MVL USA INC, QATAR

Repair Comm Infrastructure Manhole

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Activity/Work Task: Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code)
Earthworks
Project Location: AL-UDIED US BASE Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number: FA570223F0080 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 04-05-2024 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
LAWRENCE OMISAKIN Catastrophic E E H H M
Prepared by (Name/Title):
(HSEM) Critical E H H M L
Marginal H M M L L
Reviewed by (Title): Christhoper J.C (PM)
Negligible M L L L L
- Notes: Operatives must have completed the Project HSE Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC
Induction, and other applicable trainings prior to deployment. (See above)
- Pre-task instructions will be conducted every start of shift and at “Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss,
each new task. or accident and identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, RAC Chart
- Effective measures shall be implemented when working under Seldom or Unlikely.
extreme weather conditions; prevent heat stress/hypothermia. “Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or E = Extremely High
accident did occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Risk
Minimum PPE Requirements: Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
- Hard hat, Safety Glasses, Safety boots, High-visibility vests Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or M = Moderate Risk
Specific PPE are indicated in this AHA where required L for each “Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall highest
L = Low Risk
RAC at the top of AHA.

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Activity Potential Hazards
No.
Working in and around
Survey,
excavation
1 Marking
Working near plant and
layer/level
vehicle
Unsafe Behavior (Injury)
Circulation (Slip, Trip, &
Fall)
During all the
Manual Handling
operation/
(injury/Squeeze)
Preparation of
2 Work
Gesture and Postures
(injury/Plan)
Co-Activity
(Injury/Collision)
• Underground utilities
• Working with moving
Excavation
3 plants
• Noise
Dust
Trenches (1.2m- Underground utilities not
2m) depth identified. Dig permit not
secured before excavation.
Lack of proper traffic
management system,
4 man to observe area being excavated for any undiscovered services.
improper signal device i.e.
reverse alarm and
revolving light on plant.
Consequence
Injury from falling into
excavation or
Being hit by a moving
vehicle/plant
Workers are not Wearing
adequate PPR.
No supervision, person not
competent
Obstruction around the
workplace
Lack of lighting in the
workplace.
Lifting load in an award
position.
Working in an awkward
position. For a long time (In
Extension…)
Traffic Disturbance
Personal injury /property
damage from
• Collusion with moving
plants and vehicle
• Striking underground
services
• Slip, trip and fall
Impact with underground
utilities,
Physical or serious injuries
because of being hit by
moving plant or any other
workers in the vicinity
Responsible
Control Measures
Party
➢ The open edge of excavation shall be barricaded, and no one
shall work close to the edge of excavations.
➢ Marking out areas near plant vehicle movement area shall be Site Engineer/
isolated via physical barriers or controlled by banksman.
site Supervisor
➢ PPE such as safety shoe, reflective jacket and helmet must be
worn by all those involved in the activities
➢ Mandatory PPE Shall be worn on site (Coverall helmet, Safety Shoes
& High visibility Vest.)
➢ Strict supervision shall be required for the whole duration of the
operation (charge hand never leave the workplace during operation)
➢ Conduit is storage safely and not left lying around as a trip hazard only
the amount of conduit to be used straight away is taken to the
workplace. Others are left in storage until they are required.
Safety Officer/ site
➢ No work is Permitted if lighting is not enough. Extra lifting is not Supervisor
enough.
➢ Intervention of specialized workers + Mechanical equipment shall be
Prioritize + load of 20kg or more shall not be lifted by a single person.
➢ Ergonomic adaption of work strains + small break /changing task
➢ Special description shall be taken while on the road by the provision of
banks man & barricaders + limit vehicle access + speed limitation.
➢ Obtain excavation work permit from HSE department before
commencing the work and site supervisor shall make sure the permit,
Method statement and TBT on method statement/risk assessments are
available at site.
➢ Competent supervision must be available during work.
Safety Officer/ site
➢ Identify and mark the underground utilities before starting the
Supervisor
excavation and protect the utilities (If any) during work.
➢ Provide adequate protection for open pits such as hard barriers, adequate
hazard warning signs (Danger Deep Excavation), mini flashlights if the
trench is near to live road.
➢ Only manual excavation to be done in areas where there is presence of
underground utilities.
➢ Equipment operation shall only be under the guidance of a competent
banks man.
➢ PPE such as safety shoe, reflective jacket, dust mask. goggles and
helmet must be worn by all those involved in the activities
➢ Use scanning machines to locate underground services and mark.
➢ And a permit to excavate must be issued before work commences.
➢ A copy of permit must be always available in the working area.
Supervisor/safety
➢ Hand-digging measures to be used to expose existing services. Banks
Officer, site
engineer
➢ While excavation Banks man to ensure safe equipment movement.
➢ Do not allow workers to work near to the near to the equipment.
➢ Barricade area with safety signage and warning light. Equipment.
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Working around
1. Falling Hazard.
5 the trenches or
2. Sharp objects
Excavated areas
dust
Slip, trip, and fall.
Overexertion and muscle
Bedding,
6 compaction, and pain
backfilling
Exposure to snakes,
rodents
Leveling and Strains, sprains, injuries.
compaction with exposure to dust and noise,
reversible plate Physical injuries
compactor/ Physical or serious injuries
Compaction Roller when workers are hit by
Machine/Equipmen plant or equipment.
t from site.
7 Supervisor & HSE
Unauthorized operation
Un guarded Rotating
Use of Plate
parts.
8 compactor
Vibration
Noise
Dust
Use of fuel
Moving traffic
Operatives and
plants/vehicle close to the
live traffic
Working close to
