HAZARD IDENTIFICATION &RISK ASSESSMENT

Project Name: Doha Oasis Mixed Use Development – Staff Residence. Contract Ref: HE0156CT/DS/HSE/GN/003

RA No 01
RA Rev. No. 00
Contract
Task Description Project Task Risk Assessment
Task Site Location Doha Oasis Mixed Use Development – Staff [Link], Doha, Qatar
RISK/LOSS POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT MATRIX
PROBABILITY of recurrence?
Almost Certain Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely
SEVERITY of occurrence Severity
1 or more Once per Once every Once in a lifetime/
Rating Once per year
times a week month 10 years 100 years
Catastrophic
Multiple Fatalities / High High High Med Med
5
Environmental release with detrimental effects requiring external emergency 25 20 15 10 5
services/ >10m QR
Major
High High High Med Low
Single Fatality/Multiple LTI’s/ Major Illness or Injury, disability/ 4
20 16 12 8 4
Environmental release with minimal off site impact/ 1-10m QR
Moderate
Single LTI/ Serious but non-permanent injury or ill health
High High Med Med Low
Work days lost/ 3
15 12 9 6 3
On site release requiring environmental emergency plan to be activated/ 100k-1m
QR
Minor
Medical attention needed. Med Med Med Low Low
2
No work restrictions/ 10 8 6 4 2
Local on-site environmental release treated locally/ 10-100k QR
Negligible
Med Low Low Low Low
Minor cuts & bruises or sickness/ 1
5 4 3 2 1
Nuisance release with no adverse impact/ 1-10k QR
Probability Rating 5 4 3 2 1

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Ris
SI k Risk Additional Control
Task Step Hazard Details Consequence Details P S Current Control Measures P S
No. Ran Rank Measures
k
01 General protection Interference of public Serious or Fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Ensure entire perimeter fenced min 2 4 8
to public on new construction 2m high or closed to public.
site B. Anti-climb fencing (min 30mm) or
closed hoardings.
C. Perimeter signage "Construction Site
Danger Keep Out" to be displayed on
perimeter.
D. Erect main company display sign
system at entrance. Visitors to report to
site office.
E. Full time security guard available at all
entrance.
F. All entrance gates provided with pole
barriers to stop unauthorised entry.
02 Mobilization of Unfamiliar of the Serious or fatal injury 5 4 20 A. All Project Personnel shall attend the 2 3 6
Manpower Project Site Safety Project HSE Induction/Orientation that is to
Rules and Regulations. be conducted by the ASTC HSE Department
prior to being allowed to go to the Project
Work Site.

Unsafe Access Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Safe means of access or escape should be 2 4 8
provided to all the working areas, above or
below ground level. This can be a ladder,
ramp, stairs and etc.
B. All access should also be kept well lit, clear
of obstructions and well maintained.

Exhaustion of workers Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Adequate welfare facilities shall be 2 4 8

from work provided to workers in the Project Site.
B. Welfare facilities will include but not
limited to: Rest Area; Mess Area; and Toilet
Facility.

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03 Mobilization of Mechanical Hazards Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. All heavy equipments in the Project Site 2 4 8
Plant and shall possess both a valid registration and a 3rd
Equipments party certificate (from a recognised 3rd party
institution).
B. All light vehicles shall possess a valid
registration.
C. All reversing heavy equipments shall be
assisted by a banks man.

Serious or fatal injury/ A. All drivers and operators shall follow the 2 3 6 All operators/
Traffic Hazards and 5 4 20 traffic management plan. drivers are trained
Property damage
Struck by Accidents B. All drivers and operators shall possess a and have a valid
valid Qatari driver’s license and where Qatar driving
applicable, the appropriate 3rd party licence
certificate.
C. All drivers and operators shall observe the
maximum speed limit in the Project Site (10
km/ph) or the required speed limit in a work
area, if indicated.
D. Drivers and Operators shall give priority to
workers passing by.

Vehicles falling from Serious or fatal injury/ A. Rigid safety barriers should be erected 2 4 8
5 5 25 Fork lift/ tele
the edge of the Property damage around all excavations to prevent vehicles
excavation falling into them. Vehicles should be kept
handler operator
away from excavations wherever possible. to assure not to
Where vehicles have to tip materials into drive on slop or
excavations, stop blocks to prevent them from soft ground
over-running should be used and a banks man
should be present before discharging the load.
Unsafe Access Serious or fatal injury 4 5 20
A. Safe means of ingress/egress should be 2 4 8
provided for vehicular on site. Where the area
is too narrow or unsafe for a vehicular to pass,
a vehicular shall not be permitted to go to
such area.
04 Loading / Personnel struck by Serious or fatal injury/ 5 5 25 A. Ensure trained banks man shall be 2 4 8 All banks man are

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unloading/ shifting moving vehicles/ Property damage assigned with all equipment with third party
of porta cabins equipments reflective jacket, flag and whistle trained &
using trailer, crane B. Maintain safe distance from the approved
Continue step no.4 moving equipments/ vehicles all
protruding material from the trailer
should not project more than 1.5 mtrs
from the body of the vehicle( with
/length) warning signs, warning taps/
flashing lights to place as abnormal load.
C. All existing overhead lines/utilities,
access should be clear and pre assessed
before shifting such loads.

Load Falling, Property damage 4 4 16 A. Do not approach operating equipment 2 3 6 All operators/
Over speeding Vehicle/equipment without acknowledgement and approval drivers are trained
topple, Collide with of operator and banks man.
another vehicles B. Barricade the area with sign board to
prevent unauthorized entry.
C. Secure the load with cargo lashing belt
to prevent from falling, dislodging prior
to shift.

Sharp Edges Laceration 3 4 12 A. Adhere with project speed limit and 2 3 6

respect all signboards.
B. Use heavy duty hand gloves. Sharp
Edges/corner the materials to be
provided with softeners.

Poor foundation Collapse of porta cabin/ 5 5 25 A. The foundation of the porta cabin will 2 4 8
quality to place porta Serious or fatal injury be made with concrete blocks, skilled
cabin masons will be used under the
supervision of a civil supervisor proper
curing will be done levels of the
foundation will be checked by the
Continue step no.4 surveyor prior to install/ place the porta

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cabin

Failure of crane Serious or fatal injury/ 5 5 25 A. TPC Certified Operator with valid 2 4 8
adjacent objects Property damage Qatari license shall operate TPC certified
struck during lifting, equipment (Crane/Forklift) 3 ton pickup
swinging/ Nip points etc.
of slinging B. Lifting equipment and accessories are
to be inspected, certified by 3rd party.
Crane shall be positioned on firm/ rigid
level and ground level stability to be
verified. Out rigger shall be fully
extended.
C. Riggers/ Banksman shall be certified,
competent and trained by 3rd party.
D. Barrication and caution sign boards are
displayed.
E. Proper supervision and pre-plan on the
activity.
F. Other adjacent activities are to be
restricted during the erection Riggers
must be instructed well to decide the
slinging point depends to length and
weight of porta cabin.
G. Stop the lifting activity if wind speed is ASTC HSE Dept.
20 knots and more. will monitor wind
H. Load chart must display visible in the speed
crane.
I. Radius and angle of boom and slings
must be planned and monitored.
Operator cabin shall be clear visibility
from any obstruction Riggers should be in
the eye contact of operator.
J. SWL of slings and cranes must be
considered and planned well. All must be
with valid TPC

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05 Material Shifting Mechanical Hazards 5 5 25 A. All heavy equipments shall possess 2 4 8

both a valid registration and a 3rd party
certificate (from a recognized 3rd party
institution).
All light vehicles shall possess a valid
registration.

Material Shifting Traffic Hazards and 4 4 16 A. All operators shall follow the traffic 2 3 6
from/to the Struck by Accidents management plan.
Store/Yard using B. All drivers and operators shall possess
Mobile
a valid Qatari driver’s license and the
Flat-Bed/Lorry
appropriate 3rd party certificate.
C. All operators shall observe the
maximum speed limit in the Project Site
(10 km/ph) or the required speed limit in
a work area, if indicated.
D. All reversing heavy equipments shall
be assisted by a banks man.
E. All materials being loaded shall be
properly secured prior to being
transported so as to avoid materials
clashing together or falling from the
vehicular.
F. Operators shall give priority to workers
passing by.
06 Diesel Storage Explosion of the Fatality or serious 5 5 25 A. The Diesel storage tank is supplied by 2 4 8 Inspection by
Tank diesel tank injury the diesel supplier (Woqod) the bund Woqod
wall and all other fittings required to Before delivering
connect the tank should full fill Woqod diesel at site
requirements and to pass Woqod
inspection then only Woqod delivers
diesel at site.
Diesel spillage Soil contamination
4 4 16 A. The diesel storage tank area is 2 3 6
concreted and bund wall is provided

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plastered from inside and outside to

avoid soil contamination

Sub standards Burn injury/ Property 5 5 25 A. All electrical fittings and cables will be 2 4 8
electrical fittings Damage as per QCS standards, and only
competent electricians will carry out the
work under the supervision of electrical
foreman. No cable will be joined using
insulation tape. Electrical engineer/
foreman shall insure that all RCD &ELCB is
properly functional.

smoking in Fire/Property Damage 5 5 25 A. No smoking signage will be placed and 2 4 8

unauthorised area full time an operator will be there to fill
fuel he will monitor and assure that no
one smokes in diesel storage area. DCP
and Foam type fire extinguisher will be
placed and operator will be briefed how
to use the fire extinguisher. Safety officer will
2 3 6 monitor the diesel
Contact with Skin Dermatitis/ Eye 4 4 16 A. The operator will be briefed about storage tank area
Eye/Ingestion irritation, Respiratory what to do if contact with skin eyes and and check the
diseases ingestion. The operator will be provided operator is
with rubber hand gloves and safety complying with
glasses. the PPE standards.

07 Use of Generators Carbon monoxide Fatality or serious injury 5 5 25 A. Air quality monitoring to be carried out 2 4 8
emission by third party, to monitor and control
Continue step no. carbon monoxide emissions
07
Substandard A. All electrical fittings and cable will be
electrical fittings Property Damage 5 5 25 as per QCS standards, and only 2 4 Electrical check list
8
connections /Faulty competent electricians will carry out the will be done by
electrical engineer

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connections work under the supervision of electrical and submitted to

foreman. No cable will be joined using HSE Dept. on
Earthing insulation tape. Electrical engineer/ monthly basis
foreman shall insure that all RCD &ELCB is
properly functional.

