Risk Assessment

Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley

Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB
All personnel must complete a Safety and Environmental
induction, with training (if required).
Temporary fencing installation along the site perimeter. Ensure
PTW has been issued according to local authorities.

Ensure safe access into working area and appropriate lighting.

1 Site planning and preliminary activities
Security.
Installation of safety signs and Health and Safety precautions
Public Safety.
according to the Specifications.
Inadequate training. 3 3 Medium 1 3 Low
Prior to any construction activities related to substructures, pre-
construction evaluations should be completed to determine
Presence of other activities.
existing conditions that could affect the construction.
No Welfare.
Based on the evaluation studies, wherever applicable (traffic
management, utilities relocation, street closures etc.,) the pre-
construction activities shall be taken up and completed before
starting the construction of structure.

Following
Access are the
roads major pre-construction
connecting activities
to the project site after
and various
infrastructure facilities areas.
Security.
Construction of offices, workman restroom, mosque, dining
Public Safety.
hall, workshops, stores, and other related facilities. The
portacabin / covered area for prayer shall be provided at
2 Pre Mobilization Inadequate training. 3 3 Medium 1 3 Low
locations, when there is no mosque / prayer room within 500
meters of working site.
Presence of other activities.
Construction of facilities for water supply system, electric power
No Welfare.
system and distribution arrangements, drainage and waste
disposal etc.

All personel prior to commencing work on site are to attend the

3 Safety Induction Lack of HSE information conveyed to the workers 4 3 Medium 2 3 Low
site induction.

RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - MOB

The operator or the worker itself is considered as a hazard if not Safety induction prior to commencement. Ensure everyone
1 General Education and Training 4 3 Medium 2 3 Low
inducted with the H&S standards. should attend the training and is competent to perform the job.

Check / Verify the equipment to be used are suitable to

Incorrect selection of the equipment (overall dimensions and
perform the job in relation to the workplace conditions.
operating performances) causing difficulties / impossibility in 4 4 High 1 4 Low
performing the job or interference with activities/operating machinery.
All activities will be coordinated in advance.

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 Risk Assessment
Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB Allow for appropriate lighting facility when natural light is not
available.

Provide adequate site water and isotonic drinks supplies and

carry out regular health checks on site personnel etc.
Working in partial or full absence of light.
Allow for a site emergency vehicle.
2 General Site Activities Working in hot environment causing dehydration of site personnel.
Maintain emergency contact.
Inadequate training.
4 3 Medium Safety and work related training to personnel. 2 3 Low
Contact with dust.
Minimize dust from dust creating activities; for example cutting
Presence of other activities.
of holes through floor for plumbing etc.
Non-availability of toilets and washing facilities in working areas.
Workers to wear safety glasses and dust mask in order to
avoid contact with dust.

Work program will be submitted to the site responsible.

All activities will be coordinated in order to avoid interferences.

Study route and site features before mobilization to assess
potential hazards.

Prepare plan for delivery of plant and equipment on site.

Assess impacts on local traffic.

Proximity to public roads causing accidents and injury to site
3 Mobilization/Demobilization of plant and equipment to/from site 3 4 Medium 1 4 Low
personnel and third parties HSE Induction to machine operator and mobilization team.

Using of signalman.

Follow road safe procedures when occupying public roads.

Workers to wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses,

Qualified and trained maintenance team will carry on
maintenance task on regular bases.

In case of damage part has been identied it will be replaced at

one.

Safety training for safe use of strand jack will be conduct each
3 months.
Strand Jack Break Down
After removing any Cutting parts wire inspection will be carried
4 Using of strand jack Lowering Wire Cut 4 3 Medium 1 3 Low
out
Fall of cut pieces
All the wires will be greased to prevent fraction between the
wire and block

Erects signs and Barriers directly below works to warn of

overhead operations

The concerned Foreman to ensure that method statement and

risk assessment to work before

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 Risk Assessment
Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB Area to closed only for authorized person & ensure standby
man is positioned and visible

Regular maintenance for the wire cut machine to carry on

Ensure that only skilled and experienced people are engaged

in cutting works
Wire will be cut
5 Using of Wire Cut Machine 4 3 Medium Safe distance between the worker and wire cut machine to 2 3 Low
Collision between the worker and rotating parts taken in consideration during the working

Required PPE to be arranged for all the workers

Ensure the all time supervision is available during the work.

