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LOCATION TITLE:

Risk Assessment for Power Cable Installation

SCALE DOCUMENT No: EEPSP-RA-SWRO-008

REV: 00A

SUBCONTRACTOR:
Elsewedy Electric PSP | KSA Sheet 1 of 9
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Ref. N°:EEPSP-RA-SWRO-008 Participants Name Job Title Signature

Abdelaziz Anter Lead Electrical Construction
Activity/Task
concerned and its Power Cable Installation Sayed Ahmed HSE Supervisor
location Mohamed Elgendy Site Manager
Mohamed Fayaz HSE Officer
Required level of ❑ Minimum (at start
Supervision: and end of task) √ Permanent ❑ Other:

Risk Rating (RR) guideline:

IMPORTANT NOTE : By signing this document, it is acknowledged by each

person involved in this risk assessment that all reasonable attempts have been
made as a first priority to identify any potential to eliminate all the significant
hazards listed, e.g. by preventing working at height or entering into a confined
space.

Likelihood (L): Probability of the undesired event to happen (shall consider the frequency and duration of exposure and Severity (S): Importance of harm, damage or impact caused by the event.
the potential for the undesired event to happen).

Value Definition Severity Value Definition

Negligible the occurrence is extremely unlikely to happen and has never happened according to Minor None or very limited consequences on people (e.g. first aid injury), property (e.g. scratch on equipment painting) or the
(1) our knowledge (1) environment (e.g. small quantity of biodegradable waste dispersed)
Low the occurrence is unlikely to happen in the foreseeable future but has already been Moderate Injury requiring medical treatment without lost workdays, reversible environmental negative impact or property damage /
(2) experienced (2) business interruption below 50 k€ of cost involved
Moderate the occurrence is predictable to happen in the mid-term High Lost Time Injuries, with full recovery, or reversible environmental negative impact or property damage/business interruption
(3) (3) below 200 k€ of cost involved
High the occurrence is predictable to happen in the short term Major Severe Accident as per ACCIONA & RTCC General Electric criteria.
(4) (4)
Definite the occurrence is certain and immediate. Catastrophic Potential for several fatalities (or other type of severe accident)
(5) (5)

Approved by

Competent Discipline Engineer Abdel Aziz Anter EHS Representative (Name,

Sayed Ahmed 03/12/2022
(Name, Signature and Date) Signature and Date)
03/12/2022

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Activity Step Hazard
− Drum falling from edge of
truck
− Collision
Loading/ Transport /
− Personnel struck by truck /
unloading of cable drums
forklift
- Contact with overhead
power lines.
− Unauthorized operation
− Over loading of crane
− Unknown load
− Unstable surfaces
− Soft Ground conditions
− Movement of loads
− High wind speed
Using Mobile Crane for − Repair failures
− Equipment failure
unloading cable drums
− Contact with electrical
power lines
− Contact with other crane or
mobile / static / operational
plant and equipment
− Lifting over personnel
− Contact with crane
counterweights.
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Risk and affected Existing Control Measures (L) (S) (RR) Additional Control (L) (S) (RR) Check
Persons Measures
− Avoid working underneath/near − Sufficient space to be
overhead power lines. available for the Truck
− Drums shall be properly packaged movement.
and tied. − Obtain access closure
− Drums weight shall be appropriate permits from
to the truck load. authorized parties for
− Fatality − Truck movement shall be only critical situations.
− Injury through designated routs. − Provide adequate
− Equipment damage − The driver shall be trained and has a illumination.
− Fuel / oil leak proper license for the used truck. − Trained Banksman
used in the loading,
− Environmental issues − Truck speed shall not to be exceed 3 4 12 2 2 4
unloading and
− Disruption to other 20km/hr.
movement of truck.
operations − Area entrances shall be wide and
sufficient. − Instruct workers not to
riding above the truck
− Unloading area shall be barricaded.
or sleep un the truck.
− Ensure provision of stopper under
drums on the truck.
− Ensure that the truck is equipped
with light flusher, back alarm,
seatbelt and fire extinguisher.
− Ensure that the truck is inspected.
− Cranes only to operate by certified − Provision as built
operator. drawings for the
− Rigging study to be performed prior loading area to identify
to difficult or non-routine lifts all underground
− Movement of crane to be supervised services and utilities.
by rigging − The ground of loading
superintendent/Supervisor. area shall be
− Fatality − Pre-use inspection for the crane shall compacted.
− Injuries.
be conducted prior lifting operation 4 4 16 − Cranes not to operate 1 2 2
− Property and commencement. in close proximity to
equipment damage − Only qualified rigger or banksman to power lines, without
sling loads spotter or power lines
− Crane operator to only take isolated or insulated.
directions from one qualified person − Obtain isolation
− Dedicated radio channel for crane permits from
communications authorized parties if
− Cranes to be fitted with working required.
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− Poor operator vision/glare load indicator − Prepare a lifting plan if

