JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS RECORD SHEET

Project UPGRADE SECURITY FACILITIES EAST WEST PUMP STATIONS Contractor ABC
Plant Location Saudi Aramco Pump Station 10 (PS-10) Project Number 6601000190
BI Number BI-10-00449
Description of Activity JSA for Relocation of Existing Security Facilities
JSA No. SA-ABC-JSA-PS10-01
Prepared By Reviewed By Reviewed By. Reviewed & Approved By.
ABC HSE Supervisor ABC HSE Manager Project Manager SAPMT SAFETY Advisor/Coordinator
Name Name Name Name

Signature Signature Signature Signature

Tools and Equipment used
References
SMS No.
SMS 6.01,6.02, 6.03, 6.05 (Hot work
permit, Cold work permit, Confined space
entre permit & Excavation Permit process)
SMS 6.12 Job Safety Analyses.
Power Shutdown, Electrical works, Cable Laying and Security devices Relocation Activities: Hand tools, Power Tools ( Grinder, Drill Machine, Heat
Gun), Testing equipment (Multimeter etc.), Power generator and Fusion Splicer
Asphalt Cutting and Manual Excavation Activity: Asphalt cutter, Hand tools ,Power generator Wheel barrow, Hammer Drill
Lifting Activity: Boom Truck, Mobile crane, Flat and Low / trailer and lifting gears
Installation and Dismantling Security fence Activity: Hand tools, Power Tools, Power generator, Hammer Drill, Auger Machine
Backfilling, Spoil Removal and Compaction Activities: Hand tools, Wheel barrow, JCB Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Skid Loader, Dump Truck, Water
Truck, Plate & Roller Compactor
GI, RIM, PROCEDURE AND CSM :
ARAMCO GI SA- CM, GI No. NOTE
G.I. 2.100 Work Permit Procedures CSM, Vol-II, Part-I, Chapter -1 Saudi Aramco Safety All employees involved in the activity shall
G.1 6.030 Traffic and Vehicle Safety. Emergency Reporting and Response Hand Book be equiped with all mandatory and hazard
Gl.1781.001 Fire Protection and Safety CSM Vol-II, Part-II, Chapter-I specific PPE's like hard hat,safety
Equipment Inspections Excavation and Shoring shoes,safetyglass, gloves,FRC clothing, etc.
GI.6.012 Isolation, Lockout and use of Hold at all times. Other hazard specific PPE's
Tags shall be worn as per applicable.
Gl.1021.000 • Street and Road Closure: CSM, Vol-II, Part· I, Chapter-3
Excavation, Reinstatement and Traffic Personal Protective Equipment
Controls. (PPE)
GI. 1022.000 Road & Paved Surfaces CSM, vol-II, Part Ill -03 Electrical
Maintenance Services Equipment

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S.No SEQUENCE OF POTENTIAL
BASIC JOB STEPS HAZARDS
1 Authorization and 1 Work delays due to poor
Permission preparation/failure to
secure permission from
concerned authorities and
approved documents
2 Commencement of 1 Electrocution.
power shut down.
2 Injury to
personnel/Property
damage.
3 Unclear Communication
with Dispatch & Utility
Operating Personnel.
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REQUIRED HAZARDCONTROLS/ SAFE WORK
PROCEDURES
RESPONSIBILITY
 Prior to start Electrical and Telecommunication equipment
relocation activities, obtain all the required permission
from the authorities and necessary coordination shall be
conducted with concern department. ABC Construction
 Ensure approved drawings, JSA and other related Manager
documents are available at site.
 Assign a responsible person to double check all the
requirements prior to start the job.
 All power tools, hand tools and testing equipment shall be
in good condition, inspected and calibrated.
 Assign a responsible person to double check all the
requirements prior to start the job.
 Each person performing electrical work on that equipment ABC SITE
must verify the circuit is de-energized. SUPERVISON
 GI 6.012, Isolation, Lockout and Use of Hold Tags
System in place.
 Use suitable Arc Flash PPE (Arc rated long sleeve shirt
&Pants, Hard hat, safety shoes, electrical gloves, Safety
glass, Arc rated face shield)
 Lock off relevant switches/isolators to prevent accidental
energizing.
 Turn off main feed from supply source an isolate circuit.
 Area Need to barricade &Safety Signage in place.
 Permit to work system in place.
 GI 6.012, Isolation, Lockout and Use of Hold Tags
System in place.
 Qualified &Training personnel only allow performing
task.
  Qualified persons permitted to work within limited
approach boundaries
 Keep circuit fully locked off until all contractors have
completed their work around the Circuit
 Proper coordination between Utility operation
departments, electrical shutdown task performing
contractor.
 The knowledge, skills and techniques to work safely on
energized circuits (i.e., arc flash protection and
boundaries);
4 Using of inadequate PPE  The proper use of special precautionary techniques,
& Using of damage tools personal protective equipment (Arc rated FRC, Safety
shoes, safety glass, insulating and shielding materials, and
insulated tools.
3 Relocation of Cables 1 Electrical shock  Ensure all the existing connections are Isolated Prior to ABC SITE
for TETRA, NEDAP commence the work. SUPERVISON
ACS Panel and
Readers, Hotline, 2 Entanglement with  Provide hazard specific PPE’s
telephone to new rotating parts  All portable electrical equipment to be earthed.
Guard House with  All rotating parts of machinery/tools to be adequately
using of power tools guarded.
&Hand tools  Refrain from wearing loose clothing while operating
(Drill Machine, electrical tools with rotating parts.
Grinder)
 PPE (Cover all, Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety
3 Personal Injury Glass, Hand Gloves & Ear Muff/plug) shall be provide.
 All hand tools (pole, metal detector etc.) shall be properly
inspected and it shall be color coded according to Aramco
standards
 Appropriate working posture shall be adopted.
 Wear appropriate hand gloves.
 All power tools proper insulated.

