RISK / IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR HOT DIP GALVANIZING

Project: MOZOON TOWERS PROJECT

Contact Details
RISK ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY: Adeoye Adeyemi Sign & Date Position: Snr. HSE Officer
Project Director: Engr. Waleed Al Masri Sign & Date
Risk Assessment Number OE/SWAG-MT-ARCH-HSE-0019
INITIAL RESIDUAL
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* Wrong type of work

permit used No work activity must be initiated without obtaining
*Wrong information about proper work permit.
work required on the All relevant staff must be made aware of the
permit requirements of the safe system of work prior to the task
* Failure to recognise the being undertaken.
hazards where work is Construction
The authorized person will include sufficient safety
carried out manager, Site
information, maintenance instructions, correct PPE and
* Failure to hand-over in Staff / Visitor / Site
Work Permit equipment for use along with the safety induction Engineer and
safe condition on Workers 4 3 12 4 1 4
Procedure completion of Property damage documents provided to all employees who are to Safety Officer
work/cancelling of work
undertake the task. before work
permit All work permits must be duly closed and handed back to commences.
* Unauthorised staff HSE personnel on completion of work activities or at shift
performing work permit end.
functions TBT/Instructions must be given to all involved to explain
* Insufficient monitoring about the importance of PTW.
of the work permit Only authorized person to issue and sign permit.
system.

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*Ensure that materials are properly secured / tied down

effectively to prevent falling materials during
transportation.

*Ensure the inspection is carried out for loaded truck

before take off.

*Over loading should be avoided.

*TBT must be given to involved persons.

*Monitoring and Supervision is a must.

Transportation of Driver / Operator,

Loose / poorly *Area must be cleared from any individuals and
materials by secured Load / poorly
Site Workers, vehicles. Lifting Supervisor
Damage to
means of truck stacked load. Large / Logistics team /
equipment & 4 3 12 *Provide proper PPEs (such as hard hat, vest and 4 1 4
and forklift awkward loads,
structures, safety shoes) which must be worn while exiting the Storekeeper /
(Preparatory Overloaded
Serious Injury,
vehicle. Driver / Operator
Equipment
Works) Fatalities *Use of seat belt and prohibition of phone use while
driving must be mandatory.

*A banks man/signaller must be provided on site.

*Pedestrian walkways for the workers must be clearly

marked and barriers provided.

*Private vehicle must be prohibited on site unless it

gets approval from client and consultant.

*Strictly no parking on work site, unless in designated

areas.

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*All Lifting team personnel (Lifting Supervisor,
Riggers and Operators) should be trained and
certified by recognized 3rd party certifying
bodies.
*Lifting accessories and equipment must have
valid 3rd party certificates issued by a
*Strong Wind. recognized 3rd party certifying body.
*Dropped Loads. *Lifting accessories and equipment must be
*Incompetent Liting visibly marked with their respective Safe
team personnel (Lifting Working Load (SWL).
*Lifting accessories and equipment must be
supervisor, crane Construction
used within the limits of their respective SWL.
operator, rigger, Serious injury *The weight of each material to be lifted must be manager.
monorail operator). known and indicated before lifting is planned and
Loading and Fatalities, Lifting
*Damaged and/or carried out.
Unloading Damage to supervisor,
defective lifting *Always double check the lifting points before
materials property, 5 4 20 5 1 5 Supervisor
accessories and/or loads are lifted off the truck.
(Continued on next equipment. Minor injury. *Lifting accessories and equipment must and HSE
page)
*Overloading of lifting Site workers, undergo daily pre-use visual inspection. Officer before
Visitors. *The daily visual inspection of Crane is to be work
accessories.
done using a checklist. commences
*Overloading of Crane *Ensure that lifting accessories are subjected to
*Failure of lifting points. monthly inspection by competent person.
*Human error. *Damaged lifting accessories must be removed
*Load striking rigger from the project site immediately.
and/or other workers. *Damaged lifting equipment must not be put to
use until it is repaired and re-inspected and re-
certified by a recognized 3rd party certifying
body.
*No lifting activity should be carried out without
implementing project PTW procedure.
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*Exclusion zone to be maintained around lifting

area when lifting activity is ongoing. (Ensure
area is hard barricaded with multiple signage.)
*Full time watch man to be supervise
barricaded area to ensure no unauthorized
*Workers caught entry into this exclusion zone when lifting is
Construction
between load and ongoing. manager.
Loading and structure. *Weekly TBT for the lifting team must include Lifting
Unloading *Improper use of PPE. reminders on the right procedure to follow. supervisor,
materials *Use of wrong PPE. 5 4 20 *Activities must be adequately supervised by 5 1 5 Supervisor
(Continued from *Unstable lifts and/or HSE officer and Supervisors. and HSE
previous page) Incorrect lifting points. *Tag line of sufficient length must be used to Officer before
*Workers coming in control loads. work
contact with pinch *Ensure load is balanced before lifting.
commences
points. *Provide proper PPE and ensure that workers
use them appropriately.
*All Lifting activities forbidden and stopped
when wind get over 35km/h or as per crane
manufacturer's recommendation.

