Date of assessment Location Approved by:
Work activity: Assessment by:
Method Statement Ref. No
Severity Likelihood Evaluation of Risk
Minor Injury 1 Very unlikely 1 Action required urgently to control the risk, further resources may be required,
12 - 25 High
Significant 2 Slightly 2 work must stop immediately
Serious 3 Feasible 3 Action required to control the risk, interim measures may be necessary in the
5 – 10 Medium
Major 4 Likely 4 short term, able to proceed with work under supervision
Fatality 5 Very likely 5
1–4 Low This represents a low risk, although control measures must be maintained
Initial
Residual
Task Risk risk/Impac Controls
risk
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Consequence
Consequence
Risk rating
Risk rating
Likelihood
Likelihood
Si Hazard description
Task step/Activity Who might be harm Control measures
No and effect
1. Pre – installation stage Hazards • Operatives 3 3 9 Deployment of Skilled workers 3 1 3
New workers ad visitors Lack of Awareness • Visitors Ensure all new employees had safety
coming to site on Hazards and Risk • Engineers induction training recorded with
Unsafe use of • Public precise explanation of ongoing
Equipment’s and • Foreman and activities, hazards and risk
Tools. supervisors awareness, basic facilities,
Unsafe Acts due to Induction training for visitors Public
Lack of Safety should be restricted from entering
Awareness. the site safe use of equipment
Newly Joined MSRA.
Employees or Young briefing should be done by foreman,
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Employees who is supervisor prior to start activity.
unfamiliar in site. Proper training and awareness
Tools, Equipment’s, should be given on the following
and Procedures. points.
Unaware of the site • importance of PPE’s.
safety rules. • assembly points
Unaware of the • evacuation route
emergency escape • emergency contact details
routes and assembly • site traffic speed limits and parking
point. areas
Unaware of the • first aid room
emergency • welfare facilities
procedures. Provision of training on proper
Unaware of the site usage of power tools and hand tools,
traffic plan. manual handling of materials, safe
Effects use of ladders, scaffolds, etc.
Struck by hit by Prior to commence the task, ensure
Medically unfit. that the work area is clear or there is
Injury from no obstacle to prevent slip, trip, and
simultaneous fall.
operations Permit to work system must be
Damages to Plant applied prior to any hot /cold work
and Equipment’s activity. Close monitoring and
Minor to Major supervision of newly joined
Injuries acquired employees.
from Unsafe Acts Ensure adequate fire extinguishing
Employees equipment is located at the work
Unfamiliarity of the site. Provision of appropriate PPEs to
Workplace. the workers.
Ensure that workers assigned to
drive have VALID Qatar driver’s
license and
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2. Transportation of Hazards Operatives 4 3 12 Adequate maintenance and services. 4 1 4
Materials (Laydown Area Plant, Equipment & Drivers Immediate withdrawal from service
to Site Workplace) Vehicle Movement. Offloading and on of vehicles with mechanical
Collision/Hit. loading workers problems.
Fall of Materials. Adjacent vehicles Periodic withdrawal from service for
Improper manual Public property comprehensive inspection and
Handling. scheduled maintenance.
poor postures and Adhere to site traffic rules &
Storage. regulations.
Poor visibility Follow queue system when entering
Blind spots vehicle.
Collision with Proper parking place to be used to
structures park the vehicle.
lack of Once on the road the driver should
maintenance. examine the load and ensure that
improper traffic the load is secured in the vehicle.
management. Assess the weight of the object that
Noise. needs to be lifted before lifting, ask
Vibration. help from others when lifting heavy
dust & fumes, objects.
Follow an appropriate safe system of
ergonomic hazards
Effects work for manual lifting.
Take care to ensure that manual
Minor to Major
Physical Injuries. handling activities do not put others
at risk. Materials shall be stacked
Damages to Plant
properly and protected by providing
Physical strain
barricade or signs.
Third party certified lifting gear and
equipment shall be used.
Trained and competent employees.
Materials shall be stacked properly
and protected by providing
barricade or signs.
Third party certified lifting gear and
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equipment shall be used.
Trained and competent employees
can only use lifting equipment.
3. Shifting of Blocks Hazard Operatives 4 3 12 Prior to commence the task, 4 1 4
- Manual Handling. • Awkward Other contractors ensure that the work area is
- Shifting by Equipment Posture when Visitors clear or there is no obstacle to.
or Tower cranes. lifting Engineers prevent slips, trip and fall.
• Slip, Trip and Supervisors and Operation area should be
Falls, foreman. barricaded & Post warning signs.