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4 Asphalt Cutting 1 Slips, Trips, Falls
2 Rotating Parts
3 Struck By / Against heavy
Equipment
4 Pinch Points
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 Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, Tools, carts ABC SITE
and debris. SUPERVISON
 Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions.
 Keep cords out of areas where the saw may cut them.
 Since water will be used to cool the saw blade, workers
will use caution on wet surfaces.
 Keep guards in place during use and do not operate saw if
guards are not placed on rotating parts.
 Workers will consult operations manual before
commencement of work.
 Ensure the saw is turned off prior to changing blades (if
necessary).
 Don't use a dull blade: replace or have sharpened prior to
use.
 Be alert for sharp points and edges. Wear cut resistant
work gloves when sharp edges or objects may cause the
possibility of lacerations or other injury.
 At no time will any crew member stand in front of the saw
while in operation
 Wear reflective warning vests when exposed to vehicular
traffic.
 Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment.
 Do not attempt verbal communication in high noise
backgrounds.
 Work area will be barricaded/demarcated. No traffic will
be allowed to move past the cutting area until crew is
complete with cutting and asphalt patch has been applied.
 Barriers shall be used to protect workers from vehicular
traffic.
 Review equipment adjustment procedures, identify pinch
points.
  Isolate/block pinch points to limit motion when inserting
pins, fasteners, closing tackles.
 Keep hands, fingers, and feet clear of moving/suspended
materials and equipment
 Stay alert at all times.

5 Manual Handling  Due to the weight of the walk-behind saw. crew will not
attempt to lift it for any reason.
 Physically fit persons to be assigned for any manual work.
 Training to be given regarding manual handling.
 Where possible, used mechanical means to transfer loads
and reduced distance if possible.
 Provision of access shall be installed to areas where access
is unavailable
 Proper manual handling method need to be implemented
 Provide instruction for manual handling during tool box
meeting.
6 Noise
 Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise
levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work period)

7 Dust  Water shall be poured adequately to suppress dust.

 Dust mask shall be provided to employees

8 Fire  Repair and maintenance shall be as per the manufacturer

instructions and recommendations.
 Shut off any equipment before refueling containers shall
be bonded and grounded.
 Provide adequate numbers of fire extinguishers and Fire
Watchers.
5 Hand/Manual 1 Personal Injuries  Wear appropriate hand gloves ABC SITE
Excavation at by using  PPE (Cover all, Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety SUPERVISON
hand tools & power Glass, face shield, Hand Gloves & Ear Muff/plug) shall be
tools such as jack provided.
hammer with air

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compressor, Hilti drill
machine, shovel, forked 2 Dust Inhalation  Water shall be poured adequately to suppress dust.
hoe, pick axe for  Dust mask shall be provided to employees
excavation  Vehicle/ equipment speed shall be restricted at Work site.

 All cables shall be treated as live and energized, contractor

3 Electrocution/ supervision/WPR shall stop the work if encounter any
underground utilities unexpected U/G facilities and contact to plant operation.
 Plastic shovel shall be used to dig nearby electrical cables
 Workers shall not enter the excavation if water has
accumulated,
 Metal ladders may not be used where they may contact to
electrical U/G cables.
 Ramps and/or other safe means of egress shall be located
in excavations that are no more than 7.5 m (25 ft.) of
lateral travel distance for personnel.
 Mechanical excavators shall not be used near or within 3
meters of any underground cables

4 Collapse of side walls

 Ramps and/or other safe means of egress shall be located
in excavations that are no more than 7.5 m (25 ft.) of
lateral travel distance for personnel
 Keep excavation protected with barricades, warning signs
flash lights etc.
 Warning signs "DEEP EXCAVATION" shall be placed at
site.
 Proper benching, shoring or sloping to be provided based
in the soil condition to protect the excavation to collapse
 A daily excavation inspection shall be done and checklist
to be completed by excavation supervisor.

