10 - Updated - LV Cable Installation and Termination

Al BAHA MEDICAL WAREHOUSE
Risk Assessment
Rev. DATE SUBJECT / ACTIVITY PROJECT NAME / ID
00 10.02.22 Cable pulling Al BAHA MEDICAL WAREHOUSE

Task (Steps) Potential Who might be Existing Control Responsible Current Risk Additional Control Responsibl Final Risk
Hazard affected person Con Prob Risk e person Cons Prob Risk
Awareness of Not aware of the All operatives on Construction staffs are Safety briefing or Tool box Supervisor 4 1 L
employees in the safety rules and site required to send new, staffs, Job in- 4 3 H talk is required on a daily
workplace and regulation at risk new workers for safety charge/Repr basis prior to work and
the rule and for injury induction before allowing esentative must be recorded. He will
regulation of the doing business on site. consult the workers on any
project medical history such as
hypertension
New staffs and workers will Safety
be inducted by safety Department Implement and comply Safety
representative before doing with all safety procedure, Departme
business on site. safety measures related to nt
the nature of works that
are being carried out in
accordance to HSE Plan,
General Safety Rules and
Regulations Job in-
charge/Re
presentati
Site Manager, Supervising ve
Engineer, Foreman shall
Permit to Work shall be designate a Permit
Obtain Permit to • Unathorized obtained as a pre-requisite to Receiver competent
Work work to be perform work enough to take
performed within • Work shall not be started responsibility in securing
a defined location until duly approved Permit to the Permit to Work
and boundary Work is available at site and • Permit Receiver shall be
that Safety Toolbox meeting trained and authorized by
was conducted the Manager to receive a
Permit to Work
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Surveying the • Poor All operatives on Ensure that all workers are Job in- • Knowledgeable person Supervisor 5 1 M
cable route housekeeping site given an HSE induction prior to charge/Repr 5 3 H shall take the lead in
deployment on site. esentative identifying the route
• Ensure that all workers are • Foreman and supervising
provided with all the required engineer shall monitor the
personal protective equipment task
for minimum and general Safety
Department
Insufficient Coordinate with the approved Supervisor and foreman Safety
illumination site electricians to provide shall ensure that adequate Departme
adequate lightings and to illumination is provided on nt
conduct a survey to verify if the the dark areas
installed lightings satisfy the
requirement
Job in-
Mobilization of a Cable drum not May cause cable drum to roll Ensure load properly charge/Re
crane or boom secured properly and fall from the truck hitting fastened & secure on truck presentati
truck to work on the trailer public vehicles that can be before moving. ve
site truck, may fall resulted to severe injury or Mobilization time shall be
while fatality, damaged the cables or planned as per traffic
transporting can create road accident. condition
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The storage shall be away

Unloading, Improper Operatives Light shall be made available in Work in- 4 3 M from access and shall be done Supervisor 4 1 L
transporting and handling of expose in the particular at access points charge on proper racks. / work
storage of material will activity when required. Mark separate pedestrian incharge
materials result to fall All equipment, operator, lifting and vehicle route clearly and
injury accessories and rigger must be Rigger separated by barriers and
third party approved. cones.
Tripping and Restrict access of personnel
obstructing When using crane, the load from reversing areas, where
access must be secured properly. Tag it is avoidable, with exception
line is required to control the Supervisor / of a trained signaler to assist
load. work in the driver, if required.
Materials shall be stacked in a charge Poster on correct handling of
safe area and possibly near to materials will be posted on
the place of work. It should be various places for workers
rested on a stable support. awareness.
Check the path for
Provide mechanical device or tripping/slipping hazard in
lifting equipment as option to which the load would be
prevent manual handling carried.
Keep all the materials close to Engage extra person to guide
installation point to mitigate who is not involved in the
Manual Handling manual handling. lifting/carrying in case of
will result to vision is obstructed.
muscle injury / Manual handling is required Assess physical capacity of
Cut, abrasion or only for acceptable loads the persons involved in
amputation injury lifting
/ Back injury Encourage teamlift whenever Provide cushioning to the
possible. edges as far as possible
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Risk Assessment

