RISK ASSESSMENT

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Demolition Work

Department Document Ref. No. Issue Date Revision

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Residual
Who Might be Risk Level Responsible
Sr. Activities Hazard Identified Control Measures Risk
Harm/Consequences Person
L S R L S R
 The whole working area must
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Accident to other be properly isolated from other
Major/Minor injury due to Site/Project
people who are not unauthorized personnel.
1. Isolation of the area unprotected demolition 4 2 H 2 2 M Engineer/Superviso
involved in the  Watch person be provided
area. rs/Employees/Empl
activity. aware other people of the
oyer
ongoing activity.
2. Disconnection of all Major/ minor injury due to Physical injury to the 4 2 H  All the utility services including 2 2 M HSE Manager
the services. utility services. workers involved in the the waterline and Cables should Site/Project
activity. be disconnected before the Engineer/Superviso
demolition process started. rs/Employees/Empl
 Respective NOCs should be oyer
obtained from the concerned
authority before the
commencement of work.
 Toolbox must be conducted
and it must be documented.
 A supervisor must be available
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Demolition Work

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at the site during the

dismantling of the electrical
cables.
 Waste debris raised during this
process must be removed
immediately.
 Hand gloves must be issued to
workers who are handling
sharp edge objects.
 3rdparty certified MEWP must
be used.
 Ensure the operator has a valid
3rd party training card.
3. Preparation of the Major/Minor injury due to  Accident to other 4 2 H  The whole working area must 2 2 M HSE Manager
area unprotected demolition people who are not be properly isolated from Site/Project
area. involved in the unauthorized personnel. Engineer/Superviso
activity.  Watch person to be provided to rs/Employees/Empl
 All workers involved aware other people of the - oyer
in the activity. going activity.
 The slab and other structures to
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Demolition Work

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be demolished must be
protected to prevent them
from toppling over.
 Safe access must be provided
for going in and out of the
working area.
 The site engineer together with
the safety officer will conduct a
toolbox talk, with the involved
group before commencing the
job.
 MS and RA must be
Accident due to not
Preparation of the Major/ Minor injury due to communicated to the site
4. following the safety 4 2 H
workers. unprotected operatives and recorded.
procedures.
 The only competent person
shall be permitted to carry out
the demolition activity.
 Full-time supervisor to facilitate
and look over and monitor the
whole operation.
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Demolition Work

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5. Removing of roof Fall from height. Injury to the workers 4 4 H  Edge protection must be 2 2 M HSE Manager
sheet and wall An object falling from a involved in the provided over the roof sheet. Site/Project
cladding height, activity.  Edge protection post to be Engineer/Superviso
installed using rs/Employees/Empl
 MEWP. Ensure that MEWP and oyer
operator is 3rd party certified
 Provide roof access and avoid
using MEWP for accessing the
roof.
 A safety net will be provided
beneath the roof sheet to
prevent the person from falling
from height.
 Toolbox talk must be conducted
regarding the hazard and risks
associated with the removal of
the existing roof sheet.
 Where tools or equipment are
being used adjacent to a roof
edge and there is a risk of
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Demolition Work

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falling of objects, to prevent,

the objects must be attached to
the safety lanyard.
 The old panels should be
brought to the ground
periodically to avoid over-
stacking of panels on the roof.
6. Gas cutting and Death, Fire, Explosion or Injury to the workers 4 2 H  Eye protection, gloves, and 2 2 M HSE Manager
burning Burns and Ill Effects on involved in the suitable clothing to be worn. Site/Project
Health activity.  Ensure all staff who undertake Engineer/Superviso
cutting/burning duties are rs/Employees/Empl
competent to do so. oyer
 Hot work is to be supervised
closely and undertaken only
under A Hot Work. Permit
issued by Safety officer.
 Flashback arresters and non-
return valves must be fitted to
gas hoses and bottles.
 Hose lengths should be kept to
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Demolition Work

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a minimum
 Make sure that the area is
isolated
 Keep the area clean such that
no
 machines or materials are HSE Manager
Major Injury to stored in the area Site/Project
The collapse of block wall on
7. Block Wall person, or property 4 2 H  Keep adequate signboards. 2 2 M Engineer/Superviso
material or Person
damage  The Excavators and its operator rs/Employees/Empl
to be 3rd party certified oyer
 Spray water periodically to
avoid dust pollution
 Remove the concrete waste
periodically
8. Soft Stripping Minor Injury Physical injury and 4 2 H  Toolbox talks to be given before
hand injury to the commencing the activity
workers involved.  Suitable PPE likes Safety shoes
and safety gloves to be worn by
the workers.
 Ear protection is to be provided
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Demolition Work

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for the workers.

