HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT

HAZARD OR IDENTIFICATION AND RISK OR IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM
Master Risk Assessment
Assessment Type: Occupational Safety, Health & Fire Safety
Facility Name: Facade Mock-Up site works and construction
of Mock-Up building
Assessment Date: 01 June 2023 Next Review Date:
Risk assessment to be reviewed
when conditions change
Assessment By: Signature
Description of Work: Master Risk Assessment Approved By: Signature
Likelihood
Consequences
Consequence (C) X Likelihood (L) = Risk Level (RL)
Insignificant
(1)
Minor
(2)
Moderate
(3)
Major
(4)
Catastrophic
(5)
Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5 Risk Level
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10 15-25 Extreme Risk Activity should not proceed in current form/ condition.
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15 8-12 High Risk
Activity should be modified to include remedial planning and action
and be subject to detailed HSE assessment.
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20 4-6
Moderate
Risk
Activity can operate subject to management and modification.
Frequent/ Almost
Certain (5)
5 10 15 20 25 1-3 Low Risk No immediate action required, unless escalation of risk is possible.
Tasks/
Factors
POTENTIAL
HAZARDS
RISKS
FACTORS FOR
HARM
CONTROL MEASURES/PRECAUTIONS L S RR
L S IR
1. Office
Safety.
 Inappropriate layout
or lack of awareness
resulting in poor
posture being adopted
when using Display
Screen Equipment
(DSE)
 Working for prolonged
periods without
change of posture or
Work related upper
limbdisorder (WRULD).
4 3 12  Desk setup is ergonomic. DSEs should beinstalled at proper
level. Display top should be at user eyes’ level.
 Regular breaks to get up and move around.
 User chair should be ergonomically suitable, (adjustablefor
seat height, forwarding backward movement of backsupport,
should have head rest and revolving type).
 User chair should have proper arm rest. It should be sit-inchair.
 Use wrist support where required.
 Larger display should be preferred and its light should be
adjusted properly to avoid eye strain.
 Work should be planned.
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Use of Display Back pain.
screen
equipment Risk of fatigue, eyes pain
(DSE) and Stress.

Sufficient break.  Office safety training.
1. Office
Safety
Slips and trips
 Obstructions, trailing
cables, spillages, worn
or raised floor
coverings etc. on
walkways.
 Poor office layout and
storage arrangements
resulting in insufficient
movement space.
Risk of injury e.g. sprains
and fractures if trip and
fall.
2 2 4  Work areas should be kept clear of obstructions.
 Any spillages should be cleaned up immediately.
 Cleaning/ washing of floors should be done before start of
work and if sometimes it is required to clean floor, area
should be secured by barriers and warning signage
posted.
 All areas should be well lit.
 Any hazards such as torn mats, trailing cables, defects to
floor coverings, faulty lighting etc. should be reported
immediately to the admin manager.
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1. Office  Using incorrect
handling techniques
when handling office
items (deliveries,
boxes, filing etc.).
 Poor workstation
layout and insufficient
working space
resulting in poor
posture.
 Individuals with health
conditions, previous
back injuries etc.
affecting ability to
safely handle items.
Risk of back pain and work- 4 4 16  Manual Aids (trolley) should be used to transport boxes of
paper or other heavy items.
 Using low shelves for storing heavy items and use high
shelves for light items only.
 Training in manual handling techniques should be
provided for anyone who undertakes lifting of heavy loads
manually.
 Workers with back pain should avoid manual handling of
heavy items.
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Safety related upper body
Disorder (WRULD).
Manual
handling of Risk of hand foot injury due
paper, office to material handling and
Equipment. fall.
1. Office  Damaged portable
electrical appliances,
their cables, plugs e.g.
lamps, fans,
photocopier,
extension leads, PC
etc.
Risk of electrical shock, 3 5 15  All portable electrical equipment must be tested for
electrical safety at regular intervals by competent person
and labelled with the date of the test.
 Electrical cables and plugs should be regularly visually
inspected by the user for damage.
 Any defective equipment should be reported immediately
to the responsible person e.g. Logistic manager or
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Safety electrocution or burns
resulting in fatality or
Use of
Electricity.
severe injuries.
Risk of fire due to
substandard and poor
electrical installation or

System overloading. supervisor then suitably labeled and taken out of use until
the repair has been carried out.
 Electrical equipment must always be operated in
accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
 Fixed permanent socket should be preferably used for
DSEs.
 GFCIs should be installed on all electrical circuits and all
electrical circuits grounding should be ensured.
1. Office
Safety
Other
activities those
may cause fire.
 Unsafe storage of
COSHH & combustible
materialscoming into
contact with or in
close proximity to
heat sources.
 Portable heaters in
unsafe condition
and/or inappropriately
located.
 Over accumulation of
rubbish.
 Over loading of
electrical sockets.
 Inappropriate action
in the event of
discovering a fire or
on hearing the fire
alarm.
Risk of smoke inhalation or
burns if trapped in office
during fire resulting in
multiple fatalities or severe
injuries.
Risk of Fire.
3 5 15  The storage of empty cardboard boxes / cartoons
shouldbe kept to an absolute minimum.
 Proper store for COSHH & combustibles materials” if
any”.
 Heating Equipment should be switched off when not in
use for long periods.
 All portable electrical equipment must be tested for
electrical safety at appropriate intervals by competent
personnel.
 The fire alarm system should be installed in all offices and
maintained in good working condition.
 A Well-planned inspection program should be
implemented.
 Suitable firefighting equipment should be installed and
inspected at regular intervals and crew trained in its use.
Regular monitoring of continuous working equipment by
competent personnel should be ensured full time.
 Emergency lights should be installed at all locations and
inspected by competent personnel at regular intervals.
 Records for all inspections should be maintained.
 Area Fire wardens must be appointed to cover offices and
general areas.
 Everyone must be acquainted with the Emergency
evacuation procedure for his area. Specific Emergency
evacuation routes plan and guidance signage should be
displayed close to the doors of the offices or in the
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Risk of burns.
Risk of eyes or respiratory
problems.

