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EMERGE LLC Occupational Health & Safety Risk and Opportunities Assessment Form

Risk Assessment For: RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WATER LEAKAGE TEST MS (ADFI-EME-GFTS/CES-MOS-03) Ref: No ADFI-EME-GFTS-003
Initial Assessment : Date: 15/7/2023
Location/Project Name: Aldahra 1.2MW Solar Project Contractor Name : Golden Falcon Technical Services/Complete Energy Solution
Revision: 7.0 Date: 31/8/2023
Location/Project No : Aldahra Food Industries Abudhabi Cosultant Name: N/A Next Revision: Date:
Activity/Area/Equipment: RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WATER LEAKAGE TEST/Refer to MS (ADFI-EME-GFTS/CES-MOS-03)

RISK ASSESSMENT OF WATER LEAKAGE TEST/Refer to MS (ADFI-EME-GFTS/CES-MOS-03)

Abbreviations Abbreviations: Elements to be considered for identifying hazards = S – Severity; P – Probability;R-Reputation; RL – Risk Level (SxP); Sig – Significant; NS – Non-Significant Code (alpha-numeric): E – Environmental; OHS – Occupational Health & Safety

Potential Outcomes Initial Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating


(Risk) Existing Control Measures Recommended Control Measures
Associated Hazards

Consequence

Consequence
Risk Rating

Risk Rating
Likelihood

Likelihood
Associated Risk and
Serial Number Activity (Examples of what Legal and other Requirements (Consider Hierarchy of Control - Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, Engineering Controls, (Consider Hierarchy of Control - Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, Person Responsible Action Date
(What could cause harm to people, environment, assets and/or Opportunities
might go wrong if Administrative Controls, PPE) Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE)
reputation?
hazard is not
controlled? )

•Weather Monitoring: Keep track of weather conditions and reschedule deliveries if


weather poses risks.
•Surface Assessment: Ensure that delivery paths are clear and safe from hazards
•All operators and Manpower subject to Project HSE induction prior to entry at site. caused by weather conditions.
•Accidents and Collisions
•Injury to person OSHAD Sf CoP 44.0 Traffic Management and •Trained Drivers: Ensure drivers are properly trained and have experience in handling large vehicles. •Regular Maintenance: Ensure water tankers are well-maintained, with brakes,
•Spills and Contamination of water
Delivering water to site (Water •Serious Injury Logistics •Ensure drivers attend Project HSE Induction training. lights, tires, and other essential components in good condition. Driver,HSE in charge,
1 •Property Damage/potentially damage infrastructure, landscaping, or 4 3 3 1

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Tanker) •Multiple injury OSHAD Sf CoP 53.0 OSH Management During • Speed Limits: Implement and enforce speed limits within the construction site. •Pre-Departure Checks: Conduct pre-departure inspections to verify the vehicle's Officer/Supervisor
other property on the construction site
•Property damage Construction Work •Traffic Management: Establish clear traffic flow routes and signage to prevent congestion. roadworthiness.
OSHAD Sf CoP 25.0 Driver Fatigue Prevention • Vehicle Inspections: Regularly inspect water tankers for maintenance and safety compliance. •Driver Training: Provide drivers with defensive driving and vehicle operation
training.
•Speed Limits: Establish and enforce speed limits for water tanker vehicles within
the

•Use high-visibility clothing and reflective gear to increase visibility in low-visibility conditions.
•Implement warning systems (flashing lights, alarms) to alert workers of reduced visibility situations.
•Use additional lighting sources to improve visibility in the work area.
•Check weather forecasts regularly and suspend work during high wind conditions to prevent instability.
•Effective communication and coordination
•Secure tools and materials to prevent them from being blown off elevated surfaces by strong winds.
•Weather Monitoring: Continuously monitor weather forecasts and conditions on-
•Use windbreaks or barriers to reduce the impact of strong winds on the work area.
•Reduced visibility impairing hazard recognition OSHAD-SF – Element 6 - Emergency site.
•Injury to person Construction manager,Project
Environment condition •Instability caused by strong winds Management •Delay Work: Postpone equipment movement during adverse weather conditions
•Serious Injury •Monitor weather conditions and implement an early warning system for approaching thunderstorms. Engineer,HSE In charge,
2 (Weather/climate) •Risk of lightning strikes during thunderstorms OSHAD-SF_11.0 - Safety in the Heat 4 3 such as heavy rain, snow, ice, strong winds, or lightning. 3 1

