RISK ASSESSMENT

TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Under Ground, Above Ground Drainage Works & Plumbing Works

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 28/09/2019 REVIEWED DATE:

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

1 Use of  Injury 4 4 16  Ensure that all equipment shall be inspected prior 1 4 4 Y

heavy  Usage of  Property damage to start work
equipment Equipment,
Excavator /  Obtain PTW to operate the equipment at site
JCB etc.  Make sure that the operator is certified and
experienced on the job.
 Toolbox talk prior to start the job
 Ensure the equipment is fitted with reverse alarm
and flashing light.
 Ensure the availability of signal man at all the
working time.

2 Excavation  Falling  Injury 3 5 15 1 2 2 Y

 Utilities  Fatality  Establish and locate all underground utilities.
 Flooding  Property damage  Means of emptying water from the excavation should
 Collapse of  Drowning be provided where necessary.
structure  Inspect the excavation on a daily basis for defects
 Striking by and falling material.
excavation  Competent banksman is provided.
equipment  Sides of excavation are adequately supported or
or machine battered.

3 Working in  Falling  Fatality 3 4 12  Proper fall protection barricades to be placed. 1 3 3 Y

Trenches  Trips/Slips  Injury  Open trench area to be barricaded and marked with
 Cave In red tapes.
 Work area to be cleared for any obstructions.
 Induction training to be provided to new Technicians.
 Use Hand gloves, hard hat, goggles, and Safety shoes
and other require PPE.
 Proper access must be provided
 Proper shoring / benching/sloping system especially if
soil is loose.
4 Loading/ 2 3 6  Not to allow manual handing of heavy load & 1 2 2 Y
unloading,  Manual  Minor/Major accident use of equipment will be preferred.
delivery and handling of  Back Pain  Stacking pallet should be inspect by the
shifting material  Multiple Injuries supervisor in order to ensure that there is no

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Under Ground, Above Ground Drainage Works & Plumbing Works

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 28/09/2019 REVIEWED DATE:

material to  Slipping and damage on them

workplace tripping,  The wearing of gloves avoids cut
objects  Always using a wheelbarrow suitable for the task
falling in to such as industrial wheelbarrows with wide based
the tires, designed to move heavy loads
personnel  Employees to wear mandatory PPE (safety shoes,
hard hat, and high visibility vest) at all times
5 Use of Hand  Falling 3 3 9  All workers must be used proper PPE’s as per the 3 1 3 Y
Tools, objects  Minor/Major accident task.
 Inhalation of  Multiple Injuries  Trained personnel’s viz, site in charge, supervisor
Power Tools dusts
/ foreman to take necessary action as advised.
 Electric
shock,  Protective guards must be given.

6 Working at  Inadequate  Personnel injury 4 4 16  Use competent persons to erect and dismantle 1 4 4 Y
Height working  Fracture scaffolding,
platform  Fatality  Proper scaffold with fully boarded, hand rails,
 Fall of toe boards & access to be provided.
person/mate  Personnel should wear full body harness.
rial.  Other appropriate PPE to be used.
 Close supervision

7 Backfilling  Buried in  Fatality 3 5 15  Carried out adequate inspection before backfilling to 1 2 2 Y

 Cave in  Injury ensure that no worker inside the trench.
 Slips/Trips  Experienced bankman / flagman to be provided
during backfilling work.
 Heavy equipment must be away from the trench
area.

8 Housekeepin  Slipping  Injury 3 2 6 1 2 2 Y

 Tripping  Property damage  Workers to be assigned to maintain proper
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 Falling housekeeping and cleanliness of work place.
 Fire  Training to be provided to maintain adequate
housekeeping during and before 15 minutes of

Persons in danger
 Workers undertaking the work
 Workers below the block work area.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Under Ground, Above Ground Drainage Works & Plumbing Works

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 28/09/2019 REVIEWED DATE:

 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

QAMERUDDIN
HSE ENGINEER

RISK MATRIXRisk Rating (RR) – Severity x Likelihood

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Under Ground, Above Ground Drainage Works & Plumbing Works

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 28/09/2019 REVIEWED DATE:

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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