Risk Assessment for Masonry Work

Project: WADI SAFAR GOLF COURSE Main Work Risk Assessment Ref: Risk Assessment for Masonry Work
Company Name: CITISCAPE Date: 02nd September 2024
Activity Name: Masonry Work Site Location WADI SAFAR GOLF COURSE MAIN WORK
Risk Rating without
Hazards Controlled by Residual Risk
Sr. No Task Harm control measures Control Measures
Identified whom
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 Arrange toolbox talks meetings with Site team
about the work methodology.
 Prior starting any activity Permit to work shall be
 Falling
 Unplanned obtained.
 Foot injuries
work Without  Proper PPEs must be given to all the workers.
Preparation for  Hand
01 following the 4x3 12  Proper supervision must be in place for all the Citiscape 3x1 03
the job injuries
Approved activities.
 Property
Procedure  Approved drawings must be followed by the
Damaged.
supervisors.
 All the people who will be engaged in that activity
should be safety inducted
02 Clearance of Unsafe Access Falling 4x3 12 Safe access must be provided for the working site. 3x1 3
work area Egress Foot Weather protected clear area of minimum 15 x15
Tripping injuries mt shall be set for unloading and storing the
Hazards Hand materials from containers.
Sharp Edges of injuries No material must be store or kept in the access to
material  Traffic avoid any slip trip hazard.
 Unwanted blocks Access signage must be posted at the access area.
material All the tools, equipment & material must be
stored properly in designated area.
Workplace shall be clean, and wastage must be
removed immediate after the activity.
All personnel working inside the workplace shall
wear reflector vest and clear safety goggles and
Safety shoes.
Avoid direct handling of sharp-edged items.
Properly use of hand gloves
Especial training and supervision of the workers.
Cover or otherwise protect sharp edges
Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wastage collection point shall be allocated, and all
the wastage must be stored in designated area

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only.
Adequate lighting shall be provided in the
workplace.
Emergency access shall not be blocked by
wastage.
Good housekeeping in the site can eliminate many
of situations where a fire can start.
Waste should move at interval and always at the
end of working day.
 The banksman will be available with the
machineries.
 Proper access should be provided to the
equipment and workers.
 Banksman oversees the plant movements from
 Entanglement
the point of loading and unloading, back & forth.
 Hard surfaces
 Proper training must be arranged for the human
moving
interference with the equipment for all the
 Severing Sharp  Hand injury,
concerned team to avoid any hazard.
edge  Foot injury,
 Trained and licensed operator (SASO approved
 Moving or  Equipment
TUV certification or equivalent).
stationary in
Equipment’s  Distance separation means a person cannot reach
03 Cutting or unsuitable 4x4 16 Citiscape 3x1 03
operation the hazard due to distance.
puncturing operating
 Appropriate work permit shall be obtained prior
Cable or hose condition
to commence the activity.
connections.  Equipment
 Maintain Barrier separation means an effective
 Reverse alarm Collision
barrier or guard denies access and controls
missing
ejection of parts, products, or waste.
 Mechanical
 Also, time separation means at the time of access;
failure
the machinery or equipment is disabled.
Examples include Physical barriers and guards
such as fences, screens, or fixed panels of various
materials.
 All the operators must be SASO approved
 Incorrectly or  Trip, slip fall  All materials must be stored safely and out of
poorly stored hand foot pedestrian routes.
Temporary
materials and injury.  All materials must be stored on a flat surface
04 Material 4x4 16 3x1 03
equipment  Blocks / when not being used.
Storage
 Fall, slip causing Egress  No Material shall be store on the edge of
injuries  Poor storage excavation.