• Insufficient Property damage All waste material should be stored
Lighting. separately with designated
• Insufficient signages.
manpower fire extinguisher should be in place
engaged for for the waste material.
manual handling Ensure that all forklift operators
and lifting. are licensed, trained and
• Poor competent as per Qatar Local Law
handling of sharp- regulations.
edged materials Ensure competent and trained
and accessories banksmen are assigned to Plan the
• mechanical lifting.
failure of the provide TBT/STARRT CARD on
equipment proper lifting technique (Lift with
• Damage to the legs, keep back straight.
material hold the load close to the body,
• Improper do not twist while carrying the
stacking load Ensure manual lifting does
• Improper not exceed 25kg per person.
height of stacking avoid manual handling beyond
• Access egress their capacity.
obstructions. Operatives should be trained and
• Uneven
aware of emergency procedures. If
surface
it is possible, avoid manual
• Load too
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heavy handling, provision shall be made
• Falling of for foreseeable hazard.
objects Proper planning shall be there,
• Lack of and a designated storage area
supervision shall be provided for storing the
• Laceration
materials.
from sharp edge
materials Ensure that safety signage’s have
Effects been displayed around the storage
• Musculoskelet area and make sure the storage
al Disorders. area should be free from debris
• Lower back and should not create any walkway
pain destruction.
• Gradual Materials should be unloaded in a
muscles wear and proper manner to avoid any
tear. damage.
• neck and
upper, lower limb Mechanical means must be used
disorders for manual handling where
• Hernia possible.
• Torn Reduce repetitive lifting by
Ligaments from changing work patterns.
Poor Technique of All workers involved in the
Manual Handling. activity should be wearing all
• Stress and mandatory PPES (SAFETY
Strains to muscles
HELMET, REFLECTIVE VEST,
• Crushing
fingers SAFETY GOGGLES, SAFETY SHOES)
• Cut and
abrasions.
• Broken toe or
feet.
4. Laying of Blocks Hazards • Operatives 4 4 16 A work at height permit shall be 4 1 4
4.1 Work at Height Fall of person. • Foreman and obtained from the HSE dept.
(Scaffolding, fixed fall of object, supervisors Use of personal fall arrest (safety
scaffolding, A type material. • Engineers belt) for any and all work conducted
ladders)
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Structure collapse. at 2 meters and above.
Improper & loose Avoid lone working.
installation of If scaffolding is being used, it shall be
scaffolds. inspected by a competent person
Overloading of the prior to commence working at
work Platform. heights.
Damage ladders. Guard rails and toe boards must be
Improper use of fitted.
ladders. Only the safe load of materials to be
inadequate loaded on to the platform.
illumination. Wheels must be locked when the
Over Loading. platform is in use and the safe
being used on a working load must not be exceeded.
sloping or unsuitable Ladder (A Type) shall be placed in
base. 1:4 ratio, Only one person shall be at
being knocked over a time on ladder and one person
by vehicles. shall hold the ladder while another
Adverse weather person climbing.
conditions All ladders (A type) shall be
Effects inspected prior to being used for
Minor to Major overall condition. In no instance
Physical injuries shall a worker stand on a ladder
includes Head above the third step from the top.
trauma, Spinal Ensure the ladder is correctly and
injuries, cuts, and securely set up on even ground for
abrasion, crush specific tasks. Instructions,
injury, Fracture, supervision and close monitoring
Sprain, Strains during the activity.
Dislocation, The ladder should be color coded
Lacerations, Total with respect to month.
disabilities, Toolbox talk shall be carried out
Damage to property, before the task and the working
etc. area shall be barricade and signage’s
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shall be posted.
Caster wheel should be locked prior
to climbing on scaffolding.
Ensure that the operatives are
medically and physically fit for the
task and work at height procedure
shall be followed.
Competent person should erect and
supervise the task and ground
condition should be stable, level and
compact. Conduct Regular
scaffolding inspection by scaffolding
inspector.
Damaged scaffolding components
and ladders should be removed from
site.
Ensure the color-coded tag was
present on the ladder.
Foot shall not slippery
The ladder shall be placed in 1:4
ration. 0r 75 degree
Never overreach from ladder
Three-point contact shall maintain
while ascending and descending
from ladder.
Ensure that the Rungs shall be free
from slipping.
Proper supervision required.
Full body harness shall weary while
performing the task.
Isolate area for damaged
components should be provided.
