Project description

1. Page 1 REVISION NO: 01
PLUMBING WORK RISK ASSESSMENT
SECTION A
PROJECT DETAILS DOC
NUMBER
EFFECTIVE
DATE
REV: 01
COMPANY CLIENT TEMI CONSTRUCTION REVISION DATE
RISK ASSESSOR NAME APPROVED BY INNOCENT MAREYA
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
SCOPE OF WORK PLUMBING DATE 06/09/2023
SECTIO B: THE RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM
NAME OF RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM
MEMBER
RESPONSIBILITY IN A
PROJECT
LEGAL REFERENCE LEGAL APPOINTMENT
LETTER
PROOF OF COMPETENCY SIGNATURE DATE
Construction Manager CR8(1) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
Designer CR12(1) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
Construction Supervisor CR (8)(7) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
Construction Health and
Safety Officer (Must be
registered with SACPCMP as
a (CHSO)
CR (8)(5) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
Health and Safety
Committee Chairperson
OHSA Section 19(3) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
Health and Safety
Representative
OHSA Section 17(1); GR7 To be nominated,
democratically elected and
legally appointed
immediately after site hand
over
In a Health and Safety File
TRIPLE WEAVE CONSTRUCTION
AND PROJECTS

2. Page 2 REVISION NO: 01
Fall Protection Plan
Developer
CR10(1) In a Health and Safety File
Risk Assessor CR9(1) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
Incident Investigator GAR9(2) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
First Aider GSR3 In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
Fire Fighter Equipment
Inspector
CR29(h) In a Health and Safety File In a Health and Safety File
SECTION C: PERSONS AT RISK AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
TASKED OPERATIVES OTHER SITE PERSONNEL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC YOUNG PERSONS OTHERS LIST EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
Wheel barrow
SECTION D
PROJECT OHS DETAILS
AVAILABLE ADEQUATE REMARKS

3. Page 3 REVISION NO: 01
SECTON E RISK MATRIX
FREQUENCY SCALE SEVERITY SCALE PROBABILITY SCALE
Frequent
occurrence /
daily
(3) Catastrophic (Many fatalities / > 10 Million damage) (8) Has happened before (3)
It has happened
/ monthly
(2) Disaster (Fatal injury / > 1 Million damage) (7) Quite possible (2)
Could occur /
yearly
(1) Very Serious (Reportable Accident / > R100,000 damage) (6) Unusual but possible (1)
Serious (Disability Injury (LTI) / > R100,000 damage) (5)
Important (Non-disabling Injury / > R1,000 damage) (4)
Of Concern (Minor injury / > R100 damage) (3)
SETION E CONTINUING
Yes No Yes No
Scope of Work (Logical steps on how task / work will be
performed)
X X
Procedures: (WI / SOP / Vendor Spec) X X
Training (induction) / Competency certificates? Specific training
identified / other (instructions)
X X Employee’s induction
Special permits required (specify) X X Work Permit
Equipment / Tool Registers / Others (specify) X X Daily and periodic tools and equipment inspections
Code of Practice: X
Other:

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RISK RANKING / PRIORITY FACTOR
If score is 61 to 72 AA AA
Potentially Catastrophic – action needed immediately
.
If score is 49 to 60 A
Potentially Major – action to be taken within 24 hours.
If score is 37 to 48 B
Potentially Serious – action to be taken within 48 hours.
If score is 01 to 36 C C
Potentially Minor – action to be taken within 7 days.

