Risk Assessment

Training
No Training Type To whom

1 First Aid Supervisor

2 Scaffolding Who work at heights

3 Chemical Handling All Employees

4 Machines operator training Machines operator

Tool Box:
5 - General Safety (PPE). All Employees
- Chemical Spill.

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 Risk Assessment of Excavation
Location: Abu Dhabi
       

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 Follow safe work procedures.

 Inspect trenches, and report any defects or
necessary.
Excavation / General Public,  Provide adequate supervision after training
Trenching and Falling into trenches and
Contractors (Machines operator training - Tool Box).
1 installing Causing sprains and 3 2 6 1 2 2
fractures and Injuries Staff,  Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Irrigation Workers (PPE), including safety boots and work gloves and
System goggles.
 Never get into a trench that is deeper than your
knees.
General Public,
 Limit the amount you trench to what can complete
Accidents and injuries Contractors
2 backfilling 3 2 6 and backfill in one day so don’t leave a trench 1 2 3
(leave a trench unattended) Staff, unattended.
Workers
Damaged equipment
Operation of (Collapse of whole or part of  Maintain and repair trenching equipment.
trenchers or equipment - Defects  Train workers on the safe use of trenching
3 Workers 2 2 4 1 2 2
excavators resulting in injuries - Back equipment before they start work (all worker must
pain from lifting and carrying be certified).
awkward loads)
Accidents and Entanglement because of  Wear close-fitting, full-length clothing
4 Workers 2 3 6 1 3 3
injuries loose clothes and jewelries  Not allowed to wear jewelries.
 Regulate the length of exposure to hot
environments
 Provide cool water in the workplace and encourage
workers to drink it frequently in small amounts
before, during and after working.
 Provide personal protective equipment (Cap+
Heat stress
gloves + mask + goggles + specialized personal
5 Heat Exposure Heat stroke Operators 3 4 12 1 4 4
protective clothing).
Dehydration
 Monitor the health of workers at risk.
 Provide training for the workers, especially new
and young employees, telling them about the risks
of heat stress associated with their work, what
symptoms to look out for, safe working practices
and emergency procedures.
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 Risk Assessment of Manual Handling
Location: Abu Dhabi
       

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Move objects and turned

Workers quickly without moving his
 Use safe lifting technique.
moving and feet, twisting his back.
1 Worker 3 2 6  Train workers in safe lifting technique (Tool 1 2 2
carrying (Back, shoulder, or leg
Box).
objects strain from moving items
by pushing or pulling)

Improper Lifting of heavy

boxes and bags.
Shoulder or wrist sprains
or strains from lifting
heavy equipment, bags,
Manual or boxes
Handling lifting
2 Heavy objects Back pain from lifting and
and carrying carrying awkward loads
awkward loads Back, shoulder, or leg
strain from moving items
by pushing or pulling.
Cuts and bruises due to
sharp and pointed objects
 Remind workers about the PPE (Gloves +
Helmet + safety shoes + goggles overall if
necessary) they are required to wear.
 Be sure you can see where you are going
when carrying large items
 Get close to the object
Worker 1 3 3  Lift smoothly and slowly, keeping the object 1 3 3
close to your body.
 Keep the load between your knees and
shoulders.
 Provide assistive devices such as dollies or
hoists, if necessary, and make sure they are
maintained in good condition.

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 Risk Assessment of Cutting
Location: Abu Dhabi
       

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 Define work time and get permission from client.

