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CORE Engineering consultancy RISK ASSESSMENT
Project Design & Build Upgrading of Existing Punitive &Reformatory Buildings Complex, Al Wathba Phase – 1 On Plot # P5
Employer MUSANADA Contract No.
Consultant: CORE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Date:
Contractor M/s Ghantoot Tpt & Gen. Cont. L.L.C. (Building Division) Document No.
RISKASSESSMENT TEAM PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES
NAME DESIGNATION SIGNATURE NAME DESIGNATION SIGNATURE
Zafeer Arif OSH Eng Sifyan M Abdul kareem Resident Engineer
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Mobilization of
Employees
Parking at live
road
Unfamiliar with the
local situation and
the Safety rules
Unfamiliar to the
nature of work and
weather condition
Lack of training
Younger workers
Medically not fit
Employees 3 2 6 M
 Site OSH induction course mandatory
for all working in this project.
 Vehicle should be park at safe area
with reverse mode.
 Proper training and guidance for all
new Employees
 Minimum PPE must be worn at site
inspection.
 Follow site safety rules.
 Follow the traffic safety regulations.
 Medical Check up to be done.
 Special care for young people and
should not be involved in high risky
work.
Managemen
t 1 1 1 L
OSHAD-SF– Codes
of Practice CoP
44.0 Traffic
Management and
Logistics – Version
3.0
OSHAD-SF –
Codes of Practice
CoP 08.0 – General
Workplace
Amenities – Version
3.0
2 OFFICE WORK
Personal injures –
Work – related
upper limb
disorders-
Manual Handling –
Electrocution/Fire
–
Environmental –
Employees
3 2 6 M
1. Work stations are designed for
safety, using ergonomic principles,
and overcrowding will be avoided.
2. First-aid equipment available at all
times when work is being done in
offices, and trained first-aiders will be
provided where reasonably
practicable to do so.
3. Records maintained of routine fire
inspections and the maintenance and
testing of fire fighting equipment.
4. Competent persons acting as
marshals will be appointed as
appropriate. Heating & ventilation
systems will be monitored to ensure
Main
contractor
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1. Occupational
Safety and Health
Abu Dhabi System
framework OSHAD-
SF CoP 53.1,
2. Ministerial Order
No 32 / 1982 (to
protect employees
against
occupational
hazards (artical -
3,7,9,17)
3. OHSAS
18001:2007

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3the working environment is
comfortable.
5. Fire emergency exit routes
established adequately signed and
kept free of obstruction.
6. An emergency action plan
prepared and published for each
office, and practiced at stated
intervals.
7. Dangerous parts of machinery are
suitably guarded.
4. Federal Law 8
(1980) UAE Labor
Law
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Using the
printer(changin
g printer
cartridge,
loading paper )
Defective
equipment
Strain and sprain ,
Electrical shock ,
Contact with toner
CORE
Employees
visitor
3 2 6 M
1. Ensure correct use and
maintenance of the equipment.
2. Do not overload the equipment with
excessive amounts of paper.
3. Be cautious when handling or
folding paper,
GTGC
CORE
1 1 1 L
1. Occupational
Safety and Health
Abu Dhabi System
framework OSHAD-
SF CoP 53.1 OSH
construction
management plan,
CoP 4.0 First aid &
medical
emergenicies
treatment
2. Ministerial Order
No 32 / 1982 (to
protect employees
against
occupational
hazards (artical -
3,7,9,17)
3. OHSAS
18001:2007

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4. Federal Law 8
(1980) UAE Labor
Law
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Using the
printer(changin
g printer
cartridge,
loading paper )
Defective
equipment
Strain and sprain ,
Electrical shock ,
Contact with toner
secretary &
documents
controller
3 2 6 M
1. Ensure correct use and
maintenance of the equipment.
2. Do not overload the equipment with
excessive amounts of paper.
3. Be cautious when handling or
folding paper,
Office staff
Document
controller
1 1 1 M
1. Occupational
Safety and Health
Abu Dhabi System
framework OSHAD-
SF CoP 53.1 OSH
construction
management plan,
CoP 4.0 First aid &
medical
emergenicies
treatment
2. Ministerial Order
No 32 / 1982 (to
protect employees
against
occupational
hazards (artical -
3,7,9,17)
3. OHSAS
18001:2007
4. Federal Law 8
(1980) UAE Labor
Law
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Using the hole
puncher,
scissors,
stapler &
guillotine
Cuts or piercing
from sharp edges
Office staff
Document
controller
3 2 6 M
1. Correct use and maintenance of
the equipment.
2. Do not overload the equipment with
excessive amounts of paper.
Office staff
Document
controller
1 1 1 M
1. Occupational
Safety and Health
Abu Dhabi System
framework OSHAD-
SF CoP 53.1 OSH
construction

