Risk Assessment

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Department Document Ref. No. Issue Date Revision
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Company Name: Emirates Driving Company Prepared by:

Dismantling, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of New
Functional Area/SOW: Approved by:
AC Units at EDC AUH-Block G/New Tower.

Risk Rating Residual

What further action is
S/N Activities Who might be harmed and Existing Controls Risk Action by
P S R necessary?
how? P S R
 Where required platforms, with
guardrails to be used. Project Manager/
Serious or even fatal injury Sufficient Step-Ups to be available,
 Conduct a PEP talk before Engineer
Falling from could occur if an operator falls all-in good condition.
1 5 5 25 loading/unloading. 1 5 5 Project
height from a height. Others working Where required platforms, with
 Proper supervision Supervisor
below are also at risk. guardrails to be used.
 Use of safety boots and hard QHSE Officer
hats
2 Falling objects  Operative 3 5 15  Materials are not stored at height  Job description to be made for 2 3 6 Project Manager/
 Contractor unless required. every single worker briefed and be Engineer
 All reasonably practicable measures taken signatures, work instruction Project
are taken to avoid falling objects should be made for all those Supervisor
(fences, barriers, and toe boards). machines which can entangle QHSE Officer
 Areas, where objects may fall person, briefing PTB/TBT should be
directly below and surrounding the given to workers and signs be taken,
scaffolding, are cordoned off whilst  Better communication should be
scaffolding is being made between the project
erected/dismantled. All Operatives engineer, line manager and site
and site visitors must always wear supervisors.
safety helmets during the erection  such hazard-related machines
and dismantling of the scaffolding.  Risk assessment should be reviewed
 Scaffolding is to be constructed as within a short time and maximum
per design. support be given to reduce manual
 All work will be stopped if these handling; first aid training should be
conditions are not met. given to alone working persons
 Scaffolding will be inspected by the  Properly trained persons should
scaffolding supervisor and signed off work at height, risk assessment is
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done work instructions to be

introduced and special protection
before handover
systems such as safety nets should
be installed.

 All operators wear safety boots

– ‘no boots, no job’ policy.
All operators wear safety boots – Good housekeeping, e.g., debris
‘no boots, no job’ policy.  put in a skip, brush available to
Good housekeeping, e.g., debris use to keep the work area clear.
All operators, and tradesmen put in a skip, brush available to use  All trailing cables in the work Project Manager/
nearby, may suffer sprains, to keep the work area clear. area were hung up or otherwise Engineer
3 Slips and trips. bruising or fractures if they trip 5 3 15 All trailing cables in the work area kept out of harm’s way. 1 3 3 Project
over objects, such as work were hung up or otherwise kept  Safe route to job agreed with Supervisor
debris, or slip-on spillages. out of harm’s way. site manager based on on-site QHSE Officer
Safe route to job agreed with site health and safety plan.
manager based on on-site health  Manager to check on-site
and safety plan. housekeeping during visits.
Include in site induction before
beginning work on day one.
 Suitable fire extinguisher kept in
the site office and welfare
block. Project Manager/
Suitable fire extinguisher kept in
All operatives in the vicinity  Good housekeeping is Engineer
the site office and welfare block.
4 Fire/explosion could suffer from smoke 3 5 15 monitored by the supervisor. 1 5 5 Project
Good housekeeping is monitored
inhalation or burns.  Supervisor to brief all workers Supervisor
by the supervisor.
on the first day on emergency QHSE Officer
arrangements agreed with the
principal contractor.
Operators risk injury, Where possible, mechanical means  Where possible, mechanical Project Manager/
particularly to the back, from to be used to transport materials. means to be used to transport Engineer
Manual
5 lifting and handling heavy or 5 4 20 Where the movement requires materials. 1 4 4 Project
handling awkward objects, e.g., Pipe short distances, operatives will use  Where the movement requires Supervisor
sections. barrows or where this risk is the short distances, operatives will QHSE Officer
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use barrows or where this risk is

the minimal passage of
materials between numbers of
minimal passage of materials
operatives.
between numbers of operatives.
 All materials will be below the
All materials will be below the
recommended guidelines for
recommended guidelines for
manual handling lifting the
manual handling lifting the weight
weight of 25kg.
of 25kg.
 Remind operatives of the safe
system of work at site
induction.
 All hot works areas are to be
cleared of any debris, fire
Hot works areas are to be cleared extinguishers are to be always
of any debris, fire extinguishers are kept close, and fire blankets
to be always kept close, and fire used where needed. Hot works Project Manager/
Operators and nearby blankets used where needed. Hot permits will be in place and hot Engineer
6 Hot works tradesmen are at risk from 3 4 12 works permits will be in place and works guidelines will be 1 4 4 Project
burns/fire. hot works guidelines will be adhered to. Smoke alarms are Supervisor
adhered to. Smoke alarms are to to be isolated locally. QHSE Officer
be isolated locally. Firewatcher is to be appointed
who will check for smouldering
material for no less than 1 hour
after hot work is completed
Management monitor tools for  Management monitor tools for
deterioration through use. Tools to deterioration through use.
be replaced when necessary. Tools to be replaced when
Use of hand Project Manager/
Operatives were instructed on the necessary.
Engineer
tools – Injuries Operatives could suffer injuries correct method of use and  Operatives were instructed on
7 3 4 12 1 4 4 Project
to hands, feet, when using hand tools. maintenance requirements at the correct method of use and
Supervisor
body, and eyes induction. maintenance requirements at
QHSE Officer
Suitable eye protection is to be induction.
provided whenever there is a risk  Suitable eye protection is to be
of flying objects or pieces of the provided whenever there is a
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risk of flying objects or pieces of

