RISK ASSESSMENT

TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: BLOCK WORKS

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA/03

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 22-07-2020 REVIEWED DATE : 21-01-2021

RISK RISK
RESIDUAL RISK
CONSEQUENCES/ EVALUATION LEVEL ACCEPT
SN ACTIVITY HAZARD CAUSES OF HAZARD IMPLEMENTED CONTROL MEASURES
IMPACT Y/N?
L S H/M/L L S H/M/L

1 Offloading of Unsafe Failure to Follow the safe Fatality, injury to 4 4 16  Barricade the area of offloading 1 4 4 Y
blocks from offloading procedure of offloading personnel  Make sure the block bundle are
trucks tied by the manufacturer
 While offloading, make sure
nobody is standing under the suspended
load.

2 Stacking of brick Collapse of Block Failure to follow the safe Fatality, injury of 4 4 16  Proper stocking of block works in 1 4 4 Y
bundle at stack bundle stacking techniques the person arranged way in the designated area
yard  More than 1.5 m (above head
height) stacking or piling of blocks
bundles are not allowed
 Maximum 2 Nos. of bundles
above one over the other is only
permitted.
 While removing the top bundles,
the personnel who is lifting the block
should ensure that blocks are removed
layer wise.

3 While shifting Manual handling Failure to give the proper Injury, back strains, 4 3 12 1 3 3 Y
 The supervisor should ensure
block manually operation instruction and tool box talk on crushing injury, cut
bricks / blocks stacked close to the
“manual handling” injury
working area are on a level base and
stacked to a safe working height where
they cannot topple over. This will
minimize bending, carrying stretching and
twisting activities all of which can
generate back injuries.

4 Loading of block Falling of person Failure to follow and assess the Fatality, and major 4 4 16 1 4 4 Y
 Usage of safe scaffoldings and
on working from height and capacity of loading platform/ injuries of the
proper tagging system
platform collapse of scaffolding person
scaffolding  Overloading of material on
scaffolds is not allowed
 House keeping and proper
stacking of material to avoid tripping and
slipping hazard

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: BLOCK WORKS

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA/03

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 22-07-2020 REVIEWED DATE : 21-01-2021

RISK RISK
RESIDUAL RISK
CONSEQUENCES/ EVALUATION LEVEL ACCEPT
SN ACTIVITY HAZARD CAUSES OF HAZARD IMPLEMENTED CONTROL MEASURES
IMPACT Y/N?
L S H/M/L L S H/M/L

5 Mixing of Concrete mixer No proper maintenance of Injury, cut injury, 3 4 12  Mechanical or electrically 1 4 4 Y
concrete mortar machine with machinery and poor cable bruise / abrasion powered cement mixer machine should be
by mixer faulty or missing management inspected for faults before use.
machine guard  While cleaning the cement mixer
drum, the machinery should not be in
running position, to avoid moving parts
getting contact with
 Electrical cables and associated
electrical devices connected to the cement
mixer and inspected by competent person
and no direct contact with water with
electrical parts.

6 Mortar mixing Unsafe handling Failure to use proper P.P.E Hand burns, 4 3 12 1 3 3 Y
and handling of of cement irritation, disease  Usage of proper hand gloves
mortar mortar bronchial  Proper training to handle
chemicals
 Use of proper dust mask
 MSDS for cement

7 Block cutting Unsafe use of Failure to give proper training Cut wound, injury, 4 4 16  Power tool inspection prior to 1 4 4 Y
machinery/ on power tools/ machinery for electrocution use
power tools workers and poor supervision  Trained personnel for operating
power tools and other equipments
 Cable management
 Proper P.P.E

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: BLOCK WORKS

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA/03

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 22-07-2020 REVIEWED DATE : 21-01-2021

Persons in danger

 Workers undertaking the work

 Workers below the block work area.

 Persons passing the site location, e.g. members of the public and persons in the Vehicles.

Personal protective equipment

 Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Ear plugs, Face shield/Visor, Appropriate Gloves & Safety Goggles

Information, instruction and training

 All personnel in the team are to be made aware of the safe systems of work.

 Supervisors should ensure that all lifting gear used are in good condition and safe for use.

 Workers and supervisors should be trained in the use of power tools and machinery to ensure that equipment is maintained in good condition prior
to and during use.

 Ensure that good house keeping standard is maintained through out.

Emergency procedures

 Site emergency procedures should make provision for the rescue of individuals from injuries.

 First-aid facilities should be available to cope with any significant injuries that may arise from the work.

Monitoring and review

 Work should be monitored by Foreman and charge hand who are trained to ensure that any additional precautions or equipment required are
provided.

Prepared By: Ishtiaq Manzoor

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: BLOCK WORKS

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA/03

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 22-07-2020 REVIEWED DATE : 21-01-2021

RISK MATRIX
Risk Rating (RR) – Severity x Likelihood

LIKELIHOOD
Likely
Rare Unlikely Possible Almost certain
Could happen often (on
Remote possibility (once Could happen but rare Could happen occasionally Could happen frequently
L average once a month or
every 3 years or more) (typically once in a year) (on average quarterly) (once a week or more)
SEVERITY more)
1 2 3 5
(IMPACT) S 4

Low Low Low Low Medium

Insignificant 1
1 2 3 4 5

Low Low Medium Medium Medium

Minor 2
2 4 6 8 10

Low Medium Medium Medium High

Moderate 3
3 6 9 12 15

Low Medium Medium High High

Significant 4
4 8 12 16 20

Medium Medium High High High

Major 5
5 10 15 20 25

RISK BASED CONTROL PLAN

RISK LEVEL ACTION AND TIMESCALE

Quick, easy controls should be implemented immediately and further action planned for when resources permit. Monitoring required
1-4
ensuring controls are maintained. Manage through routine procedures. Go for economic improvements where possible. Incident
Low
report must be completed.

Aim to reduce risks but costs of prevention may be limited. Undertake a risk assessment of the situation / task and implement the
appropriate actions. Actions should have a timescale and should be monitored. Where the risk involves work in progress undertake
5-12 a risk assessment as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the situation or task. Work should not start until the risk is
Medium reduced to an acceptable level. Considerable resources may have to be allocated. Contact your Manager and Risk Manager by
telephone about the actions that should be taken to reduce the risk/s. incident report must be completed. Incident must be added
to service risk register.

Do not commence the activity until a risk assessment has been completed to ensure the safety of the situation or task. If it is
15-25 not possible to reduce or eliminate the risk even with unlimited resources, work must remain prohibited. Inform your relevant
High Director, your Manager and the Risk Manager immediately by telephone. Incident report must be completed. Incident must be
added to service risk register.

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