HSE Risk Assessment Plan

Risk Assessment carried out Date of assessment was

by: carried out:

Time: 14:00 Location:

Assessed works: Horizontal Directional Drilling Works on River Crossing

Hazard Who might What are you Pre What further action do Post What needs to When is the
be harmed already doing? Mitigation you need to take to Mitigation carry out the action
and how? control the risks? action? needed by?
Environmental Fish and Installing of the silt Medium Implementing erosion Low Site Manager Daily
Hazards Algae, Birds barriers to prevent control measures such as
 Water and drilling fluids into the geotextiles and prevention
Contamination: Mammals, river. of the sediments.
Drilling fluids to Contractor Water Monitoring: Properly managing drilling
spill or leak into Workers and Regularly monitoring fluids to prevent spills and
the river. Local before and after leaks into the river.
 Erosion and Residents, drilling to detect the Environmental Impact
Sediment River,. parameters like Assessment, SSEMP,
Disturbance, turbidity, pH, and SSHSMP,.
which can affect contaminant levels.
aquatic life and
water quality.
Soil Instability Fish, Geotechnical survey Medium Using the casing pipe to Low Site Manager Daily
Unstable soil Contractor and soil analyze to prevent the soil collapse
conditions can lead to Workers and, define the soil
River,. stability and identify

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collapses, trapping potential instability

equipment. zones before drilling.

Drilling Equipment Fish, Regular maintenance Medium Training programs for Low Mechanical Daily
Breakdown or Contractor for drilling equipment operators and manager,
damages of the Workers and, equipment, including maintenance personnel Procurement
drilling equipment River,. routine inspections especially on emergency Manager
and parts. and replacement of response procedures to
worn parts. Supply of drilling equipment
backup equipment breakdowns.
and spare parts on
the construction site.
Electrical Contractor Identify the presence Medium Obtain permit to work Low Electrical Daily
Contact with Workers, Local and location of systems (for electrical Engineer, HSE
overhead or Residents, overhead and hazards). Establish the tag officer
underground power Project underground power out & lock out system.
lines. stakeholders. lines in the vicinity of
the worksite.
Establish minimum
distances between
drilling equipment
and overhead power
lines to prevent
accidental contact.
Noise and vibration Contractor Scheduling HDD Medium Use of quieter equipment Low Site Manager Daily,
(From drilling Workers, Local activities avoiding with soundproofing HSE officer Monthly
operations, vehicles, Residents, night time drilling, to enclosures,. Environmental
trucks.) aquatic reduce community Monitoring: Conducting
habitats, disturbance. the noise and vibration
Project Personal Protective measurements during HDD
stakeholders. Equipment (PPE) operations to ensure
wearing: Providing compliance with legislation
workers with hearing standards and project HSE
protection specification. SSEMP, IEE,.
equipment (earplugs,
earmuffs).

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Slip, Trip and Falling Contractor Regular Medium Requiring workers to wear Low Site Manager Daily
(wet and uneven Workers , housekeeping to appropriate footwear with
surfaces) Project keep the worksite slip-resistant soles to
stakeholders. clean and free of improve traction and
debris. Providing the reduce the risk of slips and
Signage, cones and falls.
safety tape marking.
Ensuring adequate
lighting in around the
workplace, especially
during early morning
and evening to
improve visibility and
reduce the likelihood
of accidents.
Manual Handling Contractor Providing mechanical Medium Divide the loads into the Low Site Manager Daily
(Lifting Heavy Workers,. lifting aids such as parts and avoid manually
Equipment, cranes, hoists, lifting heavier than 20 Kg.
Awkward Postures) forklifts, trolley or
material handling
equipment to assist
workers in lifting and
moving heavy loads
safely.
Fuel and Oil Spills Contractor Providing new Medium Conduct regular Low Site Manager Daily
(Equipment Leaks, Workers, equipment and in the emergency response drills
Accidental Spills) aquatic good condition. Use and exercises to test the
habitats, of secondary spill response procedures.
vegetation,. containment Conduct regular
measures such as inspections of fuel storage
bunds and drip trays tank or refueling truck to
to prevent fuel and identify and address
oil spills from potential leaks.
spreading and
minimize
environmental
impact. Providing oil

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spill response
equipment: (pads,
absorbents, booms).
Transport, Heavy Contractor Establish strict safety Medium Install collision avoidance Low Fleet Manager Daily
Machineries Workers, Local protocols for the systems, sensors, reverse
(serious injuries, Residents, operation and signal on heavy machinery
such as fractures Project movement of heavy to alert operators to the
and internal stakeholders. machineries, presence of obstacles,
damage) including pre- workers or other vehicles
operation technical in their vicinity.
and safety
inspections.
Communication
between operators
and ground signal
personnel, (flagman,
banksman). Journey
management.
Drilling Fluid Contractor Providing of Material Medium Using of Eco Low Site Manager Daily
Workers, Safety Data Sheets friendly/biodegradable
aquatic (MSDS) for the drilling fluids.
habitats, drilling fluid, safe
vegetation,. handling procedures,
and emergency
response protocols.
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE):
Require workers to
wear appropriate PPE
such as gloves,
goggles, safety boots
and coveralls when
handling or working
near drilling fluids to
minimize exposure
risks. Provide the spill

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prevention and
response plans
outlining procedures
for safe handling,
storage and cleanup
of drilling fluid spills
to prevent the
environmental
contamination.
Extreme Weather Contractor Monitor weather Medium Arrangement the layout of Low Site Manager Daily
(Heavy Rain, Workers, forecasts and the workplace to minimize
Flooding) Equipment implement exposure of extreme
Damage. precautionary weather risks, such as
measures in advance, avoiding low lying areas
such as temporary prone to flooding, securing
site closures or equipment against wind
evacuation protocols. damage and providing
Providing emergency shade or sheltered areas
response plans for for breaks.
extreme weather
events, including
procedures for
worker safety,
equipment
protection and
environmental
containment.
Wearing Personal
Protective Equipment
(PPE) such as the
raincoats.

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