Using forklift to Unsafe operation Operatives The working zones to be Safety Staff 3 4 M Only certified operators are Safety Staff 3 1 L
Shift materials and unsafe expose to the explained at induction allowed to operate
conditions may activity and program. equipment.
cause to pedestrians
falling/dislodging Ensure that load is within
of materials, forklift’s capacity. Forklift not Work areas are to be
forklift to tip over, to be operated across inclines. Work in- assessed to ensure that no
forklift hit the Forklift is to be stopped if charge / overhead fitting can contact Work in
pedestrians pedestrians in vicinity. Operator mast of machine. charge /
Operator must ensure that Supervisor
tines are in the low travel Certificate must be viewed / Operator
position at all times. and carried on person.
Ensure tines are dry and not
slippery. Assign banks man to guide
Forklift must be stationary the equipment.
when load is being raised.
Load must be tilted. When at Ensure fire extinguisher is
correct height, load must be placed at charge point and
positioned safely. that power isolator is clearly
Operator must look behind marked.
before reversing and must
ensure that the tines do not
foul the load.
Tines must be in travelling
position before moving forklift.
Stop forklift if pedestrians in
vicinity.
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Working with Unsafe operation Operatives Ground level must be checked Safety 5 3 H The operator must possess a Safety 5 2 M
MEWPs (Mobile may cause to and leveled before parking Staff/ Work third party certificate Staff/
elevating falling of boom lift otherwise it may in-charge/ Work in-
working personnel overturn during sudden lifting Supervisor Ensure equipment charge/
platform) or lowering on the extended inspection and third party Supervisor
length. certificate before taking into
Safe working load must be use and condition of the
considered when taking load machine to be inspected Safety staff
and person. before use.
Do not exceed safe radius. Do not allow unauthorized

Ensure guardrail, midrail and Supervisor person in working area and
toe board in place. no simultaneous work Work in-
The door of the entrance should be done nearby the charge/
should open inward. MEWPs. Supervisor
Avoid spillage; clean the
Keep the platform free from spillage if any as early as
materials to avoid slip and possible
trip.
Ensure use of Full body Reversing areas, where it is
harness secure with avoidable, with exception of
anchorage point all the time. a trained signaler to assist
Avoid over reaching . the driver, if required.
Care must be taken when To alert the people behind Operator /
working near the lift area. the vehicle, put the reverse Supervisor
Ensure illumination level min. horn and light while
50 lux. reversing the vehicle.
Do preventive maintenance The working radius must be
periodically. Safety Staff/ barricade to avoid personal
Supervisor entry.
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Slinging of the Incompetent Operatives • Lifting tackle must be Safety Staff/ Assign and designate only Supervisor 4 1 L
load (Cable rigger / Lifting expose in the inspected and examined by a Work in- 4 3 M skillful and competent rigger
drums) gears in poor activity competent person at least once charge/ and helpers
condition every 6 months or earlier as Supervisor • Check and ensure that only
determined by conditions. standard and in good
• Provide color coded marking condition lifting gears shall be
base from the color code matrix. used
• All slings must be visually • Supervising Engineer and
checked / examined before use. Foreman shall monitor the Safety
activity closely Departme
nt
• Pinch / crushing Keep hands away from pinch & Supervisor Personnel shall be vigilant in
points crush points. proper installation of lifting
• Hands may • Use leather gloves during gears and be watchful on the
caught in between slinging works. pinch points
• Supervising Engineer and Job in-
Foreman shall monitor the charge/Re
activity closely presentati
ve
Poor access and Working area & access Housekeeping in the area
egress pathways must be provided shall be maintained before,
with proper access (portable during and after the work
ladders) and reachable by • Designate proper storage
workers. location for tools and
• Work location must be free of equipment
obstruction, remove all
unwanted materials.
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Loading / Damaged slings Operatives Equipment check list must be Safety Staff/ All damaged and old lifting Supervisor 3 1 L
Unloading of were used expose in the verified Work in- 3 3 M gears shall be remove from
Cable Drums resulting to falling activity Signal man/rigger availability charge/ the service
of load Area cordon off and sign in Supervisor Certified Rigger shall be
place ,No manual handling to be assigned
allowed for heavy load ,Use of Close Monitoring
tagline
Overturning of Ensure that the ground is Safety