 All debris is to be segregated
and stockpiled by the plant
ready for disposal.
 Serious injury, death due
to the person being
 Strictly comply with the PTW
knocked by crane part
system.
 Unstable ground causes
 All the crane operators and
the machine to tip over
riggers must have Govt. /State’s
and trap the operator or
approved 3rd party certificate. HSE Manager
other workers.
 Ensure all safety and Site/Project
Use of crane for  High wing causing loss of Equipment damage,
9. 4 4 H operational instructions are 2 2 M Engineer/Superviso
lifting. control of load personal injury
followed as per the MS. rs/Employees/Empl
 An unauthorized person
 Only Govt. /State’s approved oyer
using the crane.
third-party riggers would be
 Load falling due to
authorized to give the signal.
improper securing
 Work will not be permitted if

wind speed reaches 30 KM/HR


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Demolition Work

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 A competent supervisor must

monitor the working area to
ensure that the proper
procedure of demolition is
followed as mentioned in MS
 Full-body Harness must be
worn by the worker, where
there is a tendency of falling
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 Trip, slip, fall from height.
All the workers Site/Project
Demolition of the  Overexposed to vibration.  Suitable PPE likes safety shoes
10. involved in the 4 4 H 2 2 M Engineer/Superviso
area.  Dust generated during and safety gloves to be worn by
activity. rs/Employees/Empl
demolition. workers.
oyer
 Dust masks are to be provided
for the workers involved in the
activity.
 Workers handling
Hilti/Jackhammers must be
given ample time to recover
from the impact of this
equipment.
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Demolition Work

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 Spray Water periodically to

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avoid dust pollution
Site/Project
Respiratory Problems, Poor  Provide dust mask to Labors as
11. Dust Pollution Workers health issues 4 4 H Engineer/Superviso
Visibility per the requirement
rs/Employees/Empl
 Provide Goggles to laborers as
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per the requirement
12. Noise Pollution Noise emitted during All the workers 4 4 H  Noise is to be controlled and 2 2 M HSE Manager
demolition work. involved in the reduced to as low as is Site/Project
activity. reasonably practical through Engineer/Superviso
the careful selection of plants rs/Employees/Empl
and method of demolition. oyer
 When noise is believed to be
above 80 dBA (i.e. when you
have to raise your voice to be
heard two meters away).
 Appropriate hearing protection
to be issued and worn.
 Provide information,
instruction, and supervision on
when and how to correctly use
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Demolition Work

Department Document Ref. No. Issue Date Revision

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hearing protection
 Debris collection and disposal
must be supervised to avoid
congestion of the working area. HSE Manager
congestion Site/Project
Accumulation of waste/ Slip, trip, and fall
13. Housekeeping 4 2 H  Housekeeping shall be provided 2 2 M Engineer/Superviso
working area congestion hazards.
as the work is - going where rs/Employees/Empl
accumulated debris is to be oyer
removed to sustain a workable
area.
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Demolition Work

Department Document Ref. No. Issue Date Revision

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OSH Risk Matrix

Consequence
Probability
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/Almost Certain
5 10 15 20 25
(5)
15 - 25 Extreme Risk Activity or Industry Should Not Proceed in Current Form

Activity or Industry should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject
8 - 12 High Risk
to detailed OSH Assessment

4-6 Moderate Risk Activity or industry can operate subject to management & Modification

1-3 Low Risk No Action Required Unless Escalation of Risk is Possible

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Department Document Ref. No. Issue Date Revision

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Health and Safety

1. In case of Near Miss, Accidents or Emergencies call – (HSE In-charge)

2. This Standard Risk Assessment may be revised to suit the site condition.

3. All persons will familiarize themselves and conform to project HSE rules and requirements and wear Basic PPE (Hard Hat, High-Viz Vest, and Steel Toe
Safety Shoes) at all times – use additional PPE required by the job.
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4. Only trained and certified operators shall operate vehicles and mobile construction machinery. Proof of competence will be available with the operator at
all times for site verification

5. Use of mobile phones during working hours is prohibited, except for emergency reporting only.

6. No eating, smoking, and sleeping at the construction worksite. Use the facilities provided on-site

7. Do not use defective PPE, tools, machinery, or equipment – get them replaced before you start your work

8. Report all near misses and accidents immediately to HSE In-charge and your work leader

9. Work leaders are accountable for the behavior of their operatives

10. Conduct a Tool Box Talk, Risk Assessment Review, or issue safety instructions before the start of the day’s work.

11. Copy of this Risk Assessment available on site

Environmental
1. All waste materials will be removed daily from the wok area and transferred to the designated waste skip

2. All Hazardous waste shall be immediately removed as per UAE regulation and dispatched slip maintained.
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Demolition Work

Department Document Ref. No. Issue Date Revision

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Activity: Approved by: