General Risk Register

Description of
Task Step

Hazard Description & Effect

Abrasive Wheels

Risk Analysis
Without
Controls
S

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Risk
Analysis
With
Controls
S
L
R

Control Measures

Use of task specific / speed rated discs

Disc Disintegration

Lacerations.

Use of correctly adjusted guards

Electricity

Contact burns / electric shocks

Use of suitable PPE ( body / hands / face / eyes /ears )

Entrapment

Penetrating injuries

Use of trained and competent persons only

/Entanglement

Property damage

All electrical equipment to be 110V with industrial sockets

Spoil Ejection

Tinnitus / Threshold shift / Noise induced

Routine inspection / testing

Fire

Hearing loss

All electrical equipment colour coded

Noise

Respiratory problems

Damaged equipment tagged and taken out of service

Dust

Eye Injury

All cutters and grinders regularly maintained

Residual Risk
Comments

Adequately
controlled Risk

No loose clothing worn

Adequate training & supervision
Use of Hot work permit system
Fire points / Fire marshals available
Removal of combustible materials
Good housekeeping
Air Compressor &
Tools
Air lines
Moving parts
Fire

Personal Injury
Property damage
Environmental impact

16

Eye wash station / First Aiders available on site

Fitted with whip arresters
Positive locking connectors
Use of drip trays
Hearing protection
Fire extinguishers available
Exclusion zones created around plant.
Use of suitable earthing rods (NB When Commissioning & Testing are
ongoing, Excavation Permit required for driving earthing rods)
Engine covers to enclose moving parts

Adequately
controlled Risk

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Use of appropriate PPE
Training & supervision
Air Emissions

Environmental impact

Breathing difficulties
Eye Injuries

Tool box Talks

Procurement of plant / equipment with emphasis on mitigating detrimental
air emissions to the atmosphere
Regular maintenance of plant /equipment by competent persons
Water suppression where necessary to mitigate dust generation
Exclusion zones created around plant where necessary
Task specific PPE where necessary

Adequately
controlled Risk

Training & supervision

Tool box Talks
Asphalting

Moving vehicles & plant

20

Plant operator to have Qatari operator license and third party training for

Struck by moving plant / vehicles.

the machine that is being operated.

Burns from hot materials

HSSE Department to assess all operators.

Third Party inspected machinery as and when required (organised via HR

Department).
Daily inspection and pre-user inspection of plant used during the works.
Complete Banksman / Flagsman to be used for each machine being
Adequately
controlled Risk

operated.
PPE worn as required in the specific method statement associated with the
works.
Supervision required present throughout the works.
Suitable barriers to ensure vehicle/pedestrian segregation throughout the
works.
Good communication with others trades within the vicinity to ensure
everyone's safety throughout the works.
Area to be visually checked for markers or physical signs of services, i.e.

Buried Services

Personal Injury electrocution /

Underground services

drowning / asphyxiation

manholes.

gas, electricity or water

Property Damage

Up to date drawings detailing existing services shall be obtained and

Fire

checked thoroughly.

20

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Disruption of utility services

Service providers shall be contacted to assess if there are services in the

area and also to let them know work is going to be carried out.
Obtain permit from Utility Company if required.
Use of trial holes and hand excavation around known services
Hand tools that are non conductive shall be used when excavating around
existing services.
Prior to excavation the affected area shall be surveyed with a CAT and
competent person.
Records of all CAT surveyed areas to be kept on file and briefed to
excavation team
Surveyed area clearly demarked on site
NOC from municipality to be obtained before excavation
Emergency contact numbers displayed on site

Concrete Mixer
Entanglement

Personal

20

Where required use Excavation permit.

All necessary guards are to be in place on the mixer.

Electrocution

All equipment is to be inspected by a competent person prior to use.

Entrapment

Contact dermatitis / skin irritation

Only trained operatives to use mixer

Electricity

Electric shocks / contact burns

Planned preventative maintenance programs

Manual Handling

Tinnitus / Noise induced hearing loss

No persons are to put tools or limbs in to mixer while drum is rotating.

Hazardous chemicals

Respiratory problems

Mixer is to be set up on firm level ground and should never be over loaded.

Noise

All mixers should be 110 volt where possible and be fitted with appropriate
circuit breakers.
All temporary plant to be suitably earthed
Use of suitable PPE ( body / face / eyes/ hands /ears )
Adequate training & supervision
Tool box talks
Noise levels assessed and sound screens provided as required
Availability of first aid / eye wash station

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Compliance with COSHH assessment
Good housekeeping
Pre mobilisation plant inspection.

Compactors

Property Damage

Condition

Noise pollution, Dust during compaction

Daily checks to be implemented by the operator before work start.

Noise & dust pollution

Personal Injury

Planned preventative maintenance program

Vibration

Vibration White Finger

Selection and use of appropriate PPE

16

Only trained person to operate.

Limit exposure time / regular breaks

Adequately
controlled Risk

Job rotation
Trained first aiders
Training & Supervision
Tool box talks
Monitor noise levels and enforce PPE use above 85dB
Signage
Concreting Activities
Hazardous chemicals
Vibration
Noise
Falls on level / falls
from height
Structural collapse

Burns,

12

Fire Points available

Selection and use of Appropriate PPE ( body / hands /face /eyes / ears)

Contact Dermatitis

Eye wash station available.

Eye irritations

First Aid supplies available

Vibration white finger

Trained first aiders

Threshold shift / tinnitus / noise induced

Completion of COSHH Assessment

hearing loss

Selection of less hazardous chemicals for job via procurement dept.

Serious personal injury

Washing facilities will be provided with hot water, showers, soap & paper
towels

Property damage

Limit exposure time / regular breaks

Environmental impact

Job rotation
Training & Supervision
Tool box talks
Fall protection / fall arrest systems
Monitor noise levels and enforce PPE use above 85dB
Signage

Adequately
controlled Risk

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Structural sign off for all false work and formwork before any concrete
placement
Concrete pumps use
Moving parts
Plant failure
Hazardous chemicals
Fire
Wastage

16

Good housekeeping
All concrete pumps to be 3rd party inspected

All vehicles to comply with UAE legislation in respect of registration and

testing
All equipment is to be inspected by a competent person prior to use.
Operator has Valid license / certification
Exclusion zone created around working concrete pump
Adequately
controlled Risk

Noise levels assessed and PPE provided as required

No manual clearance of pump hopper while pump is in operation
Adequate training & Supervision
Pump is to be set up on firm level ground with outriggers fully deployed
using load pads.
Suitably lined concrete wash-out facility will be provided.
Confined Spaces
Oxygen rich / deficient
atmosphere

Asphyxiation
Burns
Explosions

16

Hazardous Gases
Fire

Cranes- Lifting
Operations

20

Use of confined space permit system

Suitable means of communication
No lone working permitted
Emergency plan in place (rescue from Confined Space etc)
Adequate ventilation / lighting
Suitable access points (preferably 2 points where possible)
Hourly records of Gas levels
Signage /exclusion zone to prevent unauthorized access
Training & Supervision
Good housekeeping
Atmospheric testing with regular recording of Gas levels
Fire points available
No Smoking
Exclude inflammable materials & liquids
Standby / watchmen

Crane has valid 3rd party inspection certification Licensed crane operator

Crane overturning

Personal injury

All lifting equipment shall be 3rd party inspected and certified as fit for
purpose

Crane failure

Property damage

All rigging activities shall be conducted by trained and competent rigger

Failure of lifting

Adequately
controlled Risk

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equipment

Lifting tackle colour coded

Rigging

Crane set up on firm and level ground

Equipment & Material

Handling

Outriggers fully deployed

Adverse weather

Lift plan established for all lifting operations

Load pads under all outriggers

Crane has workshop inspection prior to mobilisation.
Selection of correct crane for task ( SWL etc ).
Weights of loads known before lifting
Exclusion zones created around lifting operations
Daily pre use checks by operator recorded
No work in strong winds or poor visibility
Specific lift paths will be created to avoid any overhead lifting
Tag lines used for all lifting activities
Training & Supervision
Tool box Talks
Selection and use of appropriate PPE
Install anemometers on cranes / site
Safe operating limits for wind speed set for all lifting operations
Protocols for all adverse weather situations such as sand storms
established
Crane supervisor authorised to suspend all lift operations project wide