Poor maintenance 5 A. Proper maintenance schedule to be Maintenance

Fire 4 20
followed and maintained based on Km. 2 4 8 records

Noise and vibration Permanent Hear loss/ 4 5 20 A. Noise monitoring will be carried out on Monthly noise
monthly bases. Ear plugs will be worn if 2 4 8 monitoring by HSE
Mentally stressed
the sound level is exceeds 85 db. and Dept.
working continuous for 8 hrs.
Diesel spillage 4 5 20 A. All generators will be placed in a bund
Soil contamination 4 8
wall plastered from inside and outside as 2
per QCS 2014. The bund wall capacity will
be greater than the generator fuel
capacity by 110%
smoking in Property Damage 4 5 20 A. No smoking signage will be placed/spill
unauthorised area 2 4 8
kit and fire extinguisher is placed and the
DG area will be frequently monitored by
electricians who are trained to use the
fire extinguisher.(in house )

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08 Transporting Diesel spillage 4 5 20 A. The diesel drums shall be correctly 2 4 8

Soil contamination
diesel in drums for tightened, diesel shall not be fully filled
Manually till top of the cover.
refuelling site B. The drums kept in the 3ton pickup
equipments shall be secured to avoid movement of
drum and spillage of diesel

Contact with Skin Dermatitis/Eye irritation, 4 4 16 A. The operator will be briefed about 2 3 6
Eye/Ingestion Respiratory diseases what to do if contact with skin eyes and
ingestion. The operator will be provided
with rubber hand gloves and safety
glasses

Refuelling Fire/ Property Damage 4 5 20 A. All equipments will be shut down 2 4 8

equipments while during refuelling. The diesel filling
running operator is briefed about the procedure

09 Installation/ use of Electrocution 5 5 25 A. Temporary supplies will be planned to 2 4 8

Damage to
temporary take into account foreseen load
equipment Fire/ Property Damage
Electrical supplies requirements, environmental conditions,
and progress of work and compatibility/
maintenance of equipment. Competent
electrical will carry out the work under
the supervision of electrical foreman. The
installation will be checked by the
electrical engineer before being brought
into use. Locked supply cabinets will form
part of the systems. Offices, stores, and
canteens will be QCS standards.
B. Supply and distribution units will be
lockable and the keys controlled. Signs
Continue step no.9 warning of electrical hazard will be
displayed on supply units, conforming to
Safety Signs Regulations. Fire

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extinguishers will be available adjacent to

distribution units. All cables will be
routed so as to prevent damage to cables
and avoid tripping hazards.
C. Only competent electricians are
authorised to install or modify temporary
supplies.
10 Material Stores Storage of flammable Fatality or serious 5 5 25 A. All flammable material will be stored in 2 4 8
& combustible injury separate COSHH store, with proper
material ventilation and air conditioner. And the
COSHH store will be controlled with lock
to prevent unauthorised entry. MSDS will
be placed.
B. Combustible material will be stored in
a separate store and store in charge
verify that no COSHH material is mixed
with combustible material.
C. All material will be stored in a rack and
properly labelled the racks will be fixed to
the walls/ cabins.
The height of materials stacked shall not
exceed 1.5 mtrs.
D. Proper illumination will be provided.

Property Damage 5 5 25 A. All electrical fittings and cables will be 2 4 8

Substandard
as per QCS standards, and only
electrical fittings
competent electricians will carry out the
connections
work under the supervision of electrical
foreman. No cable will be joined using
insulation tape. Electrical engineer/
Continue step no. foreman shall insure that all RCD &ELCB is
10 properly functional.

smoking in 4 A. No smoking signage will be placed and 2 4 8

5 20

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unauthorised area Fire full time store in charge is available and

he assures that no worker is smoking in
the stores or near the storage area. Fire
extinguisher readily available and
storekeeper trained (in house) to use fire
extinguisher.
11 Survey and Protruding rebar/ 4 5 20 A. All rebar should be protected with 2 4 8
Serious Injury
marking for Pinch Points. rebar cap.
Manual excavation B. Use leather hand gloves while
hammering the rebar into the ground

Exposure/ inhalation of 4 5 20 A. Use dust mask (N95) while using lime 2 4 8

lime powder/ while powder, refer to MSDS
marking
4 5 20 A. All equipment tools must be inspected 2 4 8
Using of defective Injury to body parts
and colour coded.
tools
B. Damage should be removed from site
and tagged, red tape or store in
quarantine box.
C. Frequently check the condition of
tools.

Damage to Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Ensure the underground scanning 2 4 8

underground utilities report & excavation certificate is
available prior to commence of the job.
B. Trial trench to be excavated if depth of
the underground utilities not conform
Full time supervision for the activity.
C. If underground utilities are detected
Continue step no stops the excavation work and inform
11 PM/ CM for further instructions.
D. Provide proper protection on exposed
underground utilities.
E. Use plastic shovel near exposed

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existing utilities. Do not step on exposed

existing utilities.
Manual Handling physical strain
5 5 20 A. Awkward body posture shall be 8
2 4
avoided such as stopping, twisting
Work rest cycle/work rotation to reduce
duration of exposure.
B. Ensure correct and standard manual
handling technique to be followed.
C. Avoid manual handling wherever
possible. Use lifting aids.
D. All workers trained in manual handling
techniques.
Hit by pick-axe while Serious injury
A. Ensure to have enough distance 2 4 8
doing manual 4 5 20 between workers while working with pick
excavation
axe to avoid hitting.
B. Workers to be segregated while
carrying out excavation.
Collapse of Serious injury or fatal
excavation edges/soil injury 5 5 25 A. Minimum numbers of workers to be 2 4 8
deployed if excavation is small.
Avoid line of fire.
B. Ensure proper sloping/ benching/
shoring provided for the excavated pit
edge where applicable.
C. Proper access shall be provided by
Continue step no
means of scaffolding for access & egress.
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D. Excavation spoils/construction
materials are placed at a minimum of 1.5
meter way from edge of excavation.
12 Mechanical Damage to 5 5 25 A. Ensure all approved drawings are there 2 4 8 Full time
Serious injury or fatal
Excavation by underground utilities before starting excavation works. supervision will be
injury

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using of JCB, B. Ensure underground scanning report & provided when

Excavator, & Jack excavation certificate is available prior to frequently heavy
Hammer commence of the job. equipment/
C. Full time supervision for the activity. If vehicle movement
underground utilities are detected stops is there
the excavation and inform PM/CM for
further instructions.
D. Carry out manual excavation if any
U/G live utilities identified during
mechanical excavation.
Serious injury/ Property
Unauthorized 5 5 25 A. Ensure only competent operators are 2 4 8 Cross verified by
damage
Operators assigned with the equipment (TP certified site safety officer/
performing tack operators only. supervisors
B. Banks man to be provided with moving
heavy equipments.
C. Avoid live lines.
Equipment Failure Serious injury/Soil
contamination 5 5 25 A. Conduct daily equipment inspection by 2 4 8
the operator using checklist prior to start
operating the equipment.
B. Ensure equipment is third party
inspected and certified with valid date.
C. Operator shall stop the equipment if
Continue step no found faulty at any time and reports to
12 logistic for maintenance.
High noise, Flying Wruld’s (Work Related 4 5 20 A. The person operating the jack hammer 2 4 8
Object & Vibration Upper Limb Disorders) shall wear face shield, Safety Glass,
using Jack Hammer double ear protection and dust mask to
be worn by person in close proximity.
B. Reduce the limit of exposure by means
of rest cycle. Follow work/ rest rotation.
Ensure supervisor is maintained the rest
rotation.

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C. Use Abrasion Resistant/ Anti-Vibration

type of gloves to reduce vibration.
D. Non- involved personnel shall keep
away from the area where on-going
activity using jack hammer. Area to be
barricaded with signage in place.

Serious injury 5 5 25 A. Use rated hoses and fittings; Use craw 2 4 8

Hose or fittings foot/ Chicago coupling for the hose
failure connection.
B. Use hoses which are inspected and in
good condition.
C. Hose joint shall be secured with safety
lock pins and provide whip lash arrester.
D. Depressurize the system before
disconnecting the hoses.
E. Standby man shall be available near
the compressor to shutdown it, in
emergency situations.
F. Ensure proper maintenance of
equipment.

Continue step no 4 5 20 A. Ensure to provide drip tray to prevent 2 4 8

12 Oil Spillage from air Soil contamination spillage in the ground.
compressor
4 5 20 A. Ensure the usage of dust mask to avoid 2 4 8
Respiratory diseases
inhalation of dust.
Dust exposure/
Ensure water to be sprayed to minimize
inhalation
the dust.

5 5 25 A. Excavation spoils/construction 2 4 8
Serious injury or fatal
materials are placed at a minimum of 1.5
Collapse of injury
meter away from edge of excavation.
excavation edges/soil
B. Ensure the surplus excavation spoils
are removed from the excavation area

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and kept in identified soil stockpile.

C. Equipment shall be position at a safer
distance from the edges of excavation.
(Minimum 2 Mtr).
D. Ensure proper sloping provided for the
excavated pit edge.
E. Proper access shall be provided by
means of scaffolding.
F. Excavation trench shall be inspected by
competent person.
G. Ensure no personnel are inside
excavation while doing mechanical
excavation.

Serious injury or fatal 5 5 25 A. Provide hard barricade and excavation 2 4 8

Unauthorized entry injury sign board around the excavated area.
in excavation area Ensure blinker lights shall be provided
Improper Access & Physical Injury/ strain near the road.
egress B. Proper access and egress should be
provided for personnel, for trench
Continue step no excavation within 1 m depth; 1 straight
12 ladder every 25ft apart, scaffolding access
should be provided more than 1 meter
depth excavation.
Serious injury or fatal
injury 4 5 20 A. Proper control to be established for 2 4 8
Line of fire the safe interface between men and
equipment.
B. No one should be in excavated pit
while excavator is engage.
C. Excavator operator shall switch off the
engine while anyone putting the soil into
the bucket.
Serious injury or fatal
injury 5 5 25 A. Movement of the equipment shall be
2 4 8
controlled by a trained banks man

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Struck by moving wearing reflective jacket and whistle.

equipment B. Personnel shall not be allowed in the
area where moving equipments are
working; simultaneous work shall be
avoided.
13 Removal of Heavy 5 5 25 A. Ensure proper traffic management for 2 4 8
Serious injury or fatal
surplus soil & equipment/vehicle movement of heavy equipment like
injury
Backfilling or movement wheel loader, dump truck etc.
excavated pit by
using dump truck, Serious injury 5 5 25 A. Turning, reversing and tipping areas 2 4 8
bobcat, are of sufficient size to permit
JCB/Loader manoeuvring by the largest equipment
that is intended to be used.
B. Ensure hard barrier is placed with
proper signage in the edge of excavation
to avoid vehicle entry.
C. Ensure vehicle movement controlled
by banks man wearing reflective vest and
whistle.
Serious injury A. All workers shall work away from 2 4 8
Fall of person into 5 5 25
excavation.
excavation
B. Hard barriers shall be provided with
adequate safety signage.
C. Ensure blinker lights shall be provided.
Avoid line of fire.
D. Ensure the operators/drivers are
having Qatar driving license, TP
assessments (TPC if applicable)
E. Ensure that the surplus soil to be
disposed in designated areas only.
Serious injury/Soil
Unauthorized contamination 5 5 25 A. Conduct daily equipment inspection by 2 4 8
operating equipment the operator using checklist prior to start
operating the equipment duly reviewed

