Risk Assessment for Gypsum Board Installation

RISK ASSESSMENT Gypsum Board Installation DOCUMENT ID MOTIVE-IMS-HSE-RA-011

DATE OF RISK ASSESSMENT 03 March 2024 DATE OF REVIEW 03 March 2024

Risk Assessment (Post Control Measures)

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
Activity/Step Hazards Control Measures Severity Likelihood Risk Additional Control measures Severity Likelihood Risk

 Before the start of any activity, permit to

work shall obtain.

 Only trained workers shall assign for

manual handling and shifting.

 The physical condition of the workers shall

assess before giving them tasks for

manual handling.

 Gypsum Board shall be stored at the

optimum height for safe manual handling.

 Pinch point/hand injury awareness shall  Pre-tasks briefing to all personnel involved

be delivered to the crew members. in manual handling activities.

Heavy/Awkward Load And  Safe system of manual handling  Mechanical Aids.

Manual Handling of Gypsum Manual Handling Ergonomics awareness shall be delivered.  Stand Back 5 X 5.
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Board
 Mechanical trolley shall be used where  Awareness postures.

possible.  Fit for work PPE shall be provided.

 While doing manual handling

overreaching /stretching shall not be

allowed.

 Max 20 kg of load shall allow handling

while doing manual handling.

 Strict supervision shall ensure while doing

manual handling.

 The working area shall be leveled and clear

from obstruction.

 Frequent breaks shall observe to avoid

fatigue.

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 Mechanical/Hydraulic trolleys shall be

used for shifting the Materials inside the

battery/electrical room.

 Suitable equipment with all valid  A trained flagman shall assign with

documents (Insurance, Registration, and equipment to guide the equipment.

3rd party certificate) shall be allowed to  The surrounding area of equipment

work on-site. movement shall cordon off to avoid other

 manufacturer recommendations when equipment in the gypsum Board handling

using hydraulic trolley/pallet jack, shall be area.

ensured.  During shifting/lifting, the material shall

 Trained personnel shall be operated, and keep close to the ground as reasonably

awareness training shall be given. practicable.

 Inspection and proper functioning of  A speed limit of 10 km/h shall follow in the

hydraulic system shall be ensured. store/handling area.

 The load shall be secured and are unable  The equipment movement area shall keep

to become dislodged, move or fall when free from obstruction.

The collision of equipment
and fall of material during transporting.  During shifting of gypsum Board using a
Mechanical handling of
Movement/Shifting of  Corresponding equipment shall be used, forklift, the load shall keep close to the
gypsum Board (Unloading and 4 3 12 3 1 3
(Mechanical Handling Using
Shifting) and safe working load shall be considered ground.
Forklift / Telescopic Handler).
prior to use.  The load shall secure with ropes/sling to

 Personal shall be away from line of fire prevent the collapse of the load.

while lifting, loading and unloading the  Ensure the personnel stay away from line

gypsum Board. of fire while lifting, loading & unloading.

 Corresponding equipment shall be used,  Corresponding equipment to be used, safe

and safe working load shall be considered working load shall consider.

prior to use of transporting/lifting the  Pinch points and hand safety awareness

gypsum Board. shall discuss with concerned crew.

 Pinch points and hand safety awareness

shall be discussed with concerned crew.

 Only competent and 3rd party certified

operator having Govt. Driving License shall

be allowed to operate a specific Forklift.

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 Proper planning shall be done before

shifting/handling gypsum Board (size,

weight) shall be assessed before shifting.

 The operator and site Mechanic shall

inspect the forklift before the start of

work.

 Reverse alarm, reverse warning lights, side

mirrors, headlights, and horn should be

functional during equipment

operation/movement.

 Work at height work permit shall be  For the mobile scaffold, castor wheels shall

obtained before the start of work at be locked before using it.

height.  A scaffold shall be erected and used at

 All workers involved in the activity shall be level ground.

trained for work at height requirements.  While shifting the mobile scaffold from one

 Correct use of full body harness shall be place to another, workers working on top

ensured. of it shall come down.