equipment due to compacted, leveled and Only authorized personnel Departme
uneven ground approved by civil engineer. shall work on the area nt
surfaces/ground Load the material as per the Supervisor
stability designed loading capacity of the
vehicle
• Weight of load clearly marked
/ known Job in-
• Make sure the chain or sling in charge/Re
balance position of the load presentati
• Area shall be isolated with soft ve
barrier and with Lifting on
Progress signs
Poor Only authorized personnel shall Continuous monitoring of

communication, work on the area equipment/qualified
load may strike to Workers are not allowed to personnel’s
the lifting position between load and licenses/certifications.
equipment movable equipment or stand • Refresher training to be
under suspended load given to the competent
Using of any electronic devices personnel’s
is prohibited during lifting
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Pre-fabricated Operatives Use approved cable drum stand

cable drum stand, expose in the as per the cable manufactures Safety Staff/ 4 3 M 4 1 L
may tip over due activity recommendation Work in- • Cable manufacturer’s
to heavy load. • Proper communication, signal charge/ representative must be Supervisor
of Supervisor present
• operator and rigger during • Close monitoring
installing of load to cable drum
stand
• Site supervisors presence
during the execution of work
• Ensure that the ground is
leveled and compacted Safety
Supervisor Departme
nt
• Housekeeping in the area

• Poor access and • Provide an appropriate ladder shall be maintained before,
Releasing of egress from the ground to the top of during and after the work
slings from the the equipment. The ladder must • Designate proper storage
equipment be stable and extend 1 meter location for tools and
from the top. equipment
Personnel shall be instructed in

Cable Pulling Pull Out of cable cable pulling techniques,
drum, may struck including the requirement for
from the reel of ensuring good manual handling • Site supervisors presence
cable techniques are adopted during the execution of work
• Work rotation
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Applying cable Improper handling Operatives Provide training and awareness Safety Staff/ 3 3 M • Worker shall be Supervisor 3 1 L
pulling of cable pulling expose in the for all workers engaged in Work in- knowledgeable in using and
compound lubricant activity applying cable pulling lubricant charge/ applying the lubricant
during pulling of Cable must be properly Supervisor • Apply the lubricant on the
cable when supported and elevated from cable in accordance with the
approaching to the ground so it will not be manufacturers
cable duct contaminated with sand recommendation
Contact with the Refer to Safety Data Sheet for • Worker shall be Safety
lubricant on skin the lubricant given by the knowledgeable in using and Departme
and clothes supplier for proper handling, applying the lubricant nt
personal protection, disposal, Supervisor
health effect ecological cause
and other information that are
useful.
Foreman and supervisor shall Job in-
Ingestion of the Appropriate PPE (nitrile hand monitoring the activity charge/Re
chemical gloves, eye protection, presentati
facemask) must be provided ve
and worn by the worker putting
cable pulling lubricant
Lack of Provide training and awareness Worker shall be

information in for all workers engaged in knowledgeable in using and
using the chemical applying cable pulling lubricant applying the lubricant
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Cutting of cable Improper usage of Operatives • Trained and competent Safety Staff/ 4 4 H • Designate worker who are Supervisor 4 1 L
from the cable cutting machine expose in the person shall be assigned for the Work in- knowledgeable in using the
drum activity use of power tools. charge/ cutting tool efficiently and
• Site Supervisor presence Supervisor safely
during the execution of work. • Electrical Engineer shall
supervise and monitor the
cutting of cable
Cable dressing Improper loading, • Multiple worker shall perform • Worker shall receive Safety
Use of damage or the work with proper adequate training and Departme
defective lifting coordination orientation in using the chain nt
equipment such • Use chain block or lever block Supervisor block
as chain block or to maneuver the cable • Follow standard procedure
lever block in lifting using the chain block
• Multiple worker shall perform ● Use appropriate lifting Job in-

Use of damaged the work with proper equipment as much as charge/Re
hand tools such as coordination possible presentati
wrench and other • Foreman shall closely • For manual handling, follow ve
fastening device supervise the work tandem or multiple personnel
to lift the cable
Closing of Permit • Poor • Permit Receiver shall ensure • Permit Receiver shall
to Work housekeeping that housekeeping in done account all worker under his
before, during and after the Permit to Work and ensure all
work have signed out on the
• All waste materials generated attendance sheet and clear of
from the work shall be disposed the area
properly and shall not be left
unattended at the
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Consequence
Consequence ( Severity) Rating Factors (5) Probability Rating Factors (5) Frequency/Probability
(Severity)
No Safety Health Environ. Financial No Frequency A B C D E

