Project No:J-1724 RISK ASSESSMENT Rev.

00 Date:25/11/2019

Risk (R) Assessment Matrix (4x4=16)

Likelihood (L) 1 2 3 4
Severity (S) Very Unlikely Unlikely Likely Very likely
1 Minor health effect/
injury
1 2 3 4
2 Moderate health effect/
injury
2 4 6 8
3 Major health effect/
injury/ fatality
3 6 9 12
4 Extreme health effect/
injury/ fatality 4 8 12 16
RISK = SEVERITY X LIKELIHOODIF RISK IS 1-4, PROCEED THE WORK WITH PRECATIONS. IF RISK IS 4-6, PROCEED THE WORK WITH ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS.
IF RISK IS 8-16, DON’T PRECEED THE WORK. REDUCE IT UP TO 6 AND THEN PROCEED THE WORK WITH ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS.

RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMMUNICATED BEFORE STARTING THE WORK

Assessor
Project Name: DDC/JOB#1724 Ref:HSE-RA-04
Name:
Engr. SAIF MASHAQI
Description of
Work: Steel Reinforcement and Shuttering works Location: RIYADH, ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
Initial ResidualR
Safety Precautions Needed To Control The Risk To Responsible
Sl. Risk isk Rating Ref.
Activity Hazard/ Conditions Consequences *ALARP* Person
No Rating
L S R L S R
1 Area Preparation  Lack of Personal Personal Injury 3 2 6  Pre-job training or regular tool box talk must be 2 2 4 Med Site Engineer/
and selection of Protective Damage of conducted. Site
proper tool’s for the Equipment property  Appropriate warning signs should be posted on Supervisor
job. (Gloves, the working area. /Safety Officer
Goggles, musk  Ensure that all workers involved on the activity
etc. are wearing proper PPE.
 Unsafe condition  Ensure effective supervision and Close
of the area, monitoring at all times.
slip and trip at the  Ensure that the area is free from scattered and
same level. unwanted materials, and all scattered materials
 Using of wrong should keep in a safe place.
tool’s for the job  Make sure that all tool’s to be used are inspected
 Fall from by certified technician before mobilized and use
elevated area. in site.

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Project No: J-1724 RISK ASSESSMENT Rev.00 Date:25/11/2019
Project Name: DDC/JOB#1724 Ref. #: HSE-RA-04 Assessor Name: Engr. Mahmoud Abo Touq
Description Of Work: Steel Reinforcement and Shuttering works Location:RIYADH, ABU DHABI, U.A.E
Initial Residual Responsible
Safety Precautions Needed To Control The Risk To
Sl. Risk Risk Ref. Person
Activity Hazard/ Conditions Consequences *ALARP*
No Rating Rating
L S R L S R
2 Usage of Ladders  Slip, trip and fall Personal injury 3 3 9  Use 3 point contact connection to the ladder 2 3 6 Med Site Engineer/
& Step Ladders.  Damage of when going above and below the ground. Site
ladder rang  Ladder should good condition. Supervisor
 Collapse of  Damage ladder rang should be remove. /Safety Officer
ladder  Do not use a stepladder if there is a safer way of
doing the job.
 There must be enough space to fully open the
stepladder.
 One person should hold the ladder.
 Before using visual inspection should be done.
 Ladder must be fixed/secured properly at both
ends.
 Top 3 Rungs not to be used.
 Correct angle ratio 1:4 to be maintained.
 Step ladder must rest on a firm and level base.
 Floor must be clean and non-slippery.
 Any ladder in poor condition must be removed
from the site.
 Avoid electrical hazards look for overhead power
lines before handling a ladder.
3 Working at height  Falls from height Personal Injury 3 2 6  Only authorized and competent operatives will be 1 2 2 L Site Engineer/
 Falls from height permitted to work at height. Site
 Unauthorized Damage of  Only operatives that are physically and mentally Supervisor
Access property fit will be authorized to work at height. /Safety Officer
 Falling Materials  Where work is carried out above 1.8 meters full
 Premature body safety harnesses will be worn and secured
collapse to a suitable anchor point above the operative.
 Incorrect or  Operatives will maintain 3 point contact at all
damaged times whilst climbing ladders.
equipment  Warning signs should be displayed and barriers
erected to prevent access to areas where people
could fall.
 Ladders that are not being used should be

