Risk Assessment Document number

RA no.
Activity Excavation
Date

Location Project

Equipment to be used Substances to be used Revision status

Revision number Revised date
00 08/31/2022
Vehicle / plant and machinery / power
Chemicals, hand tools
tools

Potential Hazards / Conditions Considered (Tick Box) Persons At Risk (Tick Box)

FALL FROM HEIGHT ELECTRICITY DEEP EXCAVATION EMPLOYEES PUBLIC

FALLING OF MATERIALS MANUAL HANDLING

SLIPS / TRIPPING SUBCONTRACTORS
LIFTING OPERATION
COSHH
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
VISITORS
FIRE RISK
ADVERSE WEATHER
GENERAL PUBLIC
Mandatory HSE Requirements (Tick Box)
SAFETY INDUCTION WORK PERMIT

TOOL BOX TALK PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS

PROPER PPE PROPER SUPERVISION

SAFE WORK PLACE PROPER BARRICADE AND WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirement (Tick Box)

GLOVES EAR PLUGS / DEFENDERS

SAFETY HELMET

MASK RESPIRATORY / BREATHING APPARATUS

SAFETY BOOTS

OVERALLS FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS

GOGGLES / SPECTACLE
To refer other risk assessments
1. Vehicle & Transport in S
2. Confined Space
3. Noise
4. Manual Handling
Risk level

H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury) L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)

Likelihood (L) Severity (S) Category of risk (L*S) Risk matrix

5 5 10 15 20 25
LIKELIHOOD (L)

1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE.
HIGH =15 – 25 4 4 8 12 16 20
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
3 3 6 9 12 15
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. MEDIUM = 07 – 14
2 2 4 6 8 10
4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS. LOW = 01 - 06 1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC. 1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY (S)
NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be communicated to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk involved

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ACTIVITY EXCAVATION
RISK Controlled By
S# Hazard Harm Control Measure Residual Risk
LXS L M H Whom
 Permission to be obtained from Local Authorities to evacuate near underground
services.
Construction
Serious injury,  Permission to be obtained from the Construction Manager to do any excavation
Striking Underground Manager
01 Fatality, 3X5 on site. L
Services. /Supervisor /
Material damage  Check the underground services drawing of the area carefully.
Foreman
 Work Permit System to be strictly followed.
 Experienced supervisor to monitor the activity.
 Adequate support system (Benching, battering, shoring) to be provided.
Minor / serious
 Excavated soils to be placed away from edges.
injury, Supervisor /
02. Collapse of Excavation edges. 3X5  No load or plant or equipment shall be placed or moved near the edges. L
Fatality, Foreman
 Well anchored stop blocks / barriers to be placed to prevent vehicle overrunning
Material damage
to the edges.
Serious injury,
Supervisor /
03 Substandard shoring system. Fatality, 3X5  Standard shoring system to be provided. L
Foreman
Material damage.
 Adequate support system (Benching, battering, shoring) to be provided to the
Serious injury,
Structure / Scaffold excavation. Supervisor /
04. Fatality, 3X5 L
Collapsing due to Excavation.  Scaffolding to be erected away from the excavation and provide adequate Foreman
Material damage.
support / ties.
 Proper Barricade, signage and flashing Warning lights.
Minor / serious
Persons Falling into  Provide safe access and egress to and from the Excavation. Supervisor /
05. injury, 3X3 L
Excavation.  Walkways / bridges with proper guardrail to be provided to cross over the Foreman
Fatality.
excavation.
 Drivers / Operators with License and third party certificates for all plant and
operators.
Moving vehicles / plant and  Ensure all moving plant and equipment’s are equipped with audible reverse alarm
Serious injury, Supervisor /
06. equipment’s in and around 3X5 and flashing amber beacon lights. L
Fatality. Foreman
the Excavation.  Do not over speed.
 Speed limit signs and warning / caution signs to be placed.
 Barriers or stop blocks to be placed to prevent vehicle overrunning the edge.
 Standard shoring system to be provided and monitor frequently for any water
leakage from adjacent water sources. (Sea, River, Channel etc).
Plant & Equipment
 Provide adequate drainage system in the adjacent area to prevent water entering
damage, Material Site Manager,
07. Flooding. 3X5 to excavation. L
damage, Supervisor
 De-watering system where required to be installed and closely monitored.
Fatality.
 Safe and sufficient exit routes to be provided.
 Stop Excavation during rain.
08. Insufficient oxygen , Breathing problem, 2X5  Work Permit System to be followed. Supervisor / L
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ACTIVITY EXCAVATION
RISK Controlled By
S# Hazard Harm Control Measure Residual Risk
LXS L M H Whom
 Oxygen level to be monitored. (Permissible limit – 19.5% to 23.5%).
Poisons gases. Suffocation,
 Frequent gas monitoring to be conducted where toxic gases are present / found. Foreman
(For Deep Excavation). Fatality.
 Respiratory / breathing apparatus to be used.
 Adequate general lights to be provided.
Adverse weather (Poor  All moving plant and equipment to be equipped with head light, reverse light and
Minor / serious Supervisor /
09. visibility, Rain, Dust storm 2X4 flashing amber lights. L
injury. Foreman
etc).  Task light to be provided where required.
 Stop the Excavation during Rain, Dust storm any like condition.
 Proper maintenance and lubrication of plant and equipment’s.
 Sound proof enclosure to be provided to heavy Noise producing plant /
Hearing Loss,
machinery’s. Supervisor /
10. Heavy Noise / Dust. Environment 4X3 L
 Use electric powered jackhammers instead of Pneumatic one. Foreman
pollutions
 Water to be poured to suppress dust emission.
 PPE (Ear plug / Ear Muffler / mask / goggles) to be worn.
 Proper disposal of excavated soil.
Plant / equipment
Vehicle / plant sinking in to  Proper De-watering system to be provided. Supervisor /
11. damage, Loss of 3X3 L
unstable ground / loose soil.  Loose mud’s to be moved away from work area. Foreman
production.
 Hazard area to be identified and place caution signs.
 Standard electric supply to be provided by competent electrician.
Substandard / Incorrect Serious Injury, Burn,
 Cables to be routed correctly protected and elevated from the floor where Supervisor /
12 electric connection and poor Material Damage, 3X5 L
possible. Foreman
cable rooting. Electrocution
 All electric installations and cables must be inspected on daily basis.
Serious injury,  Proper refueling arrangement for vehicles and plant.
Fire due to incorrect Supervisor /
13 Fatality, 3X5  Keep Petrol / Diesel in closed containers and appropriate signs on the container. L
handling of petrol, diesel etc. Foreman
Material damage.  No smoking and no naked light in the refueling area.

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