RA 020 Risk Assessment - Risk Assessment - Installation of Cables in Ducts & Trenches

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Al Seal Contracting & Trading Co. (WLL) ALSEAL/HSE/CTS-FORM-020

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Al Seal Contracting Risk Management System

Risk Assessment- Installation of Cables in Ducts & Trenches
Contract number and title: RA number: Element of work: Date:

COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AT AL RUWAIS, Installation of Cables in Ducts & Risk assessment 14/05/2018
AL GHASHAM AND HALUL ISLAND, Q-406-01 Trenches
Severity Likelihood Evaluation of risk

NO INJURY 1 RARE 1 12 - 25 High Action required urgently to control the risk, further resources may be required, work must stop immediately
MINOR 2 UNLIKELY 2
MODERATE 3 OFTEN 3 Action required to control the risk, interim measures may be necessary in the short term, able to proceed with work
MAJOR 4 LIKELY 4
5 – 10 Med
under supervision
FATALITY 5 EXPECTED 5
1–4 Low This represents a low risk, although control measures must be maintained
Residual
Initial risk?
Who might risk?
be harmed?
Job
Risk Rating
Risk Rating
Hazards Employees What controls are required? Action by
Likelihood
Likelihood
Severity
Severity
Steps Contractors How?
Public
Others
Environment
Construct Activities Ignorance All Physical & Mental harm 5 5 25 HSE induction to be conducted to all 2 5 10 Site
ion Site of site rules Construction from construction activities personnel engaged prior to start of any Engineers
Personnel work; Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to be and
furnished including equipment entry permit Supervisors
request, person entry permit Start briefing
prior to work activities.
AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

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Language All Non English speakers not 4 5 15 Where this situation exists, cause 2 5 10 Site
being able to understand adequate levels of communication to be Engineers
work instructions or achieved through a suitable interpreter. and
emergency signs etc. The persons concerned must not Supervisors
commence work until a suitable interpreter
is available.
Cause the site rules, emergency signs and
other relevant signs to be communicated
in languages that reflect the site
operative’s needs.
Dust and air debris Persons Risk of eye injuries 3 3 9 Workshop facilities to have eye wash 2 3 6 Site
involved in facilities in place. Eye wash stations will be Engineers
site office & placed at strategic points around site. and
lay down Light eye protection will be mandatory for Supervisors
area activities all staff & operatives. Roads and haul
and others roads will be damped down as and when
around the required
working
areas
Manual Handling Operatives Hand & back injuries, heat 4 3 12 Manual handling training, not lifting loads 2 2 4 Site
stress beyond the capabilities of the operative, Engineers
use of correct hand protection. and
Supervision Supervisors
House Keeping – Task involved Slips, trips & falls 4 4 16 Regular housekeeping inspections, 4 2 8 Site
material, waste. operatives Obstruction due to boards, keeping area well prepared and free from Engineers
and other sand, or any other tools that debris, materials, cables and waste. and
workers affects onto others passing Clear all workers, any materials, Supervisors
nearby machinery or equipment and normalize the
route.
Ground Conditions All Trips and falls caused by 4 3 12 All accesses, where people have to walk, 1 3 3 Site
& Access poor, general access around to be well defined, properly constructed Engineers
the site and to the facilities and maintained in good condition. and
and accommodation Suitable steps to be provided and Supervisors
maintained, where appropriate.
Where appropriate, because of the need
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of access during darkness, cause suitable
levels of lighting to be provided and
maintained.
Control of Plant Plant Badly designed or defined 4 4 16 Haul road construction to avoid 1 4 4 Site
Operators haul roads or poorly unnecessary cambers or bends and the Engineers
maintained surfaces leading line of the road to be well defined, where and
to a loss of operator control appropriate. Supervisors
and mechanical damage to Running surface to be maintained in good
plant. condition.
Ground Persons Surveyors, Being struck by moving 5 3 15 Competent & certificated plant operators 5 2 10 Site
Investigat Engineers & plant / equipment to operate all items of plant. Engineers
ion other workers Plant certification to be provided prior to and
on site commencing on site, segregation of plant Supervisors
& operatives with barriers & signage,
operatives briefed not to walk / stand
around rear of machinery or items of
plant.
Operatives instructed to maintain eye
contact with plant operators at all
times.Operatives to wear high visibility
vests & safety helmets, safety footwear,
light eye protection, overalls.mobile
phones not to be used whilst operating
equipment.
Installation and All workforce  Electrocution 5 5 25 Planning:Temporary supplies will be 2 5 10 Site
use of temporary  Fire planned to take into account foreseen Engineers
electrical  Damage to equipment load requirements, environmental and
conditions, and progress of work and Supervisors
supplies compatibility/maintenance of equipment.
Competence of electrical sub-contractors
will be checked before contracting work.
The installation will be certified before
being brought into use. Locked supply
cabinets will form part of the system.
Offices, stores, drying rooms and

