Risk Assessment - Installation of Sewerage Pipes

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PAARL SEWERAGE WORKS AND SEWERAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE: PROC/RA/01

LEPHALALE MUNICIPALITY PUMP STATION NO1. A AND B, PUMP STATION 23 AND Effective Date. Rev. Date
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RISK ASSESSMENT Rev Approved by Signature
Activity: Installation of Sewerage Pipes in a Live Line 00 CEO
Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

CONTROL MEASURES
IDENTIFIED (Without Controls) (With Controls) Person
No ACTIVITY People Involved
HAZARDS/RISKS Risk Risk Risk Risk Responsible
L S L S
Score Rating Score Rating
1. Ensure that the load is within the lorry

crane capacity. 2. Ensure that the lorry can
contain the load.
1. Damage to crane
& lifting gearsdue
Assess the weight Wrong Assessment to overloading.
and CG of the load of Weight
2. Injure other
workers
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1. RA Briefing for all workers.

Arrange proper 1. Body Injury 2. Select proper lifting gear 3. Anchor Point
lifting gear to be Wrong Selection 2. Property Check
used damage
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1. To be carried out be qualified rigger

Falling from height (if 2. Pipes must be strapped and secured
Hook up lifting
rigging is required to 3. Appropriate PPE used (hand Glove etc.)
gear as Hand & finger
be performed on the 4. Select correct lifting gear for the task (size and
coordinated with injury
lorry) Improper capacity)
Crane operator
handling 5. All loose items on the lorry must be secured /
removed
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Fatality / Bodily 1. Set up out rigger fully

Lorry crane toppled 2. Qualified Driver
Lifting of pipe onto injury
Faulty lifting gear 3. Barricade lifting area
Lorry. Hand & Finger
Struck By Object 4. Lifting equipment in good working condition
Injury
(with valid cert), and within Safe Working Load.
5. Swing slowing 6. Safe Work Practice for Manual
Handling
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Transport from Crash Pipe Accident Road 1. Observe Speed Limit.

Point A to Point B Fallen Pipe fell off the traffic accident 2. Qualified Driver.
lorry 3. Load must be properly secured, tied down.
4. All lose item must be cleared from the lorry or
tied down before transportation.
5. Firmly secured the pipe within the load capacity
of the lorry crane
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Unloading the load 1. To be carried out be qualified rigger

Falling from height (if
(Hook up lifting 2. Appropriate PPE used (hand Glove etc.)
rigging is required to Hand and finger
gear as 3. Select correct lifting gear for the task (size and
be performed on the injury
coordinated with capacity)
lorry) Improper
Crane operator) 4. All loose items on the lorry must be secured /
handling
removed
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Lifting of pipe off Lorry crane toppled Fatality / Bodily 1. Set up out rigger fully Qualified Driver
the Lorry Faulty lifting gear injury 2. Barricade lifting area
Struck By Object Hand and Finger 3. Firm and solid ground
Injury 4. Lifting equipment in good working condition
(with valid cert), and within Safe Working Load
5. Swing slowing – observed SWP
6. Safe Work Practice for Manual Handling
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Load in position, Falling from height Hand & Finger 1. Use Proper PPE
Removal of lifting (if rigging is Injury
gears required to be
performed at
height) Falling
lifting gears
Improper handling
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CONTROL MEASURES
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1. Delivery/ collection drivers shall be subject to

McLaren induction/Training with regards to
traffic management.
2. Ensure exclusion zone is set up around the
preparation work area and all plant
movement and checked by supervisor
3. Always use the pedestrian access provided
4. Traffic light batons shall be provided for banks
man at night
5. All plant to have a fully trained banks man
Plant and Traffic present all times.
Delivering,
movement 6. No plant to reverse without banks man.
unloading and Operatives
7. Ensure access route are sufficient and safe to Site Eng.
storing of PVC Pipe
1  Run over by use. Supervisor,
and fittings using Staff/visitors 3 4 12 Medium 1 4 4 Low
vehicles/plants 8. Do not take rest in or under vehicles Foreman,
pickup and
 Hit by reversing 9. Proper barricade and safety signboard
unloading by
provided on open excavation
manual handling equipment
10. All vehicles must be fitted with reverse alarm /
 Overhead
Flashing light.
obstructions
11. The work place and all access to be well
 Vehicle break down
illuminated.
 Property damage
12. Enforce Speed limit
 Collision with other 13. Ensure all vehicles entering the site is properly
vehicles
maintained and reported if found any defect
 Personal injury 14. Ensure materials are secured/tied in pallet
 Fatality trolley to avoid fall from trolley.
Accident due to poor
lighting and visibility
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(operation at night
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1. Eliminate the need for manual handling by

