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Site:
Name: Position: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - QEHS Date:
Assessed by:
Signed:

Description Of Work: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

Residual
Risk
Risk
Task / Job Component Hazard Risk Persons at risk Rating Controls / Precautions to Reduce Risk
Rating
L/M/H
L/M/H
 Proper lifting technique shall be used while lifting
of goods.
 Proper manual techniques shall be implemented
while handling goods.
 Goods shall be packed as per convenience of
transportation, stacking and handling.
 Fall of goods /  Name of the goods shall be labelled categorised
damage to for identity.
goods,  Goods shall not protrude more than the
personnel transporting vehicle space allocated for it.
Loading, transportation
injuries. Installers, technicians  Goods transported shall be in approved container
and offloading of GIS 4*4*=16 H L
materials  Traffic and labourers specified
obstruction.  Right goods shall be transported in approved
 Damage to container
vehicle/propert  Vehicle carrying goods shall be rated for the load
y. and verified periodically for performance
 All lifting accessories and tackles should be in
good condition and third party certified.
 Lifting tackles regularly inspected, colour coded.
 Use competent and approved operators
 Swinging area to be barricaded with signage to
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 Proper lifting technique shall be used while lifting
of goods to vehicle or during offloading.
 Proper manual techniques shall be implemented
while handling goods.
 Goods shall be packed as per convenience of
transportation, stacking and handling.
 Name of goods shall be labelled, categorised for
compensation of dues while handling.
 Name of goods shall be labelled ,categorised for
 Fall of goods/
identify
damage to
 Goods shall not extend or protrude more than
goods
Loading transportation Installers, technicians the vehicle.
 Traffic 4*3=12 H L
and offloading of panel and labourers  Vehicle carrying load shall be rated for the load
obstruction
concerned and verified periodically for
 Damage to
performance.
vehicle
 Right goods shall be transported in right vehicles.
 All lifting accessories and tackles should be in
good condition and third party certified.
 Lifting tackles regularly inspected, colour coded
and regularly maintained.
 Use only competent operators.
 Do not overload and tie the load before loading.
 Strict supervision shall be ensured.
 Swinging area to be barricaded.
 Hand or finger  Use proper working platform.
bruise when  Assistance must be there
caught between  Avoid working on portable ladder for long
Installation/fixing of Installers, technicians
supports and 4*2=8 M duration. L
supports. and labourers
floors  Proper concentration on work.
 Back pain:  Keep back bone straight.
extensive work  Use of appropriate tools.

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on floor by
sitting for long
periods,
bending spine
for taking
measurements.
 Competent and certified operator to operate the
 Property
equipment
damage
 Equipment should have valid certification
Defective /incorrect  Tilting of the
Installers, technicians  Equipment regularly inspected and well
equipment spillage of equipment’s 4*2=8 M L
and labourers maintained.
oil/lubricants.  Fall of load
 Daily inspection for hydraulic leaks should be
 Land
done by operator
contamination.
 Drip tray to be used to avoid soil contamination
Lack of knowledge of  Use only competent and certified operators for
operating equipment  Personal injury
such operations
 Property Installers, technicians
 Operate with competent rigger
damage and labourers, other
4*4=16 H  All personnel involved shall be briefed about\ L
 Tilting of contractor workers and
method statement and risk assessment before
equipment site visitors.
starting activity.
 Fail of loaf
 Always ensure load is below SWL
Lack of communication  Property
between rigger and damage and
operator Installers, technicians
personnel  Experienced and certified rigger to be assigned
and labourers, other
injury 4*5=20 H  Coordination between operator and rigger L
contractor workers and
 Tilting of through visual contact at all times
site visitors.
equipment
 Fail of load
 Personnel Installers, technicians  Do not work at heights during strong winds and
Adverse weather
injury 3*3=9 and labourers, other M storms L
condition
 Asset damage contractor workers and  Deploy only trained workers