Site Deliveries
Moving vehicles
Plant / personnel
interface
Overloading

Personal Injury
Property damage
Traffic Incidents

12

All drivers in possession of valid UAE licence

All vehicles compliant with UAE regulations related to registration
All vehicles kept within their SWLs
Traffic calming measures such as speed bumps in high risk areas
Establishment of pedestrian walkways.
Where possible, one way system to be established.
All vehicles fitted with audible reverse alarms.
All vehicle reversing controlled by trained banksman.
Provision of Adequate signage
Adequate lighting at site entrances
Site driving rules posted
All EZ drivers HSE inducted and driver awareness trained
All subcontractor supplier drivers given visitor induction prior to accessing
project
Authorised vehicles only on site

Adequately
controlled Risk

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Driving- Dangerous or
Unsafe
Dangerous or unsafe
driving

Dust and Dust Storms

Road traffic accident

Personal Injury
Property damage

Dust generated from site activities

Dust from plant/equipment

12

Dust storms
High wind speeds

Use of Electrical
Power Tools
Electricity
Moving parts
Noise
Vibration
Dusts

Personal Injuries: Cuts and lacerations.

Potential amputations
Penetrating Injuries.
Respiratory problems
Upper limb work disorders
Vibration white finger.
Electrocution.
Burns
Fire

20

All drivers in possession of valid UAE licence

All vehicles compliant with UAE regulations related to registration
All vehicles kept within their SWLs
All EZ drivers HSE inducted and driver awareness trained
All subcontractor supplier drivers given visitor induction prior to accessing
project
Regular tool box talk ref: driving rules.
Disciplinary action for offending drivers (Takreer 0 Tolerance)
Supervisors and H&S shall monitor driving and take appropriate action if
necessary.
All reversing vehicles to be controlled by a trained banksman
All mobile plant to have audible reversing alarm
Construction vehicles have accompanying banksman
No use of mobile phones whilst driving
Blind spots to be mitigated by appropriate mirrors.
All necessary lights should be in place on vehicles including orange
flashing beckons
Vehicle lights, windows and mirrors shall be cleaned regularly to ensure a
clear view.

Wetting and spray techniques to be implemented to prevent the generation

of dust on haul roads/working areas
Vehicles to keep to speed limits within the site boundary - 20 kph within the
construction area
Plant and equipments selected by construction department to prevent the
generation of dust to ALARP
Planned maintenance programmes implemented from plant department for
all plant/equipment
Dust collection systems to be used on tools wherever applicable
Planned maintenance regimes of plant/ equipment

All site power tools to be 110 Volt where possible

Use of approved industrial sockets
All tools inspected prior to first use and colour coded as per project
requirements
HSE Induction for all workers.
Tool specific training as required
Toolbox talks
Selection and use of suitable PPE. ( face, eyes, hands, ears ,body )
Adequate training and supervision.
All tools disconnected from electrical supply prior to cleaning / servicing etc
Planned Tool maintenance and record keeping.

Adequately
controlled Risk

Adequately
controlled Risk

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Damaged tools tagged, isolated and removed from service
All tools fitted with appropriately adjusted guards.
Pre use daily inspections for tools and cabling
PAT testing for all Electric equipment.
Job rotation as required to reduce potential health issues.
Use of PTW systems as required
Availability of Fire points
Availability of First Aiders
Electrical Works
Using Electrical
Equipment.
Electrical installation
works

Electrocution.
Burns
Fire.

20

Property damage

Emergency Situations

Disruption to project

Poor emergency
procedures.

