DOC NO: CHW/M036/RA/001

PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37

LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

MAIN CONTRACTOR: CHERWELL INTERIOR DECORATION L.LC

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

ABIOLA F. ADENIYI

EHS ADVISOR. PROJECT ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER

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 DOC NO: CHW/M036/RA/001
PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

NO HAZRAZD WHO IS AT RISK? RISK L S R CONTROL MEASURES L S R ACTION BY

1. Unplanned or Employee (Operative of Fatality and serious injury. 3 3 9 1. All demolition work to be 2 2 4 PE/SE/SO/FM
uncontrolled collapse those of our supervised by our site supervisor.
of structure subcontractors) 2. Persons not directly involved are
undergoing to be excluded including the public
demolition Contractors, (Other’s site by means of a hording and warning
operative) signs, as necessary.
3. The elements of the structure that
Publics (including are prone to collapse is the roof
occupants of the structure and external walls.
neighboring buildings 4. Competent and experienced
supervisor and operatives to
undertake works and be able to
evaluate load bearing members.
2 Falling objects Employee (Operative of Damage to property 3 3 9 1. All loose debris to be removed 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
those of our Serious injury and fatality, from height. E.g., Debris to be
subcontractors) Death. removed from flat roof or tops of
wall.
Contractors, (Other’s site 2. The project is designated a hard
operative) hat site and appropriate hard hat
signs and a barrier safe zone shall be
Publics (including put in place.
occupants of the 3. Falling object protected.
neighboring buildings 4. All high-level demolition will be
performed by competent personnel
5. Competent and experienced
supervisor and operatives to
undertake works.
6. Temporary barriers must be
erected
3 Live services. Employee (Operative of Death, Fire, Explosion or 3 3 9 1. Gas and electricity supplies to villa 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
those of our burn. must be isolated before work
subcontractors) commences.

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 DOC NO: CHW/M036/RA/001
PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

Contractors, (Other’s site 2. All services are to be treated as live

operative) unless identified from plans, Isolation
certificates / isolation reports.
3. A permit to work is to be is to be
issued along with all isolation
certificates prior to work.
4 Cutting and burning Employee (Operative of Death. 3 3 9 1. Eye protection, gloves, and 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
those of our suitable clothing to be worn.
subcontractors) Fire 2. Burning to be undertaken within
the villa is to be well ventilated by
Contractors, (Other’s site Explosion or burn. opening or removing all windows
operative) and doors in the area.
Ill Effects on Health. (Which 3. Ensure all staff who undertake
include metal fume fever, cutting/ burning duties are
siderosis, neurological damage, competent to do so.
fluorosis, respiratory/nasal 4. Hot work to be supervised closely
irritation, emphysema, lung
and undertaken only under A Hot
cancer, lead poisoning.)
Work Permit issued by principal
contractor.
5. Work to cease one hour before
end of shift.
5 Exposed to nails. Employee (Operative of Injury resulting in inflection. 3 3 9 1. Exposed nailed timber to be safely 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
those of our stored away from walking routes etc.
Glazing and broken subcontractors) Serious injury to 2. Nailed timber to have nails
glass and tiles. Demolition flattened and then be handled with
Contractors, (Other’s site operatives/public from gloves.
operative) falling glass or flying shards 3. Safety footwear with mid-sole
protection to be worn.
Public (including 4. All timber is to be stockpile in a
occupants of the designated area or directly into a 40-
neighboring buildings yard bin.
5. Site personnel are to be protected
from falling glass, using exclusion
zones and machine demolition.
6 General demolition Employee (Operative of ASBESTOS – CROCIDOLITE 3 3 9 1. All operative shall be competent 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
and soft stripping, those of our (BLUE ASBESTOS), e.g., CPCS, CCDO.
subcontractors) AMOSITE (BROWN 2. PPE to be worn.

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PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

Asbestos- Discovery ASBESTOS), CHRYSOTILE 3. All debris to be segregated and

during general Contractors, (Other’s site (WHITE ASBESTOS risk of stockpile by plant ready for disposal.
dismantling and soft operative) mesothelioma (death 4. Exclusion zones to be established.
stripping occurs within 2 years of 5. A full asbestos survey shall be
Public (including diagnosis), lung cancer, undertaken before the start of the
occupants of the asbestosis, breathlessness, project.
neighboring buildings loss of lung elasticity, pain,
rapid loss of weight
7 Noise emitted from Employee (Operative of Deafness and Tinnitus 2 3 6 1. Noise to be controlled and 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
tools. those of our reduced to as low as is reasonably
subcontractors) practical through the careful
selection of plant and method of
Contractors, (Other’s site demolition.
operative) 2. when noise is believed to be
above 80 dBA (i.e., when you must
Public (including raise your voice to be heard two
occupants of the meters away). Appropriate hearing
neighboring buildings protection to be issued and worn.
3. Provide information, instruction,
and supervision when and how to
correctly use hearing protection.
8 Nuisance dust – free Employee (Operative of BREATHING DIFFICULTIES 2 2 4 Maximum Exposure Level 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
silica, cement dust, those of our (see HSE Publication /Occupational Exposure Standard
chrome from cement subcontractors) ~EH44 Dusts in the Total inhalable dusts should be kept
dusts, manmade workplace: general below 10mg m-3 8-hour.
mineral fibers, Contractors, (Other’s site principles of protection. A Time Weighted Average (TWA)
hardwood dusts, operative) Respirable dusts should be kept
ordinary household below 5mg m-3 8-hour TWA.
type dusts and Public (including 1. Control the cause of dust at
respiratory sensitizers. occupants of the source.
neighboring buildings 2. Contain dust wherever possible by
keeping the work area clean.
3. Isolate areas to reduce the
number of personnel exposed.
4. Control with dust suppression
measures (such as very fine water
spray methods).