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site visitors and  Ensure competent supervision
equipment  Restart work when it Is safe
 Cranes shall cease operation when wind speed
exceeds 25 knots or as in manufacture
specifications.
 Work shall be stopped if humidity exceeds 80ppm
and temperature exceeds 50 degree centigrade.
 All measuring instruments like anemometer
hygrometer, thermometer should be available
with the supervisor during the entire operation..
 Ensure adequate capacity crane is used
 Loss of
Installers, technicians  SWL to be displayed on the equipment to be used
property
and labourers, other  Only experienced and certified operator to be
 Damage to
Overloading 3*3=9 contractor workers and M deployed L
equipment
site visitors and  Effective supervision
 Personnel
equipment  Prior briefing to operators before starting the
injury
activity.
Installers, technicians  No other activity to be carried out at close
 Personnel
and labourers, other proximity
injury
Simultaneous operation 3*5=15 contractor workers and H  Isolate the swing radius area and proper warning L
 Property
site visitors and signage to be placed
damage
equipment  Proper supervision and briefing.
Installers, technicians  Use proper insulated hand tools
 Electric shock /
and labourers, other  Conduct Toolbox talk prior to work start.
Electrocution
Adjacent live circuit 5*4=20 contractor workers and H  Place caution boards to adjacent live parts. L
 Flash over
site visitors and  Work should be carried under the direct
 Electric burn
equipment supervision of competent person.
 Leak, Inhalation Installers, technicians  Do not vent out the gas into atmosphere.
can cause and labourers, other  Contain the gas in designated cylinders.
SF6 Gas Installation 3*3=9 M L
asphyxiation. contractor workers and  Adequate ventilation.
 Highly potential site visitors and  Use SCBA in case of leak

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greenhouse gas equipment  In case of leak ensure adequate purging
 strictly ensure no entry to trenches or low lying
areas if SF6 leaked is heavier gas and displaces
Oxygen below.
Accident hit on the Installers, technicians
transformer parts while  Body injury 2*2=4 and labourers, other L  Use proper PPE L
working. contractor workers
 Safe scaffold shall be constructed
 Work more than 2 meter height requires to
having full body harness with double hook
lanyard and retractable fall arrester block.
 Use PPE I.e. helmet, safety shoes, hand gloves,
safety glasses, coveralls etc.
 Ensure availability of first aider
 Follow approved safety working procedures
Working at Height on top  Fall injury Installers, technicians  Ensure that all precautions for working at heights
4**5=20 H L
of transformer  Fatality and labourers are taken
 Work more than 2 meter height requires to
having full body harness with double hook
lanyard and retractable fall arrester block.
 Use of PPE i.e. helmet, safety shoes, hand gloves,
safety glasses, coverall etc.
 Deploy only medically fit workers without vertigo
 Ensure competent supervision
 Ensure availability of first aider.
 Clean the oil traces on the transformer.
Falling down by slipping Installers, technicians  Keep the floor always clean.
 Body injury 3*5=15 H L
due to the presence of oil and labourers  Wear PPE.
 Provide proper scaffolding wherever possible.
Contact with chemical  Skin reaction Installers, technicians  Take care while handling chemicals/oil and using
3*4=12 H L
oils  Irritation and labourers chemical and oil resistant hand gloves.

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 burning  Follow safe working procedures.
 Use proper PPE.
 Available of first aider with first aid box.
 bursting of the  keep breather line and valve in the conservator
Installers, technicians
Overpressure inside the tank line open and close maintaining of pressure in the
4*4=16 and labourers, other H L
tank  loss of oil machine
contractor workers
 asset damage  proper maintenance
 Burns due to oil
Installers, technicians  Ensure the pressure within the tanks is within
spillage
Bursting of tank 4*4=16 and labourers, other H safe limits by proper monitoring L
 Land
contractor workers  Follow manufacturers’ instruction
contamination
Improper operation of  Equipment  Operate according to the manufacturer
3*3=9 Equipment L L
machine damage instruction
 Ensure ground is firm and stable
 Ensure proper soil compaction
 Fatality  Extend the outrigger fully
 Equipment Installers, technicians  Keep wooden support beneath outrigger
Uneven /unstable ground 4*2=8 M L
damage due to and labourers  Provide warning signboards
fail.  Ensure availability of banks man during heavy
equipment movement
 Ensure first aid facility
 When specifying/ordering material, consideration
will be given to manual handling requirement and
 Slipping/tripping
will be purchased in packages of 25kg or less
of the load.
where possible
 Imbalance or
Installers, technicians  When planning the operation/activity
Manual handling loss of control 3*3=9 M L
and labourers consideration will be given to use handling aids
 Back pain
where possible
 Cut injuries/
 Where the handling load will be above 2kg
sprain, etc
sufficient number of operatives to be assigned
 Operatives shall be explained about manual

