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Risk Assessment for Structural Steel Installation

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alfasi constructions LLC

RISK ASSESSMENT
CONSEQUENCE
Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
LIKELYHOOD Class 3 Class 2 Class 2 (AWI or LTI) Class 1 Class 1
(MTI) or Class 1 Single Fatality Multiple Fatalities
Permantly disabling Efferct
Rare (1)
1 2 3 4 5
Less than once every 5 years

Possible (2)
2 4 6 8 10
Once every 5 years

Likely (3)
3 6 9 12 15
1 - 5 times per year

Often (4)
4 8 12 16 20
5 - 12 times per year

Frequent Almost Certain (5)


5 10 15 20 25
Contineous or will happen frequently

Table 4: Risk Level and Acceptability


Hazard Risk Index (HRI) Risk Level Risk Acceptability Action

15 to 25 Extremely High Intolerable Activity should not proceed in the current form

8 to 12 High Unacceptable Remedial Planning Required and subject to detailed OHS assessment

4 to 6 Medium Acceptable with continuous review Activity can operate subject to management or further modification

1 to 3 Low Acceptable with period review No action required unless escalation of risk is possible
PROJECT: AL WAKRAH STADIUM & PRECINCT
DOCUMENT NUMBER AFC-RA-0002 RISK
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLTION OF SECONDARY
STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR FACADE & CLADDING WORKS Rev 0

Risk Assessment Date 14.01.2018


Activity: Delivery of Plant, Equipment's and materials Reference: On Façade Laydown & Pitch Area
including Structural Steel, bolts, plant & equipment

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
Activity: Maneuvering of trailers with Load Reference: Façade Assembly area - Laydown & Pitch

1. Collision with other vehicles, Operatives 5 4 20 1. All drivers or operators to have valid driving license and insurance and follow 1 4 4
objects or operatives during the and other site all Government laws, rules and regulations
transportation and manoeuvring personnel -
of vehicles in the operational serious 2. All drivers and operators to adhere to speed limits both on the public
zone. 2. Falling personal highways and sites at all times.
objects from load shifts during Injury / 3 All vehicles to be equipped with flashing warning lights and reversing alarm
transportation. fatality or system that is clearly audible above the site noise levels.
property
damage 4. Seat belts must be worn at all times.
5. PPE must be worn at all time on site.
6. Vehicles shall have valid and up-to-date testing documents in the cab which
must be presented as required.
7. All loads are to be properly loaded and securely fastened and checked before
and after transit to ensure no shift in the load
8. All loads should be within the limits of the trailer unless specifically exempt by By task, daily
Engineer
the correct permits (Wide or Overlength permitted transports). and weekly

9. All permitted loads that are wider or longer than the trailer have to be fitted
with the required warning signs and equipment and be accompanied by a lead
vehicle.
10. All transportation to be carried out in line with the QATAR transportation
authority requirements and restrictions and communication between drivers
and flagmen at all times.
11. All drivers to adhere to the site rules and instructions from the flagmen at
all times.
12. Minimum PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety
Glasses, Coveralls, Hi-vis Vest
13. Clear un-loading area to be established and suitable equipments to be used
for unloading the same.

Activity: Loading & Unloading of materials Reference: Façade Assembly area - Laydown & Pitch

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Unauthorised personnel Operatives 5 4 20 1. All loads to be checked prior to removal of tie downs securing the loads 1 4 4
entering off-load area. and other site between the driver and the qualified rigger.
2. Slips, trips and falls from personnel - 2. All riggers, slingers and banksmen to carry a valid 3rd party certified rigger,
wagon. Serious slinger or banksman certificate
3. Failure of placement area. personal 3. All lifting plant and equipment used for offloading is to carry a valid 3rd party
Injury / test certificate and be colour coded to the latest site colour code system. A copy
fatality or of the certificates is to be maintained as per MPSJV Site Safe working
property procedures.
damage 4. Crane operators and support staff are to hold valid license and 3rd party
certificates which shall be maintained as per Site Safety MPSJV requirements.

5. Steel offloading shall be carried out in a safe manner and each lift supervised
by the unloading supervisor or responsible person.

