conducted prior to start the
activity. All lifting devices to be tested and certified.
 All lifting equipment to be tested prior to start lifting.
 Only one person (competent and certified) allows to give
signals.
 Suitable means of communication should be in place
 Do not use the crane during an inclement weather such as
heavy wind, rain, and sand storm
 Stop any lifting operations (Mobile crane) if wind speed
reaches higher than 9.8m/s
11 Manual Improper work Personal 3 3 9  Do not stack any materials at edge area 1 3 3 Project
Pipe Laying method of injury, Slip, Engineer/
 Stay safe distance from the excavation
by laying pipe trip & fall,
Personnel  Do not stand in edge area Supervisor
inside the Falling object/
or
excavation Collapse of  DO not throw materials into the excavation
Foreman/
excavation  Do not allow personnel lift more than allowed manual lifting Lifting
Throwing of
edge capacity as per legal regulations Supervisor/
pipes &
materials Crane
 Train the workers for manual handling works
Operator /
Standing in the  Do not stack cylindrical / rolling materials in the slope ground Rigger
excavation  Use proper manual lifting method
edge area

12 Shuttering Fire, Cut Wound, 3 4 1  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 10 Concrete 1 3 3 Project
& Bruise, 2 & Masonry for Form work activities Manager /
Inhalation of
Deshutterin Fracture,  The materials should be stacked properly and without Project
Dust,
g works Dislocation, obstructing the access Engineer/
Abrasion, Foreman
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Machinery Sprain, Strain,  Only trained carpenters & form work workers are allowed to /HSE Officer
Risks, damage to do the form work activities. / Carpenter
property.  All power tool operators should be trained & competent.
Electrocution,
 The workforce should be given TBT, Pre-task briefing prior to
Slips /Trips,
start the work
eye/ Face risks
(Flying  Proper (right) & safe equipment should be used for the
particles), activity
 Foreman and operatives should inspect the condition of all
Shuttering
tools & equipment to ensure the good & safe condition
failure, falls or
accidents while  All equipments must be color coded
shifting shutter  Foreman should not hurry the workforce to follow the
shortcut
Fire, inhalation
of dust,  Ensure no smoking and proper fire control measures.
electrocution,  Ensure all machines are properly guarded and operators are
exposed trained in their operations.
rotating parts,
 Ensure proper housekeeping always.
slips, trips
 Ensure operatives are using adequate mandatory PPEs &
task specific PPEs (Goggles / Face shield / Ear plug / gloves /
Full sleeve) all the times
 Adequate supervision to be ensured.
 Ensure right tool for the job.
 Deshuttering should follow proper method
 Ensure proper cables and sockets for electrical connections.
 No smoking and firefighting arrangement at place.
 Machines to be properly guarded and operators to be
trained.
 Maintaining proper housekeeping.

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 Use of adequate PPE while working.

 The Shutters should be secured properly & ensured prior to
casting
 While shifting the shutter by lifting, no any person should be
standing under the suspended load
13 Concreting Incompetent Personal 4 4 1  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 10 Concrete 2 3 6 Project
Works - worker / Driver Injury 6 & Masonry and Chapter 18 Chemical Materials Hazard and Engineer
Concrete Labelling
surround Unsafe Health issues Lifting
ground /  Do not allow the concrete mixer truck approach very close Supervisor
Pipe laying
Property the excavation. Provide wheel loader stopper.
method Access
Damage  Only certified lifting equipment should be used for the lifting Foreman
Absence of work.
(Concrete Crane
Mixer flagman while
 Concrete bucket should be certified by 3rd party. Operator
directly reversing
pour the  Providing flagman / banks man control the truck movement Rigger
Approaching
concrete or  All concrete mixing trucks should use revolving light and
very close to HSE officer
Concrete reverse alarm.
the excavation
bucket shall
be used)  Speed limit 20KMPH as per traffic sign board.
Use of unsafe
Lifting  Nobody other than driver should open the concrete mixer
Equipments / without his agreement
Bucket  Driver should not play with mobile phone while driving (or)
do not allow any distractions while driving
Absence of
PPEs  Providing proper lifting tackles during & all personnel will
maintain a safe work distance.
Contact with
 Concrete washout area should be provided for cleaning of
COSHH
mixing truck or pump.
materials
 Concrete should not be discharged on bare ground; use
polythene sheets to avoid land / ground water
contamination
 All lifting equipment, tackles & lifting buckets should be

