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Risk Assessment - Foundation and Ground Works Concrete Pouring
Risk Assessment - Foundation and Ground Works Concrete Pouring
Risk Assessment - Foundation and Ground Works Concrete Pouring
SEVERITY / CONSEQUENCE (Impact/Hazard Effect) (Where an event has more than one ' Loss Type ', choose the ' Consequence' with the highest rating)
Loss Type Additional "Loss Types" may exist for an
event: Identify & rate accordingly (1) Insignificant (2) Minor (3) Moderate (4) Major (5) Catastrophic
Single Fatality or Loss of Quality of Life / Irreversible impact
(S/H) Harm to People (Safety/Health) First Aid Case/Exposure to Minor Health Risk Medical Treatment Case/Exposure to Major Health Risk Loss Time Injury / Reversible Impact on Health Multiple Fatalities / Impact on health Ultimately Fatal
on Health
Material Environment harm (RST) Serious environmental harm
(EI) Environmental Impact Minimal environment harm incident with workplace Material Environment harm (RST) Major environmental incident (RLT) Major environmental harm – Incident Irreversible
incident (RMT)
(BI/MD) Business Interruption / Material / Fire
No disruption to operation / 1000 SR to Less than 10k SR Brief Disruption to Operation / 10k SR to Less Than 100k SR Partial Shutdown/100k SR to Less than 1M SR Partial Loss of Operation/1M SR to Less than10M SR Substantial or Total Loss of Operation / 10M SR and more
Damage & Other Consequential Losses
LIKELIHOOD Examples (Consider Near-Hits as well as actual events) RISK RATING / PROFILE
The unwanted event has occurred frequently : Occurs in order of (1) or more per year & is likely to
(5) ALMOST CERTAIN reoccur within 1 year
5 (L) 10 (M) 15 (H) 20 (Ex) 25 (Ex)
The unwanted event has occurred infrequently : Occurs in order of less than once per year & is
(4) LIKELY likely to reoccur within 5 yrs.
4 (L) 8 (M) 12 (H) 16 (Ex) 20 (Ex)
(3) POSSIBLE The unwanted event has occurred in the business at some time: or could happen within 10 years. 3 (L) 6 (L) 9 (M) 12 (H) 15 (H)
(2) UNLIKELY The unwanted event has occurred in the business at some time: or could happen within 20 years. 2 (L) 4 (L) 6 (L) 8 (M) 10 (M)
The unwanted event has never known to occur in the business or it is highly unlikely to occur within
(1) RARE 20 years.
1 (L) 2 (L) 3 (L) 4 (L) 5 (L)
Stop operation and review controls - Eliminate, Proactively manage & implement specific Actively manage & monitor – Additional Risk acceptable – Monitor & manage as
Project Name : Downtown TABUK GUIDELINES FOR RISK MATRIX avoid risk & implement high priority action plans controls/action plans-Review after 7 days controls is advised & review after 30 days appropriate with frequent review
Consequence
Consequence
Risk Ranking
الرقم المتسلسل
Likelihood
Likelihood
(Possible Incident) (What can go wrong) (Improve Existing Controls/ Implement Follow up By Whom (Name) & By
Ranking
Workplace/ Activity/ Process/ Controls
Hazards Existing Controls
Item #
Implemented
Equipment/ materials (Accident/ Ill health to person, fire or new controls) When (Date)
المواد/ المعدات/موقع العمل ظمهمة العمل االخطار وسائل التحكم المتوفرة (Yes / No)/هل تم
property loss) التحكم والسيطرة االضافية التاري خ/المهمة المعنية بالتنفيذ ال/التنفيذ نعم
/ المخاطر المحتملة/
• Permit to Work shall be obtained as a pre- • Permit Receiver shall be trained and
requisite to perform work authorized by the Manager to receive a
• Accident resulting serious injury or death to • Work shall not be started until duly approved Permit to Work
Permit to Work is available at site and that Safety 4 4 16 ●Permit Receiver shall be responsible to 4 1 4
worker
Toolbox meeting was conducted oversee for the safety of all workers under
his Permit to Work