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*Use mechanical handling where possible.

*PTW must be implemented prior to start of any
work activity.
*TBT must be conducted to explain about potential
hazard.
*Manual handling training must be provided.
*Ensure proper manual handling / lifting technique
is used.
*Restrict weight to 20KG per person to avoid
Slips, trips and fall
Minor injury excessive use of force. Construction
*Provide and enforce use of proper PPE. manager, Site
Sustained awkward
Site Workers *Monitoring/Supervision is a must - explain hazard Safety and
Handling of
posture
prior to starting any manual handling.
Supervisor.
materials Damage to 4 4 16 *Check materials or items size, shape and weight. 4 1 4
equipment and *Avoid excessive reaching, pushing and pulling. Before work
manually Dropped objects
structures *Do not give the force to the spine, instead lift load commences and
striking workers' with force on the legs; keep spine straight and during work
legs. head up. activities.
Property damage
*Check for pinch points while unloading/placing
materials.
*Workers shall not be allowed to lift loads beyond
their capabilities.
*Ensure team lifting when lifting heavy object.
*Access and aggress shall be clear from the
obstruction and/or spillage.
*Loads must NOT be lifted in such a way that the
front view of the worker carrying it is blocked.

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Strong Wind.
*No lifting activity should be carried out
Dropped Loads.
without implementing project PTW procedure.
*All Lifting team personnel (Lifting Supervisor,
Incompetent Liting
Riggers and Operators) should be trained and
team personnel
certified by recognized 3rd party certifying bodies.
(Lifting supervisor,
*Lifting accessories and equipment must have
crane operator,
valid 3rd party certificates issued by a recognized
rigger).
3rd party certifying body.
*Lifting accessories and equipment must be visibly
Incompetent Forklift Construction
Serious injury marked with their respective Safe Working Load
Operator.
(SWL). manager.
Lifting Fatalities, *Lifting accessories and equipment must be used Lifting
No banks man and/or
within the limits of their respective SWL. supervisor,
Operation: incompetent banks
Damage to property, *The weight of each material to be lifted must be
Working with Crane man. 5 4 20
known and indicated before lifting is planned and
5 1 5 Supervisor
and Forklifts during Minor injury. carried out. and HSE
transportation Damaged and/or
*Always double check the lifting points before Officer before
defective lifting
Site workers, loads are lifted off the ground. work
accessories and/or
Visitors. *Lifting accessories and equipment must undergo commences
equipment.
daily pre-use visual inspection.
*Ensure that lifting accessories are subjected to
Overloading of lifting
monthly inspection by competent person.
accessories.
*Damaged lifting equipment must not be put to use
until it is repaired and re-inspected and re-certified
Overloading of Crane
by a recognized 3rd party certifying body.
/ Monorail.
*Damaged lifting accessories must be removed
from the project site immediately.
Failure of lifting
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*Forklift shall have valid third party certificate.