corridors.
 Emergency contact numbers should be prominently
displayed at different locations.
 Emergency fire mock drills should be conducted.
1. Office
safety
Filing Cabinets
 Can topple over if
loading is unbalanced.
 Cabinet drawers that
have been left open
could be a trip hazard
Risk of injury and
property
Damage.
2 4 8  Filing cabinets should be loaded from the bottom up to
maintain stability.
 Loading activity will perform under construction &
safety supervision.
 Where filing cabinets are of the type that allows more
than one drawer to be opened at a time, they must be
labeled with a warning of a tipping risk.
 Drawers should be closed immediately after use.
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1. Office
Safety
Working
environment
 Too hot/cold working
environment.
 Insufficient space
among furniture to
move around.
 Lighting, insufficient
or of the wrong type
or wrongly located.
Risk of general discomfort
due to unsuitable work
environment, other injuries
on lower body due to
insufficient space among
furniture and Eyestrain due
to unsuitable lighting.
2 4 8  The temperature of the office should be kept within a
comfortable range, preferably at 26 Degrees F.
 Office should be adequately ventilated.
 The space provided should be sufficient to enable free
movement around the office, and for carrying out general
tasks.
 The lighting levels should be adequate for the tasks
undertaken.
 Window blinds should be fitted where necessary to adjust
lighting levels.
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1. Office
safety
Welfare
facilities
 Inadequate hygiene
and welfare facilities.
 Biological hazards due
to the use of sit on
toilets.
Risk of general discomfort
or stress or exposure to
biological hazards.
2 4 8  Toilets should be supplied with suitable water, soap and
towels, and deficiencies reported to and rectified by the
cleaning staff. Toilets flooring should be slip resistant.
Sufficient ventilation and lighting arrangements should be
made.
 Toilets should be regularly cleaned/ disinfected and log
maintained.
 Suitable and sufficient Drinking water should be available.
 No smoking policy should be implemented in the offices.
 A designated smoking area should be provided.
 Staff members with certain skin diseases should be
instructed to use a separate toilet.
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1. Office
Safety
 Moving, cutting or
other dangerous parts
Risk of cutting or entangled
of loose clothing and long
hair resulting in severe
2 4 8  Equipment should be used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
 Verbal instruction, signage should be displayed for safe
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Office
equipment
of machines.
E.g. shredders, paper
cutter.
injuries.
Risk of fingers injuries.
Risk of fire and
electrocution.
use of equipment.
 Equipment should be periodically checked for safe
working condition and taken out of use if any damage
found.
 Loose clothing (e.g. ties) and long hair should be kept
away from any moving parts.
 Equipment shall be maintained by competent personnel
regularly.
 Fingers shall be kept clear of the cutter blade.
 Cutter handle shall be kept close.
 It shall not fall automatically but stay where ever left.
 Waste cutted papers shall be removed regularly.
1. Office
Safety
Working
period
 Prolonged or
extended working
hours.
 Staff having conflicting
roles.
 Harassment from, or
poor relationships
with, colleagues, line
managers etc.
 Staff receiving little or
no support to enable
them to effectively
carry out their work.
General discomfort, fatigue
and Stress.
Risk of employees’
dissatisfaction and resigns
due to over load and no
support from
management.
Risk of employees’
absenteeism that may
result in delays.
3 4 12  Managers / supervisors should be aware of their roles and
responsibilities in management of work without putting
their subordinates in stress.
 Discussions with staff should be carried out to assess and
establish any factors causing, or having potential to cause
work-related stress, and measures taken to address
these.
 Staff should be made aware of their roles and
responsibilities in relation to work-related stress through
information and training.
 Staff should get full support by the management in
carrying out their tasks.
 Good relationship should be maintained among all staff
and staff members should be discouraged for bullying or
certain other activities those may create some sort of
discomfort among their fellows.
 A grievances policy should be developed and
Implemented to address subordinates/ staff grievances.
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1. Office
Safety
Office Items
removal or
placement
over shelves.
 Work at height Risk of fall from height
resulting in serious injuries
or office material damage.
Dropping items onto others
resulting severe injuries.
3 3 9  Chairs or desks must not be used for reaching heights;
step stools should be used instead.
 If a stepladder is used, it should be placed and used
properly.
 To prevent injuries heavy items must not be stored on
upper shelves. They should be stored at waist height.
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2. Project
security
Absence of security fences.
No or poor illumination
around the fences.
Local community in or near
project premises.
Risk of civil armed
interference that may
result in very severe
consequences i.e. killing of
contractor /
subcontractors’ employees,
abduction of employees
etc.
Risk of material and
equipment theft.
Risk of arson fire.
Risk of equipment or other
property damage.
3 5 15  A public liaison officer (Saudi National) must coordinate with
local community to resolve any dispute.
 Police cover shall be requested if required to control local
interference especially during project starting phase.
 Security fence (temporary or permanent) must be installed
around the boundary to stop unauthorized entry.
 Proper illumination shall be done on boundary fence (if in
SAMAScope).
 A monitoring station shall be established at main security
control room and monitoring of security fence should be done
through cameras.
 Sufficient security staff (Saudi Nationals only) shall be assigned
to deal with security issues, restrict unauthorized entry and
ensure regular patrolling round the clock.
 Security staff shall be properly equipped with transportation and
communication equipment.
 Identification cards system shall be implemented for authorized
employees.
 Inspection system for vehicles and equipment shall be in place
to ensure only good conditioned and authorized equipment /
vehicles enter the project premises.
 All the vehicles / equipment and personnel should be searched
while entry and exiting the project gate to have a better control
of project security.
 A gate pass system shall be implemented for material entry and
exit. Record shall be maintained for all material.
 Any security related issues or incident especially involving local
community must be brought to higher management knowledge
Immediately so that it could be addressed properly and timely.
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3. Weather High temperature and high
humidity.
Sand storms.
Risk of dehydration, stress,
heat stroke, heat cramps,
heat exhaustion etc.
Risk of serious eyes or face
injuries/ sun burns.
Risk of vehicular accidents
due to poor visibility.
Risk of flooding.
Risk of employees’ getting
stressed and fatigued due to
severe weather and work
load.
Risk of material loss due to
sand storms and high wind.
Risk of hit by the flying
objects that may result in
personal injuries.
Risk of fall of objects from
heights or during lifting.
Risk of fall of lifting
equipment and aerial lifts.
3 5 15  Activities shall be stopped during peak hours in open sun from
Mid-June to middle of September fulfilling Saudi legal
requirements.
 Rest shelters shall be provided at required work areas.
 Suitable and cold drinking water availability shall be ensured
throughout duty hours.
 Toilet facilities with water shall be provided at required
locations.
 Hand and face wash facility should be provided for workers
doing hot works and dusty operation.
 Regular rest breaks shall be allowed to workers.
 Regular supervision shall be ensured and workers should not be
pressurized for production.
 All workers must attend heat stress training.
 Informational postures shall be posted at rest shelters and
bulletin boards etc.
 TBT shall be daily conducted and workers reminded about
precautionary measures against heat stress.
 Medical department shall be alert for immediate response to
any emergency situation. Company shall ensure availability of
external medical cover through local hospitals to treat serious
medical cases i.e. heat stroke, serious injuries etc.
 Crane, hot works and work at height should be scheduled for
cool hours of the day.
 Suitable eyes protective equipment shall be provided to all
employees.
 A temporary berm should be made around the project work
areas to stop rainy water entry into the project work areas and
spoil it.
 A weather report should be downloaded from the local
meteorological website and record maintained.
 In case of prediction for high wind or sand storm, crane and
aerial lift activities shall be suspended.
 Loose objects shall be removed or at least secured at elevated
locations.
 Emergency evacuation arrangement from the project shall be in
place and kept on high alert during any prediction for heavy
rains or high-pressure sand storm.
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4.
Excavation
Works
 Commencement of
excavation without
planning,
communication and
traffic diversion
arrangements.
 Uncertified excavator
or operator.
 Work without Permit &
drawing for existing
utilities.
 Insecure excavation
location.
 Risk of serious
personal injuries and
vehicle -excavation
equipment collision.
 Risk of traffic
accidents.
 Risk of newly installed
underground utilities
damage.
 Risk of hit by the
excavation equipment.
4 4 16  Ensure that soil condition is investigated and requirement
of protection (shoring, sloping or benching) is evaluated
before starting excavation.
 Protection system against soil collapse shall be designed
by a professional structural engineer for excavations
deeper than 6 meters.
 3rd party Certification of equipment and operators shall be
ensured prior to the commencement of any excavation works.
 All workers must have attended site safety orientation.
 All workers shall be provided necessary personal protective
equipment.
 PTW including utilities drawing must be obtained and competent
supervision ensured.
 Adequate barriers will be installed on all accessible sides of
excavations at least 1.0 meter away from the edge of
excavation.
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 Work near deep
excavation.
 Heavy equipment
movement near deep
excavation.
 Unsafe access to
excavation.
 Work inside
Excavation without
protectivemeasures
against collapse.
 Falls of material on to
personnel working in
the excavation.
 Fall of personnel and
vehicles into deep
excavation.
 Risk of personnel
burial during work
inside excavation due
to its sides collapse.
 Risk of personal
injuries due to the fall
of material from
excavation edges.
 Risk of fall of
personnel due to
unsafe access.
4 4 16  Warning sign board and blinking lights will be installed at
excavations near traffic movement areas and during night time.
 Excavated material will be stored at safe distance from
excavation edge and removed as and when it is equal to one
load.
 Tool box talk shall be conducted by Execution supervisor
and record maintained for.
 Safe access shall be provided at every 7.6 meters lateral
distance.
 All foundation excavations and service trenches deeper
than 1.5 meters should have their sides supported or
protected by sloping or battering or shoring.
 Other measures shall be taken to stop fall of loose
material from excavation top edges.
 Ensure that heavy machinery and other materials are not
kept very close to the edge of the excavation. Heavy
equipment shall be diverted away from deep excavations.
 A daily inspection by competent supervisor will be made to
ensure excavation is in safe condition.
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5.
Construction
works at 1.8
meters or
more height.
Unsuitable, damage
ladder,
Insecure ladder and other
unsafe acts while using
ladders.
Risk of fall from ladder that
may result in severe
injuries or the worse.
4 4 16  Ladder shall be in good working condition. It shall be
inspected by competent person and color coded as per
monthly color code system.
 Workers shall be trained in safe use of ladders.
 Ladder shall be placed on a firm and level ground.
 Ladder shall be installed at 75 degrees angle.
 Ladder shall extend from the landing platform by 42”.
 Ladder shall be secured at top and bottom or otherwise
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held by a person to prevent its fall towards sides.
 One man shall ascent or descends the ladder at a time.
 Nothing shall be carried in hand while using ladder. 3
points contact shall be maintained.
 User shall face the ladder while going up or down the
ladder.
 Ladder shall not be used as working platform.
 Access shall be maintained free of obstruction while using
ladders.
 Metallic ladder use shall not be allowed while working
close to power lines.
 Scaffold erection and Risk of fall of scaffold
erectors from height that
may result in severe
injuries and fatalities.
Risk of scaffold platform
collapse during erection /
dismantling due to
weakness and insufficient
supports/ bracing.
Risk of material fall during
erection and dismantling.
Risk of fatigue, stress due
to work load and weather
effects.
4 5 20  Scaffold activities must be controlled through permit to
work system.
 Sufficient area shall be secured for scaffold erection and
dismantling.
 Only competent scaffold erection team shall erect, alter
and dismantle scaffold.
 Scaffold material must be inspected by competent
scaffold supervisor or inspector to ensure its suitability.
 All scaffold erectors shall be physically fit for work at
height.
 Competent scaffold erection supervision shall be ensured.
 All scaffold erectors shall have attended work at height
training.
 Scaffold erectors shall wear personal fall arrest system
(full body harness with double lanyard fitted with shock
absorber) all the time during work at height and observed
100% tie off.
 Scaffold erectors shall not stand on scaffold tubes but use
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dismantling without
work permit.
 Unsuitable or mixed
scaffold material.
 Work at height
without training.
 Scaffold erection,
alteration and
dismantling by
uncertified workers.
 Scaffold erection and
dismantling work
without Personal fall

