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Applicable HSE Legal
Requirements:
Who is affected?
High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk Very Low Risk
Risk Colour Code: Only “Very Low” & “Low” Residual Risks are acceptable
(16-20) (11-15) (6-10) (1-5)

Residual
Risk
Hazards Identified Control Measures Risk By Whom
L S R L S R
 Electrical items not to be handled with wet hands.
 Person using electrical equipment must be competent.
Use of damage electrical equipment or HSE/QA & QC Project
3 4 12  Electrical equipment’s/machines must be inspected before 2 2 4
machine resulting in electrocution Management
use for worn out cables or connections.
 All electrical equipment’s / machines to be PAT tested
 Staff must be given toolbox talk on safe chemical handling
before commencing the job
Use of chemicals  COSHH cards or SDS must be available at site
HSE/QA & QC Project
Resulting in spillage/ contact with skin & 3 4 12  Appropriate PPE (Hand gloves, nose mask etc) must be in 2 2 4
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eyes (Causing Irritation) place
 Chemical container must be in good condition and labelled
properly
 No cables to be trailed across doorways/pathways. HSE/QA & QC Project
Tripping from electrical cables 2 3 6  Extension cables to be used where needed. 2 2 4 Management
 Appropriate warning signage to be used at work.
 Staff must be briefed on benefits of wearing PPE and HSE/QA & QC Project
Absence of PPE resulting in injury or
2 3 6 appropriate PPE to be given to employees before 2 2 4 Management
bruises
commencing the job.
Step ladder failure/Broken 4 4 16  Step ladders used for intended purpose must be of correct 2 2 4 HSE/QA & QC Project

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length and strength. Management

 Step ladder must be inspected before use.
Resulting in bone fracture and injury  Defective step ladders must be labelled to indicate they are
not for use and defect must be reported immediately to
Supervisor or Manager.
 Safe working area is cordoned off around the stepladder HSE/QA & QC Project
and signage is used as appropriate. Management
 Belt holster or belt hooks are used for carrying tools
Falling Objects from ladder resulting in
3 4 12 up/down stepladders. 2 2 4
head injury/concussion
 Heavy items are not to be carried up stepladders.
 Work activities are monitored for compliance with any
Permits to Work in place.
 Stepladders to be placed close to work / activity / object to HSE/QA & QC Project
be inspected / moved / avoid staff over reaching. Management
Fall due to staff overreaching / stretching
 Stepladders to be secured when appreciable side force is
from ladder resulting in injury, bones 4 4 16 2 2 4
needed to do the work.
fracture
 Work activities are monitored for compliance with any
Permits to Work in place
 Pre-use ladder inspections must be in place. HSE/QA & QC Project
 Stepladders must always be locked into the correct Management
position.
Slipping of step ladder
3 4 12  Stepladder to be only used on level floor surface. 2 2 4
Resulting in serious injury
 Stepladders must not be used on stairs, slippery or unsafe
floor surfaces.
 Stepladders should not propped against a wall.
 Inspection of area to be made in order to identify any HSE/QA & QC Project
Overhead or exposed power cables above
electrical hazards / overhead power cables. Management
ladder
4 5 20  Live supplies to be isolated where necessary. 2 2 4
Resulting in electrocution/fatality.
 Aluminium stepladders not to be used where any electrical
hazard exists.
Lifting heavy items on step ladder  Long stepladders to be lifted by two or more persons. HSE/QA & QC Project
Resulting in back strain and 3 4 12  Heavy items should not be carried on stepladders. 2 2 4 Management
musculoskeletal injuries

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 Step ladder must be transported horizontally by two HSE/QA & QC Project

persons always Management
 Stepladders carried on vehicles must be adequately
Unsafe Ladder transport supported to avoid sagging and tied to each support point
Resulting in property damage or serious 4 3 12 to minimize movement. 2 2 4
injury  Pre-use ladder inspections must be undertaken.
 Defective Stepladders to be labelled to indicate that they
are not to be used and defect to be reported to
supervisor/Manager.
 Where the possibility of unauthorised usage exists HSE/QA & QC Project
Unauthorized use of step ladder
4 3 12 stepladders must be chained / locked to a secure, fixing 2 2 4 Management
Resulting in property damage or injury
point.
Gas cylinders must suitably segregate: HSE/QA & QC Project
 1. Incompatible gasses must be stored apart. Management
 2. Empty and full gas cylinders must be stored apart.
Gas Cylinders Storage resulting in Gas cylinder stores must:
Explosion, sudden gas or fluid release,  Be well ventilated
exposure to cylinder contents and fire or 4 5 20  Be sheltered from indirect heating. 2 2 4
struck by a cylinder or suffering a manual  Be free from naked flame.
handling injury.  Be secured so as to prevent unauthorized entry and access
to the cylinders.
 Gas cylinders must be stored in an upright position and
secured in trolley and chains so that they cannot fall over.