Personal injuries
Property damage
Worsening of an incident if dealt with
incorrectly

10

Good housekeeping
All Electrical Distribution boards shall be fitted with suitable circuit breakers
Only trained and authorised personnel to complete electrical installations
(DBs etc)
All site power tools to be 110 Volt where possible
Use of approved industrial sockets
Only authorized and trained personnel to carry out work with electrical
equipment.
PAT testing for all Electric equipment
All electrical equipment shall be colour coded
Availability of Fire points with suitable Fire extinguishers
Damaged tools tagged, isolated and removed from service
No hot wiring / splicing of cables on site
Lock out tag out system (for DB boxes etc)
Suitable earthing for all temporary plant
Suitable training and supervision
Tool box talks
All Site DB boxes to be kept locked
Routine inspection protocols established for electrical installations
Availability of First Aiders
Project specific emergency plan established
Emergency plan reviewed periodically throughout life of project
Emergency procedure included in induction and reiterated in briefings and
Tool box talks.
All work locations to have clear signage for emergency exits / assembly
Emergency contact details posted on site notice boards and office bulletin
boards
Emergency facilities on standby (ambulance / fire engine / clinic)
Trained First Aiders available throughout the site
Trained fire wardens available throughout the site
Fire points / first aid boxes available throughout the site

10

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controlled Risk

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Scheduled emergency drills
Liaison with civilian emergency services
All Emergency responders to have specific training
Security at gates
Excavations
Trench Collapse
Persons falling into

Entrapment
Personal Injury

16

Slope or step faces

Excavation permit in place

Property damage

All excavations will have suitable fixed barriers at least 1.5m from leading

excavations

edges

Material or plant falling

Provision of adequate signage

into excavations

Creation of safe pedestrian access routes away from excavations

including trench

Safe access and egress shall be provided for all excavations and access

collapse

bridges over the trenches should be provided.

Adequately
controlled Risk

Excavation daily inspection checklist to be completed by competent person

Training & Supervision
Regular TB Talks ref: excavation safety
All excavated spoil to be placed at least 1.5m from leading edges
Creation of vehicle access routes away from excavations
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20

No lone working in excavations

All excavator operators to hold valid license / certification

Use of Excavators
Working excavator

Personal Injury
Property damage.

All excavators to be 3rd party inspected

Excavator failure

Traffic accidents

All operators familiarised with the SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE FOR

EXCAVATORS.
Prior to mobilising all excavators to be inspected by Workshop
Operator to carry out daily operator checklist prior to use.
All excavators shall deploy outriggers if fitted
Visibility blind spots to be minimised by mirrors.
Flashing beacon fitted.
Windows, lights, Mirrors to be cleaned regularly.
The cab floor to be kept clean and free from any obstacles which may
affect the safe operation of the Machine.

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Ground workers to wear Hi Visibility Vests, safety boots and helmets at all
times.
Exclusion zone to be created around working excavators
All excavators to be included in Planned Preventative Maintenance
schedule
All excavators to have Fire extinguisher in cab
Tele-Handler/Fork Lift

Overturning / Traffic Incidents

16

Trained and competent operators with appropriate licences.

rd

Operation

Personal Injury

3 party Inspection of fork Lift

Untrained driver

Property damage

Pre mobilisation inspection

Collision

Environmental impact

Daily pre use inspection

Loading & Unloading

Planned maintenance program

Soil pollution

Banks men to accompany while moving loads.

Adequately
controlled Risk

Exclusion zones created around working forklifts where possible

Reverse alarms fitted
Flashing orange light fitted to roof
Selection of appropriate fork lift type for application e.g. rough terrain /
SWL
Hand pump to be used if fuelling is necessary, spill kit to be available
First Aiders available
Fuelling & Oiling
Plant
Hazardous chemicals
Spillage
Fire

Damage to Environment
Fire
Personal Injury / Illness
Property damage
Explosion

12

Fire points available

Selection and use of appropriate PPE
Use fuel nozzles that automatically shut-off the flow of fuel when tank is full.
Keep a spill kit near fuel and oil storage areas and refuelling areas.
Drip trays in place for all static plant to catch any nuisance leaks and drips
that may occur.
Routine servicing only permitted in workshop areas
Environmental protective measures such as plastic sheeting in place for
any mobile plant fuelling
Store oil away from watercourses or surface water drains.
No mixed storage
All hazardous chemicals kept in labelled containers