− Congested work area − Cranes to be operated on firm stable required.
- Poor ergonomics ground area. − Obtain night shift work
− Wind conditions to be monitored. permit, if required.
− Any crane modifications/defects to − Provide the crane
only be undertaken by qualified operator and riggers
personnel in accordance with the with additional
manufacture’s qualifications. batteries for radio
− Other means of lifting to be communication means.
inspected prior to using crane. − All surrounding work
− Loads to be controlled by suitable activities to be
tag lines. considered to the
− Ensure using lifting bar to load and permit to work.
unload the drum.
− Separation to be maintained between
cranes and other equipment.
− Crane booms not to cross each other
or that of other equipment or
existing structure.
− Under no circumstance are crane
allowed to lift over personnel.
− Crane operators and personnel to be
informed of this rule in TBT.
− Lift areas to be demarcated and
correctly barricaded.
− Counter weights to be fitted with
warning hatching and hazard
warning signs.
− Personnel to be informed of hazards
associated with cranes and mobile
equipment in TBT.
− Operator to wear anti-glare glasses.
− Operator to have clear vision.
− Crane windows to be kept clean.
− Work areas around cranes to be kept
clean and tidy at all times.
− Ensure good ergonomics inside the
crane cabinet.
− Ensure safe access means to crane
cabinet.
− Provision of adequate fire
extinguishers.
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− Provision of the crane inspection

certificates from third party.
− Provision valid calibration
certificates for lifting accessories.
− Using softener under lifting wires to
reduce the stress on wires and
protect it from damage.
− Tools to be inspected and color − Safe correct routing of
coded in accordance with project cables to avoid run
color code system. over, trapped, dragged
− Pre-use visual inspection shall be over rough surface or
conducted to ensure good insulation getting in contact with
and that wiring and casing are free chemicals or hot
from damage. surfaces.
− Hot work permit to be issued, if − Avoid continuous
required. flexing of electrical
− Tool/Equipment shall be able to cords and cables.
withstand normal, overload and fault − Conduct daily
currents and that it shall be used inspection for the
− Electricity − Fatality (electrocution) within manufacture’s rating and in RCD.
− High temperatures / − Injuries accordance with any manufacturer’s − Ensure that all
explosion − Equipment damage instructions. electrical connections
Using Electrical Tools /
− Falling from height − Acute effect − Personnel working with electrical are routed into flexible
Equipment
3 4 12 1 3 3
(Numbness/Tingling).
− Exposed energized parts equipment at height where there is conduits.
− Chronic effect (nerves
− Noise damage/reduction in the potential for “Kick Back” shall be − Ensure that the
- Hand arm Vibration manual dexterity) provided with a stable work distribution panels are
platform. met the applicable
− Manufactures guards/hands shall be standard.
fitted to all electrical hand tools
− Guards/hands are not to be removed
under any circumstance to perform
work where the guard might be a
hindrance.
− Damaged or faulty electrical hand
tools to be immediately removed
from use
− Avoid using in wet conditions.
− Avoid homemade or temporary
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− Load
− Personnel Physical
Capabilities
− Pulling, pushing, twisting,
Manual Handling bending and over reaching.
− Awkward Posture
− Floor condition
− Lighting
- -
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connections.
− Equipment and cable shall withstand
exposure to water, solar radiation,
gnawing by rates and extreme heat.
− Use suitable electrical protective
systems. (e.g. RCD, earthing and
Double Insulation.
− Only competent workers who can
use electrical tools/equipment.
− Reduce the duration of exposure to
the vibration.
− Reduce the force exerted and the
strength of grip with work
equipment.
− Suitable PPEs shall be provided and
used.
− TBT shall be conducted before
commencing the activity.
− Avoid manual handing by using − Avoid traveling with
mechanical lifting/handling tools. the load through
− Provision of third-party inspection proper work place
certificate for lifting accessories, if arrangements.
used. − Ensure that the ground
− Cuts − Team lifting (e.g. several workers to surface is free of
− Bruises and abrasions handle large loads). obstacles.
− Burns − Using manually operated load − When moving drum by
− Fractures and slipped handling aids (e.g. trolley or hand, do not roll over 5
disc wheelbarrow). 3 3 9 m. 1 2 2
− Muscle strain and tendon − Dividing the load into smaller
& joint tears packages to reduce the weight.
− Property Damage − Reduce duration & frequency of
manual handling.
− Provide adequate breaks and
recovery time.
− Avoid stooping, twisting and
overreaching by modifying the
workplace.
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− TBT shall be provided regarding

safe handling technique.
− Appropriate PPEs shall be provided
and used.
− Avoid lay the drum flat, and put it in
upright position, and use wooden
stopper.

