RA For Erection of Precast Elemenets For BOP Ref. No 3761800008-R-01-C-E-69047 - A

DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY
Health and Safety Risk Assessment Form
Project Name. Aweer Power Station "H" Phase IV Assessment Date: 28-04-2020
Activity/Area/Equipment: Erection of Precast Elements at BOP Building / as Listed in MS Ref. No.: 3761800008-R-01-C-E-69047_A
Assessor(s): Raveendran Pillai (Safety Officer), Khalid Jalghoum (Site Engineer) Rev. No.: A Date: 28-04-2020
Reviewed By: Islam Satey (Project Manager) & Syed Qaisar (HSE Manager) Next Rev. Date: 28-10-2020
SP06 : Annexure III B
TO Carry out an activity Safely

Final Risk Rating should be reduced to 20 or below: Work Covered by Permit to Work (PTW)
Risk Rating Final Risk Ratin
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Task No.: 01- General Preparatory Works such as accessing to site operational areas for routine works, inspection and other normal visits.
 Falling objects due  Personal  Site Workers Ministerial  All personnel are safety inducted 3 5 5 75  Visitor will be escorted with 3 5 1 1
to Site specific Injuries and staff Order 32 and security formalities have been HSE team or site Engineer.
issues: Congestion  Injuries  Visitors /1982. fulfilled.  RA and Emergency Response
(space restriction/ caused by  Medical health Check formalities Protocol shall be communicated
Simultaneous stumbles, DM are completed after the induction to the inspectors and other
activities, loose slips, trips Construction to ensure that the staff & other visitors.
falling objects and and falls Code of Safety personnel are physically Fit for  All site personnel should refrain
other structural Practice carrying out the job. from having hands in pockets
elements such as Chapters 2, 4,  All site visitors and employees when walking about the site.
scaffolding 20 and others stay within the designated  Obtain site specific information
accessories. as applicable pedestrian areas where possible at from the ESC before the survey
 Walking on all times. takes place wherever possible.
unlevelled ground,  All employees are advised to keep  If any new hazards are identified
soft ground, crush away from adjacent activities on site, then controls will be
and rubble, open specially erected scaffolding, established/implemented through
floor holes crane & MEWP operational areas. STARRT card and
 Accesses and aisle ways are kept communicated to all involved
free of obstacles. parties during Tool Box Talks.
 Good housekeeping and material  If weather conditions change
stacking is ensured in operational during the task, then a decision
areas and overhead elevated must be made as to whether to
works. Loose objects are secured carry on with the survey.
to prevent falling from higher
elevation.
 Weather conditions have been

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checked prior to commencing

preliminary site survey – if
unsuitable conditions observed
then decision is taken to postpone
the task program.
 Exclusion zone are maintained in
falling zone.
 Warning and safety signs have
been displayed.
 Appropriate PPE have been
donned to the people. They have
been communicated to proceed
carefully on unfamiliar territory
and to follow established paths if
possible.
Task No.: 02- Receiving of Goods, Pre-cast elements & other accessories at Unloading Area.
 Vehicle movement  Personal  Site RTA & Dubai  Ensured all deliveries are reported 2 5 5 50  Obtain site specific information 2 5 1 1
on site during Injuries Workers Traffic to security reception prior to from the MC before the entry to
working hours. and  Staff. Authority loading or unloading. site takes.
 Over speeding Property  Drivers Rules &  All drivers hold a valid UAE  Security will make sure that all
inside the site Damage  Other Regulations driving license and undergo vehicle is inspected and checked
premises. due to operatives relevant induction training. as per the site security rules.
 Unsecured loads vehicular DM  Security checks are carried out  Pedestrians Access root shall be
collisions. Construction before sending any vehicles inside segregated and continuously
 Fall of Code of Safety the site. monitored.
load may Practice  Vehicles are parked in a safe  Do not allow general access to
result in Chapters

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serious 2,3,4,6, 20,21 place to avoid causing visual pick up and drop off points.
injuries. and 22 obstructions for intersections,  Ensure adequate lighting is
and others as driveways or pedestrians. available at all times.
applicable  Considered authorizing any  Ensure that any lighting does not
supervision of unloading to a reflect on the driver causing
specific employee. blind vision.
 Segregated vehicles and  Ensure no-one can access area
pedestrians as reasonably during loading and unloading
practicable. activity.
 Appointed competent banksman /  Strict disciplinary action will be
flagman are assigned for traffic taken for traffic speed offenders.
control.  Further Action Needed /
 Ensured all workers are properly Additional Control Measures to
trained and supervised. be decided after site assessment
 Speed limit adherence i.e. or vehicle inspection by the
15km/h. concerned sub-contractor or
 Receiving of raw materials are security.
stored in designated / isolated  Suitable ladder shall be provided
places. to climb over the flatbed trailer
 Reverse alarm is fitted in all or loaded vehicle.
vehicles and Equipment’s
 Ensured The working area is
barricaded off with rope / warning
tapes.
 Lashing belts are used for
securing load to prevent it from
moving or falling off the vehicle.

