S.No.

Activity Type of Activity OH & S Hazard Consequence Person(s ) at Existing Control Measures
Over-riding criteria Risk Assessment
(R / NR) (Harm) - Injury / Risk# (Describe briefly) Risk
Illness Applicabili Applicabili Severity Likelihood Risk Category
Emergenc
ty of ty of of of Rating (High /
y
Legal Other Harm Occurence Medium
condition
requireme requireme (S) (L) (S X L) / Low)
Y/ NA
nt Name / nt / 5-1 5-1 25-1
1 Material Receipt - R Accidental hitting in Fatality
Movement of the absence of
Vehicles carrying reverse horns
Check reverse horn in every vehicle
materials to
regularly ; maintain & service the
unloading point ECV NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
vehicle regularly. A banks man must be
assigned as necessary.

Accidental hitting in Fatality

case of improper Place Proper traffic signs and adhere
control of traffic to them; Advise and monitor the set
ECV NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
speed limit, ensure that all drivers
have the correct driving licence

Accidental hitting by Injury

steel protruding from Ensure that the protruding steel is
ECV NA NA NA 4 2 8 Medium
the vehicle provided with fluoscent signage.

2 Unloading of R Manual unloading of Physical stress

materials cement bags,
bricks, steel etc Mechanize handling as far as possible.
Train the operatives about Safe
C Manual Handling. Ensure safe lifting NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
techniques is strictly observed by
operatives.Rotate employees.

Inhalation of dust Respiratory

during unloading of problem, irritation
cement bags, sand, Ensure segregation of damaged and
aggregates good bags. Do not throw the materials
EC NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
while unloading. Ensure adequate PPE
is worn at all times.

Fall of bricks Injury

Do not throw the materials. Mechanize

C as far as possible. Take the help of NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
others to transport the bricks.

Contact with sharp Injury

edge of steel C Remove/Guard the sharp edge. NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low

Fall of steel bundle Injury

Use mechanical equipment. Take the

C help of others if required to carry long NA NA NA 3 3 9 Medium
rebars.

3 Material Storage
A Sand / Aggregates R Inhalation of dust Respiratory
problem, irritation
Ensure usage of correct PPE by
ECV NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
operatives at all the times..

B Cement R Inhalation of dust Respiratory

problem, irritation
Ensure usage of correct PPE by
ECV operatives at all the times. Ensure NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
proper housekeeping all the times.

Falling of stacks of Injury

cement bags due to
improper stacking

Avoid stacking materials at the edges

of floor slabs. Avoid throwing materials
EC to stack from elevated position. Use NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
equipment in shifting materials from
higher level to the ground.

C Steel R Improper stacking Injury

D Chemicals & Fuel
Stack the steel properly in demarcated
EC area only. Proper PPE must be worn NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
all the time during work.
R Improper storage Fire
conditions Remove the source of ignition if
(proximity to source possible. Do not store incompatible
of ignition) chemicals together. Store it in a locked
area. No entry of unauthorised
personnel. Keep the MSDS readily
available for all operatives. Proper
EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 Medium
signage to be installed.Ensure proper
fire precautions. Use proper PPE as
per the instructions of MSDS. Labelling
System must be in place and
operatives properly trained on how to
identify them and their do's and don'ts.
E Bricks R Falling off of stacks Cuts, bruises,
Ensure safe and proper storage of
due to improper injury EC NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
materials.
stacking
4 Demolition of Old R Improper area Injury
Structures demarcation, Ensure safe work method statement
unmanned areas prepared and agreed. Remove all
EC utilities. Barricade the area. Ensure NA NA NA 4 1 4 Low
proper PPE by operatives. Ensure
proper Emergency Plan is in place.

Exposure to noise Loss of hearing

ability on
prolonged Barricade the area. Maintain the
exposure EC demolishing equipment. Use ear NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
defenders.

Inhalation of dust Respiratory

problem, irritation
Sprinkle the area when planned the
EC activity. Barricade the area. Use NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
suitable PPE.

5A Excavation using R Exposure to noise Loss of hearing

Mechanical generated by ability on Ensure engineering/ adminstrative
equipment excavation prolonged controls for operatives working around
machinery exposure EC noisy areas/machines above the NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
workplace exposure limits for 8 hours
of work (i.e. 90 dB(A)).

Inhalation of dust Respiratory

problem, irritation EC Ensure use of RPE. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low

Accidental hitting by Fatality EC

the boom of the
excavator in case Ensure barricading of the swing area.
of presence of NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
No unauthorised entry to be observed.
personnel in the
swing area of the
boom
Improper / absence Injury due to EC
of fencing around accidental fall Ensure barricading around the BOCW
the excavated area NA NA 4 2 8 High
excavated area. Act

Improper shoring, Suffocation in

slipping of earth/ case of The type of soil and its stability must
embankments burial,Fatality be the basis of the degree of the angle
of slope or bench. A competent person
EC must conduct on-site inspection on the NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
actual physical analysis of the soil and
design suitable and sufficient control
measures.

5B Excavation by R Exposure to noise Loss of hearing

pneumatic ability on
chiselling prolonged Regular Check up and maintenance of
exposure EC compressed air.Ensure use of NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
adequate ear defender..

Inhalation of dust Respiratory

problem, irritation Ensure water sprinkling if
EC NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
practicable.Ensure use of RPE.

Getting hit by the Injury

chisel / hammer
Ensure air compressors/ receivers are
head
in a safe working condition, and
EC NA NA NA 1 3 3 Low
marked with safe working pressure.
Ensure use of PPE.

Flying off of loose Injury

EC As above NA NA NA 4 1 4 Low
hammer head
Flying off of chips of Eye injury
chisseled material
Barricade the area.Use eye protection
EC NA NA NA 4 1 4 Low
as well as face protection.

6 Stacking of R Inhalation of dust Respiratory

Sprinkle the area with water.Use
excavated earth problem, irritation ECV NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
suitable RPE.
Improper shoring, Suffocation in
Ensure sufficient and suitable design
slipping of earth/ case of burial, EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
of formwork.
embankments Fatality
7 Back filling of R Exposure to noise Loss of hearing
foundation pits generated by ability on
Ensure engineering/ adminstrative
excavation prolonged
controls for operatives working around
machinery exposure
EC noisy areas/machines above the NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
workplace exposure limits for 8 hours
of work.

Inhalation of dust Respiratory

problem, irritation
Ensure sprinkling at intermittent
EC NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
interval and use of RPE

Accidental hitting by Fatality EC

the boom of the Backfilling must be in accordance with
excavator in case the JSA and method statement. Ensure
of presence of that all machines used in backfilling are
NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
personnel in the in a proper working condition and fitted
swing area of the with reverse alarms. Provide
boom banksman.
8 Re-routing of NR Electrical shock in Fatality
Cable flagging to be done. Competent
existing electrical case of puncture of
person to check the services (Check
cables etc charged electrical
with the authority). Ensure the
cables due to lack
supervisor knows underground utilities
of As-built Drawing C NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
before excavation.• Beware of
during excavation
underground facilities and dig manually
and lack of
to expose and re-route any temporary
knowledge of actual
facilities if in doubt.
layout of services
Shifting of Electrical NR Exposure to Fatality
Cable Lines charged electrical
lines JSA to be carried out. Deploy the
C competent persons. LoTo to be NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
enforced.

9 Wooden R Release of Chips / Splinters may

Provide & ensure proper PPE for
Shuttering Making Splinters cause damage to C NA NA NA 4 2 8 Medium
eyes and face.
eyes
Accidental hitting Deep wounds
from hammer head All the tools must be inspected before
use. Ensure hand tools are in good
C and working condition. Ensure proper NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
PPE must be used. Ensure proper
handles of all tools (hammers)

Improper design of May lead to death

shuttering, leading due to accidents
to collapse of during concreting, Ensure adequate and suitable
shuttering when the concrete formwork and load-bearing capacity.
is still green EC Competent supervisor for formwork to NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
check & validate the shuttering before
pouring of concrete.

