EXCAVATION WORK
RISK ASSESSMENT
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Risk Assessment Document number
RA no.
Activity Excavation
Date
Location Project
Equipment to be used Substances to be used Revision status
Revision number Revised date
00 08/31/2022
Vehicle / plant and machinery / power
Chemicals, hand tools
tools
Potential Hazards / Conditions Considered (Tick Box) Persons At Risk (Tick Box)
FALL FROM HEIGHT ELECTRICITY DEEP EXCAVATION EMPLOYEES PUBLIC
MANUAL HANDLING SLIPS / TRIPPING
FALLING OF MATERIALS SUBCONTRACTORS
COSHH ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
LIFTING OPERATION
ADVERSE WEATHER GENERAL PUBLIC VISITORS
FIRE RISK
Mandatory HSE Requirements (Tick Box)
SAFETY INDUCTION WORK PERMIT
TOOL BOX TALK PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS
PROPER PPE PROPER SUPERVISION
SAFE WORK PLACE PROPER BARRICADE AND WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirement (Tick Box)
SAFETY HELMET GLOVES EAR PLUGS / DEFENDERS
SAFETY BOOTS MASK RESPIRATORY / BREATHING APPARATUS
GOGGLES / SPECTACLE OVERALLS FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS
To refer other risk assessments
1. Vehicle & Transport in S
2. Confined Space
3. Noise
4. Manual Handling
Risk level
H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury) L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)
Likelihood (L) Severity (S) Category of risk (L*S) Risk matrix
5 5 10 15 20 25
LIKELIHOOD (L)
1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE.
HIGH =15 – 25 4 4 8 12 16 20
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
3 3 6 9 12 15
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. MEDIUM = 07 – 14
2 2 4 6 8 10
4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS. LOW = 01 - 06 1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC.
1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY (S)
NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be communicated to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk involved
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EXCAVATION RISK ASSESSMENT Document number
RISK Controlled By
S# Hazard Harm Control Measure Residual Risk
LXS L M H Whom
Permission to be obtained from Local Authorities to evacuate near underground
services.
Construction
Serious injury, Permission to be obtained from the Construction Manager to do any excavation
Striking Underground Manager
01 Fatality, 3X5 on site. L
Services. /Supervisor /
Material damage Check the underground services drawing of the area carefully.
Foreman
Work Permit System to be strictly followed.
Experienced supervisor to monitor the activity.
Adequate support system (Benching, battering, shoring) to be provided.
Minor / serious
Excavated soils to be placed away from edges.
injury, Supervisor /
02. Collapse of Excavation edges. 3X5 No load or plant or equipment shall be placed or moved near the edges. L
Fatality, Foreman
Well anchored stop blocks / barriers to be placed to prevent vehicle overrunning
Material damage
to the edges.
Serious injury,
Supervisor /
03 Substandard shoring system. Fatality, 3X5 Standard shoring system to be provided. L
Foreman
Material damage.
Adequate support system (Benching, battering, shoring) to be provided to the
Serious injury,
Structure / Scaffold excavation. Supervisor /
04. Fatality, 3X5 L
Collapsing due to Excavation. Scaffolding to be erected away from the excavation and provide adequate Foreman
Material damage.
support / ties.
Proper Barricade, signage and flashing Warning lights.
Minor / serious
Persons Falling into Provide safe access and egress to and from the Excavation. Supervisor /
05. injury, 3X3 L
Excavation. Walkways / bridges with proper guardrail to be provided to cross over the Foreman
Fatality.
excavation.
Drivers / Operators with License and third party certificates for all plant and
operators.
Moving vehicles / plant and Ensure all moving plant and equipment’s are equipped with audible reverse alarm
Serious injury, Supervisor /
06. equipment’s in and around 3X5 and flashing amber beacon lights. L
Fatality. Foreman
the Excavation. Do not over speed.
Speed limit signs and warning / caution signs to be placed.
Barriers or stop blocks to be placed to prevent vehicle overrunning the edge.
Standard shoring system to be provided and monitor frequently for any water
leakage from adjacent water sources. (Sea, River, Channel etc).
Plant & Equipment
Provide adequate drainage system in the adjacent area to prevent water entering
damage, Material Site Manager,
07. Flooding. 3X5 to excavation. L
damage, Supervisor
De-watering system where required to be installed and closely monitored.
Fatality.
Safe and sufficient exit routes to be provided.
Stop Excavation during rain.
08. Insufficient oxygen , Breathing problem, 2X5 Work Permit System to be followed. Supervisor / L
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EXCAVATION RISK ASSESSMENT Document number
RISK Controlled By
S# Hazard Harm Control Measure Residual Risk
LXS L M H Whom
Oxygen level to be monitored. (Permissible limit – 19.5% to 23.5%).
Poisons gases. Suffocation,
Frequent gas monitoring to be conducted where toxic gases are present / found. Foreman
(For Deep Excavation). Fatality.
Respiratory / breathing apparatus to be used.
Adequate general lights to be provided.
Adverse weather (Poor All moving plant and equipment to be equipped with head light, reverse light and
Minor / serious Supervisor /
09. visibility, Rain, Dust storm 2X4 flashing amber lights. L
injury. Foreman
etc). Task light to be provided where required.
Stop the Excavation during Rain, Dust storm any like condition.
Proper maintenance and lubrication of plant and equipment’s.
Sound proof enclosure to be provided to heavy Noise producing plant /
Hearing Loss,
machinery’s. Supervisor /
10. Heavy Noise / Dust. Environment 4X3 L
Use electric powered jackhammers instead of Pneumatic one. Foreman
pollutions
Water to be poured to suppress dust emission.
PPE (Ear plug / Ear Muffler / mask / goggles) to be worn.
Proper disposal of excavated soil.
Plant / equipment
Vehicle / plant sinking in to Proper De-watering system to be provided. Supervisor /
11. damage, Loss of 3X3 L
unstable ground / loose soil. Loose mud’s to be moved away from work area. Foreman
production.
Hazard area to be identified and place caution signs.
Standard electric supply to be provided by competent electrician.
Substandard / Incorrect Serious Injury, Burn,
Cables to be routed correctly protected and elevated from the floor where Supervisor /
12 electric connection and poor Material Damage, 3X5 L
possible. Foreman
cable rooting. Electrocution
All electric installations and cables must be inspected on daily basis.
Serious injury, Proper refueling arrangement for vehicles and plant.
Fire due to incorrect Supervisor /
13 Fatality, 3X5 Keep Petrol / Diesel in closed containers and appropriate signs on the container. L
handling of petrol, diesel etc. Foreman
Material damage. No smoking and no naked light in the refueling area.
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