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canteens will be regarded as permanent
installations.
Physical:Supply and distribution units
will be lockable and the keys controlled.
Signs warning of electrical hazard will be
displayed on supply units. Fire
extinguishers (carbon dioxide) will be
available adjacent to distribution units.
Rubber gloves and rubber mats to an
appropriate standard are to be used for
live work. All cables will be routed so as
to prevent damage to cables and avoid
tripping hazards.
Managerial/Supervisory:Permit to work
system or other suitable means of control
to be used when work on live systems is
foreseen. Operatives will not be permitted
to work alone on live systems. Only
competent electricians are authorised to
install or modify temporary supplies;
certification will be obtained after
modification. Systems will be monitored
for physical damage and will be checked
and recertified every 4 months.
Training:Electricians will receive
additional training in the above standards
and HSE guidance material, toolbox talks
will be given at regular intervals.
Use of portable Operatives  Electrocution 4 4 16 Planning: 2 2 4 Site
electrical and Helpers  Fire All portable electrical equipment will be Engineers
equipment  Damage to equipment identified individually and is subject to and
planned maintenance. Equipment Supervisors
supplied to site will be fit for its purpose
with regard to voltage, power and
environmental conditions.

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Physical:
All equipment found to be defective will
be switched off and reported immediately.
Visual inspection of equipment will be
carried out before use. Leads and
extension cables are to be routed so as to
minimise the likelihood of damage and
trip hazards.
Damaged lamps on festoon leads will be
replaced, and only moulded socket
holders will be used on sites.
Only equipment operating at a safe
voltage will be permitted on site; higher
voltages must be authorised in writing by
management prior to use.
Managerial/Supervisory:
Subcontractors will be made aware of the
above policy concerning use of electrical
equipment. Trained first-aider(s) will be
available on site at all times when
electrical equipment is in use.
Management are responsible for ensuring
that attention is paid to site electrical
requirements, including arrangements for
design, testing and installation of circuits
and their protection by fuses, residual
current devices or similar. The use of
electrical equipment will be monitored to
ensure safe use. Management will ensure
that only trained and competent persons
test, repair and maintain portable
electrical equipment.
Operatives will be trained in the
precautions and safe use of portable
electrical equipment. Site first-aiders will
receive training in electric shock
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treatment.
Use of Pre-use inspection Operatives Possible electrocution, faulty 4 4 16 To ensure that safe working conditions 2 4 8 Site
angle and cutting / grinding disks and the proper use of angle grinders and Engineers
grinder inspectors equipment prevails. and
Faulty equipment to be repaired or Supervisors
replaced
Wear appropriate Operatives Injuries to employees due to 4 4 16 Enforce the use of Personal Protective 2 4 8 Site
Personal Protective not wearing of PPE 4 4 16 Equipment 2 4 8 Engineers
Equipment (i.e. eye Disconnect mains plug when changing and
protection) accessories. Supervisors
Ensure switch is “OFF” before plugging
into power supply.
Ensure cable and plug is not damaged.
Use the guard – ensure it is correctly fitted
and undamaged.
Ensure you are using the correct disc for
the task.
Ensure that the disc, wire brush or sanding
accessories used are suitable for the
angle grinder speed.
Use both hands to hold grinder against
work piece.
Secure work piece with clamps / vice.
Allow a newly assembled wheel to idle for
30 seconds before starting any operation.
Wear eye protection and protective
clothing.
Do not stretch the cable.
Do not over-reach.
