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