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DYNAMIC RISK ASSESSMENT 6

Site Address Date

Operation Cable Installation into Excavations Completed by

Persons at risk Operatives √ General Public  Client Personnel  Others 

Method Statement COSHH Assessment PPE Permit to Work
Identify Hazards below and Rate Risk before and after Controls Measures Green: OK / Yellow: Caution / Red: High Risk

Before controls After controls

L M H L M H
1. Manual Handling – cable drums, pulling. H L
2. Work within an excavation – 1 metre. H L
3. Trench Collapse. H L
4. Other people in the vicinity. H L
5. Existing live circuits in the near vicinity. H L
6. Hand tools, T- Winch, Draw-wire. H L
7. Cuts – Edges/ends of cables, “ropes”. H L
8. Slips, Trips and fall. H L
9. Impact with ceiling and other ductwork etc. H L
10. Over-running cable drum. H L

Severity Likelihood Example

1 - Minor injury 1 – Unlikely S=2 3
2 - Over 3 day injury 2 – Possible L=3
3 X10

Severity
Severity
3 - Severe injury / death 3 - Probable Red, high risk 2 x 2
1 X 1 X10
1 2 3 1 2 3
Likelihood Likelihood

Identify Control Measures to be Implemented

 All work under control of a qualified and experienced Electrician – this work will require a team.
 Trenches will be provided by others who should also provide suitable protection against collapse, falls, vehicles etc.
 Electrical workers will identify any concerns to the person responsible.
 Visual survey of area for other services, consider need for supplies to be isolated before commencement of work.
 Operatives at ground level are expected to monitor adherence to the barriers.
 Project planning will agree the means of access to the excavation. Ladders are likely to be suitable provided that they are in good condition and
secured.
 On the large drums a person will control the feed from the drum.
 Basics in Manual Handling included as part of training. Gloves available to improve grip and reduce rope custs/bums.
 High standards of housekeeping.
 Safety Officer to undertake site inspections to monitor standards.
 Do not position heavy machinery close to the excavation without adequate shoring (consult your structural / geotechnical engineer).
 Do not enter the excavation without specific risk assessment being completed and never enter an un shored excavation.
 Instructions, Information, Toolbox talks, Supervision.

Protective Equipment Required

PPE High vis Head Eye Feet Face Mask Hearing Notes / specification
√ √ √
Tick if
required

PPE Overalls Harness Hygiene Gloves Apron Permit Notes / specification

√
Tick if
required

Signed: Print name:

NASS CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L form: NC/FRM/DRA 6-5 Date: Oct, 2011