Fall from height Fatality Ensure proper safe access and egress
during erection of as well as safe place of work. Ensure
shuttering of fall protection measures are in place
(Ensure a safe working
C NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
platform/scaffold with proper handrails
and intermediate rails). Ensure 100%
tie off if there is need of personal fall
protection.
10 Steel Shuttering R Exposure to welding Eye irritation
Making (Cutting / rays during cutting / Ensure proper eye protection
C NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
Welding) welding preferably in segregated area..

Contact with hot Burn injury

C Ensure proper hand protection. NA NA NA 1 3 3 Low
surface
Handling / shifting of cuts, bruises
steel without use of C Ensure usage of proper PPE. NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
PPEs
11 Reinforcement R Handling / shifting of Cuts, Deep
Ensure proper PPE to be provided &
work steel without use of wounds. C NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
used.
PPEs
Contact with Cut injury
rotating disc of bar
C Ensure guard is in place over disc. NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
cutting machine

Fall of Injury
reinforcement rod Ensure operative take help to supply
C NA NA NA 3 2 6 Low
while supplying at reinforcement from height.
height
12 Concrete mixing R Handling of Minor injuries like
aggregates without cuts, bruises Ensure proper PPE to be provided &
C NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
use of PPEs used.

Inhalation of cement Respiratory

/ aggregates dust problems
Ensure proper RPE to be provided &
generated during EC NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
used.
mixing

Skin Contact with Skin irritation Use proper cover of skin with hand
C NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
cement / concrete gloves.
Exposure to noise Loss of hearing
Maintain the concrete mixing
generated from ability on
EC machine.Use of ear defenders to be NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
concrete mixing prolonged
ensured.
exposure
Electrical shock in Injury
case of punctured
power cable of Mixer Use proper check of all equipments Indian
C and machines periodically. Ensure use Electricity NA NA 4 2 8 High
of ELCB in distribution boards. Rules

13 Placing of R Improper access to Cuts, bruises

concrete the area of EC Ensure safe access & egress. NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
placement
Periodic check of hoisting equipments
Failure of elevator Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
by Competent Person.
Loss of hearing
ability on
Exposure to noise EC Ensure use of ear defenders. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
prolonged
exposure

Ensure periodic check of scaffolds or

Fall of person from height
Fatality
/ failure of scaffold EC use ofpersonal fall protection.100% tie NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
off policy.

14 Curing of R Regular exposure to Skin irritation

Concrete / water Ensure usage of proper hand
C NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
Masonary Work / protection.
plaster
15 Testing of R Handling of cubes cuts, bruises
Concrete Cubes without use of PPEs EC Ensure usage of PPE. NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low

Improper stacking of cuts, bruises

EC Ensure safe stacking using proper PPE NA NA NA 1 3 3 Low
broken cubes
16 Masonary Work
A Brick Work / Block R Shifting of materials Minor injuries like
Work without use of PPE cuts, bruises C Ensure usage of proper PPE. NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low

Falling of bricks in Injuries like cuts,

case of improper bruises EC Ensure safe stacking using proper PPE NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
stacking of bricks
Inhalation of dust Respiratory
generated during problems EC Ensure usage of RPE. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
mixing of mortar
During construction Cuts, bruises
slipping of brick from
Safe manual handling training must be
hand
C provided.Reduce the load to be NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
handled manually.

B Stone Masonary NR Shifting of materials Minor injuries like

without use of PPE cuts, bruises C Ensure usage of proper PPE. NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low

Improper stacking of Minor injuries like

EC Ensure safe stacking using proper PPE NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
stones cuts, bruises
Chipping off of Eye injury
Stone during
Ensure safe stacking using proper
dressing BOCW
C PPE (eg Eye Protection, Face NA NA 3 3 9 High
Act
Protection, Ear defenders)

Inhalation of dust Respiratory

generated during problem
mixing of mortar EC Ensure usage of RPE. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low

During construction Cuts, bruises

slipping of stone Safe manual handling training must be
from hand provided.Reduce the load to be
C NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
handled manually.Take help in case of
heavy.