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certified by 3rd party & possess certificates

 Traffic sign board will be displayed in the site and should be
obeyed
 All involved employees should have safety induction
 Provide daily toolbox talk & pre-task briefing meeting
properly by foreman / engineer in-charge
 The PPEs should be provided as per work requirements
(Helmets, Safety Shoes, Hand Gloves, Overall, goggles, Ear
plug, water boots, other required task specific PPEs)
 Ensure that the PPE applying and using as per right methods
at site work
 Concrete should be handled only with proper PPEs
 Ensure eye wash available at first aid station
 Where it is necessary to stand in wet concrete i.e., bases,
floors, bridge decks – and then rubber boots must be worn.
 Hands must be protected always using appropriate gloves
when handling concrete – grout – or dry cement
 Great care must be taken when cleaning the line (blowing
out). Where applicable, the end of the pipeline must be tied
and a device to catch the ball must be fitted to the pipe end.
This is not usually necessary when using lorry mounted
boom pumps but whatever method of cleaning the line is
used, care must be taken to ensure the safety of all on site
 Good access and egress points must be established and
maintained
 Risk Assessment should be briefed to the employees
 Proper Housekeeping should be maintained in the working
area & access area
 Ensure proper supervision during the job by competent

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Foreman
 While swinging the bucket / boom, ensure that there are no
overhead services
14 Drilling /  Only trained and competent personnel to be assigned 1 3 3 Foreman,
Chipping of Power tool
 Selection of tool for the right job
concrete by operator,
using  Check the tools for defects prior to start the work HSE Officer,
Breaker /  Never use damaged power tools Project
Jack Engineer
Hammer  All power tools to be inspected by the competent person and
to be identified by color code
 Ensure the tools are properly insulated

Damaged tools, Serious  Provide training for safe usage of hand and power tools
Flying objects, injuries,  Arrange the electrical cables properly to avoid tripping
electrocution, fracture, eye hazards
2 3 6
vibration, dust injury, cut  Wear appropriate PPE’s such as goggles, face shield, ear
emission, noise injury, crush plugs, heavy duty gloves along with mandatory PPE’s
pollution. injury.
 Remove the debris from work area and maintain good
housekeeping
 Adequate training and instructions to the work force
 Close supervision
 Conduct TBT meeting prior to start the activity
 Risk assessment to be communicated
 Job rotation shall be done
 Provision of welfare facilities.
15 Backfilling &  Falling into  Crushed 5 3 1  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 6 Signs, 2 3 6 Foreman /
Compaction  Lifting into 5 signals, and Barricades & Chapter 20 Road Works / Site Project
Operations machine, Planning / Site Transport Engineer /
Incompetent Injury HSE Officer
 The compactor will be registered as per as local rules.

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workers  Ensure Backfilling working areas are demarcated &

barricaded.
 The equipments position should be suitable and clearly
visible.
 Avoid unauthorized access.
 Guarding Swing area.
 Backfilling working area must be leveled and compacted.
 Flag man or banks man will be present during traffic
movement plants at the right place.
 No obstructing material around and at the Backfilling area.
 Persons not directly involved must stand well clear.
 Only trained operators will operate the equipment.
 Provide Trained flag man.
 All workers should be inducted and toolbox talk will be given
at regular intervals
 Only trained and competent supervisor will conduct
backfilling operations.
 Wear proper PPE (Helmets, Safety Shoes, overall, Dust mask,
ear muffs, gumboot, goggles etc.).
 Ensure that the PPE applying and using as per right methods
at site work.
 Flagman or banksman is identified by red helmet and orange
vest.
 Instruct operators to always wear seatbelts whenever
operating the equipment.
 Consider using a warning system such as barricades, hand or
mechanical signals, or stop logs when the equipment is
operated near sloped edges, such as an embankment and

