Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Activity/Work Task: Electrical Conduit Installation Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) L
Project Location: KNMH Kabul Afghanistan Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number: 4500419172 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Catastrophic E E H H M
Prepared by (Name/Title): Yahya Yusufzay (HSE Manager) Critical E H H M L
Marginal H M M L L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): Construction Manager/ Project manager Negligible M L L L L
Name: QAR Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and
identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did E = Extremely High Risk
occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each M = Moderate Risk
Signature: “Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk

Date:
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
General Safety Requirements all Steps Exposure to Cold or Hot Weather Minimum Personal Protective Equipment Dress: L
 Long Pants
Dehydration  Shirts with Sleeves
 Hardhat
 Safety belt harness
 Safety Shoes (Steel/Composite Toe Preferred)
 Safety Glasses (Potential Eye Hazard Areas)
 Rubber gloves

Weather:

 Wear appropriate clothing for hot or cold weather.

(List specific clothing or refer to Company quick sheet, SOPs,
plan, etc. for specific details)
 Sun block
 Lip balm

Dehydration:

 Drink at least ½ liter of water an hour.

 Refer to Company quick sheet, SOPs, plan, etc. for specific
details on heat stress signs and symptoms.
 Job Steps
1. planning & preparation
2. Training and Capabilities
Hazards
1.Lack of consultation may lead to
potential outcomes for personal
injury, property damage &/or
environmental incident.
2.Lack of training or the assessment of Ensure all persons entering site have a General Construction orientation
capability may lead to personal injury, training
property damage &/or environmental
incident.
Controls RAC
Liaise with Principal Contractor to establish the following on-site systems
and procedures are in place and take note of:
 Health and Safety rules L
 Induction for all workers – site specific and toolbox meetings
 Supervisory arrangements
 Emergency plans
 All relevant workers are appraised for required competencies & for any
pre-existing medical conditions if working in remote or isolated
locations.
 Communication arrangements
 Hazard reporting procedures
 Injury reporting procedures
Ensure Work Safe notification for deep excavations prior for planned
work
 PPE required
 Site plans – showing no go zones for pedestrians L
 Traffic Management Plan detailing movement of vehicles during work
 Exclusion Zones
 Risk Assessments, SWMS & JSA’s
 Ensure relevant guidance material for electrical NO GO ZONES is on
site and consulted before work commences
 Underground essential services - including gas, water, sewerage,
telecommunications, and electricity.
Check that all operators are appropriately qualified with correct
endorsements for the applicable item of plant.
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Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and/or received
instruction in the use of control measures. Include:
 Instructed on the use of this AHA
 Reporting procedures for incidents
 Correct use of equipment including selecting, fitting, use, care of and
maintenance
 Correct use of all tools
 First aid plans
 Use of supervision where required (e.g. new starters or new equipment)
 Conduct a pre-start toolbox talk to ensure that all workers have been
made fully aware of the scope of work to be performed.
 Job Steps
3. Assess onsite conditions
4.Set up work area
Hazards Controls RAC
Assess conditions at site on arrival. Ensure:
3.Lack of a clear assessment may lead
to personal injury, property damage &/or  Site-specific induction is undertaken (include location of amenities, first
environmental incident. aid facilities, emergency plans, evacuation points, incident reporting,
communication, contact persons etc.) M
 Assess mobile phone reception (alternative emergency communications
procedures in place if no reception available)
 Suitable access for all equipment required
 Suitable space for operation of equipment
 Suitable lighting, including night-works (include flood lighting & operator
head lamps as applicable)
 Advice with the person you are carrying out the work for on the potential
hazards and risks associated with the task
 If represented by an elected health and safety representative, the
representative should be included in any consultation
 Any other persons on site who are affected by the same matter are
consulted and co-operative arrangements are made
Conduct risk assessment to identify potential hazards e.g.
 Changes in levels  Mobile plant
 Underground/overhead electrical services  Cold/Hot conditions.
Ensure work is not conducted in close proximity to electrical power lines.
4.Contact with electricity
Check for:
All electrical work will be performed by qualified personnel familiar with
applicable code requirements.
 3m above, either side and below power lines is No Go Zone
Check above for overhead power lines.
 Never erect scaffolding within 10 ft (3 m) of overhead power lines. Refer
to EM 385-1-1, Table 11-1 for Minimum Clearance from Energized
Overhead Electrical Lines
 NEVER string or hang temporary power cords, wires, etc. on metal
scaffolding. Consult with Safety Officer. L
 Between 3-6.4m of power lines a Spotter is required
 Further than 6.4m of power lines is open area
Approach distances will vary based on the voltage level of the live
electrical apparatus. Always contact your local power asset owner for
information prior to commencing crane operations if unsure.
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 Be aware of ground condition including changes in level
4.Set up work area 4a. Slips, trips and falls  Wear appropriate thick soled covered footwear
 NEVER wear thongs or similar footwear.
 Use high visibility string lines (to avoid tripping hazards)
 Do not climb or jump over loose building material
 Do not jump from elevated edges 180mm (concrete slabs etc.)- step L
carefully and or use prepared access area
 Obey any barriers & signage - Be aware of excavations
 Follow clearly defined detours for pedestrians around hazards
 Do not walk near top edge of excavations; maintain safe distance from
edges, voids & pits.