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 Drivers & their associates are

donning required minimum PPE.
 Offloading & Please refer to the task no.03 regarding the detailed Crane Operational Safety Risks Controls. Lifting operations have been risk assessed and planned in accordance with
receiving of heavy approved project HSE plan and applicable site lifting operational procedures.
goods, pre-cast
elements
Task No.:03- Use of Lifting Equipment -Tower Crane / Mobile Crane /Crawler crane for shifting, erecting/retrieving, positioning and storage of various precast elements & pane
(columns, beams, walls, slabs, staircases.).
 Fall of Precast  Fall of  Site Workers DM 2 10 5 100  Use of mobile phone is 2 10 1 2
elements load may  Site Staff. Construction  Planning involves inspection of prohibited while operation.
code of the site, consultation with all
(columns, cause  Ensure crane operator is
practice. persons involved in the work
beams, walls, serious medically fit with emphasis on
Chapters such as lifting supervisor, site
slabs, staircases) injuries/ eyesight, hearing and speaking.
2,4,6,7, 21 & engineer/supervisor and safety
during mobile fatalities, supervisors.  Lifting lugs should be rechecked
crane operation property 22 and others by lifting supervisor/site
because of damage as applicable.  Operators are competent having engineer to ensure the object is
RTA/Dubai required UAE license, third
Operator/Human and other safe for lifting.
Traffic Police party certificates and ensured
error or delays or
medically fit to perform crane  Attached prop jack should be
negligence or hindrances & EIAC secured to avoid the touch with
guidelines operations.
Failure of to the nearby structure.
 Lifting Operation Safety
controls and/or operation  Supervisor should make sure
Procedural requirements are
mechanical parts  Overturnin that no lose concrete debris are
followed by lifting supervisor on
of plant. g of crane. stuck with any element before
field.
 Wrong lifting.
 PTW and other relevant
positioning of  Check all safety and warning

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Mobile/Crawler devices.
documents are in place.
crane or  Operator shall not operate the
 Conducted STARRT card/TBT
inadequate crane if he is tired or cannot
prior to start activity.
ground concentrate on the job.
conditions  Equipment’s inspected and  Lifting supervisor shall always
certified by DM approved 3rd be alert and watch that the boom
party. or the suspended load does not
collide with people or buildings
 Exclusion zone is set up around and the load does not collide
the crane operational areas and with the boom.
provided warning & safety
 Operator shall read the
information signs.
Operators Manual & Risk
 No other works are executed Assessment thoroughly for
near to the crane operational familiarizing with all controls
area. before they start operating the
 The area foreman ensures that crane.
the required control measures  Crane must not be assembled or
are adhered too. use a crane unless ground
 Personnel advised of trapping conditions are firm, drained, and
hazards and hazards of falling graded to a sufficient extent so
objects, i.e. no personnel are that, in conjunction (if
allowed to walk under or near necessary) with the use of
swinging loads. supporting materials (such as
 Sufficient Banksmen are blocking, mats, cribbing, or
deployed adjacent to the lifting marsh buggies (in
operation/unloading area to marshes/wetlands), the
restrict unnecessary movement equipment manufacturer's

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specifications for adequate

of pedestrians. Used whistle and
support and degree of level of
mega phone to warn people.
the equipment are met.
 Adequate communication has
 It is recommended that the
been established between the
ground condition is inspected by
rigger and operators.
a geotechnical engineer to
 Availability of clear SWL Chart provide accurate permissible
on the crane cabin and ensure ground pressure if any doubts
operator has observed the are raised by the lifting crew
boom /jib radius while in about the ground conditions.
operation.
 Before operating the crane
checked the machine according
to the pre-operational checking
procedure detailed in the
manual. Checked the operation
of the control levers while the
crane is not carrying any load.
 Allowed the crane to warm up
before carrying full load.
 Ensured that the crane is
serviced regularly in accordance
with the manual.
 Ensured ground is level within
crane tolerances.
 Adequate ground conditions are
essential for safe crane

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operations because the crane's

capacity and stability depend on
such conditions being present.
If, for example, the ground is
muddy or otherwise unstable, a
crane could overturn even if
operated with the load limits
specified by the manufacturer.
 Adverse weather  Fall of  Site DM 2 10 5 100  Weather forecast shall be 2 10 1 2

Workers, Construction  Lifting operations are
conditions: Loads load, crane monitor for heavy wind if it is
Site Staff code of temporarily suspended during
with large volumes collapse exceeding 38km/h, the lifting
and other co- practice. adverse weather conditions.
or surface areas may result operation shall be suspended.
workers. Chapters  Stopped work in strong windy (for extreme and unstable
have larger wind in serious
 Property 2,4,6,7, 21 & conditions. If the wind has a weather condition refer task no-
forces acting on injuries or
Damage 22 and others gust speed of 10m/s or more, 9).
them. The wind fatality.
as applicable. retracted the boom, turned off
forces and the loads  Sand storm or rainy forecasted
RTA/Dubai the crane and get out of the
from the suspended weather alerts will be
Traffic Police machine. Resume work when
objects act on the communicated to the lifting
& EIAC the gust speed is below 10m/s.
crane crew. If thunderstorms are
guidelines  Two Tag lines are used when
lifting materials /Precast. Only approaching, lower the boom,
trained rigger assists crane turn off the crane and get out of
operator during lifting. the crane. Resume work when
 No one allowed in any the thunderstorm ceases. When
circumstances to work under the visibility is bad due to fog,
suspended load. snow, rain, or other adverse
weather conditions stop work