*Forklift Operator shall hold valid third party
certificate.
*Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
*Competent banks men to control the vehicles
Human error. movements around the site.
*Operators shall obey all site traffic control
Load striking rigger signages and site traffic rules
and/or other workers. *Forklifts must be used within the limits of their
respective SWL.
Workers caught *The weight of each material to be lifted must be Construction
Lifting
between load and known and indicated before lifting is planned and manager.
Operation: structure. carried out. Lifting
Working with *Forklift must undergo daily pre-use visual supervisor,
Crane and Improper use of PPE. inspection.
5 4 20 *The daily visual inspection of Forklift is to be done 5 1 5 Supervisor
Forklifts during
Use of wrong PPE. using a checklist. and HSE
transportation
*Damaged forklift must not be put to use until it is Officer before
(Continued from Unstable lifts and/or repaired and re-inspected and re-certified by a work
previous page) Incorrect lifting recognized 3rd party certifying body. commences
points. *Exclusion zone to be maintained around lifting
area when lifting activity is ongoing.
Workers coming in *No unauthorized entry into this exclusion zone
contact with pinch when lifting is ongoing.
points. *Supervisors must explain all possible hazards
(STARRT talk).
*Weekly TBT for the lifting team must include
reminders on the right procedure to follow.
*Ensure load is balanced before lifting.
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Construction
Lifting (Continued from previous page)
manager.
Operation: *Activities must be adequately supervised by HSE
officer and Supervisors. Lifting
Working with
*Tag line of sufficient length must be used to supervisor,
Crane and
5 4 20 control loads. 5 1 5 Supervisor
Forklifts during *Provide proper PPE and ensure that workers use and HSE
transportation them appropriately.
Officer before
(Continued from *All Lifting activities forbidden and stopped when
wind get over 35km/h. work
previous page)
commences
Dropped Loads.
*No lifting activity should be carried out without
Incompetent Liting implementing project PTW procedure.
team personnel *All Lifting team personnel (Lifting Supervisor,
(Lifting supervisor, Riggers and Operators) should be trained and
hoist operator, certified by recognized 3rd party certifying Construction
rigger). Serious injury bodies. manager.
Lifting *Lifting accessories and equipment must have Lifting
Damaged and/or Damage to property, valid 3rd party certificates issued by a supervisor,
Operation: defective lifting recognized 3rd party certifying body.
Working with hoist accessories and/or Minor injury.
4 4 16
*Lifting accessories and equipment must be
4 1 4 Supervisor
during equipment. visibly marked with their respective Safe and HSE
galvanization Site workers, Working Load (SWL). Officer before
Overloading of lifting Visitors. *Lifting accessories and equipment must be work
accessories. used within the limits of their respective SWL. commences
*The weight of each material to be lifted must be
Overloading of hoist. known and indicated before lifting is planned and
carried out.
Failure of lifting (Continued on next page)
points.

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(Continued from previous page)

*Always double check the lifting points before
loads are lifted off the ground.
*Lifting accessories and equipment must undergo
Human error. daily pre-use visual inspection.
*The daily visual inspection of hoist is to be done
Load striking rigger using a checklist.
and/or other workers. *Ensure that lifting accessories are subjected to Construction
monthly inspection by competent person. manager.
Lifting
Workers caught *Damaged lifting equipment must not be put to use Lifting
Operation: until it is repaired and re-inspected and re-certified
between load and supervisor,
Working with hoist structure. by a recognized 3rd party certifying body.
during 4 4 16 *Damaged lifting accessories must be removed 4 1 4 Supervisor
galvanization Improper use of PPE. from the project site immediately. and HSE
(Continued from *No unauthorized entry into this exclusion zone Officer before
previous page) Use of wrong PPE. when lifting is ongoing. work
*Lifting chain must be inspected for chemical
commences
Workers coming in damage regularly.
contact with pinch *Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
points. *Activities must be adequately supervised by HSE
officer and Supervisors.
*Provide proper PPE and ensure that workers use
them appropriately.

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*Appropriate PPE as contained in MSDS shall be

worn.
*Copy of MSDS shall be made available at work
location.
*Content of the MSDS shall be discussed during
STARRT briefing.
*Measures shall be taken to avoid release to the
environment.
*In case of spill or adverse exposure by workers,
response shall be as per the MSDS.
Toxicity if swallowed Workers
*Control of substances hazardous to health
(COSHH) program, HAZCOM and HAMZAT must Construction
Allergic skin reaction Property damage
be familiar to all workers. manager, Site
Working with
Skin irritation
*Proper storage and labelling must be provided Safety and
Chemicals Adverse diseases on *Ventilation and air circulation must be at
Supervisor.
(Degreasing, Skin burn skin and in lungs 4 4 16 acceptable level 4 1 4
*Spill kits and fire extinguishers must be present at Before work
Pickling, Fluxing
Eye irritation site commences and
and Galvanizing) Fire/Explosion
*Fire/emergency plan and training must be during work
Environmental Environmental
explained to employees activities.
*Fire watcher/marshalls must check the area
hazard degradation frequently and 1 hour after work completion.
*Removal of combustible materials/waste from
work area.
*Escape routes must be clearly marked and free
from obstructions.
*Permisible exposure limits must be observed
*Proper disposal of chemical must be observed.
*TBT and supervision is a must prior to use or
handling of hazaardous chemicals.