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by equipment supervisor/Foreman
Equipment failure Ensure the equipment have valid third
party inspection and insurance.
B. Operator shall stop the equipment if
found faulty at any time and reports to
logistic for maintenance.
Serious injury or fatal
Struck by moving 5 5 25 A. Personnel shall not be allowed in the 2 4 8
injury
equipment area where moving equipment is
working; simultaneous work shall be
avoided.
B. Movement of the equipment shall be
controlled by a trained banks man
wearing reflective jacket and whistle.
Respiratory diseases
Continue step no Exposure to dust 4 5 20 A. Ensure that the excavated materials 2 4 8
13 are covered with nylon nets to avoid
being blown by wind.
B. Spray water to minimize dust.
Ensure usage of dust mask.
C. Ensure proper housekeeping
maintained at site.
14 Piling Activity
Piling Rig Access / Slipping off steps / Physical injury/strain 5 4 20 A. All rig operators must carry out daily 3 2 6
Egress. tracks checks and record on the weekly plant
return forms. (This include checking the
steps).
B. Anyone climbing onto the rig steps
must ensure the step is in good order and
not cover mud / debris. Any debris on
boots should be kicked off prior to
climbing up. Check steps not fog during
winter.
C. Tools must never be stored on the
steps. Use permanent fixtures on rig to

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grab hold necessary to aid climbing up

onto tracks. Work at height No-one is to
climb onto back of rig with handrails
being in place. If access is required to the
mast then a MEWP (Mobile elevated
work platform) or equivalent must be
utilized.
A. Anyone climbing on rigs must remain
Complacency Physical injury/strain 4 4 16 vigilant and concentrate at all times. 2 3 6
Foreman / Supervisors to carry out daily
briefings highlighting any specific
hazards.

Extra care must be taken during heavy

Poor Weather Physical injury/strain
5 4 20 wind, cloudy, fog and rain. Snow must be 2 2 4
conditions Slip, trip, falls
Continue step no brushed off prior to climbing. Remove the
14 Skin Effect. fog or so equally effective to thaw out
any fog when required. Boots must be
kicked against tracks prior to climbing.
Physical injury/strain
Ganger must ensure that no tools are left
Storage of tools on
5 5 25 on the steps. Plant dept. are fitting tool 2 3 6
steps
trays to all rigs to store the ham
screwdriver, plastic caps, etc.

Physical injury/strain Ensure that any one required to climb

Unable to climb into 5 3 15 onto any piling rig is in good physical 2 2 4
rig due to shape, size, health. The supervisor must that
posture, fitness level. everyone is capable of climbing into the
Cab of the Piling Rig when it is set to its
maximum footprint. The com has a
programed for carrying out regular health
surveillance.

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Toppling of plant causing

injury or death to
General Piling / Unstable platform. 5 5 25 A. Proper installation and maintenance of 3 3 9
persons in the working
Setting up / Boring the piling mat, installed the piling
area. Damage to nearby
platform as per designing.
structures/buildings.
B. Piling platform to be designed and
Falling due to trip
installing by a competent person.
hazards from uneven
C. Mat to be visually inspected before
mat causing injuries
work daily. Inspection to be recorded.
D. Avoid unnecessary tracking alongside
existing structure
Auger or piling rig
coming into contact with 5 3 15 A. Live services survey to be carried out 3 2 6
Overhead services &
Buried services buried or overhead before piling commence.
cables relating in serious B. All live services to be clearly marked
injury or Death. and diverted if necessary.
C. Barriers or Bunting to be in place to
reduce the possibility of the piling rig
from getting to close to overhead lines.
Safe distances can be obtained by the
power owners.
Hearing loss A. Noise levels for all operations have
Excessive noise 4 5 20 2 3 6
Noise been assessed items of plant with an
exposure for other
average noise levels of above 85DB (a)
site workers,
have ear protection zone signs requiring
Operators and
people to wear the correct ear
general public
protection. Where reasonably
adjacent to the
practicable, noise reduction methods to
site.
be adopted to reduce noise level. Keller
employees must ensure all other site.
Workers are aware of the risk of noise
exposure if working close by.

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A. Before any lifting operations take

Crane / Forklift / Serious or fatal injury place, the work area must be assessed by
Loading or Telehandler usage 5 4 20 a trained and competent person. If sit 3 3 9
unloading on site. plans are required these must be
produced prior to any lift commencing.
Ground conditions must be assessed for
Loading and unloading must only be
carried out in the agreed designated
loading/unloading areas. Exclusion zone
required and suitable warning signs and
barriers put in place

A. Supervisor to ensure that if a person is

Serious or fatal injury required to work from a truck/trailer, the
Working from the
truck bed/trailer Falls 4 4 16 edge fall protection / bean bag in place, 2 2 4
from height. on the truck/trailer. Where it is not
practicable to have the edge fall
protection in place due to the loading
procedure. A fall arresters system must
be used and connected to a fixed point.
A. Where possible all loads shall be
Manually moving positioned on the truck with either a
load around the truck Physical injury/strain 5 4 20 vehicle mounted hi-ab or 4 1 4
bed. Strain and telehandler/forklift Required a lift plan
sprain injuries must be utilised.
B. Where mechanically means are not
possible due to the load, the weight of
the item must be available.
A. The Piling Rig must be erected as

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Failure of the piling stated in the manufacturer’s manual by

Serious or fatal injury
rig or its 5 5 25 competent persons. 3 3 9
Erecting the Piling components, getting B. An experienced and qualified piling rig
Rig. trapped in moving operative will be the only person
part. permitted to operate the Piling rig.
C. Any previous defects in the rig to be
amended before commencement of work
[Link] must be present at all times.
A. All changes to auger teeth/pins to be
carried out using the following
splinters of metal Serious injury equipment; High impact eye protection,
Replacing Teeth coming off Augers 4 4 16 copper hammers, all PPE must be worn 2 3 6
and inserting Pins and teeth, Tungsten correctly
into Auger Heads. may fracture A. Ensure all personnel operating the
piling rig are certified & qualified and
Improper operation Serious or fatal injury
BORING OF PILES: deemed competent.
of Piling Rig -moving 5 5 25 4 2 8
Operation of Rig B. Banks man to be clearly visible to Rig
rig unsupervised
operative at all times.
C. Piling rig to be Operated in conjunction
with the operator manual.
D. Banks man to be the only person to
signal the movement of the Rig.
A. The site will have hoarding extending
Uncontrolled the full length of the affected area or,
personnel, Working Serious or fatal injury 4 4 16 other methods of segregating plant from 2 3 6
General near pathways, the public.
Piling/Boring Public highways. B. Ensure have splash guards in place if
there is a significant risk of falling debris
to nearby buildings/pathways.

A. Operatives must refer to the lift plan

before any lifts take place.
reinforcement cage

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CONCRETING AND Lifting of cages 5 5 25 B. If the lift cannot be carried out in 3 3 9

Property Damage,
REINFORCING: Proximity of nearby accordance with the lift plan.
Serious or fatal injury.
PILES buildings
C. Piling rig only to lift reinforcement
Lifting uncontrolled
cages.
reinforcement personnel
cage Slinging of the load D. All other lifts to be carried out by
attendant excavator and HIAB.
E. See Method Statement for lifting
tension reinforcement.

Dermatitis /eye injury A. Consult method statement and COSHH

assessments for working with concrete to
Concrete burns, get correct PPE.
Pouring and Failure of 4 5 20 B. Concrete pump shall be checked for 3 2 6
pumping concrete Pump/Hoses the inspection records and test
certificates.
C. Concrete hoses and fittings should be
visually inspected daily to check for any
slices or damage to the outside
D. Concrete hoses to be double bagged. -
The concrete pump shall be segregated
from any persons not dealing with the
concreting works.
E. Vehicles shall not drive over concrete
hoses.
A. Refer and comply with COSHH
assessments provided in method
statement, assessment to be briefed to
Hazardous Materials Dermatitis /eye injury all.
Refueling / Fatality or serious 5 5 25 B. Wear correct PPE as identified in the 3 3 9
Cleaning / injury COSHH assessment
Lubricating

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A. The work area should be cleared of

obstructions and trip hazards.
B. Collect excessive tying wire.
Untidy work area Cuts and lacerations,
Steel fixing Manual Handling serious injury. 4 4 16 C. Steel fixing tressels should be laid on 3 2 6
Sharp edges. firm level ground.
. D. Stack reinforcement in agreed lay
down areas.
E. Use barriers to segregate from other
works.
F. Use mechanical aids to lift steel
bundles and heavy cage.
A. Ensure yourself and your EDM are in
clear view and out of the route of moving
plant.
Plant movement B. Make plant operators aware that you
Setting out. Untidy work areas 5 4 20 are working in the area. 3 3 9
Spray markers Headaches and sickness C. Keep work area tidy at all times.
Hammering in pins. Slips trips and falls D. Refer to COSHH for working with spray
paint.
E. Ensure Lump hammer is in good
condition and that the head is secured.

15 Excavation of Underground Fatality or serious 5 5 25 A. Ground conditions established by a 3 2 6

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Trenches services - gas, injury. survey to identify the type of ground in

electricity or water , which the excavation is to be carried
Falling materials or Property damage. out; means of trench support confirmed
plant, Falls of upon completion of trial holes .
persons, B. Remember that even work in shallow
Ingress of water, trenches can be dangerous. You may
Collapse of sides, need to provide support if the work
Weakening of involves bending or kneeling in the
adjacent, trench. No one should be in the trench
structures unless it is safe to be there.
Noise C. Where possible ensure that all water
sources are turned off before entering an
excavation.
D. Do not go into unsupported
excavations that have not being battered
Continue step no to a suitable slope. Never work ahead of
15 the support.
E. Do not store spoil or other materials
close to the sides of excavations. The
spoil may fall into the excavation and the
extra loading will make the sides more
prone to collapse.
F. Contaminants removed following a
suitable risk assessment and method
statement.
G. Employees and Management must
ensure no-one enters an unsupported
unsafe trench.
H. Support materials on site before
excavation starts.
I. Plant and materials kept away from the
side of excavations to prevent undue
pressure or ingress of exhaust fumes.

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J. if the depth is a particular risk of

anybody falling, suitable guard-rails
placed and suitable access arrangements,
such as ladders or ramps, provided.
K. If there is a risk of water ingress,
suitable methods and/or equipment
provided to either prevent the entry of
water or to remove water, e.g. water
pumps.
L. If plant could fall into the excavation,
baulks or earth bunds should.
M. Where excavations are dug next to
structures, suitable preventative
measures established in case of collapse,
subsidence or damage.
Continue step no N. Inspections of excavations carried out
15 prior to each shift, after any event likely
to affect strength or stability be provided.
O. Suitable personal protective
equipment [PPE].
P. The location of electric cables, drains,
gas and water mains etc. will be
determined and marked prior to the
commencement work. Local ESB
Networks staff to be consulted on
underground services. Local authorities
and, where necessary, scanning are to be
used to determine service locations.
Q. It will be the liability of the contractor
to make good any damage done to such
services during excavation work, to
render them safe and secure without
undue delay.