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 Approved head stress management plan shall be
followed at site.
 Heat Stress  Provide drinking water for all work locations.
 Heat Stroke  Provide oral rehydrating solution/electrolyte to
 Fatality compensate the loss due to sweating.
 Unconsciousnes  Provide shaded rest areas for all work locations.
s Dizziness  Heat stress awareness training to be conducted.
 Dehydration
Working in Hot Red, hot &dry  Displaying awareness Posters.
05  Collapse 4x4 16 Citiscape 1x3 3
Humid Climate skin  Regular Toolbox talks on heat stress.
 Fatigue
 Nausea&  Toilets to have urine color charts posted to aid
vomiting self-assessment of dehydration levels.
Cramps  Arrange regular breaks to work force.
 Rapid, shallow  Continuous monitoring to the workforce and
breathing remind to take plenty of water and stay alert of
physical condition.
 Adherence to summer working hours regulations.
 Instruction and information given to operatives
 Work executed with regards to correct lifting techniques.
with manual Injury to  individual loads to be limited to 25kgs as advised
Manual tools and back and by HSE where possible or task specific.
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Handling lifting heavy  Where loads are to be lifted repetitively the
strains.
material weights, if practicable to be no more than 20 kg.
manually.  Move heavy objects with mechanical means
where possible or enlist the help of others.
07 Mobile  Mobile Crane /  Competent operator must operate the boom truck 1x3 03
Crane/Boom Boom Truck or crane.
Truck operation operation  Lifting equipment must be in good condition and
to lift and shift hazards- inspection shall be conducted on daily basis
HDPE Plug. Falling of load before activity, record of said inspection to be
 Hitting & kept with driver always.
 Property
crushing of a  Operator and equipment both must be 3rd party
damage
load to existing 4x3 12 SASO certified. Citiscape
 Personnel
facilities  All lifting gears must be third party SASO
injuries
 Toppling of certified. During crane operation area shall be
Crane barricaded. Unauthorized person shall not be
 High wind allowed in lifting area.
speed, Poor  Only SASO certified rigger shall be allowing to
communicatio give signals to crane operator.
n, and poor  Prior to lifting activity must check for ground

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surface, Safe distance from excavations/trenches
edges.
 Park the crane/boom truck on even surface and
ensure that the cabins of equipment should be
obstruction free ( No curtains and boards).
 DGDA approved lifting plan will be incorporated.
 Crane operator shall not be allowed to lift the
overload, Weight.
 Load chart must be displayed in operator's cabin.
 The crane operator line of sight shall not be
obstructed respect to rigger and load.
 All cab glass shall be clean without obstructions
(e.g., curtains, dust, cardboard) or any damage.
 visibility  Load shall not be sided or imbalanced (i.e., be
sure to Centre the hook directly over the load).
 No traffic or workers shall be allowed under
suspended load.
 Crane cab shall not be leaved unattended while a
load is suspended, unless the load is properly
secured to a load-bearing structural member.
 Position (lower) hydraulic crane booms and
secure the hook while traveling.
 If wind velocities are above 32 km/h (20 mph),
the rated load and boom lengths shall be reduced
according to manufacturer’s specifications.
 Sharp edges of load shall be protected with
softener to avoid damage to sling.
08 HOT  Electrocution –  Hot work permit shall be obtained prior to 3x1 3
Work/Grinding Power cables / commence the hot work activity.
Activity Electrical  Electrocutio  Do not work near to live electric cables and
Hazards n, Burn, equipment. Turnoff electrical switches if working
 Fire Cuts & near to live equipment’s and cables.
Explosion Wounds  Do not use broken and or blunt tools.
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 Ignition of Hand & Eye  Only color-coded tools shall be used, if required.
flammable Injurie  Proper working platform shall be provided if
materials from,  Serious working at height.
 Inhaling injuries  Barricade shall be provided & warning signs on
dust/fumes sharp materials to make it visible for all
 Electric shock employees present in the worksite.

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 Segregate or remove flammable liquids or
material from source of ignition, shall be cleared
within 08 meters radius area of activity.
 Provide fire extinguisher located near hot works
are conducted.
 Fire watcher must be available to at site while
doing any hot work activity to avoid any fire or
burn hazards.
 During Cutting operation operators shall wear
Leather apron to protect the chest from heat.
 Follow HSE Safe Work Practices (Portable Hand
Power Tools)
 Power hand tools shall be only use for their
intended purpose. No alteration shall be made
and will be free of any damage.
 Electric tools should not be used in damp or wet
locations and must be grounded all the electric
tools properly.
 Improper
 The Power tools with release button (Dead-man
condition of
switch) will be used.
the tools &
 Only authorized or certified workers are allowed
equipment
to perform hot work
 Guards of grinders shall be intact & wheel RPM
shall be more than the machine RPM.
 Personnel to be trained in the use of Power tools.
 While using grinding or cutting activity ensure
double eye protection shall be adhering. Face
shield is required to avoid any eyes injuries.
 Pre use inspection of equipment (condition of
cables, wheels, and guards), power tool (e.g.,
double insulation, emergency stop Diesel
Generator is in good working condition)
 If equipment is damaged, remove from service.
 All power tools must have double rubber
insulated or armored cables as per site condition.
 Remove portable electric tools from the
workplace if they are damaged and attach a “Do
Not Use” tag.
 Elevate extension cables at least 7ft in height or