6. All loading and unloading operations to have a safe means of access and
egress from the trailer and the area is to be fully barricaded and operations to
be carried out in line with the crane plan, rigging studies and site conditions.
Rigging
By task, daily Supervisor /
7. All crane operations to be carried out in within the plant limitations for load
and weekly Appointed
and wind speed restrictions. Cranes should not be used in inclement weather
Person
[Link] Speed corresponding to the condition of the load to be assesed
before each lifting.

8. All cranes are to be sited on suitable hardcored and compacted ground with
the required outrigger pads/mats stated in the lifting plans.

9. The operator at all times should be able to observe the load continuously
during the operations of be in full contact with the banksman/rigger during the
operation.
PROJECT: AL WAKRAH STADIUM & PRECINCT
DOCUMENT NUMBER AFC-RA-0002 RISK
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLTION OF SECONDARY
STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR FACADE & CLADDING WORKS Rev 0

Risk Assessment Date 14.01.2018


10. Tag lines shall be used to control the loads.
11. Minimum PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety
Glasses, Coveralls, Hi-vis Vest
12. Lift plans & Suitable permits corresponding to the equipment has to be
followed.
[Link] Plant & Equipment should be properly checked & Inspected by MPSJV
Plant department & Suitable stickers pasted on it.

Activity: Crane & lifting Activities Reference: Mobile crane unloading form trailers, loading and unloading from assembly
area and erecting frames onto Primary structure

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Crane and lifting accessories Operatives 5 5 25 1. All cranes and lifting equipment/attachments to carry valid 3rd party test 1 5 5
failures and potential collapse of and other site certificates which shall be maintained and updated in line with Dubai
the crane or loads 2. personnel - Municipality Regulations.
Untrained operatives 3. Over Serious 2. All crane drivers and lifting related operatives to be qualified and carry valid
loading of crane 4. Poor personal 3rd party licences and competency certificates.
communication signals Injury / 3. All lifts to be carried out in line with the crane studies and within the safe
5. Incorrect slinging 6. fatality, plant working loads of all elements of the lift and the required ground conditions for
Adverse weather and hardstandings
equipment 4. Do not operate any lifting operations in adverse weather conditions and high
damage or winds over 45Kmph as per MPSJV crane Safe work procedures.
property
damage 5. Daily crane inspections to be carried out and recorded by the operator and
any faults are to be repaired immediately and lifting operations suspended until
inspected, repaired or authorised by the crane specialist mechanics or inspector
in accordance with the crane manufacturers requirements

6. All lifting equipment and accessories are to carry a valid 3rd party certificate
which is to be maintained and updated in line with MPSJV Site safety
requirements.
7. All lifting equipment and accessories are to be visually inspected daily (at the
start of the shift) and at the end of each major lifting operation commencing or
completing. In addition weekly checklists to be carried out and reports
submitted.
8. All lifting equipment and accessories are to be colour coded in line with the
latest site requirements.
9. Any inspected lifting equipment or accessories that are found to be
damaged during inspection is to be immediately removed from the area and
placed in quarantine until further inspection is carried out by a qualified and
authorised person and a decision to scrap or release the equipment back into
use is received, after repair. All scrapped items are to be rendered unusable by
means of cutting the item beyond use. Appointed
By task, daily person /
10. All lifting areas are to be barricaded and suitable signage and/or marshals and weekly Rigging
be provided to prohibit entry into the area by any other operatives not involved Supervisor
in the operation.
11. No operative is to walk beneath a suspended load or place himself between
the load and an immoveable object.
12. Tag lines are to be connected to all lifts with suitable length to control the
lift at all times.
13. All slinging of loads are to be carried out by trained/certified competent
operatives to recognised standards.
14. Any adjacent operations are to be made aware of the activity and if required
cease their activity for the duration of the lift.
15. The crane driver is to be at all times in direct sight of the load and or
banksman for the duration of the lift. Radio communication will be used where
no clear sightlines are available at all times.

