JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS FORM
JSA NUMBER PC32016023-ME-MS-001 NEW REVISED
Type of Job Being Analyzed METHOD STATEMENT FOR ROPE ACCESS
Department/Section originated JSA JSA Members
JOB Performers
Normal approvals: Name Signature Date 05-09-2024
JSA by: Aftab Ansari
JOB Supervisor:
GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Additional Approvals (Determined by JOB Supervisor in correlation with HSE Officer)
COMMON PPE
Name Signature Date
HSE Representative - CETC 1. Daily pre-task toolbox meeting.
2. Hard barricading work areas.
3. HSE Induction.
4. Personnel Protective Equipment.
a. Coverall
Sainudheen Kalathingal
HSE Representative (WOQOD) b. Safety Shoes
c. safety goggles
d. Hard Hat
e. Hand Gloves.
f. Safety Harness
g. Lifeline and Rescue Line
h. Tool Bag
Who or What SEVERITY LIKELIHOOD RISK RESIDUAL Action /
STEP DESCRIPTIO OF Might Be CONTROL MEASURES / RECOVERY MEASURRES RISK Responsible
N0. TASK STEP HAZARD Harmed Party
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
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Crew members will only be those who have
received WOQOD HSE induction and related
training to perform job functions.
Developing JSA based on method statement
and relevant WOQOD procedure.
Work permit shall be obtained according to
WOQOD PTW procedure prior to commence
work activities and deployment.
Ensure all the workers attend WOQOD Safety
Induction.
The work crew shall ensure the permit and prior
to commence the activities.
Violation of Permit shall be displayed at worksite inside
WOQOD permit boxes as per WOQOD regulation.
work Site supervisors name and phone number shall
Procedure be displayed on the permit boxes.
Slips, trips, Emergency Contact numbers should be Site
and falls, Injury to displayed on the permit boxes. Supervisor
/ Rope
Load personnel, Discussion with all personnel involved in the job
1 Site Preparation 2 1 2 L Access
swinging out Damage to to understand the work permit, Procedure and Crew/
of control, property JSA Safety
Improper Ensure that workmen are adequately trained, Officer
stacking or experience & competent and competent and
storing, comply to WOQOD LSR to carry out the activity.
Struck, hit Provide proper safe access/ egress for
and accidents personnel and machines.
Proper barricading, signage’s to be provided.
Always ensure good housekeeping around site.
If manual handling, proper manual handling
techniques to be followed.
If mechanical lifting, ensure that the equipment
and the operators are licensed and certified.
Ensure banksman /flags man/rigger always
present during task.
Unloading activities will be always segregated.
Implement workplace traffic control system.
HSE staff will monitor on ongoing basis.
No vehicle movement without flagman
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Entry to site with proper PPE & access routes.
Correct Body posture should maintain.
Load weights to be assessed prior to rigging.
Cuts, bruises,
Manual handling techniques to be always used.
and pinch
Trained and competent people allowed to use LEVEL 3
injuries
the equipment. Supervisor/
Ensure area is barricaded and signage erected. Site
slips trips and
All personnel undergo client safety induction Supervisor
Access to work falls
2 4 3 12 during mobilization. L / Rope
location. Access
Rest period should be maintained while climbing
Muscle cramp Crew/
each level of height to avoid cramps & other
/physical Safety
physical illnesses.
tiredness Officer
Ensure techs are free from acrophobia before
execution of job.
Acrophobia
First aider on site.
Good housekeeping with loose tools/Equipment
secured.
All personnel in the site shall be made aware of
the site emergency procedures with particular
attention to Alarms, Escape routes, Fire Site
Extinguishers, Assembly points in WOQOD Supervisor
Failure of Tank Depo and Emergency Contact Number. / Rope
Emergency Injury to
3 warning 2 1 2 WOQOD Emergency Contact Number should be L Access
Response personnel Crew/
system. displayed at different Locations in the site.
Contact numbers of key personnel to be Safety
displayed at different locations. Officer
Adequate number of trained First aiders shall be
always available at site.
4 Heat Exposure Dehydration, Injury to 3 2 6 CETC shall comply with Hot-Weather working
Working in hot Heat personnel hours during the summer months which
and Humid Exhaustion, according to ministerial instruction as well as
Weather Heat Stroke, WOQOD HSMP instruction.
Condition Heat Work shall be scheduled according to WOQOD
Cramps, HSMP instructions.
sunburn, Avoid dehydration: rest and drink lot of water Site
Fatigue frequently. M Supervisor
Flag system shall be followed to make alert / Rope
about the adverse weather conditions according Access
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to WOQOD HSMP.