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DDC HSE DEPARTMENT
Project No: J-1724 RISK ASSESSMENT Rev.00 Date:25/11/2019
Project Name: DDC/JOB#1724 Ref. #: HSE-RA-04 Assessor Name: Engr. Mahmoud Abo Touq
Description Of Work: Steel Reinforcement and Shuttering works Location:RIYADH, ABU DHABI, U.A.E
Initial Residual Responsible
Safety Precautions Needed To Control The Risk To
Sl. Risk Risk Ref. Person
Activity Hazard/ Conditions Consequences *ALARP*
No Rating Rating
L S R L S R
locked away to prevent them being used.
 No materials or tools will be carried up ladders.
 Tools and materials such as nuts and bolts will
not be left on top of machinery, pipe / steel work
or near any open edges.
 All access equipment will be in good condition
and free from defects. Only operatives that are
trained and authorized will be permitted to erect
scaffolds or access towers.
 Where ladders are used for accesses ensure that
they set up on solid flat ground, ladders should
be tied off and footed by another operative whilst
this is being carried out. Ensure work platforms
are kept tidy and are not over loaded.
 Ensure access equipment such as ladders are in
good condition and free from defects like cracks
or missing rungs.
 Ensure the right size of ladder is used. Ladders
should be erected at a 75º angle and extend
1070mm above work platforms.
 Scaffold battens should be free from splits and
be supported every 1.2m and be secured to
prevent movement.
4 Steel reinforcement  Hands and Personnel injury 3 3 9  All operators must be competent and hold 2 3 6 Med Site Engineer/
work fingers can be relevant certification for the plant and equipment Site
caught in Property damage they are operating. Supervisor
between steel  Remove unnecessary materials/tools on working /Safety Officer
reinforcement areas.
 Struck by moving  Lifting & shifting of shutters shall be as per SWL
equipment while of plant/equipment and Follow lifting operation
shifting steel procedure.
reinforcement  Provide temporary walkways by providing
from yard to work planks/plywood.
areas  Experienced workers should be assigned on
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DDC HSE DEPARTMENT
Project No: J-1724 RISK ASSESSMENT Rev.00 Date:25/11/2019
Project Name: DDC/JOB#1724 Ref. #: HSE-RA-04 Assessor Name: Engr. Mahmoud Abo Touq
Description Of Work: Steel Reinforcement and Shuttering works Location:RIYADH, ABU DHABI, U.A.E
Initial Residual Responsible
Safety Precautions Needed To Control The Risk To
Sl. Risk Risk Ref. Person
Activity Hazard/ Conditions Consequences *ALARP*
No Rating Rating
L S R L S R
 Trip / slip on tools cutting and bending steel reinforcements.
and materials laid  Defective equipment/tools will be reported,
on working areas. replaced or removed from site.
 Walking over laid  Scaffolding should be erected under the
reinforcement supervision of trained/certified scaffolding
bars foreman / supervisor.
 Hands can be  Full body harness should be used when working
caught in bending above 2 meters if there is no fall protection
and cutting installed.
machine  Wear heavy duty gloves when working on steel
 6.Defective reinforcement
Equipment/tools  Manual handling techniques of bent, grab load
 Workers can fall close to body, put weight on knees, head straight
from insufficient and lift will be followed.
working platform
5 Handling of timber  Improper training Personnel injury 3 3 9 1. Proper training for Manual Handling should be 2 3 6 Med Site Engineer/
for Manual given. Site
Handling. Property damage 2. Proper lifting procedure must be followed strictly. Supervisor
 Improper lifting Wearing of PPE should be enforced. /Safety Officer
procedure. Back pain Injury
 Workers are not
wearing proper
PPE.
6 Shuttering and de-  Unsafe means of Personal Injury 3 2 6  Access for personnel to carry out work on 1 4 4 L Site Engineer/
shuttering works access onto Damage of shuttering to be planned. Safe means of access Site
shuttering property to be provided at all times in order to prevent risk Supervisor
 Manual and of falls from height. /Safety Officer
mechanical  Manual handling procedure to be developed and
handling implemented.
 Use of hand tools  Hand and power tools to be properly maintained.
/power tools Defective tools will not be used.
 Dangerous moving parts of machinery will be
guarded.

