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TASK SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT SHEETTASK: EXCAVATION, PIPE LAYING AND BACKFILLING

Item

No.SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS / RISKS

PERSONS

at RISK

Beforem

itigation

HighMe

diumLow

(HML)

ACTIONS REQUIRED

TO REDUCE OR CONTROL RISKS

ACTION BY:

WHEN BY:

Afterm

itigation

HighMe

diumLow

(H

ML)

1

Electric Connection

Electric shock

Operatives

Sub-Contractor,&Visitors

Medium

All electrical tools/installations to be regularlychecked

Gloves to be worn at all times. Only trained operatives to be used. Task specific PPE should be worn.

Forman,Supervisor,Operator &

banks man

Low

2 Usage of Equipment, Excavator etc

Operatives

Sub-Contractor,&Visitors

Medium

Ensure that all equipment shall be inspectedprior to start work

Make sure that the operator is certified

Ensure the equipment are fitted with reversealarm

Ensure the availability of signal man at all theworking time.

Supervisor,

Operator &banks man

Low

3

Falls of persons /Fall of materials andTrench collapse

Operatives

Sub-

Contractor&Visitors

High

Barricade the area Ensure supervisors monitor site regularly on

excavated locations Permit system should be strictly followed.

Keep the access area cleared; keep the spoil 1meter away from the edge. Provides properaccess and egress every 30 meters, erect

hard barricades with signage. Only authorized and competent operatives that

have received the required training arepermitted to work in excavation. Allexcavations deeper than 1.2m to be batteredback or shored up / supported. Trench to bebattered or benched above 1.2m deep.

Forman,Supervisor,

Operator &banks man

Low

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Item

No.SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS / RISKS

PERSONS

at RISK

B

eforemitigation

HighMediumLow

(HML)

ACTIONS REQUIRED

TO REDUCE OR CONTROL RISKS

ACTION BY:

WHEN BY:

Aftermitigation

HighMediumLow

(HML)

Excavation support must be provided in softunsuitable ground (sheet piles, boxes etc)

4 Vehicles driving into excavated area

Operatives

Sub-Contractor

Medium

Barricade the area Provide proper signage, warning lights etc Do not allow any vehicle to excavation area

with Out proper access made Ensure all vehicle movements are minimum

2mtr away from the excavation edge

Supervisor,Operator &

banks man` Low

5PVC Cutter

Hand and fingers can cut during use

Operatives Medium Gloves should be worn all the time while using

the cutterForman,

Supervisor,Low

6Existing pipes & buried cable beingstruck

Operatives

Sub-Contractor,&Visitors

Medium

PTW to be obtained before starting the workand toolbox talk should be conducted.

Verify utility service drawings and mark theservices on the ground if any.

Identify and cordon the area in a safe method Conduct the toolbox talk before work starts. Close supervision at all times

Ensure there is no contamination of hydrocarbons,etc

FormanSupervisor,Operator &

banks man

Low

7Backfilling

Operatives

Sub-Contractor

Medium Ensure excavation is clear of operatives.

Banks man to direct JCB driver. Do not tipmaterial too close to trench. Ensure stop logsin place. Ensure PPE is worn as appropriate.Driver to ensure stability of machine at alltimes, All personnel to make themselvesknown to driver when approaching. Banksmanto warn personnel. Mirrors to be clean

Forman,Supervisor,Operator &

banks manLow

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Item

No.SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS / RISKS

PERSONS

at RISK

B

eforemitigation

H

ighMediumLow

(HML)

ACTIONS REQUIRED

TO REDUCE OR CONTROL RISKS

ACTION BY:

WHEN BY:

Aftermitigation

H

ighMediumLow

(HML)

8 Heat exhaustion and Heat StrokeOperatives

Sub-Contractor

Medium

Cold Drinking Water: must ensure clean andcold drinking water shall be provided at worksites. In any time during the summer period,

Heat Exhaustion Rooms: must set up withproper cooling devices to control heatexhaustion cases.

Summer Working Instructions/ campaigns inprogressing workforce awareness on summerworking and its precautionary measures forprotecting themselves from heat related illness

such as sun burns, heat cramps, heatexhaustion and heat stress.

Forman,Supervisor,Operatives Low

Completed by:

Name: Signature: Job Title: Date:

Jawad Ghani Office Manager 27-02-14