arrest system & tie off.
 Overhead works.
 Unsafe lifting of
material.
minimum 2 planks as platform during erection and
dismantling.
 Material shall be lifted / lowered using suitable manual
lifting arrangement and not thrown up or down.
 Material stock should be avoided at heights during
scaffold erection and dismantling.
 Overhead works are not allowed.
 Scaffold inspector shall inspect and tag scaffold platform
after completion of scaffold erection.
 Later, scaffold inspector will inspect scaffold platforms
weekly and maintain inspection log for these inspections.
 No one will work on red tag scaffold platform except
scaffold erectors.
 Scaffold without tag will be considered as red tagged
platform.
 Scaffold inspection tag will be displayed on access ladder.
 4: 1 height to width ration shall be maintained. If not
possible, additional supporting measures shall be
implemented to ensure platform’s stability.
 If scaffold platform’s height increases over 38 meters, a
structural engineered design will have to be prepared and
Erection done accordingly.

 Work at height on
scaffold platform.
 Improper access.
 Incomplete and
uninspected work
platform.
 Scaffold near
excavation.
 Heavy equipment
movement near
scaffold platform
without protection.
 Untrained employees
working at height.
 Unauthorized
alteration in the
scaffold platform.
 Sharp edges and
projected objects.
 Stretching out of the
platform.
Risk of severe injuries and
even fatality due falling
from height.
Risk of scaffold platform
collapse due to over load
or ground instability or
high wind or hit by the
equipment.
Risk of fall of material.
Risk of fall due to platform
members’ failure.
Risk of hand and other
body injuries due to sharp
edges and projected
objects.
4 5 20  Full body harness with double lanyard will be provided to
all crews working at height of 1.8 meters or high.
 Standard temporary working platform will be provided for
all works at height.
 Workers, other than scaffold erectors, will be allowed to
work on green and yellow tagged scaffold platforms.
100% tie-off will be observed while working on a yellow
tagged scaffold platform.
 Alteration in working platform is strictly forbidden for
workers other than scaffold erectors.
 Only trained worker will be allowed to work at height
under competent supervision.
 Stretching out of the working platform is prohibited
except 100% tie-off.
 Tool box talk shall be conducted daily before start of work
by execution and HSE Supervisor.
 Unnecessary material will not be allowed to stock on
temporary working platforms.
 Sharp edges will be softened.
 Projected objects will be secured or highlighted.
 Regular inspection of working platforms will be conducted
by competent scaffold inspector weekly and rectifications
made as required.
 Emergency response team will be readily available at
known location for timely response to any emergency
Situation.
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 Work at height on
Mobile Scaffold
platform.
 Uneven ground.
 Uncompacted ground.
 Incomplete and
uninspected scaffold
platform.
 Untrained workers
working at height.
 Unsafe access.
Risk of scaffold collapse, tip
over, material fall that may
result in personal injuries
or even fatality.
Risk of fall from height.
Risk of scaffold collapse.
Risk fall from height while
going up or down the
ladder.
4 5 20  Only green tag mobile scaffold platforms will be allowed
to use. 4:1 height to width ratio will be maintained.
Mobile scaffolds will be only one lift only. Width of mobile
scaffold shall never be less than 120 cms. Maximum
height for mobile scaffold 12 meters. If higher mobile
scaffolds are required, those will be specially designed.
 Mobile scaffold will be used only on even and made
surfaces.
 All workers working on mobile scaffold will be trained for
work at height and wear full body harness.
 Scaffold platform will never be over loaded.
 Mobile scaffold caster wheels will be kept locked during
use.
 No one will ride scaffold platform during movement.
 Material and tools will be removed from the mobile
scaffold during movement.
 3-point contacts will be maintained while going up or
down the ladder.
 Scaffold platforms will be moved by pushed at 1.5 meters
height to avoid tipping over.
 Personnel will not sit, lean or rest on or against any railing
or lift-lines.
 Gates on trap doors must be provided for access to all
scaffold runs.
 Movement area for mobile scaffold will be kept free of
Obstructions.
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 Work beside deep
excavations.
Risk of fall into deep
excavation that may result
in serious personnel
injuries or else.
3 4 12  All deep excavations will be physically barricaded and
reflective warning signage posted.
 In addition, blinking lights will be installed on barriers for
night time indication.
 Deep excavation will be properly protected against
collapse.
 Equipment movement shall be restricted at safe distance
from excavation edges.
 Loose material shall be removed from the edges of
excavation.
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Risk of equipment fall into
excavation.
Risk of material fall down
on to other workers,
working inside excavation.
 Work near the
unprotected edges of
the structures with no
working platform and
no anchorage point
for Full Body Harness.
Risk of fall from height that
may result in serious
personal injuries or fatality.
4 5 20  Ensure that all workers are protected by guard rail system
near the elevated edges and if it is not practically
possible, they must use full body harness with retractable
lifelines attached to nearby permanent structure.
 The maximum fall distance should be restricted to 1.8
meter only.
 In case, there is no anchor point, safety net or air bags
should be provided for fall arrest if possible.
 Aerial lifts or man lift will be used if all above options are
not applicable.
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Risk of material fall down
on the access or other
working employees.