9 Live Road
Dust
Foreign object particles
Material falling from
moving vehicles.
Workers
Personal injury /property
damage from
Collusion with moving plants
or vehicle
Cave in
Fall into excavation.
Material/equipment fall from
height.
Slip, trip and fall.
Personal injury, Slip, trip and
fall.
Injury from unguarded
moving parts
Health hazard from Vibration,
Noise, dust
Personal injury,
Fatality, Property damage
from traffic accident
➢ Traffic management must be in place before the start of work.
➢ Danger signage shall be provided at the working area.
➢ Warning lights shall be positioned around the excavated area.
➢ Open trenches shall be well protected or barricaded. Site Engineer
➢ Proper housekeeping shall be done at the beginning and at the close of
Supervisor
the Job. Safety Officer
➢ Sharp Object shall not be kept within the trenched unsafely.
➢ Safe access and egress shall be provided into the trenches.
➢ Rotate compaction tasks to minimize worker exposure to continuous
manual handling.
➢ Good housekeeping shall be utilized to avoid tripping hazards created
by the debris.
➢ Workers to be self-conscious/alert of the working environment. Safety Officer/ site
Supervisor
➢ Keeping the back upright for some minutes before bending again
➢ Clear work areas of equipment, tools, construction debris and other
materials
➢ All operators must use dust masks, gloves, ear protection, and safety
shoes at all times.
➢ The use of loose clothes and jewelry must not be allowed, and proper
monitoring must be done by the charge hand.
➢ Proper inspection of the equipment must be carried out every day
Site Engineer,
before the start of work and if any damage is found it must be removed
Activity
➢ Breaks must be given at intervals for the operators as soon as the
operator discovers that is fingers started to tingle from the vibration.
➢ The operator must stop using the equipment to flex its muscles, hands,
finger to keep them warm to allow blood circulation.
➢ When backfilling is going bank man shall keep watch when using
compactors.
➢ Compactors will be operated by competent operators.
➢ The supervisor and operator shall make sure the plant is equipped with Safety Officer/ site
guards on all rotating parts. Supervisor
➢ Operator shall use heavy duty hand gloves, ear protection and dust mask
in addition to his mandatory PPEs.
➢ All Road diversions, Detour and working close to live road shall be
carried out as per approved detour plan and permit.
➢ All activity shall be carried out under competent supervision only.
➢ A competent banks man must be present in the vehicle/plant
movement area.
➢ Pedestrian and vehicle routes shall be segregated so far as reasonably
practical and shall be clearly marked with signs and barriers.
➢ All work shall be carried out within the work zone (hard barrier) no Safety Officer/ site
Supervisor
one will be allowed to go to live road.
➢ All employees shall follow instructions and attend training on site
traffic management and logistics.
➢ Avoid reverse movement.
➢ All employees should always wear high visibility jackets.
➢ No workers shall be allowed to cross live roads, always be away from
live road and adjacent barriers.
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Dust Accumulation
. Noise Body injuries or death
Final Grading falls from some level
to lower-level trench.
. Edges, tranches, and
depressions
10 . improper access to work
area
. Respiratory hazard
Emergency No available notice boards All personnel and work force
procedure/First posted at the sites.
Aid Lack of responsible person
in case of emergency.
Missing emergency vehicle
11 Unavailability of First
Aider
Working in Physical Injury due
climate Weather Exposure to Hot Weather
(sandstorm-dust and
skin/eye irritation
12
General Slips, Trips and Falls Fire
Housekeeping of Discarded materials / Falling,
site waste.
Materials poorly stored / Tripping Hazard
untidy.
13 Work areas not
maintained.
Poorly lighted work areas.
Inappropriate footwear /
clothing.
➢ Do not move any barrier or signs from its location.
➢ Ensure adequate lighting provided during night activities.
➢ Do not store or keep any loose materials close to live road, do not
throw any materials on live road.
➢ Heavy equipment such as cranes, boom loaders, excavators, back hoes
should not swing/extend their booms/arms towards live road direction
at any time. Banks man must control/guide the operators
Serious health / ➢ Water should be applied at least three times a day or more, Supervisor/safety
depending on the atmospheric conditions. Also, to be aware of Officer sec.
the quantity of water applied and prevent excess water that can
cause erosion problems.
➢ Use ear plugs to prevent noise pollution and other ear problems.
➢ Instruct workers to stay clear of edges.
➢ No one is permeated underneath loads handled by digging
equipment’s and stand away from vehicle that are backing.
➢ Access must be free and clear from material.
➢ Appropriate PPE such as dust mask or face cover shall be used.
➢ Established Contact for key personnel for Emergency Situation Safety Officer/
➢ Ensure ALL are aware & understood the Emergency Procedure Supervisor
& Plan during formwork installation works.
➢ Ensuring the First Aid kits box is always available.
➢ Stand-by Certified First Aider (if works commencing at the night
shift operation)
➢ Trained First Aider Team to be arranged & deployed before
commencing works.
➢ Emergency vehicle must be standby should in case of emergency need.
➢ Ensure adequate training among emergency rescue team
➢ Ensure workers to replace fluids being used from the body by taking Safety Officer/
All workers exposed under appropriate drinking water. Supervisor
direct sunlight. ➢ Ensure appropriate dress code in cold/hot weather.
➢ The Management Team must ensure that all working and testing
crew/personnel should follow client safety instructions and respond to
their safety policy.
➢ Ensure close monitoring by the activity supervisor and assigned safety.
➢ Ensure proper site timing while working as approved by the Site
Management Team.
➢ Site of works to be always kept neat and tidy.
➢ Keep the area organized and tidy at all times.
➢ Waste to be immediately placed into waste containers.
➢ / Receptacles.
Supervisor/safety
➢ Store all materials securely and tidy.
Officer
➢ Ensure all work areas are properly lit.
➢ Wear appropriate footwear and clothing to prevent.
➢ Segregation of materials
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