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Hot work permit shall be obtained before starting the
work
Hot work must be carried out by competent persons
TBT/Instrution must be given prior to start of work
Electric shock Use correct tools for the job
Keep fire exits and escape routes clearly marked and
Impact and cutting unobstructed at all times
Damaged electric
Ensure your workers receive appropriate training on
cable
Damaged hose
Eye fatigue procedures they need to follow, including fire drills.
Faulty equipment Fire plan emergency plan must be familar to all
Radiation workers and staff
Accumulation of
combustible Ensure fire fighting equipment is present and clearly
Burns
materials due to poor marked Construction
Drying and Firefighting equipment must be inspected monthly
housekeeping
Fire and explosion manager and
Galvanizing Flame from hot work and maintained on time.
process
4 4 16 Signs and barricades to be installed to warn other 4 1 4 Supervisors
Materials (Hot
Toxic fumes and
Heat stress
employees/persons in the area before work
work)
dusts Ensure appropriate screening is in place to protect the commences
Respiratory track
No or poorly
irritation, and surrounding workspace
maintained fire Hot metal should be allowed to be cooled prior to
possible illness
fighting equipment handling
Noise Ensure work area is appropriately ventilated during
Serious injury and
High temperature hot work operations - provide exhaust fans if required
fatality
Inexperienced user
Supervision and appropriate PPE must be given
Property damage Ensure proper housekeeping at all times to avoid build-
up of combustible waste and also to minimise the trip,
slip and fall hazards
Consider how to detect fires and how to warn people
quickly if they start, e.g. use of fire watchers and/or fire
wardens

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*Proper housekeeping practice shall be

maintained in work area.

*Whenever working with chemicals,

housekeeping must be in accordance with
Control of substances hazards to Health
Injury Foreman and
(COSHH) procedure and manufacturer's
Slips and Falls
instructions as contained in the MSDS. Supervisor
caused by wet work Eye Irriation.
while work is
Housekeeping surface 4 3 12 4 1 4
*Routine housekeeping to be implemented to ongoing and
Site Workers.
ensure that work surface is kept as dry as at completion
Fire / explosion
possible . of work.
Property damage.
*Provide proper PPE to those who deal with
waste disposal.

*TBT regarding housekeeping must be given

to all workers.

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*Restricted access. Store to be locked except

when in use.
*Stacking area must have adequate ventilation.
*Material stacking area must be pre-inspected to
ensure all stacks are on level and firm base.
*Proper stack should be made and height should
be limited to ease subsquent handling and avoid
toppling of materials.
*No one should be allowed to climb up on
materials.
Fall of workers while *Sufficient illumination should be provided inside
climbing on stacked Site workers / the store.
materials Storekeeper *Maintain proper housekeeping at storage area.
Material Storage *Access routes should be clearly identified and Construction
Falling objects due to Property damage marked.
(Non-hazardous poor stacking 4 3 12 *Workers must be aware about fire prevention 4 1 4 manager and
substances) Serious injury plan. Storekeeper.
Material damage *Provide appropriate and adequate fire
Eye irritation extinguishers in the storage area.
Trips and slips *Provide mandatory PPE for handlers.
*Fire plan/Emergency plan must be familiar to all
workers.
*Escape route must be clearly marked and free
from obstacles.
*Proper housekeeping must be maintained
*TBT regarding waste segregation and
housekeeping routinely given to workers
*Proper PPE shall be provided to workers
responsible for waste disposal.
*Emergency contact details must be displayed.

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*Keep quantity you need at the moment for each

activity.
*MSDS must be vissible on the storage area.
*Fire extinguisher must be available.
Property damage *Ventilation/air condition must be fixed as per the
manufacturer guidelines
Environmental *Proper disposal must be observed.
Material Storage Flammable degradation *TBT and supervision is a must prior to start of Construction
substances
(Hazardous 4 3 12 work. 4 1 4 manager and
substances) Fire and explosion
Serious injuries *"No smoking" policy must be implemented and Storekeeper.
"No smoking" signs must be displayed.
Site Workers / Staff / *Removal of combustible materials on daily basis.
Visitors *Emergency contact details must be displayed
*Maintain chemical storage inspection checklist on
daily basis.
*Only authorized persons allowed to inspect the
storage area.

*Implementation of an approved heat stress

Damage to Skin. prevention plan.
Extremely high Heat cramps, Heat *Ensure work area is appropriately ventilated Construction
temperature, exhuastion, Heat during hot work operations - provide exhaust fans Manager /
Heat stroke, Hot stroke. if required.
Working in hot HSE Officer /
dry skin, Headache, 4 5 20 *Ensure availability of adequate potable cool 1 5 5
work area drinking water and resting areas. Foreman
convulsion, Dizziness,
*Stop work when permissible heat index is before work
High Heat Stress unconsciousness
Fatality. exceeded. commences
Index *Appropriate break every 40 to 60 minutes.
Workers.
*Provide workers with drinking water

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