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conditions have improved.
 Multiple crane  Collision  Site Workers DM 2 10 5 100  Cranes Anti-collision system 2 10 1 2
Site Staff. Construction  Multiple operations are
operations or between  shall be in placed if two cranes
Other co- code of identified before starting the
simultaneous works cranes and  work close to each other and
workers practice. activity and essential controls
other banksman coordination required.
Chapter 6 .4.2, are established.
equipment  Extra caution shall be taking
21 & 22  Site assessment has been
working while working close to existing
RTA effectively made. Coordination
together structure /Building or any other
guidelines meeting is conducted on field
may result equipment.
EIAC among all other equipment &
in fall of  Logical protection measures to
and others as crane operators.
load be implemented by the
applicable  Multiple crane operation is not
causing Construction team in order to
allowed during the heavy load
serious safe guard the adjacent structure
maneuvering.
injuries/fat or other equipment. It could be
ality  Exclusion zone has been set up any physical isolation or any
 Property around the mobile crane and suitable protections.
provided warning signs.
Damage  Determine signals for joint
 Satisfactory means of operations in advance. If two or
communication such as walkie- more cranes are working
talkie radio sets are provided to together on a site, ensure that all
the riggers and operators. parties involved discuss the
 Anti-collision system is in work plan and clearly define the
working condition to avoid lines of communications.
contact with other tower cranes.  The personnel in the nearby
Otherwise tower crane operation areas will be moved as
is temporarily suspended if necessary.

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
crane operations are ongoing.
 Personnel advised of trapping
hazards and hazards of falling
objects, i.e. no personnel are
below the moving loads.
 Banks man/rigger are mobilized
adjacent to lifting
operation/unloading area to
restrict unnecessary movement
of pedestrians, Use
whistle/mega phone to warn
people.
 Isolation of working radius of
the crane. Stabilizing and set-up
of the mobile crane.
 Cranes, wherever possible to be
sited at a minimum distance of
1.5m to 2.5 from fixed objects to
avoid contact and collision.
 Possible pinch  Hand and  Riggers DM 2 5 5 50  STARRT card briefing and TBT 2 5 1 1
Erection Construction  Used mechanical bars in
points while finger  shall be conducted before
Crew. code of pushing and retrieving wooden
handling precast crushing carrying out the task.
Foreman practice. dunnage to avoid finger
units or inserting injuries   Supervisor will check the PPE
chapters 2, 4 trapping/ crushing injuries.
wooden dunnage. and other resources before the
and others as  Operatives are advised not to
task begins.
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suspended load.
 No one is allowed to stay
between the elements while
stacking and placing precast.
 Operatives wearing suitable
heavy rigging gloves while
handling the load.
 Failure of lifting  Dropping  Riggers DM 2 10 5 100  All slings or cables should be 2 10 1 2

 Erection Construction  Lifting supervisor ensures that removed from the crane hook
gears/ substandard of load lifting operation are properly
lifting tackles- from Crew. code of when not in use. Dangling hooks
 Foreman practice. assessed and required visual or cables can snag objects when
accessories insecure checks are performed.
 Failure of lifting slings or  Nears Chapter 6 .4.2, crane is being moved.
standby 21 & 22.  All rigging configuration is  Inspections must be conducted
lugs/lifting points hook.,
worker. RTA inspected prior to use. in accordance with maintenance
failure of
guidelines.  The provision of correct lifting schedules and procedures. The
lifting lugs
EIAC accessories, 3rd party certified, results of these inspections must
may result
recommendatio color coded and inspected prior be recorded properly in an
in serious
ns to use by a competent person. inspection register or file, which
injuries or
 Damaged lifting tackles are needs to be kept on the user’s
fatality. removed from service. premises, and available for
 Load of material has been scrutiny.
determined. Selection of suitable  Never exceed the SWL of lifting
compatible with load. gears.
 Lifting lugs are conformed by  At the beginning of each shift or
the manufactures as per the working day, the rigger, if
design calculations. competent for the purpose, or a

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competent person, should carry

 Element to be lifted by Lifting out an inspection to ensure that
points for the loading and the lifting appliance/gears are in
erection as provided as per the a serviceable state without any
design calculation by design defect.
engineer.
 Isolation of working radius of
the crane.
 Stabilizing and set-up of the
mobile crane. Exclusion zone set
up around the mobile crane and
provided warning signs.
 Personnel advised of trapping
hazards and hazards of falling
objects, i.e. no personnel to walk
under loads. Signs have been
provided.
 Unsafe practice of  Lifting  Site DM 2 5 5 50  Suitable edge protection with 2 5 1 1