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SECTION F HAZAD IDENTIFICATION, RISK CONTROL AND RATING RECORD
Nr TASKS WITH ALL TASK
STEPS
POTETIAL AND EXISTING
HAZARDS
POTENTIAL AND EXISTING
RISKS
PROBABILITY SEVERITY FREQUENCY SCORE RISK PREVENTANTIVE MEASURES AND
CONTROLS
SITE SPECIFIC
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Demarcate working
area with a
barricading net
using hand tools
•Manual handling
•Ergonomic effects
•Using hand tools:
-Hands injury from
wooden splint
-Hand knocked by
hammer
-Hammering nails
•Unlevelled ground
causing falling
• Snakes.
• Bees & Wasps.
• Possible Ticks
•Sharing of tools – contact
communicable disease
• Back injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
•Hand’s injuries
•Trip and falling injuries
•Snake Bites (Common
venomous Kwa-Zulu
Natal Snakes: Black
mamba, Puff Adder,
Boomslang, Rink Hals,
Green Mamba,
Forest/Black Cobra,
Night Adder, etc).
•Bee & Wasp Stings
causing Anaphylaxis
(allergic reaction)
•Possible Tick Bites
causing tick bit fever/
Lyme disease.
3 6 3 72 AA • Construction
Manager CR8(1) will
ensure Instructions are
given on Manual handling
using Safe Work
Procedure (SWP) for
Manual Handling: Where
load is lifted, bending at
the knees, not the back.
Do not twist body with load
in hands, always carry
load close to the body,
adhere to the
recommended weight limit
(RWL = 1/3 body weight or
25kg).
• All workers to have
valid medicals with
annexure 3 documents
signed and stamped by
Occupational Medical
Practitioner.
• Maintain good
housekeeping and prepare
and separate a lay down
area for stacking and
storage.
• Supervisors will
conduct DSTI’s (Daily
Safety Task Instruction) to
be conducted and
communicated at the
beginning of the shift on a
daily basis. DSTI close out
to be conducted and
attendance registered
signed by all staff.
• Supervisors to
brief staff on snake
awareness and First Aid
Officers must be familiar
with contractor’s snake
bite procedures.
• Supervisors to be
trained in capture and
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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release of snakes (snakes
must not be killed).
• Posters and
awareness campaigns
must be conducted for
snakes, bees, tick, etc.
and must be regularly
discussed in toolbox talks.
• Snake catching kit
to be on site to facilitate
catch and release of
snakes.
• Supervisors to
brief staff on bee and
wasp awareness and First
Aid Officers must be
familiar with contractor’s
bee and wasp sting
procedures.
• Supervisors to
brief staff on tick bite
awareness and First Aid
Officers must be familiar
with contractor’s tick bite
procedures (i.e., If ticks
are found, be patient when
removing a tick from your
skin, follow these steps: 1.
Use Tweezers to grab the
tick close to your skin, 2.
Gently pull back, making
sure the tick’s head is not
left in your skin. 3. Do not
squeeze the tick’s body, if
you do the bacteria may
enter your skin. 4. After
removing the tick, wash
the bite with soap and
water. See a Doctor right
away if you notice any
symptoms of Tick Bite
Fever or Lymes Disease).
• VIRUS/COVID-19
Requirements” and all
Government Rules and

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Regulations including but
not limited to the Disaster
Management Act 57 of
2002 and Regulations are
complied with at all times.
• Social distancing,
wearing of masks at all
times and washing of
hands as detailed in our
COVID-19 management
Plan.
• Provide PPE:
Safety Boots/Shoes, Hard
Hat, Dust Mask, Eye
Protection, Reflective Vest,
2 Piece Long Sleeve
2. Toilets to be
installed using
cement and trowels
• Manual Handling of
equipment and
materials.
• Picking 50 kg of cement
bags
• Contact with mortar
•Musculoskeletal injuries
•Back injuries
•Hand’s injury
•Dermatitis
3 6 2 36 • Construction
Manager CR8(1) will
ensure Instructions are
given on Manual handling
using Safe Work
Procedure (SWP) for
Manual Handling: Where
load is lifted, bending at
the knees, not the back.
Do not twist body with load
in hands, always carry
load close to the body,
adhere to the
recommended weight limit
(RWL = 1/3 body weight or
25kg).
• Develop an
ergonomic plan,
communicate and
implement it.
• Installation of signs
restricting unauthorized
entry.
• Tools Inspector to
inspect and sanitize all
tools. Broken tools to be
removed from site
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

8. Page 8 REVISION NO: 01
• Proper supervision
of work by the supervisor.
• The supervisor to
read understand and
communicate the MSDS
copy to employees
• Ensure Off-loading
area is clear, level, secure
and free from slip trip and
falling hazards.
• Stacking &
Storage Supervisor to be
appointed to control lay
down areas.
• Employees must
have a valid Medical
Certificate of Fitness as
conducted by an
occupational medical
practitioner (including a
completed and Annexure 3
form) and Tetanus
vaccine.
• Provision of safety
glasses, safety gloves,
hard hat, safety shoes and
overalls (long sleeves),
reflective vests and cloth
masks -double layered
3. Basins to be
installed using
cement and trowels
• Manual Handling of
equipment and
materials.
• Basins falling and
backing
• Picking 50 kg of cement
bags
• Contact with mortar
•Musculoskeletal injuries
•Back injuries
•Hand’s injury
•Feet injuries
•Cut injuries
•Dermatitis
3 6 2 36 • Construction
Manager CR8(1) will
ensure Instructions are
given on Manual handling
using Safe Work
Procedure (SWP) for
Manual Handling: Where
load is lifted, bending at
the knees, not the back.
Do not twist body with load
in hands, always carry
load close to the body,
adhere to the
recommended weight limit
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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(RWL = 1/3 body weight or
25kg).
• Develop an
ergonomic plan,
communicate and
implement it.
• Installation of signs
restricting unauthorized
entry.
• Tools Inspector to
inspect and sanitize all
tools. Broken tools to be
removed from site
• Proper supervision
of work by the supervisor.
• Ensure Off-loading
area is clear, level, secure
and free from slip trip and
falling hazards.
• Stacking &
Storage Supervisor to be
appointed to control lay
down areas.
• The supervisor to
read understand and
communicate the MSDS
copy to employees
• Employees must
have a valid Medical
Certificate of Fitness as
conducted by an
occupational medical
practitioner (including a
completed and Annexure 3
form) and Tetanus
vaccine.
• Provision of safety
glasses, safety gloves,
hard hat, safety shoes and
overalls (long sleeves),
reflective vests and cloth
masks -double layered

