AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

RISK ASESSEMENT
Kochi Metro Rail Project Phase-2

Project Name: Contract KBC 3: Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct and Elevated stations viz. Palarivattom Junction. Palarivattom
Bypass, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala, Padamughal, Kakkanad, Cochin SEZ, Chlttethukara, Kinfra and lnfopark {excludlng architectural finishes,
building services, link bridges and entry-exit structures) from chainage +60 M to chainage +10640 M.of phase II of Kochi Metro Raill Project
from JLN Stadium to lnfopark via Kakkanad.

Prepared By Review By Approved By

Revision
Sr. No. Date
No.
(Manager HSE.) (Project Manager) KMRL

(GM Projects)
01 01/08/2024 R0 Dr NISANTH THULASIDAS Mr Batchu Sudheer Babu
 Doc. Ref. No.: AFCONS/GMRCL/HIRA/ 33.05 Rev. 01
RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
CONTRACTOR NAME:- AFCONS RISK ASSESSMENT FOR: Gantry crane erection
Assessed by:- R A Team,Dr Nisanth Thulasidas Madhavan Contract: KBC 3-Kochi Metro PHASE-2
Approved by : -Project Manager Date: 17-03-23
R = Risk (Likelihood x
KEY: L = Likelihood S = Severity
Severity)
RISK L = Low priority to be implemented when resources H = High priority to be acted
M = Medium priority to be scheduled as soon as practicable.
RANKING: allow. on immediately.
Risk Revised
Population at
Task/Element Potential Hazards Rating Control Measures Rating
Risk
L S R L S R

Ensure everyone has Workmen, 1. Job Specific Tool Box Talk prior to commencement of work.
General
attended the training and engineer/ 2. Engage competent workers at the job.
Induction,
is competent to perform supervisor 3. Ensure adequate and competent supervision.
Training&
the job. Otherwise, the operators/ 2 3 M 1 3 L
Supervision 4. Brief Method Statement and HIRA to all workers and staff engaged in Gantry
supervisor or the worker Rigger/
himself is considered as a Helpers/ Crane erection work.
hazard. khalasi 5., Engage competent & experienced crane operator, signal man &rigger.

1. Drive slowly and fallow all driving rule.

2. Ensure engagement of trained and experienced drivers/operator
3. Monitoring for the rash driving by imposing penalty for violation.
4. Ensure the vehicle is always following prescribed speed limit.
5. Ensure vehicles should be loaded as per the loading capacity specified by the
Rash driving,
manufacturer and materials should not projected from the trailer bed.
Overloading of trailer, Operators/
Transportation 6. Ensure proper supervision.
Inadequate space for Rigger/
of Gantry 3 3 M 7. Consider condition of road before loading the vehicle. 1 3 L
movement for vehicles, Helpers/
components 8. Ensure adequate space for maneuvering the equipment /vehicle
Poor visibility due to dust khalasi
9. Provide Traffic Marshal near to loading, unloading and access/agree point of
or fog.
barricading.
10. Tie the material properly with trailer bed.
11. Move the vehicle in adequate space.
12. Follow road safety rules.
13. Use of PPE’s for the worker/operators i.e. safety shoes, safety helmet,
 reflective jacket
14. Do not allow movement of vehicle during dense fog/dust.