 Visual inspection shall be done prior to  At a height of more than 1.8 meters, a full-

Men and materials fall from each use of full body harness. body harness with 2 lanyards shall be
Work at Height
height  Monthly inspection and color coding shall used.

be provided for full-body harness. 5 3 15  Work at height log shall be maintained for 3 1 3
(Scaffold erection and
dismantling for gypsum Board Collapse of scaffold  Guardrail system (top-rail, mid-rail, and those workers who shall perform work at
Installation) toe board) shall be provided as fall height.

protection.  Strict supervision shall be ensured during

 Top rail height shall be maintained as per work at height.

OSHA standards (105 cm/42 inch from the  A 100 % tie-off procedure shall be

platform). followed. Full body harness shall be

 Scaffold working platform shall be connected always with the scaffold.

provided and trained.

 Competent, certified scaffold erectors

should erect the scaffold.

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 The green tag shall be provided after

erection and inspection by the scaffold

supervisor/inspector.

 “A” Type ladder as per OSHA standards

shall be used.

 Trained person shall be assigned to the

work.

 Awareness training shall be conducted for

the work crew.

 Work shall be carried out under proper

supervision.

 Ladder shall not be used near the leading

edges.

 Ladder shall be secured/held by a second

person.

 All distribution panels/power outlets shall

be installed with GFCI/ RCDs. (30
mA/30ms).
 Training for safe use of power tools shall
be conducted for workers involved while
using power tools.
 Battery-driven power tools shall use
wherever reasonably practicable.
 Defective/damaged cables, spliced cables,
Electrocution, Electric shock can
Installation of Gypsum Board or damaged electrical plugs shall not be
take place to workers involved
allowed at the site.
in the work activity.
 Only Industrial plugs (male/female) with IP
66 rated shall be used at the site.
 Power tools shall be fitted with a handle to
control the grinder/cutter during the
grinding/cutting of pipes.
 Competent electrician shall inspect all
power tools periodically, daily regular
visual inspection by the users shall be
carried out, and defective power tool shall
be removed from the site.
 The use of extension boards shall not be
encouraged at the site. If required than
only industrial extension boards with built-
in ELCB breakers shall be used.
6 2 12  Only double insulated and spark-proof 2 1 2
power tools shall be used at the site.
 Only power tools with dead man switch
shall be allowed to use at the site.
 Drilling/Cutting disc shall be replaced as
per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

 Safe electrical cable management shall be

done.

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 Only trained workers shall be engaged in

the use of power tools.

 If cutting of channel/supports or other

accessories are required, then only 3rd
party certified abrasive wheel operators
(grinder/cutter operators) shall
permitted to use grinder/cutter.
 Steel rebar caps shall provide wherever
required.
 A periodic inspection shall carry out for
be
tools and defective or damaged tools
shall not allow using.

 All power tools shall be fitted with a safety

Physical Injury
(Abrasion, entanglement, cut, guard (rotating parts shall be protected) to
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puncture, pinching, etc.) prevent abrasion, cut.
 Required PPEs including heavy-duty
gloves, goggles (ANSI Z87.1), dust mask
and face shield shall provide.
 Only long sleeves shirts shall allow
 Good housekeeping shall maintain all
time. In addition, gypsum/supports and
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other material shall arrange and stored
in designated areas.
 Waste and unwanted pieces of
gypsum/channel supports shall remove
from the working area and shall be
dump in designated areas or skips.

protecting from abrasion and cutting due  Only trained and experienced workers
shall allow replacing the
to sharp edges.
grinding/cutting disks.
 Jewelry (Rings, bracelets, and pendants)

shall not allow while working at the site.

 Safe and sufficient access shall be

provided.

 Housekeeping shall be done regularly and

material shall be arranged on regular
basis.

 Material shall be kept away from access

to avoid obstruction.
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 Material shall be stacked properly.

 Cords elevated or otherwise separated

from stagnant water and traffic using a

non-conductive material.

 Separate access shall be provided for

pedestrians.