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3. Be cautious when handling or
folding paper,
management plan,
CoP 4.0 First aid &
medical
emergenicies
treatment
2. Ministerial Order
No 32 / 1982 (to
protect employees
against
occupational
hazards (artical -
3,7,9,17)
3. OHSAS
18001:2007
4. Federal Law 8
(1980) UAE Labor
Law
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Using Display
Screen
Equipment
Repetitive Strain
Injury, eyesight
deterioration
office staff
Visitor
3 3 9
H
1. Operator takes regular breaks form
their machine.
2. Recommended standard
equipment and accessories are used.
3. Regular assessments of operator’s
workstations are carried out.
Office staff
Document
controller
Visitor
2 2 4 M
1. Occupational
Safety and Health
Abu Dhabi System
framework OSHAD-
SF CoP 53.1 OSH
construction
management plan,
CoP 4.0 First aid &
medical
emergenicies
treatment
2. Ministerial Order
No 32 / 1982 (to
protect employees
against

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occupational
hazards (artical -
3,7,9,17)
3. OHSAS
18001:2007
4. Federal Law 8
(1980) UAE Labor
Law
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Electrical
connections
Electricity
Fire
Office staff
Document
controller
Visitor
3 3 9 H
1. Installation, maintenance and
repair of electrical services done by a
competent electrician. And lack out
tag out system in place.
2. The entire generator effectively
earthed and a competent electrician
should test the effectiveness of the
earth.
3. All temporary electricity supplies
(generators) are installed Earth
Leakage Circuit Breakers.
4. The lengthy supply cables for
movable plant and portable tools are
protected from damage.
5. Supply cables are routed clear of
construction work and be protected
against traffic movement.
6. The electrical persons wearing the
necessary personal protective
equipment’s.
7. Electricians received additional
training in the above standards and
HSE guidance material, toolbox talks
will be given at regular intervals.
Main
contractor
2 2 4 M
1. Occupational
Safety and Health
Abu Dhabi System
framework OSHAD-
SF CoP 53.1 OSH
construction
management plan,
CoP 15 Electrical
safety
2. Ministerial Order
No 32 / 1982 (to
protect employees
against
occupational
hazards (artical -
3,7,9,17)
3. OHSAS
18001:2007
4. Federal Law 8
(1980) UAE Labor
Law

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8. Operatives not permitted to work
alone on live systems.
9. Signs warning of electrical hazard
displayed on supply units.
8
Working in Hot
& Humid
Conditions
Heat Rash due to
Non wearing of
appropriate PPE.
Engineers,
Visitors 3 4 12 H
 Ensure that all Employees wear thin
and breathable clothing, preferably
cotton.
 Advice Engineer to wear light colored
clothes
 Ensure that the clothes are washed
on regular basis.
Managemen
t
OSH
engineer
1 3 3 L
OSHAD-SF – CoP
11.0 – Safety in
the Heat – V 3.0
OSHAD-SF –
Element 6 -
Emergency
Management
OSHAD-SF –
Element 2 - Risk
Management
OSHAD SF-
Element- 5 –
Training and
awareness and
competency
OSHAD-SF – COP
4.0 – First Aid and
Medical
Emergency
Treatment - V 3.0
Acclimatization
Engineers,
Visitors 3 3 9 H
 Allow time for acclimatization starting
with a lower workload or shorter
working duration, and gradually
increasing the workload or duration
over a number of days.
 Strict supervision and monitoring is
required all the time by the
managment.
Managemen
t
OSH
Engineer,
HR staff,
1 2 2 L
OSHAD-SF –COP
08.0 – General
Workplace
Amenities – V 3.0
OSHAD-SF – CoP
11.0 – Safety in
the Heat – V 3.0
More Workload
Engineers,
Visitors 3 3 9 H
 Reschedule tasks requiring the
wearing of thick or vapor
Managemen
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OSHAD-SF – CoP
11.0 – Safety in
the Heat – V 3.0

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impermeable clothing to cooler
periods of the day.
 Reorganize the work to reduce
intensity and pace of bodily
movement of the workers.
 Employees to take rest and frequent
breaks in between
OSH
Engineer,
HR staff,
&
Individuals
Lack of Information
, awareness
Engineers,
Visitors 3 4 12 H
 Display heat awareness signage,
 Increase awareness for the workers
and engineers by posting signage
and trainings, toolbox talks
 Train workers regarding heat stress,
precautions to be taken to prevent
heat stress using HAAD materials.

