Almabani General Contractors

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

 Follow Almabani Health and Safety Corporate rules.

 Induction for all Almabani including subcontractor workers
– site specific and toolbox meetings.
 Supervisory arrangements.
 Emergency plans.
Lack of consultation may lead to potential  Communication arrangements.
outcomes for personal injury, property damage  PPE required.
Planning & &/or environmental incident.  Site plans.
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preparation  Risk Assessments.
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 Almabani Site Engineer taking care of Requirements for
constructing sewerage lines.
 Consider:
o Overall depth of the proposed line
o Potential impacts on an adjoining property,
particularly with respect to drainage or collapse
Property damage o Instability to adjoining or nearby structures.

Ensure all persons entering Almabani working site have a

Valid BAE system approved ID Card.
Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and/or
received instruction from Almabani Safety in the use of
Lack of training or the assessment of capability control measures, include correct use of tools, equipment, &
Training and fitting.
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Capabilities
may lead to personal injury, property damage 3 3 9 2 2 04
&/or environmental incident
Conduct a pre-start toolbox talk to ensure that all workers
have been made fully aware of the scope of work to be
performed.

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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

Assess conditions at Almabani site on arrival. Ensure:

 Site-specific induction is undertaken (include location of
amenities, first aid facilities, emergency plans, evacuation
Lack of a clear assessment may lead to points, incident reporting, communication, Almabani
Assess onsite
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conditions
personal injury, property damage &/or 3 2 6 immediate contact persons etc.) 2 1 2
environmental incident.  Suitable access for all equipment required.
 Suitable space for operation of equipment.
 Suitable lighting, including night-works.

Almabani Engineer is to make sure that work is not

Contact with electricity. conducted in close proximity to electrical power lines.
Poor lighting, Plumbing additions inside Almabani Site Engineer is to :
premises where areas may be poorly lit could  Be aware of ground condition including changes in level
lead to trips/injury.  Obey any barriers & signage - Be aware of excavations
 Do not walk near top edge of excavations; maintain safe
Inspect wastewater works, dust particles, distance from edges, voids & pits.
Set up work Inhalation of dust may impact on breathing or
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area dust in eyes may cause irritation issues.
3 3 9 AGC Site Engr. Ensure:
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 Adequate drinking water available on AGC working site.

 Access to shade during breaks.
Slips, trips and falls, cluttered worksite.  Adequate breaks.
 Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme
weather as per KSA rules & regulation.
Working with power tools • Wear gloves when handling sharp tools, rocks and
other materials.

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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

Wear hearing protection, ensure it is:

Environmental conditions
 Worn by all Almabani workers throughout the period of
Sprains, strains, Cuts, abrasions, concussion.
exposure to noise.
 Suitable for the type of working environment and the work
Hearing loss/damage
tasks
 Comfortable and correctly fitting for the worker.
 Regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it remains
in good, clean condition. (Housekeeping ensure by
Almabani Safety department.)

Where temporary road traffic control is required (e.g. when

providing temporary road bypass for site works, materials
Drive to delivery).
Almabani
Hit by another vehicle, weather condition.  Approvals and permits from the BAE where necessary
worksite
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/Temporary
AGC Vehicle accident, resulting in injury to 3 2 6  All traffic control measures put in place must be 2 1 2
driver. implemented as per BAE system mention.
Traffic Control
(TMP)  Almabani assign Traffic controllers must have sufficient
experience to setup, control traffic safely & efficiently.

AGC Safety ensure the speed limit mention on the route.

Almabani
workers and
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Pedestrian
Contact with vehicles 3 2 6  Signage must be appropriate and easily seen 2 1 2
safety

Delivery of Old pipe work may contain asbestos.

materials  Almabani Safety is to ensure the :
7 (Pipes, backfill 3 3 9 Reversing alarms of all the AGC vehicles. 2 2 4
material) Safety/warning signs, traffic barriers etc. must be displayed
Hit by vehicle as per BAE requirement.

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 Almabani General Contractors
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
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Description of Activity INSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE PIPING SYSTEM Project NTT Project Risk Assessment Ref#
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

Speak to Physical threat from aggressive person. Follow BAE requirements

plumber Injury from violence.  Reversing trucks, ensure:
Always maintain visual contact with driver’s mirrors.
Persons do not stand on or beside delivery vehicle during
unloading.

 Ensure:
o Never stand behind trucks when materials are
Struck by falling objects being tipped from truck

Crush injuries  Handling and Storage of pipes and other material Ensure:
• Check bundles of pipes before releasing retaining
frames or straps.
• Pipes are chocked to prevent rolling.
Truck rollover • Do not climb onto pipes.
• Ground is stable

Almabani Ground workers. Ensure:

 Coverall worn at all times, proper PPE as Almabani
Excavating & provided.
Backfilling -  Do not stand behind reversing vehicles
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Working with
Contact with Mobile plant (excavator etc.) 3 3 9  Ensure ground workers are instructed on set distances to 2 2 4
machinery maintain from the machine while in operation
 AGC workers are instructed made familiar with the blind
spots of the machine.

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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
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Description of Activity INSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE PIPING SYSTEM Project NTT Project Risk Assessment Ref#
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

 AGC site Engineer is to ensure trench sides are not

Trench collapse subject to loading.
 Erect any barriers & signage necessary to keep others
safe and aware of the fall hazards
Falls  Do not walk near top edge of excavation; maintain safe
distance from edge
Hearing loss  Keep trip hazards away from edge of excavation.
 Wear hearing protection.

