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Client: M/s. TALEEM MANAGEMENT LLC

Project: GREENFEILD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – DIP FIRST, DUBAI, U.A.E.
Consultant: M/s. AL HASHEMI ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS
Main Contractor: ALHIKMA BUILDING CONTRACTING LLC

Date:30/03/2024 Rev.No:001
RA NO. RA/HBC/02 Employees at risk: All Employees
Operation/ EXCAVATIONS
Task (PLANT & MANUAL)
Location Greenfield International Other persons at risk: Client, Consultant, Sub-contractors & Visitors
School DIP First, Dubai,
UAE
Assessor Risk Assessment Team Property at risk Company / Local Property
Responsible Project Manager Comment:
person
Risk
Risk Rating/Residual
Hazard Risk Rating/Initial Risk
Risk Control Measures Remarks
Risk
L S R Risk L S R
level
level

There is a high risk of

severe crushing Provide comprehensive training to the equipment
injuries when workers operators on the importance of safe maintaining
1. Crush come into contact with distance from the machine during operation.
hazards from the rotating drums, 2 2 4 M

rotating which can result in 3 3 9 H

drums of limb amputations or
Flagman communicates with equipment operators
compactors: fatalities. Likelihood
and others workers to coordinate movement and
is moderate to high,
especially during everyone is aware of potential hazards. They can
operation or signal operator to halt operations if there is any risk
maintenance activities of a worker coming in contact with the compact

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Workers are at high risk
of being struck by flying
debris or moving
2. Struck-by
equipment, leading to
hazards from
severe head injuries,
flying debris or
fractures, or fatalities. 2 3
moving
Likelihood is moderate,
equipment:
particularly in busy work
environments or during
equipment operation.
3. Fall hazards, There is a high risk of
especially when falls from heights,
working at particularly when
heights on working on slopes or
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roller.
Implement exclusive zone
Provide training on safe operating procedures and
the use of personal protective equipment (PPE),
such as gloves and safety shoes.
Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of
equipment to ensure proper functioning of safety
features.
-Establish exclusion zones or barricades to prevent
unauthorized access to areas where equipment is
operating.
- Flagman communicates with equipment
operators and others workers to coordinate
movement and everyone is aware of potential 1 2 2 L
hazards. They can signal operator to halt operations
6 H if there is any risk of a worker coming in contact with
the compact roller.
- Ensure proper signage and warning signals are in
place to alert workers of potential hazards.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment and
machinery to identify any issues that may pose a risk
of flying debris or movement
-Provide fall protection equipment such as
harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points.
- Implement engineering controls such as
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slopes or embankments, which guardrails, toe-boards.
embankments: can result in severe
injuries or fatalities.
Likelihood is moderate,
especially when proper
precautions are not
2 3 6 H 1 2 2 L
taken or when working
in adverse weather
conditions.

Workers face a high

risk of electrocution - Maintain a safe distance from overhead power
when working near lines and underground utilities.
4. Electrocution power lines or
underground utilities, - Take NOC from MEP dept. or PM/CM to allow
hazards if
which can lead to work in the area once there are satisfied that no
working near 2 3 6 H 1 2 2 L
severe burns, cardiac underground/overhead utilities are present
power lines or
underground arrest, or fatalities. - Use non-conductive tools and equipment when
utilities Likelihood is low to working near electrical hazards.
moderate, depending
on the proximity to - Provide training to workers on electrical safety
electrical sources and procedures and the use of appropriate PPE, such as
the presence of proper insulated gloves.
safety measures
5. High- There is a high risk of - take NOC from MEP/PM after they Conduct regular
pressure injuries from accidental inspections and maintenance of high-pressure water
firefighting contact with high- lines to detect and repair leaks or damage
water line pressure water lines, 3 3 9 H 1 2 2 L
- Implement lockout/tagout procedures to de-
hazards, including severe
energize equipment before performing maintenance
including the lacerations, fractures.
or repairs.
risk of Additionally, there is a

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accidental risk of electrocution if - Provide training to workers on the safe
contact or water lines are in close operation of high-pressure water equipment and the
electrocution: proximity to electrical hazards associated with it.
sources. Likelihood is
low to moderate,
depending on the
adequacy of safety
measures and the level
of worker awareness.

There is a high risk of

rollover incidents - Ensure 3RD party trained competent operator to
when operating operators on safe driving techniques and the
6. Rollover
compactors at high limitations of compactors, especially on uneven
hazards for
speeds or on uneven surfaces, and avoid steep slope areas, etc.
compactors,
surfaces, which can 1 2 2 L
especially at result in serious - Conduct regular inspections of compactors to
high speeds or injuries or fatalities ensure proper functioning of safety features
on uneven due to crushing or
surfaces, ejection from the 3 3 9 H
incompetent equipment. Likelihood - Implement speed limits and safe operating
operators is moderate to high, procedures, especially in areas with uneven terrain
particularly during or obstacles.
compaction activities
in challenging terrain.

7.Entrapment There is a high risk of - Conduct thorough assessments of excavation sites

hazards in entrapment incidents 3 3 9 H to identify potential hazards such as unstable soil
excavations or for workers in conditions or the presence of utilities. 1 2 2 L
trenches: excavations or trenches, - Implement proper shoring, sloping, or benching

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which can result in techniques to prevent collapses and protect workers
burial, suffocation, or from entrapment.
crush injuries.
- Provide training to workers on excavation safety
Likelihood is moderate
procedures, including the use of protective systems
to high, particularly
and emergency response protocols
during excavation
activities without
proper shoring, sloping
or support systems in
place.