R=CxP 1 2 3 4 5
Equip. Product.
A (1) Practically impossible or Once in 10 years
1 First Aid Immediate Minor <AED 1k <1 hr 5 5 10 15 20 25
2 Medical Temporary Short term <AED50K 1-2 hrs B (2) Not likely or Once per year 4 4 8 12 16 20
3 Lost Time Short term Long term >AED300k 2-4 hrs C (3) Could happen or Monthly 3 3 6 9 12 15
4 Disability Long term Serious >AED500k 4-8 hrs D (4) Has happened or Weekly 2 2 4 6 8 10
5 Fatality Fatal Catastrophic >AED1m >1 shift E (5) Common or Daily 1 1 2 3 4 5
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JOB SAFE PRACTICES (JSP)
Project Al BAHA Medical Warehouse Date 16.02.22
Task Cable Pulling
STEP BASIC JOB STEPS HAZARDS SAFE JOB PRACTICES OBSERVATION

(LIST ALL STEPS IN PERFORMING (IN EACH STEP WHAT COULD CAUSE INJURY, LOSS,
# THIS TASK) DAMAGE, INTERRUPTION OR POLLUTION)
(CONTROLS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE HAZARDS) (IF ANY)
 Permit must be done only by competent person (permit

receiver)
 Check the exact location prior to signing the work permit
 Toolbox meeting must be conducted prior to start the
 Miscommunication and
activity
misunderstanding between site
1 Obtain Permit to Work  Site inspection shall be done by issuer and receiver to
supervisor and receiver
identify the hazards on site prior to signing the work permit.
 Supervisor and receiver shall communicate properly prior to
apply the work permit.
 Site supervisor shall be given all the details activities to the
permit receiver at list one day before applying work permit.
 Miscommunication/misinformation  Proper planning involving all concern personnel and
among team members. department.
 Lack of knowledge on the specification of  Personnel involved must have technical knowledge on the
the task at hand subject activity.
 Removal of unwanted construction materials and disposal
of site debris to clear the working area.
 Arrangement of construction materials, proper
2. Surveying the cable route  Poor housekeeping.
demarcation, and various signage are to isolate the working
 Area congestion due to the
area.
simultaneous activity going on.
 Coordination with other team working in the same area to
 Poor illumination
avoid conflicts.
 Poor access and egress.
 Coordinate with the approved site electricians to provide
adequate lightings and to conduct a survey to verify if the
installed lightings satisfy the requirement.
 Ergonomics (overreaching of materials).  Proper storage and segregation of all material must be
Preparation of tools and
 Improper manual handling observed at all times.
3. transporting materials in work
 Unorganized or poor storage of  Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy
location
materials. identification.
 Area congestion / limited space  Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space
 Sharp edges capacity must be strictly observed.
 Poor housekeeping  Good housekeeping must always be maintained in storage
and working areas to avoid slip, trip, and fall.
 Access must always be clear and free from any obstruction.
 The worker shall lift materials closer to the body and load
shall not exceed half of the worker's weight.
 Large materials shall be carried by a minimum of two
persons.
 Use of proper and appropriate PPE must always be
observed
 Proper storage and segregation of all material supplies
must be observed at all times.
 Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy
 Unorganized or poor storage of
identification.
materials and supplies.
 Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space
 Area congestion / limited space
capacity must be strictly observed.
 Poor housekeeping
 Good housekeeping must always be maintained in storage
and working areas to avoid slip, trip, and fall.
 Access must always be clear and free from any obstruction
 Use a mechanical device in handling large or heavy
materials
 Buddy system in handling large and/or heavy materials
must always be observed.
 Improper manual handling  Use of proper and appropriate PPE such as (list all
 Lifting heavy materials applicable PPEs) must always be observed.
 Sharp and protruding edges  Ensure that all materials and equipment are properly
 Improper transporting of materials secured on the transporting vehicle or equipment.
 Unsecured materials  The survey must be done on the route to be taken prior to
 Uneven pavement or ground the start of transportation.
 Transporting equipment poor condition  Ensure that accesses are clear and pavement or ground are
 Adverse weather condition. even and well compacted.