Appropriate shelter, portable drinking water shall
be provided at work area.
Frequent breaks will be provided.
Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and heavy
meals.
Wear clothing suitable to the conditions and the
Crew/
work.
Safety
Rest and warm yourself frequently. Officer
Mechanical ventilation will be provided, if area is
closed by walls or heavy fencing sheets
(standby fan and air coolers).
If any symptoms are observed the person will be
transferred to a suitable place and we will call
immediately to control room for further action.
Stop all the work in adverse weather condition.
Provide proper safe access/ egress for
personnel and machines.
Proper barricading, signage’s to be provided.
Vehicle or equipment entering to the operational
area shall be fitted with spark arrestor and
should be diesel driven engine.
Slips, trips, Pre entry inspection shall be completed by
and falls, WOQOD HSE as part of the permit approval.
Mobilizing of Site
Load Always ensure good housekeeping around site.
materials to site Supervisor
swinging out Injury to If manual handling, proper manual handling
using pick-up / Rope
of control, personnel, techniques to be followed.
5 and demobilizing L Access
Improper Damage to If mechanical lifting, ensure that the equipment
of equipment Crew/
stacking or property 2 2 4 and the operators are licensed and certified. Safety
from site
storing, Ensure banksman /flags man/rigger always Officer
Struck, hit present during task.
and accidents Unloading activities will be always segregated.
Implement workplace traffic control system.
HSE staff will monitor on ongoing basis.
No vehicle movement without flagman.
Mandatory PPE will used, this will consist of
safety boots, hi viz tabard or jacket, safety
glasses, safety helmet.
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Available Mechanical Aid / overhead crane/
forklift to be used wherever practicable.
Application of safe manual handling techniques
where use of mechanical aid is not possible.
Improper Never manually handle unless you have no
lifting other option.
Injury to back, Never manually handle if load is out of
sprains & Individual/your Capability.
fracture Carry out manual handling assessment.
Slip Trips & Adopting a correct posture to lift the load.
fall Ensure that adequate manpower is provided
Improper during the loading and unloading of various rope LEVEL 3
Manual Handling tools Injury to access devices, based on the shape, complexity Supervisor/
No work workers, and weight of the materials. Site
(Loading & breaks site staff Using the proper method of lifting technique or Supervisor
6 unloading Pinch Points and visitors 2 2 4 arrange for team lifting. L / Rope
various rope Improper Damage to Any broken or unsuitable tools and devices will Access
access devices lifting of equipment be removed from the work site. Crew/
etc.) various Rope & property (i.e., Homemade, Modified, Incorrect for task Safety
Access Officer
etc)
Devices Work area kept clean & Tidy.
causes to Materials should arrange & stack properly
back designated area.
Injury/sprain Daily Toolbox Talk to be conducted before the
s, Finger start of work.
injury Safe Manual Handling awareness via toolbox
talk, training etc. provided to operatives.
PPE will used, this will consist of safety boots,
jacket, safety glasses,
safety helmet.
7 Rope access Failure of Personnel 3 3 9 PTW, procedures Followed at all times during L LEVEL 3
activity anchorage injury to rope access work. Supervisor/
Rigging / De- points technician/ Suitable anchor points are to be selected by the Site
rigging Awkward equipment IRATA Level-3 Supervisor. Supervisor
/ Rope
Ground Support Loads On-site Toolbox talk will be taken by IRATA
Access
for Rigging. Sharp Edge Level-3 for to avoid the Hazards in working Crew/
During Rope and Abrasion location Specially in SMOPS with the Safety
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technicians.
Each anchor rope to be attached to individual
anchor points.
Primary structures to be chosen as anchors for
rope rigging, which shall be visually inspected.
IRATA Level-3 supervisor always be on site for
continues monitoring the rope access activity.
Proper communication should be maintained all
the time during rope access activity and monitor
in work location.
Stopper knots should be on ropes end to
prevent uncontrolled descending which prevents
falling on floor.
Use only certified and valid equipment all the
Drop Objects.
Access Activity time. Officer
Hand tools, materials, and equipment must be
attached to the lanyard.
All technicians working on Ropes must be
IRATA Qualified.
Barricade the area below the working location
and display necessary warning signs to be
erected.
Standby person is to monitor the barricaded
area to avoid unauthorized entry.
Always maintain a minimum contact of two-point
attachments while working at height.
Rope protector, edge protection, deviation and
re-bely techniques are to be used where there is
an abrasion risk/sharp edge.
8 Emergency Falling Personnel 3 2 6 Specific rescue plan will be created (which is L LEVEL 3
whilst Rope Stranding injury to elevation specific and task specific) onsite. Supervisor/
access practice - Equipment technician/ IRATA Guidelines and ICOP to be always Site
Rescue Failure. equipment adhered to. Supervisor
/ Rope
Unconscious Follow method statement and Rescue plan.