5 H2S/ Hazardous  Personnel H2S Monitor shall be provided at work Site

atmosphere  More than 1.2 meter (4 Feet) deep excavation Confined

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6 Electric shock & Fire from
Hilti machine.
6 Portable Container, 1 Fall of object from above
Fence roll, Security due to load failure and
gate & Emergency damage or unsuitable use
Generator lifting with of rigging equipment
Crane / Boom Truck
2 Contact with unstable
ground led to toppling of
crane
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space permit is required.
 Gas test shall be conducted prior to entry of personnel.
Continues / frequent gas testing shall be conducted when
there is a potential for hazardous gases in the confined
space.
 All electrically operated tools shall be double insulated
and grounded/ connected with GFCI.
 Tools must be inspected and color coded by competent
technician.
 Appropriate UL listed fire extinguisher shall be provided
near the work area.
 Job rotation shall be implemented; appropriate working
position shall be adopted while handling jack hammer
 Rigging equipment should be inspected before use and at ABC SITE
regular intervals during extended use, the regular SUPERVISON
inspection depends on the job.
 Inspection sheets to be in place for each item.
 Remove slings from service if any of these are present.
 Acid or caustic burns
 Melting or charring of any part
 Snags, punctures, tears or cuts
 Broken or worn stitches
 Distortion of fittings.
 Certificate must be available at site and SWL must be
clearly marked on the lifting tackles.
 After inspection, equipment shall be color coded by the
competent person as per Aramco standard.
 All cranes shall be levelled in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications and shall be located on a
properly compacted foundation prior to performing any
lift.
 During a lift, the crane’s outrigger shall be fully extended
and lowered to raise the wheels and level the crane, unless
 otherwise specified in the crane manufacturer’s load chart.

 Outrigger mats shall be used under all crane outrigger

3 Toppling of crane float pads during crane lift. It shall be designed to support
the total weight of the crane load to be lifted. Mats shall
not be permanently secured to the outrigger pads.
 A trial lift shall be performed on all critical lifts to check
the mechanical stability of the crane under load and the
integrity of the hitch arrangement that was utilized.
 The anti-two blocked device shall be tested prior to any
critical lift.
 Critical lift plans shall be reviewed and approved by a
Saudi Aramco level l rigger.

 Crane lift areas shall be barricaded and secured. Only

4 Suspended Load authorized personnel shall be permitted inside the
barricaded area. Warning signs ―LIFTING ON
PROGRESS ON GOING KEEP AWAY shall be placed at
barricaded perimeters warning site personnel of the
hazards of overhead lifting activities.
 Crane lifts shall not be performed in wing speeds
exceeding 32km/h (20mph), unless otherwise specified by
the crane manufacturer.

5 Unauthorize  Two tag lines must be used to tie on the load for a better ABC SITE
person/equipment control during lifting un less their use may cause a greater SUPERVISON
hazard. Tag lines shall not be tied around the hands/wrist.
They shall be fully grip by all fingers.
 Only operator and riggers certified by Saudi Aramco are
allowed to conduct the lifting activities.
 All lifting gears that are going to be used must be free
from any damage and inspected with color coding of the
month. Inspection must be done by the competent person.
 Crane cabs shall provide maximum visibility by removing
or not allowing obstructions such as curtains, cardboard.
Cabs shall be kept clean and clear of items such as rubbish

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6 Exposure to atmospheric
hot temperature (may lead
to Heat Stress and its
severe form)
7 Inadequate inspection and
maintenance of crane and
rigging equipment
8 Existing Aramco
facilities/structures struck
by the load
(Overhead Powerlines)
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and loose tools.
 The crane operator shall never leave the controls at any
time while a load is attached
 Crane operator shall only pick up loads when the boom
head and hook are centered directly over the load. All
crane lifts shall be partially lifted/floated for at least 3
seconds to ensure rigging and lift integrity prior to
proceeding with the actual lift.
 Critical lift plan must first be approved by Saudi Aramco
before commencing to work with Critical lift plan shall be
first approved by Saudi Aramco certified Rigger I before
commencing to work.
 Job supervisor will ensure that ample water supply is
readily available for the workers.
 Workers are advised to drink plenty of cold water.
 During extreme heat condition, regular resting schedule in
cold haven should be implemented in accordance to the
project regulations.
 Defective hardware and rigging equipment shall be ABC SITE
removed immediately from the SA project site and shall SUPERVISON
be documented.
 Slings that will be used for lifting shall be inspected
before using and the slings log shall be available at the site
all the times.
 When crane work is to be performed near energize power
lines, the following absolute limit of approach or
minimum clearance from power lines shall be observed
without exception.
o 4.6meters/15 feet up to 50,000 volts
 o 4.6meters/15 feet from 50,000 volts to 2000,000
volts
o 6.1meters/20 feet from 200,00 to 350,000 volts
o 7.6meters/25 feet over 350,000 volts
 Suspended loads shall not be left unattended.
 Workers shall not be under suspended load or rigging
area.
 Load lift shall not be performed in wind speeds exceeding
32 km/h, unless otherwise specified by the crane
manufacturer.

