NAAC

First assessed: 10/02/03

Revised:13/03/11
Revised: 01/01/19

hazard identification and risk assessment – post and fencing

Machinery and equipment provided must be suitable for the task(s) and designed and built to the Saudi code.
Operator must be competent in the use of the equipment

Activity Hazard Who is in Initial Control measures Residual

danger risk risk

Loading/unloading Manual handling Operator M Lift/handle comfortable quantities of materials, tools or equipment L
tools, equipment Get assistance with large or awkward items
and materials Sharp edges and Operator M Use safe lifting and handling techniques L
points Guard cutting edges of tools when not in use
Handle with care
Trailer instability Operator H Load/unload trailer on level ground or from top side on sloping ground L

Worksite activity Slips, trips and falls Operator M Assess terrain and ground conditions before starting work L
Wear safety footwear with good grip and proceed with care
If weather causes conditions to deteriorate stop work
Keep safe distance from edge of ditch, riverbank etc.
Keep worksite tidy

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Activity Hazard Who is in Initial Control measures Residual

danger risk risk

Dismantling or Flying debris Operator M Handle all materials with care L

removing old Be prepared for old wire breaking or coiling unexpectedly
fence Sharp edges and Operator M Consider wearing suitable eye protection L
points Wear protective gloves suitable for use with barbed wire, non-snag outer
clothing and safety footwear
Safely coil, secure and dispose of old wire
Disease Operator H Operator must have current Tetanus protection L
Wash hands on finishing work and before eating, drinking and smoking

Preparation for Underground or Operator H Check proposed fence line for services before starting work L
work overhead services Consult electricity company if erecting fence within 40m of overhead cables
If in doubt use electronic detector to map underground services

Handling treated Contamination with Operator M Do not handle timber still wet from treatment without suitable PPE (prepare L
timber pesticide COSHH assessment)
Do not burn treated off-cuts dispose of via approved contractor

Erecting posts Manual handling Operator M Deliver posts to installation site to minimise handling L
Get assistance when handling large posts
Physical injury Operator M Use all digging and ramming tools with care L
Wear safety footwear
Wear protective gloves when ramming backfill
Wear safety helmet when driving posts into ground

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Activity Hazard Who is in Initial Control measures Residual

danger risk risk

Erecting posts Others M When using Drivall do not allow it to be lifted above top of post and keep L
continued knees away from post
When using a maul/mell or sledge hammer keep others at a safe distance

Cutting notches Sharp tools Operator M Keep cutting edges guarded when not in use L
and fitting rails Use saw and chisels with care cutting away from body at all times
Others M Check condition of tools before use L
Wear suitable eye protection
Flying debris Operator M L

Treating cut Hazardous substance Operator M Use safest product with lowest hazard classification L
timber with Wear eye protection and nitrile gloves when applying treatment
preservative Brush to minimise splash
Store timber treatment safely and securely at all times
Others M Keep others at a safe distance L
Prepare COSHH assessment

Completing work Waste materials and Operator M Clear site of all tools, materials, waste and debris immediately work is L
debris complete
Others M L

Risk assessment accepted.

Signed: Date:

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Site or job specific modifications

Details of site or job:

Activity Hazard Who is in Initial Control measures Residual

danger risk risk

Modifications assessed by: Date:

Risk levels: H = High – the levels of risk are unacceptable with existing controls, stop immediately pending improved controls
M = Medium – some risk present, work can continue with extreme care, improved controls
must be identified ASAP
L = Low - poses no significant risks. Risks are adequately controlled

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