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DDC HSE DEPARTMENT
Project No: J-1724 RISK ASSESSMENT Rev.00 Date:25/11/2019
Project Name: DDC/JOB#1724 Ref. #: HSE-RA-04 Assessor Name: Engr. Mahmoud Abo Touq
Description Of Work: Steel Reinforcement and Shuttering works Location:RIYADH, ABU DHABI, U.A.E
Initial Residual Responsible
Safety Precautions Needed To Control The Risk To
Sl. Risk Risk Ref. Person
Activity Hazard/ Conditions Consequences *ALARP*
No Rating Rating
L S R L S R
7 Setting of Mobile  Faulty lifting Personal Injury 3 2 6  Load test certificate available for sling wire, nylon 1 3 3 L Site Engineer/
Crane equipment Damage of belt, chain, etc. Site
 Uncontrolled lifts property  Availability and usage of relevant PPE Supervisor
 Good maintenance of all lifting equipment’s. /Safety Officer
 Competent riggers were working on this job.
8 Rigging  Defective lifting Injury to 2 2 4  Ensure only certified equipment is used. 1 2 2 L Site Engineer/
equipment personnel.  Check all strops & equipment visually prior to use Site
 Miscommunicatio Damage to  Ensure use of safety Helmet, coveralls, safety Supervisor
n critical platform glasses, safety shoes and appropriate hand /Safety Officer
equipment. gloves as minimum PPE.
Potential loss of  Communicate this procedure to anyone
production. undertaking lifting operations.
 Identify the hazard during the planning process
and to connect with relevant staff to ensure the
hazard is risk assessed before works commence.
 Put in place measures to avoid or control the
risks, which include provision of information,
instruction, training, equipment and supervision.
 Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with
risk assessments.
9 Crane operation 1. Equipment failure Damage to plant 2 2 4  Toolbox talk to be held prior to starting all lifting 1 2 2 L Site Engineer/
(Boom Loader) 2. Wrong information and equipment. operations to ensure crane operator, Site
/signal Injury to  Riggers are fully aware of all tasks to be Supervisor
3. Wrong instruction personnel undertaken. /Safety Officer
4. Imbalanced load  Use of competent personnel, proper supervision.
and over load  Only authorized personnel to be present during
lifting operations and all procedures to be
adhered to.
 The rigger must wear a reflective vest to make
identification easy.
 Maintain good employee relationship though
monthly safety meeting and work appreciation.
 Good communication between crane operator

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DDC HSE DEPARTMENT
Project No: J-1724 RISK ASSESSMENT Rev.00 Date:25/11/2019
Project Name: DDC/JOB#1724 Ref. #: HSE-RA-04 Assessor Name: Engr. Mahmoud Abo Touq
Description Of Work: Steel Reinforcement and Shuttering works Location:RIYADH, ABU DHABI, U.A.E
Initial Residual Responsible
Safety Precautions Needed To Control The Risk To
Sl. Risk Risk Ref. Person
Activity Hazard/ Conditions Consequences *ALARP*
No Rating Rating
L S R L S R
and rigging personnel.
 Proper supervision and Inadequate
communication
 Proper planning and inspection
 Estimate/Assess individual work capability.
10 Stacking of  Falling materials Personal Injury 3 2 6  Avoid stacking of materials at edges of roof slabs 1 2 2 L Site Engineer/
materials (at  Working under of  Avoid throwing materials down Site
height) stack of materials  Use equipment for shifting materials from higher Supervisor
level to the ground /Safety Officer
 Ensure the kick boards are provided
11 Good  Slip and trip Personal Injury 3 2 6  Effective housekeeping requires are to organize 1 2 2 Low Site Engineer/
Housekeeping  Crush injuries your workplace keep work areas uncluttered and Site
 Splinters, cuts Damage of clean and store everything in its proper place. Supervisor
and eye injuries property.  Good housekeeping are less risk of accidents /Safety Officer
 Fires and injuries less risk of fires.
 A more pleasant workplace and less time wasted
trying to find tools, equipment and materials.
 Only keeping frequently used tools and
equipment in your work area.
 Keeping infrequently used tools, equipment and
materials in designated store rooms and lay-
down areas.
 Using storage racks and shelves, which take up
less floor space, rather than stacking materials
and equipment on the floor.

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DDC HSE DEPARTMENT