 Repair and maintenance shall be as per the manufacturer

instructions and recommendations.
9 Fire
 Shut off any equipment before refueling containers shall
be bonded and grounded.
 Provide adequate numbers of fire extinguishers and Fire
Watchers.
 Proper grounding shall be placed.
7 Cable laying and 1 Cable drum falling  Cable Drum’s Steel Roller shall be provided with END ABC SITE
pulling. STOPPER to prevent cable drum from falling. SUPERVISON
 Do not use Steel Roller made of RSC or Pipe tubing.
 Assessment of the weight of cable to be pulled and
numbers of workers required shall be defined.
 Workers shall keep distances to the cable drum being
pulled.
 Pulling cable crew should not pull the cable fast.
Teamwork must be followed.
 SIGNAL PERSONS shall be provided during cable
Laying / Pulling and shall be equipped with RED and
GREEN signal flags.
 Cable Drums should be properly located on CABLE
JACK designed for the purpose and of suitable capacity
and base.
 Cable Jack shall be repaired if welded joints are already
deteriorated.

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 2 Personal Injury
3 Manual Handling
4 Trapping injuries.
5 Tripping hazards / damage
to materials
8 Backfilling and 1 Personal Injuries
Compaction
(Hand tools, JCB
Backhoe, Wheel
Loader, Bobcat, Dump 2 Struck by/ Against Heavy
Truck, Water Truck Equipment (Man Machine
and Plate & Roller interface)
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 Personnel shall wear Personal Protective Equipment such
as Hardhat, Eye Protection, Hand Gloves and Safety
Shoes during CABLE LAYING, PULLING and or
TERMINATION.
 Supervisor or Foreman shall give TOOLBOX talk to his
workers prior to start of work.
 Workers shall be taught in cable laying and pulling
techniques including the requirement for ensuring good
manual handling techniques.
 Workers shall not run when pulling cables.
 CABLE JACK shall be of sufficient capacity and placed
on an even and hard surface.
 WARNING SIGNS shall be positioned adjacent to cable
laying
 Area for loading and unloading shall be barricaded
properly.
 Damaged Cable Drums shall be repaired before they are
loaded or unloaded for the jobsite.
 Workers shall NOT RUN on installed or laid cables
during cable pulling.
 Cables shall be KEPT AWAY from foot and equipment
traffic. Stored materials shall be barricaded and provided
with signs.
 Avoid storing materials on walkways or ingress or egress.
 Ensure workers are wearing safety gloves. ABC SITE
 Workers to be made aware and kept reminded of the SUPERVISON
hazards with vehicles.
 Ensure operators are Saudi Aramco certified.
 That the equipment before its mobilization possess valid
 Compactor) Saudi Aramco or approved third party inspection.
 Ensure equipment operators possess valid SAG license
and Saudi Aramco certificates at all times.
 Warning signs and barricade shall be installed and posted
to keep unwanted personnel away from the area of
operation.
 Flagman shall be provided to guide personnel from
entering the working/affected area.
 Provide a pedestrian walkway to prevent personnel from
entering the working areas or roads.
 Daily vehicle/equipment pre-use inspections shall be
conducted.
3 Vibration  Rotate compaction tasks to minimize worker exposure to
equipment vibration.
 Rotate compaction tasks to minimize worker exposure to
equipment vibration
 Use compactors with vibration dampening devices

4 High Noise Levels

 Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise
levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work period)
5 Contact with Fire /
Explosion  Repair and maintenance shall be as per the manufacturer
instructions and recommendations.

 Shut off any equipment before refueling, provide a ―NO

SMOKING‖ sign.
 Provide adequate numbers of fire extinguishers and Fire
Watchers.
9 Relocation of Drop 1 Personal Injuries  Competent personnel need to deploy for task. ABC SITE
Arm Barrier/Crash  Use suitable PPE (FRC Clothing, Safety boots, Safety SUPERVISON
Barrier/Emergency glass, Electrical gloves).
gates/Security gates  Use right tool for right task.
 Conduct Tool box talk with crew members.