4b. Environmental conditions Working outdoors. Ensure:

 Suitable protective clothing
 Sun brim on hard hat
 Safety glasses - UV Rated
 Adequate drinking water
 Access to shade during breaks
 Adequate breaks
 Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme weather
 If temperatures extreme (very hot or very cold) undertake risk L
assessment and establish protocols e.g. frequent rest periods
 Ensure sufficient lighting and visibility.

 Wear gloves when handling sharp tools, rocks and other materials.
4c. Cuts, abrasions, working with power
 Electrical leads in good condition and tested/tagged in use
tools, Hearing loss/damage
 Guards in place Correct for job/used for purpose
Wear hearing protection, ensure it is:
 Worn by all persons throughout the period of exposure to noise L
 Suitable for the type of working environment and the work tasks
 Comfortable and correctly fitting for the worker
 Regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it remains in good, clean
condition.
 Rotating and moving parts of equipment will be guarded if exposed to
contact by employees.
 Grinding wheels and saws will not be operated in excess of their rated
safe speed
 Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
 Alertness at all times. Listen for:
5. Delivery of materials (Pipes, backfill Hit by mobile plant/vehicle o Reversing alarms/beepers
material) o Calls from Plant Operators
o Safety/warning signs, Spotters, traffic barriers etc. must be
obeyed as required
o Work positions should be in clear sight of plant operators
 Reversing trucks, ensure:
o Never stand between truck and another structure when vehicle L
is reversing
o Always maintain visual contact with driver’s mirrors
(Remember: if you can’t see the driver – he can’t see you!)
o Use a spotter where practicable to direct trucks on site
 When unloading ensure:
o Within safe working load (SWL) if using hoisting machinery
o Suitable ground and sufficient room for operation
o Delivery driver and other personnel are removed from area
(use physical barriers to maintain exclusion zone).

6.Excavating & Backfilling - Working
with machinery
Crush injuries
 Ensure: L
o Never stand behind trucks when materials are being tipped
from truck
o Do not direct trucks to unload where material, adjacent to drop
offs or any other area where control of the vehicle may be lost
when unloading
 Handling and Storage of pipes and other material Ensure:
o Check bundles of pipes before releasing retaining frames or
straps
o Unpack on flat even surface
o Pipes are chocked to prevent rolling
o Do not climb onto pipes.
Contact with Mobile plant (excavator
etc.)
Ground workers. Ensure:
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 High visibility clothing worn at all times
 Do not stand behind reversing vehicles
 Allow sufficient distance from plant during operation
 Alertness at all times. Listen for:
Reversing alarms/beepers Calls from Plant Operators
 Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
Contact with Mobile plant (excavator  Work positions should be in clear sight of plant operators
6.Excavating & Backfilling - Working etc.)  Ensure an effective system of communication between machine
with machinery operator and ground workers is established before work commences.
 Relevant workers must be trained in the procedures involved prior to the
work commencing
 Ground workers are instructed not to approach machine until the
operator has agreed to their request to approach. L
 Ensure ground workers are instructed on set distances to maintain from
the machine while in operation
 Ground workers are instructed made familiar with the blind spots of the
machine.

When working on top of excavation:

 Erect any barriers & signage necessary to keep others safe and aware
of the fall hazards
7. Fall protection Falls, Crush injuries/falling objects  Do not walk near top edge of excavation; maintain safe distance from
edge Keep trip hazards away from edge of excavation
Ensure that the plant and equipment will operate within their safe working
load limits. Check:
 Weight of load – this should be marked on the load M
 Uniformity of the load – identify the Centre of significance to limit any
possible swinging of the load when lifted
 That the location where the load is to be placed is clear of obstructions.
This includes
 overhead obstructions such as power lines as well as surface or trench
obstructions.
Never climb up and down the trench shoring, (this can loosen or damage
the support system).
 Install effective barriers or barricades to prevent falls into trench
Ladders:
 Use industrial-grade portable ladders to gain access to the excavation
floor if ramp is not available
 Ladder extends at least 1m above the place of landing of the highest
rung to be reached by the feet of any person working on ladder
 Ladders be set up on a level area on firm footing with the base located
approximately a quarter of the vertical height of the ladder from the wall
 Secured against movement L
 Face ladder when ascending/descending. Ensure 3 points of contact
remain on ladder at all times
 Load rating of at least 120kg
 Correct size and length for job
 No damage, clean and dry

