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Significant Initial Risk Residual Risk

Who or what
S/N Hazards and Environmental Risk Control Measures Risk
is at risk S L R S L R
Aspects Level Level

 All personnel to be Project and Zone inducted.

 Ensure all approved controls and prevention measures are
discussed and RA is discussed with all persons involved in
Toolbox Talk,
People the work.
1 Risk Assessment (RA) & Approvals 2 2 4 L  All personnel to attend daily toolbox meetings prior to the
1 1 1 L
commencement of works.
 All personnel to wear mandatory PPE at all time.

 Work not to start until conditions are suitable.

Arrive on site and review work conditions  Revise as required to suit new conditions, safe access to be
2 People 2 2 4 L provided to working area at all times
1 1 1 L

 High visibility vest required.

 Ensure appropriate barricades & sign boards placed around
the area during lifting.
 Ensure the parking place is clean and free from loose or
ducts.
Lifting operation loading/unloading  Approved or certified mobile crane operator should
3 People 2 2 4 L operate the crane proper judgment is required. 1 1 1 L
Installation (girder) at height.  Worker undergo specific training of
 Secure the girder assembly tightly over the trailer upon the
stand and secured by chains and ensure correct path for
trailer movement without any much inclination to the
destination.
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Significant Initial Risk Residual Risk

Who or what
S/N Hazards and Environmental Risk Control Measures Risk
is at risk S L R S L R
Aspects Level Level

 Check the cranes.

 Check the cranes equipment certification.
 Operator shall check soil condition and see that outriggers
Setting up the crane.
are in correct position before starting lifting operation.
4 People 2 2 4  Certificate of color coding of equipment (lifting gear)
1 1 1 L
 Proper PPE to use.
 Obstruction must be removed.
 Certified rigger should handle the rigging.

 All scaffolders 3rd party certified.

Usage of scaffolding/man lifts/safety  Daily inspection of scaffolding.
5 harness for accessing crane beams/ during People 2 2 4 L  Use full body safety harness while working on higher 1 1 1 L
installation of the crane. elevation. Above 1.8m from long levels.
 Must be always flag man with man lift.

 Watch for pinch point

 Crane must be on steady position
 Check the equipment’s (sling) certification
 Check for the SWL(safe working load)
 Anti-two blocking device installed and operation
6 Sling load People 2 2 4 L  Sling softeners/protection from sharp edges must be
provide
 Barricade all working area
 Sling has been inspected and in good condition
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Significant Initial Risk Residual Risk

Who or what
S/N Hazards and Environmental Risk Control Measures Risk
is at risk S L R S L R
Aspects Level Level

 Certified operator & certified rigger inspect rigging

equipment by color coding prior to lift.
 Lifting gear shall have valid certified.
 Toolbox talk for crews involve in lifting.
 Lifting operation training as toolbox talk’s topic.
Lifting and rigging of crane  Daily crane inspection prior to start of work.
parts/equipment’s to be place on the  Crane shall have a valid certification
7 rail/and carriage beam. People 2 2 4 L  High visibility vest required. 1 1 1 L
 Only rigger shall signal crane.
 Planning of all lifting activities is critical to minimize risk to
people and property.
 Daily inspection of chain block prior to use and color
coded.
 Flag man must be present to control the traffic.

Placing of girder crane assembly just near

the erection area  All hanging electric cables need to be secured properly and
8 People 2 2 4 L before shifting or moving crane assembly (min. 7 feet up) 1 1 1 L
Care should be taken, during shifting.

Positioning of mobile crane and bring the  Ensure the parking place is clean and free from loose sand
lifting hook through the roof opening. or duct.
9 2 2 4 L  Approved or certified mobile crane operator should 1 1 1 L
operate the crane. Proper judgment is required during
operating.
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Significant Initial Risk Residual Risk

Who or what
S/N Hazards and Environmental Risk Control Measures Risk
is at risk S L R S L R
Aspects Level Level

 Working area should be clear from any abs truckle.

 Equipment should be check before each use.
 Use Proper PPE.
 Working area should be barricaded.
 Check safe working load.
 Material should be secure.
 Skill crew perform job.
 Fire extinguisher should be with Crane.
 Only authorize operator operate Crane.
Crane
 Rigger must be present with equipment.
operator,
Overhead crane erection work by Mobile  Do not stand and walk under suspended load.
Riggers and  Competent person should be present all time.
10 Crane. 2 2 4 1 1 1 L
all others  Provide signage.
working  Material should be secure.
underneath  Proper sling should be used and secure the material.
 Lifting gear and check for safe working load.
 Use proper lifting tool’s and tackle.
 Two tagline should be use.
 Only authorize rigger give signal.
 Do not stand and walk under suspended load and boom.
 Competent person should be present all time.
 Only qualified person operate equipment.
 Fallow safety rule and regulation.
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Significant Initial Risk Residual Risk

Who or what
S/N Hazards and Environmental Risk Control Measures Risk
is at risk S L R S L R
Aspects Level Level

 Toolbox talks for all crews involve in hot works.

