Method Statement for

Demolition plan

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1 Risk Classification Scheme

The following risk assessment is aligned to the requirements of RAC.

1.1 Hazard Consequences.

Level Descriptor Health & Safety Environment

Massive pollution with significant

Multiple fatalities or multiple
recovery work lasting more than 12
5 Catastrophic permanent disabling injuries
months. Global media interest.
or disease.
Significant permanent damage.

Significant pollution with offsite

Fatality or permanent impact and recovery work requiring
4 Major disablement from injuries or 6 – 12 months to fix. Some
disease. Long term absence. permanent damage. National and
regional media interest

Life threatening injury/major Pollution with some offsite impact

health affect to individual and recovery work lasting 1 – 6
3 Serious requiring medivac to hospital months. Possible outside assistance
facilities. Short term absence required to contain. Some local
from work. media interest

Injury and illnesses requiring Minor pollution, slight or negligible

treatment by medically impact, negligible remedial /
2 Medium
qualified person. Complete recovery work lasting less than 1
recovery. No lost time. month. Full recovery possible.

Injury which may or may not

require first aid treatment. Minimal pollution affect contained
1 Minor Slight health effect not locally. Complete recovery possible
affecting performance or immediately.
causing absence.
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1.2 Hazard Probability

Level Descriptor Health & Safety Environment

5 Almost > 1 per week

Continuous or will happen frequently
Certain >25%

4 1 per week – 1 per month

Likely 5 – 12 times per year
10-25%

3 1 per year – 1 per years

Possible 1 – 5 times per year
1-10%

2 1 per year – 1 per 10 years

Unlikely Once every 5 years
0.1-1%

1 < 1/10 years

Rare Less than once every 5 years
0.1%

2. Risk Classification, Mitigation and Calculation of Residual Risk

The following table details standard construction risks that are applicable to working at the
Metro link project site and that are valid for this activity:
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2.2 Hazard Identification:
The following hazards were identified for this activity:

1. Unsafe Access/Egress
2. Lack of Planning and site Information.
3. Pre mature collapse/ collapse.
4. Erection and dismantle by incompetent person
5. Collapse of Scaffolding structure
6. Striking buried services.
7. Flooding.
8. Loading/Unloading (Lifting).
9. Collapse of adjacent structures.
10. Work at height.
11. Confined space.
12. Fire.
13. Defective Plant and machinery.
14. Movement of vehicles.
15. Noise and Vibration.
16. Manual Handling.
17. Biological hazard.
18. Slips trips and falls.
19. Hazardous substances.
20. Sharp objects.
21. Welfare facilities.
22. PPE.
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3.3 Risk level Matrix

CONSEQUENCE

1 2 3 4 5

Minor Medium Serious Major Catastrophic

1st Aid MTI RWI LTI Fatality

First Aid Injury Medically Restricted Lost Time Injury

Treated Work Injury
Injury SAR100k –
SAR20k – SAR500k
1 < SAR10k SAR10K - SAR100k > SAR500k
SAR20k

A – Almost Certain
MODERATE HIGH EXTREME EXTREME EXTREME
> 1 per week
11 16 20 23 25
(>25%)

B – Likely
MODERATE HIGH HIGH EXTREME EXTREME
1/week – 1/month
7 12 17 21 24
(10-25%)

C – Possible
LIKELIHOOD

LOW MODERATE HIGH HIGH EXTREME

1/month – 1/year
4 8 13 18 22
(1-10%)

D – Unlikely
LOW LOW MODERATE HIGH HIGH
1/year – 1/10 years
2 5 9 14 19
(0.1-1%)

E – Rare LOW LOW LOW MODERATE HIGH

1 3 6 10 15
< 1/10 years
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(0.1%)

RESIDUAL RISK
RESULT CONTROL LEVEL
RATING
(Authority)
(after controls in place)
TOLERABILITY CRITERIA

EXTREME Unacceptable Fahad Al Malki

HIGH Undesirable Construction Manager

Tolerable, but risk should be reduced if

MODERATE Site Coordinator, Site Engineers
reasonably practical

LOW Broadly acceptable Site supervisors, Forman

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4. Risk analysis and risk assessment sheets

Risk Classification, Mitigation and Calculation of Residual Risk

The following table details standard construction risks that are applicable to working at the Metro link TR01 & TR02 site and that are valid for this activity:

4.1 Risk Assessment

Initial Risk Resultant Risk Rating

Hazard Potential ES&H Effects Affected Proposed Control Measures Likelihoo
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Severity Likelihood Result Severity d Result

1 Access/ Egress Unsafe access/egress to worksite
may lead to personnel injury and
property loss.
General workers, site
staff, members of the
public.
4 4 16  Mandatory PPE must be worn at site. 4 1 4
 TD induction completion.
 Driving with due care & attention.
 Adherence to site safety signage
 Never block access and egress routes
with materials and equipment.
 Site tidiness maintained by cleaning up
during work, at end of day and(major)
weekly to avoid slips and trips – Clean
as you go.
 No protruding nails allowed: all such
nails must be clawed out or hammered
flat so as to foot injuries.
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 2 Routes delineated with barriers;

barriers secured with sandbags where
necessary
 Excavations backfilled as soon as
possible
 Barriers erected around unattended
excavations Access to the site must be
controlled to ensure the safety of site
employees and visitors.
 Ensure all plant is secured against
unauthorized operation; removed the
keys & prevent access to the cabin.

 All the activities should be planned and

Risk assessments should be briefed to
all personnel.
 All visitors and now workers shall be
safety inducted before entering to the
Personnel injury/financial loss actual worksite.
Lack of planning and General workers, site
2 may happen due to lack of 4 3 12  Safety signage shall be posted to the 4 1 4
Information staff site visitors.
information and planning. site.
 TBTs shall be conducted on regular
basis.
 Unauthorized entry shall not be
permitted to the worksite and shall be
controlled by access controller.

3 Pre- mature Crushing injury, asphyxiation. General site Workers, site 5 4 20  Structural surveys to assess the 5 1 5
collapse/ collapse Pinch in of sharp objects, staff, site visitors and strength and stability of the structure
during demolition Financial loss equipment operators. and adjacent structures.
 Careful assessment and planning of the
work to eliminate hazards.
 Inspection should be done frequently.
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 Scaffold collapse
Erection/dismantle Personal injury due to falls
and impact of falling
4 of scaffold by
objects
incompetent person
Damage due to falling
objects leading to
financial / production loss.
Personal injury due to falls
and impact of falling
Collapse of scaffold
5 objects
structure.  Damage due to falling
objects leading to
financial / production loss.
6 Work at height Personnel fall, material fall
from height.
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 Prevent unauthorized entry to the
workplace by installing hard barriers.
 competent scaffolding supervisor shall
General site Workers, be appointed
 Only competent personnel shall be
site staff, 4 4 16 permitted to erect / dismantle scaffold 4 1 4
 Competence requirements shall be in
Site visitors, line with the Metro Link Project
requirements.
 Area should be barricaded.
 Scaffold shall be designed to meet
loading and stability requirements.
Heavy duty scaffold designs shall be
submitted for review and approval
General site Workers, (Heavy duty shall be those designed for
loading in excess of 240 Kg/m2
site staff, 4 4 16 (2.4kN/m2). Light duty scaffold shall be 4 1 4
up to 120Kg/m2 and medium duty up
Site visitors, to but not exceeding 240 Kg/m2).
 Scaffold shall be designed to resist
adverse environmental conditions such
as high winds.
 Scaffold shall b erect at firm place.
 Exclusion zone should be maintained.
General site workers, site 5 4 20  Identify leading edges. 4 1 4
staff and site visitors.  Install signage and illumination /
lighting where necessary to highlight
and warn of hazard.
 Install edge protection (ideally
guardrails at 1m with mid-rail and toe-
boards).
 Ensure fall protection is provided for
those installing guardrails.
 Install crash decks over entrances /
access routes where there the risk of
falling objects is significant.
 Fall protection / prevention shall be in
line with the requirements of RAC
Metro link project.
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 Full body harness shall be used for

Collision with other stationary
objects, fallen of the lifted load
7 Lifting operations and equipment failure may
happen while performing lifting
operations can lead to personnel
injury/financial loss.
Ligament strains,
Muscle strains, Fatigue
8 Manual Handling
Abdominal hernias
Prolapsed/herniated discs, and
Paralysis
9 Striking buried Electrocution, fire, and rapid
services flooding may occur by hitting the
underground services.
General workers, site
staff members of the
public.
General workers/logistic
team
General site workers, site
staff, members of the
public
work at height activity.
 Safe working platform shall be
provided for the workers.
 TBTs shall be conducted about work at
height safety.
 Al the lifting equipment and lifting
accessories should be third party
certified.
 Third party certified operator and rigger
should do the lifting operations.
 Lifting plan should be submitted.
 Exclusion zone should be maintained.
5 4 20  Flagman should be appointed. 5 1 5
 Safety Signage should be posted.
 Daily Equipment Inspection should be
conducted by the operator and
Checklist of the equipment should be
updated.
 TBTs and In-House trainings for safe
Lifting Operations should be conducted.
 Safety Signage should be installed.
 Avoid manual handling where
applicable.
 Use Engineering control (e.g. use of
handling aids trolleys etc.
 Asses the workers physical condition is
4 3 12 suitable for manual handling or not. 4 1 4
 TBTs shall be conducted about Manual
handling.
 Manual handling should not exceed for
the material weighing more than 20KG.
 In-house training about manual
Handling shall be conducted.
4 4 16  Careful Survey of the underground 4 1 4
utilities by calibrated and certified
survey equipment.
 Operators and surveyors should be
competent.
 Work permit should be obtained from
the concerned department.
 All the underground utilities should be
clearly marked.
 All the underground utilities should be
disconnected in the worksite area.
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 Path should be changed if utilities