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R. Excavations or openings will be

properly sloped or shored at all times. A
competent person must approve trench
designs prior to entry. Warning lamps
must be used during hours of darkness or
low visibility.
S. Excavations or openings in floors must
be properly fenced at all times.
T. During excavation work the
surrounding areas must be maintained in
an orderly and tidy condition.
U. Where vehicles have to tip materials
into excavations, stop blocks can be used
to prevent them from over-running.
Remember that the sides of the
excavation may need extra support.
V. Always work outside the reach of an
excavator bucket. Where this is not
Continue step no possible, use safe systems of work to
15 prevent people being struck. Do not
stand directly under the bucket.
W. Safe means of access will be provided
to excavations. Ladders will be in good
condition, extend 1 metre above the
excavation edge and be secured.
X. Heavy vehicles are to be kept away
from the edge of an excavation. At no
time should materials be stored along the
edge of an excavation.
Y. Flooded trenches should be "de-
watered" as quickly as possible. Once
emptied the trench is to be fully
inspected prior to entry.

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Z. All personnel on sites, where work at

heights is being carried out, will wear
safety helmets. Appropriate safety
equipment will be used when necessary
16 Compaction by use Unauthorized 4 5 20 A. Ensure only competent personnel are 2 4 8
Personal injury/ Wruld’s
of plate/ jumping operating allowed with compaction equipment.
(Work Related Upper
compactor & Supervisor shall arrange “On job training”
Limb Disorders)
Roller compactor to the hand held compactor operator
(hand roller, trench rammer etc.…) in
coordination with HES Dept.
B. Reduce the limit of exposure by means
of rest cycle. Follow work/ rest rotation.
Ensure supervisor is maintained the rest
rotation.
C. Ensure accelerator of the compactor is
not by-passes by the operator.
D. Use heavy duty hand gloves.
E. Ensure the area is barricaded to avoid
unauthorized entry.
F. Ensure the usage of dust mask.
G. Ensure the usage of face shield.
17 Compaction test Unauthorized 5 5 25 A. Ensure the competent technician with 2 4 8
Chronic health effects
using nuclear operation valid license is working with nuclear
density gauge density gauge.
B. Ensure FDT technician wear dosimeter
& film badge during the operation.
C. Ensure the availability of survey meter
to measure the radiation vicinity.
D. Ensure the vehicle transporting the
radioactive source having the valid
approval from
E. Technician to be position at minimum
at 5 m radius away from the machine
during test.

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Unauthorized entry 5 5 25 A. Test area to be barricaded with 2 4 8

Chronic health effects
radiation caution signage and flashing
lights. Stand by person to be placed to
avoid unauthorized entry.
B. Ensure unauthorized person and away
from exclusion barricade.
C. Ensure the barricades are removed
after completion of job.

18 Dewatering works Improper manual 4 5 20 A. Correct manual handling technique to 2 4 8

Physical injury/strain
handling be apply when handling the hoses and to
setting up the dewatering pump.
B. Allocate sufficient manpower to carry
the hoses, avoid carrying alone.
C. Use mechanical means when shifting
the pump or other materials by forklift
and wheel barrow.
Soil contamination
Spillage 4 5 20 A. Ensure the provision of drip to diesel 2 4 8
dewatering pump and place properly.
Drip should be in 100% capacity of
dewatering pump
B. If drip tray filled with water and mixed
with oil, avoid throwing to the ground.
Water or oil shall be disposed as per
Leeds procedure.

Continue step no Defective pipes 3 5 15 A. Ensure dewatering pipes is free from 2 4 8

16 Slip, trip, falls any damage. Counter check shall be
carried out by assigned supervisor.
B. All damaged dewatering pipes will be
removed out from service.

Substandard 4 5 20 A. All electrical fittings and cable will be 2 4 8

Fire
electrical fittings as per QCS standards, and only

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connections /Faulty competent electricians will carry out the

connections work under the supervision of electrical
foreman. No cable will be joined using
insulation tape. Electrical engineer/
foreman shall insure that all RCD &ELCB is
properly functional.
B. Ensure the grounding system shall be
in place and verify by competent
electrician.
C. Ensure the availability of adequate,
inspected and colour coded fire
extinguisher.

High Noise 4 5 20 A. If sound level is more than 85 db 2 4 8

signage will be placed.
Permanent hear loss B. Ensure the provision of ear protection.
(ear plugs, ear muffs)

Pinch point 4 5 20 A. Keep hands away from trap points 2 4 8

Laceration while handling the pipe.
B. Used appropriate hand gloves (Leather
type of gloves)
19 Anti-termite spray Incompetent workers 5 5 25 A. Only competent person to carry out 2 4 8
Serious or fatal injury
before blinding carrying out the task the task (Hired contractor).
B. Avoid flames in the vicinity during
mixing of anti-termite.
C. Mix anti termite in a well-ventilated
area.
D. Never mix anti termite next to drinking
water source.
E. Keep the containers closed and secure
Wear additional personal protective
equipments while handling anti termite
e.g. (respirator, rubber hand gloves)

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20 Application of bitu Flammable liquid 4 5 20 A. Bitu primer application to be done in a 2 4 8

Fire
primer/ bitu well ventilated area. No naked flames
board, activity should be carried out nearby
polyethylene primer application area.
sheet B. No unauthorised smoking by workers
while application work ongoing.

Incompetent worker Skin and eye irritation 4 5 20 A. Only trained applicators to carry out 2 4 8
carrying out the task the task.
B. MSDS/COSHH of the compounds
available at site & discussed with crew
members
C. Ensure the use of mandatory PPE like
face shield, disposal coverall, appropriate
hand gloves, and respiratory protection.
D. Ensure the bitumen’s primers are kept
in a spill tray.

Spillage Soil contamination 4 5 20 A. Only minimum quantity bitumen’s are 2 4 8

allowed to keep at site temporary storage
with drip tray.

Obstructed 4 5 20 A. Ensure access/egress and work area 2 4 8

access/egress Slip, trip, falls are free of obstructions.
Respiratory disease B. Proper housekeeping to be
maintained.

Inhalation of primer Laceration/cut injury 4 5 20 A. Wear appropriate mask/respiratory 2 4 8

fumes mask during application.

Cutting bitu 4 5 20 A. Proper caution must be taken when 2 4 8

board/membrane cutting bitu board using skinner knife.
B. Leather hands gloves to be worn.
21 Form & Rebar Personnel struck by Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Ensure trained banks man shall be 2 4 8
Works moving vehicles/ assigned with all equipment with

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Loading / equipments reflective jacket, flag and whistle

unloading Shifting Maintain safe distance from the moving
of materials using equipments/ vehicles all protruding
trailer, Forklift, 3 material from 3 ton pickup should not
Ton Pickup, Hiab, project more than 1.5 mtrs from the body
tele handler crane. of the vehicle( with /length) warning
signs, warning taps/ flashing lights to
placed as abnormal load. All existing
overhead lines/utilities, access should be
clear and pre assessed before shifting
such loads. When shifting full length re-
bar with tele handler operator to be
guided with a flag man to assess the
operator and stop workers and other
vehicle approaching in the path.
B. Do not approach operating equipment
without acknowledgement and approval
of operator and banks man.
C. When loading or un loading material
Barricade the area with sign board to
prevent unauthorized entry.

Load Falling Property damage 4 4 16 A. Secure the load with cargo lashing belt 2 3 6
Over speeding Vehicle/equipment to prevent from falling, dislodging prior
Continue step no topple, Collide with to shift.
21 another vehicles B. Adhere with project speed limit and
respect all signboards.
Sharp Edges Dislodge material 3 4 12 A. Use heavy duty hand gloves. Sharp 2 3 6
Improper Planking, Laceration Edges/corner the materials to be
Poor quality of unstable load provided with softeners.
planking materials
B. All the pallets will be visually inspected
damaged pallets will not be lifted using
crane. Damaged/dislodged pallets will be
un loaded manually or will be unloaded

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using tele handler no workers will stand

nearby during unloading of damage/
dislodged pallets.
C. Stock piles of the form work shall not
be exceeds 1.5Mtr from ground level
Aisle/space shall be defined well for
forklift movements/crane positioning.
D. Use the solid/rigid planks for packing
and easy to lift the form work Vertically.
E. Wear heavy-duty gloves for the task
and keep hand and fingers away from
trap points

Failure of 5 5 25 A. Approved lifting plan shall be made 2 4 8

Equipments Serious or fatal available and attached with permit prior
(Crane/Forklift) injury/Property damage to lifting activity (if above 40 tons lifting
adjacent objects plan required).
struck during lifting, B. TPC Certified Operator with valid
swinging/ Nip points Qatari license shall operate. Equipment
of slinging (Crane/Forklift) 3 ton pickup etc.
C. Lifting equipment and accessories are
Continue step no to be inspected, certified by 3rd party.
21 Crane shall be positioned on firm/rigid
level ground stability to be verified by the
operator. Out rigger shall be fully
extended.
D. Riggers/ Banksman shall be certified,
competent and trained by 3rd party.
E. Barrication and caution sign boards are
displayed.
F. Proper supervision and pre-plan on
each activity.
G. Other adjacent activities are to be
restricted during the erection of form
/rebar’s work. Riggers must be instructed

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well to decide the slinging points

depends to length and weight of
materials
H. Stop the lifting activity if wind speed is
20knots and more.
I. Load chart must display visible in the
crane.
J. Radius and angle of boom and slings
must be planned and monitored.
Operator cabin shall be clear visibility
from any obstruction.
K. SWL of slings and cranes must be
considered and planned well. All must be
with valid TPC
Physical strains
(Manual Handling) 3 4 12 A. Do not operate forklift/ tele handler in 2 3 6
Back ache
Heavy Load slope or soft ground condition.
WRULD,s
B. Ensure the forklift/tele handler
operations routes are clear from
Continue step no obstruction. Flag man should be in the
21 eye contact of operator Daily inspection
checklist to be utilized.
Unprotected sharp
edges Hand injuries/nail 3 3 9 A. Secure the object before unloading / 2 3 6
Splinters/nail penetrating loading.
penetrating B. Banks man with High Visible jacket to
guide the forklift movement all times.
C. Always keep away from ‘Line of Fire’.
D. Pre-assessment of load and size prior
to actual lift.
Poor physical
capability Falling material or body 4 4 16 A. Awkward body posture shall be 2 3 6
parts pinched / trapped avoided such as stooping, twisting etc.
in between material. Watch the steps at uneven ground. Walk/
work slowly, do not rush.