Construction  Short cuts have been avoided
precast and slabs failure Workers/ere safety sign shall be provide by
code of and operator/erectors/lifting
installation/ short- may result ctors the main contactor during and
practice. crew follow the instruction of
cuts. in serious  Site Staff. after the erection of precast
Chapter 6 .4.2, site engineer/supervisor in
injuries elements.
21 & 22 liaison with safety staff.
 Ensure precast panel adequately
RTA  Under no circumstances – no
secured and supported prior to
guidelines one is allowed under suspended
release from the lifting hook.
EIAC load.
 All personnel working at height
and others as  Tag lines to be used when lifting
to be trained and equipped with

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applicable full body harness and with fall

materials.
restrained yard.
 Do not use mobile while crane
 No one allowed to stay in front
operation.
or behind the elements while
 Loads not be suspended by the releasing the latching belt and
crane if unattended. lifting elements from trailer.
 Crane immobilized when left
unattended.
 Lifting supervisor ensures
proper coordination and
vigilance when lifting is carried
out close to other critical
activities,
 All operatives involve in lifting
operation made aware on their
assigned duties and
responsibilities.
 Once the panel is in position,
push full props have been fixed
immediately depending upon the
type and sizes of panels. Secure
the panels (Precast column) by
tightening the bolts on push pull
props.
 Nobody is permitted to remove,
modify push pull Profs without
the approval of Arabtec precast

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erection engineer and HSE

officer.
 Storage of pre-cast  Slippage  Site Workers DM 2 5 5 50  Those elements designed for 2 5 1 1

Site Staff. Construction  Compacted smooth ground are
elements over un- of pre-cast  stacking horizontally shall be
Erectors code of provided for the bulky precast
compacted ground element  placed on level ground with
practice. element. Wooden planks are
or overloaded rack . over wooden packing. Storage yard
10.3. Pre-cast kept on ground and heavy
human shall be barricaded to avoid
Concrete: element are secured over even
may result collision with moving plant /
ground.
serious vehicles.
 Product storage methods vary
injuries.  Precast storage rack to be placed
considerably with the size and
on compacted ground to avoid
shape of the product. Hence
collapse and element are secured
suitable approved method of
till final erection. wood timbers
storage is followed.
shall keep underneath and
 Do not overload the precast elements are secure with pin and
racks. timbers and wedges.
 Checked and ensured the  Precast element to be stored
stability of adjacent panels while vertically on racks & secured by
lifting a precast element dowel bars (25 mm) & wooden
between them. wedges to prevent falling.
 Daily inspection by stockyard
Foreman to ensure the stability
of stored precast elements.
 Multiple layer stacking is
avoided.
 Material stacks are barricaded
and signs provided to prevent

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risk zone.
Task No :4 Grouting works
 Working over  Fall from  Mason DM 2 5 5 50  Reporting procedure in place for 2 5 1 1

/Grouting Construction  A safe /Suitable access identified defective items with
temporary elevated height (scaffolds/ man lift) are
platforms may result work crew. Code of safety prompt removal /remedial
Practice providing for grouting and action.
in serious sealant work. (If required to
injuries. Chapters 04,  Fall protection gears shall be
08,10 and work at height). visually checked and color
other as  Suitable edge protection is coded before used by the
applicable provided. All access equipment operatives.
suitable for purpose, checked
before use and maintained in
good condition.
 Scaffolds working platform are
checked and inspected by
competent person. Supporting
scaffolding loading system is
approved by 3rd party before
handing over with report or
Certificate to ensure it is safe for
work.
 Work at height training for the
crew before commencing the
work.

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 The platform is cleared from

debris and unwanted materials.
 Full body harness is worn by
operatives and hooked in
retractable fall arrestor/ lifeline
or suitable anchorage point
while working at height.
 Contact with grout  Skin  Masons and DM 2 5 5 50  Workers Occupation check shall 2 5 1 1
Repair crew. Construction  COSHH assessment conducted
or sealant and allergies. be carrying as per DHA required
Code of safety for chemicals before
concrete while  Respirator or work exposed to hazardous
Practice. commencing to work as per SDS
handling grouting y allergies chemical and fumes.
CHAPTER 10 information.
materials  Environme  Wash effected skin with water
& 18  Avoided skin contact with grout.
ntal and seek for medical attention.
Concrete and  Chemicals stored adequately to
Pollution. prevent ground contamination.  Eye wash station shall be
Masonry available nearby in case of eye
Spills cleaned off immediately.
 Waste to be disposed as per the contact. Wash accidental
site requirements. splashes with clean water
 Supervisor monitoring is immediately.
ensured.
 Conducted TBT to all crew
before commencing to work.
 Suitable PPE.s worn /used by
operatives such as rubber
gloves, chemical masks etc, Do
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Task No.5 Manual Handling Works
 Handling sharp &  Minor  Site Workers DM 2 2 1 4

 Sharp objected are protected.
moderately heavy injuries  Erection Construction
 Used mechanical aid such as
objects. such as Crew Code of safety
trolley.
Cuts and  Foremen. Practice.
 Workers are using proper
abrasion  Supervisors 7.4.1. Manual
dunnage prior to place the load
involving Lifting
manually to avoid trapping of
upper fingers underneath the load.
body and  Gloves are mandatory and
limbs always worn to protect against
cuts, scratches or punctures.

