TASK SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET
TASK: EXCAVATION, PIPE LAYING AND BACKFILLING
High Medium Low
High Medium Low
Before mitigation
After mitigation
ACTION BY:
(HML)
(HML)
Item PERSONS ACTIONS REQUIRED
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS / RISKS
No. at RISK TO REDUCE OR CONTROL RISKS WHEN BY:
Operatives All electrical tools/installations to be Forman,
Electric Connection
regularly checked Supervisor
Electric shock Sub-
1 Medium Gloves to be worn at all times. , Operator Low
Contractor, Only trained operatives to be used.
&Visitors &
Task specific PPE should be worn.
banks man
Ensure that all equipment shall be
inspected prior to start work
Operatives
Make sure that the operator is certified Supervisor
Sub- Ensure the equipment are fitted with , Operator Low
2 Usage of Equipment, Excavator etc Medium
Contractor, reverse alarm &
&Visitors
Ensure the availability of signal man at banks man
all the working time.
Barricade the area
Ensure supervisors monitor site
regularly on excavated locations
Permit system should be strictly
followed. Keep the access area cleared;
Falls of persons /Fall of materials Operatives keep the spoil 1 meter away from the Forman,
and Trench collapse Sub- edge. Provides proper access and egress Supervisor
3 High every 30 meters, erect hard barricades , Operator Low
Contract
or with signage. &
&Visitors Only authorized and competent banks man
operatives that have received the
required training are permitted to work
in excavation. All excavations deeper
than 1.2m to be battered
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be battered or benched above 1.2m
deep.
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High Medium Low
High Medium Low
Before mitigation
After mitigation
ACTION BY:
(HML)
(HML)
Item PERSONS ACTIONS REQUIRED
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS / RISKS
No. at RISK TO REDUCE OR CONTROL RISKS WHEN BY:
Excavation support must be provided in
soft unsuitable ground (sheet piles, boxes
etc)
Barricade the area
Operatives Provide proper signage, warning lights etc Supervisor
Do not allow any vehicle to , Operator ` Low
4 Vehicles driving into excavated area Sub- Medium excavation area with Out proper
Contract &
access made
or Ensure all vehicle movements are banks man
minimum 2mtr away from the
excavation edge
PVC Cutter Gloves should be worn all the time while Forman,
5 Operatives Medium using the cutter Low
Hand and fingers can cut during use Supervisor
,
PTW to be obtained before starting the
work and toolbox talk should be
conducted.
Operatives Forman
Existing pipes & buried cable being Verify utility service drawings and
Sub- Supervisor
6 Medium mark the services on the ground if
struck
Contractor, , Operator Low
any.
&Visitors &
Identify and cordon the area in a safe
method banks man
Conduct the toolbox talk before work
starts.
Close supervision at all times
Ensure there is no contamination of
hydrocarbons, etc
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Operativ Medium Ensure excavation is clear of operatives.
es Sub- Banks man to direct JCB driver. Do not Forman,
Contract tip material too close to trench. Ensure Supervisor
Backfilling or stop logs in place. Ensure PPE is worn as , Operator
7 & Low
appropriate. Driver to ensure stability of
machine at all times, All personnel to banks man
make themselves
known to driver when approaching.
Banksman to warn personnel. Mirrors to
be clean
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High Medium Low
High Medium Low
Before mitigation
After mitigation
ACTION BY:
(HML)
(HML)
Item PERSONS ACTIONS REQUIRED
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS / RISKS
No. at RISK TO REDUCE OR CONTROL RISKS WHEN BY:
Cold Drinking Water: must ensure
clean and cold drinking water shall be
provided at work sites. In any time
during the summer period,
Heat Exhaustion Rooms: must set up Forman,
Operativ Supervisor,
with proper cooling devices to
8 Heat exhaustion and Heat Stroke es Sub- Medium Operatives Low
control heat exhaustion cases.
Contracto
Summer Working Instructions/
r
campaigns in progressing workforce
awareness on summer working and its
precautionary measures for protecting
themselves from heat related illness
such as sun burns, heat cramps, heat
exhaustion and heat stress.
Name: Signature: Job Title: Date:
Completed by:
Jawad Ghani Office Manager 27-02-14
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