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B. Do not take short cut - use designated

walkways/routes.
C. Remove all unwanted/ loose materials
from the walkways to avoid trip/slip/fall
hazards
Handling heavy
materials Injury to pedestrian, 5 5 25 A. Splinters and sharp object shall be 2 4 8
workers in the vicinity either removed or protected with soft
during manual handling/ material.
Slips/ Trips/ Falls moving of material B. Use adequate PPE such as hand gloves.
De nailing to be carried out after de
shuttering and if any nails found in
plywood during fixing of shutter will be
immediately de nailed.
C. In order to reduce the load per person
heavy material and full length rebar’s
shall carried by multiple workers using
Continue step no hand ball method. Always maintain two
21 point contact (maintain eye contact &
pass the load).
D. Ensure the area is barricaded and work
area access is clear and free from
obstructions before starts lifting/ shifting
the material and no unauthorized person
enters the area.
E. Were possible the existing utility
should be protected by scaffolding
boards on the first lift to avoid falling of
material.
22 Working on Dropped Objects, 5 5 25 A. All scaffoldings will be inspected by an 2 4 8 Weekly inspection
Serious or fatal injury
scaffolding for Falling of personnel approved third party scaffolding by Scaffold
Property damage
rebar’s fixing/ inspector. inspector
form works B. All workforces will work only on green
tag certified scaffolding.
C. Unwanted tools and materials must be

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removed from the platform or scaffold.

The work platform should be fully
boarded.
D. All materials to be stored /secured in
an appropriate manner after completion
of work all materials to be removed from
work platform.
E. When working on a scaffold, always
use body harness system and 100 % tie
off when exceeding outside handrails of
scaffold. Use the chin strap for the
helmet when exceeding outside handrails
of scaffold
F. Do not work at heights in high winds or
during storms.
G. Inspect personal fall protection
equipment before each use.
H. Safety netting/screens and mats to be
used wherever required.
I. Drop zone to be identified and
barricaded with signages.
J. Tool lanyards to be used where ever
practical.
K. Always maintain 3 point contact while
using ladder. Do not carry material while
using ladder.

Continue step no Improper Slip, trip, falls, pinch 5 5 25 A. No loose unsecured materials to be 2 4 8
22 access/egress point stored on the Scaffolding platform.
B. The access area where the steel fixers/
carpenter working will be free from
obstruction.
C. All material will be stored and stacked
in a proper manner.
D. The height of the stack material will

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not exceed 1.5mtrs (foam Work) all work

force involved in the task will be provided
with hand gloves and will be briefed
about the hazards involved in the task.
E. The work force involved in the task will
be supervised by a competent supervisor.
F. The work area will be cordon off and
demarcated to avoid unwanted entry.

23 Use of portable Defective hand 5 5 25 A. Inspect and use color coded Hand 2 4 8 Electrical dept.
Serious or fatal injury
power/ hand tools tools / Inappropriate tools prior to each use Daily inspection
usage B. Ensure the portable power/ hand tools by end users.
are of the correct type for the job.
C. Do not use tools for any other purpose
than that which they were intended.
Check power tools are appropriate for
the job and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
D. Users shall be trained in the correct
use of portable power tools.
Continue step no E. Inexperienced workers should not use
23 power tools.
F. Damaged tools & equipments to be
removed to Quarantine area which is
designated at the site store.
Fire,
5 5 25 A. Qualified electrical person to test all 2 4 8
Equipment not Electrocution portable electrical hand tools on monthly
earthed properly basis and daily by user.
Electrical leads in B. Ensure all the connections are proper
damp area and secured.
C. Competent electrician to be checks all
earthing of all DB. Ensure weather
protection has to be done for all DBs kept
outside.

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D. Check the environment/weather

conditions.
E. Do not use heat generating equipment
without Hot Work Permit.
F. Ensure adequate fire extinguishers are
in place.
G. Use protective clear eyewear or face
shield.
H. Ensure tools are properly stored,
maintained and used according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
I. Cable management to be maintained
properly /Proper cable stand to be
provided to route the cables.
Serious or fatal injury
Moving parts: 5 5 25 A. All moving equipment shall be 2 4 8
Entanglement guarded/ protected.
B. All electrical machines will be provided
with an emergency stop button as per the
manufacture.
C. Operators operating the machine is
trained by third party.
D. Dead men switch of grinder to be
operational/ The locking pin to be
deactivated from the grinder.
E. RPM of grinding wheel to exceed
speed of grinder.
F. Cover the area with fire blanket to
avoid flying particles.
G. Grinder to have a suitable guard in
place.
H. Remove all combusted materials from
the site to avoid fire.
24 Air cleaning by the Damage hoses/ hose 5 5 25 A. Ensure the periodic maintenance of 2 4 8
Serious or fatal injury
use of air failure the equipment.

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compressor B. Ensure inspection of the air

Prior to concrete compressor by the authorized person
prior to start using it.
C. Ensure the rated hoses duly inspected
and certified prior to use.
D. Ensure the hose is connected with a
proper air releasing nozzle with shut off
valve.
E. Approved connectors shall be used to
connect the hose to the compressor.
F. Hoses shall be inspected and colour
coded. Daily inspection to be done prior
to start the activity.
G. Air hoses to be connected by crow’s
foot couplers and secure with whip lash
and securing pin on connectors. Hose
joint should be with safety lock pin and
with whip lash arrestor.

Noise, Dust & flying 4 5 20 A. The person doing cleaning shall wear a 2 4 8
Hear loss/ eye injury
object face shield, safety glasses, dust mask and
ear protection.
B. Non-involved personnel shall keep
away from the area where cleaning is
taking place, barricade the area.

Inadequate access 4 5 20 A. Ensure that the work area shall be 2 4 8

Slip/trips and falls cleaned and unwanted materials to be
removed.
B. Access and egress should to
unobstructed.
25 Ready mix Unauthorized driving 4 5 20 A. Only competent drivers having valid 2 4 8 Supervisor to
Over speeding/ collision
concrete truck on / lack of site Traffic Qatar license to drive the ready mix truck ensure no one will
the site. Management on the site. work under the
B. Safe accesses to the concreting area concrete boom.

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will be prepared before ordering the

concrete truck to come to the location of
concreting. The concrete drivers will be
accompanied with a charge hand to the
exact work location.
C. Ensure traffic signs and warning signs
installed on the accesses.
26 Concrete trucks/ Overturning of 5 5 25 A. Levelled and firmed ground for 2 4 8
Serious or fatal injury
concreting pump concrete pump truck locating the pump truck suitably for
for concrete while extending concrete pouring will be prepared at the
pouring boom / pouring location of concreting, well in advance.
concrete. B. Ensure only competent operator (third
party trained operator) are engaged for
operating the concrete pump.
C. All other vehicles / equipments to be
removed from the vicinity.
D. Unauthorized entry of people into the
concreting area will be prevented by
warning signs and supervision.
E. Ensure the availability of third party
inspection certificate for concrete pumps.
F. Ensure the insurance coverage, valid
registration for concrete pump and
transit millers.
G. Concrete drivers will be accompanied
with a charge hand to the exact work
location.

Spillage of Concrete Soil contamination 5 5 25 A. Soil contamination to be avoided by 2 4 8

placing polythene sheets.
B. End chute hose shall be cover by sacks
to prevent spillage during retracting the
pressure chute.

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C. Ensure the workers are wearing

disposable coveralls, aprons etc... to
avoid spill on their body.
D. Workers will be instructed to take safe
positions during concrete pouring to
protect themselves from probable
spillage of concrete over them.
E. Ensure the concrete pump hoses are
free from any damages, obstruction
inside. Web lash fitted on end hose joint
and all clamp joints to be secured with r
pins.
F. Ensure concrete mixer trucks and
concrete pump chute are clean in
designated concrete wash area.
Displacement /falling 5 5 25 2 4 8
A. Ensure the form work is carried out by
of shutters while Form work
competent supervisor and experience
concrete pouring. collapse/Serious injury
carpenters.
B. Approved materials shall be use for
bracing such tie rod; prop jack etc. shall
be inspected by QA/QC department.
C. Approved drawing shall be followed
while preparing form work.
D. Form work shall be inspected by
consultant prior to place concreting for
all structure such slabs, walls & major
foundation.
E. kept in quarantine box & put “RED
TAPE”
F. Appropriate hands gloves to be work.
27 Concrete works Hit by swinging 5 5 25 A. Ensure to have good communication 2 4 8 All workers
Serious or fatal injury
Concrete pouring concrete pouring between the operator & the person in- trained in manual
using ready mix hose/ CHUTE charge holding the concrete pouring hose handling

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pump/ Manually during concreting to avoid hitting. technique

and concrete truck B. Ensure the hose is properly arrested (in house)
with rope to avoid sudden jerking during
sudden release of concrete.
C. Experienced and certified operator/
driver shall only operate the pump
controller.
D. Stay away from the line of fire while
mixer reversing.
Concrete Pump hose Serious or fatal injury 4 5 20 A. Ensure the hose and fittings are in 3 3 9
rapture good condition.
B. Free ball test to be carried out before
start concreting.
C. Ensure proper cleaning of hose before
and after use to avoid any obstruction of
concrete flow, which may lead to hose
rapture.
D .Ensure the concrete release test
carried out in the ground (covered with
polythene) itself prior to deliver the
concrete in higher elevations.
E. Proper barricade shall be provided with
adequate signage to avoid unauthorized
Entry.

Skin contact/ A. Appropriate PPE must be worn such 2 4 8

Dermatitis /eye injury 4 5 20
splashes to eyes. disposable coverall, body aprons, gum
boots (Steel-toe), face shield+ safety
glass, rubber hand gloves etc. to avoid
skin contact with concrete.
B. Refer MSDS/ COSHH and provide the
necessary additional PPE if required.
C. Ensure eye wash station is available

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Physical strains nearby. Or water nearby.

Improper manual 3 5 15 2 4 8
handling A. Correct manual handling technique
should be follow.
B. Allocate sufficient man power in
handling/ shifting materials.
C. Avoid twisting/stopping etc. whilst
carrying materials.
D. Avoid handling heavy object materials
Lacerations as possible.
Using of defective 4 5 20 2 4 8
hand tools [rakes, A. Inspected and colour coded hand tools
hand shovel to be used.
B. Defective tools should not be used.
28 Handling and Vibration WRULD’s 4 5 20 A. Ensure proper work rest rotation for 2 4 8
operating Vibrator vibrator operator.
machine. B. Ensure appropriate hand gloves are
used to decrease the impact of vibration
on hand.

Un guarded Entanglement in moving 4 5 20 A. Safe working condition of the vibrator 2 4 8

equipment parts machine will be ensured including safety
guard covers for rotating parts, free of oil
leaks.