using mechanical aid.
2. Reduce the weight of a load to limit force
exertion
3. If unsure of the load weight, check with
supervisor.
1. Musculoskeletal 4. Ensure proper manual handling procedure Supervisor,
Manual Handling disorders Operatives 5. Ensure adherence with sufficient and Foreman, Site
2 Medium appropriate PPE. Low
2. Hand injuries involved in work 3 4 12 1 4 4 Eng.
3. cut & bruises 6. Limit load carrying to 20kg per person
7. Supervisor must make sure while manual
handling load individual task and environment
to be considered to reduce the risk of manual
handling.
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1. Ensure accesses are kept clear at all times.

2. Housekeeping to be carried out regularly
throughout the day when required
3. Supervisor to ensure operatives are stacking
material neatly and stacks are stable and in a
safe condition
Operatives 4. Provide adequate lighting especially during Supervisor,
 Slips, Trips and fall night hours
Staff/storekeeper Foreman,
3 Material storing  Poor house keeping 3 4 12 Medium 5. Appropriate space is allowed around storage 1 4 4 Low
Site Eng.
areas for employees to move around safely
without the risk being trapped between
stacked materials.
6. Maintain good housekeeping.
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CONTROL MEASURES
L S L S
1. STARRT card briefing must before start the

activity
2. Ensure the PTW in place.
3. Ensure proper working platform with
complete fall protection
4. Ensure Full body harness and 100% Tie off
5. Ensure the scaffold platform is properly
erected with "Safe to use" tag.
Work at height 6. Ensure castor wheels are locked
7. Hand tools must be secured/tethered
8. Work materials strictly not allowed to be
Installation of  Fall form height stored on platform except for working tools
drainage Pipe Operatives/Staff/ 9. Ensure avoid over reaching and climb on
Supervisors
(PVC) with  Falling objects Visitors handrail.
4 3 4 12 Medium 1 4 4 Low Foreman, Site
accessories fittings Others 10. Ensure unauthorised person not allowed to
Eng.
using mobile  Over loading modify the scaffolding and if needed to any
Tower changes then must be modified by trained and
 Protruding objects certified scaffolder.
11. Ensure safe access to the working platform
 Access & egress 12. Scaffold access must be free from obstruction
13. Ensure sufficient illumination in work area
14. Ensure while fittings the GI clamp and
brackets operatives must safely use drill
machine to avoid finger injury.
15. Ensure that working near fragile surface
special care of body and eye protection with
necessary PPE.
16. Must clean the debris after completion the job
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and maintain good housekeeping.
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1. Only light work, off short duration and work

in which the operative can maintain secure
hand and foot hold can be undertaken form
a ladder
2. Never try to overreach with any ladders
Falling from height
3. Check the ladder is of suitable quality for
industrial use and is in good condition
4. Maintain a minimum of 3 points of contact
with stepladders at all times
(feet/thighs/hands)
5. If possible avoid the use of stepladders at a
working height of 2 meters and more.
6. Check the ladder legs (and stays) are fully
Operatives/ Supervisor
Use of Ladder deployed or locked (depending on type) to
5 Staff/ 3 4 12 Medium 1 4 4 Low Site Eng.
maintain maximum base dimensions and the
Working on Uneven Foreman,
step ladder is orientated to provide
ground
maximum stability.
7. Stepladders/ladders has to be used on
leveled ground/firm base
8. Ensure that during using ladder from the top
2 step is blocked to avoid climb on that.
9. The ladder securely fixed to prevent slipping
outwards or sideways or securely footed at
Falling objects
all times.
10. Person must hold the ladder while another
operative working on it
11. 8) Materials should not be placed above the
thread of ladders/step ladders
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12. Do not carry any materials in one hand while

climbing or getting down from ladder
13. Ensure the area under the ladder is
barricaded especially if it is being used in a
public area.
14. Ensure the ladder is electrical insulated
podium type if working in live services
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L S L S
1. Ensure that all chemical substances have a

