HSE Risk Assessment

(Night Shift)
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Company Name: China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East LLC.
Project Title: Baniyas North Development – Phase 3
Work Description: Risk Assessment for Soil Improvement Works (Night Shift)

Risk Level Low/ Action to be Taken to Reduce Risk Residual risk

Risk Classification Revised Risk Classification
Medium/ High Low/ Medium/
S/N Activity Element Significant Potential Hazards High
Risk Rating
PROBABILITY PROBABILITY Risk Rating (R)
Severity (S) (R) Severity (S)
(P) (P) PXS
PXS
The General Unplanned work execution  Comply with legal, contract, local, authorities and method of
Requirements, Prior to without adequate safety statement requirements along with manufacturer recommendation of
start the activity. arrangement - Injuries due to tools.
unsafe work execution or unsafe  6-point mandatory PPE such as helmets, high viz jacket, coverall,
site condition gloves, goggles, safety shoe and face mask (EN/CE standard) and to be
provided for all site personnel, and specific to task to be provided for
concerned personnel
 Training/TBT to be given to all involved personnel regarding (RA, MS,
Chemical MSDS and PPE) and to be recorded through the site
foreman/engineer in presence of HSE rep.
 Reduce the human involvement for all tasks ALARP
 Do not use any homemade tools/platforms/unauthorized connections
 Only well trained, skilled labor and new personnel (shall be trained
first) are allowed to perform the works
 All works shall be carried out fulltime under supervision of supervisor
or foreman
 All tools, equipment, plant shall possess valid documentation as per
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1 local authority
 Comply with any instructions from client/engineer/contractor HSE rep
 Emergency contact details shall be posted at work locations
 Adequate signage shall be posted at work locations and to be in
adequate languages which can be understood by workforce
 Only perform the works of erection and dismantling and any high risk
works at day shift and minimize the night shift activities to the low risk
works
 Ensure that all works evolving in any ignition source – hot works are
running through adequate PTW
 MSDS shall be available for all chemicals at store, HSE documentation,
workplace and first aid center
 During unfavorable weather condition (Humidex exceeding 54 degrees
Celsius {TWL less than 115} / wind speed exceeding 38 kmph /
Visibility less than 50 m / heavy rains etc.) work shall be suspended
 Physical/Social distancing shall be maintained at all times as COVID 19
control measures

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 Face mask shall be worn and properly used at all times

 COVID 19 awareness training for all employees
 OSHAD CoP and Aldar EHSMS Rev.06 shall be complied for all activities
performed on site.
 All hazard control measures prescribed in this Risk Assessment is
issued as a work instruction to be implemented by site supervision.
 PTW shall be apply for all high-risk Activity.
 All chemical shall be kept in sunshade designated place with signage.
 Do a tool box talk with all site supervise\or, operators and operatives.
Explain these control measures to all relevant operatives.
 Housekeeping to be done and workplace to be made safe prior to
leaving the workplace
 All person and vehicle person comply with site HSE rules & regulation.
Project team has to comply CSCEC project HSE plan.
 Appropriate PPE are provided and worn by operatives.
 Work area is kept cleaned.
 No simultaneous activity in same area especially hot Work.
 Portable Fire extinguisher shall be readily available near all ignition
source. Emergency contact numbers to be displayed in prominent
places
 Trained banks man with red uniform, helmet whistle and flags
 Emergency preparedness shall be ensured

 Vehicles and plants on site shall be driven by authorised persons with

valid documents (licence appropriate to the vehicle driven, 3rd party
Working near site haul road, certificates for operating plants etc..)
vehicular movement on site,  All vehicles and plants operated on site shall have valid documents
pedestrian crossing/movement (registration, 3rd party test certificates)
near site haul road,  Pre deployment inspection to be done by authorised person, pre-use
run over by vehicles, inspection by the operator/driver including walk around inspection
collision, overturning vehicles,
before starting the movement first time and any time after stopped
poorly maintained site roads,
unauthorised driving, for long time.
over speeding, poorly maintained  All systems (horn, brakes, reverse horn, mirror, turn indicators, brakle
vehicles, faulty safety systems lights etc..) shall be in proper working condition all the time.
(brakes, lights et.),  Traditional dressing / loose clothing shall not be allowed while working
2 Site Traffic poor visibility from cabin due to 4 5 20 H 1 3 3 L
or driving on site. Company uniforms or work wear or proper pants
unclean wind screen or due to the
and shirt / T-shirt shall be worn.
use of curtains or blinds,
severe weather (fog, sand storm,  All plants and vehicles shall be parked in safe position in authorised
rain, high humidity etc.), parking area and the cabins to be locked after turning off the engine,
leakage of fuel or oil, waste keys shall not be left on the vehicle.
dumped after vehicle  Site haul roads shall be properly prepared with sufficient width and
maintenance on site. maintained including signage, watering for duct suppression,
Fatality or serious injury, minor
barricading as far as possible.
injury, land contamination, fire,
 Pedestrian walkway and crossing to be demarcated and maintained.
property damage  Speed limit shall be imposed with signage and speed humps, over
speeding to be checked
 Reversing to be restricted to minimum, reverse alarm shall be fitted on
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all site vehicles

