RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING WORKS

Project No. N-17727

Project Title New 132/22 kV Substation at Hudayriat Island and Associated works
Client TRANSCO
Consultant WSP
Main Contractor ELMEC
Sub-Contractor Site Technology Ltd.co
Internal Document No. STL -N-17727-MS-CIV-001
Rev. 00

Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM)

The “Risk Assessment Matrix” uses estimates of the severity of consequences and likelihood or frequency of the consequence occurring to derive a qualitative estimate of the risk. It is adaptable to varying levels of information and
depth of evaluation. It is primarily used to identify and rank the risks associated with qualitative risk assessments. It is primarily used to identify and rank the risks associated with qualitative risk assessments

Consequence
Likelihood
Insignificant(1) Minor(2) Moderate(3) Major(4) Catastrophic(5)
Rare(1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible(2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely(3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often(4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent(5) 5 10 15 20 25
Risk Rating
15-25 Extreme Risk Activity should not proceed in current form
8-12 High Risk Activity should be modified to include planning and action and be subject to HSE detailed assessment
4-6 Moderate Risk Activity can operate subject to modification and/ or management
1-3 Low Risk No immediate action required unless escalation of risk is possible

S.NO Hazard(s)/Aspect Possible Person(s) at risk Existing Control Measures with mechanism from Current Additional Control Measure(s) required with mechanism from hierarchy of control for Residual risk
Consequences hierarchy of Control for each identified hazard Risk (With each identified hazard (after
/ Effects Controls ) additional
controls)

R
C

C
L

L
Damage to Electrocution, Contractor & Sub-  Work shall start with proper NOC from all 2 3 6  All workmen must be given proper training on excavation safety. 2 1 2
1 Existing fire & explosion. contractor personnel existing services.  Area should be barricaded and provide the caution sign board.
service Damage to  Before doing excavation, "L" shape or "T"  Only authorized person should be allow working area.
existing service. shape trial pit should be made for  Working area should be barricaded well.
identifying the underground utilities. .  Work will start only with the permits from authorities.
 Approved route drawing & tracing of  Work will carry out as per approved method statement and drawings.
existing services to be done thoroughly.
 Use Cable Detector to find out existing
cable.
 Where existing line there is should make
manual excavation.

Elimination Substitution Engineering control Administrative Signage’s/Warning Training Supervision PPE

__________________ _____________________
Assessor’s Name & Signature Remember Hierarchy of control Project Manager’s Name & Signature

Page 1 of 5
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING WORKS
Project No. N-17727
Project Title New 132/22 kV Substation at Hudayriat Island and Associated works
Client TRANSCO
Consultant WSP
Main Contractor ELMEC
Sub-Contractor Site Technology Ltd.co
Internal Document No. STL -N-17727-MS-CIV-001
Rev. 00

 All existing cable should be given proper

support with Gunny Bag with rope.
 All existing cable joint location should be
given proper support with wooden box.
2 Trench collapse Personnel injury, Contractor & Sub-  Construct shoring / step cutting where 3 2 6  Wear Proper PPE. ( Hand Gloves, Goggles, Helmet, Safety shoe) 3 1 3
fatal. contractor personnel ever necessary or if the loose soil as well  Toolbox talks to be conducted before execution.
Property damage as deep more than 1.2 meter  Excavated soil shall be stored away from pit.
 Provide proper access for all trench areas.  Working area should be barricaded well.
 Vehicle movement near to excavation  STL shall follow the ELMECS Excavation safety procedures.
should be restricted
 Don’t keep the material & dumped piles
near to excavation.

3 Hit by vehicle Personnel Contractor & Sub-  Follow site safety rules. 2 3 6  Workmen should give proper training, work procedure. 2 1 2
injury, fatal, contractor personnel  Observe and obey site caution boards.  Wherever required flash light and revolving light provided.
property  Wear safety shoes, helmet, visible vest,  Close supervision/Monitoring by supervisor/Forman
damage. Goggles if needed.  Watch your steps while walking in sites.
 Housekeeping shall be conducted before  STL shall Follow the ELMECS Excavation safety
start of work.
 Deployment of banksman.
 Follow site Traffic management plan

Elimination Substitution Engineering control Administrative Signage’s/Warning Training Supervision PPE

__________________ _____________________
Assessor’s Name & Signature Remember Hierarchy of control Project Manager’s Name & Signature

Page 2 of 5
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING WORKS
Project No. N-17727
Project Title New 132/22 kV Substation at Hudayriat Island and Associated works
Client TRANSCO
Consultant WSP
Main Contractor ELMEC
Sub-Contractor Site Technology Ltd.co
Internal Document No. STL -N-17727-MS-CIV-001
Rev. 00

4 Fall of Personnel Contractor & Sub-  The excavated trench shall be sloped, 2 4 8  Monitoring need to be done for the provision made for access (walkways), 2 1 2
Person/ injury, fatal, contractor personnel stepped or shored as stated in the method hard barriers if the trench is kept open for a longer period.
Material/ property statement.  No lone working shall be allowed.
Machinery damage  Ladder at regular intervals or temporary  Workmen shall not be allowed to sit near the edge of the excavation.
stairs by means of scaffold shall be  PTW system should be followed.
provided for access and egress for
workmen.
 The excavated trench shall be barricaded
by hard barrier , flash lights displayed and
revolving lights
 The spoil removed from the trench shall
be kept 1M away from the trench.
 Signage (Danger Deep Excavation, Men at
work, Services exposed etc.) shall be
displayed at regular intervals.
 Operator of the machinery shall be
competent to do the job.
 The placement of the machine shall be
checked for its stability.
 Speed limit of the vehicle shall be
maintained to 20Km / Hr. at site.

