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RISK ASSESSMENT
Date

LOCATION / PROJECT Dubai Islamic Bank Building, Al Nahda, Dubai UAE JOB NO. ASSESSMENT NO.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS TO BE CONSIDERED

Deep Excavations Storage / Lay Down Area Fall from Height Fire Risk Noise Young Persons
Demolition Confined Spaces Slips / Tripping Noise / Dust / Vibration VDU Expectant Mothers
Plant / Machinery Working Platforms/Ladders Fuel Storage Fumes Ergonomics S/C Workers
Lifting Operations Manual Handling Storage / Lay Down Area Traffic High Winds General Public / Visitors
Buried / Overhead Services COSHH Ground Conditions Smoke Adverse Weather Others

TASK: Installation of Bus Bars

WHO OR WHAT MIGHT BE EVALUATION OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES OR RECOVERY RESIDUAL RISK LEVEL
No. ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARDS HAZARD EFFECT
HARMED MEASURES
S L R S L R

• Only competent drivers will be allowed to drive the truck

Overturning, Personal injury,property damage Driver,banks man,People in the site 4 3 12 • All drivers to be medically fit to operate equipment 4 1 4
• Drivers with valid license and visa.

• All vehicles fitted with reverse alarms

• Wherever possible one way traffic routes will be followed
Intersecting pedestrian and vehicle accident Personal injury,property damage Driver,banks man,People in the site 4 3 12 4 1 4
Delivery of materials for the above task • Site traffic rules to be strictly adhered and speed
1
by truck to site store should not exceed 10km/ph

• Vehicles must stay on the demarcated road ways if they are

to leave the dedicated delivery haul on roads this must be done
Vehicles getting stuck in soft sand or driving onto
Property damage Driver,banks man 3 3 9 under the supervision of a flags man 3 1 3
uneven surfaces
• All roads shall be of a suitable surface and be clearly
demarcated.

• Using valid 3rd party certified 10 tons capacity crane.

• All lifting equipments and gears shall be inspected before use
and ensure that they are certified by the third party and valid.
• Color coding as per six construct to be followed.
• Crane operator to have valid third party training and certificate
• Copies of all inspection records and test are available with the
site supervisor.
• Ensure all jib cranes of SWL of over one ton should be fitted
with Automatic Safe Load Indicator
• operators should be certified by valid third party and should
posses a UAE driving license and valid visa
• A banks man/slinger must have a valid third party certificate
and used to assist the lifting operation and give clear signals to
the crane operator. Operation Loads are to be securely
Improper manual handling. attached to the appliance and must not exceed the SWL of the
WRULD mobile crane.
Untrained person • Lifting operations to stop in the event of excessive wind speed
Personal Injury
Unloading of Bus Bar Work without supervision as per manufacturers guidance (40km/hr)
Fatality People engaged in the work
2 in designated areas by Failure of lifting equipment, 5 3 15 • Mobile cranes will be positioned on firm level ground with 5 1 5
Property damage around the work area
using mobile crane Overturning of mobile crane stabilizers extended and sole plates used to spread the load
Unstable ground from the out riggers.
Improper supervision • The lifting operations are to be under the control of an
appointed person.
• Lifting areas will be demarcated with adequate
barriers/fencing/tape and safety warning signage will be
displayed at the lifting boundary.
• High visibility clothing will be worn by site personnel working
near cranes (and in all other areas).
• Ensure lifting equipments are uniquely identified and correctly
color coded and that the SWL is clearly indicated
• Ladder to be used to access truck load body.
• Use tag lines to control the load.
• Full body harness to be used while connecting the slings on
top of the truck.
• Permit to work system to be required by SIXCO for lifting
operation
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Date

LOCATION / PROJECT Dubai Islamic Bank Building, Al Nahda, Dubai UAE JOB NO. ASSESSMENT NO.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS TO BE CONSIDERED

Deep Excavations Storage / Lay Down Area Fall from Height Fire Risk Noise Young Persons
Demolition Confined Spaces Slips / Tripping Noise / Dust / Vibration VDU Expectant Mothers
Plant / Machinery Working Platforms/Ladders Fuel Storage Fumes Ergonomics S/C Workers
Lifting Operations Manual Handling Storage / Lay Down Area Traffic High Winds General Public / Visitors
Buried / Overhead Services COSHH Ground Conditions Smoke Adverse Weather Others

TASK: Installation of Bus Bars

WHO OR WHAT MIGHT BE EVALUATION OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES OR RECOVERY RESIDUAL RISK LEVEL
No. ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARDS HAZARD EFFECT
HARMED MEASURES
S L R S L R

