Risk Assessment Area

Doha South & industrial Area Risk Assessment FEF NO: 207-VW-DOH-008-1.0
O&M

Occupational Health &safety S Contract No.

&safety Safety
Environment E TTP FILTER BED OUTLET BACKWASH PENSTOCKS PASSING Date: 26.03.2023
Quality Q RECTIFICATION

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Description of Precautionary Measures and
. Risk Risk
Activity Hazard Potential L s Safeguards L S RR
N Consequences Rating
to control the risk
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Non- compliance or violation of Penalty 3 3 9• Legal requirements are complied 1 3 3
Qatar Traffic Law •
Drivers are licensed, trained and have the
functional capability to operate the vehicle
Condition of vehicle (Noise, Health Issues 3penstocks/autosampler)
3 9 • Maintenance and Inspection is done regularly 1 3 3
Vibration, Poor air Tire blast during
conditioning, damaged tires transport
Site General etc..)
1.
Arrangement.
Crowd during embarking and Personal Injury 3 3 9 • Queue is being maintained during embarking & 1 3 3
disembarking disembarking.
• Provide first aid kit in vehicles
Unsafe driving Fatalities, personal 4 3 •
12 Competent driver is assigned 2 3 6
Injury, Damage to • Driver is free from sleep deprivation
existing facilities • Driver is in sober state
Unauthorized work Potential serious 3 5 15 • Ensure all employees have attended site safety 1 5 5
Injuries possible if work induction prior to commencing work
Invalid permit carried out without • Obtain the necessary permit to work before
PTW starting the job
Lack of competency • Conduct Toolbox talk, communicate the
Method statement and Risk Assessment
Work start – up and Lack or poor communication to all workforce involved in the activities
2.
obtained PTW • Supervisor must ensure that all work activity is
By pass the work – permit carried out by competent personnel.
procedures • Get the permit validated for the specific day.
• Responsible person (Site Engineer) will monitor
Haste or shortcut the activities and have to ensure safety
standard and procedures are strictly
adhered to.
 Working on Live equipment
3. Electrical control Untrained employees
panel
Shutdown/Isolation Non implementation of LOTO
Insufficient signs for
emergency exits and assemble
points may cause injuries
4. Emergency during emergency
Procedures
Fire or explosion (Presence of
Confined Space/Toxic gases/vapors with
5. Atmosphere concentration in excess of 10%
of LEL)
Suffocation due to lack of
oxygen (below 19.5% by
volume)
Inhalation of hazardous
gases/fumes/build- up of
harmful gases like H2S, CO etc.
Emergency
. confined space. Ventilation must be maintained
Electrocution 4 3 12 • Only authorized trained and competent 1 3 3
operatives are allowed to perform the job.
Entanglement • Ensure workers are wearing appropriate PPE
for the job including electrical hand gloves.
Engulfment • TBT must be conducted on electrical safety
and Lockout/Tagout to workers.
Personal injury • Ensure all electrical energy source has been
de-energized prior to work.
• Full implementation of LOTO must be
complies.
Personal injury 4 4 16 Regular inspection and maintenance of safety signs 1 4 4
such as emergency procedures, emergency exits
All personnel on the and assemble point.
site.
Visitors
4 4 16 1 4 4
Sudden discharge of • Work has to be carried out with valid confined
water, Asphyxia, space entry authorization and work permit
Intoxication, Drowning • Before issuing the confined space entry permit
Check the atmosphere to ensure that oxygen
level is sufficient to support life
• Gas test of the space shall be carried out to
check the presence of flammable vapors.
• Ensure that all source of hazardous vapors/
gases supply is positively isolated.
• Confined space shall be made safe for entry by
methods like depressurization venting,
draining, steaming, washing and ventilation
• Proper ventilation has to be established before
entry and during personnel working inside the
continuously and adequately using blower and
other mechanical means
• Provide adequately lighting using explosion
proof 24-volt lamp
• Isolate any power driven internal equipment.
Use Multi lock
• Provide easy access and entry / exit.
• Ensure a tripod equipment with a winch are
used as part of a system to facilitate access to
and egress during non-entry rescue in the event
of an emergency.
• Obtain Job specific permit prior to start of work
• Job must be carried out under proper
supervision.
• Verify LOTO is in place and applied.
• Gas testing must be performed using a multi
gas detector to ensure the atmosphere is safe

