Arabian Bemco Contracting Co.
KSA
Assessment No: RA-
Hazard
Hydro Test, Gravity Water Test
• High Pressure Leak
Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT
Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works
Risk
Risk Rating
Persons at Risk Proposed Control Measures Rating
S L R S L R
• Supervisor 5 3 15 • Pipe Fitter Shall Be Trained And Competent. 2 1 2
• Inspector • Plumber Shall Be Trained And Competent.
• Pipe Fitter • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE. (Hand Gloves,
• Plumber Safety Goggles)
• Helpers • STARRT Talks For Crews by supervisor Involve In Pressure
Test
• Ensure Appropriate Barricades (Tape) & Sign Boards Placed
Around The Area During Pressure Testing and watchman to
be assigned around the area by concern team.
• Proper Communication during Pressure Testing.
• Training for Proper Use of Hydro Test Manual and Hydro
Test Booster Pump.
• Hand Tools Training As Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Tools Will Be Used Only For Their Intended Purposes &
Inspect Daily Prior To Start Of Work.
• Obtain Pressure Test Permit Prior To Start Of Work
• First Aid Kit Will Be Available.
• Pressure relive valve to be installed.
• Emergency vehicle must be present on site.
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Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT

Assessment No: RA- Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works

Risk
Risk Rating
Rating
Pneumatic Test • Supervisor 3 3 9 • Pipe Fitter Shall Be Trained And Competent. 2 1 2
• Over Pressure • Pipe Fitter • Plumber Shall Be Trained And Competent.
• Fire • Plumber • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE. (Hand Gloves,
• Gas Purging • Inspector Safety Goggles)
• Helpers • STARRT Talks For All Crews Involve In Pneumatic Test
• Ensure Appropriate Barricades (Tape) & Sign Boards Placed
Around The Area During Pneumatic Test
• Compressed Air Training As Tool Box Talks Topic.
Hazard Persons at Risk Proposed Control Measures
• Training For Proper Use Of Hydro Test Manual And Hydro
Test Booster Pump.
• Hand Tools Training As Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Tools Will Be Used Only For Their Intended Purposes &
Inspect Daily Prior To Start Of Work.
• Proper Communication During Pneumatic Test
• Provide Adequate Fire Protection (Provision Of Sand, Fire
Blanket, Fire Watchmen & Fire Extinguishers).
• Obtain Pressure Test Permit Prior To Start Of Work
• First Aid Kit Will Be Available.
Slips, Trips And Fall • Foreman 3 3 9 • STARRT Talks For Crews 2 1 2
• Pipe Fitter • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE.
• Plumber • Housekeeping Training As Tools Box Talks Topic.
• Helpers • Always Check The Area Free From Unnecessary Materials.
• Work Place Which Has Been Maintained In A Good
Condition And Which Is Clean And Tidy
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Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT

Assessment No: RA- Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works

Risk
Risk Rating
Rating
Compressed Gas Cylinders • All 5 4 20 • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE 2 2 4
• Explosion • STARRT Talks For Crews
• Fire • Compressed Gas Training As Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Provide Adequate Fire Protection (Provision Of Sand, Fire
Blanket, and Fire Watchman & Fire Extinguisher).
• Always Use The Proper Regulator For The Type Of Gas In
The Cylinder.
• Oil and Grease Not To Contact with Cylinder or Their
Valves.
Hazard Persons at Risk • Always UseProposed
A Cylinder Control
Wrench. Measures
• Cylinders Should Never Be Rolled Or Dragged.
• Ensure Stability For Moving Large Cylinders And Strap
Them To A Properly Designed Wheeled Cart.
• Cylinder Should Be Properly Secured.
• Never Lift Cylinders by the Cap. The Cap Is For Valve
Protection Only.
• Do Not Use A Wrench To Open Or Close A Hand Wheel
Type Cylinder Valve.
• Cylinder Should Be Stored in A Well Ventilated Area Away
from Flames, Spark Any Source Of Heat Or Ignition.
• Always Store and Transport In Upright Position.
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Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT

Assessment No: RA- Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works

Risk
Risk Rating
Rating
Power Tools • Pipe Fitter 5 3 15 • Pipe Fitter Shall Be Trained & Competent. 3 1 3
• Rotating Parts • Foreman • Plumber Shall Be Trained And Competent.
• Electrocution From Damage Cables • Helpers • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE.( Safety Goggles,
• Inhalation (Dust) • Plumber Face Shields, Dust Mask )
• Dust/Objects In Eye • STARRT Talks For All Crews.
Hazard Persons at Risk Proposed
• Power Tools Training AsControl Measures
Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Power Tools And Cables Shall Be Inspected Daily And
Color Coded Prior To Start Of Work.
• Damage Or Defective Power Tools Shall Be Tagged Out Of
Service And Immediately Returned To The Tool Room for
Repair.
• Grounding/Earthing Will Be Provided On All Mobile
Generators.
Foreign Body In Eye • All 3 3 9 • STARRT Talks for All Crews. 2 1 2
• Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE.( Face Shield, Safety
Goggles )
• Eye Protection Training as Tool Box Talks Topic.
Confined Space Entry • Supervisor 5 3 15 • Obtain Confined Space Entry Permit Prior To Beginning 2 1 2
• Plumbers Works.
• Pipe Fitter • STARRT Talks With Crews Entering Confined Space.
• Inspectors • Confined Space Training As Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Authorized Entrants Shall Be Trained And Competent.
• Implement Confined Space Entry Program.
• Ensure Appropriate Barricades (Tape) & Sign Boards Placed
Around The Area Of Confined Space.
Working At Heights • Foreman 3 3 9 • Working At Heights Training As Tool Box Talks Topic. 2 1 2
• Fall Person • Pipe Fitter • STARRT Talks For Crews Working At Heights.
• Fall Material • Plumber • Scaffold Erection By Competent Person.
• Helpers • Scaftag Inspection Approval before Use.
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Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT

Assessment No: RA- Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works

Risk
Risk Rating
Rating
Hazard Persons at Risk
• Inspector
Proposed Control Measures
• Scaftag Work Permit Required.
• Safety Full Body Harness Required (Fall Protection).
Electrical Equipment • Electricians 5 3 15 • Electricians Shall Be Trained & Competent. 3 1 3
• Fire & Explosion • Plumbers • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE.
• Electrocution • Pipe Fitters • Safe Insulated Tools Will Be Used In Order To Carry Out
• Welders Electrical Work.
• Helpers • Grounding/Earthing Will Be Provided On All Mobile
• Foreman Electrical Generators.
• Inspectors • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCIs) / Earth Leakage
Circuit Interrupter (ELCBs) Will Be Provided For All Areas
Having A Wet Atmosphere Where Electrical Equipment Or
Portable Electrical Tools May Be Used.
• Equipment Shall Be Maintained in a Good Condition And
Color Coded.
• STARRT Talks For All Crews.
• Site Electricity Training as Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Lock Out/Tag out System.
• Power Tools & Cables Inspected And Color Coded.
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Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT

Assessment No: RA- Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works

Risk
Risk Rating
Rating
Hot Works • Welders 5 4 20 • Welders Will Wear Safety Boots with Steel Toe, Welding 2 2 4
• Fire • Helpers Shield With Helmet, Welding Apron & Welding Gloves.
• Electrocution • Pipe fitters • STARRT Talks For All Crews Involve In Hot Works.
• Health Impairment • Plumber • Hot Works Training As Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Impaired Vision • Ensure Appropriate Barricade & Sign Boards Placed Around
• Explosion All Hot Works Activities.
• Provide Adequate Fire Protection (Provision Of Sand, Fire
Blanket, Fire Watchmen & Fire Extinguishers).
Hazard Persons at Risk Proposed
• Daily Inspection Control
Of Welding Measures
Machines & Earthing Prior To
Start Of Work.
• Welders Shall Be Trained & Competent.
• Welders Shall Have A Valid Certification.
• Welding Cables Shall Be Inspected And Color Coding To
Ensure Good Condition.
• Obtain Hot Works Permit Prior To Beginning Works.
• First Aid Kit Will Be Available.
• Welding Screens Must Be Erected To Protect Others From
The Arc (Flush Burn).
Hazardous Substances • Plumber 5 3 15 • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Shall Be Provided. 3 1 3
• Skin Burning • Pipe Fitter • STARRT Talks For Crews Working In Hazardous
• Eye Irritations • Foreman Substances.
• Health Impairment-Inhalation • Helpers • Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Training As
• Fire Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Appropriate Training Prior To Start Of Work.
• Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE.( Rubber Gloves,
Dust Masks)
• First Aid Kit Will Be Available.
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Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT

Assessment No: RA- Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works

Risk
Risk Rating
Rating
Vehicle Operation • Drivers 5 3 15 • Implement Defensive Driving Program. 3 1 3
• Collision • Operators • Trained & Competent Drivers With Project Driving Permit.
• Persons Struck By Vehicles • Banksmen • Traffic Control Plan Shall Be Implemented.
• Pipe Fitter • Trained & Competent Banks men Directing Vehicles.
Hazard • Helpers
Persons at Risk • Traffic Rules
Proposed Control Measures
Shall Be Enforced.
• Plumber • Instructions To All Drivers As Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Pedestrian • STARRT Talks For All Crews.
• Routine Preventive Maintenance Program To Ensure Good
Working Condition Of Vehicles.
• High Visibility Vest Will Be Worn.
• Headlights Always On For Visibility.
Noise (Equipment ) • Operators 3 3 9 • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE (Ear Muff, Ear 2 1 2
• Ear Damage • Pipe Fitter Plug).
• Plumber • STARRT Talks For Crews Working In Noisy Environment.
• Helpers • Noise (Ear Protection) As Training In Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Ensure Appropriate Barricades (Tape) & Sign Boards “Ear
Protectors Must Be Worn In This Area” Placed Around In
The Equipment.
• All Silencers Must Be Inspected To Ensure The Proper
Condition Of Equipment Prior To Start Of Work
• All Motorized On Site Must Utilize Silencer.
Noise ( Power Tools ) • Pipe Fitter 3 3 9 • STARRT Talks For Crews Working In Noisy Environment. 2 1 2
• Ear Damage • Helpers • Noise (Ear Protection) As Training In Tool Box Talks Topic.
• Plumber • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE (Ear Muff, Ear
• Supervisor Plug).

Assessment No: RA-
General Welfare
Hazard
Fluid Spills From Vehicles Equipment
• Ground Contamination
• Water Contamination
Originator: Sajid Ali
Arabian Bemco Contracting Co. KSA
Power Plant Project-10
RISK ASSESSMENT
Assessed By: Activity: Hydro testing/Pressure Testing Of Pipe Works
Risk
Risk Rating
Rating
• All 5 4 20 • Work Crews Will Use Appropriate PPE. 2 2 4
• Dust Masks Required In Windy/Dusty Condition.
• Provide Sufficient Cool Drinking Water Near Workers.
Persons at Risk Proposed Control Measures
• Provide Sufficient Toilets In Close Vicinity Of Workers.
• Provide Shaded Rest Areas In Close Vicinity Of Workers.
• Provide Sufficient Lights Near Workers At Night.
• Employees Shall Be Trained On Heat Stress Prevention,
Recognition And Treatment.
• Environment 3 3 9 • Daily Inspection of Equipment For Leaks. 2 1 2
• Routine Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Maintenance Performed By Competent Persons.
• Drip Pans Sheets Used During Service.
• Spills Kit (Sand) Available In Service Area.
• Impervious Material under Fuel Tanks (Bonded) Fuelling
Area, Service Area.
• Impervious Material under Waste Oil Storage Area.
Date: 14 March 2015