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roadway edges, to alert equipment operators of their

proximity to the hazard
 Conduct pre-shift inspections to make sure all equipment
systems, including the braking system, the tires, and
operator controls, are in proper working condition.
 Roller/compactor operators are trained to use the
equipment properly and to understand how to recognize
those situations and conditions that pose a rollover hazard.
 Reverse alarm of the roller to be working, provide banks
man, operators trained to watch out for pedestrians.
 Provide Ear Muff to the Operator & Employees working in
the vicinity
16 Working Movement of Hearing loss, 2 4 8  Conduct PTB prior to start activity. 1 4 4 Project
with Roller roller, Using Personal rd Engineer,
 Th roller compactor certified by the 3 party certificate
compactor Compacting Injury,
 Inspect the machines and update daily checklist by operator Foreman,
roller, Noise, Joint/full
without any fail. Operators
body pain
Vibration, dust
 Operators always wear seatbelts whenever operating the
Headache equipment
  Provide warning system such as barricades, hand or
mechanical signals, or stop logs when the equipment is
operated near sloped edges to alert equipment operators of
their proximity to the hazard.
 Assign certified flagman for controlling pedestrians and
vehicle movements.
 Ensure Operators are trained to use the equipment
properly.
 All operatives should wear proper PPEs.
 Choose right equipment which creates less vibration.
 Only trained, physical fit personnel shall be allowed to use

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compactor.
 Less noise generating equipment shall be selected for the
job.
 All the equipment should be in good condition.
 Dust should be controlled by spraying water.
17 Application Contact with Eye, Skin 3 3 9  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 20 – 1 2 2 Project
of Water water Proofing Exposure, Miscellaneous (Safety for handling Bituminous materials in Engineer,
Proofing Materials, irritation, and Road works) and Chapter 18 – Chemical Materials Hazard & Foreman,
other health Labelling Applicator,
Not using PPEs HSE Officer
issues  The liquid state chemicals should be stacked inside the Drip
 Incompetent tray to avoid spillages on the ground.
workers /  Applicators provided with required PPEs & full body coveralls
supervisor to reduce contact with chemicals.
 Avoid inhalation of vapors and ensure adequate ventilation
in the working place.
 Fire and naked flame should be kept at a distance.
 Suitable protective masks, gloves and goggles should be
worn during application.
 Fire extinguisher to be provided.
 Water proofing materials required to be stored in a
designated area displayed with MSDS and COSHH.
 Storage area must be shaded area and be protected from
sun/ rain/ dust.
 Water proofing material name shall be maintained and
incorporate major risk control measures from MSDS
 Required task specific PPEs should be provided
 Competent supervisor should supervise the job regularly
 Daily TBT and pre-task briefing should be conducted to the

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workforce.
 All Hazardous waste materials, container & dipped woods
are all should be separately stacked & disposed in line with
DM Environmental Dept.
 COSHH materials should not be kept under the hot sun,
proper storage should be provided
 DM requirements should be followed for the storage &
handling of chemical materials
 The COSS application workers should be internally trained.
 Only trained workforce should be deployed for job under the
competent supervisor.
18 Manual Improper Body pain, 2 3 6  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 7 Manual 1 3 3 Project
Handling manual finger injury. Handling & Storage for Manual Handling activities Engineer
handling Pinch point. /Foreman/
 Heavy lifting should not be allowed by workers, especially
technique Workers.
Minor or near Excavation / at height
serious Ensure that ground condition is firm, not wet / slippery, not
Heavy Load,
injuries. loose soil.
Protruding
edges.  Ensure that workers not approaching the excavation edges
too closely to avoid collapse of edge & falling into the
 Unsafe excavation
ground (loose
/ wet)  Ensure skilled personnel to handle the task.
 Use good conditions of tools.
 Do not use defective tools.
 Sharp edges to be identified and protected prior to handle.
 TBT and training to be conducted based on manual handling
technique.
 Ensure Job rotation for the workers (if required)
 Maintain housekeeping standard in work place.