6. Hand Tools Hand and finger injury Damaged or split 3 3
handle, mushroom
heads, broken parts,
sharp pointed parts
etc. that could result to
impact injury, cuts,
abrasion and alike.
for entry. An authorized gas tester only allowed
to conduct Gas test.
• Verify the Space is clean and safe for working
• Display emergency contacts with Tel. no. s
• Area shall be barricaded to avoid any
unauthorized entry
• All confined space interveners shall be confined
space third party trained and certified
• A hole watch shall be in place to regulate the
entrance and exit to confined space
• The hole watch to record the name, time of
entrance and exit from confined space
• At least one forced ventilation and one forced
exhaust shall be provided with duct
• Test the work location with a multi gas detector
to confirm the atmosphere is safe.
• Detectors may be calibrated for initiating a low
alarm when the presence of H2S gas is at 5ppm
• Ensure the availability of toxic clip(mono
detector)always with dismantling crew.
9 1 3 3
• All hand tools shall be visually inspected
by the supervisor or HSE officer in charge
on a regular basis
• Any signs of damaged shall be
immediately replaced and disposed out of
the workplace
• All hand tools shall be fit and be used for
it purpose. Any abuse or misuse of hand
tools shall be considered as safety
violation. Violation will be reprimanded in
this regard.
• Training shall be provided on hand/finger
placement especially when dealing with
sharp and pointed tools.
• Supervisor shall strictly implement the
cleaning and proper storage of all hand
tools after use
• PPE must be worn at all time
• Emphasizing the quality of hand gloves.
7. Work at Height Falling personnel’s \
Equipment’s from height
8.
Dewatering Pressurized hoses and hose
(Operation of diesel burst injuring site workers
pump and electrical doing maintenance.
pumps) Flooding which may result in
the flow of traffic causing traffic
accident
Electrical Hazards which may
cause electrocution
Manual handling which will
cause back injury
Inexperienced operators and
workers may be prone to injury
requiring proper supervision
Untrained workers 4 4
performing the job
Inadequate means of
ingress/egress and
platform
Unsecured tools,
Materials and Work
Equipment
Unsafe work behavior
(shortcuts, horseplay,
failure to use PPE etc)
May cause; fall from
height and falling
object/tools. As a
result, serious injury,
fatality, or both are
expected.
4 4
Serious injury, Fatality,
or both are expected
16 • All workmen involved in any work at height 1 4 4
activity shall hold a valid 3rd party
certificate of training, in addition to internal
training.
• Access ladder must be provided during
scaffolding works. The access must be
from any obstruction
• No workers shall be allowed to cross,
stand or use ledgers and transom as
means of access or platform. 2 planks
properly decked/secured shall be used at
all times.
• Tools and materials must be fully secured
e.g use tool bag or spanner holder
• All operatives involved in scaffolding
works must be given with pre work briefing
or TBT.
• Permit to Work along with Risk
Assessment must be completed and
signed by authorized persons only.
• Barrication and signage shall be provided
in the work area to avoid unauthorized
entry.
• Use of PPE to be specific full body
harness and 100% tie-off must be strictly
implemented
16 1 4 4
• STARRT program to be carried out.
Continues checking of water lines,
Barricades and informative signage.
Provide protection of water discharge
hose from physical damage, secure water
line and its connections, all unauthorized
person keep away from the activity area
• Avoid any electrical equipment to make
contact with water. Avoid the use of
spliced electrical wires and defective
electrical equipment and tools.
• Experienced and qualified operators,
training and tool box for the workers
Provides information, instruction, training
and supervision and regular monitoring
 Physical Injury, irritation,
splash of chemical, damage of
body organs
9. Manual Handling Injuries to workers may occur at
the time of manual handling
activity at work site. Slip, Trip
and Falls, lower back pain
Work related 3 3
musculoskeletal
disorders (MSDs) such
as pain and injuries to
arms, legs and joints
Repetitive strain
injuries of various sort
• Mechanical lifting aids where possible.
Team work for manual handling
• Conduct Tool Box Talk on Hazardous
materials.
• The quantity of chemical stored at site
must be reduced to the ones needed for
use.
• Chemical must be stored in a cool dry
place with good ventilation and it should
also be stored in a spill containment
• SDS and COSHH assessment of the
chemical must be available where it is
being used.
• Use of appropriate PPE such as chemical
coverall, full face respirator, gum boot etc
as required during maintenance works
9 • Safe Manual Handling method shall be 1 3 3
briefed to workers prior to start of work.
• Ensure path is clear of materials.
• Appropriate PPE including Hand Gloves
shall be used.
• Ensure proper Agronomic should be
maintained at work site.
10. Oil spillage from
dewatering pumps Ground Contamination due to
oil spillage from the dewatering
pump.
Injuries from rotating parts of
11. Using Power Tools power tool may happen.
Electrocution from damage
cables. Inhalation (Dust),
Dust/Objects in eye are the risk
associated with use of power
tools.
1 3 3
Ground Contamination 4 3 12 • Daily inspection of equipment for
due to oil spillage from leaks. Routine preventive
the dewatering pump. maintenance program.
• Maintenance performed by
competent persons. Drip pans
sheets used during service. Spills
kit (sand) available in service area.
• All power tools must be inspected, tagged
Damaged casing, 3 4 12 and/or color coded by approved 1 4 4
electrical cables electrician prior to use.
sockets and unsafe • TBT should be conducted prior to work
connections that could • All workers using power tools must be
result in electrocution provided with specific training.
(fatality), electric shock Manufacturers manual shall be discussed
and/or burns to all workers involved prior to initial use.
• Power supply/source (DB Panel)
Flying projectiles and \Portable generator Must be tagged and
dust that could result to inspected only by approved electrician
eye injury, dust and HSE area officer in charge. No
inhalation, cuts, connection shall be allowed without
abrasion, punctures inspection tag\ color code.
etc. • If reasonably practicable, electric
Poor cable powered tools shall be replaced with
management that battery operated tools.
could result to trips or • Alteration and/or removal of machine
falls guard (grinder) and handle shall be
strictly prohibited
• Prior to use visual inspection shall be
carried out by the user on the power tools
and its component. Any unsafe
observation shall be reported immediately
to the supervisor in charge.
• Cable management such as, covering,
rerouting and hanging shall be strictly
implemented.
12.
Water Electrocution, Slippery floor Persons doing the task 3 3
Falls can result in 3 3
13. Use of ladder Fall from height causing injury bone fractures, which
to workers can be multiple, and
Heat stress, sand storm, Rain cause
12. ligament/tendon 4 4
damage, Minor
injuries bruises, cuts,
Adverse Weather sprains, and strains.
14. Poor House keeping Fire hazard, Trip hazard Area shall be provided 3 3
with proper barriers
and signage.
Ensure that loose
materials are secured
with ties, pallets, or
wooden wedges,
Training or work
briefing shall be
provided on
hand/finger placement
during shifting of
materials,
Supervisor and HSE
Officer shall monitor
the stacking and
shifting of materials,
PPE must be worn at
all times..
9 • To be appointed trained and competent 1 3 3
operatives for the task
• Running water hose and source of water
must be away from live electrical
cables/supply
• Adequate barricading and signage’s to be
provided where the activity is being
carried out
• Ensure the activity to be carried out only
under good supervision.
• Must be ensured adequate illumination in
the work area.
• Proper PPE shall be used.
9 Ladder must be inspected prior to use 1 3
4 3
4
• Ladder must be secured against fall
or held by a person at down.
• Operatives should be trained on
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ladder safety.
• Ladder should be tied and fixed.
9 • Housekeeping shall be considered as
mandatory regime. 15 minutes prior and 1 3 3
after works it will conducted.
• Accumulation of waste and scraps shall
be strictly prohibited. It shall be collected
on a regular basis.
• Proper segregation of waste from
usable/recyclable materials will be strictly
implemented.
• Implementation of this practice shall be
monitored by Supervisor and HSE Officer
in charge