 Uncertified,
uninspected aerial
lift use.
 Aerial lift operation by
unauthorized
personnel.
 Use of Aerial Lifts on
uneven and poorly
compacted ground.
 High wind speed.
 Working within
structures.
Risk of aerial lifts’ tip over /
fall to side that may result
in severe personal injuries,
fatalities or property
damage.
Risk of being crushed
between the structures
and aerial lift cage guard
rails. Or risk of hand or
fingers being crushed
between scissors of scissor
lift.
Fire.
Risk of material or tools fall
from aerial lift cage.
4 5 20  Ensure all aerial lifts are certified by 3rd
party and
maintained in good working condition.
 Aerial lift operators shall be 3rd
party certified.
 Operator will maintain a daily check list for his equipment.
 Aerial lifts’ emergency mechanism shall be checked for
proper working prior to operation.
 Ground stability shall be ensured prior to operation and if
suspected ground condition observed, necessary stability
measures i.e. steel sheet or other, shall be taken prior to
positioning aerial lift.
 Aerial lift shall be operated on a level ground only and
wheel choked during work.
 Wind speed shall be kept in consideration and
manufacturer instructions for operation strictly adhered
to.
 Suitable firefighting equipment shall be available and
crew trained in its use.
 Aerial lifts shall be marked for loading capacity clearly on
its cage and not overloaded in any case.
 Aerial lifts’ cage shall be maintained free of unnecessary
material.
 Operators and others shall wear full body harness and
hook it on the anchorage point provided in the cage.
 Operator shall watch around before moving aerial lift’s
cage to avoid his own or accompanying worker crushing
between the fixed objects and lift’s cage guard rails.
 While moving the aerial lift, cage shall be brought to its
lowest position.
 No one except operator shall ride the aerial lift, during
trafficking from one place to another.
 Aerial lifts cage shall be lowered to park position at cease
work, parked on level ground and tyres choked.
 Regular supervision shall be ensured.
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 Loose objects, tools,
material etc.
Risk of material or tools fall
from man lift cage or
employee’s hand down
onto other employees.
4 5 20  Area around works at height will be secured by barriers
and sign board posted. A stand by man will be assigned if
necessary, to stop unauthorized workers’ entry into
secured area.
 Overhead activities will be strictly forbidden. If this cannot
be avoided and must go together, in that case, proper
coordination and planning will be ensured.
 Overhead simultaneous activities will not be allowed
unless and until properly planned and suitable protective
cover provided.
 Loose material will not be stored at elevated locations.
 Regular competent supervision and coordination will be
done.
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6. Lay down Non-availability of security Risk of material / 4 4 16  Lay down area shall be properly secured by security fence
and security coverage ensured round the clock.
 Material / equipment stocks shall be regularly checked by
competent personnel.
 Standard aisles shall be maintained as per lay
downapproved procedure.
 All access routes shall be maintained free of obstruction.
 Material shall not be stacked to extra heights than as
mentioned material lay down procedure.
 Material shall be properly protected against weather
effects as mentioned in MSDS.
 Forklifts and other equipment shall fulfill legal and site
safety requirements and bear an inspection sticker.
 Fork lift and other equipment operation must be properly
supervised by competent personnel and safe working
procedures followed.
 Banks men shall be assigned to guide loaded forklifts and
trailers.
 Access route limitations must be kept in consideration
while loading material / equipment on to trailers.
 Material shall be ensured for proper security prior to
moving it out of lay down area.
 Safe lifting procedure shall be followed where lifting
equipment is involved.
 Welfare facilities provision shall be ensured at lay down
area.
 Firefighting equipment shall be maintained in good
working conditions and crew trained in its proper use.
 Emergency contact numbers shall be displayed and crew
Trained in emergency procedure.
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area Fence and security control. equipment theft.
activities Insufficient access ways.
Improper material stacking Collision of equipment.
With extra heights.
Improper material Employees may be struck
protection against weather by the equipment.
Effects.
Unauthorized Fork lift Risk of material fall during
Operations. lifting or transportation.
Uncontrolled trailers
Movement. Risk of stress and fatigue.
Improperly planned lifting
Activities. Risk of Fire.
Material loaded on trailers
Above permissible heights. All above risk may result in
Insecure loads on trailers. severe injuries, fatality or
property damage.

7. Flammables
storage and
handling
Storage
 Flammable storage
without shade.
without spill
containment.
near ignition sources.
too large in quantity.
 No fire preventive
measures.
 No grounding for fuel
storage.
 Unauthorized handling
of flammables.
 Combustibles and
flammables stored
together.
 MSDS not available.
 Unlabeled flammable
containers.
 Non-availability of
firefighting
equipment.
PPEs.
Risk of fire and explosion
resulting in severe burns,
fatalities and property
damage.
Risk of ground and water
contamination.
Risk of health effects due
to unauthorized exposure
to flammables.
Risk of indigestion and
other health effects i.e.
vomiting, skin diseases etc.
due to exposure to fumes
and vapors.
3 5 15  Standard flammable storage shall be established as per
SDS and signage posted for.
 SDS shall be available and communicated to all involved
with fuel storage and dispensing.
 Flammables should be kept to minimum possible
quantity.
Following requirements shall be fulfilled at minimum: -
 Shade for storage.
 Spill containment with capacity of 110 % of the stored
fuel quantity.
 Natural ventilation.
 Suitable firefighting equipment arrangement and training
of employees in their use.
 Suitable explosion proof lighting.
 Only trained/ competent personnel should deal with
flammable storage and dispensing.
 Proper grounding of facility.
 “No smoking” signage shall be displayed.
 Combustibles shall be removed from around the storage
facility.
 Safe distance (minimum 6 meters) from the buildings and
other installations shall be maintained.
 Competent personnel list should be displayed.
 Only approved containers shall be used and labeled for
the contents.
 Necessary PPEs as mentioned in SDS shall be provided
and their used ensured.
No smoking policy shall be implemented and violators dealt
with strictly.
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Handling
 Improper dispensing
procedure. Grounding
bonding not done
during dispensing.
 Refueling during
engine running.
 Refueling without Spill
control arrangement.
firefighting
equipment.
 Flammable storages at site is not allowed.
 While dispensing or transferring fuel from one container
to another, proper grounding and bonding requirements
shall be fulfilled.
 Anti-dribbling nozzle shall be used for dispensing.
 Spill containment arrangements should be made where
required.
 Suitable firefighting equipment shall be available at
dispensing
Location or truck.
 Crew shall be trained in firefighting equipment operation.
 Equipment engine shall be switch off during dispensing of
fuel.
 For carrying a small quantity of flammable, only approved
quality metal cane shall be used.
 No smoking policy shall be implemented and violators
dealt with strictly.
 Necessary personal protective equipment shall be
Provided and their proper use ensured.
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8. Compressed Storage
 Oxygen and other fuel
Gas cylinders stored
together.
 Gas cylinders’ storage
in open sun & in
horizontal position.
 Gas cylinders storage
in poorly ventilated
area.
 Gas cylinders stored
improperly without
caps and insecure.
 Gas cylinders without
labeling.
 Gas cylinders without
integrity test.
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gas cylinders
storage and
handling.
Risk of fire explosion
resulting in serious physical
Risk of development of
procedure.
 All gas cylinders shall be labeled for their contents.
 Oxygen and other gas cylinders shall be stored separately by 6-
meters distance or with a fire-resistant wall in between them,
having 5 feet height and half an hour’s fire resistance.
 All gas cylinders shall be stored capped and secured.
 Gas cylinders’ regulator valves shall be ensured for proper
ignitable atmosphere due
to gases leakage.
Risk of asphyxiation /
oxygen depletion due to
inert gases leakage.
Closure to avoid any gas leakage.
 Proper ventilation shall be ensured.
 Gas cylinders shall be stored under a shade & in vertical position.
 Only trained and experience workers should deal with gas
cylinders storage and handling.
 Suitable firefighting measures shall be taken.
 All crew shall be trained in firefighting and emergency response.
 No smoking sign shall be posted and no smoking policy strictly
Implemented.
 Area around gas cylinders’ storage shall be maintained free of
Combustibles and good housekeeping maintained all around.
 Only explosion proof lighting shall be installed in gas cylinders
Storage.
 Emergency contact numbers shall be prominently displayed.
 Hot works shall never be allowed near gas cylinders storage.
 No repair work on gas cylinders is allowed at storage area or
Site.

Handling
 Gas cylinders handling
without proper cage
and trolley.
 Insecure gas cylinders’
transportation.
 Damage gas flexible
hoses.
 Gas cylinders use
without flash back
arrestors.
 Uncelebrated pressure
gauges.
 Unauthorized gas
cylinders’ handling.
 Manual handling.
resulting in serious physical
Risk of flash back.
Risk of fall of gas cylinders
that may result in its
regulator valve damage
and result in explosion.
Risk of gas cylinder fall on
to handlers resulting in
serious personal injuries.
Risk of musculoskeletal
disorders due to manual
handling.
 All gas cylinders shall have valid integrity test certificate.
 During use at site, Oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders can be
carried together in a trolley secured and upright.
 Anti-flash back arrestor shall be installed on both ends i.e.
regulator valve and torch end.
 Gas hoses shall be in good working condition, inspected and
color coded as per monthly color code system.
 Before connecting gas hoses, gas valve should be opened slightly
(cracking) to expel any unwanted object from the outlet and
then closed immediately.
 During transportation, gas cylinders shall never be rolled but
carried only in standard cage capped, secured & upright.
 Gas cylinders when not in use at site, shall be kept in shade,
capped and secured.
 Gas cylinders with damage body shall immediately be removed
from site taking necessary precaution.
 All gauges shall have valid calibration certificate.
 Only certified welders shall be allowed to do gas welding.
 Damage gas cylinders shall immediately be removed from site.
 At cease work, gas cylinders shall be returned to store, never left
at site.
 Necessary fire preventive and firefighting arrangements must be
made.
 Manual handling shall be avoided and trolleys used for gas
cylinders transportation.
 In cases, where workers have to shift or handle gas cylinders
manually, workers shall be trained in manual handling.
 Emergency arrangement must be available at known location at
site.
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9. Site traffic Unsuitable equipment /
vehicle.
Vehicles and equipment
not fulfilling legal and site
safety requirements.
Improperly maintained
vehicles and equipment.
No speed controls.
Noise.
Dust.
Vibration.
Poorly maintained access
roads.
Risk of equipment /
vehicles’ life shortening
due to its use for activities
other than the purpose it
has been designed for.
Risk of vehicles collision
resulting in personal
injuries or fatality, fire /
explosion, NIHL,
respiratory problems and
Whole-body Vibration
Syndrome.
Risk of vehicles /
equipment damage due to
poorly maintained roads.
Risk of fatigue and stress
due to noisy and vibrant
machinery.
4 5 20  Competent personnel shall be engaged during
procurement of suitable equipment for the task and the
weather condition they will be used in.
 All vehicles and equipment shall fulfill all legal and site
safety requirements and bear an inspection sticker.
 All vehicles and equipment shall be maintained by
competent personnel as per manufacturer instructions.
 Operators and drivers shall check their equipment daily to
ensure their serviceability. They must report any
discrepancy to work shop for repair.
 Operators/ drivers shall have attended site safety
orientation and trained for defensive driving.
 A traffic plan shall be prepared and implemented.
 Speed limits signage shall be posted. It has been agreed
30 km/hrs. During site preparation activities and later
during other construction activities, it will be reduced to
10 kms/ hr.
 Dust suppression measures will be taken regularly.
 All access roads shall be properly maintained regularly to
remove potholes.
 Speed bumps will be made if required to control speed.
 Drivers and operators will follow road traffic rules as well
as site specific rules.
 Drivers and operators will keep their seat belt fastened
while driving / operating at highways and site access
roads.
 Regular HSE and execution supervision will be ensured.
 Drivers / operators will be allowed to have regular breaks
to avoid exhaustion and stress.
 Disciplinary procedure will be strictly implemented
Against violators.
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10.
Temporary
electrical
installations
 Electricity
 Electrical equipment
of poor quality and
design.
 Improperly installed
and poorly maintained
electrical equipment.
 Electrical equipment /
installation over
loaded operation.
 Maintenance and
inspection program
not implemented or
done by incompetent
personnel.
 Improper voltage for
tools and equipment
operations.
 Unlabeled electrical
equipment.
 Improper PPE.
Risk of electrocution, burns
that may result in severe
personnel injuries and even
fatality.
resulting property damages
and multiple injuries or
fatalities.
Risk of tools and
equipment damage to
improper voltage.
Risk of stress and
exhaustion.
4 5 25  Good quality electrical equipment, accessories and tools shall be
procured.
 All boards, main distribution boards, sub-distribution boards
shall be water proof type or measures shall be taken to protect
electrical panels from water entry.
 Electrical hazard sign shall be posted on all installations.
 Emergency contact number of competent electricians shall be
posted on all electrical panels and other prominent locations.
 Complete electrical installations should be routed through Earth
Leakage Circuit Breaker or Ground fault circuit interrupter.
 Preferably a CO2 fire extinguisher shall be available in close
vicinity of all electrical installations.
 All crews using electrical systems shall be trained in the use of
firefighting equipment.
 Access to all electrical systems especially distribution panels and
emergency switches shall be maintained free of obstructions.
 Only competent electricians shall be allowed to install, repair
and maintain electrical installations.
 LOTO procedure shall be implemented while working on
electrical systems.
 Monthly Inspection program shall be implemented to ensure
electrical installations are maintained in good working
conditions. Inspection record shall be maintained for all
inspected equipment and color coding, as per color coding
system, implemented for all inspected accessories, cables,
sockets etc.
 Electrical systems those are working round the clock shall be
monitored full time by competent personnel.
 All power cables carrying supply, which are lying on the ground
in construction areas, should be properly protected and
insulated. In exceptional cases the cables should be taken
through overheads with side supports/posts. All road crossing
cables should be protected against damage from vehicle
movements. All cable joints should be of socket type and no
loose or direct joints are allowed.
 Approved electrical installations procedures shall be strictly
implemented at site.
 Necessary PPEs shall be provided to competent personnel
“rubber gloves and rubber Safety boots”.
 Regular competent supervision shall be ensured.
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11. Use of
Hand and
Power Tools
(portable and
bench
mounted)
 Electricity.
 Sub-substandard,
defective or modified
power tools.
 Wrong type of power
tools for the job.
 Poorly maintained
power tools.
 Tools left plugged in
the power source.
 Power tools use
without guard.
 Power tools use in
damp conditions.
 Noise,
 Vibration.
 Heat.
 Entanglement.
 Stabbing, shearing.
 Sharp edged cutting
blade.
 Weight of the power
tools.
 Whipping action in
pneumatic tools.
 Fly off head of hand
tools.
Risk of electrocution,
severe injuries and even
fatality.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Risk of NIHL and hand arm
vibration syndrome.
Risk of upper limb
disorders due to heavy
tools manual handling.
Risk of cutting or serious
injuries to body parts.
Risk of fatigue and stress.
Risk of dehydration due to
work in hot environment.
Risk of hit by the under-
pressure waving air hoses.
Risk of hit by the blown off
tools.
4 5 20  Only approved quality standard hand and power tools
shall be provided.
 Power tools should be double insulated or grounded
fitted with a 3 prong plug or operated by low voltage (125
Volts).
 Power tools should be fitted with a dead man switch.
 Only competent electrician shall be allowed to maintain
power tools.
 All tools shall be inspected by competent personnel
monthly and color coded as per color coding scheme.
 Record of all inspections shall be maintained.
 Workers shall be trained in safe use of all hand and power
tools.
 Tools shall not be modified and run only by approved
voltages.
 Damage power tools shall be returned to store and
storekeeper notified of the damage done to it during use.
 Power tools shall be stored properly away from oils etc.
 Power tools shall not be used in damp areas unless
designed for such conditions.
 Power tools shall never be left plugged in power source
when not in use.
 Tools shall be surveyed for noise emission and ear
protection provided if required.
 Vibrant tools should be replaced or otherwise, exposure
of workers administered by working on and off time.
 Tools guard shall never by by-passed.
 Loose clothes shall not be worn. Sleeves of shirts shall be
buttoned properly.
 Hand tools shall be maintained in good working condition.
 No one should be in line of fire of the tools during use.
 Air pressure hoses shall be secured by whiplash arrestor
on all joints.
 Tools shall be used only for the purpose they have been
designed for.
 Power tools shall not be used continuously for long hours
to avoid overheating.
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 Regular supervision shall be ensured and TBT conducted
daily.
 Sharp tools like screw driver etc., should not be kept in
pockets.
 Tools should never be thrown up or down.
 Tools should be secured with lanyard while working at
critical locations in order to avoid any accidental slippage
of tools from the users’ hands.
 Chisels being struck by others should be held by tongs or
other holding devices.
 Tools shall not be left at elevated locations i.e. scaffold
platforms, concrete beams etc.
 Tools shall be maintained in clean and tidy condition and
returned to store at cease work.