− Only trained and skilled personnel to − Avoid using tools with

undertake the task. metal hand.
− Rebar caps to be placed on top of − Avoid homemade
open-ended bars for protection. tools.
− Walkways and storage areas to be − Ensure that all nearby
kept free of rubbish through workers are wearing
conducting periodical housekeeping. suitable PPEs.
− A minimum of one-meter-wide
walkways to be provided.
− Shear points
− Injuries − Wire tie straps to be immediately
− Pinch points
Using hand tools to − Amputation discarded
− Trip points
dismantle the drum − Cuts − Personnel to take regular rest breaks 3 2 6 1 2 3
− Muscular skeletal.
wooden casing. − Infection to prevent strain related injuries.
− Puncture points
− Penetration by nails. − Ergonomic hand tools to be provided
- Sharp edges to prevent repetitive strain related
injuries
− All wires to be tied back in a safe
manner.
− Ensure that all tools are inspected
and color coded.
− Conduct pre-use inspection for hand
tools before usage.
− Proper storage of hand tools shall be
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− Cable Damage.
− Biological Hazards
Working in trenches
− Body temperature
− Vehicles close to edge.
- Rescue difficulty.
− Exposure to UV radiation − Eye injuries
Working Outdoors
− Glare − Burns to skin
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implemented.
− Ensure proper disposable and waste
management of the wooden wastes.
− TBT shall be conducted regarding
safe using of hand tools and
periodical Housekeeping.
− Appropriate PPEs shall be provided.
− Required discipline action shall be
implemented against personnel
violations.
− Ensure suitable size of entry, − Working alone is
safe access and egress to the prohibited.
trench. − Ensure that the
− Ensure proper ergonomics
trench sides and
inside trench to avoid stooping,
twisting and overreaching. ground are free of
− Reduce duration and frequency sharp edges.
of the work inside trenches. − Conduct periodical
− Ensure provision of adequate house keeping to
pest control inside trenches. ensure that the
− Acute /Chronic − Segregation of work area by
trench is free of
disorder. using barriers and warning signs
rubbish and wastes.
− Injures. around trenches. 2 3 6 1 2 2
− Avoid storage
− Infection − Safe correct routing of cables to
equipment and
avoid run over, trapped, dragged
materials near/above
over rough surface or getting in
the trench edge.
contact with chemicals or hot
surfaces. − Ensure provision of
adequate cover for
− Emergency plan and rescue
trench according to
equipment shall be in place.
the design.
− TBT and specific Training shall
be conducted. − Ensure proper
− Suitable PPEs shall be provided protection for laid
and used. cables.
− Wear correct PPE − Ensure proper
− Provide localized shade (non- 2 3 6 communication 1 2 2
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− Exposure to temperature − Carcinomas flammable fabrics) between work

extremes − Fatigue − Provide sunscreen. groups and
− Wind − Heat stress − Workers to wear long sleeved emergency points.
− Rain − Dehydration shirt and long trousers − Provision of suitable
− Dust exposure − Hyperthermia − Shaded glasses to be made
first aid boxes.
− Poor visibility available for machine
− Insect bites operators.
− Provide clean, cool drinking
water.
− Follow the project instruction
for the working hours in
accordance with the weather
forecasting.
− Ensure regular / short rest
breaks.
− Provide insect repellent
− Wear gloves when handling or
picking up items of equipment
from the ground.
− Provide wind protection where
practicable – fire proof
tarpaulin.
− Provide dust suppression in
the form of water
COMMUNICATION TO WORKING PARTY
By signing this sheet, each individual acknowledge that he received information on the risks and control measures associated to the identified activity, that he will adhere to these
control measures and that he will report any discrepancy to its content and stop the work whenever necessary.
Full Name Job Title Signature Date Full Name Job Title Signature Date

It will be updated during excution phase.

Risk assessment reference number:EEPSP-RA-SWRO-008