the tool breaking off.
tool breaking off.
 Sharp tools to remain sheathed
when not in use.
 A pre-use check is conducted by
users.
 All electrical equipment brought
to the site must have been
electrically tested.
 Ensure that workers know how
Site manager to supply 110 v
to use the electrical equipment Project Manager/
Operatives and others risk temporary supplies.
safely. Engineer
potentially fatal injuries if they The staff know to check all cables,
8 Electricity 4 5 20  Ensure there are no trailing 1 5 5 Project
receive a shock from faulty leads etc. of all powered tools/
cables that can cause people to Supervisor
electrical equipment. equipment before use, and to
trip or fall. QHSE Officer
report all faults to their supervisor.
 Stop using the equipment
immediately if it appears faulty
– have it checked by a
competent person.
 Consider using a residual
current device
 Careful location
 Sufficient outlets to support the
range of equipment normally
used. Use extension leads and
Agreement with site manager that Project Manager/
adaptors only where necessary.
Good welfare facilities reduce staff may use site welfare facilities Engineer
 Leads length and rated high
9 Welfare the risk of dermatitis, help with 4 3 12 – toilets, washing facilities with hot 1 5 5 Project
enough for the job.
good hygiene etc. and cold water and mess Supervisor
 Use of cable covers where
room/kitchen. QHSE Officer
cables are a trip hazard.
 Use one adaptor per socket
only, adaptors should not be
plugged into adaptors
10 Commissioning  Exposure to dust/debris 3 3 3 Cuts, abrasions, eye injuries and  Persons not required to be in 1 3 3 Project Manager/
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the vicinity of the duct outlets

will be kept out of the area
 Dust masks, gloves and eye
protection to be worn by those
 Unintended falls of in the vicinity of duct outlets
material/tools/debris during commissioning
 Muscular skeletal injuries  Ducting system cleaned Engineer
 Cuts/abrasions
breathing difficulties regularly during installation and Project
System Poor handling technique Sharp
Death or serious injury immediately before Supervisor
or jagged edges.
commissioning QHSE Officer
Those near ducting outlet
Persons doing the work  Warning signs to be placed
AC Technicians around duct outlets during
system commissioning Refer to
risk assessment for specific
lifting equipment used

 All Personnel equipment Shall

be worn by workmen.
 Fall of men from
 Sufficient workmen / Rigger
Ladder/scaffold.
 Those near ducting outlet shall be engaged for unloading Project Manager/
 Fall of material
Persons doing the work of Units. Engineer
Installation from Height.
11 4 2 2  Physical injuries (head,  Use of safety helmets, Shoes, 2 1 2 Project
of Units  Injury from using
foot hand) Florescent Supervisor
a hack saw cutter etc.
 Jacket and other relevant PPEs QHSE Officer
 Dust, debris and
ensured for all workers.
Splinters
Tools and material shall not be
scattered
 Fall of men from Project Manager/
Falling from height physical injuries  All Personnel equipment Shall
Installation Of Engineer
 Ladder/scaffold. Head and foot Injuries due to be worn by workmen.
12 Insulation 2 4 4 1 3 1 Project
 Allergy due to falling of objects Skin allergy & rash  Gloves should be used and skin
Supervisor
the material in case of rock Asthma should not be exposed to the QHSE Officer
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insulation material.
 Use of safety helmets, Shoes,
Safety belts, and other relevant
wool. PPEs ensured for all workers.
 Dust, debris and Splinters. Tools and materials shall not be
scattered around the workplace
and shall be neatly stacked in a
convenient location.

 A pre-use check conducted by

users
 All electrical equipment brought
on to the site must have been
electrically tested.
Operatives and others risk  Ensure that workers know how
potentially fatal injuries if they to use the electrical equipment Project Manager/
Use of receive a shock from faulty safely. Engineer
Electrical shock, Burns and fire
13 electrical 2 4 4 electrical equipment or while  Ensure there are no trailing 1 3 3 Project
equipment working with live electrical sources. cables that can cause people to Supervisor
QHSE Officer
trip or fall. Stop using the
equipment immediately if it
appears faulty – have it checked
by a competent person.
Consider using a residual
current device

Operatives and others risk Any unsafe electrical items Project Manager/
potentially fatal injuries if they Engineer
Electrical shock, Electrical shock, Burns and fire removed from use to secure
14 2 4 4 receive a shock from faulty 1 3 1 Project
Burns and fire location until properly
electrical equipment or while Supervisor
working with live electrical sources repaired/disposed of Visual QHSE Officer
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inspections of electrical
equipment before use. No one
must be permitted to bring
their electrical equipment onto
the premises unless that
equipment has been electrically
tested.