• Unathorized work to be performed within • Work shall not proceed without the presence of
a defined location and boundary ● A safe work practice shall be implemented to • All workers attending the toolbox meeting
reduce the possibilities of accident / incident shall sign on the attendance sheet attached
●Permit Receiver and to the specific Permit to Work
• Significant property and appurtenances Permit Issuer shall visit together at the site to 4 3 12 4 1 4
damage ensure that workplace hazards are adequately
identified and mitigating measure shall be
established
● Permit to Work shall be displayed at the worksite ● All workers shall attend the toolbox
● Permit Receiver shall not leave the area for the meeting on a daily basis conducted by the
• Loss of production whole duration of work 3 3 9 Supervising Engineer, Foreman and Permit 3 1 3
1 Obtain Permit to Work
• Uncontrolled personnel entering a Receiver
restricted location
●Permit Receiver shall account all workers under
• Significant cost due to damages his Permit to Work before the start of work 4 3 12 4 1 4
• Proper coordination and communication shall be • Close supervision required, supervisor and
observed between work teams. foreman must be present at site.
• Miscommunication between work teams • Physical injury from simultaneous activity 4 3 12 4 1 4
• Activities that has the potential to impact each • Take precautionary actions to make safe
other must be avoided and stop. work environment.
• Ensure correct body positioning and manual • Provide material handling equipment for
lifting procedures. transport of heavy and large materials /
• Only 20 kg allowed lifting by an individual. Use equipment.
Site preparation, mobilization of • Incorrect manual handling/ lifting of • Muscular injuries (back pain, strain, fractures)
2 buddy system if load exceed. 4 3 12 • Provide Manual handling Training to the 4 1 4
materials, tools and equipments. material • pinch/crash points resulting hand injuries
• Use hand protection (cotton gloves minimum) workers.
during handling of materials.
• Keep hands away from pinch/crash points
• Access pathways to be kept clear from any • Any obstructions shall be moved and kept
obstruction. materials away from any access. Keep work
• Conduct housekeeping before, during and after area free from loose tools and materials.
• Poor Access/Egress • Physical injury from slip, trips & fall 4 3 12 4 1 4
work to ensure free • Provision of proper work access (i.e. ladder
• Access/egress. or scaffold)
• Provide sufficient ventilation (i.e. AC, blower, fan • Conduct temperature/humidity monitoring
etc.) to ensure safe working condition.
• Provide sufficient drinking water and scheduled • All personnel must undergo in a Heat
• Heat Stress (stroke, cramps, skin rashes etc.) breaks. Stress Awareness Training.
• High ambient temperature • Drinking containers shall be protected from
4 3 12 • Post some heat stress campaign at the site
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direct exposure from the sunlight. to increase the workers awareness.
• Provision of rest shelter area if outside the
building.
Damage or defective tools shall be quarantined in • All defective tools must be brought to
a designated box or immediately repaired. store for replacement
• Regular maintenance, inspection of toolboxes
arrangement shall be carried out daily.
• Damaged hand tools
• Damaged hand tools can cause hand injury. • Ensure that inspection of tools shall be
• Tools not inspected
• Tools which are not inspected can cause conducted regularly and all tools that are in good
condition are registered and color coded.
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injury in hand.
• Workers responsible for the tools must be
trained, competent and authorized.