Keep your footing.
Do not leave the tool unattended while it is
still plugged in.
Only use trained Unskilled Untrained operators will 4 4 16 Ensure that only trained competent 2 4 8 Site
and competent operators cause injuries to themselves operators use grinders Engineers
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operators and others or other employees and
Supervisors
Secure material Operatives Loos material will cause 4 4 16 Operator to ensure clamping of material 2 4 8 Site
firmly in vice or and others injuries to persons and or Engineers
clamp property damage and
Supervisors
Use the correct Operatives The use of the incorrect disc 4 4 16 Ensure the use of correct disc for the task 2 4 8 Site
disc, grinding for and others can cause the disc to shutter in hand Engineers
grinding and cutting or brake resulting in injuries and
for cutting to employees and or Supervisors
property damage.
Never force the Operatives Forcing the grinder will 4 4 16 Operator must never force the grinder 2 4 8 Site
grinder on to the and others cause the disc to shutter Engineers
material be grind or resulting in injuries to and
cut employees and or property Supervisors
damage
Remove all Operatives Failure will result in fires 4 4 16 Ensure no flammables in area of 2 4 8 Site
flammable material and others operations Engineers
in close vicinity of and
the grinding Supervisors
operations
On completion of Other Unattended, connected 4 4 16 Ensure disconnecting of the grinders 2 4 8 Site
the task disconnect workers grinders will be used by Engineers
the grinder from wrong persons and
power supply Supervisors
Installatio Installation Operatives Persons injured due to 4 4 16 All the tools should be tested before use at 2 2 4 Site
and others damaging of tools/ grinder site. All drivers /operators will adhere to Engineers
n of
or cutter during working. the site speed limit. Wear ear /eye and
Cables in Vehicle incident, Hearing protection & all vehicles /equipment will be Supervisors
damage, Spillage inspected prior to site entry. All heavy
Ducts & vehicles / equipment will have reverse light
Trenches / siren fitted /rotating light.
TrenchExcavation Task involved Personal injury from trip or 4 4 20 Care to be taken when climbing into or 2 2 4 Site
for Cables in Ducts operatives fall on uneven ground leaving machinery. Engineers
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& Trenches and other Oil Spillage. Always wear proper PPE. and
workers Injury from overturning One vehicle will be made available for the Supervisors
machinery on unstable or emergencies
uneven ground. Do not operate machinery on ground
Person too close to conditions not suitable for that particular
machine struck /crushed by equipment or task.
excavator. Supervisor to ensure all personnel &
Eye injury from dust. onlookers are clear of machine prior to
Hearing damage from starting excavation/ boring work.
prolonged noise of Only certified operators to operate
machinery. machinery.
Operators & others to wear hearing & eye
protection when machinery in use.
Installing ductwork Task involved Inhalation/absorption of 4 5 20 An adequate means of access must be 2 4 8 Site
operatives hazardous substances provided for operatives and their materials. Engineers
and other Manual handling, Where possible, mechanical means of and
workers Falls from heights lifting will be provided. The area directly Supervisors
below the work will be kept clear by use of
barriers and signs warning of overhead
working. Use of Mobile Elevating Working
Platforms or Scaffold Towers to use for
high level works.
Personal protective equipment will be
provided as required by the relevant
COSHH assessment(s).
Site management will ensure that access
equipment has been correctly erected by
competent persons. Access equipment will
only be adapted or altered by competent
persons.
Liaison with building occupants or other
workers will take place to ensure there is
no risk to third parties, and that they
cannot affect the safety of operatives.
The progress of the work will be monitored