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•Multiple injury •Instruct workers to avoid elevated areas during thunderstorms and seek lower ground if caught in one. Supervisor & Individuals,
OSHAD Sf CoP 53.0 OSH Management During •Wet Conditions: Be cautious when moving equipment on wet surfaces, as they
•Property damage •Regularly inspect structures, scaffolding, and equipment for damage and weakness to prevent structural Workers
Construction Work can reduce traction and stability.
failures.
•Visibility: Ensure operators have clear visibility and windshield wipers in good
•Use quality materials and construct structures according to safety standards and regulations.
condition.
•Suspend work during severe weather events to prevent structural damage.
•Secure all tools and materials with tethers or safety nets to prevent falling objects or debris.
•Establish exclusion zones below work areas and restrict access to hazardous zones.
•Require workers to wear hard hats and other appropriate PPE to protect against falling objects.

•Inability to evacuate
•Unfamiliarity with work activities within the site
OSHAD Sf CoP 53.1 OSH Construction •Designated Delivery Areas: Establish designated areas for water tanker deliveries to prevent damage to
•Unsafe Access & egress, • Strictly implement the approved logistics plan to streamline operations.
Management Plan property.
General working areas) •Overloading •Injury to person • Conduct thorough inspections to bar entry of defective equipment onto the site.
OSHAD Sf CoP 53.1 OSH Construction •Project Approved Logistics plan implementation • Enforce a daily checklist for operators to detect and fix defects promptly. HSE Officer/Supervisor,
3 Pedestrians (visitors) , •Collision •Multiple injury 4 3 1 3

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Management Plan •Work should be stopped in bad wheatear because of poor visibility, high vent, sand storm etc. • Coordinate activities with adjacent work teams to pClashes in the work place Driver, Operator,Banksman,
personals arrive to the site •Slips Trips and fall •Property damage
OSHAD Sf CoP 8.0 General Workplace •Defective equipment should NOT be allowed to enter the site. • Highlight adjacent teams and hazards to the work team during DSTI
•Adverse weather conditions.
Amenities •Daily operator/driver checklist must follow by operator to detect any Defects and rectified immediately.
•Human error
•Unauthorized access

•Ensure that Internal Traffic management plan is implemented


•Visual Aids: Use visual aids such as markers or cones to guide water tanker
•Provide pedestrian ways for workers to avoid any Collision with moving equipment’s.
drivers to appropriate areas
• Injuries due to plant and equipment’s movements •Ensure that all the water tanker driver company/supplier are informed about the project safety
•Traffic Management Plan: Develop a plan for the movement of equipment that
• Mechanical, hydraulic system, Poor maintenance or improperly requirements prior to the delivery of the materials.
includes designated routes, speed limits, and signage.
handled vehicles •Ensure that the delivery truck is inspected at the project gate by the security and safety personnel
•Traffic Marshals: Assign trained personnel to guide and direct equipment
• Exposure to increased noise (levels that may cause hearing damage) •valid license for the driver and registration for the truck checked by security Construction Manager,
•Injury to person OSHAD Sf CoP 44.0 Traffic Management and movement.
Plant and heavy equipment • Contact with vibrating plant/vehicles/tools/objects Collision (men & •Ensure that the drivers have adequate PPE Project Engineer, Site
4 •Multiple injury Logistics 4 3 •Clear Communication: Use radios or communication systems to ensure clear and 1 3
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movement ( water tanker ) materials ) •Keep the work area clean, proper housekeeping and area should be free from obstructive material Engineer,HSE
•Property damage OSHAD Sf CoP 36.0 Plant and Equipment timely communication between operators, spotters, and personnel on foot.
• Roll over prevent incidents. Officer/Supervisor
•Visible Equipment: Install reflective markings, lights, and warning signals on
• Over speeding/ Over loading •Ensure that operators obey site speed limits (10 kmph).Signage to be displayed at strategic locations
equipment to enhance visibility.
• Mechanical Failure /Defective Equipment •Trained & Competent Banksman to be present with equipment’s at all times.
•Safety Zones: Establish clear pedestrian walkways and separate zones for
•Ensure that they are guided by trained banksman towards the safe storage zone.
equipment movement.
•Defective equipment should NOT be allowed to enter the site.
•High Visibility Clothing: Require workers on foot to wear high-visibility clothing.
•Daily operator/driver checklist must follow by operator to detect any Defects and rectified immediately.