10. Page 10 REVISION NO: 01
4 Pipes to be
measured and cut
using pipe cutter
and hacksaw on
work benches
• Manual Handling of
equipment and
materials.
• Cutting the pipe with
Hacksaw on the
benches – falling of
pipes
•Musculoskeletal injuries
•Back injuries
•Cut hand’s injury
•Body injuries
3 6 2 36 • Construction
Manager CR8(1) will
ensure Instructions are
given on Manual handling
using Safe Work
Procedure (SWP) for
Manual Handling: Where
load is lifted, bending at
the knees, not the back.
Do not twist body with load
in hands, always carry
load close to the body,
adhere to the
recommended weight limit
(RWL = 1/3 body weight or
25kg).
• Develop an
ergonomic plan,
communicate and
implement it.
• Installation of signs
restricting unauthorized
entry to restrict walking
next to the cutting bench
• Tools Inspector to
inspect and sanitize all
tools. Broken tools to be
removed from site
• Proper supervision
of work by the supervisor.
• Supervisor to
ensure the pipe is
supported.
• The assistance
should ensure to hold the
pipe whilst being cutted.
• Ensure Off-loading
area is clear, level, secure
and free from slip trip and
falling hazards.
• Stacking &
Storage Supervisor to be
appointed to control lay
down areas.
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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• Employees must
have a valid Medical
Certificate of Fitness as
conducted by an
occupational medical
practitioner (including a
completed and Annexure 3
form) and Tetanus
vaccine.
• Provision of safety
glasses, safety gloves,
hard hat, safety shoes and
overalls (long sleeves),
reflective vests and cloth
masks -double layered
5. Copper pipe to be
brazed on site using
flux and brazing kit
•Manual lifting
•Ergonomic issues
• Falling objects
• Brazing without the kit
• Fire
•Fumes
•Musculoskeletal injuries
•Back injuries
•Hand’s injury
•Eye infection
•burns
•Chest problem
2 7 3 42 B • Construction Manager
CR8(1) will ensure
Instructions are given on
Manual handling using
Safe Work Procedure
(SWP) for Manual
Handling: Where load is
lifted, bending at the
knees, not the back. Do
not twist body with load in
hands, always carry load
close to the body, adhere
to the recommended
weight limit (RWL = 1/3
body weight or 25kg).
• Develop an ergonomic
plan, communicate it and
implement.
• The store man or the
appointed tools inspector
to inspect all the tools prior
working.
• Proper supervision of
work by the supervisor.
• Tools inspector
Supervisor to be inspect
tools and equipment prior
use.
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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• Fire watch personnel to be
posted at the working
area.
• Fire extinguisher to be
placed nearby the work
area.
• Provision of safety
glasses, safety gloves,
hard hat, safety shoes and
overalls (long sleeves) and
reflective vests
•Provide PPE: Safety
Boots/Shoes, Sun Hat,
Dust Mask, Eye
Protection, Reflective
Vest, 2 Piece-Long
Sleeves.
6. All PVC pipes to be
glued using PVC
weld
•Manual lifting
•Ergonomic issues
• Falling objects
• PVC weld glue Fumes
• PVC skin contact
•Musculoskeletal injuries
•Back injuries
•Hand’s injury
•Eye infection
•Fumes
•Respiratory system
problems
•Dizziness
•Drowsiness
•Fatigue
•Confusion
3 7 2 42 B • Construction Manager
CR8(1) will ensure
Instructions are given on
Manual handling using
Safe Work Procedure
(SWP) for Manual
Handling: Where load is
lifted, bending at the
knees, not the back. Do
not twist body with load in
hands, always carry load
close to the body, adhere
to the recommended
weight limit (RWL = 1/3
body weight or 25kg).
• Develop an ergonomic
plan, communicate it and
implement.
• The store man or the
appointed tools inspector
to inspect all the tools prior
working.
• Proper supervision of
work by the supervisor.
• The Supervisor to keep
the MSDS and to
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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communicated to
employees.
• Provision of safety
glasses, safety gloves,
hard hat, safety shoes and
overalls (long sleeves) and
reflective vests
•Provide PPE: Safety
Boots/Shoes, Sun Hat, Dust
Mask, Eye Protection,
Reflective Vest, 2 Piece-
Long Sleeves.
7. Install saddles
using drill and hand
tools
•Twisting and turning
•Ergonomic issues
• Poor housekeeping
•Using the drill
• Pinch point
•Musculoskeletal injuries
•Back injuries
•Hand’s injury
•Trip and falling injuries
•Hand injury and nip
points
•Electrical shock
2 7 3 42 B • Construction Manager
CR8(1) will ensure
Instructions are given on
Manual handling using
Safe Work Procedure
(SWP) for Manual
Handling: Where load is
lifted, bending at the
knees, not the back. Do
not twist body with load in
hands, always carry load
close to the body, adhere
to the recommended
weight limit (RWL = 1/3
body weight or 25kg).
• Develop an ergonomic
plan, communicate it and
implement.
• The store man or the
appointed tools inspector
to inspect all the tools prior
working.
• Proper supervision of
work by the supervisor.
• Housekeeping supervisor
be inspect and ensure
good housekeeping.
•Provide PPE: Safety
Boots/Shoes, Sun Hat,
Dust Mask, Eye
Protection, Reflective
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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Vest, 2 Piece-Long
Sleeves.
9. Housekeeping
Cleaning working
area using brooms
• Dust emitted
• Slips, trips from
stones and material
on the floor
Dust being inhaled/
getting in eyes(silicosis)
• Slips, trips and
falls from stones and
material on the floor
•
3 5 2 30 C • Apply a wet process to
reduce dust exposure
• Use dust masks to
prevent inhalation of dust
Contractor to conduct
DSTI’s (Daily Safety Task
Instruction) to be
conducted and
communicated at the
beginning of the shift on a
daily basis. DSTI close out
to be conducted and
attendance registered
signed by all staff.
• Ensure waste is disposed
correctly into an allocated
skip or bin.
• Provide PPE: Safety
Boots/Shoes, Hard
Hat, Dust Mask, Eye
Protection, Reflective
Vest, 2 Piece Long Sleeve
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)
10 All activities • COVID-19 spread
through:
- physical contact
- through sharing of tools
- touching equipment
-working close to one
another no social
distancing
• COVID-19 easily spread
The symptoms include a
combination of:
- Fever,
- Cough,
- Difficulty
breathing,
- Muscle Pain,
- Tiredness.
- Skin rash
- Discoloring of
hands and feet
- Conjunctivitis
Contracting COVID-19
could result in:
- Spreading the
infection to
others,
3 8 3 72 AA •COVID-19 Policy and
COVID-19 Prevention
and Control
Management Plan.
•Avoid close contact with
sick people, especially
people who are coughing
or sneezing.
•Cough and sneeze into
your elbow or in a tissue,
NOT your hand. Dispose
of the used tissue
immediately in a closed
bin and wash your hands
with soap and water.
•Avoid touching your
eyes, nose and mouth
without washing your
hands first.
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)
Compliance
Officer