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 Handling and  Back  Site Workers DM 2 5 5 50  Mechanical handling will be 2 5 1 1

 Ergonomic training has been
Dropping heavy Injury.  Erection Construction advising whenever it is possible.
conducted.
objects on body.  Strains, Crew Code of safety  manual handing as much
 Ensured that there are no
muscle  Foremen. Practice. possible and use mechanical
obstructions in the direction they
injuries or  Supervisors 7.4.1. Manual handling, always ask for
are carrying the load.
fractures. Lifting assistance.
 Workers identified the load they
Hand know the approximate weight of  No employee shall be asked to
injuries. the load before lifting. carry loads above his capacity
 Workers take position, bend and in any case no load Shall
knees and secure grip of the load exceed 32 kgs.
being lifted.
 Worker are not carrying a load
which obstructs vision.
 Twisting the trunk whilst lifting
or carrying a load.
 Supervisor considered job
rotation of workers to provide
them with rest periods to
massage their hands and fingers
 Adequate lighting provided and
in such a way it does not cast
shadows around the work area.
 Worker are looking/seeking
assistance if the load is too
heavy. Supervisor to promote
team lift.
 Lift the load keeping back

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straight, arms close to body and

strong leg muscles to take the
strain of load. Gloves are
mandatory and always be worn
to protect against cuts, scratches
or punctures.
 Workers are pronging proper
dunnage prior to place the load
manually to avoid trapping of
fingers underneath the load.
Task No: 6: Use of electrical appliances and power tools such as grinding / Cutting Machine, Drilling Machine, screwdriver pan and grout mixer etc.
 Use of power tools  Personal  Site Workers DM Code of 2 5 1 10
 Untrained workers are not
by Inexperienced or Injuries  Erection construction
allowed to use the power
incompetent person  Property Crew safety Practice
operated tools.
Damage  Mason CHAPTER 14
 In-house training and required
Hand and
training are conducted about
power
power tools operations.
Operated tools.
 All hand and power-operated
tools are maintained in safe
operating condition and are used
only for the purpose for which
they are designed.
 Every person who supplies,
lease or maintain any industrial
machinery, equipment or tools

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machines/equipment are of safe
and good condition and that
there is no danger to persons
operating them if they comply
with their operating instructions.
 Cutting & Grinding  Eye and  Site Workers DM Code of 2 5 5 50  Competent person shall be 2 5 1 1
 Obtained a permit prior to
Operations: Disc body  Erection construction assigned to the mounting, care,
perform steel cutting and ensure
bursting due to disc injuries Crew safety Practice and inspection of abrasive
all required control measures
fitted incorrectly,  Repair CHAPTER 14 wheels and grinding machines.
and precautions as per permit to
wrong disc fitted / Mason Hand and  Manuals and operating
work system are observed. Area
used for purpose power instructions for the grinding
are free from any combustible
Operated tools. machine shall be made available
materials.
 Ensured the Operator undergo to all workers.
related training.  Check the manufacturing date on
 Guards fitted in good order and the grindstone label; dispose of
do not remove guard in any expired ones.
circumstances.  A grinding machine shall be
 The cutting disk is fixed provided with protective hoods
properly and used as per the that enclose the wheel (as close
manufacture requirements. to the wheel as the work will
 A grinding machine is inspected permit); transparent guards still
for defects prior to mounting (by enable the operator to see what
conducting a ring test), and is going on.
mounted in accordance with the  Make sure that electrical
manufacturer’s specifications equipment is properly grounded

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and certified.
(wheel properly mounted
 Report any defects or poor safety
between flanges; guard(s)
conditions to your supervisor as
securely in place etc.).
soon as possible.
 All rotating motor components
are enclosed with adequate
guarding materials.
 Do not use excess force on
power tools.
 Checked condition of lead and
plug before use.
 Used 110v or battery tools or
RCD where practicable.
 All workers operating a grinding
machine wear the appropriate
personal protective equipment
relevant to the particular hazards
(safety glasses, face shield,
respirator, hearing protection
etc.)
 Using Damaged  Electrocuti  Site Workers DM Code of 2 5 5 50  All hand tools and power tools 2 5 1 1
 Power tools are well maintained
Power tool machine on/ Shock.  Erection construction are tethered while working at
– if damaged / faulty they are to
or incorrect disc,  Injury Crew safety Practice height.
be tagged immediately and
flying objects,  Mason CHAPTER 14  Disconnect before adjusting and
repaired without delay.
entanglement Hand and fixing drill bits on the machine.
 Maintained handheld power
power  The drill bits are the right type
tools with approved spare parts
Operated tools. for the material to be drilled and
and fittings including electrical

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should be free of damage.