•Provide appropriate training for workers on working safely at heights and using fall protection equipment.
•Use guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems to prevent falls from height.
•Conduct regular inspections of equipment and ensure proper installation of the solar system.
•Ensure that all tools and materials are properly secured and tethered to prevent them from falling.
•Falling man or materials •Injury to person •Fall Protection: Use appropriate fall protection equipment when working at
OSHAD Sf CoP 23.0 Working at Heights •Implement exclusion zones below the work area to prevent people from being in the danger zone.
Working at height (Pouring water at •Poor Access and aggress. •Serious Injury heights. Site Engineer,HSE
5 OSHAD Sf CoP 53.1 OSH Construction 4 3 •Use barriers or fencing to protect people below from falling objects. 3 1
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roof) •Sky light (fragile roof) •Multiple injury •Access Equipment: Provide safe access equipment for elevated work areas. Officer/Supervisor, labors
Management Plan •Ensure safe and proper access to the roof, such as using sturdy ladders or scaffolding.
•Hot environment •Property damage •Barriers: Erect barriers around elevated work areas to prevent falls.
•Keep access points clear and free from obstructions.
•Slip, Trip, and fall
•Train workers on safe climbing techniques and proper use of access equipment.
•Identify and mark fragile areas on the roof, such as skylights, to prevent accidental falls.
•Install anti-slip surfaces on walkways and work platforms.

•Isolation: Ensure that proper isolation procedures are in place, including locking out/tagging out
electrical equipment before any work begins.
•Isolation: Always de-energize equipment before work using lockout/tagout
•Permit-to-Work: Implement a permit-to-work system to ensure that only authorized and trained personnel
procedures.
perform work on live parts.
•PPE: Provide workers with appropriate insulated gloves, safety goggles, and
•Safety Barriers: Install barriers to prevent accidental contact with live parts
footwear.
•Arc Flash Analysis: Perform arc flash hazard analysis to determine the level of risk and to establish safe
•Permit-to-Work: Implement a permit system to ensure authorized personnel are
working distances.
involved in live work.
•Work Practices: Implement safe work practices, such as maintaining proper clearance from live parts and
•Safe Distances: Clearly mark safe working distances from live parts using
• Direct contact with live parts/Electric Shock OSHAD Sf CoP 21.0 Permit to Work Systems using insulated tools
signage.
•Arc Flash •Injury to person OSHAD-SF- Codes of Practice CoP 22.0 – •Warning Labels: Install warning labels on electrical equipment to indicate potential arc flash hazards.
•Grounding: Implement proper grounding systems to minimize the risk of electric
•Short circuits, leading to arc flashes that emit intense heat, light, and •Serious Injury Barricading of Hazards •Job Planning: Plan jobs to minimize exposure to arc flash risks and follow proper procedures Construction Manager,
shock.
sound. •Electrocution OSHAD Sf - CoP-15-Electrical Safety •Establish procedures to promptly notify key staff and contractors when issues arise. Project Engineer, Site
6 4 3 •Training: Provide regular training on electrical safety procedures. 3 1
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•Fire and Explosions •Severe burns, OSHAD Sf - CoP-24.0Lock-out - Tag out •Establish formal contractor management procedures to mitigate the risk of unintended water leakage. Engineer,HSE
•Work Practices: Enforce safe work practices, including maintaining clearance and
Working on or near exposed live parts •Lack of Knowledge and Training •Fire hazards OSHAD Sf CoP 47.0 Machine Guarding •Review of the proposed scope of work, verification that the required systems have been correctly Officer/Supervisor
using insulated tools.
(Isolation) isolated.
•Warning Labels: Install clear warning labels on equipment indicating potential arc
•Water Leakage test on the roof services done with competent supervision by site engineer and
flash hazards.
competent electricians.
•Hazardous Area Classification: Follow proper classification guidelines in areas
•Minimum PPE must be worn, gloves and safety shoes, etc.. at all times
with flammable substances.
•Electricians received additional training in the above standards and HSE guidance material, toolbox talks
•Emergency Procedures: Develop and communicate well-defined emergency
will be given at regular intervals
response plans.
•Daily DSTI briefing must be conducted to the workforce prior to start work.
•Supervision: Ensure less experienced workers are supervised by qualified
•Initiate and maintain good housekeeping
individuals.
•Emergency Procedures: Have clear emergency procedures in place to evacuate the area and respond to
fires or explosions.
Prepared By: Designation: HSE Officer Signature:

Reviewed By: KAREEM Designation: HSE SUPERVISOR Signature:

Approved By: Hossam Hamuoda Designation: Project Manager Signature:

Approved By: ZAFEER ARIF Designation: MASDAR/ERMERGE QHSE MANAGER

Approved By: SAEED AHMED Designation: MASDAR/ERMERGE PROJECT ENGINEER

RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX, DESCRIPTORS, HIERARCHIES OF CONTROL & ALARP REPORTING FRAMEWORK

Consequence
Risk Matrix
Notable Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
Likelihood 1 2 3 4 5

Rare 1 1 2 3 4 5
Unlikely 2 2 4 6 8 10

Possible 3 3 6 9 12 15
Likely 4 4 8 12 16 20

Almost Certain 5 5 10 15 20 25
15-25 Extreme Risk Activity should not proceed in current form

Activity should not proceed until it is modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject to detailed OSH /
8-12 High Risk
Environment assessment
4-6 Moderate Risk Activity can operate subject to management and /or modification
1-3 Low Risk No action required, unless escalation of risk is possible
CONSEQUENCE & LIKELIHOOD DESCRIPTORS
Consequence

Score = 1 Score = 2 Score = 3 Score = 4 Score = 5


Area Impacted

Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic

Environment

Minor impacts on fauna/flora


Continuous and serious
and habitat, but no negative
Significant changes in flora/ damage by erosion or to flora
impacts on ecosystem function.
Land-based fauna populations and habitat. or fauna. Major disruption to,
Limited damage to a minimal
Disruption to, or some death or frequent death of, rare flora
area of land of no significant Long-term and significant
of, rare flora or fauna, but not or fauna.
value (i.e. no unique habitats). change in population (e.g.
resulting in eradication of
Insignificant environmental eradication of endangered
endangered species. Non-
impact. Occasional damage by species) or habitat with
persistent but possibly
erosion, or of flora and fauna. negative impact on ecosystem
widespread damage to land:
Some disruption to flora or function. Widespread
Damage that can be
fauna habitats. destruction to a significant area
remediated without long-term
Ecosystem of land, rare flora and fauna
loss; localized persistent
and/or groundwater resource.
damage; or significant
temporary damage (<1 year) to
ecosystem.

Temporary damage/ disruption


Major destruction of significant
(<1 month) to flora or fauna
habitat.
habitats.

Significant widespread impact Damage to an extensive


Minor impact on aquatic Significant localised impacts
on protected wildlife (e.g. portion of aquatic ecosystem
Occasional short-term impact ecosystem, including flora, but without longer-term
Aquatic migratory shorebirds, marine resulting in severe impacts on
and/or disruption to aquatic fauna and habitat. No impact on aquatic ecosystems,
Ecosystem plants, fish breeding grounds), aquatic populations and
flora and fauna. significant impact on water and/or short term impacts on
or aquatic ecosystems of habitats and/or long-term
resources. water resources.
moderate duration. impact on water resources.

Minor environmental impact


Temporary nuisance from Creation of noise, odour, dust,
due to contained release of Catastrophic environmental
noise, odor, dust, other air other controlled/uncontrolled
pollutant (including odor, dust impact due to uncontained
emissions, greenhouse gases, air emissions, greenhouse
and noise), fire or explosion release, fire or explosion with
vibration, visual impact. gases, vibration, and visual Major environmental impact
with no lasting detrimental detrimental effects. Outside
Atmosphere Minor use of water, fuels and impact at significant nuisance due to uncontained release,
effects. No outside assistance assistance required. Extensive
/Waste/Other energy and other natural levels. fire or explosion with
required. chronic discharge of persistent
resources. detrimental effects. Outside
hazardous pollutant. Results in
Results in the generation of Results in the generation of assistance required.
Significant use of water, fuels the generation of significant
significant quantities of non- significant quantities of
and energy and other natural quantities of intractable
hazardous wastes. hazardous wastes.
resources. wastes.

Minor repairable damage to Moderate damage to Major damage to


Irreparable damage to highly
Cultural Heritage structures/items of cultural structures/ items of cultural structures/items of cultural
Minor repairable damage to valued structures/items/
(Indigenous and significance, or minor significance, or significant significance, or major
commonplace structures. locations of cultural
Modern) infringements of cultural infringement of cultural values/ infringement of cultural values/
significance or sacred value.
values. sacred locations. sacred locations.

Health

Minor complaints or exposure Ongoing complaints from


Major ongoing long-term
during plant shutdown or community. Significant
Insignificant impact on health effects likely to Extreme health risk – potential
Health Effects maintenance. Maximum emission or discharge that
surrounding communities. surrounding communities and for death in community.
occurrence limited to two impacts on surrounding
workers.
times per year population.
Safety
Serious injuries requiring off-
site treatment by medical
Minor injuries, which may Injuries requiring on-site Single fatality. Multiple fatalities.
require self-administered first
practitioner or immediate
Human Health and treatment by medical evacuation to hospital.
aid.
Safety Injured personnel can continue practitioner. Personnel unable
to perform normal duties. to continue to perform duties.