Work in
 Follow safe work procedures explain how to hold,
awkward
use, and store the grinder.
1 positions for Sprains and strains Operators 3 2 6 1 2 2
long periods  All operator and workers must be trained and
of time certified, and that the machine is safe to use before
start (Tool Box)
 Remove rings, bracelets, and other jewelry
 Wear full-length, close- fitting clothing.
Catching
 The operator must be trained and certified and
fingers, clothing,
Cuts, abrasions, accidents make sure that the machine is safe to use before
2 or jewelry in Operators 2 3 6 1 3 3
and injuries start.
pinch points or
wrap points  Remind workers about the PPE they are required
to wear (Helmet + Goggles + Mask + Fit and
closed clothes )
 Check the worksite.
bruises to eyes, face, or
Flying Debris  Remove debris, such as rocks or pieces of
exposed skin from flying
and exposure to concrete.
3
flying debris
debris, injuring the operator Operators 2 3 6 1 3 3
 Remind workers about the PPE (Gloves + Helmet
or bystanders,
+ Mask + safety shoes + goggles overall if
Eye injuries
necessary) they are required to wear.
 Use personal protective equipment (PPE), and
hearing protection.
4 Excessive noise hearing loss Operators 2 3 6 1 3 3
 Noise level must be less than 85 DB, otherwise if
more this level must use earmuffs
 Regulate the length of exposure to hot
environments
 Provide cool water in the workplace and encourage
workers to drink it frequently in small amounts
before, during and after working.
 Provide personal protective equipment (Cap+
Heat stress
gloves + mask + goggles + specialized personal
5 Heat Exposure Heat stroke Operators 3 4 12 1 4 4
protective clothing).
Dehydration
 Monitor the health of workers at risk.
 Provide training for the workers, especially new
and young employees, telling them about the risks
of heat stress associated with their work, what
symptoms to look out for, safe working practices
and emergency procedures.

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 Risk Assessment of Work at height
Location: Abu Dhabi
       

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 Staff instructed not to use makeshift steps (chairs/

tables etc.)
Use of incorrect General Public,
 Restrict displays to head height where practical
1 equipment (desk, Falls, falling objects Contractors Staff, 2 2 4 1 2 2
 Ensure display boards are accessible
chairs etc.) Workers
 Kick stool provided for users to access display
areas safely
 All access equipment suitable for purpose,
checked before use and maintained in good
General Public,
Defective condition.
2 Falls, falling objects Contractors Staff, 2 2 4 1 2 2
equipment /  Reporting procedure in place for identified
Workers
defective items with prompt removal /remedial
action.
Inappropriate  Use of access equipment restricted to those
use of access trained and competent in use.
equipment  Floor surfaces suitable to use kick stool (firm and
General Public,
Overreaching, even surface)
3 Falls, falling objects Contractors Staff, 2 3 6 1 3 3
stretching etc.  Persons using access equipment to wear
Workers
Uneven floor appropriate footwear (low heeled, non slip soles).
causing  Do not leave unattended to avoid unauthorized
instability use.
 Ensure shelving is not overloaded
 Organize storage with heavy / bulky objects at
Manual Handling General Public, lower levels.
4 Unstable / Falls, falling objects Contractors Staff, 2 3 6  Frequently used items stored at easily accessible 1 3 3
unwieldy loads Workers locations.
 Staff to be trained in moving and handling
techniques.
General Public,
Contact with  Switch off electrical supply or tape off and label
5
electricity
electrocution, burns Contractors Staff, 2 3 6 1 3 3
light switch if this is not possible.
Workers
 Segregate work area effectively.
General Public,
Persons  Provide warning signs, cones or fencing if needed.
Crush injuries, head injury Contractors Staff,
6 colliding with 2 2 4  Schedule work to take place when persons are not 1 2 2
Fall person Workers
ladder in immediate area.
 Install Barricade Tape around the area.

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 Risk Assessment of Routine maintenance
Location: Abu Dhabi
       

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COSHH Assessment PPE (Gloves + overall + safety

shoes).
Irritation, itching, or skin
Contact with No smoking during maintenance process.
1
Lubricants
rashes (dermatitis). Operators 2 2 4 Keep the fire extinguishers inaccessible place.
1 2 2
Fire
All process of refueling should be far from power supply
and electrical sources.

Cuts and Fractures or scratches or Operator & PPE (Gloves + Goggles + overall + safety shoes).
2 abrasions 2 3 6 1 3 3
bruises workers All others in the work area to wearing eye protection.

General Public,
Waste disposal Staff Only use containers, which are specially designed for
Waste materials.
3 Spilling
Fuel / Oil spills.
Contractors 2 4 8 fueling and lubrication. 1 4 4
Staff Chemicals spill kit to be on site.
Operators

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 Risk Assessment of using Power Tools
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 Work processes are to be

monitored to ensure safety
operatives, co-workers and any
other persons who may be affected
 Respiratory protective equipment is
to be worn if there is a risk of
inhalation
 Ear protection is to be worn if noise
Inhilation of dust levels exceed 80 dba
Excesive noise
1 Health Hazard Staff/worker 2 4 8  Select equipment with the lowest 1 4 4
Vibration
HAV for the task
Rotating / Moving
 Attach label to machine giving the
maximum working time for the day.
 No person to exceed the maximum
working time.
 Gloves to be worn in cold weather.
 Job rotation
 to be in place to minimize
exposure.