cable and socket and free from
 Operators are not to were loose
any damages.
clothing or gloves, or use rags or
 All electrical tools are
other materials, which become
physically tested, and color
entangled in moving parts.
coded prior to use on site.
 Damaged plugs, sockets and  Follow RPM requirements as per
cables including the restriction manufacturer’s instruction.
of use of domestic socket.  Guards are in good order and
 Damaged cable is discarded. NOT REMOVED
 Workers are trained for the safe  All handheld power tools are
use of power tools. inspected prior to use.
 Protect cables from getting Handheld / static plant and
damaged or run over by power tools failing to meet the
vehicles. Elevated or buried maintenance and tagging system
underground provided the cable requirements of the HSE
adequate protection. Standard shall be rejected.
 All electrical tools are PAT  Electrical distribution boards are
tested (if possible) and color fitted with 30m/A RCD. (MC).
coded after visual inspection  Never exert excessive force to
prior to use on site. the machine during drilling hard
 Drill bit securely fitted with the materials. All handheld power
machine prior to operate the tools are routinely maintained
machine. and serviced. Records shall be
 Power tools and accessories are retained on site Power Tools
routinely checked by a Register.
competent electrician, at least
quarterly. Ideally PAT (portable

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appliance testing) are carried

out. Power tools are clearly
marked to show that they have
been inspected in line with the
current inspection program
through the use of monthly
color-coded sticker /tape.
 Excessive use of  Personal  Power tools DM Code of 2 5 1 10

 Tools are used as per the
Power tools injuries operator and construction
limitations.
operation may such cut & nearby safety Practice.
 Obtained a hot work permit
cause fire due to Burn workers. CHAPTER 14
prior to perform steel cutting
overheating and ensure all required control
measures and precautions as per
permit to work system. Area is
ensured free from any
combustible materials.
 Flammable and combustible
materials are kept away.
 Stand by fire watcher is
available at hot work spot.
 Continues monitoring of
concern supervisor in place.
 Suitable fire extinguishing and
water or fire protection are
available in work area.
 Area is barricaded with fire

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spreading.
 Trained fire watcher is available.
 Noise & Vibration  Long term  Power tools DM Code of 2 5 1 10

 Machines are well maintained –
ear effect operator and construction
if damaged / faulty they are to
i.e. loss of nearby safety Practice
be tagged immediately and
hearing. workers. CHAPTER 14
repaired without delay.
 Hand arm Hand and
 Ear protection is worn when
vibration power
excessive noise emitted both
Operated tools.
ears plug, and earmuffs have
13-1-3,4 Noise
been worn and restricted
& Vibration
unnecessary / unauthorized entry
Hazards
near the activity area.
 Use ear defender when
excessive noise emits by the
machine.
 Tools are maintained and
serviced as per the regime.
 Noise monitoring to be carried
out for tasks and equipment that
fall outside the scope of short
duration.
 Tools with built in HAV
dampener protection is used
where available. Gloves are
worn when using tools that

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generate vibration or impact.
Task No.7: Work at Height (Aluminum Scaffolds, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms/MEWPs and ladder if required )
 Unsafe working  Serious  Erection DM 2 5 5 50  Approved lifeline shall be 2 5 1 1
 Workers are competent and
practice may cause personal Crew/rigger Construction provided while working height.
supervised by engineer.
workers to fall from Injuries and Code of safety  No work shall be allowed on
 A safe /Suitable access
height/ Unsafe due to fall supervisors Practice. scaffolds working on extreme
(scaffolds/ man lift) is provided
leading edges. from 4-3-2 weather condition.
for grouting and sealant work.
. elevated Scaffolds,  Site rules and other working at
(If required to work at height).
platforms. Platforms. height safety precautions are
 Inspected and green tag
Gangways, and briefed during tool box talks.
scaffolds used for work at
Fall Prevention
height.
 Avoided overloading the
platform.
 While working on Scaffolds,
working platform is ensured free
of concrete debris or any
unwanted waste /materials.
 All workers and staff have
received work at height training
 Full body harness is worn and
hooked in retractable fall
arrestor, lifeline or suitable
anchorage point while working
at height.

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 Scaffold working  Serious  Erection DM 2 10 1 20

 Sound scaffolding construction
platform may personal Crew Construction
by competent scaffolders.
collapse due to Injuries  Mason. Code of safety
 A safe /suitable access
poor construction. Practice.
(scaffolds/ man lift) is used for
4-3-2
grouting and sealant work. (If
Scaffolds,
required to work at height).
Platforms.
 Only inspected green tag
Gangways, and
scaffolds are used.
Fall Prevention
 Scaffolds working platform to
be checked and inspected and
approved by 3rd party (if
required) before handing over
with report or Certificate to
ensure it is safe for work.
 Conducted TBT related to job
 All workers have received work
at height training before
commencing to work.
 Worn Full body harness and it
is hooked in retractable fall
arrestor, lifeline or suitable
anchorage point while working
at height
 Working near  Fall  Site Workers DM 2 5 1 10

 No works are carried out near
exposed or through  HSE Officers Construction
the edge where falling risks are