16. All operatives giving signals to the crane driver or banksman must be fully
trained and competent to give the signals.
17. All loads are to be sufficiently fixed by means of bolting, welding or tying off
prior to the release of the load from the crane and removal of the rigging and
lifting accessories.
18. Check for overhead restrictions pipelines and electrical power lines prior to
all operations being commenced.
19. Minimum PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety
Glasses, Coveralls, Hi-vis Vest
20. Crane outriggers will be placed on mats to spread the outrigger load.
Calculations to be submitted to BG&E for approval. Mat size has been calculated
and will form part of the lifting plan.

21. Crane maintenance schedule / service / repairs records will be available on


site for inspection.
PROJECT: AL WAKRAH STADIUM & PRECINCT
DOCUMENT NUMBER AFC-RA-0002 RISK
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLTION OF SECONDARY
STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR FACADE & CLADDING WORKS Rev 0

Risk Assessment Date 14.01.2018


22. Design calculations for gantry lifting frame and truss lowering to be issued
for approval to BG&E for approval
Activity: Hot Works-Cutting, grinding, drilling and welding. Reference: Welding of connection brackets to primary steel

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Fire hazard 2. Operatives 4 4 16 1. No hot works to be carried out without the authorised hot works permit 1 4 4
Electrocution and improper use and other site being issued. A copy must be at the location of the works
of equipment. 3. personnel -
Damage to eyes 'Arc eye' Serious 2. Hot works commencement can only start after all safety signage and
4. Damage to skin personal protection of the works is completed. (Fire blankets-extinguishers and fire
5. Exposure to harmful Injury / loss of watchers)
substances. limb / fatality, 3. Inspection of the adjacent areas to be carried out and all flammable
6. Gas leaks 7. Arc plant and materials to be fully protected or removed
eye 8. Contact equipment
with abraisive wheels damage or 4. All plant and equipment used in the hot works operations to be in good
property maintenance condition and carry valid testing and calibration certificates
damage
5. Adequate ventilation to be provided in all hot works locations.
6. All electrical equipment or cables to be protected from any hot works
operations. Should damage occur to the equipment this must be reported
immediately and the item isolated.
7 Welders should position themselves at all times so not to be exposed to direct
inhalation of fumes. If this is unavoidable due to some restriction then suitable
breathing apparatus or blowers are required.

8. All grinding and cutting machines/discs are to be inspected and maintained in


good working condition for the body, guards and electrical switches, cables and
plugs. Any damage or defect are to be reported and immediately placed in
quarantine for repair or replacement.

9. Storage of grinding and cutting discs must be carried out in full compliance
with the manufacturers recommendations and all batch numbers recorded in
case of any defects.
10. All cutting discs fitted to grinding machines shall be of the correct size and
RPM for the equipment as specified by the manufacturer.

11. All electrical equipment when not in use should be unplugged.

12. Gas cutting equipment shall be fitted with flash back arrestors on the gauge
and gun of both cylinders.
13. Gas cutting equipment, hoses, valves and gauges shall be in good condition By task, daily Supervisor /
and working order. These should be inspected regularly for damage or leaks. If and weekly Engineer
damaged they are to be immediately repaired or replaced.

14. Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored in an upright position when in use
and secured in a cylinder carrier at all times. They should be protected from
direct heat sources and possibility of being hit by moving equipment or falling
objects.
15. All hoses and equipment are to be kept clear of walkways, ladders and
stairs.
16. Movement of gas cylinders shall be carried out where possible by
mechanical lifting equipment and be checked that they are secure before lifting.

17. Storage of all gas cylinders to be in locked cage store with facility to secure
all gas cylinders. Signage to be posted and access controlled by authorised
personnel at all times. Bottles to be segregated by type and by full/spent gas.

18. Minimum PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety
Glasses, face shields, cutting goggles, Ear defenders/plugs, Fire retardant
Coveralls, Hi-vis Vest
19. All welders will have vaild competancy certificate & On site competency
cardds on Power tools & Hot work safety awareness has to be obtained from
MPSJV Site Training office.
20. During any hot works, trained & competent fire watcher with extinguisher
will be present and dampen area with water during the operation.

21. All equipment to be maintanined and serviced to manufacturers


requirments, records kept and submitted to MPSJV on request.