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 Hazardous substances to be stored according to guidance in HSE/QA & QC Project

COSHH assessment or Material Safety Data Sheet provided Management
by supplier
Hazardous / Flammable  Hazardous/Flammable Substances must be stored in
Substances Storage ventilated area or ventilated cabinets
Resulting in Fire,  Hazardous substances must be in original container with
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explosion, release of a labels and hazard warnings.
toxic substance, release of  Minimize amount of storage and use of hazardous
a corrosive substance. substances.
 Dry Powder or CO2 fire extinguisher to be kept in place
where hazardous chemicals are stored.
 Authorized personnel to access store or cupboard
 All broken or poor electrical sockets must be rectified. HSE/QA & QC Project
Fire in case of poor electrical sockets,
4 4 16  All Staff to be briefed for immediate actions in case of fire 2 2 4 Management
connection or installation.
referring to fire emergency procedures.
 Items must be properly secured or fixed in place. HSE/QA &QC Project
Falling objects from height, ceiling or  Shelves must not be overloaded. Management
storage cabinets incase not secured,  Storage must be organized with heavy objects at lower
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poorly installed or Sited too levels.
high/overloaded  Restricted access to authorized persons.
 Controlled limits of items stored.
Improper Housekeeping in rest areas &  Rubbish to be removed regularly. HSE/QA & QC Project
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store room resulting in slip, trip and fall  Recycling bins to be provided and used. Management
 Staff to be briefed about the dangers of manual handling HSE/QA & QC Project
and instruct to assess the load before handling. Management
 Staff to wear appropriate PPE.
Manual Handling
2 3 6  Minimize repetitive bends and ensure to take regular 2 2 4
Resulting in back pain, strain etc breaks.
 In case of heavy weight, more than one staff or mechanical
aid to be used.
 Staff to be given training on safe handling and disposing of HSE/QA & QC Project
Disposing Hazardous Chemicals Management
3 4 12 hazardous chemicals. 2 2 4
 Staff to wear appropriate PPE at all time when disposing

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hazardous chemicals in order to avoid contact with skin,

eyes or inhalation of fumes or vapours.
 All hazardous chemicals to be disposed as per local
regulations.
 Staff to be given training on safe handling and disposing of HSE/QA & QC Project
bio hazard waste. Management
 Staff to wear appropriate PPE (Hand gloves)
Hygiene and Potential contact
3 4 12  Staff to wash hands and forearms before eating, drinking, 2 2 4
with bio hazard waste
going to toilet.
 Staff to cover any cut or wound and not to expose to avoid
infection
Not carrying Hand tools / Sharp tools HSE/QA & QC Project
 Proper toolbox or bag to be provided in order to carry hand
Properly and resulting in falling or slipping 2 3 6 2 2 4 Management
tools/sharp tools.
out of hands
 Staff to be given orientation/training before commencing of HSE/QA & QC Project
job by Supervisor Management
Paint Splashing back causing eyes, skin
4 4 16  Staff to carry out safe work practise 2 2 4
irritation and stains on clothes
 Staff to be given cover all and safety goggles to protect
their skin and eyes.
 Staff to be given orientation/training before commencing of HSE/QA & QC Project
Staff inhaling fumes emitted by job by Supervisor. Management
4 3 12 2 2 4
paints/chemicals  Proper ventilation to be provided in working area
 Staff to be provided with nose mask
 Staff to be fully trained in safe use and handling. HSE/QA & QC Project
 Equipment to be checked before each use to ensure that Management
there are no defects in the cable (electric), casing, plug or
chuck, etc. 
Unsafe or improper use of Power toools
 Operator will ensure that there is plenty of room to move
etc (Hilti machine) causing property 4 4 16 2 2 4
comfortably around the material being worked on and that
damage or injury
the material is securely clamped where possible 
 If drilling into walls, the user will check for hidden cables,
water pipes etc and if present re-plan work. 
 If working at height, area to be cordoned off and warning