 Hot work training as toolbox talks topic.
 Ensure appropriate barricade & sign boards placed around all hot
Hot work at height & on the ground. works activities.
 Provide adequate fire protection (provision of sand, fire blanket,
11 Welding ,cutting, grinding People 2 2 4 L
fire watch man and fire extinguishers.
1 1 1 L
 Daily inspection of welding machine & earthling prior to start of
work.
 Welder shall be trained & competent.
 Welding cables shall be inspected and color coding to ensure
good condition.

 Before lifting should check SWL Capacity, and use standard

lifting gear only. And need safety lock Latch.

 Use .lift the materials proper way. Proper softness near sharp
edge locations.
12 Using by chain puller/ chain block, People 2 2 4 L 1 1 1 L
 Competent person should be present all time.

 Use proper softness near sharp edge locations.

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Significant Initial Risk Residual Risk

Who or what
S/N Hazards and Environmental Risk Control Measures Risk
is at risk S L R S L R
Aspects Level Level

 Bench workers shall be trained & competent.(working at height

training)
 Workers crews will use appropriate PPE.
 Toolbox talks for all crews.
Working on heights ascending/descending People  Safety full body harness (double lanyard) required for fall
13 2 2 4 L protection 100% tie off.(color coded)
1 1 1 L
 Tools will be used only for their intended purpose & inspect daily
prior to start of work.
Safe working platform must be provided.

Connecting main power to crane and energizing.

 LOTO- Procedure Shill Be Follows All will be trainee on logout- tag
14 People 2 2 4 L 1 1 1 L
out

 All workers area must be kept clean and tidy at all time.
 Employees have a duty to keep their immediate work area clean
Housekeeping. as possible.
15 People 2 2 4 L  Routes must be kept clear from obstructions.
1 1 1 L
 All spillages in the work area must be cleaned up immediately.
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Significant Initial Risk Residual Risk

Who or what
S/N Hazards and Environmental Risk Control Measures Risk
is at risk S L R S L R
Aspects Level Level

 calibrated or calculated or certified known load should be used

Full load test
 Experienced testing crew will be working for this job. All loads
need to be arranged in proper way and it should be ensured
16 People 2 2 4 L before lifting. 1 1 1 L
 All test block should be lifted and shifted with proper and suitable
slings to avoid any type of accidents.

 All calibrated load shall be used for over load test

 All load blocks should be properly secured with each other as a
solid section while lifting.
 Safety working gloves should be wearer during working.
0ver load test.
17 People 2 2 4 L  All slings should be in good condition, kinked ropes, open link 1 1 1 L
chains and damaged webbing sling are not allowed to use.
Proper communication shall be ensured between crane operator
and erection crew during arranging test loads by appointing a
sling person to direct the crane operators.

Severity (S) Values: 1-5 Likelihood (L) Values: 1-5 Risk (R) = S x L
Risk Level: 1 – 4 = Low (L) 5 – 12 = Medium (M) 15 – 25: High (H)

Note: Use the Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) when determining the values of S and L
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Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM)

LIKELIHOOD
CONSEQUENCE
1 2 3 4 5
Incident
Happens
SEVERITY

Never has Happens

several
heard of Heard of in occurred several
times per
in industry/ in times per
year in
industry/ company industry/ year in a
industry/
PEOPLE ASSETS ENVIRONMENT company Activity is company location
company
Activity taking place Activity Activity is
Activity
is taking occasionall is taking taking place
is taking
place y place continuousl
place
rarely frequentl y
regularly
y

First aid case, Property

1 no stoppage damage Causes slight damage 1 (L) 2 (L) 3 (L) 4 (L) 5 (M)
to work <$5,000

Property
Medical damage Causes minor damage,
2 Treatment between can be rectified with 2 (L) 4 (L) 6 (M) 8 (M) 10 (M)
Case $5,000 and minor resources
$100,000
Property
Restricted Causes moderate
damage
Work Case, damage, can be
between
3 temporary rectified with 3 (L) 6 (M) 9 (M) 12 (M) 15 (H)
$100,000
disruption to moderate resources
and
work (e.g. Tier 1 response)
$200,000
Lost time Property
accident, damage Serious, often long-
chronic between term damage, rectified
4 with significant 4 (L) 8 (M) 12 (M) 16 (H) 20 (H)
illness, stop $200,000 resources, potential
work for 2 and legal implications
days or more $500,000

Causes severe, long-

Fatality, life- term damage, may
threatening Property require evacuation,
5 illness, damage needs local authorities 5 (M) 10 (M) 15 (H) 20 (H) 25 (H)
permanent >$500,000 involvement (e.g. Tier
disability 3 response), certainly
has legal implications
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Risk = Severity x Risk

Multiply the severity (1-5) by the likelihood (1-5) to ascertain the risk level.
Resulting action is detailed in table below.

Risk Rating Action Required

Record hazard, record risk ratings, recommend upgrades

1-4
to risk control measures if the risk rating is not as low as
(Low)
reasonably practicable

Record hazard, record risk ratings, record the

5-12
recommended risk control measure needed to reduce the
(Medium)
risk rating below 4 or as low as reasonably practicable

Stop the activity immediately and seek further advice to

15 – 25
reduce the risk rating below 4 or as low as reasonably
(High)
practicable.

TABLE 2