 Flagman shall be provided to control movement of site vehicles and
plants.
 No major maintenance allowed on site.
 Use drip trays during fuelling and minor maintenance.
 Fire extinguisher shall be available on all plants and vehicles. Drivers
should be trained on basic firefighting techniques during induction.
 Emergency procedures (actions in the event of an accidents, fire or
any such emergency) should be briefed to all operators and drivers.
 All plant operators and drivers shall undergo Occupational Health
Screening as per OSHAD SF CoP 5.0
 Any spillage shall be immediate cleaned up and contaminated soil to
be removed from the area.
 No waste products from vehicle or plant maintenance shall be
disposed off in open area.

 Adequate supervision.
 Utilization of Trained & competent workmen.
• Site personnel unaware of 2 4 8 H  Proper TBT before start of shift 1 4 4 M
potential hazards  Briefing of MS & RA.
 Briefing of emergency procedure.

 Ensuring adequate lighting availability at site.

Inadequate Lighting
 Minimum 100 lux lighting to be provided in work area and near to
Can lead to misguidance and
toilets & walkways as well.
incidents
 Standby lighting & technician’s availability during working
3 4 12 H hours. 1 3 3 L
 Presence of good illuminating source tower lights and warning
reflective signage’s and proper supervision. Competent and
experienced work force.
Working during Night
3 shift Plant Movement  All vehicle movements shall be controlled by Flagmen.
Workmen Hit by Equipment due  Flagmen equipped with light stick (Red & Green) for visibility.
to inadequate illumination.  No vehicle shall be moved without Signal man.
3 4 12 H  Providing adequate lighting with tower lights. 1 4 4 M

Property or Equipment damage  Activity area is Fully barricaded.

due to collisions.  Beacon light and Reverse alarm are provided.

 Issue of communication system to all night duty personnel and a

Lone working
coordinator at night
Stress, Health issues, tiredness
 Cooking / open fire / open burning of materials are to be strictly
prohibited.
Bites from snakes, Insects and 2 3 6 M  Illumination of the area /. 1 3 3 L
venomous reptiles,  Torch light shall be provided to security personnel to watch out
while walking outside the office.
 First aid box should be provided and maintained.
 Whistle shall be provided to security personnel

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 Adequate supervision coverage under deployment of competent

Engineers/ EHS Personnel.
 No worker shall be allowed to work alone.
 As far as possible, personnel movements in operational areas needs
to be minimized.

Emergency preparedness  Standby vehicle should be available at site during night work
 Emergency contact numbers to be displayed at all locations
Fire, Minor & Major Injury
 Third party approved first aider should be available during the night
shift
Bites from snakes, Insects and  Escape routes shall be kept free from obstruction and trip hazards at
venomous reptiles, all times
 Emergency lights to arranged in case of power failure
4 2 3 6 M  All escape routes should be sufficiently lit for people to see their 1 3 3
way out safely.
 check the operation of emergency lighting units at least monthly
 Ensure fire wardens in place and fully trained in their duties and
responsibilities.
 All works will be stopped and staff/workmen will be assembled in
nearest assembly point.

 Ensure all personnel are administered with initial and booster doses of
Any of the Covid vaccines (approved by the UAE Government) and
have completed 14 days since then.
 All personnel on site shall undergo PCR test at 14 days interval.
 Personnel working in the PMO should conduct the PCR once in 7 days.
 Maintain social distancing and hand sanitising / washing with soap (for
20secs) frequently especially after using common areas, toilets, door
handles etc..
 Always wear face masks and maintain personal hygiene.
 Do not touch the face unless hands are sanitised
 Avoid sharing pen, towel, food etc.
Site personnel suffering from  Avoid hand shake, hugging or sitting in close contact
Covid-19 or its variant infection  Do not remove masks while indoor spaces with other people other
5 Covid-19 pandemic 5 4 20 H 2 3 6 M
resulting in serious health than people staying in the same house or rooms.
complications  Provide an isolation room on site for temporarily keeping personnel
who are suspected of having Covid infection or for those who are
confirmed cases till they are shifted to hospital or home isolation.
 Collect used masks, gloves, tissues in specific bins and dispose in
polythene bags.
 Report to Admin if any symptoms (cough, cold, fever or body pain)
shows up
 Report to Admin and take a PCR if you come in contact with a positive
Covid case.
 If the test result is positive after a PCR test, report to Admin, shift to
isolation room and follow latest UAE Government Covid protocol for
further proceedings including contact tracing.
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 No spitting, sneezing in open, cover the cough with tissue / shirt cuff

