BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT
Site: Chamberlains Kyalami
Frequency
2 < 15% chance of exposure -
3 ><15 and 50% chance of
exposure -
4 ><50 and 75% chance of
exposure -
5 >75% chance of exposure
Description of
Area/Activities/Task
1 Infection with Corona virus Exposure to Corona virus through:
2 Mental health issues in the
workplace
Probability of injury /loss /damage
Unlikely = 1
Possible = 2
Almost certain = 3
Certain to happen = 4
Has happened before = 5
Hazards
Working in close proximity to other
workers
Travel to work in taxi, bus and train
Physical contact with infected person
Contact with contaminated tools,
equipment, surfaces
Infected person couching or sneezing onto
those in close proximity
Not being issued or wearing appropriate
PPE
Not having adequate washing facilities
with appropriate sanitizer available
Management not developing a
contingency plan and communicating it
with employees
Workers not adequately informed about
the threat and protection methods
Mass gatherings and meetings
Workers not adequately washing hands
Travel history not declared by persons
accessing the site
Employer not providing sufficient
information and referrals with regard to
counselling services
Severity of inj/damage
Minor/no inj/damage = 2
Serious inj/damage = 3
fatality/major damage = 4
multiple fatalities/damage = 5
catastrophic = 6
Damage to property, injury to person
EXPOSURE AND INFECTION WITH CORONA VIRUS
Infected employees could die,
become very ill, infect many other
persons including public.
Loss of production.
Delay in project.
Financial loss.
Total disaster.
Employees may experience
increased stress associated with
COVID-19, that can bring up
historical traumas, trauma of past
emergency events, or exacerbate
ongoing personal or community
stressors. Mental health support
may contribute to a more present
and productive workforce.
Assessor: Pieter Herbst Date 13 Sept 2021
Rating
Up to 13 = Low risk.
><14
and 36 = Moderate risk.
36> = High risk
exposure to hazard
Probability of injury
Severity of injury/
loss / damage
Frequency of
loss/damage
L, M, H
Rating
Score
Recommended controls
4 3 6 72 H Company must develop an infection prevention, infection
management and after care contingency plan which must include;
a. Training of staff
b. Precautionary measures
c. Workers reporting system
d. What procedures will be followed by company when a person
reports possible infection
e. Procedures when person has been confirmed as infected(support)
Re-entry of persons who have recovered
f. training of site management and workers in these procedures
g. Provision of appropriate PPE
h. Sanitizing vehicles and plant on a regular basis before and after
shifts
I. Meetings should be considered to be held outdoors and social
distancing rules should be followed
j. Provision of washing facilities and sanitizer. Provide prescribed
sanitizers at all work zones within construction site as well as in all
offices, vehicles, plant, toilets, kitchens, public spaces
k. Consider shift working programs to try and prevent too many
people working at the same time if possible
l. Ensure that all construction vehicles are disinfected in an ongoing
basis
3 3 4 36 H Ensure that contact details and related information for the support
provided by the Department of Health in various provinces are
communicated and available.

Site: Chamberlains Kyalami
Frequency
2 < 15% chance of exposure -
3 ><15 and 50% chance of
exposure -
4 ><50 and 75% chance of
exposure -
5 >75% chance of exposure
Description of
Area/Activities/Task
3 Control of hazardous
chemical substances
4 Compensation - Reporting Inadequate reporting procedures and
of occupational diseases by associated records
employer Contractor not in good standing with
compensation fund
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT
Probability of injury /loss /damage Severity of inj/damage
Minor/no inj/damage = 2
Unlikely = 1 Serious inj/damage = 3
Possible = 2 fatality/major damage = 4
Almost certain = 3 multiple fatalities/damage = 5
Certain to happen = 4 catastrophic = 6
Has happened before = 5
Hazards Damage to property, injury to person
HCS decanted and not labelled with its Legal non-compliance with regard to
contents the HCS regulations and municipal
Inadequate MSDS information and by-laws.
communication of HCS i.e. hand sanitizers
Flammable liquids i.e. hand sanitizer's
alcohol level
Inadequate incident / emergency
preparedness and response in case
of an emergency and exposure to
the virus.
Assessor: Pieter Herbst Date 13 Sept 2021
Rating
Up to 13 = Low risk.
><14
and 36 = Moderate risk.
36> = High risk
exposure to hazard
Probability of injury
Severity of injury/
loss / damage
Frequency of
loss/damage
L, M, H
Rating
Score
Recommended controls
5 4 3 60 H a. The type of sanitizer used for COVID 19 must have a minimum
of 70% alcohol and it is important that adequate stock is held onsite
b. Due to its high alcohol content it poses a fire risk as well as a
possible risk of being used by workers for intoxicating purposes
which can lead to poisoning
c. It is therefore very important to include these risks into account
when the risk assessments is updated
d. The principal contractor and contractors must ensure that they
provide a flammable liquid storage facility, taking into account the
quantities they will be storing onsite which conforms with local
government fire regulations and GSR 4
e. The storage area must be lockable and issuing and stock levels
must be controlled by an appointed competent hazardous chemical
substance controller
f. Records of stock levels, issuing and usage must be updated on
a daily basis and any discrepancies must be reported to management
and investigated
g. Appropriate and adequate signage must be posted
h. Adequate Alcohol resistant foam or Carbon dioxide (CO2) must
be appropriately positioned
I. Inspections of the flammable hazardous chemicals store must
be conducted at least monthly
4 4 4 64 H Good standing with the compensation commissioner must be verified
and relevant records must be available on site to present to
inspectors. Records must be retained as part of the incident
management process.