 The work permit shall be

obtained
 Fall of duct  Ensure tie rod not overloaded
 Fall of cable tray from the  Closed supervision
height  A safety harness with double
 Exposed insulation material lane yard
Project Manager/
(Asbestos)  It must be ensured that all
Enabling Work Engineer
 Sharp edges workmen’s wearing required
15 (Electrical Cable Electrical shock, Burns and fire 4 3 4 4 2 4 Project
 Tripping hazard PPEs
& AC Duct) Supervisor
 Fall from height  Proper housekeeping should
QHSE Officer
 Fire be maintained
 Burn  Insulation material should be
 Electrocution disposed of as per the waste
disposal plan. Appropriate fire
extinguishers should be in
place
 Fall of men from  Those doing work near or  All Personnel equipment Shall
Ladder/scaffold. beneath the dismantling be worn by workmen. Sufficient
 Fall of material activity. workmen / Rigger shall be Project Manager/
 Cuts, abrasions, eye injuries engaged for dismantling and Engineer
Dismantle from Height.
16 3 3 9 and breathing difficulties. uploading of Units/material. 1 2 2 Project
of AC Units  Injury from using.  Death or serious Use of safety helmets, Shoes, Supervisor
a hack saw cutter etc.  Physical injuries (head, foot and Florescent Jackets and QHSE Officer
 Dust, debris and hand) other relevant PPEs ensured for
Splinters  Asthma all workers. Tools and materials
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shall not be scattered.

Equipment to be used:
Hard Hat, Safety Goggles, Ear Protection, High-Visibility Vest, Gloves, Steel-Toed Boots, Respirator/Mask, Welding PPE, Revision No.: Revised Date:
Safety Harness, Safety Belt, Fire Extinguisher, Safety Signage, Chemical-Resistant Gloves, Lockout/Tag out Equipment, Fall
NA NA
Arrest System, Safety Netting
Potential Hazards / Conditions considered (Tick Box) Persons at Risk
Fall From Height ☒ Falling of Materials ☒ Subcontractors ☒ Public ☐

Electricity ☒ Slips/Tripping ☒ Employees ☒ Visitors ☐

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Respiratory / Berating
☒ Safety Helmet ☒ ☒ Gloves ☒ Goggles ☐ Full Body Safety Harness
Apparatus

☒ Safety Boots ☒ Overalls ☒ Masks ☐ Ear Plugs/ Defenders ☐ Others, if any

Mandatory HSE requirements (Tick Box)
Proper Tools/ Proper Barricade & Warning Sign in The
☒ Safety Induction ☒ Proper PPE ☒ Work Permit ☒ ☒
Equipment Affected area
Proper
☒ Tool Box Talk ☒ Safe Work Place ☒ ☒ Pre-Task Briefings ☐ Others, if any
Supervision
Risk Level: H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) | M (MEDIUM –Potential to cause loss time injury) | L (LOW- An injury treatable with First Aid)
Likelihood (L) Severity (S) Class of risk (L*S) RISK MATRIX Note:
Improbable Negligible High = 15-25 5 5 10 15 20 25 1. Risk assessment must be addressed
LIKELIHOOD (L)

Remote Minor 4 4 8 12 16 20 to workers by the worker in charge

Probable Reportable Medium = 07-14 3 3 6 9 12 15 before starting a job.
Occasional Serious 2 2 4 6 8 10 2. Risk assessment is a continuous
Low = 01-06 1 1 2 3 4 5 process hence to be reviewed
1 2 3 4 5 depending on the activity and risk
SEVERITY (S) involved

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OSH Risk Matrix

Persons
Probability Severity 5 4 3 2 1
at Risk
L. Pr. Po. R. Imp. 1-6
Acceptable
P – Public Likely (L.) 5 5 C 25 20 15 10 5

E – Employee Probable (Pr.) 4 4 Ma 20 16 12 8 4

C – Contractor Possible (Po.) 3 3 R 15 12 9 6 3 8-25

Not Acceptable
V – Visitor Remote (R.) 2 2 S 10 8 6 4 2

Improbable (I.) 1 1 Mi 5 4 3 2 1

*P=Probability | S=Severity | R=Risk

PROBABILITY = Likely (5) Probable (4) Possible (3) Remote (2) Improbable (1)

SEVERITY = Catastrophic (5) Major (4) Reportable (3) Serious (2) Minor (1) RISK = PROBABILITY x SEVERITY

* Residual risk is the level of risk that remains after suitable and sufficient control measures are introduced

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