5 Underground Trench collapse Contractor & Sub-  Continuous dewatering is required. 3 2 6  Dedicated person is required to monitor the dewatering activity. 3 1 3
Water contractor personnel
Seepage

6 Electricity Electrocution Contractor & Sub-  All temporary Electrical Supply shall be 3 3 9  All temporary Electrical supply shall be routed through ELCB/RCCB trip in 3 1 3
contractor personnel made by Competent Electrician. 30MA.
 Proper Earthling of electrical parts shall  Tool Box Talk Shall be conducted about Electrical Safety.
be ensured
 All cables shall be treated as live unless
otherwise it is confirmed.

7 Inclement Heat Stress Contractor & Sub-  Work should not be carried out in adverse 2 3 6  Provide tents/shelter for workmen. 2 1 2
Weather contractor personnel weather.  Providing adequate information, Instruction, supervision and awareness on

Elimination Substitution Engineering control Administrative Signage’s/Warning Training Supervision PPE

__________________ _____________________
Assessor’s Name & Signature Remember Hierarchy of control Project Manager’s Name & Signature

Page 3 of 5
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING WORKS
Project No. N-17727
Project Title New 132/22 kV Substation at Hudayriat Island and Associated works
Client TRANSCO
Consultant WSP
Main Contractor ELMEC
Sub-Contractor Site Technology Ltd.co
Internal Document No. STL -N-17727-MS-CIV-001
Rev. 00

 Adequate chilled drinking water and heat stress.

hydrolytes are available and issued to
workforce on regular intervals.
 Providing regular rest breaks /job
rotations. Following “Summer break
schedule” as per MOL Regulations
 Avoid wearing dark cloths.
 First aid boxes are available at site. Work
will be stopped during rain, high wind &
storm condition
 Using specific PPE’s like hand gloves, hard
helmets, face shield, safety boots and dust
masks and ear plugs
Contractor & Sub-  Ensure adequate training and information 2 3 6  Provide shelter or tents near the working place. 2 1 2
8 Ergonomic WURULD, contractor personnel to workman.  Provide regular breaks in the summer.
Hazards repetitive strain  Workmen should be given frequent rest
injury breaks or rotation.
9 Oil Spillage Land Contractor & Sub-  All vehicles &Diesel generators shall be 2 4 8  Regular Preventive maintenance of Diesel Generator/Vehicles is required. 2 1 2
contamination contractor personnel inspected regularly for any oil leakage.  STL shall follow the ELMECS Vehicle safety.
 Provide Dip tray, Spill kit to controlling the
oil spillage.
 Presence of fire extinguisher both in
vehicles & DG.
10 Dust/Noise/ Respiratory/ Contractor & Sub  Ensure ground sprinkled with water to 2 3 6  Monitor windy conditions with wind speed limit by anemometer & record data 2 1 2
Vibration from eye contractor personnel’s wet up.  OSHAD Cop 3.0 v 3.1 should be follow
machines and illness  Use appropriate dust mask & safety
Equipment. goggles.

11 Access /Egress Personal injury Contractor & Sub  Safe access by ladders to be ensured. 2 4 8  Full training and instruction provided in both induction and on- going safety 2 1 2
Property contractor personnel’s  Access ladder should be secured by training.
damage bottom and above.  PTW system should be followed
 Access to the site must be controlled to  Access to the site must be controlled to ensure the safety of site employees

Elimination Substitution Engineering control Administrative Signage’s/Warning Training Supervision PPE

__________________ _____________________
Assessor’s Name & Signature Remember Hierarchy of control Project Manager’s Name & Signature

Page 4 of 5
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING WORKS
Project No. N-17727
Project Title New 132/22 kV Substation at Hudayriat Island and Associated works
Client TRANSCO
Consultant WSP
Main Contractor ELMEC
Sub-Contractor Site Technology Ltd.co
Internal Document No. STL -N-17727-MS-CIV-001
Rev. 00

ensure the safety of site employees and and visitors.

visitors.  Mandatory PPE worn.
 Sign in sign out to take place

12 Manual Ligament Contractor & Sub  Mechanical aids used wherever possible. 2 2 4  Full training and instruction provided in both induction and on- going safety 2 1 2
Handling strains. Muscle contractor personnel’s  Assess the load training.
strains.  Weights marked on all loads.  Mechanical aids used wherever possible.
Fatigue.  Mandatory PPE worn
Abdominal
hernias.
Prolapsed/her
niated discs.
13 Vehicle Personnel Contractor & Sub  Driver/ Operators must be competent and 3 3 9  Do not drive under pressure. 3 1 3
accidents injury/death contractor personnel’s having valid UAE driving license/ 3rd party  Always keep an eye on the other vehicles during driving.
during the Property certificates.  Proper sign boards and warning boards to be provided.
activity damage/produ  Proper maintenance of vehicles at regular  Always follow road traffic rules and regulations
ction loss intervals.  Only construction vehicles allowed to entering into site areas.
 Access/ egress must be clear and safe to  Competent banks man/ signal man should be available with equipment during
use. operation.
 Do not drive in poor weather.
14 Slip/Trip Personnel Injury Contractor & Sub  Proper housekeeping and material 2 3 6  TBT should be given to all the workforce. 2 1 2
Property contractor stacking should be done.  Emergency procedures should be explain to all the workforce.
damage personnel’s  Proper and clear access& egress must be  Standard fencing should be provided around the site to avoid unauthorized
provided for safe movement of the work entry.
force.  Use proper PPE.
 Stockpile area to be barricaded and
adequate signage should be provided.

Elimination Substitution Engineering control Administrative Signage’s/Warning Training Supervision PPE

__________________ _____________________
Assessor’s Name & Signature Remember Hierarchy of control Project Manager’s Name & Signature

Page 5 of 5