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2 Manual Handling
3 Slips, trips and falls
10 Cable Terminations 1 Personal Injury
2 Electrocution (Working
Near High voltage Cables)
3 Fire Hazard
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 Adequate supervisor at site.
 Physically fit persons to be assigned for any manual work.
 Training to be given regarding manual handling.
 Where possible, used mechanical means to transfer loads
and reduced distance if possible.
 Provision of access shall be installed to areas where access
is unavailable.
 Shall remove all obstructions such as wastes, unnecessary
tools and materials that blocked along the door, stairways
and any walkways or access
 Trained and competent electricians using suitable tools ABC SITE
shall carry out cable termination. SUPERVISON
 Modified Power and Hand tools are not acceptable.
 Avoid slashing cables while sliding it on your hand
 Use suitable PPE (Safety gloves, safety glass, FRC, safety
boots)
 Apply the LOCKOUT / TAGOUT procedures as
necessary as practicable.
 Personnel shall wear Hazard Specific Personal
 protective equipment such as hardhat, eye protection, Arc
rated cloths, insulated hand gloves and safety shoes during
cable Termination.
 Always use non-conducting platform for access i.e.,
wooden or fiber ladder. Maintain safe distance from high
voltage cables
 Supervisor or Foreman shall give TOOLBOX talk to his
workers prior to start of work.
 Fire extinguisher should be placed in working area.
 Prior to start the task identification and marking of panels
should be done by client electrical leads.
 Need to deploy fire watcher in place.
11 Splicing Old URD To 1 Electrocution.  Qualified persons permitted to work within limited ABC SITE
New URD. approach boundaries. SUPERVISON
Cable Splicing using  Contact Dispatch to De-Energize Wire. Ground At Both
Fusion Splicer Ends.
 Use Rubber Gloves to Cut Wire as Added Precaution.
 Use suitable Arc Flash PPE (Arc rated long sleeve shirt
&Pants, Hard hat, safety shoes, electrical gloves, Safety
glass, and Arc rated face shield).

 Proper coordination between plant electrical shutdown in-

2 Potentially hazardous
electrical energy sources
and/or block against
unexpected movement or
release of stored energy.
charge & Electrical Engineer.
 Apply the LOCKOUT / TAGOUT procedures as
necessary as practicable.
 Personnel shall wear Hazard Specific Personal
 protective equipment such as hardhat, eye protection, Arc
rated cloths, insulated hand gloves and safety shoes during
cable Termination.
 Always use non-conducting platform for access i.e.,
wooden or fiber ladder. Maintain safe distance from high
voltage cables
 Supervisor or Foreman shall give TOOLBOX talk to his
workers prior to start of work.

3 Fire  Fire extinguisher should be placed in working area.

 Prior to start the task identification and marking of panels
should be done by client electrical leads.
 Need to deploy fire watcher in place.
 Adequate Supervisor on site.
 The fusion splices use an electric spark to make splice, so
ensure that there are no flammable gases in the space
where fusion splicing is done.
 Splicing should never be done in places manholes where
gases can accumulate.
12 Re-Energizing 1. Electrical Shock.  GI 6.012, Isolation, lockout and Use of Hold Tags. ABC SITE
Transformer/Switching SUPERVISON

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 DB  Use suitable Arc Flash PPE (Arc rated long sleeve shirt
Panel/Breaker/crash &Pants, Hard hat, safety shoes, electrical gloves, Safety
barrier panel. glass, Arc rated face shield)
 Are need to barricade &Safe signage’s in place.
 Ensure All Those Involved Clearly Understand the Steps
of The Process to Avoid Injury, Property Damage &
Unplanned Outages.

2. Poor Communication with  Use Three-way Communication (Repeat Back) To Ensure

Dispatch & Utility Accurate Transfer of Information.
Operating Personnel.  Use suitable Arc Flash PPE (Arc rated long sleeve shirt
&Pants, Hard hat, safety shoes, electrical gloves, Safety
glass, Arc rated face shield)
 Adequate Supervision.
 Qualified persons permitted to work within limited
approach boundaries.
13 Testing & 1 Electrocution.  Check Tap Changer Voltage Requirements Before ABC SITE
Commissioning Energizing. Always Check Rotation & Voltage. SUPERVISON
 When Multiple Switch Points Are Involved, A Key Person
Must Be Appointed to Ensure Each Point Has Been
Switched Properly and Nothing Has Been Missed or
Overlooked.
 GI 6.012, Isolation, lockout and Use of Hold Tags.
 Ensure Everyone That Could Be Affected by The
Energizing of The Line(s) (i.e., Inside Electricians) Is
Properly Notified Before Starting the Livening process.
 Watch For Possible Back Feed Conditions, Always Check
Disconnect or Feed, Card and Ground
 Check Grounds at Every Location, Ensure They Have Not
Been Severed or Damaged.

