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Who and how?
Sr. No Task / Hazard Control Measures Risk Rating Action by?
(Risk) P S RR
P S RR
Ensure Banksmen control all reversing vehicles and
vehicles leaving the site. All vehicles leaving the site
should leave in forwarding gear only. All drivers of
vehicles are to abide by site-specific rules about
speed restriction etc. i.e., 5mph. On-site pedestrian
routes to be established particularly at the site
entrance and where plant and operatives’ interface.
Where practically possible all deliveries are to be
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1. Traffic Management notified in advance. Where reasonably practicable all
(All) – Vehicle Impact injuries 2 6 12 1 6 6 Engineer/For
traffic movement off-site (waste transfer, plant
delivery etc.) to be limited to the quieter periods of man/Others
the day. Lane management required to undertake the
demolition of the buildings abutting the road. Heras’s
fencing used to create an exclusion zone. Banks issued
with 2-way radios control traffic flow during active
demolition. Only when the machine driver confirms
safe vehicle passage will vehicle movements be
allowed to pass.
All site personnel will wear the minimum mandatory 1 5 5 HSE/Project
PPE: Hard hat, Hi visibility vest/jacket, safety boots Engineer/For
2. PPE (All) 2 5 10 and gloves. Other items of PPE such as Light eye man/Others
protection are also available and will be worn as and
when necessary.

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Ensure controls to eliminate or reduce dust emissions 1 4 4 HSE/Project

are in place as noted on the safety plan or method Engineer/For
statements. Use of man/Others
3. Dust (All) – Inhalation by dust suppression when saw cutting etc., water
2 4 8
operatives and others bowsers to keep areas damp, specific water sprays to
working areas and sheeting of loads in transit should
be implemented.

Ensure goggles and suitable dust masks are worn as HSE/Project

(A) – Damage per the attached PPE Assessment. Ensure controls Engineer/For
2 4 8
to Eyes are suitable and man/Others
sufficient to control airborne particulate
Establish exclusion zone/ hearing protection zone, HSE/Project
limiting access using barriers and signage. Engineer/For
(All) Public nuisance,
4. Noise Restrict numbers of people in the working zone man/Others
damage to operatives 2 5 10
Ensure all operatives within the zone wear hearing
hearing. protection to
BS EN 352

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(A) - Falls from height
(MEWP) - Whole body
5. Working at Height
(A) - Falls from height
(“Aluminium mobile scaffold
access towers”) - Whole
body
(A) – Falling objects - Head
injury
6. Soft Stripping Cuts, Grazes & Abrasions
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Certificates are in place. MEWP hired from a
reputable supplier, all certification and record of tests
is in place. Operatives trained and competent in the
use of hired equipment. The MEWP is suitable for the
task and is located on suitable stable ground.
2 5 10
Operatives trained in the use of full-body harnesses.
Operatives wearing full-body harnesses with lanyards.
Lanyard attached to the platform. Operatives carrying
out the works from the confines
of the platform (do not lean outside).
The access tower is securely footed, and stabilizing 1 4 4 HSE/Project
legs are fully extended as per the manufacturer’s Engineer/For
instructions, the access towers have edge protection man/Others
installed consisting of a main top rail and
2 5 10
intermediate guard rail. The main guard rail height is
at least 950mm above the edge, the intermediate
guard rail does not have a gap of more than 470 mm.
Toe-boards are fitted they are at least 150mm.
A suitable rescue plan and suitable equipment are in HSE/Project
place in case of any type of emergency. All persons Engineer/For
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involved in a rescue operation knows their part and man/Others
the procedures to follow.
1 5 5 HSE/Project
Ensure operatives are aware of the hazards that may
be present when handling abandoned waste in Engineer/For
2 5 10 man/Others
particular foot penetration etc. Ensure correct PPE as
per the attached PPE assessment are always worn.
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Issue operatives with and ensure they wear 1 4 4 HSE/Project