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to ensure safe systems of work are used.
Where the presence of hazardous dust is
suspected, work will stop until the
substance has been analysed and a
means of control agreed.
Training of operatives will include the use
of access equipment and PPE, and
information on the contents of COSHH
assessments. Toolbox talks given at
regular intervals.
Handling of Task involved Heavy loads, Heavy 5 4 20 Use of Flagmen / Bank men is 3 2 6 Site
Equipment operatives equipment’s recommended when machines are reverse Engineers
and other mode. and
workers All the rigging / boring equipment will be Supervisors
tested & certified prior to use and colour
coded. Riggers & flag men will be
deployed to strictly monitor the movement
of the equipment.Barricading of the
excavation/ boring area will be done to
avoid the entry of unauthorized persons
with proper signage’s are provided.
Cable Pulling/ Task involved Personal injury due to fall on 5 4 20 Care to be taken while pulling the cables. 4 2 8
Laying/Dressing operatives even ground/trenches.
Works and other Oil Spillage by other Always wear proper PPE.
workers. machines while excavating.
Injury from overturning One vehicle will be made available for the
machinery/ rolling pads on emergencies
unstable or uneven ground.
Persons too close to cable Do not operate machinery on ground
pulling/ Winch machine or conditions not suitable for that particular
rolling pads. equipment or task.
Eye injury from dust. Supervisor to ensure all personnel &
Hearing damage from onlookers are clear of machine prior to
prolonged noise of starting excavation work.
machinery. Only certified operators to operate

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machinery. Provide proper access and
ladders for deep excavation.
Wear hearing & eye protection when
adjacent machineries are in use.
Handling-Loading/ Task involved Heavy loads like cable 5 5 20 All the lifting equipment will be tested & 3 3 9
Unloading of cable operatives drums. certified prior to use. And colour coded.
drum and other Fallieres of the lifting Riggers & flag men will be deployed to
workers equipment and lifting gears. strictly monitor the movement of the
equipment. Barrication of the lifting area
will be done to avoid the entry of
unauthorized persons with proper
signage’s are provided
Crane Failure to do pre- Task involved Using of faulty equipment 5 5 25 Enforce pre-use inspections against 3 3 9
use inspection. operatives resulting in injuries to approved register.
Operatio
Not using required and other persons and / or property Enforce the correct use of personal
n personal protective workers damage. protective equipment.
equipment. Injuries to employees. Ensure the use of certified equipment
Using uncertified Injuries to employees and / only.
equipment. or property damage when Never allow the using of untrained
Using non equipment fails. employees.
competent Injuries to employees and / Ensure correct slinging.
employees. or property damage. Ensure adhering to procedures.
Failure to sling Falling of material resulting Ensure the use of certified equipment
correctly and in injuries to person and or only.
unbalanced loads. property damage. Before starting make sure the supervision
Failure to barricade Injuries to persons and / or of all activities, no safety officer , no
placing of property damage. engineer to supervise all the activities no
watchman, slewing Injuries to persons and / or work will be allowed at any time, day shift
over persons and property damage. or night shift.
not warning Failure will result in injuries Before starting night shift make sure that
workers. to persons and or property the lighting in the area of erection, off-
Making use of damage. loading is sufficiently light up for safe
uncertified cranes. Failure will result in injuries offloading and erection purposes, and
The absence of the to persons and or property make sure the fall protection erectors also
responsible person damage has sufficient lighting for completing their

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during all erection job.
activities. No
sufficient lighting at
night for erection of
cable drum and for
erection of fall
protection
prevention devices.

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Al Seal Contracting & Trading Co. (WLL) ALSEAL/HSE/CTS-FORM-020

Al Seal Contracting Risk Management System

Contract number and title: RA number: Element of work: Date:

Severity Likelihood Evaluation of risk

AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

AL SEAL CONTRACTING HSE PROCEDURES

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