Collision during DC Major Injuries.  Banks-men to guide the rig within the area of work.
operations and  All movable equipment shall bear reverse alarm and must
Earthworks operations automatically engage when reverse gear is selected.
 Setting up a safety perimeter and placing Danger signboards along
with hazard warning lights, around the area of compaction
6 4 4 16 H  Ensure no one should be working near any working DC machine. 1 4 4 M
 Anyone who need to go to the work platform / operator should ensure
they contact the rig assistant for that machine. Rig assistant should
stop the machine by alerting the operator using the alarm system.
 If any unauthorized entry is observed by the rigger/rig assistant he
must stop them by alerting them using Red Flag / Whistle.

Projections of soil and Injuries  Minimize the number of personnel in work area
rock from compaction  All personnel must wear appropriate PPE at all times
7 works 4 2 8 H  Setting up a safety perimeter and placing signboards along with hazard 1 2 2 L
warning lights, around the area of compaction.
 Level the platform before & after DC works.

Instability of the Collapse of machine and serious  Stability of the ground shall be inspected Monitoring supervision and
Pounder and instability injury and fatality availability of rigger Trained competent and experienced operatives
8 of the compactor Loss and damage to property 4 3 12 H Third party certified machines shall be used 1 3 3 L
 Daily inspection of the lifting tools and machine must be present

Falling Objects from Injuries  Ensure no loose objects are on the top of pounder.
Pounder  Check the pounder frequently ensuring there is no cracks / loose
plates / loose nut & bolt
9 4 3 12 H  Ensure the split pin & sleeve is secured properly so that the pulley will 1 3 3 L
not come out of the pounder.
 Ensure the sand accumulated over the ponder is cleared before lifting
 Exclusion zones must be in place around the rig.

Hit with pounder Injury, Fatality  Ensure exclusion zone is made around the working platform.
 No one should go inside the barricading unless the machine is
stopped, and the operator is aware the personnel is approaching the
machine.
 Anyone who need to go to the exclusion zone /work platform /
operator should ensure they contact the rig assistant for that machine.
10 2 5 10 H Rig assistant should stop the machine by alerting the operator using 1 5 5 M
the alarm system.
 If any unauthorized entry is observed by the rigger/rig assistant, he
must stop them by alerting them using Red Flag / Whistle.
 Operator must refrain from using mobile phones while working in the
rig.
 Rigger/rig assistant should monitor and ensure operator is not using

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mobile phone/music system while operating the machine.

 Ensure Rope and slings are certified and used in accordance with
regulations
Snapping of the wire  Inspect the wire rope at regular intervals and change if found to be
11 Minor Injury 3 3 9 M 1 3 3 L
rope damaged.
 Follow Geoharbour wire rope changing procedure.

 Minimize the number of persons or production vehicles in the work

Fall of vehicles or area.
12 personnel in the DC Major Injuries. 3 4 12 H  Drive safely, respect speed limits & rules of the road. 1 3 3 L
 Grading operations at the end of the shift.
craters or excavations
 Barricade the area wherever necessary.

 Do a noise analysis and if found above 85db put sign boards.

Noise from DC works  Give tool box talks to all staffs on noise hazard and how to use ear
13 Minor Injury 3 2 6 M plugs / ear muff. 1 2 2 L
and testing operations
 Ear protection to be worn if the noise level is above 85db

 Do not keep any additional flammable /non-flammable materials

inside the engine compartment
 Ensure the equipment is serviced at a set frequency
 Ensure DCP fire extinguishers are available in the crane
 Operator & foreman should be trained to use the fire extinguisher
 Any leaks should be rectified immediately.
 Ensure all the hydraulic connections are intact and in good condition
14 Explosion / Fires Injuries, property damage 2 5 10 H  All leaks should be cleaned asap and repair the damage. 1 5 5 M
 Ensure the crimping of the hydraulic hoses are intact
 Ensure the electric cables are routed properly and in good condition
 Use only rig’s manufacturer approved spares.
 Ensure there is no over flow while refuelling
 In case of any over-heat indication, stop the machine and clear the
issue asap.

