Owner: EPC Contractor: Subcontractor: Main subcontractor:

Permit No: NA DATE: 07.07.2023 TRA REF No: EI-HSE-DEP-RE-0004-0000 Rev 00

LOCATION: Azerbaijan Gobustan Area (Area 60) Solar PV Project
DEPARTMENT / SYSTEM Health, Safety, Security and Environment department

TASK DESCRIPTION: General Risk Assessment for Mechanical excavation, backfilling, and leveling using of hand tools

REFERENCES AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

References:

Procedure for General Risk Assessment

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Special Equipment:

Other:

It is the responsibility of every employee to "STOP WORK" when Unsafe Conditions are present.

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Task Risk Assessment
LOCATION: Gobustan Area ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT No.

Mechanical excavation, backfilling, and leveling using of hand tools (depth up to 1.2 m.) GASPP-RA-003

Job Steps HAZARD Health, INITIAL RISK CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK

Safety & Environmental.

Hazard Description Population Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating List all Controls Required Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating
and Effect at Risk Severity Occurrence Severity Occurrence

Separate the job into Describe all hazards Name all types From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk rating Describe fully all controls applicable for each hazard eg if PPE is used From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk
individual tasks and identified and their effects of personnel at identify identify from matrix with as a control, it must be specifically described. If a control can only identify identify rating from
record in sequence. for each task (from Hazard risk. Remember severity with likelihood each hazard. be verified by documentation then it must be available. severity with likelihood with matrix for
ID checklist and based on to include people no controls in with no controls in controls in each hazard.
observations and outside the work place for each controls in place for each place with
experience). party who may hazard. place for each hazard. each hazard.
be affected hazard.

Note: Additional hazards All controls must be valid in that they reduce severity, likelihood or
may be caused by interaction both.
with other work.

• Inform all other disciplines in the area and TBT to be given

Injury to regarding the planned operation.
Lack Of Communication
personnel
(Personnel unaware of Moderate Possible Medium Moderate Unlikely Low
Damage to
tasks)
equipment
• Pre start the job liaise with OTHER GROUPS.To follow all
Injury to barrier and signs.
SIMOPS personnel
Moderate Possible Medium Slight Unlikely Low
with other groups Damage to
equipment

Excavated spoil must be removed from area.

Stop work during heavy rain and Supervisor and Operator to
inspect prior to restarting work.
Area to be barriered off to protect people falling into
excavation.
Competent operator only to operate machinery
Daily Vehicle Inspection checklist to be filled by the operator
Excavation Collapse
All Personnel
High Likely High
prior to start. Slight Possible Low
involved All heavy vehicles to have operational flashing warning lamp
and reverse alarm.
Excavation entry inspection checklist to be completed prior to
entry to new excavation before commencing work first time.
Excavation to be inspected daily for any damage.

Excavation Work
(Use of mechanical 2 of 7
 Job Steps HAZARD Health, INITIAL RISK CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK
Safety & Environmental.

Hazard Description Population Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating List all Controls Required Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating
and Effect at Risk Severity Occurrence Severity Occurrence

Separate the job into Describe all hazards Name all types From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk rating Describe fully all controls applicable for each hazard eg if PPE is used From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk
individual tasks and identified and their effects of personnel at identify identify from matrix with as a control, it must be specifically described. If a control can only identify identify rating from
record in sequence. for each task (from Hazard risk. Remember severity with likelihood each hazard. be verified by documentation then it must be available. severity with likelihood with matrix for
ID checklist and based on to include people no controls in with no controls in controls in each hazard.
observations and outside the work place for each controls in place for each place with
experience). party who may hazard. place for each hazard. each hazard.
be affected hazard.

Note: Additional hazards All controls must be valid in that they reduce severity, likelihood or
may be caused by interaction both.
with other work.

Check that a Clearance for excavation certificate has been

Damage to Undergroud All Personnel raised and completed. No work where there are
High Possible Medium Slight Possible Low
Services involved underground services present.
Excavation Work
(Use of mechanical
excavator & hand tools) Hard barrier to be progressively erected around excavation.
All Personnel Dual Language Warning signs to identify reason for barrier,
Unguarded Opening involved & High Likely High Barrier Owner and contact details. Slight Possible Low
nearby

Pick axes must not be used

Digging tools are to be driven into the ground at an angle
Damage to existing Damage to rather than vertically,
Moderate Possible Medium Personnel must not use their body weight to jump on digging High Very Unlikely Low
underground services equipment
tools

1. Excavation Certificate to clearly display all underground

services with marked drawings attached
2. Area of excavation with known underground service (pipe,
cable) to be marked with chalk prior to excavation
Known underground Damage to 3. Clearance for excavation to display the depth of
Moderate Possible Medium Moderate Unlikely Low
services equipment
Underground service and limit for further hand dig to reduce
damage hazard by each competent person

Daily Vehicle Inspection checklist to be filled by the operator

All Personnel prior to start
Malfunction of equipment/ Spill kit to be available with excavator
involved & High Likely High Slight Possible Low
Fire / Spill
nearby Dry Powder Fire extinguisher to be with excavator

All personell Ground conditions to be checked on daily basis

Slip/Trip Hazards High Possible Medium Keep worksite free of trip hazards Slight Unlikely Low
involved

Backfilling and
compaction

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 Job Steps HAZARD Health, INITIAL RISK CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK
Safety & Environmental.