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Use funnels when fuelling from containers
Fire extinguishers at fuel stations and on any mobile refuelling / service
vehicles, AFFF foam
Trained fire marshals / fire extinguisher operatives available
Complete COSHH assessment for all fuels and oils
Comply with COSHH assessment
MSDS with stores / workshop / HSE / Env team / clinic
Training & Supervision
Eye wash stations
First Aid
Emergency numbers posted on site.
Spill kits
Safe disposal of any contaminated ground
Handling Glazing
Units

Manual handling Glazing Units.

12

Vacuum Lifter(s) are inspected on a 6 monthly basis.

Installation of Glazing Units.

Pre-user checks are carried out to ensure Vacuum Lifters are undamaged.

Working at Height.

Lifting area(s) to be adequately barriered off to prevent unauthorised

Crush injuries from Glazing Units falling.

access to lifting zones with lifting areas constantly monitored.

Glazing Units falling from height (when

Where necessary lifting plans will be developed.

installing).

Vacuum Lifter(s) to be used by Competent person(s) to attach/unattached

Musculoskeletal injuries due to manual

glazing units.

handling.

The appropriate cut resistant hand protection will be used at all times when

Cuts & Lacerations from manual handling

visually inspecting and handling glazing units.

of Glazing & Units.

Regular checks will be carried out on hand protection to ensure not

Cuts & Lacerations removing

damaged (if damaged hand protection will be replaced ASAP).

smashed/shattered Glazing Units.

All broken glazing units will be cleared using the required PPE to ensure
cuts/lacerations etc. do not occur
MSDS reviewed for all substances and COSHH assessments produced for

Hazardous

Damage to Environment

Substances

Fire

any with adverse health affects

Hazardous substances

Personal Injury / Illness

Spill kits and eye wash kits to be available with personnel trained in their

Flammable chemicals

Property damage

use

Spillages

16

Adequate fire precautions available

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Trained fire marshals / fire extinguisher operatives available
Selection and use of appropriate PPE, as per COSHH assessment
MSDSs available at work locations, to include HSE / Env. / Clinic / PMV /
Stores
Suitable bunded storage facilities or drip trays available for all hazardous
chemicals
All workers fully briefed as to requirements of COSHH assessments
Use, storage & disposal in line with COSHH assessment
No mixed storage of hazardous chemicals
Adequate signage
Training & supervision
Hiab Lorry
Hiab Lorry overturning
Failure of lifting
equipment
Equipment & Material
Handling

4
Personal injury
Property damage

16

Lorry set up on firm and level ground

Outriggers fully deployed

Load pads under all outriggers
Hiab has valid 3rd party inspection certification.
All lifting equipment shall be 3rd party inspected and certified as fit for
purpose,
Licensed operator
Rigging by certified Riggers only
workshop inspection prior to mobilisation
Selection of correct crane for task (SWL etc).
Weights of loads known before lifting
Exclusion zones created around lifting operations
Training & Supervision
All lifting tackle shall be periodically inspected and colour coded
All equipment will be stored, handled in a safe and proper manner.
Offloading and storage will be properly controlled / supervised at all times.
Tag lines will be used to control equipment during loading and offloading.
HSE training programSelection and use of appropriate PPE

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Manual Handling
Heavy loads
Uneven loads

Back strains / medical complaints

Personal Injury
Property damage

All staff HSE inducted

Tool Box Talks ref: manual handling.

Mechanical aids to be used where possible.

Poor techniques

Blocks to be stacked on level ground close to the work site by mechanical

means.
Adequately
controlled Risk

Job rotation for lifting tasks

Regular breaks
Consider 2 person lift
No stacking above shoulder level.
Selection and use of appropriate PPE
Selection of materials based on weight e.g. 25kg bags not 50kg if possible
MEWP (Mobile

Personal Injury

Elevating Work

Property damage

All operators to wear full body harnesses with double lanyards

Platform)

Environmental impact

Equipment to have secure working platform / man basket with appropriate

20

All operators to have valid 3rd party certification

Persons / Materials

guard rails & toe boards where applicable.