• Ensure Forklift has valid third party certificate and fit for the
purpose
• Ensure the operator should be certified by third party,
appointed is qualified and trained and with valid license and
visa
• Ensure when transporting load the fork should not raise more
Overturn, Collide Topple, struck by, crushed by than 8 inches from the ground and the load should be tilted
Incorrect Manual handling back.
Transporting of Busbars Untrained person Personal injury • Never carry loose or poorly stacked loads, loads to be
Work without supervision Fatality People engaged in the work secured properly
3 5 3 15 5 1 5
using Unavailability of banks man Property damage around the work area • Turn off the engine and remove the key when not in use.
forklift Unsecured load • Always park the forklift in a safe area and apply parking
Unstable ground brake. Always lower the forks until the fork flat on the floor.
• Never leave or park forklift on an incline area.
• Ensure daily inspection of forklifts have carried out prior to
commencement of work.
• Never put hands or legs in the lifting mechanism.
• Ensure the operator stay under the overhead guard
• Never take sharp/quick turns with raised load

Defective/ damaged tools

Burrs, sharp edges and pinch point hazards
Hand tools shall be checked prior to use. defective hand tools
shall be tagged and removed from site. Usage of
Personel injury People engaged in the work 2 3 6 2 1 2
proper PPE while handling hand tools. Ensure all
technicians are trained for the job.

4 Use of hand tools

Continuous supervisor to be available at work site.

Misuse of hand tools Personel injury People engaged in the work 2 3 6 Training about the usage of hand tools and power tools 2 1 2
Ensure toolbox talk conducted.

• Ladder to be tied on top and bottom.

• make sure the ladder is safe to use
• only carry light materials and tools
• Don’t overreach
• make sure it is long enough or high enough for the task
• Don’t try to move or extend ladders while standing on the
rungs
• Don’t work off the top three rungs, and try to make sure the
ladder extends at least 1 m (three rungs) above where you are
working
People engaged in the work • maintain three points of contact when climbing (this means a
5 Use of ladder Fall from height Serious injury, fracture, property damage 4 3 12 4 1 4
around the work area hand and two feet)
• Check all four stepladder feet are in contact with the ground
and the steps are level
• Safe landing distance (1 meter) on the top of the ladder
should be maintained.
• Ladder angle will be maintained 75 degree. Full body harness
to be used.
• Toolbox talk about proper use of suitable ladders to be
provided.
• Bottom of the ladder to be secured before use

• Avoid loose clothing, long sleeves, long hair, rings, chains and
Entanglement. Personel injury,Property damage Operator 3 3 9 3 1 3
bracelet while drilling.

• Ensure drill bit is in good condition and never use a broken or

Damaged drill bit. Personel injury,Property damage Operator and co worker 3 3 9 3 1 3
bent drill bit.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Date

LOCATION / PROJECT Dubai Islamic Bank Building, Al Nahda, Dubai UAE JOB NO. ASSESSMENT NO.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS TO BE CONSIDERED

Deep Excavations Storage / Lay Down Area Fall from Height Fire Risk Noise Young Persons
Demolition Confined Spaces Slips / Tripping Noise / Dust / Vibration VDU Expectant Mothers
Plant / Machinery Working Platforms/Ladders Fuel Storage Fumes Ergonomics S/C Workers
Lifting Operations Manual Handling Storage / Lay Down Area Traffic High Winds General Public / Visitors
Buried / Overhead Services COSHH Ground Conditions Smoke Adverse Weather Others

TASK: Installation of Bus Bars

WHO OR WHAT MIGHT BE EVALUATION OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES OR RECOVERY RESIDUAL RISK LEVEL
No. ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARDS HAZARD EFFECT
HARMED MEASURES
S L R S L R

• Only competent person should operate drilling machine

• Keep
proper footing and balance while using power tools.
• Hold machine steady and avoid shaking machine.
Incorrect use of drilling machine Personel injury,Fracture operator 3 3 9 3 1 3
6 Use of Drilling Machine • Make a pilot hole, fix the job tightly. Do not use excessive
pressure.

Temporary hearing lose/noise impaired Operator and people around the work Ensure proper maintanance of drilling machine and use of
Noise 3 3 9 3 1 3
hearing lose area appropriate heariing protection

Operator and people around the work Proper ventillation should be availabe and appropriate dust
Dust Respiratory probelms 3 3 9 3 1 3
area mask.

• Tools should be secured with ropes while using on

scaffolding.
People engaged in the
• Full body harness should be checked use properly.
Fall from height / falling of material. Personel injury,Property damage work,Supervisor 4 4 16 4 1 4
Foreman,Engineer,Consultant

• Scaffolding/platforms to be erected as per applicable

People engaged in the
standards by authorized certified scaffolders.
Mixed components Personel injury,Property damage work,Supervisor 4 3 12 4 1 4
• Continuous supervision on the job.
Foreman,Engineer,Consultant

7 Use of scaffolding

• Scaffolding/platforms to be inspected by certified inspectors

Blocked / Improper access. Personel injury People engaged in the work 3 3 9 3 1 3
prior of usage.