1. Chemical Spray performed by an Unqualified 1. Method Statement required prior to the activity 1. All tools must be checked/inspected by
Worker 2. Defected, handmade,modified equipment not Safety Officer prior to the activity
2. Use of Defective equipment allowed to perform the job by operator 2. Relevant PPEs i.e. Respiratory masks,
Anti-Termite Chemical Spray Activity 3 3 9 Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Eye Protection 2 1 2
3. Inhalation by worker
4. Exposure to chemical during manual or Goggles, Safety Coverall must be used
handling
• Steel bar and small concrete blocks on • Proper supervision should be there during
• Steel bar and small concrete blocks on
ground can cause tripping. activity. 3 3 9 3 1 3
ground
• Housekeeping shall be done before, during and • Site management plan shall be prepared
• Poor housekeeping in the workplace after the job indicating all the location of personnel and
• Accident resulting injury to personnel
• Designated access shall be free from any equipment access, parking areas, offices,
obstruction 4 3 12 materials storage area, disposal area, 4 1 4
hazardous waste disposal and storage area,
rest shelter, evacuation area and etc.
• Designate material disposal area with secondary ●
• Struck with sharp and hard object • Accident resulting injury to personnel containment intended for the hazardous liquid 4 3 12 ● 4 1 4
material
• All material location and storage shall be • Designate a dedicated personnel who is
barricaded and provided with adequate signage familiar with the site management plan to
• Unorganized materials and access • Property damage to equipment or materials 3 3 9 guide all personnel and equipment in loading 3 1 3
and unloading of materials and equipment
Preparing the areas for concrete • Designate location for unloading of personnel ●
pouring, Selection of Pumpcrete • Area congestion • Vehicular accident and materials be stored only on a designated 4 3 12 ● 4 1 4
3 and mixer, operator and driver as storage area
per the approved Method of
• Provision of pedestrian access, signage and • Initiate good arrangement of materials
Statement • Getting injured from protruding object
• Unfamiliar to the construction site building / structure identification • Retraining for all operators and drivers
• Getting lost or misleading to the right location
• Awareness / training for all operator and driver 4 3 12 • Journey Management Plan cab be 4 1 4
• Keep eyes on task prepared to guide the operator for all
location of the projects
• All driver and operator shall exercise extreme • All drivers and operators shall undergo
• Struck-by, hit into or injured by moving caution following defensive drive technique defensive driving training
• Moving vehicle / equipment 4 3 12 4 1 4
vehicle / equipment
• Access pathways to be kept clear from any • Any obstructions shall be moved and kept
obstruction. materials away from any access. Keep work
• Conduct housekeeping before, during and after area free from loose tools and materials.
• No proper access • Physical injury from slip, trips & fall 4 3 12 4 1 4
work to ensure free access/egress. • Supervisor and foreman must ensure clear
and safe access/egress
• All equipment used on the site shall have a valid • Lease equipment and operator must be
third party certification from establish company
• Equipment is not certified and registered • Driver and operator shall hold a valid third party • Pre-selection of equipment and operator
• Equipment operator / driver has no license certification should establish
• Vehicular accident • Equipment certification and registration must be
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secured and available
• Operator and driver must have certification and
license
• Implementation of Log-in and Log-out from the • Recording and registry for all equipment,
• Unauthorized entry of the equipment to • Property damage, fatality or injuries during security post. operator and driver shall be made.
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the site. the operation of the equipment. • Equipment / vehicle insurance
• Remind the security guard on duty to instruct all • Active participation / coordination from all
new personnel to report to the safety department foreman / supervisor / engineers
or administration department. • Issuance of severe disciplinary actions
• Close coordination between the management • Recognition / award system
• Replacement of equipment or operator by itself.
• Major accident, serious injuries, fatality, • Report all unfamiliar worker / personnel at site
surprise without coordination and 4 4 16 4 1 4
property damage • Authority to stop the work if found without valid
certification
license / certificate
• Issuance of disciplinary action
• Approved emergency plan and procedure must • Trained the security guard for emergency
available and posted cases
• Emergency contact numbers must be available • Issuance of whistle to the safety personnel
and posted
• The risk of fatality / major injuries once
• Site "assembly point" must be clearly visible,
getting stocked and not move during
identified and isolated
emergency cases. 4 4 16 4 1 4
• Appointed and trained fire coordinator must be
• No emergency plan during emergency available
cases (fire, gas release, explosion, tsunami, • Standby / emergency vehicle must be provided
flood, medical case, earthquake, etc.) or and available at all times.
unfamiliar to the jobsite • Provide and install alarm system in strategic
location.