1.
Use 3rd party certified lifting equipment and gears.
2.
Prepare detailed Lift Plan and get it approved from concern authority.
3.
Take Lifting work permit before start of the activity.
4.
Ensure presence of competent engineer for supervision.
Crane collapse / overturn 5.
Automatic Safe Load Indicator of crane should be in functional condition.
due to instability 6.
No lifting job would be done during rains, heavy wind, and dense fog.
Snapping of load from 7.
Erection area shall be cordoned off.
crane hook Workmen, 8.
Ensure no man movement below the suspended load.
engineer/ 9.
Inspect the crane parking area for any underground utilities and ground
Use of untested lifting
Gantry Leg supervisor stability.
erection by gears operators/ 3 3 M 10. Ensure slings, wire rope, D-shackle used are of appropriate capacity, tested 1 3 L
mobile crane Failure of lifting gears Rigger/ &checked for any defects.
Failure of CPB Helpers/ 11. To prevent overturning of leg provide adequate support from both side of the
Fall of loose material khalasi leg& anchor with firm anchorage point as per approved design/lift plan.
Fall of unsupported leg. 12. Ensure stoppers are provided on both sides of leg wheel.
Slip and Trip 13. Provide safe access to reach on top of the leg platform.
Traffic Disturbance 14. Ensure effective communication system between crane operator and
signalman.
15. Maintain good housekeeping at workplace.
16. Ensure use of relevant PPEs and safety gadgets.
17. Ensure adequate illumination at work area.
1. Girder/Crab with guide rope.
2. Bolt the girder between flexible & rigid leg with fasteners with torque mentioned
in GA Drawing.
3. Ensure mobile crane shall hand the girder / crab until proper bolting/welding
completed
Lifting and Fall & slip of material Operators/
4. Provide appropriate choke/stopper at both sides of the leg.
placement of over personal may result Rigger/
into LTA or 3 3 M 5. Ensure safe access/egress. 1 3 L
girder & crab Helpers/
fatal 6. Use suitable PPE’s.
on the leg. khalasi
7. Do not stand bellow the suspended load.
8. Follow permit to work system for lifting, height and hot work.
9. Take permit to work from concern authority in case of road diversion.
10. Ensure employees used double lanyard full body safety harness while working at
height.
 1. Ensure no work underneath or walk across the suspended load.
2. Store the materials and hand tools at isolated & secured place.
3. Ensure use of toolkit/pouch.
Fixing of 4. Ensure lightning arrestor with proper earthling.
trolley, Fall man and materials Operators/ 5. Use double insulated flexible cable and it should be routed through RCCB.
Operators while fixing Rigger/ 6. Use 30M amp sensitivity of RCCB/ELCB.
3 3 M 1 3 L
cabin, Electric shock due to Helpers/ 7. Use IP-44 DB’s/ industrial Ext. Boards.
Electrical panel contact with cable wire. khalasi 8. Only trained and experienced persons allowed to perform the job
etc. 9. Ensure employees used double lanyard full body safety harness while
working at height
10. Ensure safety net and life line where ever applicable.
11. Use other relevant PPEs i.e. Safety helmet, safety shoes etc.
Uncertified Untested
/Lifting appliance
Workmen, 1.OCP FOR safe use of crane
Defective lifting
engineer/ 2.Use certified & tested lifting appliances by Competent person of MEGA
Lifting/lowerin appliances /Unqualified
supervisor 3.All activities carried out in the presence of site in charge / supervisor
g of gantry crane operator /Lifting
operators/ 2 3 M 4. Crane operator must be qualified. 1 3 L
beam by operator by crane using
Rigger/ 5.Ensure lifting hook is provided with safety Latches, crane on firm footing
mobile crane improper accessories
Helpers/ while lifting
e.g. hooks without
khalasi
latches, kink rope
etc./Unbalanced Load
1. OCP FOR Welding, Cutting, Fabrication
Arc welding, Fire hazard, Explosion 2. Trained person must perform this operations
Welder/ 3. Fire extinguishers must be available during work
gas welding Damage to eyes/ 3 3 M 1 3 L
Helpers 4. Keep flammable material away
and cutting inhalation of Gases
5. Use of Welding shield and apron by Welders
Workmen,
Working with
engineer/ 1.OCP FOR Hand Tool & Power Tool
portable power
supervisor
tools for nut Electrical hazards
operators/ 3 3 M 2.Use appropriate dust mask and hand gloves while handing power tools (Drilling 1 3 L
bolt /Noise Machine)
Rigger/
opening/fixing 3.All power tools with double Earthing or doubly insulated
Helpers/
etc.
khalasi
 1. Permit to work, proper access to inspection platform.
2. Secure all tools & machine while working at height using tool bags and tag
lines.
3. Tool box, scrap box shall be used to collect /store materials and throwing of
materials must never be allowed.
4. Use PPE like full body harness, life line, helmets,
5. Safety shoes, etc.
6. Obtain the permit before starting the work at height above 3m.
Working at
7. Fall arrest and safety nets, etc., must be installed.
height Falling
8. Provide adequate working space (min.0.6m).
from height, Falling from height/ Workmen,
9. Tie / weld working platform with fixed support.
falling of any falling of any object from supervisors, 3 3 M 1 3 L
10. Use roof top walk ladder while working on a Slopping roofs.
object from height engineers
11. Avoid movement on beams.
height.
12. Keep the work place neat and clean.
.
13. Remove the scrap immediately.
14. Do not throw or drop materials or equipment from
15. Height. I.e. do not bomb materials.
16. All tools to be carried in a tool- kit Bag or on working platform.

17. Remove scrap from the planks.

18. Ensure wearing of helmet by the workers working at lower levels.

Electrical Hand injuries, poor 1. Electrical installations shall be fitted by competent person.
Workmen 3 3 M 2. LOTO shall be followed while fitting. 1 3 L
installations ergonomics, cut
3. Appropriate PPE shall be used.
1. Whole operation shall be carried in competent supervision.
Workmen, 2. Un-authorized entry shall be restricted.
Fall of material, hit by 3. While carrying test for overload, appropriate distance shall be maintained.
Load test engineer/ 3 3 M 1 3 L
object 4. Only competent person shall perform the load test and post load inspections.
supervisor
5. In case of high speed winds a tag wire from both sides shall be used to give
stability.
Insufficient Workmen, 1. Maintain proper illumination in the work area, that is 325(30) lx.
illumination,
Erection area engineer/ 2. Pathways, exits and in stair cases.
Illumination Pathways, exits and supervisor 3 3 M 3. Ensure localised illumination. 1 3 L
stairs operators/
not properly 4. Ensure general illumination levels at least 20% of
illuminated. Rigger/ 5. Localised illumination level.
 General illumination Helpers/ 6. Ensure proper maintenance of illumination systems.
too low khalasi 7. Ensure comfort levels for general working.
compared to localised 8. Ensure periodical medical check-ups.
illumination.
1. Maintain proper illumination in the work area, that is 325(30) lx.
2. Proper monitoring to be done in night shift.
Workmen, 3. Maintain strict sleep schedule, make sleep a priority.
Physical condition, low engineer/ 4. Ensure all employees are aware of the dangers coming to and from
supervisor
illumination, fatigue, work due to fatigue.
Night work operators/ 3 3 M 1 3 L
Long working hours. Rigger/
5. Allow workers to have regular rests throughout their shift.
Stress. Helpers/ 6. Ensure all workers are wearing the correct PPE i.e. hard hats, High
khalasi Visibility jacket and shoes. etc.

Matrix for Risk Assessment

SEVERITY
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2 LOW
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L
3 MEDIUM
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H 4
O
O HIGH
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