 Ensure that transporting equipment or vehicle are properly
inspected and in good working condition prior start of the
activity.
 Ensure that weather condition is taken into consideration
prior start of the activity.Crane load charts are available, all
systems are functional and Third-party certificates must be
valid.
 Verification of operator’s third-party certification prior start
of the activity.
 Area congestion due to vehicle and  Verification of third party certification of all equipment to
personnel movement and other be utilized on the activity.
activities on-going.  Determine the exclusion zone for the activity.
 Operator’s blind spot  Ensure that the work area is properly compacted and
 Incompetent personnel leveled
 Defective equipment  Barricades and signage to be installed on the work area
 Unleveled and/or un-compacted perimeter.
ground.  Survey to be done on the area to ensure all obstruction is
 Nearby structures that may cause cleared prior to commencing the activity.
Mobilization of the crane or
4. obstruction.  Trained flagman and spotter to assist the operator during
boom truck to work site
 Unauthorized personnel the maneuvering.
No unauthorized or not part of the team shall be allowed
inside the work area.
 Equipment must be equipped with corresponding outrigger
pad designed for the intended equipment.
 Defective equipment’s accessories.  Ensure that outrigger will be settled on leveled and
 Incompetent personnel. compacted ground.
 Unleveled and/or un-compacted  Only trained and authorized personnel shall operate the
ground. equipment..
 Keep hands away from pinch/crash points.
 Ensure safe and clear pathways before lifting.
 Area congestion due to simultaneous  Proper planning involving all working team that may be
on-going activity. affected by the activity.
 Poor coordination/miscommunication  Ensure proper coordination among other working teams
The positioning of the among team members.of materials within the vicinity to avoid conflicts.
crane/boom truck/cable  Unassisted maneuvering of a trailer.  Assign trained and experienced flagman to assist the
5.
drum trailer on the work  Trailer driver’s blind spot. maneuvering trailer.
location  Incompetent personnel  Verification of driver’s government driving license.
 Unleveled and/or un-compacted  Survey on the area to ensure grounds are well leveled and
ground. compacted prior positioning of the trailer.
 Nearby structures that may cause  No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
obstruction. allowed on the working area.
 Vehicle and personnel movement at
the area.
 Unauthorized personnel
 Unassisted maneuvering of the trailer.  Assign trained and experienced flagman to assist the
 Operator’s blind spot maneuvering equipment.
 Incompetent personnel  Verification of driver’s government driving license.
 Unleveled and/or un-compacted  Survey on the area to ensure grounds are well leveled and
ground. compacted prior positioning of the trailer.
 Nearby structures that may cause  No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
obstruction. allowed on the working area.
 Area congestion due to vehicle and
personnel traffic.
 Proper coordination between operators must be
 Miscommunication between operators. established.
 Area congestion due to vehicle and  Trained flagman to assist the maneuvering equipment.
personnel movement and other  Ensure sufficient space for the activity.
activities on-going.  All obstruction must be cleared prior start of the activity.
 Unauthorized personnel  No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
allowed inside the working area.
 Only designated competent personnel shall be operating
6. Slinging of the Cable drums
the equipment.
 Incompetent personnel  Pre-operational inspection on equipment to ensure that it
 Abrupt operation (lowering down) is a good working condition.
 Unauthorized personnel  The gradual operation to maintain the stability of the hoist
 Equipment failure/breakdown block being lowered down.
 No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
allowed.
 Provide platform as deem necessary to avoid overreaching

 Take extra caution in handling sling to avoid a caught-in-
 Ergonomics (overreaching to insert between incident.
sling).  Ensure workers are equipped with appropriate PPEs (list all
 Pinch points applicable PPEs).
 Damaged slings  A thorough inspection of slings to ensure it is free of any
defects.
 Ensuring that sling’s SWL is adequate for the intended load
 Only trained rigger shall be giving a signal to the operator