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(Eye irritation, skin itching and
irritation, nose throat or lungs
irritation)
 Materials shall be stored away from the
accesses.
 Access and egress shall remain clear.
 All electrical tools shall be inspected and
color-coded.  Work shall be carried out under proper
supervision.
 All power told shall be inspected prior to
the work.  Suitable fire extinguishers (DCP and CO2)
shall be provided in the area.
 All electrical connections shall be
grounded.  Fit for work PPE shall be worn.
Fire 4 2 8 3 1 3
 ELCB shall be fitted with all electrical  Housekeeping shall be maintained.
outlets.
 Power tools shall be returned to the store
after the completion of the work.
 Only trained workers shall be engaged in
grinding, cutting, and drilling activity.  Power tools shall be disconnected from
the power if not in use.
 All Cords elevated or otherwise separated
from standing water and traffic using non-
conductive material.
 Low noising tools shall be used wherever
reasonably practical.
 Suitable ear plug shall be provided.
 Training shall be conducted for workers
regarding the noise exposure limits and
precautionary measures.
Noise 2 1 2
 Equipment shall be maintained as per
the manufacturers to avoid additional
noise due to defects.
 Noisy activity shall be done away from
the main working area to minimize noise
exposure to other workers.
 MSDS and all requirements related to
 Eyewash station shall be provided near the
specific chemicals shall be discussed with
working area to clean eyes in case of an
workers before the start of work.
emergency.
Dust 3 2 6 2 1 2
 Grinding and cutting of gypsum board
 Wash properly after finishing the job.
shall not be allowed inside the enclosed
area to prevent the accumulation of dust.
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 Grinding and cutting shall be allowed in a
well-ventilated area.
 Gypsum board grout materials shall be
stored properly.
 COSHH assessment awareness training
shall be conducted.
 Periodic inspection of power tools shall be
conducted by a competent electrician to
make sure power tools are safe for use.
 Frequent breaks shall observe to avoid
exposure.
 Safety awareness signboards shall be
provided for the awareness of workers
involved in the activity and other workers.
 Sweet water shall be provided to wash
hands and other body parts after finishing
the work.
 Health surveillance shall be done for those
workers involved in the activity.

 Fit for work PPE shall be provided.

 Mechanical ventilation shall be provided

for indoor activity to avoid the

accumulation of fumes/mist inside the

working area.

 Only trained workers shall be allowed to

operate the equipment.
 Rotating parts and abrasive wheels/disc
 Loose clothing and scarfs shall not be
shall be guarded.
allowed during the work at site.

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 All rotating parts shall be guarded.
 Loose cloth shall not be used while
Entanglement
working with machinery.
 Awareness training shall be conducted for
the work crew.
 PPEs related to activity shall be provided
including heavy-duty gloves, safety
goggles (ANSI Z87.1), Face shield and
earplugs.
 Unauthorized entry during the use of
abrasive wheels activity shall be restricted.
2 2 4  Jewelry (rings, bracelets, and pendants) 2 1 2
shall not be allowed to use during work at
the site.
 Power tools shall be used with handle as
per manufacturer recommendations to
control the power tools.

 MSDS and all requirements related to

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specific chemicals shall be discussed with
Environmental hazard workers before the start of work.
(Fumes and soil contamination) 2 1 2
 Gypsum board & grout materials shall be
stored properly.

 . COSHH assessment awareness training

shall be conducted .

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 Waste materials shall be dump in separate

gypsum skips.

 Permit to work shall be obtained before

the start of work.

 Adequate lighting shall be ensured

considering atmospheric conditions at
workplace.
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Poor Illumination  Lux monitoring shall be performed
regularly inside the rooms to ensure the
availability of sufficient illumination, which
is a minimum of 85 lux.

 Additional lights shall be provided where

ever required.

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Section IV – Approval and Signatures

Prepared by Company Position Signature

Md. Firoj Motive International HSE Manager

Approved by Company Position Signature

Mohammad Istanbouly Motive International Project Manager

Motive International Sr. Project Manager

Zaheer Ali Khan

High and Very High residual risk rating (8-24)

Note: All High and Very High residual risk ratings (8-24) require review and approval by Construction Director/Manager or Facility Manager before starting work to ensure that the additional controls are adequate to execute the task safely.
Reviewed and Approved by Company Position Signature
Project Director
Reviewed by Crew Company Position Signature

Risk Matrix Overall Risk Ratings

Likelihood
Very Low Low Medium High Very High
Severity
Unlikely Possible Likely Very Likely 1 2-3 4-6 8-18 24
1 2 3 4

High and Very High-Risk ratings of 8-24.

Critical - 6 6 12 18 24 Additional control measures must be implemented to further reduce the High and very high risk to acceptable level.
Note: The Construction Director/Manager or Facility Manager must personally review the activities with a High or Very High
residual risk score and approve suitable additional control measures by signing.
Major - 4 4 8 12 16

Moderate - 2 2 4 6 8

Minor - 1 1 2 3 4

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