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material handling basics
 The surround area will be level and stable where
possible and free from tripping hazard.
 PPE shall be provided and used i.e. gloves for
handling sharp materials and accessories.
 Experienced person to handle GIS material and
avoid contact with sharp edges
 Beware and take extra care about pinch point.
 Training in Safe Manual handling practice
 Wear personal protective equipment’s like safety
helmet, hand gloves, coverall, safety shoes,
Pinch/nip point: goggles, etc.
Finger/hand struck  Finger/Hand Installers, technicians
3*3=9 M  Trained work force L
between injury and labourers
machine/equipment  Maintain good housekeeping
 Avoid horse play
 Cordoned off the area and affix awareness signs
boards
 Supervision should be present within the duration
of work
 Skilled and experience workers shall be involved
 Injury to in the activity
Unaware about work persons Installers, technicians  TBT Should be conduct prior to start of work
3*3=9 M L
procedure  Damage to and labourers  Unauthorized employee not allowed to enter
assets  Qualified first aider to be there in the site
 Ensure good supervision
 ERP should be communicated with concerned
work force
 All tools in use should be inspected and ensure
 Injury to person
Dismantling of Packing Installers, technicians that they are appropriate to the task to be
materials
 Damage to 2*2=4 L L
and labourers performed.
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 Maintain good housekeeping and denial all

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dismantled packing materials.
 Remove all scattered nails from the surface.
 Do not store the packing materials in the site.
 Ladders used must be in good condition.
 Wear necessary PPE.
 Presence of first aider at site
 Ensure use of right type of tools for the job being
performed.
 Upper limbs
 All Tools should be Pre-Inspected/calibrated.
disorder
Use of  Home Made Tools Should not be used.
 Muscular Installers, technicians
improper/substandard 2*3=6 L  Routine inspections to check & replace poor L
Tools sculptor and labourers
conditioned tools.
Disorder
 Periodic rest breaks & job rotation.
 Personal Injury
 Use proper PPE.

 Strict supervision required

 Only competent person to handle the tools
 All electrical installations shall be inspected and
tested prior to use
 All electrical installation and alterations shall be
undertaken by competent electricians only.
Unsafe handling of hand  Adequate earth and ELCB with 0.03 A shall be
and power tools  Major/minor
Installers, technicians provided
/Defective hand injuries/propert 4*4=16 H L
tools/equipmanet electric
and labourers  Regular inspection of electrical equipment, tool,
y damage
shock/poor earth and connections shall be carried out.
 Ensure properly rated cables, sockets are used
and safe condition of insulation cables.
 Electrical equipment’s shall be away from water
to enter inside live wires.
 Tools/equipment’s shall have relevant guards
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 Tools/fittings. Alignment and general condition
shall be inspected prior to use

 All work in the live equipment area shall be

carried out with Electrical Permit by authorized
party.
 Work shall only be under the guidance and
supervision of a competent supervisor
 Tools shall be double insulated and only 110V
tools should be used.
 ELCB to be tested before work starts.
 Authorized and trained persons to carry out the
Job.
 Injury to person
 Prevent body contact with earthed surface
 Damage to
Installers, technicians  Ensure adequate information instruction, training
Electrocution assets 5*4=20 H L
and labourers for all workers.
 Legal issues
 Isolate the machine/equipment and to be
connected to primary earth and double insulated
 Affix sign board and cordoned off the area to
avoid unauthorized entry
 All construction activities must be prohibited in
the panel erection area to avoid conflicting
activities
 Complete PPE(Goggles, Safety shoes, safety
helmets ,coverall ,HV resistance hand gloves )
 ERP communicated with concerned work force
 Qualified first aider to be there in the site

 Accidental  Obtain valid Work permit from higher authority

Entry into existing Installers, technicians
contact with 5*4=20 H prior to start work near the live area L
Buildings/Premises and labourers
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 Personal injury  Valid gate pass
 Competent person to be used
 Conduct Tool box meeting prior to work starts
 Use all mandatory PPE.
 Ensure Proper communication systems
 ERP should be in place and communicated with
all work force.
 Good supervision
 Maintain good house keeping
 No trip hazard in the area
 Good cable management
 Major/minor Installers, technicians  Enough lighting
Trip, Slip and Falls 4*3=12 H L
body injuries and labourers  Remove the empty paint containers regularly
 Do not block the access
 Working on drums/temporary stands is
prohibited
 Other work shall not be allowed in the vicinity of
GIS/Panel installation area
 Major/minor Installers, technicians
 Strict supervision required
Nearby works injuries/propert 5*4=20 and labourers other H L
 Barricade area coming below and place necessary
y damage contractor workers
warning signs

 Strict supervision required at all time
 Major/minor Installers, technicians  Access shall be free from obstruction of materials
Inadequate access and
injuries/propert 3*4=12 and labourers other H and to be identified easily
egress
y damage contractor workers  Suitable and sufficient safe access by means of
ramps or stair ways.
 Ensure lighting level minimum 100-150 at
 Major/minor Installers, technicians
Illumination and humid worksite.
injuries/propert 3*4=12 and labourers other H L
temperature  The entire access route to be well illuminated.
y damage contractor workers
 Temperature control shall be ensured, provide

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adequate air conditioner.