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provide protective guarding if to be laid on the
ground, keep away from sharp edges.
 Power tools & Electrical leads to be protected by
suitably rated ELCB/RCD max. 30mA.
 Site Supervisor must ensure the correct use of ear
protection in areas marked up at noisy area
(exceeding 85 Db)
 Generator has suitable protection against fuel and
oil leakage
 Wastage collection point shall be allocated, and all
the wastage must be stored in designated area
only.
 Emergency access shall not be blocked by
 Tripping wastage.
 Hand
Hazards  All the tools, equipment & material must be
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 Sharp Edges of stored properly in designated area.
 Foot Injuries
material  Workplace shall be clean, and wastage must be
removed immediate after the activity.
 All personnel working inside the workplace and
in night shift shall wear reflector vest and clear
safety goggles.
10 Work at Height Missing PPE’s  Do not use expired or broken PPE’s. 1x3 3
 Could be a
Untrained, cause of
 All the mandatory PPE’s must be worn all the time
Uncertified work on height.
hand, eyes,
operators  Ensure to assign a certified scaffold supervisor at
and head
site.
Wet and injuries.
 Scaffold inspection checklist shall be updated
slippery  Causing
every week by the scaffold supervisor/inspector
Scaffold slipping and
 Work at height training must be conducted labor
falling on
boards and involved in scaffold erecting, manlift operating,
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elevated scissor lift operating and labor doing the job on
edges.
platform. elevated platform.
 Hand
Blunt and  Scaffold erector shall have their respective TVUs.
injuries and
 Avoid working on wet scaffold boards and
broken bruises.
slippery working platform on mechanical
structure  Fall from
elevated platform.
component. height.
 Use proper safety shoes/gum shoes.
 Major
Working in  Turnoffs live electrical equipment while working
Injuries.
inappropriate on wet floor. Secure all sharp edges.

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 Use Full body harness while standing at the edge
of the excavation by connecting to anchor point.
 Do not use blunt and broken scaffold structure.
Only inspected and color-coded tools shall be
used.
 Workers shall make sure 100% tie off while
working on elevated platform.
 Scaffold tagging procedure shall be followed as
per condition of scaffold.
scaffolding  No one shall be allowed to work on red tag or
system incomplete scaffold structure and structure
 Manlift, scissor without inspection.
lift failure.  Use right tool for the right job.
 Full body harness shall be used when working at
1.8m of height.
 Proper access shall be provided to workers.
Proper guarded & boarded scaffolding platform
shall be provided.
 Scaffolding supervisor & inspector must be third
party certified.
 Third party inspection certificate TUV shall be
available with mechanical elevated platform.
 Always wear body harness while working on
scaffold structure.
 Falling  Proper guarded & boarded working platform
Unsafe Access during shall be provided with safe ladder access.
access &  Check the condition of ladders, step irons etc.
Use of Ladder as Egress
11 egress 4x4 16  Ladder should be extended at least 1 meter from Citscape 3x1 3
Access  Slips, trips,  Injuries to the landing platform.
falls, person or  Three point of contact training shall be given to
fatality. the worker involved using access ladder.
 Ladder should be secured and tied with scaffold
structure.
12 Nail Gun Use Accidental  Puncture  Ensure workers receive proper training on the 3x1 3
discharge of wounds safe use of nail guns.
 Eye injuries  Use contact trip triggers to reduce the risk of
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 Amputations accidental discharge.
Contact with  Lacerations  Conduct regular maintenance checks to ensure
moving parts  Bone the nail gun is functioning properly.