Falling from height

All works shall be conducted from inside platform / basket.

Plant failure

List of authorised operators posted on machines

Overturning of MEWP

Exclusion zones created around working MEWPs.

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10

Only essential tools to be taken in MEWP basket,

Adequately
controlled Risk

Tools should be tethered where possible or should be stored in appropriate

holders
All equipment to have valid 3rd party inspection certificate
All equipment to have workshop inspection before mobilisation
Pre use daily inspection
Planned preventative maintenance schedules
Selection of appropriate MEWP as per task requirements
If fitted, out riggers fully deployed with use of load pads
Mobile Scaffolds

Personal Injury
Property damage

20

SWL posted on machine

Competent supervision
Only essential personnel and equipment to be allowed on to raised working

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Works at height

platforms.
Tool box talks
All mobile scaffold towers shall be erected by trained and competent
personnel only
Provide suitable access
All mobile scaffold systems shall be inspected by competent persons every
7 days or after any change of configuration or position.
All scaffold systems shall display a valid (signed and dated) scaff tag to
identify if safe to use
Use fall arrest harnesses on scaffolding systems
Use double rail fixed barriers and toe boards on leading edges.
Suitable bracings and ties to adjacent structures as required
Adequate signage and exclusion zones around temporary structures
No persons on working platform whilst scaffold towers are being moved

Fall of men / materials

Structural collapse
Overturning

Night-works
Insufficient Lighting

Traffic collisions
Property damage
Personal Injury

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Wheels locked prior to persons ascending

Appropriate lighting provisions
Task specific lighting plans to be developed
Nominated person responsible per shift to ensure that all lighting is

compliant
Tower lights to be set up so the light beam shines downwards to avoid any
nuisance to other stakeholders / members of the public
Lights to have welded restrictors to ensure the light beam is downwards

Painting Works

Fire Explosion
Occupational hazard
Toxic
Inhalation
Ingestion

12

facing.
Light Towers erected on firm / level ground
An electrician / mechanic will be available for maintenance work.
Safety cover
First Aiders available
Emergency contact numbers posted.
MSDS Should be available at any time in Site Office / Store room
Only authorised persons are allowed to handle the paints
Always keep paints substance in cool place with proper ventilation
All flammable substance and inflammable substance should be kept
separately with proper labels
Adequate PPE should be worn during substance handling and adequate
precaution should be taken for the disposal of paints as per the local law
Emergency action for spillage, firebox should be available in the store
keeper
Medical advice acquired if needed for the male nurse

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Use of Plant / Plant
movements

Reinforcement
Works

Steel

Injury
Property Damage
Traffic Incidents

Personal injury
Property damage
Fire

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Protruding steel
Cutting
Manual handling

Scaffolding

Personal injury

Works at height

Property damage

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All plant to be operated by suitably licensed and competent operators.

All plant to have 3rd party inspection
All plant inspected prior to mobilisation
All plant to have project ID stickers affixed
All reversing vehicles to be controlled by a trained banksman - note this
applies to vehicular traffic only
Exclusion zones created around working plant note this relates to such
things as excavators / loading shovels
Pedestrian walk ways to be established to segregate plant from
pedestrians
All mobile plant to have audible reversing alarm
Blind spots to be mitigated by appropriate mirrors.
All necessary lights should be in place on vehicles including orange
flashing beckons and should be used at all times as well as being regularly
inspected.
Vehicle Lights, windows and mirrors shall be cleaned regularly to ensure a
clear view.
Selection and use of appropriate PPE
Stationary plant to have drip trays.
Availability of Fire points
Availability of First aiders
Provision of adequate signage
Selection and use of task specific PPE
Specific HSE training related to power tool safety
HSE inductions for all project employees
Trained operatives only for cutting activities
Hot work permits for cutting works
Provision of Fire extinguishers
Exclusion zone around cutting works
Mushroom caps / timber covers for all exposed starter bars
Mechanical lifting aids used where possible
Enforcement of minimum 2 person lifting of rebar if manual handling
required
Provision of suitable pedestrian access / walkways
Dedicated holding /storage location for rebar prior to installation
Good housekeeping
Tool box talks
Temporary works structural design as required
Competent supervision
Only essential personnel and equipment to be allowed on to raised working

