RISK ASSESSMENT – Attachment 11

Ref Doc: NFS-DHA-CS-SOW-4 Rev 0

LOCATION: NFS PROJECT, TWF BUILDING TASK/ACTIVITY: EXISTING UTILITY RELOCATION WORKS

RISK ANALYSIS / RISK ANALYSIS /

CONTROL MEASURES EVALUATION
No. HAZARD EFFECT NO CONTROLS WITH CONTROLS
severity likelihood risk severity likelihood risk
1 Use/ movement  Collision, overturning and 8 6 48  All plant to be operated by a suitable 8 2 16 Adequately
of plant and crushing injuries. qualified and experienced person Control Risk
machinery. (SQEP) and be inspected and
maintained regularly as per the
manufactures guidance.
 No personnel to be permitted in working
area of plant other than a trained
banksman.
 Designated pedestrian walk ways
clearly marked with barriers.
 Banksman who is a SQEP must be in
attendance for all plant movements and
when plant is reversing
 All vehicles and trucks are to be fitted
with reversing alarms that are
automatically activated on the selection
of reverse gear.
 All operators and drivers to have been
inducted, briefed on the site driving
rules and to have a valid operating
licence for the specific piece of plant.
 All plant to have the correct lights fitted
and in use.

2 Heat Heat Stress 6 4 24  Shaded areas and supply of drink water 6 2 12 Adequately
Likelihood of Risk 2 -Unlikely 4- May Happen 6- Likely 8- Very Likely 10- Certain or Imminent
Severity of Risk 2 –Slight Injury 4 – Minor Injury 6- Major Injury 8- Single Fatality or Permanent Disability 10 – Multiple Fatalities
Acceptability of Residual Risk 0-8 Trivial Risk 12-24 Adequately Controlled Risk 32-48 Moderately Controlled Risk 60-100 Intolerable Risk

Note: Risk is obtained by multiplying the likelihood against the severity. The severity of an occurrence will never change. The rating in severity for both the initial risk
and the residual risk will be the same.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT – Attachment 11
Ref Doc: NFS-DHA-CS-SOW-4 Rev 0
LOCATION: NFS PROJECT, TWF BUILDING TASK/ACTIVITY: EXISTING UTILITY RELOCATION WORKS

RISK ANALYSIS / RISK ANALYSIS /

CONTROL MEASURES EVALUATION
No. HAZARD EFFECT NO CONTROLS WITH CONTROLS
severity likelihood risk severity likelihood risk
to be made available. Controlled
 First aid cover at site and details of 3rd Risk
party medical assistance company
clearly displayed.
 Access to welfare facilities nearby via
transport.
 Monitoring by supervisors for signs of
heat stress.

3 Working in Crushing, falling 6 6 36  All excavations to be suitably battered or 6 2 12 Adequately

excavations supported if necessary. Controlled
Risk
 Inspection of excavations at the
beginning of each work shift and after
any adverse weather.
 Safe access and egress to the
excavation. Access and egress points
are to have task lighting located on
them so they are clearly lit.
 Barriers, signs and bridges over the
excavation to prevent people falling in.
 No lifting operations over people within
the excavation.
 When personnel are working in trenches
suitable lighting will be in place.
 Tool box talks to be carried out to
reiterate the hazards and precautions of
working in excavations

Likelihood of Risk 2 -Unlikely 4- May Happen 6- Likely 8- Very Likely 10- Certain or Imminent
Severity of Risk 2 –Slight Injury 4 – Minor Injury 6- Major Injury 8- Single Fatality or Permanent Disability 10 – Multiple Fatalities
Acceptability of Residual Risk 0-8 Trivial Risk 12-24 Adequately Controlled Risk 32-48 Moderately Controlled Risk 60-100 Intolerable Risk

Note: Risk is obtained by multiplying the likelihood against the severity. The severity of an occurrence will never change. The rating in severity for both the initial risk
and the residual risk will be the same.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT – Attachment 11
Ref Doc: NFS-DHA-CS-SOW-4 Rev 0
LOCATION: NFS PROJECT, TWF BUILDING TASK/ACTIVITY: EXISTING UTILITY RELOCATION WORKS

RISK ANALYSIS / RISK ANALYSIS /

CONTROL MEASURES EVALUATION
No. HAZARD EFFECT NO CONTROLS WITH CONTROLS
severity likelihood risk severity likelihood risk

4 Loading/ Material falls. 8 6 48  All crane operators and Hi up truck 8 2 16 Adequately

Unloading Pinches. operators to be suitably qualified and Controlled
experienced personnel for specific piece Risk
Struck by/ against objects.
Falls of plant.
 Correct sling arrangements and
accessories to be used at all times.
 If personnel are to work on the back of
vehicles, a means of edge protection
and safe access and egress to be
provided
 A banksmans slinger should co-ordinate
unloading activities with the plant
operator.
 Non essential personnel to be kept out
of the work area
 No lifting of loads over personnel
5 Slips trips and Small cuts 4 6 24  Good housekeeping of materials and 4 2 8 Trivial Risk
falls Sprains tools. De-nailing of timber and
designated storage areas.
 Designated walkways free from
obstructions.
 All vertically protruding reinforcement
and setting out pins to have protective
caps on.
 Correct PPE to be worn.

