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ID: 011 Risk: Unsafe Equipment Storage Date: 04/25/2021

Type: Threat
Risk Owner: Organization: Risk Analysis
Contact No.: 1 888 888 8888 Email:
Description:
Workspaces for storing hazardous materials and for heavy construction equipment have higher risks than
other workspaces. Other than spaces that should be protected by physical fences, there are many spaces on
site that should be identified for the safety of workers. Apart from this, there should be a proper and  secure
place to store power charging systems and other heavy equipment to prevent electrocution.
Cause or Initiating Event:
The identification of potential accidents on construction sites has been a major concern in the construction
industry and it needs a proactive safety plan to reduce the risk of accidents. There are no efficient methods
for checking if safety measures are taken properly on construction sites. Consequently, workers on site are
not given enough awareness about dangerous areas.
Impact, Effect or Consequence:
Keeping the construction site safe is a priority for all construction companies. Safe construction sites boost
the morale of the workers, which increases productivity and improves work quality. Out of the construction
workers that suffer from fatal injuries, more are involved in falls than any other single cause. Falls account
for double the number of deaths caused by electrocution or being buried in trenches. Therefore, it is a
priority to place safety barriers and guard-rails around the hazard areas, excavations, and trenches.
Assessment
Probability (likelihood) of occurring:
Usually less than 10%
Potential Schedule impact:
If the event happens, there is not much significant delay.
Potential Cost impact:
Compensation for the loss of life must be paid if the event happens.
Potential Performance or Quality impact:
The risk does not carry much potential for quality impact.
Risk Handling: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept
Monitoring Strategy:
Safety inspections should be occasionally conducted to measure the worker’s exposure to hazards on site.
Workers with proper training should only be allowed to use the equipment. Material Safety data sheets
outline potential health and fire hazards. Tracking these will inform how health and safety risks can be
mitigated.
Prevention Strategy:
Workers must comply with general safety and health standards (OSHA training). These training should be
reinforced with site specific safety team members. Workers should be wearing appropriate Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) for each construction activities. Proper awareness and sign boards should be
deployed describing the potentially hazardous areas on the project site.
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Recovery Strategy:
The health risks for the course of construction phase should be documented by general health and safety
specialists within the management team. Proper medical treatment and financial compensation must be
well taken care of the affected worker. The cause of the accident should immediately be discussed and
rectified. Additionally, any accidents or injuries should be discussed openly with employees to ensure all
parties take away lessons from what has happened.

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