 Pre use visual inspection for

damage/defects to tools, cables,
plugs - defective tools to be taken
 Electric shocks hazards out of use immediately
 Hot surfaces  Cables to be routed away from
Defective equipment /  Rotating parts aisles and walkways where they
Staff/ worker 2 4 8 1 4 4
Electric shocks  Sharp extrusions could create trip hazards to other
 Entanglement persons and/or expose cables
 Contact hazards to potential damage
 All power tools to be 110 volts or
battery powered
 Ensure to wear appropriate PPE

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 Risk Assessment of work in hot weather
Location: Abu Dhabi
       

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 Use personal protective equipment PPE (Gloves + Helmet/Cap +

Heat rash:
1 Hot humid environment; plugged
sweat glands.
Heat cramps:
Heavy sweating from strenuous
physical activity drains a person’s
body of fluid and salt, which
cannot be replaced just by
2 workers
drinking water. Heat cramps
occur from salt imbalance
resulting from failure to replace
salt lost from heavy sweating.
Mask + safety shoes + goggles).
workers 2 2 4  Limit your shift time. 1 2 2
 Choose the most shade for the completion of work places.
 Wash regularly to keep skin clean and dry.
 Use personal protective equipment PPE (Gloves + Helmet/Cap +
Mask + safety shoes + goggles).
 Reduce activity levels and ⁄ or heat exposure.
2 3 6 1 3 3
 Drink fluids regularly.
 Workers should check on each other to help spot the symptoms that
often precede heat stroke.

Fainting:  Use personal protective equipment PPE (Gloves + Helmet/Cap +

Fluid loss, inadequate water
intake and standing still, resulting
3 workers
in decreased blood flow to brain.
Usually occurs in unacclimatized
persons.
Mask + safety shoes + goggles).
 Reduce activity levels and ⁄ or heat exposure.
2 3 6 1 3 3
 Move around and avoid standing in one place for too long. Workers
should check on each other to help spot the symptoms that often
precede heat stroke.

 Use personal protective equipment PPE (Gloves + Helmet/Cap +

Heat exhaustion:
Fluid loss and inadequate salt
4 and water intake causes a
person's body's cooling system to
start to break down.
Mask + safety shoes + goggles).
 Reduce activity levels and ⁄ or heat exposure.
workers 2 3 6 1 3 3
 Drink fluids regularly.
 Workers should check on each other to help spot the symptoms that
often precede heat stroke.

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Heat stroke:
There are two types of heat stroke:
 Classic heat stroke may
occur in older adults and in
persons with chronic illnesses
exposed to excessive heat.
When the body has used up its  Use personal protective equipment PPE (Gloves + Helmet/Cap + Mask
water and salt reserves, it stops + safety shoes + goggles).
sweating causing a rise in body
 Reduce activity levels and ⁄ or heat exposure.
temperature.
workers 2 3 6  Drink fluids regularly. 1 3 3
 Exertional heat stroke
 Workers should check on each other to help spot the symptoms that
generally occurs in young
often precede heat stroke.
persons, who engage in
strenuous physical activity for a
prolonged period of time in a hot
environment and the body’s
cooling mechanism cannot get
rid of the excessive heat.
Heat stroke may develop suddenly or
may follow from heat exhaustion.

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Risk Rating Matrix

Consequence (From Table 1)

Probability
(from Table 2)
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)

Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent/Almost certain (5) 5 10 15 20 25

15 - 25 Extreme risk Activity or industry should not proceed in current form

Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be
8 - 12 High risk
subject to detailed OSH assessment

4 -6 Moderate risk Activity or industry can operate subject to management and /or modification

1-3 Low risk No immediate action required, unless escalation of risk is possible

Risk Assessment Date: 14/09/2020 Next Rivew: 13/09/2021

Reviewed & Approved By: Eng. Hasan Alomar
Risk Assessed By: Mr. Tariq Radwan
Signature: Signature:

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