15. Lighting Poor illumination on the area Poor visibility on the 3 4
work area may lead to
workers working
unsafely. Hazard such
as tripping hazards,
falling object/material,
open floor or edges
may not be identified.
As a result, serious
injury or fatality or both
are expected
During dismantling works on dimmed areas or at
night time, sufficient task lighting will be provided.
• No works shall be allowed without task
12 lighting. HSE in charge and area 1 4 4
supervisor will ensure the strict
implementation of “No task light, No
Work” policy.
• Area supervisor and HSE in charge shall
ensure that only approved electrician will
carried out the installation of lighting
fixture.
• General site lighting will not be
considered as task lighting nor will it not
be moved/used for such purpose.
• Task light with stand shall only be
permitted on the scaffold platform. Tying
of task light on the scaffold member or
placing directly on the platform access
shall be strictly prohibited.

• Work timings or Work Shifting shall be

16. Adverse Weather Heat stress, nausea, vomiting,
(Workers Exposure)
put into consideration. During summer,
Adverse weather 4 4 16 strict implementation of working hours as 1 4 4
flu fever etc. condition such as; per Labour Law shall be strictly
humid condition, dust, implemented
cold and rain. Direct • No workers shall be allowed on long
exposure to these working hours or long exposure to
weather conditions weather extremities. Constant breaks will
may lead to health be provided and monitored as per heat
illnesses stress table.
• Physical condition shall be strictly
monitored by the Supervisor and HSE in
charge. Any signs of sickness shall be
referred immediately to site clinic.
• Strict monitoring on all operatives
especially new comers to acclimatize to
humid working condition.
• No excavation works shall be allowed
without cooling fans.
• Cold drinking water and means of
rehydration such e.g. ORS shall be
provided to the workers
• Appropriate clothing and PPE shall be
provided to all operatives
 • Use hearing protection
• Use as earplug and earmuffs when you
17. High Noise Hearing impairment Feeling depression 4 4 16 cannot avoid loud sound 1 4 4
Deafness Make conversation • Increase the distance between you and
Malaise difficult the source of the noise
Fatigue Damage to the hair
Discomfort cells in the inner ear
Annoyance

Prepared by: Christopher Ebage Eloya Signature Date: 26/03/2023

Reviewed & Approved by Signature Date: 26/03/2023

Severity (S) Likelihood(L) Very High High Medium Low

15-25 8-12 4-6 1-3
1 Minor Injury 1 Improbable
2 Major Single Injury 2 Possible S 5 4 3 2 1 L
3 Major Multiple Injuries 3 Occasional 5 25 20 15 10 5
4 Single Death 4 Frequent 4 20 16 12 8 4
5 Multiple Deaths 5 Regular 3 15 12 9 6 3
2 10 8 6 4 2
1 5 4 3 2 1

Risk Rating (RR) = L x S

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