appropriate PPE together with instructions to wash Engineer/For
Contact with Toxic Materials 2 5 10 before eating, drinking or smoking. Ensure that no man/Others
asbestos materials are disturbed during any removal
of adjacent soft strip materials if applicable.
Ensure a safe system of work is in place and is HSE/Project
explained to all operatives. Employ good Engineer/For
housekeeping, Safe clear access routes to be man/Others
Slips, Trips and Falls 2 5 10 identified within and around the structure, these
areas must be checked regularly and any hazards
identified must be rectified promptly. The end of the
shift ensures all tools etc. are removed.
Ensure correct PPE as per attached PPE assessment. 1 5 5 HSE/Project
Foot Penetration injuries 2 4 8 Good housekeeping. Footwear must have mid sole Engineer/For
protection and toe protection man/Others
Where services within proximity are required to be 1 4 4 HSE/Project
left LIVE for the duration of the works, they must be Engineer/For
identified, and their location documented before man/Others
Contact with LIVE services 2 5 10 commencement. The site manager must ensure that
all operatives and plant operators are
aware of their location and the controls that are
required to ensure their protection.
Contact with LIVE services Strict permit to works system in place, the site 1 4 4 HSE/Project
manager must ensure that all operatives and plant Engineer/For
–Electrocution, fire, 2 5 10
operators are aware of their location and the controls man/Others
explosion that are required to ensure their protection

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(All) Premature collapse of
part or all of the structure,
Floor overloading
7. Mechanical Demolition
Debris falling onto machine
operator
Debris falling onto others
adjacent to the site and
operatives on site – Head &
foot injuries
Operatives Slips, trips and
8. Removal of ACM’s falls. Release of asbestos
fibres
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The site supervisor and machine operator to carry out 1 4 4 HSE/Project
a walk around the survey. Ask advice if not sure of Engineer/For
building and or structures construction. To minimize man/Others
the risk of overloading the floor materials will need to
2 4 8 be cleared regularly, works will be stopped, and the
materials cleared from the floor into safety exclusions
zones below. Ensure through good supervision that
the work is being carried out according to the Method
Statement.
Ensure that the machine is large enough to carry out HSE/Project
the work at arm’s length, or that the machine can Engineer/For
reach the structure safely by creating a raised man/Others
1 6 6 platform (hardcore base). Banks-men will use
two-way radios to keep in constant communication
with the plant operator during the demolition phase.
Machines have highly reinforced cabs.
Ensure the physical barriers to prohibit unauthorized HSE/Project
persons into the working area are effective. Ensure Engineer/For
the warning signs posted are visible. Banks-men will man/Others
2 5 10
use two-way radios to keep in constant
communication with the plant operator during the
demolition phase.
Ensure all works are carried out following the Control HSE/Project
of Asbestos Regulations 2012, all current guidance Engineer/For
2 5 10 and industry best practice. man/Others
EXCLUSION ZONE: Erect physical barriers to the
working area to prevent unauthorized access during
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the works with signs displayed depicting men at work

/ or Access Prohibited warning signs.
The site supervisor and machine operator to carry out
walk-around inspection of the working area. Ensure
any adjacent structures will remain unaffected and
safe.
Ensure the floor slab has been cleared, is clean and
free from obstructions. Ensure the slab is adequately
dampened before the commencement of the works.
Ensure that the machine is large enough to carry out
the work at arm’s length and that the machine can
reach the required elements of the structure safely.
Ensure fibre and dust reduction through pre-wetting,
knockdown water sprays. Clear away cut down
sections progressively. Do not allow tracking or
travelling of plant and machinery on asbestos debris.
The correct RPE/PPE should always be used
(Disposable coveralls (Type 5), Rubber gloves, Safety
boots, Sandstrom half-face masks, Glasses, Hard Hat,).
Carry out background and personal air monitoring to
ensure control measures are effective.
Ensure a dedicated and segregated area is allocated 1 5 5
for changing machine attachments. Ensure the HSE/Project
9. Changing of Quick Hitch Operatives working within
2 6 12 machine operator is fully trained in the use of the Engineer/For
Attachments the area quick hitch system on the machine. Ensure the site man/Others
supervisor is aware of his responsibility to ensure that

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all machine operators on site carry out daily