Slipping / falling of Serious injury/ property 5 5 25 A. Enough space for placing and moving 2 4 8
the vibrator machine damage the vibrator machine will be provided on
from heights / edges the ground as well as on the scaffolding
of excavations platforms. Experienced persons will be
assigned to handle and move the
equipment and for operating the
vibrator.
B. Workers will be prevented from

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walking near or under the equipment

during concrete vibration.
C. Allocate sufficient man power in
handling of the vibrator.
D. Proper manual handling technique to
be followed while handling/ shifting
vibrator.
E. Vibrator operator should wear hands
gloves while handling and operating the
machine.
29 Concrete curing Wet surface/Trailing 4 5 20 A. Use anti slip shoes, Clear the 2 4 8
Slip, trip, falls/
works electrical cables obstruction, free access/egress must be
electrocution
maintained all the time.
B. Ensure curing area must be barricaded.
C. Ensure no trailing electrical cables
during curing works, reroute cables use
wooden stands for elevating cables.
30 Grouting works Dust Inhalation 4 5 20 A. Ensure the MSDS/COSHH assessment 2 4 8
Respiratory diseases
(Mixing & Pouring) to be placed at working area and
chipping by using recommendation follow.
hand tools/ Hilti B. Ensure that appropriate PPE to be
machine / worn such as disposal coverall dust mask,
electrical tools leather glove and face shield.

Damager electrical Electrocution 4 5 20 A. All electrical cables shall be inspected 2 5 10

tools/ fittings and colour coded by competent
electrician on a monthly bases.
B. All electrical tools to be inspected by
end user Prior to use.
C. Ensure no trailing electrical cables in
wet areas prior to use. Defective power
tools and hand tools should be removed
immediately from the site and marked

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with RED TAPE.

31 Using chemical Chemical Handling Acute/ chronic health 4 5 20 2 4 8

A. Ensure MSDS/ COSHH is in place and
curing compound, effects
the recommendations are followed.
if necessary
works(Walls/slabs B. Involved workers should be made
/foundations) aware of the hazards of the chemical and
precautions to be taken as explained in
the MSDS/ COSHH.
C. PPE advised in the MSDS/ COSHH shall
be used while handling, storing and using
the chemical.
32 Cutting of blinding Using of 5 5 25 A. Ensure that all tools are inspected by 2 4 8
Serious or fatal injury
concrete by the damage/defective competent person and colour coded by
use of Cutting/ power tools competent electrician on a monthly
grinding machine bases.
B. All electrical tools to be inspected by
end user Prior to use.
C. Defective power tools and hand tools
should be removed immediately from the
site and marked with RED TAPE.
D. Using of homemade tools is strictly
prohibited.
E. Frequent check of grinding disc,
grinders, and RPM of disc and grinding
machine.
F. Use correct type of disc for cutting
purposes.
G. Ensure the validity of disc, only valid
disc shall be used.
H. The person operating the cutting
machine shall be wear complete PPE (e.g.
face shield, safety glass) ear plug etc.

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I. Reduce the limit of exposure by means

of work rotation.
J. Non- involved personnel shall keep
away from the working area, barricade
and signage shall be in place.
K. Ensure to use dust mask.
33 Chipping of Dust / flying particles 5 5 25 A. Ensure the use of face shield + safety 2 4 8
Respiratory diseases/eye
concrete for glass while chipping the concrete with
injury
repairing in drilling machine/manually.
identified B. Use appropriate dust mask / spraying
locations (if of water to work area.
required) by
C. Ensure that all tools are inspected by
manually and with
competent person and colour coded by
the use of drilling
competent electrician on a monthly
machine, hand
bases.
tools etc.
D. All electrical tools to be inspected by
end user Prior to use.
E. Defective power tools and hand tools
should be removed immediately from the
site and marked with RED TAPE.
F. Using of homemade tools is strictly
prohibited.
G. Frequent check of grinding disc,
grinders, and RPM of disc and grinding
machine.
H. Use correct type of disc for cutting
purposes.
I. Ensure the validity of disc, only valid
disc shall be used.
J. The person operating the cutting
machine shall be wear complete PPE (e.g.
face shield, safety glass) ear plug etc.
K. Reduce the limit of exposure by means

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of work rotation.
L. Non- involved personnel shall keep
away from the working area, barricade
and signage shall be in place.
M. Ensure the waste concretes are
disposed in designated areas
34 Work at height Fall from height/ 5 5 25 A. Ensure the elevated scaffolding 2 4 8 Scaffold inspection
Serious or fatal injury
falling objects platform in green tagged prior to climb. carried out by a
B. Proper access and egress to be made competent third
available party approved
inspector
C. Ensure access/egress and work area
are free of obstructions.
D. Wear full body safety harness with
shock absorber while work at height
where width from face of the building is
greater than 300 mm Ensure 100 % tie
off.
E. Three point contact to be maintained
all the time while ascending& descending
of the ladder.
F. Ladder must be properly secured and
supported.
G. Ladder must be extended minimum 1
meter above the working platform with a
rung level and always maintained ladder
at an angle of 75 degrees.
H. Ensure only inspected colour coded
industrial ladders are only in use.
I. Ensure that when using the ladder
never to carry the any kind of tools.
J. Barricade the area below overhead
work/dropped zone with appropriate
signage in place.

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K. Ensure the usage of tools bag while

carrying any tool at higher elevations.
L. No loose materials shall be kept on the
working platform area.
35 Blocks & Personnel struck by Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Ensure trained banks man shall be 2 4 8
plastering works moving vehicles/ assigned with all equipment with
Loading / equipments reflective jacket, flag and whistle
unloading Shifting Maintain safe distance from the moving
of materials using equipments/ vehicles all protruding
trailer, Forklift, 3 material from 3 ton pickup should not
Ton Pickup crane. project more than 1.5 mtrs from the body
of the vehicle( with /length) warning
signs, warning taps/ flashing lights to
place as abnormal load. All existing
overhead lines/utilities, access should be
clear and pre assessed before shifting
such loads.
B. Do not approach operating equipment
without acknowledgement and approval
of operator and banks man.
C. Barricade the area with sign board to
prevent unauthorized entry.
Property damage
Load Falling/ 4 4 16 A. Secure the load with cargo lashing belt 2 3 6
Vehicle/equipment
Over speeding to prevent from falling, dislodging prior
topple, Collide with
another vehicles to shift.
Continue step no B. Adhere with project speed limit and
35 respect all signboards.

Sharp Edges 3 4 12 A. Use heavy duty hand gloves. Sharp 2 3 6

Dislodge material
Improper Planking, Edges/corner the materials to be
Laceration
Poor quality of provided with softeners.
unstable load
planking materials. B. All the pallets will be visually inspected
damaged pallets will not be lifted using

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crane. Damaged/dislodged pallets will be

un loaded manually or will be unloaded
using tele handler no workers will stand
nearby during unloading of damage/
dislodged pallets.
C. One strap of the block bundle will be
cut at a time and the block height will be
reduced and re stacked on the other
pallets available all pallets will be stacked
on a firm and level ground.
D. Stock piles shall not be exceeds 1.5Mtr
from ground level.
E. Aisle/ space shall be defined well for
forklift movements/crane positioning.
F. Use the solid/rigid planks for packing
and easy to lift the material Vertical &
horizontal. Wear heavy-duty gloves for
the task and keep hand and fingers away
from trap points.
2 4 8
5 5 25
Failure of A. Approved lifting plan shall be made
Equipments Serious or fatal available and attached with permit prior
(Crane/Forklift) injury/Property damage to lifting activity (if above 40 tons lifting
Continue step no adjacent objects plan required).
35 struck during lifting, B. TPC Certified Operator with valid
swinging/ Nip points Qatari license shall operate TPC certified
of slinging equipment (Crane/Forklift) 3 ton pickup
etc.
C. Lifting equipment and accessories are
to be inspected, certified by 3rd party.
Crane shall be positioned on firm/rigid
level and ground level stability to be
verified. Out rigger shall be fully
extended.
D. Riggers/ Banksman shall be certified,

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competent and trained by 3rd party.

E. Barrication and caution sign boards are
displayed.
F. Proper supervision and pre-plan on
each activity.
G. Other adjacent activities are to be
restricted during the erection Riggers
must be instructed well to decide the
slinging points depends to length and
weight of materials.
H. Stop the lifting activity if wind speed is
20knots and more.
I. Load chart must display visible in the
crane.
J. Radius and angle of boom and slings
must be planned and monitored.
Operator cabin shall be clear visibility
from any obstruction.
K. SWL of slings and cranes must be
considered and planned well. All must be
with valid TPC.
Continue step no L. Do not operate forklift in slope or soft
35 ground condition.
M. Ensure the forklift operations routes
are clear from obstruction. Flag man
should be in the eye contact of operator.
N. Daily inspection checklist to be
utilized.
O. Secure the object before unloading /
loading.
P. Banks man with High Visible jacket to
guide the forklift movement all times.
Always keep away from ‘Line of Fire’.
Q. Pre-assessment of load and size prior
to actual lift.

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R. Use correct manual handling

techniques
S. Ensure adequate manpower for the
12 job.
Physical strains 3 4 2 3 6
(Manual Handling) A. Workers received training on manual
Heavy Load Back ache handling, supervisor to ensure proper
WRULD,s manual handling technique-s are
[Link] mechanical means
wherever practicable.
B. Awkward body posture shall be
avoided such as stooping, twisting etc.
Watch the steps at uneven ground. Walk/
work slowly, do not rush.
C. Do not take short cut - use designated
walkways/routes.
D. Remove all unwanted/ loose materials
9 from the walkways to avoid trip/slip/fall
Unprotected sharp 3 3 hazards. 2 2 4
edges/Splinters A. Splinters and sharp object shall be
Hand injuries either removed or protected with soft
material.
16 Use adequate PPE such as hand gloves.
Poor physical 4 4 2 3 6
capability In order to reduce the load per person
Handling heavy Falling material or body heavy material shall carried by multiple
materials parts pinched / trapped workers.
Slips/Trips/ Falls in between material Ensure the area is barricaded and work
Injury to pedestrian, area access is clear and free from
workers in the vicinity obstructions before starts lifting/ shifting
during manual handling/ the material and no unauthorized person
moving of material enters the area.
Were possible the existing utility should
be protected by scaffolding boards on the
first lift to avoid falling of material.