Main
contractor,
OSH
Engineer,
HR staff,
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OSHAD-SF –
Element 2 - Risk
Management
OSHAD SF-
Element- 5 –
Training and
awareness and
competency
OSHAD-SF –
Element 6 -
Emergency
Management
Musanada Key
HSE
Requirements
Emergency
response
Workers,
Engineers,
Visitors
3 5 15 H
 Ensure that all personnel are trained
regarding the emergency situation
faced during working in hot
conditions.
 Ensure that there is an emergency
vehicle on site at all times.
 Ensure that emergency procedures
are displayed in rest areas, notice
boards, offices, site.
 Ensure that the procedures are well
communicated with the workers.
Main
contractor
CORE
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OSHAD-SF –
Element 3 –
Management of
Contractors
OSHAD-SF –
Element 2 - Risk
Management
OSHAD SF-
Element- 5 –
Training and
awareness and
competency
OSHAD-SF –
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 Ensure that there is a fully equipped
first aid room with a certified advance
first aider.
Emergency
Management
Musanada Key
HSE
Requirements
Heat Illness ,
Heat Stroke,
Dehydration ,
Humidity
Workers,
Engineers,
Visitors
3 4 12 H
 Ensure that the TWL (Thermal Work
limit) is measured on site on daily
basis and that precautionary
measures are taken depending on the
level of working zone readings. ( TWL
Reading
 > 220- Unrestricted zone
 140-220- Acclimatization zone
 115-140- Buffer Zone.
 < 115- Withdrawal zone.
 Permit to work system to be in place if
the TWL limit goes below 115 w/m2.
 Ensure that the TWL (Thermal Work
limit) is measured on site on daily
basis and that precautionary
measures are taken depending on the
level of working zone readings. ( TWL
Reading
 > 220- Unrestricted zone
 140-220- Acclimatization zone
 115-140- Buffer Zone.
 < 115- Withdrawal zone.
 Ensure that Employee are provided
with sufficient shelter / shaded areas
on site. If shaded shelter can’t be
prepared on work zone then
umbrellas to be provided.
 Ensure that the workers increase the
intake of salt in the food provided that
Main
contractor –
CORE
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OSHAD-SF–COP
2.0 – Personal
Protective
Equipment - V 3.0
OSHAD-SF – COP
4.0 – First Aid and
Medical
Emergency
Treatment - V 3.0
OSHAD-SF –COP
08.0 – General
Workplace
Amenities – V 3.0
OSHAD-SF – CoP
11.0 – Safety in
the Heat – V 3.0
OSHAD-SF –
COP 17.0 – Safety
Signage and
Signals – V 3.0
OSHAD-SF–
COP 21.0 – Permit
to Work Systems
- V 3.0
OSHAD-SF - COP
30.0 – Lone
Working and/or in
Remote Locations
– V 3.0
OSHAD-SF –
Element 3 –
Management of
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they are not suffering from
hypertension.
 Ensure that Oral Rehydration
solutions are provided to the workers
working in hot n humid conditions.
 Ensure that Employees are provided
with water thermos with cool drinking
water.
 Ensure that the site adhere to the
UAE Ministry of Labour requirements
for a midday break during the
summer months for employees
working outside. Signage to be
displayed and Employees to be made
aware regarding the same.
 Ensure appropriate availability of
appropriate fluids (e.g. potable water)
for the employees to maintain
hydration levels;
 Ensure an allowance is made for self-
pacing of work and appropriate rest
breaks are provided to exposed
employees;
 Ensure that in the event an employee
is suffering from a suspected heat
related illness they have immediate
access to medical attention.
 Ensure that An advance first Aider is
there on site at all times.
OSHAD-SF –
Element 2 - Risk
Management
OSHAD SF-
Element- 5 –
Training and
awareness and
competency
OSHAD-SF –
Element 6 -
Emergency
Management
Musanada Key
HSE
Requirements
Emergency
situations
Fire
Collision
All personnel
3 4 12 H  All personnel to be safety inducted.
Main
Contractor
CORE
1 3 3
OSHAD-SF –
Codes of Practice
CoP 17.0 – Safety
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Electrocution
Failure to
Evacuation
 Train and inform all employees
regarding fire Emergency Evacuation
Plan.
 Initiate and maintain good
housekeeping
 Ensure that all materials used in porta
cabin construction are fire rated.
 Ensure that enough firefighting
equipment are made available on
site. ( Fire Ex., Fire Hose Reel)
 Ensure that fire alarm and Fire siren
are available on site and are fully
functional.
 No smoking in non-designated areas.
 Ensure that smoke detectors are
installed inside all offices.
 Ensure that Employees are trained-
how to fight fire, what to do in case of
an emergency
 Ensure that enough assembly points
are made available on site and
access to them is kept clear at all
times.
 Ensure emergency numbers are
posted at strategic locations.
 Ensure that Evacuation plan is posted
on notice boards and all are informed
about it during inductions.
Signals – Version
3.0
OSHAD-SF –
Codes of Practice
CoP 43.0 –
Temporary
Structures -
Version 3.0
OSHAD-SF –
Codes of Practice
CoP 08.0 –
General
Workplace
Amenities –
Version 3.0
OSHAD SF-
Element- 5 –
Training and
awareness and
competency
OSHAD-SF –
Element 6 -
Emergency
Management

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Risk Assessment handover
Date: _ _ / _ _ /_ _ _
I have read, understood and accept the conditions of this Risk Assessment.
Name of Job Supervisor/Foremen/Site Engineer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
All operatives involved with this job must sign below
I have read, understood and accept the conditions of this method statement and Risk Assessment.
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