17 Hacking / Grinding NR Flying off of Cause damage to

of Concrete fragments of eyes; minor cuts BOCW
C Ensure usage of proper PPE. NA NA 3 3 9 High
Surfaces chipped surfaces and bruises Act

Inhalation of dust Respiratory

EC Ensure usage of proper RPE. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
problems
Fall due to improper Injury like fracture
working platform Ensure a safe working
BOCW
C platform/scaffold with proper handrails NA NA 4 3 12 High
Act
and intermediate rails.

Exposure to noise Loss of hearing

ability on
EC Ensure usage of ear defenders. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
prolonged
exposure
18 Plastering R Inhalation of dust Respiratory Proper PPE must be worn during the
NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
during mixing problems time of work.
Contact of cement Skin Irritation Proper PPE must be worn during the
C NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
with skin time of work.
Contact with eyes Irritation of the Proper PPE must be worn during the BOCW
C NA NA 3 3 9 High
during plastering eyes time of work. Act
Fall due to Improper Injury like fracture
BOCW
working platform C Ensure erection of safe scaffold. NA NA 4 3 12 High
Act
19 Flooring R Improper handling / Minor cuts and
stacking of tiles / bruises;
slabs possibilities of Ensure safe handling of tiles, stacking
minor fractures of tiles & slabs by proper training on
EC NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
handling, stacking .Provide resources
like PPE, mechanise the handling.

Exposure to Noise Loss of hearing

During Cutting, ability on
EC Ensure proper usage of PPE. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
Polishing prolonged
exposure
Inhalation of dust Respiratory
While Grinding/ Problem EC Ensure proper usage of RPE. NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
Cutting/ Polishing
20 Water proofing R Contact with hot Burn injury
using Bituminous Bitumen
C Ensure proper usage of PPE. NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
material

21 Plumbing / R Exposure to fibres Respiratory

EC Ensure proper usage of RPE. NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
Sanitary Works problem
Fall while working at Can lead to
height severe injuries /
fatality Ensure use of safe access and egress
C NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
as well as safe working platform.

Improper stacking of Minor cuts, bruises

EC Ensure proper stacking of pipes. NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
pipes
Exposure to Lead Burns,
Minimise the use of lead. Ensure use
soldering Respiratory C NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
of proper RPE.
problems
Exposure to Respiratory
C Ensure use of proper RPE. NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
Hessian felt fibres problems
22 D G Set Operation R Defective or
improperly installed Respiratory Regular maintenance and check up
EC NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
exhaust system problem must be conducted.

Overloading during
power outages
Make sure generator produces more
Overheating of power than will be drawn by the things
generator, risk of EC which is connected to the generator, NA NA NA 4 1 4 Low
accident including the initial surge when it is
turned on
 Slippery floor due to
fuel / oil leakage /
spillage Ensure proper housekeeping,
Injury EC container to keep the spilled wastage NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
oil for disposal by authorised party.

Fire in case of
source of ignition
Fire protection equipment is in place
near leaked fuel / oil Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
and person knows to use it.

Exposure to noise Loss of hearing

during generator ability on
operation prolonged EC Provision of ear muffs/plugs NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
exposure
23 Storage and R Toppling of drums Injury to arms and
Handling of Fuel / while handling feet.
Lubricants / Paint Mechanical handling of drum/two man
C NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
support while handling

Slippery floor due to Personnel Injury

fuel / lub. spillage / Ensuring immediate clean up of
leakage EC NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
spillage,non slippery floors

Presence of source
Potential chances
of ignition in the Ensuring no ignition source in the
of fire leading to EC NA NA NA 4 2 8 Medium
vicinity of storage vicinity.
injury
area
24 Handling of Scrap R Handling of scrap Injury, cuts
without use of PPEs C Ensuring proper PPE (Gloves) NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low