12. Concrete
Pouring
 Unsafe access.
 Cements and other
additives.
 Concrete pump not
positioned properly.
 Poorly maintained
concrete pump and its
boom.
 Flexible hose not
secured properly.
 Concrete splashes.
 Unapproved
shuttering works.
 Noise.
 Work without PPEs.
 Work without
supervision.
 Vibrators operation by
compressed air.
Slip, trip and fall.
Dermatitis, skin and eyes
irritation.
Risk of concrete pump
boom failure that may
result in severe injuries or
fatality.
Risk of hit of by the flexible
hose.
Shuttering may
accidentally open and
result in injuries and
material wastage.
Risk of concrete splashes
into eyes or face.
Temporary or Permanent
NIHL.
Risk of making mistakes
resulting in dire
Consequences.
Risk of land pollution.
Risk of accidental
Disconnection of air hose.
4 4 16  Tools box talks shall be conducted prior to the
commencement of concrete casting.
 Safe access shall be maintained free of obstruction.
 All PPEs i.e. hand protection, face and eyes protections,
suitable feet protection (rubber boots) etc. shall be
provided.
 Concrete pump shall be ensured for proper maintenance
and suitability.
 Only trained and suitable workers shall be handling
flexible hose of concrete pump.
 Flexible hose must be secured by whiplash arrestor to
prevent accidental disconnection.
 Shuttering must be approved by SDC Engineer prior to the
commencement of concrete casting.
 Hearing protection should be provided as necessary.
 Regular competent supervision shall be ensured to ensure
activities in proper order.
 PTW shall be issued for concrete activities.
 Measures shall be taken to avoid concrete spillage i.e.
plastic sheet etc. Cleaning of concrete pump and mixing
trucks done only in designated area.
 Any Concrete waste shall immediately be removed to
designated dumping area. Avoid hardening and sub-
sequential extra works to remove it.
 If air compressor is used for operating vibrators, whiplash
arrestor shall be installed on flexible hose joints to avoid
accidental disconnection and whipping.
 Regular HSE supervision will be ensured.
 If casting is carried at nights, proper illumination (100-110
lux) shall be ensured. Clear glasses will have to be
provided for workers in that case.
 Emergency arrangements availability must be ensured
prior to the commencement of casting especially at night.
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13. Painting /
coating Works
(Chemicals)
Storage
 Paints.
 Thinners.
 Improperly / mixed
Risk of fire or explosion.
Risk of exposure to
5 5 25  SDS availability shall be ensured for all chemicals and
chemicals storage ensured accordingly.
 Temperature control, ventilation and lighting measures
shall be taken properly as per material safety data sheet.
 Secondary containment for spillage control shall be
ensured.
 Only required quantity that is sufficient for maximum of
two week should be allowed to store.
 All chemicals shall be stored in approved containers and
labelled properly.
 Chemicals’ inventory / COSHH register should be
maintained as per approved Hazardous material storage
procedure.
 Only trained and authorized employees shall deal with
chemicals’ storage and handling.
 MSDS shall be communicated to all involved crew.
 An updated copy of SDS shall be made available at site
clinic with male nurse.
 Entry to chemicals storage shall be restricted to
authorized personnel only.
 Warning signage “No smoking” shall be posted
prominently.
 Identification signage posted as well to let people know.
 Proper logging of material issue shall be maintained.
 Necessary PPEs shall be provided to storage handlers.
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stored chemicals.
 Chemical storage
chemicals fumes / vapors
that may result in
without secondary dermatitis / skin allergies,
containment.
 No temperature
eyes and respiratory tract
irritation or more severe
controls in storage respiratory problems.
area.
 Large quantity of Risk of land, water and air
chemicals.
 MSDS not available or
pollution.
not communicated.
 Unauthorized
Risk of indigestion due to
exposure to fumes and
handling.
 Insecure storage.
 Poor ventilation.
 Untrained handlers.
 Paints / thinners
vapors.
storage at site.
 Work without PPEs.

