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MVL USA Inc.

, QATAR

TRANS-REGIONAL LOGISTICS COMPLEX


Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: Roofing System Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: AUAB Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number: W912ER-21-C-0005
Severity Probability
Date Prepared: 20-11-2022 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
LAWRENCE OMISAKIN Catastrophic E E H H M
Prepared by (Name/Title):
(HSEM) Critical E H H M L
Marginal H M M L L
Reviewed by (Title): PRAMOD PRASAD (PM)
Negligible M L L L L
- Notes: Operatives must have completed the Project HSE Induction, Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See
and other applicable trainings prior to deployment. above)
- Pre-task instructions will be conducted every start of shift and at “Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss,
each new task. or accident and identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, RAC Chart
- Effective measures shall be implemented when working under Seldom or Unlikely.
extreme weather conditions; prevent heat stress/hypothermia. “Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or E = Extremely High Risk
accident did occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, H = High Risk
Minimum PPE Requirements: Marginal, or Negligible
- Hard hat, Safety Glasses, Safety boots, High-visibility vests Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or M = Moderate Risk
L for each “Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall highest
Specific PPE are indicated in this AHA where required L = Low Risk
RAC at the top of AHA.

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Step Description of Task Hazard Risk level
Control Measures/Preventive Measures Responsible Party
No. Step
1 During all the Unsafe behavior Low
 Mandatory PPE Shall be worn on site (Cover all helmet, Safety Shoes & High
operation (injury)
visibility Vest.)
Circulation (Slip, Trip &
 Strict supervision shall be required for the whole duration of the operation
Fall)
(charge hand never leave the work place during operation)
Manual Handling
 Conduit is storage safely and not left lying around as a trip hazard only the
(injury / squeeze) Supervisor/safety
amount of conduit to be used straight away is taken to the work place. Other are
Gesture and postures Officer
left in storage until they are required.
(injury / pain)
 . No work is permitted if lighting is not enough. Extra lifting is not enough.
Heat Stress
 Intervention of specialized workers + Mechanical equipment shall be Prioritize
(dizziness)
+ load of 20kg or more shall not be lifted by a single person.
Co-activity
 . Ergonomic adaption of work strains + small break /changing task
(Injury / Collision)
2  Securely fasten all materials stored or stacked against falling or sliding
 Proper cribbing under material
 Tripping / Falling  Store in proper area
 Falling Objects/
 Material will not be lifted above or over personnel Supervisor/safety
Sprains / Strains
Unloading / Storage Officer
 Back Injury Low  Use adequate manpower and/or equipment to deliver materials to their locations
of Material SEC.
 Tripping / Falling  Use proper lifting procedures 14.C.01 ,02,03
 Orderly housekeeping shall be maintained
 Eye Injury  Materials, tools and chemicals labeled and stored properly

 Dust and eye protection shall be utilized during moving and cutting of materials
3 Material Handling  Sprains / Strains  Use adequate manpower and/or equipment to deliver materials to their locations
 Back pain Injury  Use proper Manual lifting procedures
Safety Officer &
 Tripping / Falling  Orderly housekeeping shall be maintained
Low Site Engineer, site
injury  Materials, tools and chemicals labeled and stored properly supervisor/14. A.01.
 Eye Injury.  Dust and eye protection shall be utilized during moving and cutting of materials

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4  Tools will be used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Supervisor/safety
 Associates will be familiar with the proper use of the tool being used. Officer
 Falls from Heights
 Tools will be maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Exposure to Glues,
 Tools will be inspected before each use.
Sealants, and
Epoxies  Damaged or defective tools will be placed out of operation until repaired or
replaced.
 Using Man
Lifts/Scissor lifts,  Gloves will be worn to protect hands and aid in keeping tools from slipping out
falls from man lift of the hand.
Installation and to ground or lower  Exhaust fans may be used to assist in keeping the painting areas well ventilated.
Sealing of Roofing level These will only be used when opening doors and windows do not provide
Penetrations  Walking Working enough ventilation.
Surfaces  Dust masks are not required but will be available for all workers that would like
 Hand injury while to use them.
using hand tools  All associates will be required to wear fall protection while working at heights
 Falls from step above 6ft.
 Fall Protection to include at a minimum:
ladders
 Full body harness
 Shock absorbing lanyard

5 Installing Water Fire, Burns eye injury fatality  Hot Work Permit to work should be issued before any hot work in or outside
proofing designated hot work areas. Where other operations are being undertaken
adjacent to the welding area, e.g., Painting, the combined effect should be
considered and suitable systems of work put in place.
 Where possible all flammable material should be removed from the welding
operations area.
 Where possible all flammable material should be removed from the welding Supervisor/safety
operations area. Fire resisting sheets / fire blankets should be used to protect the Officer Sec. 09 c.
05, a, b 09.C a. b
surroundings from flame and spatter.
09.D 17, a, b, c, d
 Where use of mains voltage tools is unavoidable, use a residual current device 09.D 18, D19, a, b,
(RCD) or an earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB/GFCI) protection device. c, d
Trailing cables should not be in the path of other workers or water.
 Equipment should be inspected and tagged. the user before each period of use
should inspect to ensure it is not damaged. A system of regular planned
maintenance and inspection by a competent person should be in place and a
record kept of all maintenance.
 Correct PPE to be used reduced time exposure should be considered.