25 Painting - Surface
preparation using Ensure use of proper PPE.The area
shot blasting Contact with the should be kept segregated from the
R Injury C NA NA NA 2 3 6 Low
shots main work area. Unauthorised entry
should be prohibited.
Respiratory BOCW
Inhalation of dust EC Ensure use of suitable RPE NA NA 2 5 10 High
problem Act
Contact with highly
pressurised air in BOCW
Injury C Checking of hose by operator NA NA 4 2 8 High
case of rupture of Act
hose
Exposure to noise Loss of hearing
during shot blasting ability on Provision of face mask with ear muffs BOCW
EC NA NA 2 5 10 High
operation prolonged or plugs Act
exposure
Contact of paint /
Irritation of skin &
Painting R primer with skin / C Ensure use of suitable RPE NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
eyes
eyes
Respiratory
Inhalation of dust EC Proper nose mask NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
problem
Fall from height Physical injury
C Provision of suitable work platform NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
while painting due to fall/Fatality
Use of material R Crane hits a person Fatality
handling equipment Safety checks shall be performed on
(crane / inbuilt Crane daily before use. Crane / Hydra
26 crane of piling EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
shall be operated by licensed and
pressure machine competent drivers.
etc)
Crane overturns Fatality
and hits a person
Crane shall be operated by licensed
EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
and competent drivers.

Use of sling, R cut/damage Fatality

dshackle, vertical sling,sling failure
clamps under lifted load. EC load falling from the top causing fatality NA NA Y 5 2 10 High

27 Structural Steel
NA NA NA
Work

Collapse of
Ensure construction as per design
A Fabrication R structure due to Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
specification.
element failure

Weld failure due to

poor quality or lack Fatality EC Ensure the weld check. NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
of testing

Fire & explosion Ensure the use of NRV and Flashback

Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
during gas cutting Arrestor.

Exposure to welding Irritation of eyes,

EC Ensure use of suitable PPE/RPE NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
fumes throat, nose

Exposure to welding Ensure use of suitable PPE (face

Arc eyes C NA NA NA 1 5 5 Low
radiation protection and eye protection.)

Observe strictly safe crane lifting

Steel falling from procedure. Deploy trained rigger to
B Handling R slung loads while Fatality EC hitch the load. Ensure lifting tackles NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
unloading are thoroughly tested by an approved
third party.

Steel falling
because the vehicle
Provision of trained rigger.Ensure
load is unstable or Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
Proper supervision.
becomes unstable
during unloading
 Provision of banksman, Provision of
Vehicle collision Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
reverse horn

Worker falling from

Ensure that the activity should be
vehicle during
Fatality C properly supervision.No unloading to NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
loading and
be done when the vehicle is in motion.
unloading

Falling from height Fall protection measures shall be

C Erection R Fatality C NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
while rigging provided.

Never swing loads overhead people.

Area affected by the operations must
Falling objects Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
be properly enclosed and warning
signboards in place.

Ensure all cranes and lifting tackles

are thoroughly tested by an approved
third party as per national
Collapse of the
regulations.Never exceed the marked
structure during Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
SWL.Position the crane on a well
construction
compacted,levelled ground.Ensure the
tagline to control the load.Outriggers
must be fully extended.

Ensure competent and trained

Being struck by banksman.If visibility of the load and
crane / any other Fatality EC the rigger is not feasable ,then proper NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
mobile equipment communication facilities must be
provided.

Being struck by
Ensure the use of tagline to control the
objects such as Fatality EC NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
load.
steel members

Check the route of crane movement

Crane / mobile for underground & overhead utilities.
equipment hitting Cranes must be positioned at least 6
underground or Fatality EC meters away from the overhead NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
overhead utility powerlines. Underground utilities if
services exposed over the ground report it to,
for rectification.

28 Roofing &
Cladding Ensure proper and safe
access.Ensure employees use proper
fall arrest systems such as full body
harnesses and hook the harnesses to
Falling of person
R Fatality C a proper anchorage point wherever NA NA Y 5 2 10 High
from height
fixing handrails is not practicable.Train
the employees on Work @ Height
Safety and the use of fall arrest
systems (Full Body Harnesses)

Never stack the material too close to

BOCW
Falling objects Major injury EC the edge (at height).Barricade the NA NA 4 2 8 High
Act
below area.Ensure PPE usage.

Contact with sharp

edge of roofing Cuts, bruises C Ensure usage of suitable PPE NA NA NA 1 4 4 Low
sheets