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Risk Assessment - Al Ethihad
Risk Assessment - Al Ethihad
Al Qusais Industrial Area No. 2, P O Box 47620, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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RISK ASSESSMENT
LOCATION Al Qudra
ASSESMENT DATE
PAGES 5 Nos.
WHO IS PERSON
SI No. ACTIVITY HAZARD AT RISK? CONSEQUENCES CONTROL MEASURES RESPONSIB
LE
1 Handling of inadequate operatives Major/Minor injuries, cuts 1. Bend knees and lift using leg power not Project Engineer,
tools and supervision, (Technicians) & bruises to all parts of the back. Don’t twist the body, always face the Supervisor.
equipment’s inadequate body. Back injury/slip disc direction of travel. Make sure of a good grip
training while handling tools and before lifting the weight; don’t try to lift
equipment manually in more than 25 kgs.
improper way of manual
lifting 2. Training in safe methods of manual
handling techniques must be given to all
operatives involved in handling of tools and
equipment. Daily task briefing and specific
Toolbox Talk should be conducted.
3. Only trained operatives will be assigned
for
2 Working Height Inadequate Operatives Serious or fatal injuries 1.Use safety harness. Project Engineer,
supervision, (Technicians) could occur if a worker Site Supervisor,
inadequate falls from height. 2.Inspect the ladders before use and use Safety Officer
training appropriate tags.
3 Installation of Electrical burns Operatives Muscle aches slipped disc 1.Maintain equipment with care; keep it Project Engineer,
the system. and shocks (Technicians) or rheumatoid arthritis. clean for best performance. Site Supervisor
Loss of circulation in
hands, bone chipping and 2. Follow instructions in the user's manual
reduced dexterity in hands for changing accessories.
Working at Poor Operatives Injury to the person, 2 1. Night work permit system to be strictly
4 Night illumination. damage to property followed. Project Engineer,
Low visibility. Site Supervisor,
Poor access. 2. Access lighting needs to be provided for Safety Officer
Slip/Trip/Fall. access scaffolds, emergency routes and all
parts of the work area.
5 Working in Hot Lack of Operatives Heat cramps 1. Toolbox Talks to be given to Project Engineer,
Weather adequate cool operatives/workers on summertime work Site Supervisor,
drinking water hazards. Safety Officer
6 Weather Inadequate Operatives Potential for injury when 1. Take cover next to a building or under Project Engineer,
Conditions- supervision, wind moves objects. Eye a shelter. Site Supervisor,
Windstorm & inadequate injuries from dust or debris 2. Stand clear of roadways or train Safety Officer
Rain Risk training in the air. Sprains or strains tracks, as a gust may blow you into
mitigation at when the wind forces the path of an oncoming vehicle.
heights workers to fall, when 3. Use handrails where available on
workers try to reach for an outdoor walkways and avoid other
object that is moving away elevated areas such as roofs without
from them, or when the adequate railing.
wind pulls objects/doors 4. Avoid contact with water during a
from their hands. thunderstorm.
more likely to be injured 5. Avoid using electronic equipment of
MAXELL INTERNATIONAL LLC
Al Qusais Industrial Area No. 2, P O Box 47620, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T: +971 4 2367373| F: +971 4 2369595 | E: info@maxellinternational.com | W: www.maxellinternational.com
H (HIGH) -Potential to cause death, M (MEDIUM) – Potential to cause loss time L (LOW) – An injury treatable with First
permanent injury, or Severe Permanent injury or Long-Term Environmental Aid or Short-Term Environmental Impact.
Environmental Harm. Impact.
SEVERITY(S)
LIKELIHOOD (L) CLASS OF RISK ( L X S )
RISK MATRIX
SEVERITY
↓ →
Catastrophic Critical Major Minor Insignificant No Harm
LIKELYHOOD (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) (0)
NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be addressed to workers by the work in charge before starting the job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk involved.