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unprotected openings  Foremen Code of safety

identified.
openings. may result  Supervisors Practice.
 MEP Openings are identified
in serious  Engineers 6.7. Barricades
and suitably covered with hard
injury. cover/barrier with warning
signs.
 Edge protections are provided
over the exposed leading edge.
 Workers wear suitable fall
prevention/protection gears
while working near leading
edges.
 MEWP  MEWP  MEWP Yes 2 5 5 50  Ensure a safe traffic 2 5 1 1

 All workers undergo work at
Failure/Contact and Collapse Operator and DM Technical management plan is in place
height training before
collision. may cause co-worker. Guidelines when loading and unloading the
commencing to work at height
serious DM-PH&SD- MEWP from the depot onto the
work.
injuries. GU67-MEWP delivery truck and similarly
 Carried out site and ground
 MEWP DM Code of when removing the MEWP from
assessments when ordering a
Damage construction the workplace.
MEWP to ensure the MEWP
safety Practice  Ensure exclusion zones are in
selected is appropriate for the
Applicable place and only use trained and
working environment.
Chapters experienced personnel to carry
 Where material handling
attachments and other out specific tasks.
appliances such as secondary  Where familiarization is required
guarding are required, upon delivery ensure that the
considered these at the pre- familiarization is conducted to
planning stage. relevant trained site operators

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 While extending platform and
 Ensure the relevant maintenance
moving up looked for overhead
and service records of the
objects.
MEWP are up to date and
 Only IPAF competent operator
available upon request from the
to use for MEWP Operation.
rental company.
 The hazards and risks associated
to job is well communicated  MEWPs should be stored in a
with erection and repair crew. secure compound or in a
 MEWP movements are designated area with the keys
controlled by Flagman to avoid removed.
collision and contact with other  The brakes should be fully
objects. operational and in use and the
 MEWP are inspected and working platform lowered into
maintained properly. the parked position.
 Pre-operational check is  Identify the presence of
conducted by competent person. personnel (authorized or
 Barricaded around area and unauthorized) and other mobile
warning signs to be displayed. equipment.
 Worn Full body harness and
hooked it while work at height
(scaffolds, elevating platform
and loading/offloading precast
elements.
 Untrained workers are not
allowed to use MEWP.
 Trained flagman and rigger are
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MEWP Operation.
 Exclusion zone is maintained
and work sign are displayed.
 Max weight capacity is marked
on platform.
Task No. 8: Working in Hot Environment and unstable weather condition.

 Extreme  Dehydrati  Site Workers Ministerial 2 5 5 50  Mid –Day break regulation shall 2 5 1 1
 Site supervisors perform job
Temperature on and  Site Staff. Decree No. be followed. (from 12:30 PM to
rotation to the workers. All crew
(radiant and other Heat 401 of 2015. 3: 00 PM)
is aware of TWL (thermal work
ambient exposure). Related limit) and its necessary  Newly mobilized workers shall
Illnesses Concerning the be acclimatized and never
precautions.
(e.g. heat Determination assigned heavy task or direct
 Job rotation is in place.
stress, heat of Midday exposure to hot environment.
 Provided adequate rest recovery
exhaustion Working  In the month of Ramadan
period for the workers carrying
, etc.) Hours (from workers with fasting should not
out heavy manual handling
 heatstroke 12:30 PM to 3: be enforced for hard work
activities.
 Sun Burn 00 PM) (minimize their exposer to sun)
 Arranged a team of workers to
to the fetch water from the designated and if possible, shift the duty
persons water source point and to feed timing from day to night if
Exposed team workers at work area with applicable.
to sun. the help of thermos.  Weather forecast shall be
 Adequate supply of drinking monitor and break system will in
water as per the number of place as per the TWL
workers’ lemon to add in their recommendation from the
drinks to replenish loss of body authorities

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 The work will be suspended in

fluids due to sweat.
extreme heat.
 Health awareness program
regarding the consequences of  Weather forecast shall be
exposure to excessive monitor and break system will in
environmental heat and the place as per the TWL
importance of maintaining recommendation from the
adequate hydration. authorities.
 Conducted Regular TBT  Re-schedule hard work activities
meeting be to the workers in in a coolest part of the day.
proper consuming of electrolytes  In the month of Ramadan
products. workers with fasting should not
 Adequate PPE and proper be enforced for hard work
clothing during when working (minimize their exposer to sun)
under high temperature. and if possible, shift the duty
 Awareness on summer work timing from day to night if
timing as per site requirements. applicable.
 Provision of appropriate rest  Avoid drinking soda drink.
area during break time such as
sufficient cooling system to
acclimatize such exposure after
working under hot environment.
 Ensured the availability of
trained first aider to summons in
case of emergency.
 Emergency response team are in
place and emergency contact are
clearly displaced in prominent