 Visually Check All Switches for Defects Before

Operating.
 Use suitable Arc Flash PPE (Arc rated long sleeve shirt
2 Equipment / Devices
&Pants, Hard hat, safety shoes, electrical gloves, Safety
Failure

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 glass) Adequate Supervision.
 Ensure Grounds Are All Removed Before Testing.
 Double Check to Ensure All Cables Have Been Tested
Before Placing into Service.
 Verify Testing Equipment Is in Working Order at Each
Switch Point, Equipment Must Be Clean, Within Test
Dates and Functional.
 Check Phasing (Hot Phase/Bottle) Before Energizing.
 Be Aware of The Possibility of Such Conditions and Test.
 Barricading the testing and commissioning areas/zones.
14 Installation and 1 Personal Injury  PPE (Cover all, Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety ABC SITE
Dismantling Security Glass, Hand Gloves & Ear Muff/plug) shall be provide. SUPERVISON
fence with using of  All hand tools shall be properly inspected and it shall be
Hand tools color coded according to Aramco standards
 Appropriate working posture shall be adopted.
 Wear appropriate hand gloves.

 Where possible, use a mechanical device to hold the item.

 Avoid direct handling of sharp-edged items
2 Contact with sharp edges
 Cover or otherwise protect sharp edges
 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
 Ensure sufficient lighting must be in place for safe
working and for immediate exit to the work area in the
event of emergency

15 Installation and 1 Contact with Equipment  All tools and equipment shall be inspected and maintained ABC SITE
Dismantling Security resulting burns or electric properly SUPERVISON
fence with using of shock  Generators shall be grounded
Power Tools.  All generators are to be enclosed by standard barrier
(Generator, Hammer fencing and kept at a safe distance from unauthorized
Drill, Grinder, Drill person
Machine.)  Generator should be without any leakage. Each generator
will have its own fire extinguisher. Provide drip tray.
 Containers shall be grounded and bonded during refueling
operation

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  PPE (Cover all, Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety
Glass, Hand Gloves & Ear Muff/plug) shall be provided.
 All electrically operated tools shall be double insulated
and grounded/ connected with GFCI.
 Tools must be inspected and color coded by competent
technician.
 Appropriate UL listed fire extinguisher shall be provided
near the work area.
 Job rotation shall be implemented; appropriate working
position shall be adopted while handling jack hammer
 Hot work permit should be obtained for hot work.

 Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise

2 Noise
levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work period

 All rotating parts of machinery/tools to be adequately

3 Personal Injury
guarded.
 Refrain from wearing loose clothing while operating
machinery or electrical tools with rotating parts.
 Portable electrical equipment to be inspected and color
coded, damaged equipment to be returned to stores.
 Use Adequate PPE (FRC, Hard hat, Safety glass, Face
Shield, Dust mask, Ear plug)
 Only competent and trained employees to operate portable
electrical equipment & Hot work task performing area
must be barricaded.

4 Dust Inhalation  Water shall be poured adequately to suppress dust.

 Dust mask shall be provided to employees
 Vehicle/ equipment speed shall be restricted at Work site.

5 Damage to Existing UG  Mechanical excavators shall not be used near or within 3

Utilities meters of any underground cables
 Pre-Excavation checklist should be available on site in

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6 Manual Handling
7 Sunburn,
Heatstroke/Stress
16 Removal / loading and 1 Hand injuries-pain,
shifting of Spoil, abrasions
Material and Debris
from Worksite
2 Struck by/ Against Heavy
Equipment (Man Machine
interface)
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order to complete job task according to predetermined
instructions.
 Appropriate working posture shall be adopted.
 Use correct manual handling techniques.
 Use team lifting when required.
 Proper manual handling method need to be implemented
 Provide instruction for manual handling During tool box
meeting.
 Sufficient drinking water must be supplied around the site. ABC SITE
Drinking water stations must be located near to the SUPERVISON
working areas.
 Covered shelters also shall be provided to the workers
could rest at time intervals to minimize the effect of heat.
 Tool box talks must be conducted and information shall be
circulated to all workers to aware of heat effects and ways
to improve body resistance against heat.
 SA Approved Temperature/Humidity meter should be
available on site.
 SA Heat Index chart should be available on work site
 Periodically monitor and record Heat index by measuring
air temperature and relative humidity.
 Follow the instructions about work/rest periods,
mentioned in SA heat index chart.
 If temperature is determined high for workers to resist the
management should consider adjustments on work
timings.
 Ensure workers are wearing safety gloves. ABC SITE
 Workers to be made aware and kept reminded of the SUPERVISON
hazards with vehicles.
 Keep area barricade/ control unauthorized entry as
required.
 Ensure that equipment warning devices are functional