Access
Overweight Level 3 supervisor will be responsible for the Crew/
Dropping management of the onsite rescue plans and Safety
Anchorage scenarios and to ensure each team member Officer
understands their role in the plan.
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Permit to work system in operation.
LEVEL 3 Supervisor should be a qualified first
Aider, first aid kit must be available on site.
Emergency rescue plan in place and briefed in
Toolbox talk to all technicians.
The stopper knot should be tied on end of the
rope to prevent personnel falling off.
Ensure that all ropes and equipment are
thoroughly inspected by a competent person.
All personnel must be aware of their roles and
responsibilities. In case of rescue/evacuation
situation they should act as per the emergency
rescue plan.
All Technicians must have good communication
with site supervisor and monitor continuously.
Use friction carabineer while conducting a
rescue situation.
9 Social Factors at Psychological Injury to 2 3 6 Promote emotional well-being among
Work and the Stress personnel employees.
health of Work Stress Makes employees feel valued and happier both
employees Health and at work and at home.
Work Ability Reduces stress and the possibility that home
issues will spill over into work, or vice versa.
Allows staff to maintain their concentration, LEVEL 3
confidence, responsibility, and sense of control Supervisor/
Results in enhanced employee well-being, Site
commitment, job satisfaction, organizational M Supervisor
citizenship behaviours (behaviours of personal / Rope
choice that benefit the organization), job Access
performance and reduced stress. Crew/
Effective/Good leadership shall ensure to Safety
Officer
increase employee morale/resiliency/trust & and
decreases employee frustration/conflict.
Promote growth and development in the
workplace where employees receive
encouragement and support in the development
of their interpersonal, emotional and job skills.
Involvement and Influence workers in
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discussions about how their work is done
and how important decisions are made.
Organizational Culture - A workplace
characterized by trust, honesty, and fairness.
Inspect daily and ensure hand tools are in good
condition.
Cut injuries,
Tools will be tested & tagged by competent
bruises, hit or
person before use. Site
stuck, pinch
Non sparking tools should be used in Hazards Supervisor
Use of Hand points. Injury to
10 2 2 4 area. L / Safety
Tools eye and face personnel Officer
Skilled workers to be carry out the work.
injuries
Appropriate PPEs to be always worn.
Dust and
Modified or “Home” made tools should not be
noise
allowed.
Remove and replace damaged hand tools.
After Completing and before leaving the areas,
Environmenta ensure that the area is clean and unwanted
l pollution Injury to materials should be removed from site.
Contaminatio personnel, Unwanted / waste materials to be disposed in Site
appropriate and designated waste skips. Supervisor
Area Cleaning / n, Biological Visitor,
11 2 1 2 Good housekeeping to be always maintained. L / Safety
Housekeeping Disease, Damage to Officer
Illness, property Housekeeping to be encouraged and done on
Slip, trip & daily / regular basis.
fall Always ensure that walkways and emergency
exit to be kept clear.
Proper supervision must be done to ensure work
area is cleaned & tidy.
Injury to
Proper housekeeping to be maintained.
personnel,
All access shall be free from any obstructions.
Access / Site Staff,
Once work is completed area must be cleaned & Site
Egress Visitors,
Returning Site to arranged properly. Supervisor
12 Unauthorised Public, 2 1 2 L
Good Condition All remaining material used in installation work, / Safety
Access Damage to Officer
must be removed from site.
Housekeeping Equipment
All barricades, Warning lights & signage must be
& Property
removed once the work is completed.
Permit issue must be returned & cancelled in the
system.
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Risk Assessment Matrix
Consequence (Severity)
Probability Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
Rare 1 2 3 4 5
Possible 2 4 6 8 10
Likely 3 6 9 12 15
Often 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent 5 10 15 20 25
15–25 Extreme Risk Activity Should not proceed in current form
Activity should be modified to include remedial and action and
8–12 High Risk
be subject to detailed HSE assessment
4–6 Moderate Risk Activity can operate subject to management and/or modification
1–3 Low Risk No action required, unless escalation of risk is possible
Residual Risk
Description Health and Safety Code
High 1 – 5 times per year. H
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Moderate Once every 5 Years. M
Low Less than once every five years. L
Team Members & Endorsement:
Position / Ref Position / Ref
S/N Name Sign S/N Name Sign
Indicator Indicator
1. Ahmed Gamal Const. Manager
2. Sainudheen Kalathingal Lead HSE
3. Anzar Alam Mech Engineer
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