Hazard Description Population Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating List all Controls Required Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating
and Effect at Risk Severity Occurrence Severity Occurrence

Separate the job into Describe all hazards Name all types From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk rating Describe fully all controls applicable for each hazard eg if PPE is used From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk
individual tasks and identified and their effects of personnel at identify identify from matrix with as a control, it must be specifically described. If a control can only identify identify rating from
record in sequence. for each task (from Hazard risk. Remember severity with likelihood each hazard. be verified by documentation then it must be available. severity with likelihood with matrix for
ID checklist and based on to include people no controls in with no controls in controls in each hazard.
observations and outside the work place for each controls in place for each place with
experience). party who may hazard. place for each hazard. each hazard.
be affected hazard.

Note: Additional hazards All controls must be valid in that they reduce severity, likelihood or
may be caused by interaction both.
with other work.

Site machinery to be operated only by fully trained and

certificated operatives
Banks man to be present at all times.
Backfilling and Position of banks men to be taken into consideration in order to
compaction avoid of positioning themselves in the Line of Fire of working
Vehicles Collision/Collision All Personnel
High Possible Medium machinery. Slight Unlikely Low
with Pedestrians involved
High-vis vests to be worn in the area
Pedestrians and machinery segregation and safe means of
access to be on place

Ear plugs to be worn by compactor operator

Noise All personnel in
Slight Likely Medium Slight Unlikely Low
Excavation

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 Job Steps HAZARD Health, INITIAL RISK CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK
Safety & Environmental.

Hazard Description Population Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating List all Controls Required Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating
and Effect at Risk Severity Occurrence Severity Occurrence

Separate the job into Describe all hazards Name all types From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk rating Describe fully all controls applicable for each hazard eg if PPE is used From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk
individual tasks and identified and their effects of personnel at identify identify from matrix with as a control, it must be specifically described. If a control can only identify identify rating from
record in sequence. for each task (from Hazard risk. Remember severity with likelihood each hazard. be verified by documentation then it must be available. severity with likelihood with matrix for
ID checklist and based on to include people no controls in with no controls in controls in each hazard.
observations and outside the work place for each controls in place for each place with
experience). party who may hazard. place for each hazard. each hazard.
be affected hazard.

Note: Additional hazards All controls must be valid in that they reduce severity, likelihood or
may be caused by interaction both.
with other work.

Tools to be certified.
Handmade tools MUST NOT be used. Report any to HSSE
All Personnel Dept. and/or Line Supr if observed.
Defective tool Moderate Possible Medium Slight Possible Low
involved Tools to be inspected for defects prior to use.

Keep worksite free of trip hazards

All Personnel
Slip/Trip Hazards High Likely High Slight Possible Low
involved
Measuring of height
Work party to be behind of hard barrier all times
All Personnel
Falling into trench High Likely High Slight Possible Low
involved

Harm to Task Supervisor to ensure all personnel understand the correct

Incorrect Waste Environment waste segregation process.
Moderate Possible Medium Slight Possible Low
Segregation Injury to
personnel
Perform Housekeeping ensuring there are no any other
Involved and needless objects, tools or equipment left after the job
Slips Trips & Falls not involved Moderate Possible Medium completion. Slight Possible Low
personnel
Completion

Needless barriers to be removed to give better access and space

for other site personnel.
Interruption
Mental and/or
Obstruction to workareas Moderate Possible Medium Moderate Unlikely Low
phisical stress
to personnel

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 Job Steps HAZARD Health, INITIAL RISK CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK
Safety & Environmental.

Hazard Description Population Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating List all Controls Required Hazard Likelihood of Risk Rating
and Effect at Risk Severity Occurrence Severity Occurrence

Separate the job into Describe all hazards Name all types From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk rating Describe fully all controls applicable for each hazard eg if PPE is used From matrix, From matrix, Classify risk
individual tasks and identified and their effects of personnel at identify identify from matrix with as a control, it must be specifically described. If a control can only identify identify rating from
record in sequence. for each task (from Hazard risk. Remember severity with likelihood each hazard. be verified by documentation then it must be available. severity with likelihood with matrix for
ID checklist and based on to include people no controls in with no controls in controls in each hazard.
observations and outside the work place for each controls in place for each place with
experience). party who may hazard. place for each hazard. each hazard.
be affected hazard.

Note: Additional hazards All controls must be valid in that they reduce severity, likelihood or
may be caused by interaction both.
with other work.

Prepared by: Name: Position: Sign: Date:

Reviewed by: Name: Position: Sign: Date:

Approver Name: Position: Sign: Date:
Reviewed by: Name: Position: Sign: Date:
Reviewed by: Name: Position: Sign: Date:
Reviewed by: Name: Position: Sign: Date:

Declaration: I have read and understood the contents of this assessment and will adhere to the systems and control measures implemented

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 HAZARD SEVERITY
Negligible Slight Moderate High Very High

Very Unlikely Low Low Low Low Low

Unlikely Low Low Low Medium Medium

LIKELIHOOD

Possible Low Low Medium Medium High

Likely Low Medium Medium High High

Very Likely Medium Medium High High High