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Installation of Fire, Burns eye Falls from  Hot Work Permit to work should be issued before any hot work in or outside
6 roofing membrane height designated hot work areas. Where other operations are being undertaken
injury fatality adjacent to the welding area, e.g., Painting, the combined effect should be
considered and suitable systems of work put in place.
 Only “qualified operators” will be allowed to operate the Fork
 lift. Ground personnel must be aware of moving equipment,
 listen for backup alarms, horns, etc.
 Clear combustibles from roof. Trash can’t be stored on the roof Supervisor/safety
 Waste bitumen debris must be disposed of daily. Debris Officer Sec. 09 c.
 dropped to ground level must be cleaned before the end of the shift. 05, a, b 09.C a. b
 No smoking on the roof. 09.D 17, a, b, c, d
 Keep fire extinguisher on roof. 09.D 18, D19, a, b,
 A designated fire watch must be on the roof during all torch operations. c, d
 Ensure a copy of the hot work permit is onsite.
 Gloves must be worn.
 Ensure that the metal ladder has been inspected and has no
 damage. If rungs, siderails, etc. are damaged, they must be
 taken out-of-service.
 Employees must maintain a Point contact when working from ladders.
 Correct PPE to be used reduced time exposure should be considered.
7. Use of Chemicals Exposure to Glues, Sealants,  To protect against eye hazards ANSI approved safety glasses, goggles or shield
and Epoxies. shall be worn.
 To protect from spill hazards Wear nitrile or neoprene gloves and disposable
suit.
 Avoid contact with skin. Wash affected areas with water and mild soap Supervisor/safety
immediately. Officer
 Close container when not in use.
 Review MSDS of all chemicals prior to use and ensure MSDS is accessible to all
associates who are affected by the chemical in use.

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8. Fire Hazard  Before starting welding make sure the area is clear of all types of combustible Electrical
PVC Welding Burns. materials Engineer/ Safety
Electrocution/ Spatter burns  Provide a fire blanket on site Officer
Damage cable  Make sure fire extinguishers are available on site
Hot tabs end pieces of  Wear proper PPE for welding ie., leather jackets, Gloves, welding goggles/welding
welding rods. mask,
Sparking  Trained Fire Watch.
Damage cable  Gas Monitor correctly sited.
 Certified Equipment and to be sited as near as possible to work site.
 Proper earthling of equipment.
 Certified Welder.
 Make sure spark containment is used such as a welding hood/fire blanket.
 Ensure that rod holder is in good condition.
 Ensure that forward and return cables are in good working condition.
 Use proper cable connector for extension.
 If cables are crossing the road then ensure proper protection.
 The welder & the welder helpers must wear welding goggles

9. Hot Work Fire, Burns eye injury  Hot Work Permit to work should be issued before any hot work in or outside
(Cutting grinding fatality designated hot work areas.
welding hot  Where other operations are being undertaken adjacent to the welding area, e.g.,
Painting, the combined effect should be considered and suitable systems of work
bitumen)
put in place.
 Where possible all flammable material should be removed from the welding
operations area.
 Where possible all flammable material should be removed from the welding Electrical
operations area. Fire resisting sheets / fire blankets should be used to protect the Engineer/ Safety
surroundings from flame and spatter. Officer
 Equipment should be inspected and tagged. the user before each period of use
should inspect to ensure it is not damaged. A system of regular planned
maintenance and inspection by a competent person should be in place and a
record kept of all maintenance.
 Correct PPE to be used Reduced time exposure should be considered.
 Good ventilation should be introduced in areas for heat stress occurrence

10. Work at Height Falling from height (Injury/  Ensure all Safety harness are inspected and color coded Electrical
Scaffolding, or fatality)  Supervisor to ensure appropriate working platforms be in place Engineer/ Safety
safety work Fire  Inspector to ensure the scaffold is appropriate and following the specification as Officer Sec.21.
individual Falling Object (Injury) per the load capacity A.01, a.A.05,
platform…)  Ensure the scaffold tag is signed by the
 competent scaffold inspector

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11. Inappropriate working plate  Scaffolding must be erected by a competent person. Only scaffold holding green
Scaffolding form/not in good condition. tag for use.
Equipment is not used  Only trained person for use scaffolding is allowed to use the scaffolding. Not
properly. Unsafe scaffolding/ SEC.22. A. 01,
allowed to move a mobile scaffold if there is someone on scaffold platform
Untrained Workers/ Unsafe 22.A.02 a, b, c.
Access (Not Clear) Collapse during moving.
Engineer, Activity
of scaffolding,  The Scaffold access must be clear from any obstruct object for mobile Supervisor & HSE
scaffolding it is not allowed to move.
 If is there someone on the platform secure the wheel during working on it.