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 Care shall be taken while carrying the load through uneven

surface.
 The load shall not excess more than 30 kg /person.
 Use additional number of people, if necessary
 PPE practice to be complied.
 Close supervision to be done.
19 Lone Injuries due to Major/Minor 3 4 1  Ensure to comply with DM Code of CSP Chapter 3 – 1 4 4 Project
working previously injury 2 Occupational Health & Environmental Control Manager /
unknown poor Project
 Do not allow person to work alone.
health of the Engineer /
 Maintain buddy system. Foremen
lone worker.
 Communication to be maintained.
 Lack of help
or advice in  Continuous monitoring to be practiced.
the event of  Ensure attendant/banksman for the lone working equipment
the operation at site.
unexpected.
 Exposure of Serious 4 5 2  Provision of in-house training to all employees to enable 1 5 5 Project
poisonous injuries or 0 them to work safely and to carry out their health and safety Manager /
Reptiles, fatality due to responsibilities. Project
wild/desert poison by Engineer /
 Avoid lone working and always ensure buddy system.
animals reptiles, Foremen
Snake bite/  Avoid resting in undesignated areas.
Cont.. desert  Ensure close supervision and monitoring.
animals
 First aid kit and first aiders to be readily available at site.
 Instructed the employees regarding the potential hazards,
and how to avoid injury and the first aid procedures to be
used in the event of injury
20 Working in  Extreme (Hot) Sun burn / 4 3 1  Ensure to comply with DM code of CSP Chapter 2 – General 1 3 3 PM / HSE
summer/ Weather skin cancer/ 2 Health & Safety Provision and Chapter 3 – Occupational officer /
Dusty Personal Health & Environmental Control and DM requirements for
Environmen injury / Project

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t infection & Mandatory Mid-day break Engineer/

respiratory Foreman
 Full-time Cold drinking water facility should be arranged for
problems.
the workforce
Eye injury.
 Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) should be provided to the
employees
 Drinking water station should be provided in the reasonable
distance from the working area
 Temporary shade area shall be provided in the site for
labourer’s short breaks between the work.
 Ensure emergency vehicle available at site for shifting the
workers (affected by heat stress) to the first aid station.
 Take heed of weather reports and enhance control measures
accordingly.
 Set up sunshade/shelter over the working positions where
practicable.
 Increase air flow with appropriate ventilation system, e.g.
air-conditioning and/or portable fans. – Keep hot air
draughts away from the workers.
 Provide mechanical aids for workers to minimize physical
demand on them.
 Allow time for acclimatization.
 Wear light color & thin clothing.
 Dust shall be suppressed by spraying water
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which is inclusive of
protective clothing and respiratory protective equipment.
Noise 2 3 6  DM Environmental Department regulations shall be 1 3 3 Project
Pollution complied Manager /
HSE Officer/
 Carry out a site noise survey to identify the potentially most
Project
affected or sensitive receivers in the vicinity of the project.

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 Manage community noise and vibrations complaint. Engineer/

Foreman/Al
 Participate in a community consultation program and
l Workers &
provide regular updates on the program.
operators
 Use portable screening barriers around high impact
equipment/activities. Position the barriers so that to
minimized/isolate the noise.

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FOLLOWING STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED WHILE EVALUATING THE HAZARDS AND RISK FOR EACH ACTIVITY.

SEVERITY LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY MATRIX

CONSEQUENCES SCALE LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY SCALE If the severity rating lies between 12 to 25, then
corrective actions need to be taken by concerned
FATALITY 5 CERTAIN 5 persons with documentary evidence
MAJOR INJURY / DAMAGE, DISABLING
4 VERY LIKELY 4 LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY (L)
ILLNESS

LTA, ILLNESS OR DAMAGE 3 LIKELY 3 1 2

3 4 5

MINOR INJURY OR MINOR DAMAGE 2 UNLIKELY 2 1 1 2

3 4 5

DELAY ONLY 1 VERY UNLIKELY 1 2 2 4

6 8 10

9 12 15
3 3 6

SEVERITY (S)
COLOUR CODE RISK LEVEL 12 16 20
MEASURES TO BE TAKEN 4 4 8

RED VERY HIGH WORK CAN NOT PROCEED, ENGINEERING MEASURES

15 20 25
REQUIRED 5 5 10
YELLOW HIGH
IMMEDIATE CORRECTION MEASURES REQUIRED R=SXL
ORANGE MEDIUM
REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL MEASURES R = RISK RATING; S = SEVERITY; L = LIKELIHOOD /
WHITE LOW
NO ACTION REQUIRED PROBABILITY

Final Provided that there are no deviations from control measures, the residual risk assumed is low.
Assessment: Supplementary measures should include using the correct PPE and safety Tool Box Talk to ensure that all workers are fully aware of the
control measures.

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