 Hard hats, gloves & safety boots are worn

 Hit by moving object  Inspect each load before lifting. Ensure load is stable for travel
 Cease operation if persons enter exclusion zone
Never pass the load over a person or allow anyone to stand, work or walk
under raised load
 Do not allow people to be near stacked loads being loaded or unloaded
 Always travel with load in the lowest position available
Do not drag or push load – always lift vertically
8.Fixing pipework Cuts / Lacerations

 Cutting pipe to length. Ensure: L

o Use hand saws where possible
o Sound surface and stable footing
o Work piece is secured before cutting

 Using high speed power cutting tools: Ensure:

o Switch is in the “off” position before plugging it in
o When starting saw it does not touch material before it is at full
RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
o Align saw on waste side of cut (line should be visible)
o Guide gently and steadily using both hands on the saw. Do not
force movement or over-reach
o Use caution with large off-cuts as these can affect the stability of
the cut
o Bevel the cut end and round off any sharp edges.
Hazardous fumes/ Skin sensitivities

Priming fluid and Solvent cements. Ensure:

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 Only glues recommended by pipe manufacturer
 Have applicable M/SDS on hand
 Wear appropriate PPE as per M/SDS
 Use only in well ventilated area
 FLAMMABLE LIQUID- Do not use near sources of ignition.
Tapping into existing sewer system. Ensure:
 Waterproof gloves are worn
 Safety glasses with splash protection or face shield is worn
 Clean water, soap, towel and nail brushes are available
 Sterile wipes and dressings available.

Job Steps Hazards Control RAC

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9. Protection Dropped Object or Tool and Protection • Be aware - is there anyone working above you?
• Be aware - is there anyone working below you?
• Barricade areas below when working above.
• Contact supervision to obtain permission before entering barricade
area(s).
• Only take needed tools and equipment to complete the job.
• Secure all tools (such as using tool lanyards) and materials when
working at height, if practicable.
• Practice excellent housekeeping.
• Report all dropped object/tool events. L
When in the barricaded area, wear the following
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
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- Helmet, Protective (hard hat), Type I Class G [top impact, general - low
voltage electrical]

10. Noise Control Excessive Noise (Hearing Loss) Personnel shall have completed annual Hearing Conservation training.
• Personnel shall have completed an annual audiometric exam.
Wear hearing protection when noise levels are greater than or equal to 85
dBA as an 8-hour IH
will determine noise levels.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ear Plugs or Ear Muffs

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On completion Contact with electricity  Disconnect power tool/extension leads from power point before winding
up, so that you don’t get a shock if the lead is damaged
 Inspect leads and power equipment for damage
If safe to do so, remove isolation locks/tags and test appliance for function
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Training Requirements
Equipment to be Used Inspection Requirements
Scaffold components Inspect scaffold components prior to use
Hammers Training Requirements:
Full body harness Inspect level and plumb of scaffoldings during erection and
Fall protection anchor points Float Scaffold Assembly daily when in use.
Electric Hand Tools Fall Protection Daily Housekeeping of work areas and scaffolding
Hand Floats and Trowels Inspection of Work Platforms Inspect PPE to include fall protection harnesses and
80 Ton Crane Heat or Cold Hazards lanyards prior to use.
Power Cords Weekly/Monthly safety toolbox meetings
Ladders Loading/ unloading Inspect power cord sets prior to use.
First Aid Kit Inspect temporary power panel box, circuit breakers, grounding,
Pipe Threading and Cutting etc. at least monthly.
Air Compressor Inspect first aid kit at least monthly.
Cut-off Saw Daily site safety inspections by SSHO and CQC.
Drill Bit Sharpener
Band Saw

Additional Safety Comments: If work is to be conducted on a construction site (or a site controlled by another Employer) follow the site-specific Emergency Management Plan.
Ensure: Adequate numbers of first aid trained staff are on site when working at heights occurs.
 First aiders are trained and competent in managing injuries associated with demolition until emergency services arrive All rescue equipment is in good condition, available for use
and in close proximity to the work site. For the Fire protection the we will provide the Fire Extinguishers 50Kgm Foam for indoor and outdoor of the building
ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE TASK MUST HAVE THIS AHA COMMUNICATED TO THEM BEFORE WORK COMMENCES.