3 Fatal accident/ Collision/
injury due to improper
equipment/Truck
4 High Noise Levels
17 Relocation of Existing 1. Grinding wheel
Pipe Barriers fragmentation due to poor
(Pipe Cutting) condition of grinding
wheel or due to use of
lesser rpm wheels
2. Cuts and abrasion
3. Fire due to sparks
4. Flying objects & airborne
particles
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 (horn, back-up alarm).
 Flag man shall be assigned to guide the equipment
 Equipment shall be operated by Saudi Aramco Certified
Operators or S Aramco approved 3rd party certificate
holders (SPSP)
 Equipment shall have valid 3rd party inspection sticker
prior to use at site.
 Dump truck shall be driven by SAG licensed drivers &
follow the safe driving practices
 Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise
levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work period)
 Pre use inspection of tool and equipment by user.
 Changing of abrasive wheels to be carried out by trained
and authorized personnel using proper disc spanners.
 Grinder handle shall not be removed.
 Rated rpm of the grinding wheel must be greater than the
rated rpm of the grinder.
 Maintain safe distance from rotating parts of power tools.
 Rotating parts shall be guarded.
 Grinders to be maintained in good condition and inspected
prior to each use.
 Guards to be fitted to grinders.
 Double eye protection must be worn while using grinder.
 Fire extinguisher to be available.
 Fire watch will be provided.
 All flammable material shall be removed from location.
 Face shields worn with standard Safety glasses with side
shields and hearing protection when using grinders.
 Suitable respiratory protection to be taken.

5. Electrical hazards
Compressed gas cylinders
(Fire/ Explosion)
Relocation of Existing 1 Fall of object from above
Pipe Barriers due to load failure and
(Concrete foundation damage or unsuitable use
Installation, Pipe of rigging equipment
Lifting and Alignment)
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 The power tools must not exceed 120v.
 GFCI should be installed.
 Dead man switch should be working condition.
 The power cables and power tools shall be in good
condition
 The electrical power outlets/extension cords should be
UL/ FM listed as described in SA CSM.
 Generators supplied for power shall be grounded properly
 Fire extinguisher should be placed in working area.
 Prior to start the task make sure Oxygen and Acetylene
cylinders are well maintained, held tightly on carrying
trolley.
 Make sure flash back arrestors are installed.
 Use hazards specific PPEs i.e. leather gloves.
 Need to deploy fire watcher in place.
 Adequate Supervisor on site.
 Do soap test on gas equipment before use
 Inspect hoses for damage
 Close all valves after use
 Correct storage procedure
 Rigging equipment should be inspected before use and at
regular intervals during extended use, the regular
inspection depends on the job.
 Inspection sheets to be in place for each item.
 Remove slings from service if any of these are present.
 Acid or caustic burns
 Melting or charring of any part
 Snags, punctures, tears or cuts
 Broken or worn stitches
 Distortion of fittings.
 Certificate must be available at site and SWL must be
clearly marked on the lifting tackles.
 After inspection, equipment shall be color coded by the
competent person as per Aramco standard.
  All cranes shall be levelled in accordance with
2 Contact with unstable manufacturer’s specifications and shall be located on a
ground led to toppling of properly compacted foundation prior to performing any
crane lift.
 During a lift, the crane’s outrigger shall be fully extended
and lowered to raise the wheels and level the crane, unless
otherwise specified in the crane manufacturer’s load chart.

 Outrigger mats shall be used under all crane outrigger

3 Toppling of crane float pads during crane lift. It shall be designed to support
the total weight of the crane load to be lifted. Mats shall
not be permanently secured to the outrigger pads.
 A trial lift shall be performed on all critical lifts to check
the mechanical stability of the crane under load and the
integrity of the hitch arrangement that was utilized.
 The anti-two blocked device shall be tested prior to any
critical lift.
 Critical lift plans shall be reviewed and approved by a
Saudi Aramco level l rigger.

 Crane lift areas shall be barricaded and secured. Only

4 Suspended Load
authorized personnel shall be permitted inside the
barricaded area. Warning signs ―LIFTING ON
PROGRESS ON GOING KEEP AWAY shall be placed at
barricaded perimeters warning site personnel of the
hazards of overhead lifting activities.
 Crane lifts shall not be performed in wing speeds
exceeding 32km/h (20mph), unless otherwise specified by
the crane manufacturer.