Handling
 Work without permit.
 Unauthorized painting
activity.
 Untrained handlers.
 MSDS not
communicated.
 Unapproved electrical
appliance / tools use
in painting area.
 Poor ventilation.
 Work without
respiratory and other
PPEs.
 Work without
firefighting equipment
availability.
 Painting activity
without coordination.
 Paints /thinners empty
cane.
 Fumes, vapors.
Risk of exposure to
chemicals fumes / vapors
that may result in
dermatitis / skin allergies,
eyes and respiratory tract
irritation or more severe
respiratory problems.
Risk of land, water and air
pollution.
Risk of indigestion due to
exposure to fumes and
vapors.
Risk of eye injuries.
4 4 16  PTW shall be obtained prior to commencement.
 Only trained employees shall carry out painting / coating
activity.
 All electrical equipment/ installation with spark potential
shall be de-energized.
 All mandatory and task specific PPEs use must be ensured
prior to issuing permit.
 Regular supervision shall be ensured.
 TBT must be conducted by task supervisor.
 Painting activity shall be coordinated properly to avoid
any conflicting activities.
 If painting / coating activity takes place in a confined area,
(LHV) ventilation arrangements must be made and
atmosphere tested by competent gas tester.
 Painting / coating in confined spaced shall be carried out
as per approved confined space procedure.
 Eye and hand wash facility should be provided.
 Paints / thinners shall never be left or stored at site.
 Waste empty containers shall be collected and disposed
off as per approved waste management procedure.
 Good housekeeping shall be maintained.
 Hot works shall never be allowed where painting/ coating
activity takes place or completed short time ago.
 Firefighting equipment shall be available in good working
condition and crew trained in its use.
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14. Cranes Pre-lift
 Uneven and
uncompacted ground.
 High wind speed.
 Uncertified and poorly
maintained lifting
equipment.
 Uncertified supporting
equipment.
 Uncertified and
uninspected rigging
hard ware.
 Uncertified operator
and rigger.
 All lifting activities shall be planned by competent crew.
 Weather update must be obtained from local meteorology
website. Lifting activities can only be allowed if wind speed is
less than 32 kms/ hr.
 Suitable lifting and rigging hardware shall be selected as per
the load and area configuration.
 Ground stability shall be ensured prior to positioning of lifting
equipment. If ground is not stable, additional measures must
be taken to ensure its stability prior to bringing lifting
equipment to site.
 3rd party certification of lifting and rigging equipment and
operators shall be ensured.
 Supporting equipment and operator will be certified by 3rd
party as well.
 Monthly inspection and color coding of rigging hard ware shall
be ensure prior to starting any activity.
 Readable and right load chart shall be conspicuously posted in
operator cabin.
 Lifting equipment shall be in good working condition and
maintained by competent personnel as per manufacturer
instructions.
 Where load weight exceeds 85% of the lifting equipment
capacity or lift falls within the categories of critical lift, a
separate critical lift plan shall be prepared and implemented.
 Requirements for critical lifts i.e. rigger level I, or level II with
minimum 10 years’ experience shall prepare critical lift plan
and attend critical lifts.
 Suitable firefighting equipment in good working condition shall
be available and crew trained in its use.
 Trained flag man must be available to guide lifting and
supporting equipment during movement from one place to
another.
 Emergency response services shall be available to
respond to any emergency situation.
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Material
loading / off-
Risk of Crane unbalancing
and collapse.
loading and
steel erection
activities
Risk of fire due to
overheating of poorly
maintained lifting
equipment.
Fall of lifting and
supporting equipment due
to uneven, uncompacted
ground.
Risk of damage to
equipment and operation
failures due to uncertified
operators.

15. Work in
Confined
space
Pre-Entry
 Deficient or enriched
oxygen level.
 Presence of poisonous
gases.
 Slippery surfaces.
 Limited access and
egress.
 Poor lighting.
 Confined space unstable
structure.
 Uncelebrated gas test
instrument.
 Untrained gas tester.
 Untrained entrants and
entry attendant.
During work
 Hot works in confined
space.
 Poor communication.
 Dust.
 Noise.
 Heat.
 Work at height in
confined space.
 Electricity.
 Head, shoulders bump
against existing
structures.
 Presence of reptiles and
insects.
Risks during work
Risk of asphyxiation &
engulfment, dizziness or
Unconsciousness, slip, trip
and fall resulting in severe
injuries or fatalities.
Risk of cave in or
engulfment and flooding.
Risk of dehydration, stress.
Risk of exposure to dust,
noise & heat.
Electrocution or electric
shock.
Head and shoulders’
injuries.
Risk of bite by the reptiles /
insects.
3 5 15 Pre-Entry controls
 Permit required critical Confined spaces must be identified
and determined at site by competent personnel. All
identifiedconfined spaces shall be secured by barriers and
warning signage posted.
 Confined space entry shall be allowed only by implementing
confined space entry permit. All requirements for confined
space entry i.e. gas test by a competent gas tester using a
calibrated gas test instrument, entry log, entry attendant
etc.shall be fulfilled.
 Additional work permit will have to be obtained for
workinside confined space.
 All entrants shall be trained for work in confined space.
 Entry attendant shall be trained in confined space
hazards,controls, checks and emergency response
requirements.
 Communication devices, as appropriate, shall be provided
andregular communication done with entrants.
 Emergency contact numbers shall be displayed prominently.
 Emergency response team and equipment shall be available
atknown location. For critical confined space, these shall be
available at confined space location prior to any entry.
Controls during work inside confined space
 In case, any one has any problem during work in
confinedspace, all entrants will have to be taken out and
entry procedure repeated.
 Gas cylinders shall never be taken into confined space.
 Proper illumination and ventilation shall be ensured.
 Suitable firefighting equipment shall be available in
goodworking condition and crew trained in its use.
 Confined space entry attendant will never leave his
placeuntil the last entrant goes out or relieved by
another trained entry attendant.
 If all attendees get out of confined space and stay out
forhalf an hour, especially in critical CS cases, gas test
will have to be repeated.
 Gas test should be repeated after each couple of hours.
 Records for all gas tests will be maintained with
entryattendant.
 At cease work, PTW will be closed by receiver and issuer
Ensuring area safety.
Entrants and close the entry access. Warning sign shall be
posted with wording “Confined space, no entry without
Permit”.
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17. Mechanical
piping
installation
and pressure
testing.
 Work at height
without suitable
platform.
 Work in confined
space without proper
arrangements.
 Lifting equipment
hazards.
 Falling objects.
 Unsafe access.
 Pressure test without
PTW.
 Uncelebrated
pressuregauges.
 Unsuitable
pressurepump.
 Insecure area around
pressurized pipes.
 Unauthorized workers
dealing with pressure
test.
 Poor quality pipes or
joints.
Risk of serious personal
injuries or even fatalities
due to critical activities
involvement i.e. crane
lifting, work at height,
confined space and
pressure testing.
Risk of struck by the falling
objects.
Risk of poor-quality pipe
rupture that may result in
severe injuries.
Risk of unauthored
employees’ exposure due
to insecure and poorly
coordinated pressure test
activity.
4 5 20  Standard quality pipes procurement shall be ensured.
 Specific method statement and risk assessment shall be
prepared for pipes installation and pressure testing.
 Tool box talk must be conducted daily.
 Safe working platform shall be provided.
 Workers shall be trained in work at height, confine space,
manual handling and pressure testing.
 Lifting and confined space procedure shall be strictly followed.
 PTW must be obtained for work at height, crane lifting,
confined space and pressure testing activities.
 Loose objects shall not be left heights and if removal not
possible, must be secured.
 Mechanical pipes shall not be left unfinished at height.
 Safe access shall be maintained and material arranged
properly.
 Suitable pressure pump with required pumping capability shall
be arranged.
 Pressure gauges shall have a valid calibration certificate.
 Only authorized workers shall carryout mechanical pipes
installation and pressure testing.
 All joints proper fixation shall be ensured prior to pressurizing
system.
 Area mentioned in approved method statement shall be
secured by barriers and sign board posted.
 Entry shall be restricted to authorized personnel only.
 All piping system shall be monitored by competent personnel
during pressure development.
 Good housekeeping shall be maintained.
 Emergency contact numbers shall be displayed and
arrangements made accordingly.
 Regular HSE and execution supervision shall be ensured.
 After the pressure test, water shall be drained to a container
and disposed off properly as per waste management
procedure.
 Mandatory and task specific PPEs provision shall be ensured.
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18. Night  Poor illumination.
 Insufficient access to
resources.
 Unnatural hours for
work.
 Poor judgment of the
objects.
 Lone working.
 Reptiles’ appearance
at night.
Risk of slip, trip and fall. 4 5 20  Night activities should be avoided as much as possible.
 Provision of standard illumination required shall be ensured.
 Mature experienced workers shall be assigned for night
activities.
 Healthy workers shall be assigned for night works especially
workers with poor eye sight should be avoided.
 Required resources for executing certain tasks shall be
ensured.
 Refreshments should be provided to encourage workers.
 Regular rest breaks should be allowed to workers if they feel
sleepy.
 Crane lifting, work at height and activities involving powered
machinery shall be avoided as much as possible.
 Lone working should not be allowed at night.
 Sufficient HSE coverage shall be ensured.
 Medical coverage must be available.
 Emergency arrangements must be in place for night works
especially.
 Workers shall be advised not to go in dark areas and be careful
about these reptiles. Before sitting anywhere, they must
watch the seat carefully.
 Before taking some material, they must knock the material
somehow to let any present reptile go away.
 Full PPEs must be worn. During nights, clear glasses should be
provided.
 Medical coverage for reptiles’ bite must be available in clinic.
 Workers shall be educated what to do in such cases i.e. not to
panic, don’t sleep etc.
 Security patrol shall be done regularly.
 HSE monitoring shall be increased (01:30) and ensured
regularly. There will be 1 safety officer for each group of 30
workers.
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works.
Risk of workers getting
tensed / stressed due to
the lack of resources and
work pressure.
More likelihood of making
mistakes due to sleepiness
or poor judgement at
night. These mistakes may
result in very serious
incidents.
Risk of scorpion, snakes
bite that may result in
severe consequences.