Loss of communication Almabani Site Engineer is to ensure an effective system of

communication between machine operator and any ground
workers. E.g. Mobile phone.
Installing &  Use hand signaling where appropriate.
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Removing
trench shields
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/shoring  Hard hats, gloves & safety shoes are worn
 Do not allow people to be near stacked loads being
Hit by moving object loaded or unloaded

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 Almabani General Contractors
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
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Description of Activity INSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE PIPING SYSTEM Project NTT Project Risk Assessment Ref#
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

Drowning  The water level must be lowered below the base of the
proposed trench and maintained at that level for the
Excavating
duration of the excavation works.
Trench – Water
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charged
3 3 9  Operate on flat, level ground 2 2 4
• The removed water must not be discharged into a
ground
Hazardous atmosphere location where it will cause damage to property or
the environment
• The removed water must not be discharged, either
directly or indirectly, into the sewer.
Environmental/ Property Damage

• Almabani Site Engineer is to make sure that he

never allow anyone to work alone in a trench or
shaft. Make sure there is always another person
close by who can provide help or get help if
Working in
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Trenches
Buried by collapsing ground 3 3 9 necessary 2 2 4
• Work only from inside shored areas or from on top
of stable backfill

AGC Site Engineer is to ensure safe-lifting techniques used.

E.g.
• Working with machinery
Lifting Pipes  Ensure individual physically ready for lift.
• Hit by falling objects.
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• Muscular stress.
4 3 12  Face the load and stand close to load. 3 2 6
excavations  Use two or more people for lifting and moving heavy
items
 Take Regular breaks.

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 Almabani General Contractors
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
HSE-NTT- RA-
Description of Activity INSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE PIPING SYSTEM Project NTT Project Risk Assessment Ref#
29
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

 AGC Site foremen is to ensure where Cutting pipe to

length. Worker use hand saw where possible, work piece
• Cuts / Lacerations is secured before cutting.
• Laceration from sharp or rough edges/ • When using a high speed power cutting tools, make
objects/ materials. sure to check that is in the “OFF” position before
• Metal work & pipe cutting implements plug in.
or pipes themselves may cause cuts • Align saw on waste side of cut.
or abrasions. • Guide gently and steadily using both hands on the
saw.

AGC is taking care when using a Priming fluid and Solvent

 Only glues recommended by BAE system.
 Have applicable MSDS on hand
 Wear appropriate PPE as per M/SDS
Hazardous fumes/ Skin sensitivities  Use only in well ventilated area

Tapping into existing sewer system. Ensure:

13 Fixing pipework
4 3 12 • Waterproof gloves are worn
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• Safety glasses with splash protection or face shield

is worn
• Clean water, soap, towel and first aid box are
available
• Sterile wipes and dressings available.
Gravity / Pressure testing pipe work.
 Before installation, all lengths of pipe and fittings should
Hit by objects under pressure.
be thoroughly inspected for cuts, fractures.
 Joining to existing systems
 Ensure any adjacent stop valves are operational / closed.
 Relieve pressure in system before cutting/accessing
existing system.
 Water shall be kept in the line for 15 minutes or as
agreed with BAE Engineer.
 AGC Site Engineer is responsible for pressure testing
approval: If there is not any drop the gravity test is
passed.
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 Almabani General Contractors
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
HSE-NTT- RA-
Description of Activity INSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE PIPING SYSTEM Project NTT Project Risk Assessment Ref#
29
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

Person at risk;  Pipe fitter & plumber shall be trained & competent to
Supervisor, Inspector, Pipe fitter, Plumber, perform the testing task.
helpers. o Ensure all connections are adequately secured
o Adequate support where a change in direction or
reduction occurs

 AGC Ensure MSDS is available onsite

 Ensure PPE is worn as per MSDS recommendations
Working with
• Almabani workers wear waterproof resistant gloves
Cement
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E.g. Rapid set
Skin Conditions /Cement Burns 3 3 9 when directly handling wet cement. 2 2 4
• Where practicable, wear long pants and long sleeve
concrete
shirt to avoid contact with wet cement
• Wash off immediately should contact occur.
 Clean up tools (Plumber tool kit, Pipe cutter, steel brush
etc.) and any waste ensuring the site is left in clean and
tidy condition
 Store materials, so as to minimize manual tasks hazards,
Slips, trips, falls causing injury
trip hazards and the potential for falling objects.

 Wear gloves to avoid sharp edges

 Do not use bare hands to clean equipment

15 Cuts, laceration, puncture wounds

On completion 3 3 9 • Almabani electrical department is to make sure to 2 2 4
disconnect power tool/extension leads from power
point before winding up.
Contact with electricity
Mutual acceptance with BAE system, If acceptable, remove
or add barricades as necessary, AGC contact BAE
supervisor and notify job completion.
AGC workers safety

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HSE-CF-19-R0
 Almabani General Contractors
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
HSE-NTT- RA-
Description of Activity INSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE PIPING SYSTEM Project NTT Project Risk Assessment Ref#
29
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Item Activity/Process Hazard Controls (Residual Risk)
P S R P S R

Preparation Date 8th October 2018

Assessment Carried Out By Syed Naqi Hassan Position HSE Manager

Assessment Approved By Sleiman Geagea Position Project Manager

Low/Unlikely Medium High

Risk Assessment Matrix
1-4 6-9 12-16
Risk Level (P/S)
Probability (P) X Severity (S) = Risk
S1 S2 S3 S4
1 = Unlikely 1 = Negligible P1 1 2 3 4
2 = Low 2 = Minor Injury P2 2 4 6 8
3 = Medium 3 = Severe Injury P3 3 6 9 12
4 = High 4 = Fatal P4 4 8 12 16

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