Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police

Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023 Risk Assessment for Construction of DWFI, Sewerage System and Deepening of Kai Tak River Bed 1. Work Sequence: Item Activities 1 Temporary pedestrian / traffic diversion 2 Installation of temporary block wall for river diversion 3 Demolish the existing DWFI 4 Excavation 5 Lifting operation 6 Laying of concrete pipes 7 Concreting 8 Contingency arrangement
9 10 TAM Grouting Hot works including flame cutting and electric arc welding Prepared By Engineer : Checked By Safety Officer : Approved by Deputy Construction Manager: Date : Date : Date :

Affected person(s) Laborers, road users Laborers, Crane operator, Rigger Plant operator, Laborers Laborers, Plant operator Crane operator, Rigger, Laborers Crane operator, Laborers Crane operator, Laborers, Plant operator, Laborers Laborers Welder, Laborers

Associated Risk Items 1a 2a 3a 4a 5a 6a 7a 8a 9a 10a

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Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023
Item No. Cause / Initial Event Consequence 1a Temporary pedestrian/traffic diversion Risk Ranking Existing Mitigating Controls F 2 S 3 R/R M Additional Mitigating Controls (A.L.A.R.P.) By Whom Risk Ranking Required F S R/R 2 L - Engineer Provide banksman to direct 1 - Foreman pedestrian or traffic movement. - Superintendent Check the pedestrian / traffic arrangement by foreman and supervisor to maintain it in good condition. Full time supervision and monitoring by foreman / subcontractor representative to ensure nuisance and interruption to the public can be eliminated. Provide toolbox training of public safety for all involved workers.

Manoeuvrig the plant near the public

Nuisance to Strictly follow the the road users Highways code for traffic diversion. Public Erect adequate advance interruption diversion and warning Hit by the signs. plant Adequate traffic signs and lanterns are available on the work area. Erect adequate safety barriers or barricades to protect the road users.

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Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023
Item No. Cause / Initial Event Consequence 2a Installation of temporary block wall for river diversion Risk Ranking Existing Mitigating Controls All workers must wear anti-slip safety shoes and reflective vests. Workers must wear lifejacket. Provide safe access and egress. Close monitoring of nullah water flow. F 3 S 3 R/R S (A.L.A.R.P.) Risk Ranking Required F S R/R Provide lifebuoy at nullah or 2 3 M workplace. Provide toolbox training on emergency procedure of working in nullah. Provide life jacket for those working near water. Prior to the coming of heavy rainfall and increment weather, foremen in charge or supervisory staff should stop the work and release all site personnel get back to assembly point on the ground. Provide emergency escape ladders for emergency use in case of flooding. Implement permit to work system for working at nullah. Assign an experienced foreman to 2 3 M monitor and control the operation to ensure works can be done safely. Continue watering to the work area to suppress dust emission. Ensure all equipment is checked before use. Provide warning signs. Provide toolbox tool to workers. Implement permit to work system for working at nullah. Additional Mitigating Controls By Whom Engineer Foreman Superintendent Crane operator

Slipping Person fall into the nullah Flooding Hit by temporary block wall

3a Demolish the existing - Eye injury DWFI - Dusty atmosphere - Hit by movement plant or equipment - Body and foot injury - Noise nuisance Provide suitable P.P.E. safety helmet, ear plugs, eye protectors, safety boots and dust mask. Select experienced plant operators to perform the works. Spray water to breaking area to reduce dust arising. Demarcate the working area clearly. 3 3 S -

Engineer Foreman Superintendent Plant operator

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Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023
Item No. Cause / Initial Event Consequence 3b Operation of air compressor and pressurised hoses Risk Ranking Existing Mitigating Controls F 3 S 3 (A.L.A.R.P.) Risk Ranking R/R Required F S R/R S - Provide toolbox training for all 2 3 M involved workers. - Use of suitable PPE, safety helmet, and safety shoes, approved eye protectors and dust mask. - Inspect all hoses and connections prior to use. Additional Mitigating Controls By Whom Forman Engineer Superintendent

Disconnected - Provision of proper device air hose hit or method to secure the nearby personnel connection of compressed air hose, e.g. whip check. - Workers wear proper dust mask, eye and ear protectors.

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Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023
Item No. Cause / Initial Event Consequence 4a Excavation and installation of ELS - Collapse of excavation due to inadequate strength of sheet pile support - Persons falling into excavation trench - Workers being struck by excavators - Collapse of heavy equipment / material - Water ingress - Handling the excavatal materials - Installation of ELS Risk Ranking Existing Mitigating Controls Brief of method statement. Competent site supervisor to check the set-up and condition of temporary trench support during construction. Weekly inspection and fill Form 4 by competent person. Fencing along edge of excavation trench. Provide lookoutman when necessary. Heavy equipment/ material should not be place along the edge of excavation. Wear safety hamlets Wear protective goggles/ gloves Wash hand after any operation F 2 S 4 R/R S Required Daily inspection to ensure the shoring fabrication / excavation procedure and installation of sheetpile and portal frame shall strictly follow approved method statement. Provide adequate safe access and egress. Post up emergency procedures and contact lists. Provide adequate water pump for dewatering in case of heavy rainstorm. Assign an experienced foreman to monitor and control the operation to ensure works can be done safely. Provide lifebuoy at nullah or workplace. Provide life jacket for those working near water. Prior to the coming of heavy rainfall and increment weather, foremen in charge or supervisory staff should stop the work and release all site personnel get back to assembly point on the ground. Provide emergency escape ladders for emergency use in case of flooding. Implement permit to work system for working at nullah. Additional Mitigating Controls (A.L.A.R.P.) Risk Ranking F S R/R 2 2 L By Whom Engineer Foreman Superintendent Plant operator