COSHH assessment
2. Refer SDS prior to any handling of hazardous
substances and ensure SDS is easily accessible
at site while working with chemicals.
3. Ensure chemicals are properly stacked.
4. Ensure all chemical containers are properly
labeled.
 Spillage/ soil
5. Spill kits to be available at site.
contamination
6. Ensure operatives use the correct PPE
7. Competent person to oversee the storage, use
 Burns
and disposal of hazardous materials.
 Contact with skin
Use of Glue 8. Ensure that correct welfare/first aid facilities Supervisors
Operatives using
6 Solvent, 3 4 12 Medium are available in the area i.e. washing 1 4 4 Low Foreman,
 Acute/Chronic solvent
(Hazardous facility/eye wash. SiteEng.
adverse heath
Substance) 9. Proper and adequate PPE to be used always
effect.
10. Ensure all chemical containers are properly
 Fire labeled.
11. Adjust work schedules so that workers are not
overexposed to a hazardous chemical.
12. Wear respiratory protection
13. Ensure proper and adequate PPE to be used
always.
14. Ensure smoking only in designated area
15. Ensure appropriate Firefighting equipment’s
are in place and easily accessible
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1. All portable electrical equipment must be PAT

tested and color coded. Make sure the test
dates are visible on the equipment.
2. Ensure all disk shall be appropriate and expiry
date is over.
3. Ensure all power tools are in good condition
and appropriately maintained
 Damaged Sockets
4. PTW to be obtained, prior to commencing the
& cable insulation.
task
 Electrocution
5. Damaged industrial sockets and power cables
 Electric shock
must be removed.
 Short circuit &
Use of power tools Burns 6. Ensure the electrical cable is not damaged and
Supervisor
such as  Trip/Fall Operatives and has not been repaired with insulating tape or
7 3 4 12 Medium 1 4 4 Low Foreman
Grinder/Cutter &  Noise staff unsuitable connectors.
Site Eng.
Drill machine,  Hearing loss 7. Ensure cables from power tools shall be
 Vibration organized so as not to present a tripping
 Dust hazard
8. Only trained competent operatives to operate
the power tools.
9. Ensure proper and regular maintenance of
equipment that takes account of noise
10. Ensure proper hearing protection always.
11. Make sure people use the right tool for the
job and are trained to use it correctly
12. Ensure defective tools that require
maintenance is reported for repair or
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replacement.
13. Instruct workers to keep their hands warm
and dry, and to not grip a vibrating tool too
tightly.
14. Ensuring proper job rotation and limiting time
operatives working with power tools and hand
tools.
15. Use dust mask
16. Ensure proper earth leakage protection is
provided.
17. All power tools must be 110V to be ensured.
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1. Arrange adequate drinking water and rest

shelter
2. Drink plenty of water with electrolyte
 Heat exhaustion. 3. If feel something unusual immediately inform
Working under  Heat stroke supervisor and report to site clinic.
High temperature  Dehydration 4. Make shift to operate the routine work Site Eng.
Workers
8 Direct sun light Personal injuries due 4 4 16 High 5. Do not allowed alone work 1 4 4 Low Supervisors,
Dusty to high temperature, 6. Frequent breaks Foreman
High wind  Sunstroke & 7. Proper supervision available
Tiredness 8. Correct PPE must use
9. Provide heat stress training
10. Conduct tool box talk
11. Proper signage for drinking water
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1. Ensure proper night work permit is obtained

2. Proper lighting system should be in place
3. Ensure proper Communication / Coordination
and close supervision
4. Industrial safe torches to be available for
emergency situations
 Poor visibility due 5. High visibility Traffic Vest for personnel’s in Site Engr
Working at night to darkness / poor Operatives/staff night shift Supervisor
9 time illumination 3 4 12 Medium 6. Avoid lone working and always ensure buddy 1 4 4 Low
Foreman
 Lone worker system while working at night
7. Employees to be trained and understand
McLaren Crises plan.
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1. Risk assessment must brief to the

operatives.
2. Ensure permit obtained for pressure
test.
3. All pressure tests must be conducted
with due regard for the safety of life and
property.
4. Precautions should be taken to see that
people not directly engaged in the
testing operations remain out of the test
area during the test period.
Hydro test
High-pressure leak of
5. During pressure testing events, distinct
water Site eng
All operatives warning signs, such as DANGER – HIGH
10 Failure of hydraulic 4 4 16 High 1 4 4 Low Supervisor
Pressure Testing involved in work PRESSURE TESTING IN PROGRESS must
test pump Foreman
be posted at the test work area with
Electric shock
exclusion zone .
Electrocution
6. Check that all high points have a tap or
vent to facilitate removal of air during
filling and that these are all closed.
7. Blank, plug or seal any open ends and
close all valves at the limits of the test
section of the piping.
8. Start to fill the piping and then ‘walk’ the
route of the piping under test,
continuously visually checking for leaks
and by listening for the sound of
escaping air
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9. Release air from all the high points