cannot be disconnected.
 Safety Signage shall be posted at
worksite.
 TBT shall be conducted about the
Excavation Safety.
 Permit should be obtained from the
authorities.
General workers, site  All the underground utilities should be
10 Rapid Flooding Rapid flooding may occur due to staff, site visitors, 4 3 12 marked. 4 1 4
striking to underground utilities. members of the public.  All the underground utilities should be
disconnected.
 Submersible pumps should be
available.
 For all the critical activities including
HOT work a permit to work must be
obtained prior to start of the activity.
 For hot work activity area shall be free
of any flammable material.
 If a flammable material cannot be
removed shall be covered with fire
blanket.
 All the equipment including grinders,
speed cutters, welding machines shall
be in good condition and with all the
applicable guards.
Performing cutting, grinding and General workers, site
 Only trained operators shall perform
11 Fire welding may lead to fire and staff, site visitors, general 5 4 20 5 1 5
hot Work activity.
result in burn, fire and multiple public.  Firefighting equipment including fire
injuries.
extinguishers, hose reel and sand
buckets shall be at site.
 TBT shall be conducted about the fire
safety.
 Fire watcher shall be appointed.
 All the Additional PPE including face
shield, leather apron, and leather
gloves and welding face shield required
for hot work shall be worn along with
mandatory PPE as required.
All the Emergency access routes shall
be kept free from any obstruction.
12 Electrical Multi Personnel injuries may General Workers, site 5 4 20  All the Electrical Installations e.g. 5 1 5
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electrical rooms must be secured and