 Wear goggles. Cover nose and mouth with a mask

15 Sandstorm Injury 2 3 6 M  Outrun the storm 1 3 3 L
 Plan activities according to weather forecast

 Check for any loose materials, holding pins, safety pins before lifting
the boom.
 Maintain a safe distance from the working rig.
16 Flying Objects Injuries 4 3 12 M  Wear appropriate PPE’s 1 3 3 L
 Provide proper barricading
 Sign boards to be posted
 Exclusion zones must be in place

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 NEVER presume services to be absent from site

 Do not assume location/depth information to be accurate
 Do not assume cables are laid in straight lines.
 Do not mark the position of services using steel pins / steel rebars.
 Do not excavate with power tools or machinery within 1m of the
indicated position of a service cable or pipe
 Never assume unidentified services to be abandoned or harmless
 Always obtain all relevant service information from main contractor /
utility authorities prior to commencing work where possible.
 Observe the site for evidence of cables not shown on drawings
 Use location plan and cable detection device to locate services
accurately
17 Underground Utilities Injuries, equipment damage 2 3 6 M  Determine the depth of services by hand excavating trial pits. 1 3 3 L
 Use only spades or shovels when digging near suspected cables.
 Contact your manager or the utility for advice in dealing with exposed
pipes or cables
 Mark the line of underground services using paint / wooden pegs /
barricading
 Report any damage to the relevant utility and/or your manager
immediately
 Ensure a safe distance of minimum 5meters from any underground
utilities as the disturbances of compaction can affect the utility. If the
site conditions require to go closer than this must be carried out to a
specific method statement and approved by the Operations Manager.

 Ensure shaded rest shelters are provided for the workers near the rig.
 Ensure cool water is provided in the rest shelter.
 Provide isotonic solutions during summer.
18 Lack of Welfare facilities Heat stress, tiredness, fatigue 3 3 9 M  If there is no work people should take rest in the rest shelter. They 1 3 3 L
should not roam around the working platform.
 Provide toilets at a reasonable distance.

 Ensure all accurate communication has been communicated

Mis-leading information / Poor  Follow strictly as per the plan
19 Planning of task 2 3 6 M  Avoid short cuts of task(s) 1 3 3 L
Coordination
 Stick to the plan as per the require task(s).

 Ensure proper PPE (High Visibility Vest dust mask, Safety goggle)
 Ensure designated transportation roads
 Ensure flagman or spotter will be used to direct the movement.
Setting up of RIC  Operator should identify the access route before traveling the RIC
20 3 4 12 H 1 4 4 M
Machine Collisions / Accidental Striking Machine.
 The operator shall accept signals only from designated signal person
except for any emergency stop signal.

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 Barricade areas where the MACHINE is dropping the pounder.

 Signage must be posted” KEEP OUT RAPID IMPACT COMPACTION IS
ON
 ONGOING”
 No personnel are allowed to stand near the machine while moving
Rapid Impact down the pounder.
21 Unexpected movement of load 5 3 15 H 1 3 3 L
Compaction  Always make eye contact with the operator. Only one personnel to be
assigned for all communication and other concern for the activity.
 Where compaction is going on, personnel to be evacuated from the
area (10m radius).
 Banksman/Flagman deployment.

 Use Volt rating as per (OSHAD) ADEHSMS standards

 Authorized person only shall operate the power tools
 Ensure all power tools are properly insulated
22 Use of power tools Improper or inappropriate power 4 3 12 H  Ensure proper training of the users 1 3 3 L
tools  Ensure all personnel shall wear proper PPE.
 All portable power tools shall be inspected by competent person prior
to use.

Risk Grading Matrix

SEVERITY
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) 5 10 15 20 25

Absolutely Unacceptably High

15 - 25 Extreme Risk
Activity or process should not proceed in current form
Unacceptably High
8 - 12 High Risk Activity or process should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject to detailed EHS risk assessment

Acceptable but must be managed at “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP) Activity or process can operate subject to management and / or
4–6 Moderate Risk modification
Acceptable without required further action
1 -3 Low Risk
No action required unless escalation of risk is possible

Hierarchy of Control (Controls identified may be a mixture of the hierarchy in order to provide minimum operator exposure):
Elimination Eliminate the hazard.
Substitution Provide an alternative that is capable of performing the same task and is safer to use.

Engineering Controls Provide or construct a physical barrier or guard or technical measures

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Administrative Controls Develop policies, procedures practices and guidelines, in consultation with employees, to mitigate the risk. Provide training, instruction and supervision about the hazard.

Personal Protective Equipment Personal equipment designed to protect the individual from the hazard.

Date of next review (If applicable): 30/02/2023

Prepared By: Akula Prabhu Approved By: Paulsamy Loganathan

Designation: HSE Manager Designation: Sr. PM

Signature: ............................................................................................................. Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………..

Company’s Stamp: ……………………………………………………………..

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