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PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

5. Good housekeeping to reduce

airborne dust.
6. Personal Protective Equipment
(only to be considered as a last
resort).
7. Dust masks of EN 149 FFP1
Standard.
8. Eating, drinking, and smoking
shall be prohibited on site.
9 COSHH data and Employee (Operative of 3 3 9 1. MMF has been found. An 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
assessment. those of our excavator with a grab attachment
subcontractors) Risk to all site personnel. will be used for the removal and
Man-made mineral disposal of this material into bins.
fibers (MMF) - Contractors, (Other’s site 2. Avoid the use or handling of these
insulation materials operative) material where practicable.
rockwool, glass fibers, 3. Reduce the potential for airborne
many asbestos Public (including contamination of fibers to as low as
substitutes (ultra-fine occupants of the Nausea. is reasonably practicable water
ceramic fibers in fire neighboring buildings Vomiting. suppression. 4. Wear gloves and
insulation materials) Diarrhea. respiratory protection to at least EN
etc. dermatitis 149 FFF3 SL Standard. Who is at risk?
5. Include this subject as a regular
Engine oil – Rubia XT Toolbox Talk item.
multigrade oil for use 6. Respiratory protection Unlikely to
on site plant. Fire and Explosion. be required in normal use
• Excavators 8. Hand and skin protection
• Generators Nausea. a) If contained or repeated exposure
Vomiting. is likely PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Propane (C3 H8). Dermatitis. SHOULD BE WORN including gloves
Environmental Risk. (nitrile rubber of neoprene)
Hydraulic oil and Carbon monoxide. b) Unlikely to cause irritation but
general-purpose pro-longed or frequent contact may
lubricants required cause irritation which could result in
for excavators dermatitis.
AZOLLA ZS oils are c) Wash skin as soon as possible with
made from highly soap and water. Change
solvent refined base

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PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

oils blended with contaminated clothing and launder

selective additives. before reuse.
AZOLLA ZS oils each d) Skin contact should be kept to a
have a total minimum and good hygiene
polycyclic standard maintained. If prolonged or
hydrocarbon (PCA) repeated contact is likely
content well below PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
the level at which 9. Eye protection May cause minor
carcinogenic effects irritation with short-term redness
have been observed and stinging. Wash out thoroughly
in biological testing. with water. If redness and/or
AZOLLA ZS oils are irritation continues seek medical
likely to biodegrade advice. Eye protection should be
slowly. worn if splashing is likely.
10. Ingestion
Oxygen (02) a) Harmless if swallowed in small
amounts – larger quantities may
Contains no other cause nausea and diarrhea
components or b) Wash mouth out with water.
impurities which will c) Do not induce vomiting because
influence the of the danger of aspiration. If
classification of the aspiration occurs or is expected, get
product. immediate medical advice. 11.
Inhalation
Oil: a) Unlikely to be irritant.
b) If inhalation of fumes irritates the
Domestic/industrial nose or throat or causes coughing
heating stationary remove to fresh air. Get medical
and marine diesel advice if irritation continues.
engines: Gas oil A1 12. Fire-Fighting Measures
Gas oil A2 Heating a) Extinguish with dry powder, foam,
Gas oil A1 Heating sand, or earth. For small fires use
gas oil A2 CO2.
b) Do not tackle fires with water.
Water may be used to cool the
surrounding area.

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LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

10 Trespassers Employees Fatality or Serious injury 3 3 9 1. A designated and marked 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM

pedestrian entrance shall be
established.
2. All pedestrian movement to and
from the site shall be controlled by
sspecifically appointed security
person via the enclosed pedestrian
routes as outlined in the site plan
and traffic management plan.
3. No visitors shall be permitted to
move to or from this site without the
control of this security person or
appointed person.
4. Public warning notices shall be
posted around the designated
entrance and pedestrian routes as
outlined in the site plan.
11 Work at Height Employee (Operative of Falls from height. /Object 2 3 6 1. A task specific method statement 1 2 2 PE/SE/SO/FM
those of our to be in place.
subcontractors) Death 2. Any work at a height should be
undertaken from behind secure
Contractors, (Other’s site Serious injury. edge protection that complies with
operative) The Work at Height Regulations
Fracture. 2005. Timber is not suitable for this
purpose.
3. If edge protection or safety nets
are not reasonably practicable
because of a specific demolition task
12 Poor Lighting. Employee (Operative of Increase Risk of Accident 3 3 9 1. Where natural lighting is poor, 1 3 3 PE/SE/SO/FM
those of our or injury. temporary 110-volt lighting shall be
Electricity subcontractors) installed i.e., within stairwells
Electrocution. basements etc.
Live Voltage or High Contractors, (Other’s site Electric Burns 2. Tripping hazards from cables etc.
Voltage Electrical operative) Electric shock. to be removed.
Apparatus 3. Ensure that all electricity supplies
are disconnected and isolated
including:

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PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

• switchgear before demolition or soft stripping

• transformers takes place.
• panels 4. Check that an electrical isolation
• UPS systems certificate is in place.
• associated overhead 5. Use only 110-volt center-tapped
or underground electrical power on site.
conductors. 6. Avoid trailing cables in water.
7. Trailing leads are to be elevated
off the floor or run along the
perimeter.
8. Adequate First Aid provision and
emergency first aid arrangements to
be in place.
13 General dismantling Employee (Operative of Back injuries. 2 3 6 1. Use of lifting aids wherever 1 3 3 PE/SE/SO/FM
and soft stripping those of our possible.
subcontractors) Muscle strains 2. Safety boots with good grip to be
Manual handling used.
operations. Contractors, (Other’s site Other work-related upper 3. Hand protection for heavy tasks.
operative) limb disorders 4. Lighten the load through reducing
Manually unloading the weight or sharing the load
lorries. through a greater number of men.
5. Ensure that everyone is aware of
their safe lifting limit and ensure that
this is not exceeded. Twenty kilos are
our recommended safe lifting load.
6. Repetitive tasks to be rotated and
shared. 7. Consider adverse weather
conditions and brief accordingly.
8. Manual handling training to be
undertaken.
9. Include manual handling of loads
as a regular Toolbox Talk item.
14 Handheld pneumatic Employee (Operative of VIBRATION WHITE FINGER 3 3 9 1. Comply with all relevant 1 3 3 PE/SE/SO/FM
tools those of our – painful necrotic affliction Regulations.
subcontractors) to the blood supply, bones 2. Use appropriate PPE, i.e., goggles,
Portable and nerves in fingers masks, ear defenders, gloves etc.
tools/machine. caused by prolonged use of

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PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

Contractors, (Other’s site vibrating tools. Exposure to 3. Tie back long hair, remove ties and
operative) cold weather may jewelry (particularly earrings,
exacerbate this condition. bracelets). 4. Erect safety screens to
prevent sparks/dust hitting others
ENTANGLEMENT OF and keep other personnel clear
Please note, Hand CLOTHING/HAIR, CONTACT 5. Avoid exposure wherever this is
Arm Vibration is a WITH MOVING PARTS, EYE reasonably possible.
reportable INJURY FROM FLYING 6. Reduced the time exposure
occupational disease PARTICLES, DUST wherever possible, with rest periods
under Schedule 3 of INHALATION, NOISE, away from the vibration.
the RIDDOR 95 CARTRIDGE-OPERATED 7. Reduce vibration in tool through
Regulations TOOLS maintenance or selecting tools with
a lower magnitude of vibration.
8. Provide information & instruction
on this subject to all operative who
are exposed to it. (Include as a
Toolbox Talk item).
15 No natural Employee (Operative of CHRONIC HEALTH 3 3 9 1. Provide fresh air supply using fans 1 3 3 PE/SE/SO/FM
ventilation. those of our EFFECTS – OXYGEN and blowers.
subcontractors) STARVATION, 2. Job rotation and enough resting
SUFFOCATION time.
16 Adverse weather – Employees (Operatives HYPOTHERMIA – could 2 3 6 1. Ensure the provision of suitable 1 3 3 PE/SE/SO/FM
cold and wet working or those of our require admission to welfare facilities that comply with
conditions. subcontractors) hospital. Could increase the the Construction (Health, Safety and
risks of accidents Welfare) Regulations 2007. This will
be supplied by Principal contractor.
2. Observe personnel and act when
appropriate.
3. In cold or wet conditions include
this as a pre-briefing and a Toolbox
Talk item.

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PROJECT: PRIVATE VILLA @ SV37
LOCATION: PLOT NO: 3473977, AL MERKADH DUBAI REF NUMBER: 001
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION
DATE: 12/09/2023

RISKIN RATING
RISK LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY The above risk assessment has been briefed as
RATING
3 2 1 fully understood
3 Major/injury/pollution/Damage
S 2 Minor/Pollution/Damage/Loss Name Sign

E 1 Injury/Low Damage/Loss Name Sign

LIKELIHOOD
V 3 9 6 3 Name Sign
3 Likely
E Name Sign
2 Possible
R 2 6 4 2 1 Never/Very Unlikely Name Sign
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Name Sign
T 1 3 2 1
Name Sign
Y

Name of person given risk assessment briefing

Name Date:

Signature Time:

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