Training should be conduct for all the worker involve for safe
requirement for wire
Area to closed only cut
for machine
authorized person & ensure standby
man is positioned and visible

Ensure that people engaged for cutting works and demolition

works are issued with proper
personnel protective appliances like dust masks, which should
be able to filter dust All
Collision Between the worker and cutting machine walkways and place of stripping must be kept clean and clear
6 Using of Saw Cut Machine 4 4 High 2 4 Low
Flaying Parts for the saw fragment Ensure that only skilled and experienced people are engaged
in cutting works.

Ensure that people engaged for such works are using

protective goggles and hand gloves

Work in charge and operatives are check all power tools before
operation

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 Risk Assessment
Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB All personnel working at height shall be trained through the tool
box meeting and shall be recorded.

Only experienced and qualified personnel shall allow to work

individually at height.

Personnel medically un-fit shall not be allow to work at height.

Working platform more than 1 meter high shall be provided

with full hand rail system.

Proper access ladder shall be provided for each platform/ work

at height activity more than one meter.

Access provided shall be free of obstruction and shall be

properly secured.

While installing access as ladder ensure that ladder is placed

75 degree to vertical.

Ensure that access ladder is extended at least one meter

above the landing platform.

Make sure that landing platform is properly decked, no opening

at the landing area.

Work platform shall be properly secured. No loose plank shall

Unskilled work force be allowed.

Lack of access and insufficient working platform Working platform shall be erected by trained and competent
7 Working at height 4 4 High person only. The gap between the two plank shall not exceed 1 4 Low
Personnel fall from platform more than 1”.

Fall of material form height Platform must be constructed with closed board and toe board.

Provide life line where platform can not be provided.

While erecting the platform ensure that area is properly

cordoned off and safety sign are installed.

Ensure that all personnel working on the platform are under

supervision.

All personnel working on the platform shall wear double lanyard

full body harness.

Personnel while walking on the platform shall ensure 100% tie

off at all the times.

The lanyard shall be secured to strong anchorage point to

sustain with of person and jerk from free fall.

Where ever life line is provided ensure that it is installed by

competent person and is been inspected and tagged.

Ensure that housekeeping is carried out on daily basis on the

work platform to avoid any trip, slip and fall hazard.

All electrical cable and equipment used on the platform shall be

inspected by competent person. Defective items shall be
removed from service immediately.

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Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Temporary installation shall be carried out by only authorized
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB personnel.

Full time supervision shall make sure that temporary

installations are carried out as per approved plan.

Insulation of temporary connection shall be maintained upto

end.

Inspection of temporary installation shall be carried out on

regular basis.

Cut, splice cable shall not be used for temporary electrical

installations.

Personnel shall used appropriate PPE while carrying out

temporary installations.
8 Temporary Electrical Installations Personnel injury, electrical shock, burn 4 4 High 1 4 Low
Make sure that proper grounding connection is made while
installing temporary electrical installations.

Circuit panel shall be provided with circuit diagram and

switches shall be marked accordingly.

Provide proper fire fighting equipments around the temporary

installations.

Safety sign like- ELECTRICAL HAZARD shall be provided on

all temporary electrical panel.

Provide hard barricades around the temporary installations.

Cable glands opening shall be covered with foams closing to

ensure that it become weather proof.

Install weather proof lining or seal the panel opening to avoid

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 Risk Assessment
Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB All power tool shall be inspected by competent person on
regular basis.

Defective power tool shall be removed immediately from

service and repaired.

Portable power tool shall be provided with GFCI protection.

All safety guards of power tool shall be in place and used.

Only 110 volts power tool shall be used.

Use appropriate PPE while using power tools,

Power tool cord shall not be damaged or defective. Cut and

splice shall not allowed.

All portable power must be fitted with functional dead man

switches.

The extension cord used shall be of recognized standards.

9 Use of Portable Power Tools Defective Tools, personnel injury, electrocution, fire 4 3 Medium All electrical tools used in on sites operation must be grounded 1 3 Low
by connecting three wire cords unless power tool is UL
approved and has two prong cords.