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Fall of men / materials

platforms.
Tool box talks.
All temporary working platforms ( scaffold systems ) shall be erected by
trained and competent personnel
Provide suitable access
All scaffold systems shall be regularly inspected by competent persons
every 7 days.
All scaffold systems shall display a valid (signed and dated) scaff tag to
identify if safe to use
Use fall arrest harnesses on scaffolding systems
Use double rail fixed barriers and toe boards on leading edges.
Use of suitable load rated steel life lines in absence of fixed guard rails
Suitable bracings and ties to adjacent structures as required
Adequate signage and exclusion zones around temporary structures

Structural collapse

Structural design sign off before loading

Good housekeeping
Survey and Mark out

Heat Stress and Personal injury due to

Heat

slip/trip/fall

Ensure area of work is clear of all debris

Survey equipment falls

Survey equipment falls due to wind or hit

Foreman to inspect working area before allowing survey team on site

Eye injury

by transport

Legs of tripod to be securely bedded into ground and mercury accuracy to

Personal Injury due to

Eye injury (sand/dust)

be checked.

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working near roads

Isolate working area with barricades,

Adequately
controlled Risk

No activity during wind or sand storm

No vehicles allowed within area
No lone working
Provision and use of appropriate PPE esp. eye protection
Suitable training & Supervision
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Adequate traffic management plans

All vehicles to have valid UAE registration / testing documentation

Tipper Truck
Operations

Personal Injury
Property damage

All vehicles Inspected prior to mobilisation

Overloading

Traffic Incidents

Daily pre-use Inspections for vehicles

Overturning

All vehicles included in planned preventative maintenance schedule

Ram Failure

Licensed drivers only

Pedestrian Interface

Drivers to receive HSE Induction and additional driver awareness training

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Exclusion zone around operation
Tipping only on prepared ground firm / level
Banksmen behind earth bund
All vehicles kept within SWL
Vehicles only permitted to move forward after tipping if bed is fully lowered
Min 15M clearance laterally between tipping vehicles All vehicles kept
within SWL
All vehicles weighed at source using approved weighbridge
All vehicle loads covered by tarpaulin to prevent spillage of materials on
haulage routes
Regular Tool Box Talks
Traffic marshals deployed to maintain safe distances between vehicles
Testing and
Commissioning of
Electrical &
Mechanical Systems
& Components

Unauthorised access.
Incompetent Commissioners & Testers.
Poor Guarding.
Lack of Signage.
Unrestricted Areas.
Stored Energy
Electric Systems (death, shock, fibrillation,
cardiac arrest, burns, falls from height).
Mechanical Systems (entrapment, death,
crush injuries, entanglement, nips &
pinches.

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All vehicles included in planned preventative maintenance schedule

Testing & Commissioning Method Statements & Task Risk Assessments for
specific on site activities prior to such works being carried out.
Only authorised, trained & competent appointed person(s) (Electrical
and/or Mechanical) to carry out the Testing & Commissioning of systems.
All the required Training will be given to MEP, to perform Commissioning
Activities (ID cards to be issued to Trained Persons for Commissioning
Activities).
All the required Training will be given to Construction, PMT/PMC and
Visitors to access areas (ID cards to be issued to Trained Persons for
Snagging Works or Visiting the Restricted Area). Such Persons will be
accompanied by an MEP Authorised Person or Delegate.
Where required Security Guards will Monitor the Restricted areas, ensuring
all persons sign in/out of Register.
Relevant RRE permit-to-works obtained, signed by all parties (Authorised
Person and Performing Authority or Delegate) prior to any energisation,
with adherence to the permitry system throughout the Testing &
Commissioning works.
Adequate signage will be placed at the testing and commissioning area(s)
and other required locations as specified in Method Statement for specific
works.
Adequate fencing erected to prevent unauthorised entry into certain areas
(where lockable doors not available). Such areas to be excluded of
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Mechanical & Electrical systems, where necessary door will be locked
(limited access) to prevent unauthorised entry.
Water Quality &
Management