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36 Working on Dropped Objects, 5 5 25 A. All scaffoldings will be inspected by an 2 4 8

Serious or fatal injury
scaffolding for Falling of personnel approved third party scaffolding
Property damage
block installation/ inspector.
plastering works B. All workforces will work only on green In-house training
tag certified scaffolding. will be provided to
C. Unwanted tools and materials must be the work force
removed from the platform or scaffold. involved
D. The work platform should be fully
boarded.
E. All materials to be stored /secured in
an appropriate manner after completion
of work all materials to be removed from
work platform.
F. When working from a scaffold, always
use body harness system and 100 % tie
off when exceeding outside handrails of
scaffold. Use the chin strap for the
helmet when exceeding outside handrails
Continue step no of scaffold
36 G. Do not work at heights in high winds
or during storms.
H. Inspect personal fall protection
equipment before each use.
I. Safety netting/screens and mats to be
used wherever required.
J. Drop zone to be identified and
barricaded with signages.
K. Tool lanyards to be used where ever
practical.
L. Always maintain 3 point contact while
using ladder. Do not carry material while
using ladder.
M. No loose unsecured materials to be
stored on the Scaffolding platform.
Sub standards tables

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Sub standards tables used as work platform 5 5 25 A. Sub standards table will be only used 2 4 8
used as work for light work i.e. marking, fixing of angle
platform bit, in small congested area where
scaffolding cannot be provided or where
working on step ladder is not practicable.
The substandard table height shall not be
greater than 600 mm, and shall only be
prepared by carpenters and shall be in a
sound condition to carry a person’s
weight. the substandard table will be
limited numbers (15nos) & shall not be
increased in any case
B. It is the responsibility of the end used
to check the physical condition of the
Continue step no table prior to use.
36 C. Initially the substandard table will be
checked by stacking 6 hollow blocks to
check the physical capacity of the
substandard table.
Operators and nearby
Hazardous 4 5 20 A. Workers’ will be briefed about the 2 4 8
tradesmen at risk from
substances Dry risks of dry plaster powder and will know
dry plaster powder
plaster mix/ mortar what to do to avoid skin contact,
which may irritate eyes
or sensitive skin, or excessive dust build-up and contact with
cause short-term eyes.
irritation of respiratory B. Work area suitable to prevent
system excessive dust build-up.
C. Water supply nearby to wash dust off
skin.
D. Workers will wear eye protection when
plastering ceilings.
E. Workers will keep the work area clean
after completing the job. Hand Gloves
will be worn during the plastering work.

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37 Use of portable Defective hand 5 5 25 A. Inspect and use color coded Hand tools 2 4 8
Serious or fatal injury
power/ hand tools tools / Inappropriate prior to each use.
usage B. Ensure the portable power/ hand tools
are of the correct type for the job.
C. Do not use tools for any other purpose
than that which they were intended.
D. Check power tools are appropriate for
the job and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
E. Users shall be trained in the correct
use of portable power tools.
F. Inexperienced workers should not use
power tools.
G. Damaged tools & equipments to be
removed to Quarantine area which is
designated at the site store.
Fire,
5 5 25 A. Qualified electrical person to test all 2 4 10
Equipment not Electrocution portable electrical hand tools on monthly
earthed properly basis and daily by user.
Electrical leads in B. Ensure all the connections are proper
damp area and secured.
C. Competent electrician to be checks all
earthing of all DB. Ensure weather
protection has to be done for all DBs kept
outside.
Continue step no D. Check the environment/weather
37 conditions.
E. Do not use heat generating equipment
without Hot Work Permit.
F. Ensure adequate fire extinguishers are
in place.
G. Use protective clear eyewear or face
shield.
H. Ensure tools are properly stored,

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maintained and used according to

manufacturer’s instructions.
I. Cable management to be maintained
properly /Proper cable stand to be
provided to route the cables.
Serious or fatal injury
5 5 25 A. All moving equipment shall be 2 4 8
Moving parts: guarded/ protected.
Entanglement B. All electrical machines will be provided
with an emergency stop button as per the
manufacture.
C. Operators operating the machine is
trained by third party.
D. Dead men switch of grinder to be
operational/ The locking pin to be
deactivated from the grinder.
E. RPM of grinding wheel to exceed
speed of grinder.
F. Cover the area with fire blanket to
avoid flying particles.
G. Grinder to have a suitable guard in
place.
H. Remove all combusted materials from
the site to avoid fire.
38 Steel Structure 5 5 25 A. Ensure trained banks man shall be 2 4 8
Serious or fatal injury
works assigned with all equipment with
Loading / reflective jacket, flag and whistle
unloading Shifting Maintain safe distance from the moving
Fit up installation equipments/ vehicles all protruding
of steel structure material from 3 ton pickup should not
materials by using project more than 1.5 mtrs from the body
trailer, Forklift, 3 of the vehicle( with /length) warning
Ton Pickup crane. signs, warning taps/ flashing lights to
place as abnormal load. All existing
overhead lines/utilities, access should be

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clear and pre assessed before shifting

such loads.
B. Do not approach operating equipment
without acknowledgement and approval
of operator and banks man.
C. Barricade the area with sign board to
prevent unauthorized entry.

Property damage 4 4 16 A. Secure the load with cargo lashing belt 2 3 6

Vehicle/equipment to prevent from falling, dislodging prior
topple, Collide with to shift.
Continue step no another vehicles B. Adhere with project speed limit and
38 respect all signboards.

Dislodge material 3 4 12 A. Use heavy duty hand gloves. Sharp 2 3 6

Laceration Edges/corner the materials to be
unstable load provided with softeners.
B. Dislodge material will be manually
unloaded or will be unloaded using tele
handler no workers will stand nearby
during unloading of dislodged material.
C. Aisle/space shall be defined well for
forklift movements/crane positioning.
Use the solid/rigid planks for packing and
D. easy to lift the material Vertical
&horizontal. Wear heavy-duty gloves for
the task and keep hand and fingers away
from trap points.

Serious or fatal injury/ 5 5 25 A. Approved lifting plan shall be made 2 4 8

Property damage available and attached with permit prior
to lifting activity (if above 40 tons lifting
plan required).
B. TPC Certified Operator with valid
Qatari license shall operate TPC certified

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equipment (Crane/Forklift) 3 ton pickup

etc.
C. Lifting equipment and accessories are
to be inspected, certified by 3rd party.
Crane shall be positioned on firm/rigid
level and ground level stability to be
verified. Out rigger shall be fully
extended.
D. Riggers/ Banksman shall be certified,
Continue step no competent and trained by 3rd party.
38 E. Barrication and caution sign boards are
displayed.
F. Proper supervision and pre-plan on
each activity.
G. Other adjacent activities are to be
restricted during the erection Riggers
must be instructed well to decide the
slinging points depends to length and
weight of materials
H. Stop the lifting activity if wind speed is
20knots and more.
I. Load chart must display visible in the
crane.
G. Radius and angle of boom and slings
must be planned and monitored.
Operator cabin shall be clear visibility
from any obstruction.
K. SWL of slings and cranes must be
considered and planned well. All must be
with valid TPC.
L. Do not operate forklift in slope or soft
ground condition.
M. Ensure the forklift operations routes
are clear from obstruction. Flag man
should be in the eye contact of operator.

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Daily inspection checklist to be utilized.

Secure the object before unloading /
loading.
N. Banks man with High Visible jacket to
guide the forklift movement all times.
O. Pre-assessment of load and size prior
to actual lift. Use correct manual handling
Continue step no techniques Ensure adequate manpower
38 for the job.
Back ache
WRULD,s 3 4 12 A. Workers received training on manual 2 3 6
handling, supervisor to ensure proper
manual handling technique-s are
[Link] mechanical means
wherever practicable
B. Awkward body posture shall be
avoided such as stooping, twisting etc.
C. Watch the steps at uneven ground.
Walk/ work slowly, do not rush
D. Do not take short cut - use designated
walkways/routes.
E. Remove all unwanted/ loose materials
from the walkways to avoid trip/slip/fall
hazards.
Hand injuries
3 3 9 A. Splinters and sharp object shall be 2 2 4
either removed or protected with soft
material.
B. Use adequate PPE such as hand gloves.
Falling material or body
parts pinched / trapped 4 4 16 A. Workers involved in the structural 2 3 6
in between material work will not be allowed to lift and shift
material (beams) only they are allowed to
turn/ tilt the beams for grinding and stud
welding purpose.

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Serious or fatal injury

5 5 25 A. All personnel performing the job 2 4 8
shall have completed project mandatory
induction.
B. All task to be carried out by trained&
authorized Personnel only.
C. Secure/ apply internal permit &
support document prior start of job.
D. Pre task and TBT to be organized and
discuss the risk assessment work
procedures prior to start of job.
E. Performing party to ensure that the
work force has good understanding of
their roles & job to be done.
F. Wear all mandatory PPE and additional
PPE as per site/Job requirements.
39 Arc Welding Eye injury 4 5 20 A. Cover the hot work location with fire 2 4 8
blankets to avoid the surrounding
workers from arc flash.
B. Welding works will be carried out in
closed habitats.
C. Ensure the welder and his helper is
wearing appropriate eye /face
protection.

Major burn injury 4 5 20 A. Welder will wear all mandatory PPE& 2 4 8

additional PPE like, apron leather hand
gloves, welding hood, welder’s leather
foot protection.

Fire 4 5 20 A. Ensure all Flammable & combustible 2 4 8

materials are removed from work
location prior to start welding activity.

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B. Fire blankets to be provided in the hot

work area prior to welding.
C. Fire watcher and fire extinguisher to be
allocated at hot work location.
D. Ensure all welding rods/ bits are
collected and disposed properly.
Electrocution/ fire 5 5 25 2 4 8
A. Determine an inspection regime safe
system for electrical tools equipments
etc.
B. Frequent checks are to be made on
electrode holder, jobs earthing and all
electrical equipment that it is frequently
inspected by competent electrician and
operated by a competent person to make
sure that the equipment is safe to use.
Electrocution/ fire 5 5 25 2 4 8
A. Cable management to be properly
maintained.
B. Use good conditions with proper
insulation of cables.
C. Daily checks to be made on all welding
machine and cables prior to use by end
users if any defect found should be
removed immediately out of service.
D. Welding machines to be properly
grounded.
40 Grinding and Arc flash Fatality or serious 5 5 25 A. Ensure that all tools are inspected by 2 4 8 PTW system to be
cutting works injury competent person and colour coded by followed
using electrical competent electrician on a monthly
grinder bases.
B. All electrical tools to be inspected by
end user Prior to use.

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C. Defective power tools and hand tools

should be removed immediately from the
site and marked with RED TAPE.
D. Using of homemade tools is strictly
prohibited.
E. All grinding work location will be
covered with a fire blanket to avoid
sparks flying.
F. No grinding activity will be carried out
near flammable, combustible material
stored.
G. Hot work permit to be obtained prior
to start work.
H. Frequent check of grinding disc,
grinders, and RPM of disc and grinding
machine.
I. Use correct type of disc for cutting
purposes.
J. Ensure the validity of disc, only valid
disc shall be used.
K. The person operating the grinder shall
wear complete PPE (e.g. face shield,
safety glass) ear plug etc.
L. Reduce the limit of exposure by means
of work rotation.
M. Non- involved personnel shall keep
away from the working area, barricade
and signage shall be in place.

Burn from slag & Property Damage/ Fire 5 5 25 A. All electrical fittings and cable will be 4 8
2
welding splatter as per QCS standards, and only
Flammable & competent electricians will carry out the
Continue step no combustible material work under the supervision of electrical

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40 foreman. No cable will be joined using

insulation tape/ or cable looping. No
cable will be joined using insulation tape.
3 way or multi pin /sockets will not be
used.

Faulty connections Electrocution/ fire 5 5 25 A. Electrical engineer/ foreman shall 2 4 8

insure that all RCD &ELCB is properly
functional.
B. Monthly inspection of all portable
hand tools will be carried out by
competent electricians.
C. If any defect in hand tools end users
should inform foreman and return to
stores.
D. Store in charge to tag it and remove
the tool out of service.