 Two tag lines must be used to tie on the load for a better
5 Unauthorize control during lifting un less their use may cause a greater
person/equipment hazard. Tag lines shall not be tied around the hands/wrist.
They shall be fully grip by all fingers.
 Only operator and riggers certified by Saudi Aramco are

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6 Exposure to atmospheric
hot temperature (may lead
to Heat Stress and its
severe form)
7 Inadequate inspection and
maintenance of crane and
rigging equipment
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allowed to conduct the lifting activities.
 All lifting gears that are going to be used must be free
from any damage and inspected with color coding of the
month. Inspection must be done by the competent person.
 Crane cabs shall provide maximum visibility by removing
or not allowing obstructions such as curtains, cardboard.
Cabs shall be kept clean and clear of items such as rubbish
and loose tools.
 The crane operator shall never leave the controls at any
time while a load is attached
 Crane operator shall only pick up loads when the boom
head and hook are centered directly over the load. All
crane lifts shall be partially lifted/floated for at least 3
seconds to ensure rigging and lift integrity prior to
proceeding with the actual lift.
 Critical lift plan must first be approved by Saudi Aramco
before commencing to work with Critical lift plan shall be
first approved by Saudi Aramco certified Rigger I before
commencing to work.
 Job supervisor will ensure that ample water supply is
readily available for the workers.
 Workers are advised to drink plenty of cold water.
 During extreme heat condition, regular resting schedule in
cold haven should be implemented in accordance to the
project regulations.
 Defective hardware and rigging equipment shall be
removed immediately from the SA project site and shall
be documented.
 Slings that will be used for lifting shall be inspected
before using and the slings log shall be available at the site
all the times.
 When crane work is to be performed near energize power
lines, the following absolute limit of approach or
 minimum clearance from power lines shall be observed
8 Existing Aramco without exception.
facilities/structures struck o 4.6meters/15 feet up to 50,000 volts
by the load o 4.6meters/15 feet from 50,000 volts to 2000,000
(Overhead Powerlines) volts
o 6.1meters/20 feet from 200,00 to 350,000 volts
o 7.6meters/25 feet over 350,000 volts
 Suspended loads shall not be left unattended.
 Workers shall not be under suspended load or rigging
area.
 Load lift shall not be performed in wind speeds exceeding
32 km/h, unless otherwise specified by the crane
manufacturer.

 Repair and maintenance shall be as per the manufacturer

instructions and recommendations.
 Shut off any equipment before refueling containers shall
be bonded and grounded.
9 Fire  Provide adequate numbers of fire extinguishers and Fire
Watchers.
 Proper grounding shall be placed.
Relocation of Existing 1 Untrained personnel  Only trained, qualified and Saudi Aramco certified
Pipe Barriers personnel will do the welding job.
(Pipe Welding)
2 Uncertified equipment’s  All equipment’s used for welding must have proper
inspection certificate.
 All equipment used shall be visually inspected in daily
basis and defective equipment shall be removed and
replaced.

3 Using of defective welding  Weekly mobile welding machine check list to be

machine completed.
 Welding machine shall be maintained and inspected
properly
 Welding machine should be properly grounded.

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4 Fire &burn
5 Smoke
6 Electrocution
7 Eye injury
8 Slips, trips and fall
1 Housekeeping 1 Sharp objects
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 Fire extinguisher should be present.
 All welders must wear proper PPEs (FRC, welding Apron,
welding gloves and welding hood.)
 Ensure fire extinguishers are available.
 All flammable material shall be removed from the welding
area.
 Fire watch shall be available nearby and will remain not
later than 30 minutes after the welding.
 NO SMOKING near the vicinity.
 Wear proper respiratory PPEs.
 All unauthorized personnel shall be away.
 Ensure the welding machines are in good condition.
 GFCI installed and working condition.
 Welding cables will be in good condition.
 No joints in the cables are permitted.
 All equipment inspected and color coded
 Check and ensure the earthling of machines is good.
 Damp, humid and wet conditions will be a consideration
for the voltage and type of transformer used.
 3-pronged type with ground fault protection
 All damaged welding cables shall be removed from
service, temporary repairs and taped joints are prohibited
 Ensure suitable eye protection, screens/tents to avoid other
personnel looking the weld.
 Proper welding screens shall be used near other personnel.
 Ensure first Aider available
 Ensure proper housekeeping
 Cable management will be ensured
 Proper access/egress to be maintained.
 Proper PPE (Hard hat, safety glass, safety shoes and hand ABC SITE

2 Ergonomic and
Improper handling
method.
3 Lack of information on
4 Waste disposal.
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gloves) shall be provided. SUPERVISON
 Ensure that used lumber, planks and plywood have been
de-nailed before storing and stacking.
 Properly barricade the working area access route at all
time.
 Awareness training shall be provided.
 Appropriate housekeeping shall be ensured all the time.
Allocate an adequate number of dumpsters and trash bins.
 Spoil materials shall be removed in daily basis.
 Proper manual handling method shall be implemented.
 Properly identify the types of waste and Segregate
accordingly before discarding.
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