19. Pre-
commissioning
of electro-
mechanical
system
 Poor electrical
connections
termination.
 High voltage.
 Pressurized
mechanical system.
 Insecure zone not
determined and
implemented.
 Insufficient or
Unsuitable
firefighting
arrangements.
 Poor access
management.
 Main circuit breaker
not located
prominently.
 No emergency
arrangements in
place.
 Uncelebrated
testinstruments
and gauges.
Risk of fire or explosion
that may result in severe
burns, property damage or
multiple fatalities.
Risk of mechanical pipes or
joints failure resulting in
property damage, serious
personal injuries or the
worse.
4 5 20  Pre-commissioning activity must be carried as per approved
method statement and risk assessment.
 PTW must be obtained for pre-commissioning activities.
 Only competent personnel should carry out pre-
commissioning activities in the presence of technical
consultant.
 Tool box talk shall be conducted prior to start pre-com
 A recorded joint inspection of the electro-mechanical systems
shall be ensured by consultant and contractor competent
personnel prior to the commencement of pre-commission
activity.
 Security zone shall be determined and implemented. Physical
barriers shall be installed; signage posted and stands by men
assigned if necessary.
 Proper log in/ out shall be maintained to restrict unauthorized
entry to security zone.
 Currently calibrated test instruments and gauges shall be used.
 Main electrical circuit breaker must be prominently located at
safe location. This CB shall have auto trip quality but a man
should be assigned for manual tripping if required.
 Access shall be maintained free of obstruction.
 Suitable firefighting equipment shall be available at all
required locations and crew trained in its use.
 Security zone for energization of mechanical system shall be
calculated as per the determined pressure in the system.
Sufficient area shall be secured by barriers and sign board
posted. Stand by men should be assigned if necessary.
 Pressure development shall be regularly monitored.
 Regular monitoring of the energized systems shall be carried
out by competent personnel.
 Emergency response arrangements shall be readily available
for timely response.
 Regular competent HSE coverage shall be ensured.
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20. Training  Uncomfortable
training room.
 Chair not
Ergonomically
suitable.
 Unsuitable
lighting
arrangement.
 Language barrier.
 Unsuitable
trainingmaterial.
 Electrical and other
presentation
equipment cables.
Risk of stress and fatigue.
Risk of upper limb
disorders.
Risk of eye strains.
Risk of misunderstanding
or no understanding of the
training lecture.
Risk of slip, trip and fall.
3 4 12  A neat, clean and comfortable training room will be
provided.
 Suitable lighting, ventilation and cooling arrangements
will be made.
 Ergonomically suitable chairs will be provided.
 A well-qualified and experienced trainer will train the
employees.
 Suitable material will be presented for different
trainings to avoid over burdening and stress of listeners.
 Breaks will be observed during long lectures (after 40
minutes).
 Language barrier will be kept in consideration and
translator made available as required.
 All electrical and other cables will be routed properly
away from access to avoid trip and fall.
 Access will be maintained free of obstruction.
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Area Impacted (a)
Insignificant Consequences
(Score = 1)
Minor Consequences (Score
= 2)
Moderate Consequences
(Score = 3)
Major Consequences (Score
= 4)
Catastrophic Consequences
(Score = 5)
Humane Health and Safety
Minor injuries, which may
require self-administered first.
Injured personnel can continue
to perform normal duties
Injuries requiring on-site
treatment by medical
practitioner. Personnel unable
to continue to perform duties.
Serious injuries requiring off-
site treatment by medical
practitioner or immediate
evacuation to hospital.
Potential long-term or
permanently disabling effects.
Single fatality Multiple fatalities
Atmosphere/ Waste/ Other
Temporary nuisance from
noise, odour, dust, other air
emissions, greenhouse gases,
vibration, visual impact
Minor use of water, fuels and
energy and other natural
resources
Results in the generation of
significant quantities of non-
hazardous waste.
Minor environmental impact
due to contained release of
pollutant (including odour,
dustand noise), fire or
explosion with no lasting
detrimental effects. No outside
assistance required.
Significant use of water, fuels
and energy and other natural
resources.
Creation of noise, odour, dust,
other controlled/ uncontrolled
air emission, greenhouse
gases, vibration, and visual
impact at significant nuisance
levels.
significant quantities of
hazardous waste.
Major environmental impact to
uncontained release, fire or
explosion with detrimental
effects. Outside assistance
required.
Catastrophic environmental
impact due to uncontained
release, fire or explosion with
detrimental effects. Outside
assistance required.
Extensive chronic discharge of
persistence hazardous
pollutant.
significant quantity of
intractable waste.
Service Loss
Incident event without causing
service loss
Service loss or delay up to
one week.
Service loss or delay of one
week to a one month
Service loss or delay for over
one month
Loss of license to operate or
ability to provide service
indefinitely
Total Cost of Impacts or
Incident Event
Financial loss (compensation,
fines, cost to repair, plant
damage) of less than SAR
5,000
damage) of SAR 5,000 – SAR
50,000
damage) of SAR 50,000 –
SAR 500,000
damage) of SAR 500,000 –
SAR 10M
Severe financial penalties or
legal liabilities. Financial loss
(compensation, fines, cost to
repair, plant damage) of
greater than SAR 10M

Description
Likely Frequency
Probability
Environment Health and Safety
Frequent
Continuous or will happen
frequently
Occurs frequently 5
Often 5-12 times per year Occurs several times per year 4
Likely 1-5 times per year Has occurred more than once 3
Possible Once every 5 years Has occurred 2
Rare
Less than once every five
years
Never occurred 1
Likelihoo
d
(From
Table 2)
Consequences (From Table 1)
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible
(2)
2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15

Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent/ Almost
Certain (5)
5 10 15 20 25
15-25 Extreme Risk Activity should not proceed in current form/ condition.
8-12 High Risk
Activity should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be
subject to detailed HSE assessment.
4-6 Moderate Risk Activity can operate subject to management and modification.
1-3 Low Risk No immediate action required, unless escalation of risk is possible.

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