22. During any hot works, exclusion areas to be set up around the work and also
under as required.
PROJECT: AL WAKRAH STADIUM & PRECINCT
DOCUMENT NUMBER AFC-RA-0002 RISK
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLTION OF SECONDARY
STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR FACADE & CLADDING WORKS Rev 0

Risk Assessment Date 14.01.2018


23. Store properly in shaded and ventilated area, with required Material Safety
Data Sheets.

24. Keep different types of gases separately and maintain at least 6.0 m gap
between at cylinder storage area
Activity: Usage of Equipment for alignment Reference: Hydraulic Jacks & Chemical Riveting Process

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Vibration and noise control. Operatives 4 4 16 1. Only trained operatives are to use equipment & Hydraulic jacks with proper 1 4 4
2. Maintenance of equipment and other site & close supervision .
and hoses, 3. High pressure personnel - [Link] Gun Operators are to be trained by 3rd Party from approved training
air 4. Hose - whip checks Serious agencies.
5. Fire 6. personal [Link] cartridges shell be kept safely in the appropriate box in the site and shell
Unguarded moving parts Injury, plant be used safely. The riveter only handles the cartridges. The excess cartridges
and shell be kept and locked in the tool case of the rivet gun
equipment
damage or
[Link] shell to be immediately returned to the store for repairing. And tagged By task, daily Supervisor /
property
“Danger do not use” and weekly Engineer
damage [Link] plug /muff shell be used by the riveter

[Link] lane yard for all hand tools to prevent falling of materials from height.

7. Cable and hose management is to ensure the avoidance of trip hazards

[Link] PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety Glasses,
face shields, cutting goggles, Ear defenders/plugs, Fire retardant Coveralls, Hi-
vis Vest
Activity: Use of Generators, Distribution Boards and Electrical Reference: For local power from main plug in supplied by Sixco
Cables

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Electrocution Operatives 4 4 16 1. Only trained operatives & Electricaians are to use generators 1 4 4
2. Oil spill 3. and other site 2. Generators are to be 3rd party certified and good working order.
Noise and Vibration 4. personnel - 3. All equipment, hoses and connectors to be in good condition and working
Fire 5. Trip Serious order with no alterations to guards and handles.
personal 4. All Generators are to be sited in as close a proximity to the works as
Injury / practicable and drip trays are to be placed under each. Fire extingusher to be
fatality, plant available.
and 5. All Connections and cables are to be regularly checked and maintained during
equipment the works. Checks to be carried out at the start of each shift.
damage or
property 6. Design capacity of plant and equipment is not to be exceeded under any Authorized
By task, daily
damage circumstances. This will be part of tool box talks in languages of the workforce. Electrician from
and weekly
MPSJV
7. Operative trigger times for all equipment to be monitored and controlled.

8. All distribution Boards and cables are to be maintained and fitted with whip
checks at each joint
9. Cable management is to ensure the avoidance of trip hazards
10. Minimum PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety
Glasses, Ear defenders/plugs, Fire retardant Coveralls, Hi-vis Vest

[Link] breakers are to be checked by Authorized Electrician and maintained.

Activity: Scaffolding erection, alteration and dismantling Reference: For scaffold access supplied by Sixco

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Falls from Height. 2. Operatives 5 4 20 1. All scaffolds are to be Scaff tagged and maintained in line with statutory 1 4 4
Falling objects. 3. and other site requirements. Inspections must be carried out daily, weekly and after any
Scaffold collapse personnel - alteration or modification and Scaff tag updated and signed by the MPSJV
Serious approved certified scaffold inspector.
personal
Injury / 2. No scaffold is to be used unless the Scaff tag is present and clearly visible.
fatality, plant Scaff tags must be displayed at the point of access/egress on all levels.
and
equipment
damage, fire [Link] lone Work allowed on Height
PROJECT: AL WAKRAH STADIUM & PRECINCT
DOCUMENT NUMBER AFC-RA-0002 RISK
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLTION OF SECONDARY
STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR FACADE & CLADDING WORKS Rev 0

Risk Assessment Date 14.01.2018


or property 4. Scaff tags Green(Safe to use) and Red (Unsafe to use) to be made clear by
damage tool box talks to all operatives on a regular basis and form part of the daily task
briefing. All cantilever or suspended scaffolds to be designed and checked by
competant Engineer .