There is a high risk of

visibility hazards due to - Implement effective traffic management plan
the presence of a larger which include flagmen to minimize the risk of
8. Visibility workforce and collisions and improve visibility for both workers and
hazards with a equipment, which can equipment operators.
larger result in collisions,
3 3 9 H - Use high-visibility clothing, reflective tape, and 2 2 4 M
workforce and struck-by incidents, or
warning signs to increase visibility of workers and
equipment other accidents.
equipment.
present Likelihood is moderate
to high, particularly in - Provide training to workers on the importance
busy work of maintaining situational awareness and
environments with communicating effectively to avoid accidents in
limited visibility. crowded work areas

9. Workers face a high - Conduct thorough site assessments to identify

Environmental risk of injuries due to potential environmental hazards and implement
hazards such as unstable ground appropriate control measures.
2 2 4 M 1 2 2 L
unstable conditions such as - Provide training to workers on recognizing and
ground landslides or responding to environmental hazards, including

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conditions or inclement weather emergency procedures.
inclement conditions like heavy
- Monitor weather forecasts and implement work
weather: rain or snow, leading
stoppages or evacuation procedures when
to slips, falls, or being
conditions become unsafe.
trapped. Likelihood is
moderate, especially
in areas prone to
natural disasters or
extreme weather
events.
Workers are at high
risk of overexertion or
10. musculoskeletal
injuries due to lifting - Provide training on proper lifting techniques and
Overexertion heavy objects or ergonomic work practices.
or performing repetitive 1 2 2 L
3 3 9 H - Implement mechanical aids such as carts to
musculoskelet motions, leading to reduce the need for manual lifting.
al injuries strains, sprains, or
from lifting chronic pain - Rotate workers through different tasks to
heavy objects conditions. Likelihood minimize prolonged exposure to repetitive motions.
or repetitive is moderate to high,
motions especially in jobs that
involve manual labor
or repetitive tasks.
Workers face a high risk - Provide access to shaded areas and encourage
11. Heat of heat-related illnesses frequent breaks in cool environments.
stress or such as heat exhaustion
dehydration, - Supply ample quantities of drinking water and 1 2 3 L
or heat stroke due to
especially in 3 3 9 H electrolyte-replenishing beverages.
prolonged exposure to
hot climates
high temperatures and

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inadequate hydration, - Implement heat stress prevention programs,
leading to severe health including acclimatization schedules and training on
complications or recognizing symptoms of heat-related illnesses.
fatalities. Likelihood is
moderate to high,
especially in regions
with hot climates or
during summer months.

Operators of small - Ensure operators wear appropriate non-slip

compactors face a high
risk of slip and fall
injuries due to slippery
12. Slip and surfaces or uneven
fall hazards terrain, leading to
for operators fractures, sprains, or
of small concussions. Likelihood
compactors is moderate to high,
especially in wet or
muddy conditions.
footwear with good traction.
- Avoids compaction on muddy or wet surfaces
- Maintain compactors in good working condition 1 2 2 L
3 3 9 H to prevent leaks or spills that could create slippery
surfaces.
- Provide training on safe operation techniques
and the importance of maintaining stability while
operating compactors.

13. Tripping - Keep work areas clear of debris and obstacles to

Operators and workers
hazards for walking alongside minimize tripping hazards.
operators compactors are at high - Mark out designated walkways or paths for
walking risk of tripping hazards 3 2 6 H operators to follow when working alongside 1 3 3 M
alongside due to obstacles or
compactors.
compactors and uneven ground
other workers surfaces, leading to - Provide training on hazard awareness and the
trips, falls, or collisions importance of maintaining a clear and organized
in the
with equipment. work environment.
compaction
Likelihood is moderate

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area to high, especially in
cluttered work areas

Language or cultural - Implement same language team or interpreters

barriers can hinder to facilitate communication among workers with
effective different language backgrounds.
communication among
- Encourage cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in
workers, leading to
the workplace to foster better understanding and
14. Language misunderstandings,
collaboration. 2 2 4 M
or cultural errors, or delays in 3 3 9 H
barriers in conveying important - Use visual aids, symbols, or standardized
communicatio information. Likelihood procedures to supplement verbal communication
n is moderate to high, and enhance clarity.
especially in diverse
work environments or
where language
proficiency varies.

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6 & 9 = High Risk

Risk Likelihood Risk Rating
Rating 3 & 4 = Medium Risk
3 2 1 Severity
1 & 2 = Low Risk
3 9 6 3
Severity

Major
Risk Rating = S X L = R 3
Injury/Pollution/Damage
2 6 4 2
2 Minor/Pollution/Damage/Loss
1 3 2 1
1 Injury/Low Damage/Loss

Likelihood

3 Likely

2 Possible

1 Never/Very Unlikely

Hierarchy of Control (Controls identified may be a mixture of the hierarchy in order to provide minimum operator exposure)

Elimination Eliminate the hazard.

Substitution Provide an alternative that is capable of performing the same task and is safer to use.
Engineering Controls Provide or construct a physical barrier or guard or technical measures
Administrative Controls Develop policies, procedures practices and guidelines, in consultation with employees, to mitigate the risk.
Provide training, instruction and supervision about the hazard.
Personal Protective Personal equipment designed to protect the individual from the hazard.
Equipment

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