People engaged and around in the • Do not move with man/ material on top if using mobile
Pulling/ pushing scaffolding with man Personel injury,Fracture work,Supervisor 4 3 12 scaffolding. 4 1 4
Foreman,Engineer,Consultant

• Make sure the Megger is calibrated and of proper rating

• There should not be any loose connections while testing
• Test should be performed under supervision of Competent
and trained supervisor
People engaged and around in the • Area is to be barricaded properly and appropriate warning
8 Use of Megger Electric Shock Personel injury,Property damage 3 2 6 3 1 3
work,Supervisor Foreman signs to be placed.
• Use hand Gloves
• Proper PPE – Should be worn
• After Test – Equipment/Cables should be discharged

9 Use of electrical Power Tools
Electrocution , cuts, abrasion, fire
People engaged and around in the
Heavy body injury
work,Supervisor Foreman
• Avoid loose clothing, long sleeves, long hair, rings, chains and
bracelet while drilling.
• Visual inspection to be done and ensure that casing, cable
and socket are in good condition.
• All power tools should be color coded and tagged.
4 3 12 • Keep proper footing and balance while using power tools. 4 1 4
• Hold machine steady and avoid shaking machine.
• Do not use excessive pressure.
• Tool box talk/DSTI to be conducted on safe use of electrical
power tools.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Date

LOCATION / PROJECT Dubai Islamic Bank Building, Al Nahda, Dubai UAE JOB NO. ASSESSMENT NO.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS TO BE CONSIDERED

Deep Excavations Storage / Lay Down Area Fall from Height Fire Risk Noise Young Persons
Demolition Confined Spaces Slips / Tripping Noise / Dust / Vibration VDU Expectant Mothers
Plant / Machinery Working Platforms/Ladders Fuel Storage Fumes Ergonomics S/C Workers
Lifting Operations Manual Handling Storage / Lay Down Area Traffic High Winds General Public / Visitors
Buried / Overhead Services COSHH Ground Conditions Smoke Adverse Weather Others

TASK: Installation of Bus Bars

WHO OR WHAT MIGHT BE EVALUATION OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES OR RECOVERY RESIDUAL RISK LEVEL
No. ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARDS HAZARD EFFECT
HARMED MEASURES
S L R S L R

Worker and people around the work Ensure proper maintanance of drilling machine and use of
Fire Personel injury,Property damage 3 3 9 3 1 3
area appropriate heariing protection

10 House Keeping

• Keep work area always neat and tidy

Worker and people around the work
Trip/slips/falls Personel injury,Fracture 3 2 6 • No materials should block the access. 3 1 3
area
• All waste materials to be disposed to disposal area

• Provide sufficient fans to reduce the body temperature.

• Re-
hydration fluids to be made available.
Heats stress (summer) Illness,Collapse People engaged in the work, 4 3 12 • Arrange for rest area that is significantly cooler (Ventilated) 4 1 4
than the work area.

• Initiate buddy system to early recognition of heat stress

11 Exposure to weather condition No job rotation Illness,Collapse People engaged in the work, 3 3 9 symptoms of co-workers and no lone working. 3 1 3
• Continuous supervision on the job.

• Restricted working hours in accordance with ministry of labor

No regular intervals. Illness,Collapse People engaged in the work 3 3 9 3 1 3
requirements.

Present a morning tool box talk emphasizing heat stress

Unawareness of heat stress symptoms. Illness,Collapse People engaged in the work, 3 3 9 3 1 3
management both on and off the job.

FOLLOWING STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED WHILE EVALUATING THE HAZARDS AND RISK FOR EACH ACTIVITY.
SEVERITY OF CONSEQUENCES LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS MATRIX
DESCRIPTION SCALE LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY SCALE SL. # DESCRIPTION If the severity rating lies between 12 to 25, then corrective actions needs to be taken by concerned persons with
FATALITY 5 CERTAIN 5 1 ELIMINATION documentary evidence
MAJOR INJURY / DAMAGE , DISABLING ILLNESS 4 VERY LIKELY 4 2 SUBSTITUTION LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY (L)
MINOR INJURY 3 LIKELY 3 3 ENGINEERING CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5
FIRST AID 2 UNLIKELY 2 4 SIGNAGE/WARNING/ADMIN. CONTROLS 1 1 2 3 4 5

SEVERITY
NEGLIGIBLE 1 VERY UNLIKELY 1 5 PPE'S 2 2 4 6 8 10
3 3 6 9 12 15

(S)
COLOUR CODE RISK LEVEL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN 4 4 8 12 16 20
RED EXTREME WORK CANNOT PROCEED, ENGINEERING MEASURES REQUIRED 5 5 10 15 20 25
ORANGE HIGH IMMEDIATE CORRECTION MEASURES REQUIRED R=SXL WHERE: R = RISK RATING
YELLOW MEDIUM REVIEW REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL MEASURES S = SEVERITY
WHITE LOW NO ACTION REQUIRED L = LIKELIHOOD / PROBABILITY
Final Assessment:
Provided that there are no deviations from control measures, the residual risk assumed is low. Supplementary measures should include using the correct PPE and safety Tool Box Talk to ensure that all Updated on:
workers are fully aware of the control measures.
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Signature Signature Signature

Date/Time Date/Time Date/Time

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