5. All scaffolding materials and boards must be in good condition free from Specialist
corrosion or damage. All boards are to be clipped in line with the code scaffold
By task, daily
requirements. No trap ends to be present in the scaffolding scheme. Toe provided by
and weekly
boards and rails required in compliance with the Work at height Safe Work Sixco façade /
procedure MSPJV requirements. Supervisor

6. Operatives working on scaffolds to be equipped with safety harness and


double lanyards and to be clipped at all times whilst working. Anchor points to
be available with capacity of 22kn minimum breaking capacity.

7. Number of persons on the man basket should not exceed the manufactures
instruction.
9. Minimum PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety Glasses,
Ear defenders/plugs, Safety Harness with double lanyard, Fire retardant
Coveralls, Hi-vis Vest
10. Harness checks will be carried out daily and recorded and PPE checks to be
carried out weekly and records submitted to MSPJV Safety office on request.

[Link] used on site to be approved by MSPJV Plant department & Checklist


to be followed .
Activity: Use of Safety Lines Reference: As required around all exposed perimeter edges

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Falls from Height. 2. Operatives 5 5 25 [Link] the life line as per procedure. (use 16 mm rope, U - clamps) 1 4 4
Falling objects. 3. and other site 2. At joint locations of the lifeline system there must be a minimum of four
Failure of the system personnel - clamps to secure the lifeline and a minimum of 150mm to 300mm of spare
Seious cable.
personal 3. The use of safety lifelines are as a last resort where access via scaffold or
Injury / mechanical elevated platforms are not feasible.
fatality, plant
and 4. The safety line should be inspected daily before the commencement of any
equipment activity for signs of damage and lack of tension in the system.
damage, fire
or property 5. All safety lines to be fitted with turnbuckle tensioners in each line and
damage tensioned to ensure no deflection.
6. Minimum cable dia is to be 16 mm dia and be free from wear, corrosion, cuts,
kinks or bends.
8. All operatives working on safety Lifelines must be equipped with full body By task, daily Construction
harness and double lanyards. Lifelines will be connected between 2 anchor and weekly Manager
points. Maximum 2 number operatives to be attached to the lifeline between 2
points. The length of the lanyard must be suitable to prevent the operative from
falling to the level below without striking the floor. The operative must be 100%
clipped onto the system. Supervisor to check prior to work commencing.
For high risk areas fully retractable inertia reels will be used.

9. No operatives without training to access the area of safety lines for any
reason.

10. Minimum PPE Requirements Safety Shoes, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety
Glasses, Ear defenders/plugs, Safety Harness with double lanyard, Fire
retardant Coveralls, Hi-vis Vest
11. Inertia reels & Suitable YOYO used where applicable.
Activity: Bolting of connections Reference: During assembly and erection of the frames

Who might be Frequency of Responsible


Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating
Hazards harmed and Inspection person
how?
L C REE Control Measures L C REE
1. Objects falling from height. Operatives 4 3 12 1. Site induction advising all operatives of work areas. 4 1 4
2. Unautorised personnel and other site 2. Bolting Machine training will be given by competent supervisor before usage
entering erection area personnel - & recorded the same .
PROJECT: AL WAKRAH STADIUM & PRECINCT
DOCUMENT NUMBER AFC-RA-0002 RISK
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLTION OF SECONDARY
STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR FACADE & CLADDING WORKS Rev 0

Risk Assessment Date 14.01.2018


Serious 3. Pinch point injuries & line of fire training to workers will be given repeatedly.
personal
Injury / 2. Area barriered off with all adequate signage to be installed to ensure all
fatality, plant operatives are aware.
and 3. Safety helmets and all adequate PPE must be worn at all times
equipment By task, daily Supervisor /
damage, fire 4. Regular tool box talks and morning briefings advising all personnel of live and weekly Engineer
or property working areas.
damage 5. Erectors to wear tool belts with bolt bags.
6. No bolts to be left on open steelwork.
7. Supervisor to check all bolts removed from each connection prior to leaving
area. Check sheets to be issued to ensure all bolts removed from area.

Preparation sign off

Position Name Date Signature


14/01/2018
Projects Manager

Approval

Position Name Date Signature


14/01/2018
Director

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