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 Implement a system for reporting and addressing
any faults or malfunctions immediately.
 Keep fingers off the trigger when not in use and
avoid pointing the nail gun at oneself or others.
 Establish clear communication and coordination
between workers to minimize the risk of
accidental discharge.
 Provide and enforce the use of appropriate
Electrical personal protective equipment (PPE), such as
hazards (if safety goggles, ear protection, and sturdy gloves.
 Regularly inspect and maintain nail guns to
applicable
ensure they are in proper working condition, and
Nail promptly repair or replace any faulty or
penetration malfunctioning equipment.
Ricochets  Provide a designated area for the storage and
Flying debris secure handling of nail guns to prevent
Noise exposure unauthorized use or access, reducing the risk of
Ergonomic accidental injury.
 Utilize contact trip triggers that require the nose
hazards
fractures of the gun to be pressed against the work surface
Incorrect before pulling the trigger.
operation or  Maintain a safe distance from bystanders and be
maintenance aware of what lies beyond the workpiece to
 Inadequate or prevent injuries from ricochets or through-and-
incorrect through nail penetration.
personal  Implement safe work practices, such as never
pointing the nail gun at oneself or others and
protective avoiding carrying it with the finger on the
equipment trigger.
(PPE)  Implement suitable barriers or screens to contain
or redirect flying debris away from workers in
the vicinity.
 Use engineering controls, such as noise barriers
or enclosures, to reduce noise levels at the
source.
 Implement administrative controls, such as job
rotation or limiting exposure time, to minimize
workers’ time spent in noisy areas.
 Provide workers with suitable hearing protection,

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such as earplugs or earmuffs, and ensure they
are trained in their proper use.
 Stop engine before refueling.
 Do not refuel while hot.
 Avoid spillage of fuel when refueling.
 Ensure the fuel cap is properly secured after
refueling.
 Carry out visual checks for fuel leaks and repair
before operation.
 Keep flammables away from the engine.
 Do not smoke while operating, servicing or
Explosion or
refueling this machine.
fire from fuel  Ensure power supply is protected by an RCD
vapors (Petrol Safety Switch Do not handle electrical plug or
model) machine with wet hands Do not wash or hose
Electrocution down the machine Do not allow the machine to
Concrete Burn come into contact with the power cable.
hazard  Wear protective clothing during operation.
 Avoid contact with hot components.
Injury from  Property
Concrete  Ensure machine is on level ground or wheels
contact with damage chocked All moving parts are protected.
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moving parts   Do not remove guards or covers.
block cutting injuries
Manual  Take care when transporting.
handling  Two people are required to lift and transport the
hazard machine.
Flying objects  Using HDPE sheet for concrete mixer to prevent
soil contamination.
Silica Dust –
 The waste concrete shall be collected and store
chronic separately.
pulmonary  Concrete shall be disposed of the site in separate
disease skip.
 Contaminated water shall be disposed to concrete
washout.
 Mixer shall be clean in concrete washout area and
no contaminated water shall be released to
direct ground.
 Personal Protective equipment (PPE) is worn by
all workers and visitors to include hard hats,
safety shoes to BS/EN standards.

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 Respiratory Protection equipment and devices
must be worn to EN149 FFP3 with a minimum
protection factor of 20 when cutting bricks/
blocks.
 Impact type of goggles to BS EN 166 must be
worn during bricks / blocks cutting operation.
 All waste materials and or substance must be
removed from working and operational area
preventing the risk of slip and trip fatal injuries.
 Proper disposable clothing shall be used.
 Proper training and understanding shall be
carried out for the team doing the insulation
work.
 Do not rub or scratch eyes.
 Rinse immediately with water for at least 15
minutes.
 Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin
gently with cold water and a mild soap.
Eye Contact  Never use compressed air to remove fibers from
Skin Contact (if  Property skin or clothing.
Rock wool itching occurs) damage  If skin irritation persists, seek medical attention.
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installation Inhalation  Personnel If affected, relocate to well ventilated area.
Ingestion injuries  In the unlikely event of accidental ingestion, rinse
Fire Hazards mouth and drink water to clear fibers from the
throat.
 If ingestion occurs, watch the person for several
days to make sure intestinal blockage does not
occur.
 Water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder (no
unsuitable extinguishing firefighting media
known).
 Properly fitted NIOSH disposable N95 type dust
respirator shall be use.

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Likelihood (L) Severity (S) Tripping Hazards Risk Matrix

2
Insignificant - 1 Extreme Risk 15 - 25
Rare - 1 5 5 10 15 0 25
1

Likelihood (L)
Minor - 2 High Risk 8 - 12
Possible - 2 4 4 8 12 6 20
1
Moderate - 3 Moderate Risk 4 - 6
Likely - 3 3 3 6 9 2 15
Often - 4 Major - 4 Low Risk 1 - 3 2 2 4 6 8 10
Frequent/Almost certain - 5 Catastrophic - 5 1 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Consequence ( C )
Assessed by: ASAD HUSAIN Approved By: DAWOOD AKBAR
Designation: HSE Engineer Designation: HSE Manager
Signature: Signature:

Date: 2nd September 2024 Date: 2nd September 2024

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