41 Gas cutting Handling/ working Fatality or serious 5 5 25 A. Store gas cylinders outside in secured 2 4 8
with explosive gas injury position whenever possible, or in a well-
cylinder ventilated place. Ensure gas cylinders
should not be kept without trolley and it
should be secured with chain.
B. Check for leakage of gas cylinder by
using soapy water.
C. If transported in vehicle, the cylinders
should be secured vertically and secured
with the metal caps. Flashback arrestors
Remove all flammable & combusted
materials from the work location to avoid
fire.
Slag and molten Property Damage/Fire 5 5 25 A. Fire extinguisher with fire watcher to 2 4 8
Continue step no material falling be allocated at Hot work area.
41 B. Examine the cutting hoses for
damages.

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C. Never allow oil or grease to come into

contact with oxygen valves or cylinder
fittings.
D. All hoses connections shall be made
with crimps.
E. Close the cylinder valves when the
equipment is not in use.
F. Trained/ competent persons only
perform the task with a valid PTW.
G. Fire blanket and fire extinguisher to be
provide around the welding/ cutting area.
H. Hot work shall be carried out in closed
habitats.
42 Man lift operation Topple from trailer Serious injury/ Property 5 5 25 A. Ensure good communication between 2 4 8
while unloading Damage banksman and the operator (visual
contact, flags, whistles) and the
movements shall be guided and directed.
B. The equipment should be operated on
a firm/ level ground.
C. Ensure that only trained and third
party competent operators operate the
equipment.
D. The equipment should be certified by
third party and have a valid certificate.
E. Ensure that the equipment is in good
working conditions and daily check by the
operator prior to start operating.
F. Periodical maintenance and checks
Continue step no records to be maintained.
42
Fall from heights Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Ensure that only trained and third 2 4 8
party competent operators operate the
equipment.
B. Ensure that the operator and the

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worker working in the equipment have

fall arrest system in place like full body
harness and are 100% tie off.
C. Ensure that the hand rails toe boards,
entry chains are in place and secure prior
to raise the platform.
D. No loos unwanted material to be
stacked on the platform. Keep the
platform free from oil and grease.
E. Never sit or climb on the handrails of
the platform, never hook your lanyard to
the adjacent structure while working or
when the equipment is shifting from one
location to another.
F. Ensure that the equipment is fully
stopped before getting down of the
platform.
G. Access and egress shall be performed
at its lowest position.
H. Don’t jump when the platform is being
lowered.
I. Always maintain three point contacts
while entering or leaving the man lift.

Collusion with Serious injury/ Property 5 5 25 A. Ensure the work location is inspected 2 4 8
buildings or other Damage and pre planed has been done prior to
Continue step no structure/ vehicles commence of the work.
42 B. Operators shall never initiate travel
motion unless it can be established the
way is clear.
C. Only trained and third party
competent operators operate the
equipment.
D. Operators shall maintain a close and

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visual and verbal communication with the

banksman, only the banks is authorised
to signal the operator.
E. Do not operate in bad weathers like
(fog, heavy wind, rain)

Over turning while Serious injury/ Property 5 5 25 A. Ensure that the operator is physically 2 4 8
operating Damage fit to operate the man lift.
B. Never exceed the safe working load of
the man lift.
C. Ensure that the man lift is set of firm
and levelled ground any time when the
platform is raised.
D. Ensure that no modification is made
on the panels and controls which will
affect the load and stability of the
machine.
E. Daily maintenance check list be
implemented.
F. No horse play while operating and on
job.
G. Avoid sharp turns and sudden stop,
keep sufficient /safe distance for stop.
Continue step no Struck by /trapped by Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Barricade the work location, warning 2 4 8
42 moving EQUIPMENT signs to be placed no unauthorised
during operation persons allowed during the activity being
carried out.
B. Banks man to maintain a safe distance
during the activity being carried out.
Reroute all pedestrian access before
carrying out the work.
C. Make sure that all controls are
properly functional by conducting a test

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control before movement.

Trapped on the Serious injury 4 5 20 2 4 8

A. Make sure that all controls circuits are
platform
free from damage prior to use.
B. Make sure the level of diesel prior to
use the equipment.
C. Never use the boom to push the
platform along the ground.
D. Never use the equipment to push or
pull any object.
E. Banksman shall access the control of
equipment from below in case of
emergency while the equipment is raised
and stuck.
F. Banksman should know the operation
from down side.
43 Bolting and torque Dropped Objects, Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. All scaffoldings will be inspected by an 2 4 8
of steel structure/ Falling of personnel approved third party scaffolding
beams inspector.
Work at Height B. All workforces will work only on green
tag certified scaffolding.
C. Unwanted tools and materials must be
removed from the platform or scaffold.
The work platform should be fully
boarded.
D. All materials to be stored /secured in
an appropriate manner after completion
of work all materials to be removed from
work platform.
E. When working from a scaffold, always
use body harness system and 100 % tie
off when exceeding outside handrails of
scaffold. Use the chin strap for the
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of scaffold
F. Do not work at heights in high winds or
during storms.
G. Inspect personal fall protection
equipment before each use.
H. Safety netting/screens and mats to be
used wherever required.
I. Drop zone to be identified and
barricaded with signages.
J. Tool lanyards to be used where ever
practical
K. Always maintain 3 point contact while
using ladder. Do not carry material while
using ladder.
L. No loose unsecured materials to be
stored on the Scaffolding platform.
44 Loading / Personnel struck by Serious or fatal injury 5 5 25 A. Ensure trained banks man shall be 2 4 8
unloading Shifting moving vehicles/ assigned with all equipment with
installation of slab equipments reflective jacket, flag and whistle
by using trailer, Maintain safe distance from the moving
Tele handler, equipments/ vehicles all protruding
crane material from trailer should not project
more than 1.5 mtrs from the body of the
vehicle( with /length) warning signs,
warning taps/ flashing lights to place as
abnormal load. All existing overhead
lines/utilities, access should be clear and
pre assessed before shifting such loads.
B. Do not approach operating equipment
without acknowledgement and approval
of operator and banks man
C. Barricade the area with sign board to
prevent unauthorized entry.
Property damage
Load Falling Vehicle/ equipment 4 4 16 A. Secure the load with cargo lashing belt 2 3 6

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Over speeding topple, Collide with to prevent from falling, dislodging prior
another vehicles to shift.
B. Adhere with project speed limit and
respect all signboards.
Dislodge material
Sharp Edges Laceration
3 4 12 A. Use heavy duty hand gloves. Sharp 2 3 6
Improper Planking, unstable load
Edges/corner the materials to be
Poor quality of
provided with softeners.
planking materials
B. Dislodge material will be unloaded
using Crane/tele handler no workers will
stand nearby during unloading of
dislodged material.
C. Aisle/ space shall be defined well for
forklift movements/crane positioning.
D. Use the solid/rigid planks for packing
and easy to lift the material Vertical
&horizontal. Wear heavy-duty gloves for
Serious or fatal the task and keep hand and fingers away
injury/Property damage from trap points.
Failure of 5 5 25 2 4 8
A. Approved lifting plan shall be made
Continue step no Equipments
available and attached with permit prior
44 (Crane/Forklift)
to lifting activity (if above 40 tons lifting
adjacent objects
plan required).
struck during lifting,
B. TPC Certified Operator with valid
swinging/ Nip points
Qatari license shall operate TPC certified
of slinging
equipment (Crane/Forklift) etc.
C. Lifting equipment and accessories are
to be inspected, certified by 3rd party.
Crane shall be positioned on firm/rigid
level and ground level stability to be
verified. Out rigger shall be fully
extended
D. Riggers/ Banksman shall be certified,
competent and trained by 3rd party.
E. Barrication and caution sign boards are

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displayed.
F. Proper supervision and pre-plan on
each activity
G. Other adjacent activities are to be
restricted during the erection of pre cast
slab Riggers must be instructed well to
decide the slinging points depends to
length and weight of materials
H. Stop the lifting activity if wind speed is
20knots and more.
I. Load chart must display visible in the
crane.
J. Radius and angle of boom and slings
must be planned and monitored.
Operator cabin shall be clear visibility
from any obstruction.
K. SWL of slings and cranes must be
considered and planned well. All must be
Continue step no with valid TPC.
44
Serious or fatal injury
Incompetent lack of 5 5 25 A. All personnel performing the job 2 4 8
knowledge about the shall have completed project mandatory
task/poor induction.
communication B. All task to be carried out by
trained & authorized Personnel only.
C. Secure/ apply internal permit &
support document prior start of job.
D. Pre task and TBT to be organized and
discuss the risk assessment work
procedures prior to start of job.
E. Performing party to ensure that the
work force has good Understanding of
their roles & job to be done.
F. Wear all mandatory PPE and additional
PPE as per site/Job requirements

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45 Working at heights Dropped Objects, Serious or fatal 5 5 25 A. A proper scaffolding access will be 2 4 8
Falling of personnel injury/Property damage made for the pre cast erectors.
B. Life line will be provided right round
the steel structure (columns) where the
pre cast erection will be carried out.
C. Pre cast Slab erectors will wear their
full body harness and attach to the life
line.
D. Additional retraceable lanyards will be
used by the pre cast erectors after
placing few slabs to move horizontally.
E. The retraceable lanyards will be third
party certified and will be attached to the
slab.
F. All task to be carried out by
trained & authorized Personnel only.
Continue step no
45 G. Ensure good communication between
banksman and crane operator (visual
contact, flags, whistles) during erecting of
pre slabs.
H. Work area will be cordon off signage’s
placed prior to start the activity.
I. No unauthorised person will be
permitted during the erection of the
slabs/ under the erection area.
J. Stop the lifting activity if wind speed is
20knots and more, during sand storm,
rain.

Collapse of structure Serious or fatal 5 5 25 A. All slab erections works shall 2 4 8

injury/Property damage commence with approved drawings /
structure inspections complete and
approved from consultant.
B. After erection of the slabs sequence,

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the pre cast slabs will be supported with

prop jacks and tripod stands as per
drawing specifications.
C. Ensure no loading/ over loading of
material on pre cast slabs without prop
jacks and tripod stands supports.
D. All scaffoldings will be inspected by a
approved third party scaffolding
inspector.
E. All workforces will work only on green
tag certified scaffolding.
F. Unwanted tools and materials must be
removed from the platform or scaffold.
The work platform should be fully
boarded.
G. All materials to be stored /secured in
an appropriate manner after completion
of work all materials to be removed from
work platform.
H. When working from a scaffold, always
use body harness system and 100 % tie
off when exceeding outside handrails of
scaffold. Use the chin strap for the
helmet when exceeding outside handrails
of scaffold.
I. Do not work at heights in high winds or
during storms.
J. Inspect personal fall protection
equipment before each use.
Assessor’s Name Wael Hamada
Reviewed By
Position HSE Manager Project Manager
Position

Signature Signature

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