staff, visitors and general
occur if exposed to live electrical
source.
13 Confined Space Toxic Atmosphere, Oxygen
deficiency, Oxygen enrichment,
presence of flammables, and
difficulty in rescue operations
may lead to multiple injuries to
the personnel.
should not have access for any
unauthorized personnel.
 All the Electrical Installations and
power sockets and cable drums must
be in good condition.
 All the electrical tools and equipment
must be inspected regularly by a
competent electrician.
public.  All the electrical cables must be
secured and free from any defects and
wear and tear.
 RCDs should be installed.
 No faulty cable should be used.
 Only three pin plug should be used for
electrical l connections.
 Lock out Tag out system should be
implemented for any repairing activity.
 Electrical Hazards signs shall be posted.
 TBT shall be conducted about electrical
Hazard.
Workers, site staff, 5 4 20  Activity should be properly planned 5 1 5
visitor. before start.
 A permit to work should be
implemented for that critical activity.
 All the personnel in the team should be
trained for the confined space activity.
 Trained Top man should be appointed
for the activity.
 Emergency rescue measurements
should be taken including, tripod,
stature, etc.
 Gas test should be done (if applicable).
 Ventilation and lighting measurements
should be taken.
 Safe access/egress should be provided
for the personnel.
 Area should be secured from any
unauthorized entry.
 Confined space entry/exit log should be
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Excavation for different utilities
can result in cave in, people fall
14 Excavation
in, material fall in can cause
multiple injuries asphyxiation
General workers, site
staff, site visitors,
members of the public.
maintained.
 Frequent rest breaks should be
provided for the persons working in the
confined space.
 Safety signages should be posted.
 Fire Extinguishers should be available
at worksite.
 Ground conditions established by a
survey to identify the type of ground in
which the excavation is to be carried
out; means of trench support
confirmed upon completion of trial
holes.
 Permit should be obtained for
Excavation.
 Remember that even work in shallow
trenches can be dangerous.
 Provision of support if the work
involves bending or kneeling in the
trench.
 No one should be in the trench unless
it is safe to be there.
 Where possible ensure that all water
5 4 20 5 1 5
sources are turned off before entering
an excavation.
 All the PPE must be worn at the site.
 Safe Access and Egress should be
provided during the activity.
 Do not go into unsupported
excavations that have not being
battered to a suitable slope.
 Wall of the excavation should be
 Excavation Safety shall be briefed to all
of the person involved.
 Never work ahead of the support.
 Regular inspection of the Excavations.
Inspection of adjacent structures,
buildings and stationary items.
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During demolition can also effect
adjacent structures and buildings
Collapse of adjacent
15 that can result in collapse of the
structures adjacent structures and lead to
personnel injury and property
loss.
16 Slips, Trips & Falls Cuts and bruises, Laceration and
Serious bodily injury.
17 Dust, Noise,  Construction dust can
Vibration and cause lung cancer,
Biological hazards. asthma, Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) and
silicosis.
 High noise more than
limit 85 dBA can cause
hearing loss.
 Continuous exposure to
the vibrations can lead
to blood vessels, Hand
Arm Vibration Syndrome
(HVAS).
 Stagnant water can
cause mosquitoes, fungi
and other harmful
biological
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 Site should be inspected and surveyed
General workers, site before start of the activity.
staff, Visitors  All the adjacent structures shall be
4 4 16 regularly inspected. 4 1 4
Members of the public.  Excavation and demolition of
structures should be planned.
 All the Mandatory PPE must be worn
 Workplace tidiness maintained by
cleaning up during work, at end of day
to avoid slips and trips – Clean as you
go.
 Vigilance from employees as to the
Workers, site staff, dangers from slips trips and falls.
Visitors and members of 3 3 9  Designated a team for housekeeping. 3 1 3
the public  Awareness Signage shall be posted.
 Access/Egress should always clear from
obstructions.
 All the access routes should well
maintained lit and tidy.
 All the Mandatory PPE must be worn at
all times at the site.
Workers, Site staff, 4 3 12  Dust suppression measures like water 4 1 4
visitors and members of sprinkling should be done regularly.
the public.  Dust mask e.g. N-95 should be worn at
worksite specially exposed areas to
dust.
 Workers shall be briefed in TBTs about
dust, noise, vibrations and biological
hazards.
 Full body Coverall shall be used for
asbestos related activity.
 Ear plug should be used for the areas
exposed to the high noise i.e. more
than 85 dBA.
 Equipment should me in good
condition and free from any defects.
 Sound guards should be installed if
practicable.
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 Job rotation shall be implement for the

microorganisms.
Hit to the adjacent structures,
Movement/working
18 persons working. Unauthorized
Plant and Equipment
operators. Working faulty
equipment,
19 Flying Objects During Demolition Flying objects
can hit the personnel and may
cause multiple injuries.
Workers, supervisors,
visitors.
General workers, Site
Staff, Visitors and general
public
continuous vibration related activity.
 Faulty equipment should be replaced.
 Removal of stagnant water
immediately from the site.
 All the Mandatory PPE must be worn.
 Safety awareness signage shall be
installed.
 All the equipment procured should be
in good condition.
 Plant and equipment should be 3rd
party certified.
 All the operators of plant & equipment
should be 3rd party certified.
 Daily inspection should be carried out
by operators and should be verified by
supervisors/safety officer.
 Plant and Equipment should run at safe
5 4 20 distance from adjacent structures. 5 1 5
 Exclusion zone should be maintained.
 Trained Flagman should be appointed
with the equipment.
 Yellow Beacons should be installed at
the equipment.
 Only suitable equipment should be
used for the task.
 Warning signs should be posted across
the site.
 TBT should be conducted about MEPI
hazard.
5 4 20  Exclusion zone shall be maintained for 5 1 5
the activity.
 Unauthorized entry shall be prevented.
 Tools and equipment shall be used in
good condition.
 Mandatory PPE must be worn at all the
time.
 Only designated routes should be
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followed for access/Egress.

General workers, site
Unavailability of welfare facilities
20 Welfare facility
may result in diseases and health
problems to the personnel.
General workers, site
21 PPE Unavailability of damaged PPE
may lead to personnel injury.
 Safety net should be installed to block
the flying objects.
 Only certified and trained Operators
should perform the activity.
 Safety Signage shall be posted at
workplace.
 Welfare facilities should be provided
3 3 9 for the personnel reasonably 3 1 3
staff, visitors.
practicable including, drinking water,
rest area, washing facility.
 Only standardized ANSI or ASTM
approved PPE should be used.
 Damaged PPE must be replaced.
3 3 9  Wear all the mandatory PPE at all the 3 1 3
staff, Visitors
times at worksite.
 Wear all the Additional PPE as per job
requirement.
 Store the PPE at safe area after use.