systematically through the system to
completely fill it with water
10. Check that the test gauge is functioning
correctly has been calibrated and has
the correct range of the test pump.
11. Check that a suitable hose is available
for draining the system
12. Before attempting test, Supervisor will
review the test specifications and
procedures with the Test Inspector and
any other relevant personnel to be
certain that all equipment is adequate,
and duties are organized and
understood
13. All the electric live service must be
temporary isolate to avoid electric shock
and electrocution
14. STARRT talk must conduct by supervisor
15. PPE must in use with face shield
16. Ensure proper grounding and earthling.
17. After completion of the pressure test,
release the water and disconnect all the
temporary connections and close both
ends
18. Exclusion zone must be removing and
remove the danger signage after
completion of pressure test.
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1. Hand tools should be visually inspected for

defects, prior to use.
 Improper selection 2. Never use damaged, blunt or broken tools to
of hand tools. avoid injury.
 Damaged and 3. Select right tools for right Job Site eng
Defective Hand 4. Ensure no Homemade or makeshift tools to be Supervisor
tools. used at site Foreman
Use of Hand tools  Hand injuries Operatives/Staff 5. Remove from service any tool that shows
11 3 3 9 Medium 1 3 3 Low
 Pinch point signs of damage or defect
 Ergonomics 6. Ensure Hand tools are Stored in accordance
 Repetitive strain with the manufacturer’s instructions.
injury 7. Ensure hands are not in direct line of fire while
working with hand tools
8. Ensure appropriate PPE at all times.
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RISK ASSESSMENT & CONTROL GUIDELINES
1. Executing Steps:
1.1. Planning
a) Construction and SHE team must ensure that hazard identification is complete.
b) Construction and SHE team must prioritize the hazard issues, which are of significant in nature. (It means that
risks have well established legal requirements, potentially high risks).
c) Construction and SHE team to prepare the risk assessment plan for the priorities identified hazards for these
potential high risks.
1.2. Risk Assessment

Risk is the probability of an event occurring in a given set of circumstances. The ‘event’ is an exposure to hazard. The
hazard is the potential to cause harm. The risk assessment is the technique of evaluating not just the likelihood of an
event occurring, but also the outcome will be in terms of injury, loss, damage or harm.
1.3. Risk Assessment Process
The process of carrying out a risk assessment should be as follows.
1. Identify the hazards.
2. Identify who might be harmed and how.
3. Evaluate the risk and implement the control measures.
4. Record the significant findings.
5. Review the assessment and update if necessary.
1.4. Examination of the Hazards and Risk Associated
 Competent staff must be used in examining the risk associated with the identified hazard.
 Competent staff should examine following aspect to determine the risk involved:
o Examine the existing control measures in place.
o Identify employees at risk.
o Likelihood of risk.
o Severity
o Risk level and their tolerability.
1.5. Evaluating the risk:

Once the necessary information has been obtained on the hazards encountered by work activities, next stage is to
access the risks.
1.5.1. Risk Rating Score
Risk rating score is a combination of two factors.
 The severity of the risk that could injure persons or cause damage to plant.
 The likelihood of the risk that it could happen (Probability).
RISK RATING = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY

NOTE: Each activity has to be assessed for the risk value for determining the level of Severity and likelihood are mentioned in
the table below.
No Injury Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
(1) Injury (2) Injury (3) Injury (4) (5)
1 2 3 4 5
Rarely (1)
Unlikely (2) 2 4 6 8 10
LIKELIHOOD
Possible (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Likely (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Almost
5 10 15 20 25
Certain (5)
RISK LEVEL:
Low Medium High
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PAARL SEWERAGE WORKS AND SEWERAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE: PROC/RA/01

RISK ASSESSMENT Rev Approved by Signature

Activity: Installation of Sewerage Pipes in a Live Line 00 CEO

Base Risk Ranking Residual Risk Ranking

1. Ensure that the load is within the lorry

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1. RA Briefing for all workers.

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1. To be carried out be qualified rigger

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Fatality / Bodily 1. Set up out rigger fully

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Transport from Crash Pipe Accident Road 1. Observe Speed Limit.

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Unloading the load 1. To be carried out be qualified rigger

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1. Delivery/ collection drivers shall be subject to

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1. Eliminate the need for manual handling by

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1. Ensure accesses are kept clear at all times.

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1. STARRT card briefing must before start the

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and maintain good housekeeping.

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1. Only light work, off short duration and work

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12. Do not carry any materials in one hand while

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