12. Use of Ladders placing an extension ladder at


 Choose the right ladder for the job. Don’t use step ladders in place of a straight
the wrong angle
placing the ladder on an or extension ladders.
uneven or unstable surface  Make sure when you set up on the ladder that it is on solid level ground
 Always face the ladder when climbing and hold on with both the hands. Carry Supervisor/safety
Using metal ladders in areas
Officer, 22.B. 18,
where contact with electrical tools in a tool belt. 24.B, 03, 04, 06, 07,
wires could occur  check your shoes and ladder rungs for slippery material 08, 09, 11.12.
Standing on the very top step  If something is out of reach, get down and move the ladder.
or rung when the ladder is too
 Check for electrical power lines; never use a metal or wet wooden ladder near
short for the task.
electricity and never work near electrical lines if you haven’t been trained.

13. Testing Contact with sharp objects  Workers must be trained on the Job and the means of prevention of the
during a burst of pipe when associated hazards
over pressured  The leak test area shall be barricaded with the caution sign board.
Splashed of water on others  The leak test area shall be isolated of workers.
during leakage Unauthorized personnel shall not be allowed to enter into the Electrical
Flooding to the Environment barricaded area. Engineer/ Safety
 Constant watch shall be kept on pressure gauges and pressure Officer
recorders not to exceed the permissible limit or bars.
 In case of any leak of water pressure shall be dropped slowly.
 After the completion of the leak test the water shall be disposed of in an agreed
manner or in an approved area of the client.
14. Hand Tools Cuts / Eye Injuries / Bodily  Tools will be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Injury  Associates will be familiar with the proper use of the tool being used.
 Tools will be maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Tools will be inspected before each use. Supervisor/safety
 Damaged or defective tools will be placed out of operation until repaired or Sec.05.a,13. a
replaced.
 Gloves will be worn to protect hands and aid in keeping tools from slipping out of the
hand.

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15.  All electrical power tools shall be double insulated
 Inspect cord before use. Keep power cord away from work area. Plug tools into
GFCI protected outlets. Do not use electric tools if work area is wet.
Electrical shock.
 Train personnel only shall be allowed to use a particular type Supervisor Foreman
Tripping over or cutting
of power tool. Site engineer.
power cord
Using power tools  Power tools shall be 110v cable used with industrial type male and female 13.A.01, 02, 03, 04,
Getting caught in pipe
such as grinder, connector. 05, 06, 07, 08, 09,
threading machine.
portable saw, pipe  Appropriate PPE shall be worn while using power tool. 10, 11, 12.13.c. 02
Back strain from using
cutter, and pipe  Only power tools with handles or guards shall be used at the site. 02.03.04, 13.D.
manual Pipe threader.
threading machine.  Properly dispose of rags used to clean pipe in order to prevent injury to workers 01.03, 04.13. E 04 a
Getting cut by metal chips.
 Keep tools in good condition. Inspect tools before use. Verify that guards work b c.
Drill or saw catching; drill bit
properly. Do not put hands near blades. When using tools, make sure you have a
breaking; severe lacerations;
good center of gravity and are properly balanced. Hold tools securely with two
hands to maintain control.
 Position yourself properly when pushing the die handle.
16. No available notice boards  Established Contact for key personnel for Emergency Situation Safety Officer/
Emergency posted at the sites  Ensure ALL are aware & understood the Emergency Procedure & Plan Supervisor
procedure/First Aid during formwork installation works. Sec. 03. A. 01, a, b,
Lack of responsible person in  Ensuring the First Aid kits box is available at all time. c. 03.A.02 a, b, c,
case of emergency situation.  Stand-by Certified First Aider (if works commencing at the night shift 03. D.02,
operation)
Missing emergency vehicle  Trained First Aider Team to be arranged & deployed before commencing works.
 Emergency vehicle must be standby should in case of emergency need
 Unavailability of Ensure adequate training among emergency rescue team
First Aider
Frequent break will be provided to cool the body. Safety Officer/
Heat stress guild lines to be followed. Supervisor
Working in climate Weather condition such as Regular supply of cool water and hot water during winter period shall be provided to Sec.06.J
Weather humidity and heat/Cold 01,02,03.06.1.06 a,
regulate the rate of evaporation of water from the body.
Storms and dust particles b,
There shall be no work during high storm

 Appropriate PPE such as dust mask or face cover shall be used.


General  Slips, Trips and
Housekeeping of site Falls
 Discarded materials  Site of works to be kept neat and tidy at all times.
/ waste.  Keep the area organized and tidy at all times.
 Materials poorly  Waste to be immediately placed into waste containers
stored / untidy.  / Receptacles. Supervisor/safety
 Work areas not  Store all materials securely and tidy. Officer sec.2.A 2
maintained.  Ensure all work areas are properly lit. B.01,02 & 03
 Poorly lighted work  Wear appropriate footwear and clothing to prevent
areas. Segregation of materials

Inappropriate footwear /
clothing.

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Acceptance Authority (digital signature):

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