Loss of water

Diseases (contaminated water)

Potable used on site for drinking (tested on a regular basis)

Water trucks deliver potable water on a daily basis for all persons
concerned with EPC-6

Dehydration

Poster campaign within offices/site and camp for water saving techniques
Cleaners monitor toilets / water coolers for leaks and inform the necessary
parties for repair

Adequately
controlled Risk

Plumber monitoring site / offices and camp for leak repairs and filter
changing etc.
HSE Department undertake daily inspection which includes welfare issues
Tool box Talks
Waste Generation

Unauthorised Disposal

Waste Management Procedure Implemented

Mixed Wastes

Waste Management Plan Implemented on the project

Fire

All waste to be removed by certified handlers and receivers whom have

valid commercial licences

Slips, Trips & Falls

Skips available to segregate waste streams on the project and identified

with the required signage.

Environmental Contamination

Hazardous waste skip(s) available on the project

All waste continuously removed from the working area and placed in the
correct waste container, to mitigate slips, trips & falls and fire on site

Adequately
controlled Risk

Good Housekeeping ensured throughout the duration of the project

HSE Department to monitor the waste generation / management
throughout the project
Construction Department to Reduce Waste by Reusing materials where
possible
Spill kits available to clear hazardous wastes where incidents occur
(Regular checks of spill kits)
Welding & Cutting

Burns

Fire and explosion

Electric shock

Thermal Radiation

Arc Eye

Ultra-violet radiation

Heat Disorders

Gases and fumes

Respiratory problems

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Hot work Permits

Pre use tool Inspections
All hot works conducted by suitably trained and competent persons
Proper identification and storage of acetylene and oxygen tanks
All cutting / welding rigs to be fitted with flash back arrestors
Provision and enforcement of suitable PPE
Remove all combustible materials from areas of hot works

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Systemic poisoning from fumes

Working at Height
Fall of men / materials

Personal Injury
Property damage

Provision of Fire extinguishers

Fire watch for 30 mins post hot work activity
Provision of suitable ventilation as required
Atmospheric testing as required
No hot works in confined space
Tool box talks
Availability of First Aiders
Good housekeeping
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( dilution / forced )

Temporary works structural design as required

Competent supervision
Only essential personnel and equipment to be allowed on to raised working
platforms
Lanyard system for hand tools where possible
Mesh netting on scaffold platforms if over other work areas
Tool box talks
All temporary working platforms ( scaffold systems ) shall be erected by
trained and competent personnel only
All scaffold systems shall be regularly inspected by competent persons
every 7 days
All scaffold systems shall display a valid (signed and dated) scaff-tag to
identify if safe to use
Use fall arrest harnesses on scaffolding and false work systems
Use double rail fixed barriers and toe boards on leading edges.
Use of suitable load rated steel life lines in absence of fixed guard rails
Adequate signage and exclusion zones around temporary structures
Provision of suitable access to working platforms
Structural design sign off before loading.
Availability of First Aiders
Specific rescue from height training for key operatives
Good housekeeping
Correct ladder type used for the activity (colour coded) (pre-inspected)

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Conduct rescue from height drills

Works in hot weather
Heat
Dehydration, dizziness,
nausea
Impaired judgment

Accidents and incidents arising from heat

stress, heat exhaustion and heat related
conditions

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Compliance with local authorities and Abu Dhabi Summer Working Hours
Restrictions
Teams to take adequate rest breaks and drink extra water to prevent the
effects of heat stress
Adequate shelter and shade areas provided
Supervision of all operations

Migraine, heat stroke

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