RISK ASSESSMENT - WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE APPLICATION

HAZARDS RAW RISK RESIDUAL RISK

NO ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED RISKS CONTROL MEASURES
IDENTIFIED L S RR L S RR

1 Mobilization of Parking at live road 2 6 M  Site OSH induction course for every 1 1 L
Employees to drop or carry worker working in this project.
workers.  Bus should be park at safe area with
double indicators and gate should
Unfamiliar with the
local situation and not open until bust fully stop.
the Safety rules  Worker should not cross the road
until bus is move from road to clear
Unfamiliar to the sight for upcoming traffic.
nature of work and  Proper training and guidance for all
weather condition new workers
Lack of training  Minimum PPE must be worn at all
times
Younger workers  Follow site safety rules
Medically not fit  Follow the traffic safety regulations
 Medical Check up to be done
 Special care for young people and
should not be involved in high risky
work
2 Material Delivery Falling of materials 4 12 H  Ensure that all the pickup driver 3 3 L
on Site Collision of delivery company/suppliers are informed
truck/pick up with about the project safety
men and materials. requirements prior to the delivery
Slips, Trips & falls, of the materials.
Pickup trucks  Ensure that all drivers and vehicle
toppling over
comply with the safety
Damaging exiting
requirements.
utilities (Street light
 Ensure that the delivery truck is
poles, etc Unsafe
inspected at the project gate by the
storage of
materials. security and safety personnel to
check if the load/material is secured

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Unsafe unloading properly, the vehicle doesn’t have
of materials any defects ( leaks, damages)
Delivery during  Ensure that the drivers have
night time. adequate PPE
 Ensure that the drivers are provided
with a visitor induction at the site
entrance ( they are instructed/
informed about the site rules,
driving speed limit, storage areas,
emergency procedures etc)
 Ensure that they are guided by
trained banksman towards the safe
storage zone.
 Ensure that AEGC provides a safe
and clear vehicle access for the
delivery trucks/pick-ups.
 Separate pedestrian access to be
used by pedestrians.
 Ensure that there is adequate
lighting is provided if the delivery is
done at night.
 Ensure that the access ways are
demarked with cones and warning
tape to prevent them from going too
close to the edges of the access
ways.
 Ensure that the pick-up truck have
reverse alarm and beacon light.
 Ensure that there is enough distance
maintained between the delivery
access way and the pedestrian way.
 No unauthorized personnel to enter
the storage area while the material
 is being unloaded.
 Adequate signage is displayed
around the access ways and the
storage areas.
 Ensure that the public property/
materials which are near the
storage area are protected and
barricaded with hard PVC barriers.
 Ensure that the materials is stored
safely on the project and storage is
in location as approved in the
logistic plan.
 Ensure that hazardous material if
any is stored in safe area and proper
precaution is taken as per the MSDS
or supplier’s recommendation.
 Ensure that mechanical aid is being
used for unloading materials of
heavy materials
 Ensure that workers wear adequate
ppe while handling/unloading
materials.
 Ensure that there is a certified First
Aider and adequate first aid facility
available on site.
3 Use of Hand Tools Striking hand or 3 9 H  Proper body position and safety 2 2 L
arms when using glass with side shields.
hammer Struck by  Tool to be suitable for the purpose
flying object metals intended and maintained in good
chips etc. working order. Tools to be inspected
regularly in accordance with
Eye injuries
manufacturer’s instructions.
Laceration when
 Hand gloves should be used when
using sharp tools
 Defective tools using hand tools.
 All operatives to be given
instructions in the safe use of hand
tools as part of their skill training.
Tools which may deteriorate are to
be checked on a regular basis and
maintained or replaced as
necessary.
 First Aider and First Aid items to be
made available on site.
 Ensure that cables are routed safely
and don’t pose a tripping hazard for
the workers/engineers etc
4 Handling of Contact with 3 9 H  MSDS for Waterproofing Membrane 3 3 L
chemicals chemicals Application, to be made available
Waterproofing and the workers to be trained
membrane sheets ) regarding the safe usage ( PPE,
emergency preparedness )
 Ensure that PPE( Respirators, Hand
Gloves, Safety glasses etc) is worn as
mentioned in the MSDS while
handling the chemicals.
 Ensure that Chemicals are stored in
a safe storage area as recommended
in the MSDS (Material Safety Data
Sheet).
 Ensure that the area is barricaded
while carrying out waterproofing
works.
 Ensure that certified first Aider and
First Aid items and Eye Wash
stations are available on site.
Emergency arrangements to be
 made available.
Tripping hazards 4 8 H  Ensure all materials are stored 2 2 L
safely
 Access and egress to be kept clear
at all times.
 Regular housekeeping to be carried
out.
Unauthorized 4 8 H  Ensure the area is barricaded and 2 2 L
access Suitable Signage is displayed to
prevent unauthorized access is
prohibited.
5 Torch Application Fire Explosion 5 20 E  Competent Person only to carry out 3 3 L
( Using LPG the works
H
Cylinders ) Falling on cylinders  Ensured that adequate Level of
Supervision is available
Entanglement  Only ADNOC Approved gas cylinders
& Regulators, hoses are used
Slips Trips Falls  Cylinders must be secured and
stored to protect against collision or
Lpg Hose is charge falling and not tampered with
failure  Cylinder valves to be free of dirt or
grease and fully protected from
Gas Leakage accidental or deliberate damage
 Cylinders to be protected from
Manual Handling direct sunlight
 Hot work permit to be issued for the
torch application.
 Fire Extinguishers to be displayed in
the area
 No smoking in vicinity
 Connectors and valves and flexible
tubing to be affixed so as not to
cause harm
 Visual inspection of cylinders
 before, during and after use
 Do not use if connectors or flexible
pipelines are damaged
 Ensured that empty cylinders are
stored safely in the designated
cylinder storage area.
 General ventilation
 Don’t use cylinder inside a marquee
( closed areas or tent/canopy area)
 Keep combustibles and rubbish
away from the LPG cylinders
 Segregation and separation
 Use away from the public and
vehicle access
 Evacuate if a leak develops and call
emergency number
 If a leak develops and it is safe to do
so then turn off valve
6 Disposal of Environment 3 9 H  All chemicals must be received, 3 3 L
waterproofing Concerns. stored and handled according to
membrane in Noncompliance to prescribed procedures in the MSDS.
normal trash Estidama ,  All workers will be trained how to
segregate hazardous waste and its
Centre of waste proper disposal as per the Main
management Contractors and Abu Dhabi
guidelines Municipality guidelines.
 TBT to be conducted and
instructions to be given to workers
regarding the safe disposal of waste
as mentioned in the MSDS.
7 Emergency Fire 4 12 H  All personnel to be safety inducted. 3 3 9
situations Collision  Train and inform all employees
Electrocution regarding fire Emergency
Failure to evacuate
 Evacuation Plan.
 Initiate and maintain good
housekeeping
 Ensure that all materials used in
porta cabin construction are fire
rated.
 Ensure that enough firefighting
equipment are made available on
site. ( Fire Ex., Fire Hose Reel)
 Ensure that fire alarm and Fire siren
are available on site and are fully
functional.
 No smoking in non-designated
areas.
 Ensure that smoke detectors are
installed inside all offices.
 Ensure that workers are trained-
how to fight fire, what to do in case
of an emergency
 Ensure that enough assembly points
are made available on site and
access to them is kept clear at all
times.
 Ensure emergency numbers are
posted at strategic locations.
 Ensure that Evacuation plan is
posted on notice boards and all are
informed about it during inductions.