4.2 Making and Hazards Operatives 4 4 16 Safety goggles worn when breaking 4 2 8
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Application of Mortar Chemical Substance. Other contractors bricks.
(Chemical Handling) Dust. Visitors Use of goggles monitored by
Flying Objects Engineers supervisor.
4.3 Cutting of bricks Toxic in nature. Supervisors and Risk of dermatitis or cement burns
Noise Foreman. and precautions explained to all
Vibration Environment workers.
Electric Shock. Use cement or cement containing
Effects products within the use-by date.
Skin Irritation, Direct skin contact to be avoided,
Redness, Dermatitis, PVC gloves used when handling
Skin Burns, dizziness. mortar.
Eye Irritation, Good washing facilities on site, with
Watering, Redness. hot and cold water, soap and basins
Respiratory tract large enough to wash forearms.
irritation, coughing. Principal contractor’s first aid
Burns to Mouth and includes emergency eyewash.
Throat. Training on how to treat exposure to
Cause silicosis be given to all operatives.
Ingestion may cause Supervisor to be aware of anyone
Stomach Pain with early signs of dermatitis.
Long term diseases The use of a grinder for chasing etc is
Hearing loss not needed on this job.
Vibration White Angle grinders replaced with block
Finger. splitter, removing high noise levels
Environmental from our work, removing the risk of
damage significant dust exposure and No
contamination. significant vibration left.
Construction phase plan show other
trades using grinders etc should not
be working close enough to cause
problems.
Supervisor to monitor and talk to
site manager if noisy work does start
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close by.
All electrical equipment must be
tested and have a valid PAT test
sticker attached.
5. Housekeeping Hazards Operatives 3 3 9 The skill area must be kept clean and 3 1 3
Slips, trips and falls. Other contractors clear and all
Fire. Visitors spillages dealt with immediately. All
Disposal of
Engineers designated
Chemicals, biological
hazards and Supervisors and walkways to be kept clear of
Hazardous Waste. Foreman. obstructions
Effects Environment Waste materials to be collected at
Damage to property regular periods to prevent fire
Disease / Illness , hazards from combustible waste.
burns. Pre-work safety brief to include
Minor to Major housekeeping reminder. Awareness
Physical Injuries training should be arranged for site
operatives.
Bins shall be provided at key areas
for waste/ dust collection. Ensure
adequate fire extinguishing
equipment is located at the work
site.
Monitor & maintain good
housekeeping always & material
management with proper stacking of
materials. Provide sufficient
illumination and provision of Local
Exhaust Ventilation. Keep access &
egress free from any obstruction.
Waste materials will only be passed
to registered carriers.
Strict supervision to be ensured for
waste disposal & use of req. PPE’s
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6. General Environment/ Hazards Operatives 4 3 12 Reschedule works to cooler periods 4 1 4
Working in Adverse Expose to sunlight/ Supervisors and in daytime and cooler places to
weather condition-Hot high temperature/ Foreman. avoid working in hot environment
Environment humidity- Heat Stress for prolonged periods of time in so
related illness, lone far as possible. Provide heat stress
work, in adequate training to the workers.
ventilation, lack of Reduce the physical demand on
knowledge, fatality. workers by minimizing manual
Effects works through using of mechanical
Heat Stroke, Heat aids (such as forklifts, loaders, and
Stress, Heat mechanical hoists)
Exhaustion All operatives shall be familiar with
Headache, Dizziness, emergency procedure, First aid and
fainting, dehydration, emergency procedures for heat
nausea stroke and its impact to health.
Muscle scrambling, Provide adequate ventilation by
vomiting. means of Pedestal Fan
Encourage operatives to drink plenty
of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Allow workers to take regular breaks
or rotate to other duties work in
different locations to cool down and
to reduce their exposure to the hot
environment.
No lone working is allowed
during peak summer times.
Drink ORS to maintain body
fluid levels and minerals in the
body.
Provision of appropriate PPE’s
(Safety helmet, safety goggles,
Mask, Coverall, Hand Gloves,
and Safety Shoes).
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PPE’s Requirement
Hard Helmet Hand Gloves (Leather/Rubber) Full Body Harness Hi-Vis Vest
Safety Glasses / Goggles Safety Shoes Gum Boots Rubber Gloves
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
COSHH assessment Safety Signs Exclusion zone Banksman / Flag Man
Supervision Work at Height Training
RISK ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY
NAME JOB TITLE SIGNATURE DATE
HSE Engineer
APPROVED BY
NAME JOB TITLE SIGNATURE DATE
HSE Manager
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