Site: Chamberlains Kyalami
Frequency
2 < 15% chance of exposure -
3 ><15 and 50% chance of
exposure -
4 ><50 and 75% chance of
exposure -
5 >75% chance of exposure
Description of
Area/Activities/Task
5 Personal protective
equipment (PPE)
6 Employees medical
surveillance
7 Employees over 60 years of Increased vulnerability of employee
age or with co-morbidities
Probability of injury /loss /damage
Unlikely = 1
Possible = 2
Almost certain = 3
Certain to happen = 4
Has happened before = 5
Hazards
PPE purchased not in accordance with
standards and specifications
Not selecting appropriate PPE in relation
to the hazard route of transmission
Incorrect fitting of PPE
Inadequate information and training
communication and / or material
Limitation of PPE not identified and / or
communicated
Shortage of stock
PPE not safely disposed
Cross contamination due to incorrect
storage of PPE
Employees medicals expired
Employer not completing medical form
Annex 3 form and not describing
employees work exposure
Employees not reporting pre-existing
medical conditions
Employer not conduction questionnaire
screaming that covers contact, pre-existing
medical conditions, travel and symptoms
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT
Severity of inj/damage
Minor/no inj/damage = 2
Serious inj/damage = 3
fatality/major damage = 4
multiple fatalities/damage = 5
catastrophic = 6
Damage to property, injury to person
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
Employee more prone to become
infect become infected
Serious illness
Possible fatality
Spreading of disease to others
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
Assessor: Pieter Herbst Date 13 Sept 2021
Rating
Up to 13 = Low risk.
><14
and 36 = Moderate risk.
36> = High risk
exposure to hazard
Probability of injury
Severity of injury/
loss / damage
Frequency of
loss/damage
L, M, H
Rating
Score
Recommended controls
5 5 4 100 H Workers who are exposed to people who are ill with respiratory
symptoms, such as coughing and sneezing, may use face masks and
eye protection if the nature of their work warrants it. Gloves are only
recommended when workers will be in direct contact with an ill
person, or a contaminated object or environment. PPE must be used
correctly; training on their use should be provided and records Shall
be retained.
Contractors must issue all employees with required minimum PPE
(faceshields, cloth masks and gloves) to prevent the spread of the
virus when working
Provide adequate PPE and ensure that all persons are using PPE
when entering construction site to protect them against Corona virus
Face Shields, Coveralls are also recommended as an extra
precaution
2 2 4 16 M Ensure that employees medicals are in-date
Employer to take responsibility for completing Annexure 3 form
ensuring that correct details are reflected on annexure 3
Employer must conduct questionnaire screaning that covers contact,
pre-existing medical conditions, travel and symptoms
After collecting medical data from employees, the employer should
renew medicals of persons with pre-existing conditions before return
to work
2 4 4 32 M Employee to work off-site as far as reasonably practicable.
Social distancing of 2m at all times.
Perform good personal hygiene practices at all times.
Approved face masks & spangles to
be used at all times.
Contractor to perform COVID-19 educational awareness training with
all employees.
Contractor to perform medical screening declaration on employees
for co-morbidities.