 Miscommunication to operator  Gradual raising of hoist block to maintain stability and
 Abrupt operation (hoisting) avoid jerking
 Sharp edges of cable drum  Ensure slings are protected by softener against the sharp
edges of cable drum
 Abrupt operation (positioning of  Operator to gradually position the boom truck at the back
equipment). of the trailer.
Loading and unloading of cable
7.  The congested area due to vehicle and  Operator to be assisted by flagman during positioning.
drums
personnel movement and other on-  Clearing of any obstruction for the positioning of
going activities. equipment.
 Abrupt operation (positioning of  Operator to gradually position the crane at the side of the
equipment) trailer
 The congested area due to vehicle and  Operator to be assisted by flagman during positioning
personnel movement and other on-  Clearing of any obstruction for the positioning of
going activities equipment
 Only designated trained personnel to operate the

equipment.
 Double-checking of the rigging to ensure the load is
properly secured
 The gradual lifting of the cable drum and avoiding jerking to
maintain the stability of the load.
 Only certified rigger shall be giving the signal to the
 Abrupt operation / lifting
operator to avoid confusion.
 Incompetent personnel
 No unauthorized person shall be allowed on the area.
 The area must be clear of any obstruction especially the
 Miscommunication to operator
swinging area of crane.
 Exceeding the equipment’s capacity
 No person shall be allowed under suspended load at any
 Uncontrolled movement of the load
time under any circumstances.
 Unsecured cable drum on the cable
 Operators to strictly observe and follow the load chart, no
drum stand.
bypassing of any equipment’s safety features are allowed.
 Ensure that the cable stand can withstand the weight of the
cable drum.
 Use of taglines to control the movement of load during
lifting.
 Ensure the cable drum is properly fixed and secured on the
cable drum stand.
 Operator to gradually lower the hoist block to maintain

 Abrupt operation/lowering of hoist
Releasing of slings from the stability
8. block.
equipment  Keep clear from the cable drum in case of sudden
 Unsecured cable drum
movement or release from the stand.
 Ergonomics (overreaching to crane  Provide a platform or ladder for reaching the sling.
hoist block).  Ensure platform or ladder is stable and properly secured.
 No proper access  Ensure the area is clear of any obstruction before swinging
 Nearby structures (obstruction) the boom.
 Unauthorized personnel  Ensure no unauthorized personnel on the area
 Maintain natural body posture as much as possible.

 Alternate workers to limit exposure to repetitive
movement.
 Observe proper manual handling procedure.
 Ergonomics (awkward posture,  Pre-inspection of all cable rollers prior utilization to ensure
repetitive movement). all are in good condition.
 Improper manual handling  All workers must be equipped with appropriate PPEs such
 Broken/damaged cable roller as (list all applicable PPEs for the task).
 Contact with the sharp or pointy edge  Continuous monitoring of weather condition
 Extreme weather condition  Activity to be suspended during unfavorable or
uncomfortable weather condition.
 Provision of sufficient breaks and rehydrating drinks in hot
9. Pulling the cable weather condition.
 Provision of resting shelter for workers
 Pre-inspection of winch machine to ensure it is in good
working condition.
 Ensure winch machine are well maintained.
 All workers must be equipped with appropriate PPEs such
 Stuck rope at winch machine as (list all applicable PPEs for the task).
 Contact with pointy parts  Continuous monitoring of weather condition
 Extreme weather condition  Activity to be suspended during unfavorable or
weather condition.
 Provision of resting shelter for workers.
 The only experienced worker shall be doing the task at
hand.
 The unfamiliarity of the process  Ensure that cable pulling grips are properly attached and
 Improperly secured cable pulling grips. secured on the tip of the cable.
 Incompetent personnel  Ensure that personnel assigned are well versed in using the
 Miscommunication between radiomen. selected mode of a communication device.
 Established common language and terminology between
the assigned radioman.
as (list all applicable PPEs for the task).
 All chemicals must be settled on top of polyethylene or
tarpaulin to prevent spillage on the ground.
 Contact with chemical  Ensure the cable is properly secured upon hanging.
 Chemical spillage  Take extra caution on pinch points to avoid a caught-in-
Applying cable pulling  Ergonomics (awkward posture) between incident.
lubricant during pulling of the  Unsecured hanged cable  All workers must be equipped with appropriate PPEs such
10.
cable when approaching to  Pinch points as (list all applicable PPEs for the task).
duct bank  Contact with chemical  Lay-out polyethylene sheet to prevent chemical spillage on
 Chemical spillage the ground.
 Extreme weather condition  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Activity to be suspended during unfavorable or
weather condition.
 Provision of resting shelter for workers
 Only trained and experienced personnel shall be assigned
and doing the task.
 Untrained or inexperienced personnel.
Cutting of cables from the  Pre-inspection of all equipment and its accessories to
11.  Defective electrical equipment and
cable drum ensure that all are in good working condition.
accessories.
 Ensure that personnel is equipped with the correct type of
PPE for the job.
 Provide a platform for the task as deemed necessary.
 Ensure the cable is properly secured.
 Ensure the materials used can withstand the weight of the
cable.
 Ergonomics (overreaching in tying the
 Only trained and experienced personnel shall be assigned
cable).
and doing the task at hand.
 Improperly secured cable
 Pre-inspection of the tools to ensure that it is in good
 Substandard materials
working condition.
 Untrained or inexperienced personnel.
 No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
 Defective tools
allowed in the area.
 Cutting tools must not be facing any person at all times of
 Flying debris
its utilization.
 Sudden untying of cable
 Abrupt lowering or dropping of cable.
as (list all applicable PPEs for the task).
 Slow untying of cable.
 Support cable to prevent from dropping after untying.
 The gradual lowering of cable to avoid any damage.
 Proper storage and segregation of all material must be
observed at all times.
 Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy
 Ergonomics (overreaching of materials). identification.
 Improper manual handling.  Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space
 Unorganized or poor storage of capacity must be strictly observed.
12 Cable Dressing materials.  Good housekeeping must always be maintained in storage
 Area congestion / limited space. and working areas to avoid slip, trip, and fall.
 Contact with sharp edges.  Access must always be clear and free from any obstruction
 Poor housekeeping  The worker shall lift materials closer to the body and load
shall not exceed half of the worker's weight
 Use of proper and appropriate PPE must always be
observed
 Maintain body natural posture as much as possible.
 Provide platform as deem necessary.
 Ergonomics (awkward posture,
 Ensure that there is enough space for the execution of the
overreaching).
task without compromising the condition of personnel.
 Area congestion (limited space).
 Ensure that proper illuminations complying with the
 Poor illumination
requirements are provided in the area.
 Conduct illumination survey prior start of the activity.
 Assigned personnel must be experienced and familiar with
the task at hand.
 Inexperienced personnel.  Ensure that there is enough space for the execution of the
 Area congestion (limited space). task without compromising the condition of personnel.
 Poor illumination  Ensure that proper illuminations complying with the
requirements are provided in the area.
 Conduct illumination survey prior start of the activity.