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Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023
Item No. Cause / Initial Event Consequence 5a Lifting operation Risk Ranking Existing Mitigating Controls Select suitable size and functions of plant and equipment for the work with proper sitting / placement arranged. Lifting appliance should be thoroughly examined by RPE and certificate should be displayed. Operator should perform daily checking and weekly inspection with LA & LG Reg. Form 1 completed. Provide lookoutman to direct lifting operation when necessary. Demarcate a lifting zone by warning tapes/barriers as possible. Use the correct type and length of sling, chain and fibre rope. Make sure that the lifting gears are marked with correct color coding for the period approved. Any expired or damaged lifting gear will be removed off site. F 3 S 4 R/R H (A.L.A.R.P.) Risk Ranking Required F S R/R Do not use crane under adverse 2 2 L weather. Use suitable guide rope to prevent the lifting load from spinning & swinging. Operators must attend associated training course. Provide pre-work briefing and toolbox training. Riggers have to thoroughly examine the lifting gear before work. Additional Mitigating Controls By Whom Engineer Foreman Superintendent Crane operator

Lifting load traveling hit nearby personnel and plant Failure of LA&LG Crane and excavator slewing

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Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023
Item No. Cause / Initial Event Consequence 6a Risk Ranking Existing Mitigating Controls F 2 S 4 R/R S Required Operators must attend associated training course. Lifting appliance and lifting gear should be thoroughly examined by RPE and hold valid certificate. Valid examination certifications should be displaced at a prominent location. Operators shall not use mobile phone while operating of equipment and never disturbed by other workers. Assigned operator should perform daily inspection in order that equipment should be in good condition. Implement permit to work system for working at nullah. Provide toolbox talk to workers. Conduct final checking by engineer before concreting. Assign an experienced foreman to monitor and control the operation to ensure works can be done safely. Provide lifebuoy at nullah or workplace. Implement permit to work system for working at nullah. Additional Mitigating Controls (A.L.A.R.P.) Risk Ranking F S R/R 1 4 S By Whom Engineer Foreman Superintendent Crane operator

Laying of concrete - Heavy - Provision of suitable PPE, pipes equipment safety helmet, safety belt, traveling hit and proper footwear and nearby personnel reflect vest, etc. and plant - Select suitable size and - Collapse of functions of plant and boom/jib due to equipment for the work with failure of proper sitting / placement connection of arranged. pins or wire - Carry out weekly slings inspection and maintenance of the equipment. - Riggers have to thoroughly examine the lifting gear and condition of pins before work. Concrete Pouring Body and foot - Provide suitable PPE, injury safety helmet, safety gloves, etc. - Provide access and egress.

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Engineer Foreman Superintendent Crane operator

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Leader-Sunnic Joint Venture Reconstruction, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Kai Tak River From Wong Tai Sin police Station to Tung Tau II Estate DC/2011/04 Risk Assessment Ref. No. 1121/RA023
Item No. Cause / Initial Event Consequence 8a Contingency arrangement In case of emergency(e.g. heavy rainfall and increment weather etc) - River water ingress into the work access Risk Ranking Existing Mitigating Controls Close monitoring of nullah water flow. - Supervisory staff / site-incharge to suspend all the works within the nalluh immediately. F 3 S 3 R/R S Additional Mitigating Controls (A.L.A.R.P.) Risk Ranking Required F S R/R Provide toolbox training on 2 2 L emergency procedure of working in nullah. Prior to the coming of heavy rainfall and increment weather, foremen in charge or supervisory staff should stop the work and release all site personnel get back to assembly point on the ground. Provide emergency escape ladders for emergency use in case of flooding. Enclose the surrounding of grouting 1 2 L machine by trapuline sheet Keep the working area tidy Provide suitable shelter to covermoving part of grouting machine and hydralic grout pump. Site personnel involved must attend associated Tool Box Talk training Strictly follow no smoking policy Watchman is reqquired if work is carried outnear any ignition. 1 4 L By Whom Foreman Engineer Superintendent

9a TAM Grouting Cement and dust - Hand or back injury - Slipping 10a Hot works including flame cutting and electric arc welding Electrocution Fire-waste material Operative wear dust mask and protective goggles Workers wear suitable glove Adopt correct posture for handling of cement bug Workers wear nonslipping safety shoes Suitable PPE i.e. Welding goggles Electrical livecontacts/cable/ connections shall be properly insulated and protected from physical damage. 2 2 L -

Foreman Engineer Workers

Engineer Foreman Worker Superintendent

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