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- Serious
respiratory
illness
•Regularly wash your
hands with soap and
water for at least 20
seconds OR use an
alcohol-based
disinfectant after
coughing/sneezing,
before eating and
preparing food, after
toilet use, after touching
surfaces in public places
or tools and equipment
on site.
•Practice social
distancing: Maintain at
least 1.5 meters
(Preferably 2m) distance
between yourself and
others, especially
anyone who is coughing
or sneezing.
Site Close Out:
11 Waste disposal in
an accredited land
fill site -Disposal
certificate
• Disposal of waste in an
un authorized site
• Selling waste to local
residents
• Exposure to medical
waste
• Contacting disease
• Sickness from infectious
diseases
• Sickness from
contagious virus
• Environmental pollution
3 8 3 72 AA Construction Manager to
appoint an accredited waste
management service
provider or ensure waste
disposal is monitored to and
from the disposal site,
• Waste manual slips and
waste disposal certificates
should be issued to confirm
proper waste disposal. The
waste disposal certificate to
be kept in a safety file.
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)
12 Packing and
loading tools and
equipment
• Manual handling
• Dust
•Loose material flying
• Back injuries
• Ergonomic injury
• Inhalation of dust
• Serious injuries
2 6 3 36 C • Supervisor to ensure that
all employees are training
in manual handling – where
load is lifted bend at the
knees not back do not twist
body with load in hands,
adhere to the
recommended weight limit
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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(RWL =1/3body weight or
25kgs
• Employees must ensure
that they wear dusk masks
•Supervisor to ensure that
all loose material is put in
bags and dumped by the
office waste segregation
area.
13. De-mobilize from
site
•Manual Handling of
equipment and materials.
•Dust.
•Materials/Objects in the
walkways.
•Fatigue.
•Other vehicles driving
unsafely.
•Inclement Weather.
•Sun
•Manual handling injuries.
•Vehicle Collision &
Damage.
•Collisions with
Pedestrians.
•Material Damage.
•Equipment Damage.
•Slips, trips and falls
•Rain causing slippery
conditions.
•Heat stroke from being
exposed to the sun for
too long and sun burn.
2 8 2 32 C •Responsible 16.2 to
ensure Instructions are
given on Manual handling
using Safe Work
Procedure (SWP) for
Manual Handling: Where
load is lifted, bending at
the knees, not the back.
Do not twist body with load
in hands, always carry load
close to the body, adhere
to the recommended
weight limit (RWL = 1/3
body weight or 25kg).
•Contractor to conduct
DSTI’s (Daily Safety Task
Instruction) to be
conducted and
communicated at the
beginning of the shift on a
daily basis. DSTI close out
to be conducted and
attendance registered
signed by all staff.
•Ensure Off-loading area is
clear, level, secure and
free from slip trip and
falling hazards.
•Stacking & Storage
Supervisor to be appointed
to control lay down areas.
•All workers to have valid
medicals with annexure 3
CR 8(7)
CR 8(5)
CR 8(1)