At wet surface areas GFCI is must. Operator shall use

protective devices like rubber boots and gloves.

Only authorized person shall carry out repair and maintenance

of power tools.

User shall report immediately any defect noticed to their

supervisor.

Provide fire extinguisher near the use of power tools.

Person shall not stand in line of fire while using power tools.

Drill bit, grinding disc of correct sizes and suitable for the job
shall be used.

While using grinding power tool use double eye protection.

Never use cord of power tool to lower it from higher elevations.

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Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB Observe proper lifting technique.
Assess the weight of the load
Keep back straight(but not vertical)
Lifting the object by bending Knees
Stand as close as possible to object
Avoid over reaching or stretching.
Don’t give weight on the back
Position feet properly in the direction of load to be moved.
Keep chin tucked into body.

Train personnel about manual material handling through safety

tool box meeting.

Avoid lifting if medically unfit or sick.

Use proper hand protection to avoid cut, abrasion or pinch

injuries.

Hold material firmly by using palm of the hand and root of the
finger.

Take care of sharp edges.

Use of PPE such as safety shoes and gloves.

Improper/ Unsafe posture and over weight will cause back
strain/Injury/ Muscle pain
Lift load gradually with leg and knee. Do not jerk
Insecure hold will cause material slipping from hand and make injury
Wherever possible use mechanical aid for the lifting.
10 Manual Material Handling to personnel and damage to property 4 4 High 1 4 Low

Clear the area for lifting and movement.

Inadequate Space/ Tripping & slipping/ Poor knowledge.

Make sufficient space for lifting.

Hot and sharp objects

Supervisor should give proper instruction for lifting in

congested area.

Provide adequate lighting.

Remove any trip and fall hazard from the area.

Make sure that view is not blocked.

Maintain proper housekeeping in the area.

Hot object shall be clearly marked.

Avoid lifting hot objects. Use mechanical aid.

Do not keep hot object near combustible material.

Use heat resistance gloves while handling hot wok objects.

Use leather hand gloves while handling sharp edge objects.

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Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB All Flammable Material To storage separately away from the
other materials

‘No smoking’ rule must be enforced where appropriate.

Warning boards must be displayed
accordingly.
11 Fire & Fire Prevention Fire Hazard 4 4 High 1 4 Low
Ensure PTW system is implemented prior to hot work.

Any leakage or spillage must be quickly remedied.

Fire prevention training to be conduct for all of the workers and

supervisor an Engineers
Safe Working Load of lifting gears to be checked
against the weight of the load to be lifted.

Crane safe working load and maximum working radius

shall never be exceeded.

Failure of lifting gears or crane and/or tilting. Lifting plan will be studied and prepared prior to starting
the lifting activities.
Overloading of the crane.
Ensure trained operator/riggers for lifting works.
Crane overturning.
Use competent lift supervisor and one assistant for
Tilting of suspended loads.
feedback.
12 Lifting/Offloading of material 4 4 High 2 4 Low
Spin of load / load colliding with existing structure.
Use tag lines to control the load to be lifted.
Moving crane hitting personnel during loading/unloading.
Ensure continuous communication and visibility between
Fall of material causing injury/death of personnel. signalman, supervisor and crane.

Instability of lifting equipment Use examined / tested / inspected lifting equipment.

Ensure all loose items are removed or securely fixed to

the material to be lifted.

Area at risk should be cleared and cordoned off prior to

lift.

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 Risk Assessment
Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB Diversions to be implemented prior to any work commencing
outside the site boundarys

All traffic diversions are to be in accordance with the Traffic

Management and Diversion section within the method
statement.

All local authirity permits to be in place prior to deploying the

traffic management and diversion.

Working only permited as per the times described on the

permit.

Priority and thought to be given to members of the public,

barriers, warning signs, good temporary footpath access.

13 Traffic management & Diversion Collision of vehicles with the workforce 4 4 High 1 4 Low
Every precaution must be taken with regards to the placing of
Concrete Jersey barriers.

Times for delivery will be depicted on the authorised permit and

must be adhered to.

Cones shall be used as a tempoary diversion for the delivery

vehicle.