Likelihood of Risk 2 -Unlikely 4- May Happen 6- Likely 8- Very Likely 10- Certain or Imminent
Severity of Risk 2 –Slight Injury 4 – Minor Injury 6- Major Injury 8- Single Fatality or Permanent Disability 10 – Multiple Fatalities
Acceptability of Residual Risk 0-8 Trivial Risk 12-24 Adequately Controlled Risk 32-48 Moderately Controlled Risk 60-100 Intolerable Risk

Note: Risk is obtained by multiplying the likelihood against the severity. The severity of an occurrence will never change. The rating in severity for both the initial risk
and the residual risk will be the same.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT – Attachment 11
Ref Doc: NFS-DHA-CS-SOW-4 Rev 0
LOCATION: NFS PROJECT, TWF BUILDING TASK/ACTIVITY: EXISTING UTILITY RELOCATION WORKS

RISK ANALYSIS / RISK ANALYSIS /

CONTROL MEASURES EVALUATION
No. HAZARD EFFECT NO CONTROLS WITH CONTROLS
severity likelihood risk severity likelihood risk
6 Refuelling of Spills, environmental damage 8 6 48  Designated refuelling areas with fully 8 2 16 Adequately
excavators, Fire, burns stocked spill kits, inspected fire Controlled
compressors, extinguishers (either foam or dry Risk
plate powder). Personnel working in these
compactors, etc areas must be trained in the use of both
fire extinguishers and spill kits. Any
used spill kit materials must be bagged
correctly and disposed of via the correct
waste route.
 MSDS and COSHH assessments must
be produced and be available for
inspection by the Engineer. The
requirements of these documents must
be adhered to, i.e. No smoking/ naked
flames and the correct PPE.

7 Noise Hearing damage, long term 4 4 16  Noise levels shall be monitored and ear 4 2 8 Trivial Risk
health problems. protection will be mandatory if noise
Miss communication level is greater than 85 decibels
(Equivalent = someone has to raise
their voice to be heard by someone else
1 metre away). Signs will be erected if
the ear protection becomes mandatory.
 Tool box talks to be given if a task has
consistently high noise level.

8 Emergency Inability or delay to gaining 6 6 36  Emergency procedure included in 6 2 12 Adequately

situations/ poor help. induction and reiterated in tool box talks Controlled
Likelihood of Risk 2 -Unlikely 4- May Happen 6- Likely 8- Very Likely 10- Certain or Imminent
Severity of Risk 2 –Slight Injury 4 – Minor Injury 6- Major Injury 8- Single Fatality or Permanent Disability 10 – Multiple Fatalities
Acceptability of Residual Risk 0-8 Trivial Risk 12-24 Adequately Controlled Risk 32-48 Moderately Controlled Risk 60-100 Intolerable Risk

Note: Risk is obtained by multiplying the likelihood against the severity. The severity of an occurrence will never change. The rating in severity for both the initial risk
and the residual risk will be the same.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT – Attachment 11
Ref Doc: NFS-DHA-CS-SOW-4 Rev 0
LOCATION: NFS PROJECT, TWF BUILDING TASK/ACTIVITY: EXISTING UTILITY RELOCATION WORKS

RISK ANALYSIS / RISK ANALYSIS /

CONTROL MEASURES EVALUATION
No. HAZARD EFFECT NO CONTROLS WITH CONTROLS
severity likelihood risk severity likelihood risk
emergency Worsening of an incident if  Up to date emergency contact details Risk
procedure. dealt with incorrectly given to all personnel involved with the
LV conduit work and clearly posted at
the work site or in plant or vehicles
associated with the works.
 A trained and competent first aider is to
be present on site at all times work is
being carried out.
 3rd party medical assistance and care is
available 24 hours a day through the
Atlas Hospital located near the
roundabout in Ghubrah.
 With any accidents the area is to be
made safe i.e. injured personnel treated,
and area barriered off until a safe
solution is reached. The Engineer is to
be informed of any accidents or
incidents.
9 Working with Concrete burns, dermatitis 6 6 36  All required MSDS and COSHH 6 2 12 Adequately
concrete and Environmental damage assessments to be produced, followed Controlled
other hazardous and submitted to the Engineer. Risk
materials  Correct PPE as per the COSHH
assessment, i.e. for concrete: goggles,
wellies, etc.
 Spill kits and eye wash kits to be
available with personnel trained in their
use.

Likelihood of Risk 2 -Unlikely 4- May Happen 6- Likely 8- Very Likely 10- Certain or Imminent
Severity of Risk 2 –Slight Injury 4 – Minor Injury 6- Major Injury 8- Single Fatality or Permanent Disability 10 – Multiple Fatalities
Acceptability of Residual Risk 0-8 Trivial Risk 12-24 Adequately Controlled Risk 32-48 Moderately Controlled Risk 60-100 Intolerable Risk

Note: Risk is obtained by multiplying the likelihood against the severity. The severity of an occurrence will never change. The rating in severity for both the initial risk
and the residual risk will be the same.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT – Attachment 11
Ref Doc: NFS-DHA-CS-SOW-4 Rev 0
LOCATION: NFS PROJECT, TWF BUILDING TASK/ACTIVITY: EXISTING UTILITY RELOCATION WORKS

Likelihood of Risk 2 -Unlikely 4- May Happen 6- Likely 8- Very Likely 10- Certain or Imminent
Severity of Risk 2 –Slight Injury 4 – Minor Injury 6- Major Injury 8- Single Fatality or Permanent Disability 10 – Multiple Fatalities
Acceptability of Residual Risk 0-8 Trivial Risk 12-24 Adequately Controlled Risk 32-48 Moderately Controlled Risk 60-100 Intolerable Risk

Note: Risk is obtained by multiplying the likelihood against the severity. The severity of an occurrence will never change. The rating in severity for both the initial risk
and the residual risk will be the same.