 Protect the floor opening with adequate

protective cover
 People and Installers, technicians  Provide adequate illumination
Floor openings material falling 5*4=20 and labourers other H  Provide warning signage L
down contractor workers  Never keep the openings open
 Tool box talk shall be conducted every day before
starting work.
 Competent person shall inspect the A type ladder
before using it.
 Stand by peon will be always available for holding
the ladder.
 People should come down every time while
moving the mobile scaffold.
 Work platform shall be fully boarded with proper
 Major/minor
Installers, technicians toe boards and railings
Working at height injuries/propert 4*3=12 H L
and labourers.  Only trained competent person will erect, modify
y damage
or dismantle the scaffold.
 Materials shall not be thrown from height.
 PPE for fall protection system shall be used
 No excess material shall be kept on the platform.
 Working on drums/temporary stands is
prohibited.
 Red tagged scaffolds shall not be used.
 Promote human behaviour campaign.
 Communicate personal loss due to behavioural
 Absent minded Installers, technicians aspects
Human behaviour 2*3=6 M L
/inattention and labourers.  Communicate the hazards and risks involved in
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 Counselling the person to understand the
circumstances for remedy.
Chemical Handling
 Acute &  Follow instructions as per MSDS.
Chronic Skin  Avoid direct contact with Electrolyte.
disorders, Installers, technicians  Ensure Adequate Ventilation and Exhaust Fans.
Irritation and laborers, other  Mixing of Electrolyte as per vendor’s instruction.
3*4=12 H L
 Chemical contractor workers  Use of proper PPE-Safety Googles, Hand Gloves,
Burns and site visitors. and safety Shoes and Apron.
 Burns of  Proper Tool Box Talk should be given to workers
Eyes. covering all safety precautions.

Battery Charging/Testing.  Battery charging/discharging/Testing should be

carried out only as per the instruction of
Manufacturer.
 Experienced person should be present while
carrying out activity.
 Severe injury  There should be adequate ventilation and
 Installers,
to person. Exhaust Fan and ensure that Hydrogen Gas
technicians and
 Utility/Asset should not get Trapped.
laborers, other
Damage  3*3=9 M  Condition of battery should be monitored before L
contractor
 Blast or testing using Hydrometer(Specific Gravity should
workers and
battery acid be analysed)
site visitors.
splash.  Proper Tool Box Talk should be given to workers
covering all safety precautions.
 Use proper PPE.
 Fire Extinguisher & other firefighting aid should
be present

Uneven /Unstable  Personal injury. Installers, technicians  Transformer to be mobilized to site only after pre
4*4=16 H L
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Existing structure/ damage due to from consultant.
scaffold /inadequate fall.  Work to be started only after obtaining permit to
access  Structure or work.
scaffold  Ensure access road and ground is firm and stable.
damage.  Ensure adequate soil compaction, soil density
shall be tested and certified by third party.
 Extend the outrigger fully
 Keep correct size wooden pad under outrigger.
 Provide warning sign boards
 Ensure availability of competent rigger.
 Safe distance to be maintained between scaffold
and crane
 Existing gate barrier has to be temporarily
removed or modified.
 All temporary materials obstructing equipment
and trailer movement shall be removed.
Defective/incorrect use of  All lifting accessories and tackles should be third
lifting tackles party certified.
 Injury to person
Installers, technicians  Lifting tackles regularly inspected, colour coded
 Damage to
and labourers, other and well maintained.
assets 3*3=9 M L
contractor workers and  Lifting belts and tackles should be inspected prior
 Legal issues
site visitors. to the lift by rigger.
 Follow safe work procedures.
 Swinging area to be barricaded with signage.

I have read and understand how I am to carry out the activities listed in this RA.
I have been supplied with the personal protective equipment identified on this JSA and I have been given training in the safe use of this equipment.
I have read and understand the requirements set out in the material safety data sheets for the hazardous substances identified in this RA.

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Date Position / Job title Name Signed Date Position / Job title Name Signed

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Likelihood
How often could the hazard occur? Consider the task, frequency,
duration, method of work, employees involved.

Severity
How serious would the hazard’s effects be if
realised? Consider the type of hazard, biological, ergonomic, physical
and chemical.

Risk = Likelihood x Severity

E.g. Likelihood (4) X Severity (3) = 12 HIGH RISK

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