Site: Chamberlains Kyalami
Frequency
2 < 15% chance of exposure -
3 ><15 and 50% chance of
exposure -
4 ><50 and 75% chance of
exposure -
5 >75% chance of exposure
Description of
Area/Activities/Task
8 Communication and
awareness
9 Construction trades
(Brickwork, Plaster work,
Steel fixing, Work from
scaffold, Confined space
activities, excavations,
plumbing, tiling) (this list is
not ultimate and is only as a
guide) and meetings
10 Site Facilities / Toilets /
Hand wash Stations / Eating
areas / Offices or
boardrooms
Probability of injury /loss /damage
Unlikely = 1
Possible = 2
Almost certain = 3
Certain to happen = 4
Has happened before = 5
Hazards
Inadequate awareness and procedural
training in identifying and practicing
hygiene, social distancing, cough and
sneeze etiquette, self monitoring, self
isolation and reporting
Not being able to maintain social
distancing during activities
Not being able to sanitize as often as
possible
Employees using same equipment, tools
and facilities
Exposure (close contact) to a person with Infections, spreading of infection,
confirmed or suspected COVID-19 or
getting in contact with surfaces that might loss of production
have been contaminated could lead to
severe health effects and even fatality, and
if not attended to or self isolation could
lead to the spread of the virus
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT
Severity of inj/damage
Minor/no inj/damage = 2
Serious inj/damage = 3
fatality/major damage = 4
multiple fatalities/damage = 5
catastrophic = 6
Damage to property, injury to person
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
serious illness, possible fatalities,
Assessor: Pieter Herbst Date 13 Sept 2021
Rating
Up to 13 = Low risk.
><14
and 36 = Moderate risk.
36> = High risk
exposure to hazard
Probability of injury
Severity of injury/
loss / damage
Frequency of
loss/damage
L, M, H
Rating
Score
Recommended controls
4 3 4 48 H Provide awareness posters / signage and include access to
handwashing facilities and place hand sanitizing dispensers in
prominent locations throughout the workplace
Conduct training at all levels of the company denitrifying and
practicing hygiene, social distancing, cough and sneeze etiquette,
self monitoring, self isolation and reporting
The communication of risk assessment, health and safety plans to all
employees and essential site visitor and all employees must be re-
inducted before resuming work
4 3 4 48 H Additional task specific risk assessment to be compiled and
implemented when social distancing cannot be performed for a task
(identifying specific precautionary measures and processes to be
implemented - e.g. additional PPE - face shield or physical barrier,
task duration, etc.)
Approval from project engineer & relevant HSE personnel.
Where possible conduct weetiond over electronic media or limiting
attendees and arranging meetings in areas where there is adequate
space and ventilation.
3 2 4 24 M Eating areas to be set up in such a way that will able to maintain the
required social distancing of 1.5 meter. Should this not be
practicable, meal times are to be staggered. between persons. No
communal drinking and shared cups etc..
Break times should be staggered to reduce congestion and contact at
all times.
Workers should be asked to bring pre-prepared meals
Ablution facilities are a high risk area and increased
cleaning regimes are required to be introduced.
Hand washing facilities (soap and water, paper towel) to be available
where possible, and if not, to provide hand sanitizer
Provide suitable and sufficient rubbish bins for hand towels with
regular removal and disposal that need to be managed as hazardous
waste
Deep clean and provide ongoing disinfecting of site camps (offices,
toilets, public spaces, kitchen, plant, vehicles, etc) and contactable
surfaces
In Kitchens disposable utensils is recommended to be used

Site: Chamberlains Kyalami
Frequency
2 < 15% chance of exposure -
3 ><15 and 50% chance of
exposure -
4 ><50 and 75% chance of
exposure -
5 >75% chance of exposure
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT
Probability of injury /loss /damage Severity of inj/damage
Minor/no inj/damage = 2
Unlikely = 1 Serious inj/damage = 3
Possible = 2 fatality/major damage = 4
Almost certain = 3 multiple fatalities/damage = 5
Certain to happen = 4 catastrophic = 6
Has happened before = 5
Assessor: Pieter Herbst Date 13 Sept 2021
Rating
Up to 13 = Low risk.
><14
and 36 = Moderate risk.
36> = High risk

exposure to hazard

Probability of injury

Severity of injury/
loss / damage
Frequency of

loss/damage

L, M, H
Rating
Description of

Score
Hazards Damage to property, injury to person Recommended controls
Area/Activities/Task