Incident event without causing Production loss or delay up to Production loss or delay of one Production loss or delay for Loss of license to operate or
Production Loss
production loss. one week. week to one month. over one month. ability to produce indefinitely.

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Severe financial penalties or
Financial loss (compensation, Financial loss (compensation, Financial loss (compensation, Financial loss (compensation,
Total Cost of legal liabilities. Financial loss
fines, cost to repair, plant fines, cost to repair, plant fines, cost to repair, plant fines, cost to repair, plant
Impacts or (compensation, fines, cost to
damage) of less than damage) of AED5,000 - damage) of AED50,000 - damage) of AED500,000 –
Incident Event repair, plant damage) of
AED5,000. AED50,000. AED500,000. AED10M.
greater than AED10M.

Severe financial penalties or


Financial loss (compensation, Financial loss (compensation, Financial loss (compensation, Financial loss (compensation,
Total Cost of legal liabilities. Financial loss
fines, cost to repair, plant fines, cost to repair, plant fines, cost to repair, plant fines, cost to repair, plant
Impacts or (compensation, fines, cost to
damage) of less than damage) of AED5,000 - damage) of AED50,000 - damage) of AED500,000 –
Incident Event repair, plant damage) of
AED5,000. AED50,000. AED500,000. AED10M.
greater than AED10M.

Considerable impact: regional National impact: national International impact:


Limited impact: some local public concern; extensive public concern; extensive international public attention;
public concern; some local adverse attention in local adverse attention in the extensive adverse attention in
Slight impact: public
media and/or political media; slight national media national media; international media;
Reputation awareness may exist, but there
attention with potentially and/or local/regional political regional/national policies with national/international policies
is no public concern.
adverse aspects for company attention; adverse stance of potentially restrictive measures with potentially severe impact
operations. local government and/or action and/or impact on grant of on access to new areas, grants
groups. licenses of licenses.

Likelyhood / Frequency
Likelihood Descriptor Probability
Environment Health & Safety

Continuous or will happen


Almost Certain Occurs frequently 5
frequently

Occurs several times per year


Often 5 – 12 times per year 4
in similar industries

Likely 1 – 5 times per year Has occurred at least once 3

Has occurred in similar


Possible Once every 5 years 2
industries

Rare Less than once every 5 years Never occurred 1

ALARP REPORTING FRAMEWORK

ALARP Actions

Residual Risk Category Low Residual Risk Moderate Residual Risk High Residual Risk Extreme Residual Risk

Activity should be modified to Activity should not proceed in


include remedial planning and current form. Reassess the
Activity can operate subject to
action and be subject to need for the task or activity, and
management and /or
detailed EHS assessment. do not proceed with the task
modification. Continue task or
Adopt and implement all without reducing the risk and
No action required, unless activity considering all
practicable risk reduction only with the permission of
escalation of risk is possible. practicable controls to reduce
measures and do not proceed senior management and
Actions Continue task or activity within risk.
without permission of EHS supervision from EHS
existing systems, processes
Representative. Representative.
and controls.

Do not proceed with the task


Active monitoring of the risk Active management of the
without reducing risk and
is required risk is required
EVP permission

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ALARP REPORTING FRAMEWORK
OSH and Environment Hierarchy of Control

Environmental Hierarchy of Control

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ENGINEER’S COMMENT
Reference No.: ADFI-EME-GFTS CES_RA-03_R07_WATER LEAKAGE TEST R7 Date:31/08/2023

Project Name: ldahra 1.2MW Solar Power Project Abu Dhabi


Client: Al Dhara Food Industries Abu Dhabi Project Owner: EMERGE
Consultant: N/A Contractor: Golden Falcon Technical services
Subject: Risk assessment Water leakage test -ADFI-GFTS-CES
Reply to Ref.: ADFI-EME-GFTS CES_RA-03_R07_WATER LEAKAGE TEST R7 Date:31/08/2023

The Status of Submittal is: The document subjected to is Endorsement as noted.

• The contractor must ensure the implementation of the risk assessment and control measures, which should
be communicated to the operatives involved in the task. And acknowledgment record should be present
during the site inspection.
• Subject to Clint Approval

Zafeer Arif Sultan

31-Aug-2023

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