Burns to operatives,
Operative’s clothing 2 5
catching fire
10. Oxy / Propane Cutting
Bottles exploding 2 6
Adjacent combustible
materials or structures 2 6
Catching fire
inspections on the quick hitch.
Ensure the hot work permit system is implemented 1 4 4 HSE/Project
and signed off at the end of the works. Ensure Engineer/For
firefighting equipment is on hand during all cutting man/Others
works. Ensure that all cutting operatives are
competent in their task and have had sufficient
10 information, instruction, training & supervision. Fire
extinguishing medium to be present at all Hot Work
Locations (Fire Extinguishers). Ensure permit is signed
off. Cold cutting should be employed as an
alternative, wherever practicable. PPE to be used as
per the attached PPE assessment.
All cutting equipment i.e., guns, bottles to be fitted HSE/Project
with correct safety valves and flashback arrestors. All Engineer/For
full and empty gas bottles to be stored in a safe area, man/Others
12 preferably within a secure compound. Propane to be
separated from oxygen by a minimum of 3 meters.
No storage of bottles within the immediate boundary
of any site.
Inspect surrounding vicinity and remove combustible HSE/Project
materials wherever Practicable. Spread sand to the Engineer/For
area below the cutting area if permissible. Adopt a man/Others
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permit to work procedure for all works. EXCLUSION
ZONE: Erect physical barriers and warning signs
around/below the area of works. The operative must

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ensure that the work area has adequate ventilation

for the task at hand. To reduce the risk of an
uncontrolled fire no hot works must be undertaken
within one hour of lunch or the shift ends. Ensure
permit is signed off.
Ensure goggles and suitable dust masks are worn as HSE/Project
per the attached PPE Assessment. Ensure controls Engineer/For
(A) – Damage to Eyes 2 4 8
are suitable and sufficient to control airborne man/Others
particulates.
Establish exclusion zones limiting access into working 1 4 4 HSE/Project
zone. All operatives within the working zone to wear Engineer/For
Operatives- personal injury 2 6 12
eye protection, hearing protection, dust mask. Dust man/Others
suppression to be employed. Clear debris regularly
Establish exposure using HSE HAVS calculator HSE/Project
11. Using Held Tools (Including Use suitable well-maintained equipment Engineer/For
percussive tools) Hand Arm Vibration 2 5 10 Periodic monitoring of equipment Screening of man/Others
operatives and regular monitoring Rotation of labour
with adequate breaks from use of the tool.
1 5 5 HSE/Project
Ensure all equipment and cables are regularly
Electrocution 2 6 12 Engineer/For
maintained and tested
man/Others
Only competent and trained operatives to use the 1 4 4 HSE/Project
tool. Changing of blades by trained personnel only. Engineer/For
12. Abrasive Wheels (Stihl saws) Operatives. Shattering of the Blades are to be checked every time before use. man/Others
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blade, improper use, fire Goggles are to be worn by the user when cutting.
Petrol driven equipment is to be filled in a controlled
manner in conjunction with a drip tray and spill kit.

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Ensure the work area is free from combustible

materials. Do not leave the equipment running and
unattended.
This disease can be fatal if not treated soon enough. 1 4 4 HSE/Project
It can be caught from contact with urine from infected Engineer/For
rats. Therefore, all on-site are made aware that man/Others
13. Weil's Disease (Leptospirosis) hygiene is essential as a means of avoiding the
Site personnel 2 5 10
disease. Wash hands before eating and cover all open
cuts in the best way to protect against Weil’s disease.
Before works commencing a Tool Box Talk will be
delivered to all site operatives.
Physical protection of the apparatus achieved by 1 4 4 HSE/Project
placement of steel skip to completely cover the Engineer/For
14. Damage to borehole apparatus Asset damage 2 5 10 apparatus. The soil then heaped over the apparatus man/Others
including the exposed horizontal pipe extending from
the borehole

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The Risk Matrix

Likelihood
Consequences People Assets Environment Reputation A B C D E
5-Catastrophic Multiple Fatalities Extensive Extensive Effect International 10 15 20 25
5
damage impact
4-Severe Single fatality or Permanent Severe damage Severe Effect National impact 8 12 16 20
4
total disability
3-Critical Major injury or health effects Major damage Major Effect Major impact 9 15
(long term or permanent partial 3 6 12
disability)
2-Marginal Minor injury or health effects Minor effect Minor Effect Minor impact 4 6 8 10
2
leading to LTI/RWC/MTC
1-Negligible Single injury or health effects, Slight effect Slight Effect Slight impact 2 3 4 5
1
requiring first aid

Likelihood Descriptor to assist in Qualitative Assessment of Likelihood/Frequency of Occurrence.

A Has occurred in similar industry worldwide, or judged likely to have occurred.
B Has occurred regionally within similar industry, or judged likely to have occurred.
C Has occurred at ORG, or judged likely to have occurred.
D Has occurred several times at ORG., or judged likely to have occurred.
E May occurred several times at same ORG Plant/Location., or judged likely to have occurred.

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