11 Waste management The following could be contaminated,: Infections, spreading of infection, 2 2 4 16 M Adequate waste bins must be place in appropriate positions and well
Gloves, masks shield ,eye protection, serious illness, possible fatalities, marked as biohazardous waste, PPE must be placed in special
paper towels, loss of production contains also marked in the same manner
Normal waste must not be mixed with biohazardous waste
Employees must be trained in the separation of certain types of
waste and what to do with it

12 Emergency procedures and Inadequate planning for infection,
planning requirements in case of a multiple
infections, isolation and procedures to
follow when an employee onsite has been
infected.
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
3 2
4 24 M There are emergency procedure in-place that covers normal
emergencies but an additional contingency plan and an awareness
procedure for the Corona virus has been developed and will be
added to this safety plan as addendums
Site management and emergency personnel must be trained in
requirements in case of a multiple infections, isolation and
procedures to follow when an employee onsite has been infected.

13 Employee transport Employees exposed to lack of distancing, Infections, spreading of infection, 3 2 4 24 M Where possible the contractors must arrange transport of their
infected or contaminated persons serious illness, possible fatalities, employees in line with the travel rules of not more than 70%
Not wearing a mask loss of production occupancy and social distancing
Lack of ventilation Where not possible to avoid the use of public transport provide
Public transport not sanitized employees with information on the virus and precautions to take
during public transport travel: Frequent sanitizing, Maintain social
distancing (at least 2 m),Always wear a mask, Coughing, sneezing
safe practice and spitting, When being coughed or sneezed on, turn
face away and do not touch face before hands have been sanitized,
Do not travel if experiencing symptoms of infection, Provide
employees with CIPC travel certificate
Ensure that when transporting employees social distance is
maintained inside the transportation, construction vehicles

Site: Chamberlains Kyalami
Frequency
2 < 15% chance of exposure -
3 ><15 and 50% chance of
exposure -
4 ><50 and 75% chance of
exposure -
5 >75% chance of exposure
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT
Probability of injury /loss /damage Severity of inj/damage
Minor/no inj/damage = 2
Unlikely = 1 Serious inj/damage = 3
Possible = 2 fatality/major damage = 4
Almost certain = 3 multiple fatalities/damage = 5
Certain to happen = 4 catastrophic = 6
Has happened before = 5
Assessor: Pieter Herbst Date 13 Sept 2021
Rating
Up to 13 = Low risk.
><14
and 36 = Moderate risk.
36> = High risk

exposure to hazard

Probability of injury

Severity of injury/
loss / damage
Frequency of

loss/damage

L, M, H
Rating
Description of

Score
Hazards Damage to property, injury to person Recommended controls
Area/Activities/Task

14 Screening process No or ineffective screening equipment
Persons conducting screening not trained
in procedure, questionnaire, completing
documentation and isolation
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
3 2
4 24 M Adequate good quality effective screening equipment must be
available
Persons conducting screening must be trained in procedure,
questionnaire, completing documentation and isolation
Clearly marked social distancing controls must be installed at the
enterance of the construction site
All person that enter and exit the construction site must be screened
at least daily
Use a non contract infrared thermometer to ensure person screened
is with in the safe temperature
Keep records of screening register with persons information on
Covid-19 exposure

15 Risk monitoring and review No or inadequate risk assessment
conducted
Risk assessments not updated
Un trained or incompetent risk assessor
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
2 2
4 16 M Proper site investigation of site, identifying hotspots with high risks
and involving workers and management in risk assessment
procedures
Updating risk assessment on regular basis
Client Represented should approve contractors measures for Covid-
19 planning and implementation

16 Creating and maintaining No appropriate awareness signage and Infections, spreading of infection, 2 2 4 16 M Appropriate awareness signage and posters must be posted in
awareness through signage posters posted in relevant positions serious illness, possible fatalities, relevant positions
and posters loss of production Conduction regular awareness talks