 Ergonomics (awkward posture)  Buddy system in lifting and keeping in a position of cables.
 Lifting heavy cable  Ensure enough space for the task wherein personnel can
 Limited space move freely and position themselves in a comfortable
posture.
 Maintain natural body posture as much as possible

 Ensure enough space for the task wherein personnel can
 Ergonomics (awkward posture) move freely and position themselves in a comfortable
 Limited space posture
 Defective tools  Pre-inspection of all tools to ensure that all are in good
 Over or under tightened bolt and nut condition
 Ensure that bolt and nuts are tightened to its specified
requirement
 Appropriate personal protective equipment should be
observed like coverall, hand gloves, eye protection, and etc.
 Tools and other materials should be properly arranged/
removed inside the battery room if not in use.
 First aid kit should be available with adequate quantity of
medicines.
Housekeeping and clear the  Presence of sharp edges.
13  A spill kit should be available in the area.
area  Poor supervision / untrained personnel.
 Close supervision by the Engineer, Supervisor or Foreman
must observe.
 Proper disposal and segregation of waste / used materials.
 Provision of an appropriate waste container in the area.
 Close supervision by the Engineer, Supervisor or Foreman
must observe.
 Permit Receiver shall ensure that housekeeping is done
before, during and after the work.
 All waste materials generated from the work shall be
properly disposed and shall not be left unattended at the
 Poor housekeeping.
worksite.
 Undisposed waste materials.
 Electrical equipment shall be properly secured, distribution
 Unaccounted workers.
board closed and padlocked.
 Unsecured electrical equipment
 All materials used at the site such as chemicals, flammable
Closing of Permit to Work /energized equipment.
14 and combustible materials shall be stored at the designated
 Poor storage of chemical, flammable
storage at the end of each day.
and combustible materials and etc.
 Mobile equipment shall properly park on a designated
 Unattended unsafe condition.
equipment laydown.
 Unfamiliarity with access to the areas
 Ensure that all workers are accounted and there was no
and the present construction hazard.
incident/accident occurred which is not reported.
 All Issuer and receiver must be aware of the hazard present
in the area and must be familiar with the ingress and egress
of the project site

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