• Initiate emergency evacuation plan and fire drill • Coordinate or call the local authorities for
• Misleading or getting lost at site can lead to every 6 months. uncontrolled scenario.
injuries • Facilitate and attend the safety induction / 3 3 • Initiate daily toolbox meeting
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• Running can cause stain and sprain orientation
• Handheld radio or mobile phone should be used • Establish adequate communication and
for communicating properly with operator agreed signal by the pumpcrete operator
• Poor communication / Poor visibility • Concrete spill outside the intended location 3 3 9 3 1 3
and worker holding the discharge pipe
• Wear appropriate PPE (Clear glass, dust mask, • Provision of proper work access (i.e. ladder
• Concrete may fall over workmen if not rubber gloves, cover all (waterproof apron), or scaffold) if worked at elevated areas.
• Accident resulting injury to personnel 4 3 12 4 1 4
positioned properly helmet and rubber shoes) when doing concrete
works.
• Secure working at heights permit • All concrete pouring activities shall be
• Provide Fall Prevention & Protection Equipment planned minimum 1 day before the
• Ensure fall prevention & protection equipment scheduled activity. PTW and other safety
are inspected and color coded to ensure safe use. precautions shall be prepared
• Head bump, hand and foot injuries
• Shortcut not allowed.
• Serious injury
• Compliance to 100% tie off policy 4 4 16 4 1 4
• Death
• Use rubberized gloves and rubberized work
boots
• Keep eyes on task
• Working/walking in elevated area
• Provision of scaffolding platform, lifeline and • All workers involved must undergo safety
anchorages if necessary. induction and orientation to ensure the PPE
• Working area must be provided with proper mandatory requirement is emphasized.
• Slip, trip and fall access (ladders) and reachable by workers, 4 4 16 4 1 4
installation of work platform if possible.
• Concrete vibrators shall be only operated by • Strict supervisory and quality control shall
• Bubble forming in concrete pouring, lowering trained and approved masons be in place to ensure all safety procedures
• Improper use of concrete vibrators 3 3 9 3 1 3
the concrete integrity • Keep eyes on task are implemented and followed.
• Adjust work timing and exposure of the workers • Provision of air-conditioned shelter if
• Allow frequent rest time if needed needed
• Provide rest shelter with shade near to the • Provide appropriate clothing during hot
Concrete pouring at elevated area workplace weather
5 • Expose to heat can cause illness and death • Provide supplemental hydration powder or • Establish a complete heat illness
using mechanical equipment • High temperature (outside areas more
(other heat illness such as heat stroke, heat liquids 3 3 9 prevention program 3 1 3
than 50deg.C)
exhaustion, skin rashes, etc.) • Reminds to drink plenty of water • Safety awareness / training related to heat
• Taking or recording the heat index at the stress, etc.
workplace
• Provide a drinking water cooler at site
• Good planning and position of lighting system. • Monitoring and maintenance of the
• Provide sufficient illumination to the work place lighting system
by installing HV lamp on the area to be excavated • Ensure sufficient stocks of lighting fixture /
• accessories
• Poor visibility if the activity will be continue Conduct illumination survey on those areas
• Eye strain 4 3 12 4 1 4
at night time suspected to have insufficient lighting to ensure
that lighting is checked and that correct lighting
levels are maintained
• Access pathways to be kept clear from any • Any obstructions shall be moved and kept
obstruction. materials away from any access. Keep work
• Conduct housekeeping before, during and after area free from loose tools and materials.