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signs erected
 Suitable gloves, goggles, ear defenders and dust mask to be HSE/QA & QC Project
Vibration/Noise/Dust during equipment
3 4 12 provided to employees when using the equipment. 2 2 4 Management
usage.
 Dust generated to be removed and disposed of properly
 In case of any need for hot work or access to confined HSE/QA & QC Project
Jobs related to Confined Space or Hot
4 4 16 space, permit to work shall be issued &/or risk assessment 2 2 4 Management
Work (Cutting, Mixing, Grinding)
shall be provided by HSE/QA & QC dept.
 All sources related to fire hazard must be removed before HSE/QA & QC Project
using flammable chemicals at workplace. Management
Use of flammable chemicals at work place 3 4 12 2 2 4
 Workplace must have proper ventilation or appropriate
temperature before using flammable chemicals.
 Safety guards must never be removed or tampered HSE/QA & QC Project
Tools or machinery  Low voltage tools to be used Management
With fault or inadequate 4 4 16  Equipment must visually checked before use 2 2 4
guarding resulting in personal injury  Defective equipment must not be used and reported to
supervisor/Manager
Inadequate Lighting Levels / Dark areas 2 3 6  Portable lighting or helmet with fixed torch to be used if 2 2 4 HSE/QA & QC Project
affecting job lighting levels becomes inadequate Management
 Ensure sufficient sockets provided and do not overload HSE/QA & QC Project
sockets. Management
 Use extension leads and adaptors only when necessary
ensure they are of a suitable length (preferably no longer
than 2 metres) and rated high enough for the job.
Use of extension leads resulting in
3 4 12  Use of cable covers where cables are a trip hazard 2 2 4
tripping, overloading and external use.
 Work in progress signage to be in place.
 RCD (Residual Current Device) to be used whenever
equipment is used externally.
 Test RCD regularly to check that its mechanism is free and
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 Ensure the platform is fully boarded out and guard-rails and HSE/QA & QC Project
toe-boards are in place. Management
 Mobile scaffold s must only be used on firm surfaces in case
ground is soft, adequate support must be provided.
 The gap between toe-boards and mid guard-rails, and
Fall from height while working at Mobile
between mid and top guard-rails, must not exceed 470 mm
Scaffolding resulting in fatality, personal
unless otherwise stated by manufacturer.
injury and damage to property. 4 5 20 2 2 4
 Never climb up the outside of a mobile scaffold – use the
stairway or ladder on the inside. Unless ladder is designed
outside
 Follow manufacturer’s instructions on base to height ratio.
 Don’t pull the mobile scaffold along while standing on it.
 Once on mobile scaffold platform use full body harness and
properly connect it to the scaffold body
Contact with overhead objects/  When moving mobile scaffold s ensure there are no HSE/QA & QC Project
electrocutions while working at Mobile potholes, obstructions or overhead power lines in the way. Management
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Scaffolding  When working, ensure the access hatch is closed on the
platform (if any).
 Work out door using mobile scaffold is not allowed in case
Work in extreme weather condition at 4 5 20 of heavy and storm, rain. In summer work outdoor directly 2 2 4 HSE/QA & QC Project
Mobile Scaffolding. under sun is not allowed (midday break rule) Management
 Check wheels for effective rotation HSE/QA & QC Project
 Check brakes and locking devices Management
 Ensure that the surface on which the mobile scaffold will be
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erected is even, rigid and will cope with the scaffold load
Overturning of Mobile Scaffolding plus the people and material that will be placed on it.
 Don’t move mobile scaffold on ramps
 In case of the use of mobile scaffold to various work tasks in HSE/QA & QC Project
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Using Scaffold in Traffic/ Vehicle 3 4 12 shall be placed to warn drivers and if required a flag man 2 2 4
manoeuvring area who is wearing high reflective jacket shall be positioned to
warn drivers
 Ensure that all parts of MS are in good physical and HSE/QA & QC Project
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operational condition. If any part of the scaffold found to be Management

defective it shall be replaced otherwise MS shall never be
used
 Once scaffold is erected then put a green tape or tag on it
to indicate it is safe to be used, but if it is not ready yet then
put a red tape / tag. These colours shall be communicated
and explained to all those who might use the Mobile
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