Workers to be made aware and kept reminded of the hazards

with vehicles.

Flagmen to be deployed in strategic locations in order to slow

the oncoming vehicles.

Supervisor to conduct toolbox talk before start of work.

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Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Injury / Accident / Near miss due to unsafe act or condition in area of
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A - PRE-MOB low or no illumination (general).
Adequate fixed and temporary lighting (tower lights) must be
provided to ensure proper illumination of the site to ensure
workers, excavations and equipment can be clearly seen.
Unidentifiable equipment in the working area (struck by).
All heavy equipment must be provided with beacon lights, front
Slips, Trips and falls due to poor site / work area illumination.
and rear lights and audible alarms to ensure easy identification
by all workers in the area.
Injury resulting from using tools and equipment without sufficient task
/ site lighting.
Personnel will wear high visibility jackets to ensure easy
14 Night Shift Work 2 3 Medium 1 3 Low
identification on the site at all times.
Inadequate supervision.
Adequate fixed and temporary lighting must be provided to
Lack of awareness due exhaustion, tiredness leading to distraction
ensure proper illumination of the site.
and inability to work safely.
At least one supervisor must be available at all times to
Sharp objects.
monitor and assist workers in case of emergency
Ensure adequate sleeping environment provided to staff during
Slip, trip & fall
day shift.
Adequate P.P.E will be provided to all operatives. (Safety
Sharp objects. glasses, etc.).

Slip, trip & fall Ensure all access is free from obstructions.

15 Housekeeping 3 3 Medium Special Toolbox meeting to be conducted by the HSE officer to 1 3 Low
Foreign Objects
all personnel to stay to away from Slip, trip & fall.
Dust
Ensure all access is free from obstructions.

Application of water for dust suppression.

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 Risk Assessment
Project: Sweflah Bridge- Sweflah Valley
Location: Hail
Activity: GIRDER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
Ref No: RAK-CS00-MST-000002

AL-RAKHEES CONTRACTING COMPANY RISK =

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
Control Measures Likelihood Severity Risk Rating
RAK-CS00-MST-000002 Rev. A --ENV
PRE-MOB
Speed limits shall be implanted inside work area as 10km/h.
1 Mobilization / Demobilization of plant and equipment to/from site Disturbance of residents by dust. 4 3 Medium 1 3 Low
Dust suppression measure to be implemented

Equipment shall be fitted with noise suppressors, properly and

efficiently working at all times.
Disturbance of residents by noise and vibrations caused by
2 Mobilization / Demobilization of plant and equipment to/from site 4 3 Medium Coordinate the activities for periods in the day when the 1 3 Low
vehicles/equipment.
disturbance to the public will be minimized.

Regular maintenance of plant by lubrication, tightening loose

Application of water for dust suppression shall be done in the
accesses.

Minimize handling of dusty materials.

3 Movement of Plant/vehicles around the site Visible particulate matter. 4 3 Medium 1 3 Low
Activities that potentially generate high dust levels shall be
curtailed, suspended or postponed in situations where the wind
direction and speed is causing adverse impacts on nearby
sensitive receptors.
Equipment shall be fitted with noise suppressors, properly and
Disturbance of residents by noise and vibrations caused by efficiently working at all times.
4 Delivery of material at site 4 3 Medium 1 3 Low
vehicles/equipment.
Regular maintenance of plant by lubrication, tightening loose
Good housekeeping.

Collect all relative permits before starting the work.

Before leaving warehouse all equipment shall be completely

checked and sent to site only if all parts are regularly working.

Equipment preventative maintenance shall be performed on a

daily basis.

Fuel hydrocarbons and any other hazardous materials shall be

stored at specifically designated, taped of areas inside a
5 Site Activities Soil and groundwater contamination 3 3 Medium 1 3 Low
spillage tray.

Spillage trays shall be located under the crank-cases of

engines, pumps and machinery.

No equipment repairing shall be done on site.

Smoke and fire shall be prohibited on site.

Extinguishers shall be of sufficient number, size and required

type to handle any potential fire hazard.

Good housekeeping.
6 Site Activities Waste generation. 3 3 Medium 1 3 Low
Solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste shall be
immediately stored in temporary storage

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