• Limited/confined Access/ Egress • Physical injury from slip, trips & fall 4 3 12 4 1 4
work to ensure free access/egress. • Supervisor and foreman must ensure clear
and safe access/egress
• MSDS shall be present on site and proper • Training in Hazardous Material Handling &
• Ingestion of cement, skin irritation, eye handling of concrete shall be as per MSDS Safety MSDS for involved workers
• Contact with Wet cement 3 3 9 3 1 3
irritation, allergic reactions precautions
• Mandatory PPE is required while working in • All workers involved must undergo safety
substation premises. Emphasis on: induction and orientation to ensure the PPE
• Protruding rebar • Head bump, hand and foot injuries • Rubberized boots 3 3 9 mandatory requirement is emphasized. 3 1 3
• Rubberized hand gloves
• Keep eyes on task
• Respirators with filter shall be provided to the • Use of mechanical means of transportation
• Inhalation of dust, breathing difficulty, lung workers handling and transportation of the dry of dry cement in order to avoid manual
Manual mixing of cement to be • Dust emissions from dry cement 4 3 12 4 1 4
disease cement. handling
7 used for small concrete pouring
activity
• MSDS shall be present on site and proper • Training in Hazardous Material Handling &
• Ingestion of cement, skin irritation, eye handling of concrete shall be as per MSDS Safety MSDS for involved workers
• Contact with Wet cement 3 3 9 3 1 3
irritation, allergic reactions precautions
• Keep eyes on task
• All hand tools (e.g. shovel) shall be visually • Regular monthly inspections shall be
• Damage to equipment, contact with
• Damaged and faulty tools inspected for damage before using. 4 3 12 implemented using checklists. Damaged 4 1 4
damaged tools resulting to injuries
• Keep eyes on task tools shall be removed from site.
• Ensure correct body positioning and manual • Provision of waste bin nearby the area to
handling procedures. maintain the good housekeeping.
• Rotation to be followed to use vibrator machine. • Provide Manual handling Training to the
• Keep hands away from rotating parts workers (Workers shall be aware of proper
• Trained workmen to be used to use leveler methods of handling and moving vibrator
machine properly to avoid any injury and damage machine).
• Incorrect manual handling/ lifting of to concreted areas.
• Accident resulting injury to personnel
vibrator (forceful movement, incorrect • Supervisor/foreman to ensure all rotating parts
• Twisted wrist due to improper handling
Leveling the concrete mixture and posture). • Worker doesn’t know how to use leveler
is properly guarded. •
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using vibrator to spread concrete Suitable PPE to be provided and use to avoid any
properly can cause injury.
properly injury.
Making proper level after using • Safety Helmet / hard hat
8 • Safety shoes
vibrator and move forward up to
the end to Complete lean pouring • Clear safety glass when working inside the
concrete basement building
• Rubber gloves when handling leveler
• Cover all with waterproof apron.
• Damaged cables passing over concreting • Proper double insulated cables to be used for ●
area. • Naked • Electric shock due to naked wire concreting area to avoid short circuit. 4 3 12 ● 4 1 4
wire connection in wet area.
• Remove all concrete poured in the area. • Daily inspection of good housekeeping by
• Remove all excess and scrap materials use in the work supervisor prior, during and after the
activity. activity
• Conduct housekeeping.
• Waste accumulation • Physical injury from slip & trip 3 3 9 3 1 3
• Provision of standby fire extinguisher • Records and registry for fire extinguisher
• Periodical inspection and / or color coding for • Records /
fire extinguisher registry for the quantity of waste disposed
• Uncollected / scattered rubbish • Fire • Provision of waste skip in the strategic location 4 3 12 4 1 4
at the site with marking
• Provision of color coded waste bins at the site
• All waste materials generated from the work • Supervising Engineer and Foreman shall
• Undisposed waste materials •
• Governmental violation shall be disposed properly and shall not be left 4 3 12 adhere to the proper housekeeping and 4 1 4
Poor housekeeping
unattended at the worksite storage of materials at the designated
• Permit Receiver shall account all worker under location
●
• Accident resulting serious injury or death to his Permit to Work and ensure all have signed out ●
• Unaccounted workers on the attendance sheet and clear of the area 4 4 16 4 1 4
10 Closing of Permit to Work worker