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places. Shaded rest area is

arranged adjacent to any
activities.
 Worn Full body cover all to
avoid skin burn
 Unstable weather  Fall from  Erection DM Code of 2 5 5 50  If the wind speed exceeds 38 2 5 1 1
 No one is allowed to work at
condition: Poor height and Crew. construction km/h all lifting operation shall
height on platform in unstable
visibility because other load  Mason/Grout safety Practice be suspended.
weather condition.
Sandstorm and dust failures Crew. Chapter 2, 22  Crane operations shall be
 No outside work allowed in the
blowing/Rain and may cause and other suspended because poor
extreme weather conditions.
Heavy wind. serious weather visibility and rain.
 All power tool and electrical
injuries. updates  All workers shall be shifted to
tool are protected from water
ingress. rest area if weather condition is
 Suspended the activities during adverse.
adverse weather conditions.  Crane shall be parked in safe
position, booms retracted.
Task No. 09 Night working activities (If applicable)
 Traffic movement  Personal  Erectors/ site Yes 2 5 5 50  Night works hazard briefing or 2 5 1 1
 Night works are avoided to
 Night sleep hazard injuries/Pr supervision DM Technical in-house training shall be
reduce the potential risks. Strict
 Insufficient operty staff/helpers Guideline in provided for the crew.
compliance with PTW/NOC
Lighting. damage. Night and shift  Banksman with electronic lamp
conditions.
 Lone working  Occ. work red/green must be employed for
 Appropriate lighting provisions
Health DM-PH&SD- vehicles/heavy equipment
not less than 50 LUX is ensured.
Issues GU66-NSW movement. Close Supervision on
 No works under darkness.
such as  Task specific lighting plans are the activities.
fatigue /  Conduct TBT prior to start the

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Stress activity.
developed and implemented.
 Daily equipment check list to be
 Nominated person responsible
filled prior to start.
per shift ensured that all lighting
is compliant.  Hard barricade with reflective
 Tower lights are set up properly warning tape must be provided
so the light beam shines demonstrating the closed access.
downwards to avoid any  Clear glass must be worn at all
nuisance to other stakeholders / times.
members of the public.  Tool Box Talk to highlight the
 Used manned access/pedestrian hazards when working in poor
access way only. light and during darkness.
 Hard Barricaded the hazardous  First aider and First Aid kit are
area adequately. made available at site.
 Adequate reflective safety  Standby Vehicle to be available
signs/Electronic form of safety at all times near work spot for
signs have been displayed. any emergency.
 Precautions are taken about the  Emergency response procedure
presence of dangerous desert to be communicated to all
reptiles, flora and fauna. workmen.
 All the workers and staff know
about the assembly point and
emergency escape route.
 Roaster duties are put in place.
Continuous night shift works are
prohibited.
 Mandatory PPEs are used during

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the activity.
 Lone working is prohibited.
Only allowed works in groups.
 Frequent break for workers who
work additional work hours.
Assessors Reviewed by: Approved by:
Name: Raveendran Pillai/Khaled Name: Syed Qaisar/ Islam Satey Name: Hazem Abdin
Safety Inspector/Site Engineer HSE Manager/Project Manager Projects Manager
Date: 28 April 2020 Date: 28 April 2020 Date: 28 April 2020
Signature: Signature: Signature:
No .of people affected Severity of injury Likelihood of occurrence

1-5 Persons 1 1 Negligible 1 Improbable 0.5
6-50 Persons 2 2 Minor 2 Remote 1
50+ persons 3 3 Major 5 Possible 5
Public/ Vulnerable persons affected
3 3 Fatal 10 Likely 10
(Ref. Annexure IIID)

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Risk rating score ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Up to 20 Risk is low
21-50 Risk is medium & additional control measures required to control the risk
51-100 Risk is high & unacceptable
100+ Risk is totally unaccepted

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checked prior to commencing

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 Drivers & their associates are

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specifications for adequate

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operations because the crane's

 Adverse weather  Fall of  Site DM 2 10 5 100  Weather forecast shall be 2 10 1 2

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and do not start again until

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 Failure of lifting  Dropping  Riggers DM 2 10 5 100  All slings or cables should be 2 10 1 2

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competent person, should carry

 Unsafe practice of  Lifting  Site DM 2 5 5 50  Suitable edge protection with 2 5 1 1

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applicable full body harness and with fall

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erection engineer and HSE

 Storage of pre-cast  Slippage  Site Workers DM 2 5 5 50  Those elements designed for 2 5 1 1

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unauthorized personnel into the

 Working over  Fall from  Mason DM 2 5 5 50  Reporting procedure in place for 2 5 1 1

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 The platform is cleared from

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doing grouting/ sealant work .

Task No.5 Manual Handling Works

 Handling sharp &  Minor  Site Workers DM 2 2 1 4

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 Handling and  Back  Site Workers DM 2 5 5 50  Mechanical handling will be 2 5 1 1

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straight, arms close to body and

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ensures that such

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should be free of damage.

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appliance testing) are carried

 Excessive use of  Personal  Power tools DM Code of 2 5 1 10

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blanket to avoid spark

 Noise & Vibration  Long term  Power tools DM Code of 2 5 1 10

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generate vibration or impact.

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 Scaffold working  Serious  Erection DM 2 10 1 20

 Working near  Fall  Site Workers DM 2 5 1 10

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unprotected openings  Foremen Code of safety

 MEWP  MEWP  MEWP Yes 2 5 5 50  Ensure a safe traffic 2 5 1 1

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Task No. 8: Working in Hot Environment and unstable weather condition.

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