17 Human behavior Employees not adhering to safety rules Infections, spreading of infection, 2 2 4 16 M Immediate appropriate disciplinary action to be taken
serious illness, possible fatalities, Adhere to the social distancing requirements . (if this cannot be
loss of production achieved provided adequate PPE)
18 Review health and safety No management procedures or plans to Not compliant to government 4 2 6 48 H Auditing of management systems to include all requirements for the
plans to include covid-19 control the mitigation of the Covid-19 virus. minimum requirements for return to control of the Covid-19 virus
control measures. work or active work environment Appoint a Covid-19 manager to control implementation of systems
and monitor the risk to the company
The covid-19 management and controls developed is approved by
construction health and safety agent and JRA health and safety
department

Site: Chamberlains Kyalami
Frequency
2 < 15% chance of exposure -
3 ><15 and 50% chance of
exposure -
4 ><50 and 75% chance of
exposure -
5 >75% chance of exposure
Description of
Area/Activities/Task
19 Prevention of none
essential visitors on the
construction sites.
20 Allow additional entry
points to prevent very large
queues if required.
Probability of injury /loss /damage
Unlikely = 1
Possible = 2
Almost certain = 3
Certain to happen = 4
Has happened before = 5
Hazards
Unnecessary exposure to infected persons Infections, spreading of infection,
or workers in their area of work
Long queues due to a large amount of
workers wanting to enter the construction
site
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT
Severity of inj/damage
Minor/no inj/damage = 2
Serious inj/damage = 3
fatality/major damage = 4
multiple fatalities/damage = 5
catastrophic = 6
Damage to property, injury to person
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
Infections, spreading of infection,
serious illness, possible fatalities,
loss of production
Assessor: Pieter Herbst Date 13 Sept 2021
Rating
Up to 13 = Low risk.
><14
and 36 = Moderate risk.
36> = High risk
exposure to hazard
Probability of injury
Severity of injury/
loss / damage
Frequency of
loss/damage
L, M, H
Rating
Score
Recommended controls
3 3 6 54 H Public or professional visitors must be made aware of pre
arrangement requirements for visiting the site
Visitors that has not made arrangements to visit the site must be
informed to phone before visiting site and make visiting arrangements
with the on site construction manager
4 3 6 72 H Allow for extra entry gates of entry on to site with screening
procedures followed at each stasion to prevent over crowding or
delayed starts to work shifts
1. Reviewed  risk assessments, health Added
and safety plans to include covid-19 50
control measures.
in place
2. Developed and communicate the
COVID-19 management and control
procedure. This should be displayed on 40
site.
Added
3. Assign in writing a Covid-19
Compliance Officer in the construction 50
sites. (This can be the OHS Officer)

4. Must ensure all appointed Added

employees reporting to site be 46
screened daily
Added
5. The communication of risk
assessment, health and safety plans to
all employees and essential site visitor 40
and all employees must be re-inducted
before resuming work.

6. Screen all persons entering the Added

construction site using an non touch 46
infrared thermometer
7. Prevention of  none essential visitors 51 Added
in the construction sites.
8. Ensure social distancing when Added
entering and exiting construction site 46
during screening process.
9. Allow additional entry points to 52 added
prevent very large queues if required.
10. Contractor to issue Face masks to Added
37
all employees.
11. Ensure Face Masks are worn at all 37
Added
times.
Added
12. Deep clean and provide ongoing
disinfecting of site camps (offices,
42
toilets, public spaces, kitchen, plant,
vehicles, etc) and contactable surfaces.

13. In Kitchens Disposable Utensils is Added

42
recommended to be used
Added
14. Provide adequate PPE and ensure
that all persons are using PPE when 37
entering construction site to protect
them against Corona virus.
15. Provide prescribed sanitisers with 35
in place
at least 70% alcohol content.
 in place
16. Provide prescribed sanitizers at all
work zones within construction site as
33
well as in all offices, vehicles, plant,
toilets, kitchens, public spaces.

17. Adhere to the social distancing Added

requirements . (if this cannot be 49
achieved provided adequate PPE)
18. Face Shields, Coveralls are also 37 Added
recommended as an extra precaution
19. Consider shift working programs to 33 Added
try and prevent too many people
working at the same time if possible.
Added
20. Ensure that when transporting
employees social distance is 45
maintained inside the transportation,
construction vehicles.

21. Ensure that all construction Added

vehicles are disinfected in an ongoing 33
basis.
22. Open air meetings are Added
33
recommended if required.
50 Added
23. The covid-19 management and
controls developed is approved by
construction health and safety agent
and JRA health and safety department.