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documents signed and
stamped by Occupational
Medical Practitioner.
•Stacking and Storing to
only be in designated
areas and Contractor to
develop and implement
Stacking & Storing
Guidelines to cove items
such as Ventilation,
Lighting, Manoeuvring
Space, Stacking
Requirements, Emergency
Exits, Access & egress,
etc.
•Keep to safe speed limit
15km/h when driving on
site.
•All Drivers Licences must
be valid in order to drive
any vehicle.
•All drives are to be warned
about the road conditions.
•All passengers are to
remain seated at all times
with seatbelts fastened.
•At no time will passengers
be allowed to ride on the
back of an open van, truck
or trailer.
•Recommended to have an
alternative driver available
to share driving time
(where required on long
commutes).
•Do Not exceed Speed
Limits, and ensure speeds
are kept to a safe limit
giving the driver enough
time to make an
emergency stop.

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•Drivers are to drive a safe
distance away from the
roads edge to avoid the
vehicle losing control
(Includes no Yellow Line
Driving).
•All Vehicles must be
regularly serviced and in
good working order.
•Inspection Records must
be kept for all vehicles and
plant.
•Drivers must have a valid
Medical Certificate of
Fitness as conducted by
an occupational medical
practitioner (including a
completed and Annexure 3
form).
•“Construction Vehicle” Sign
to be placed on rear of
vehicle.
•Site Office sign posts with
Mandatory PPE signage,
contact details and “no
Unauthorised entry
signage” to be the last
items to be removed from
site to ensure site is still
secure during de-
establishment. Access is to
be controlled by Security to
safe guard the site camp
and to ensure no
unauthorised entry into site
camp area during de-
establishment.
•All hand tools are to be
inspected prior to use and
inspected at least once per
month. Inspections must

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SECTION G: DECLARATION OF INTENT
I, ______________________________________-, testify that this risk assessment is a team’s collective effort and we and my risk assessment team commit to abide by the content of
this document. We shall ensure that this information is conveyed effectively to all the workers who will be involved on site including those of other contractors. We will also ensure that
this assessment is implemented accordingly. Furthermore, we commit to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 0f 2003 as amended and associated
regulations including the Construction Regulations 2014, in particular CR9. This baseline risk assessment will be monitored and updated when:
1. There are new risks identified
2. There is change of equipment
3. There is change in legislation
4. It is reasonably necessary to do so
Signed: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Construction Manager
Signed: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Construction Health and Safety Officer
Signed: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Risk Assessor
be recorded on tool
inspection check sheets.
•During Hot periods, regular
breaks must be taken.
Drinking water must be
made available on site
close to work areas.
• Provide PPE:
Safety Boots/Shoes, Hard
Hat, Dust Mask, Eye
Protection, Reflective
Vest, 2 Piece Long Sleeve
Overall, Gloves.