HS.SAF.34.

F02

TASK RISK ASSESSMENT

Task: INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF MOTORIZED FIRE & SMOKE DAMPER. SOP No: Department:
Area: WATER TREATMENT BUILDING
Sr # Activity Personnel Hazard Risk Countermeasures Responsible Residual
Involved Risk
P S T P S T
1 PREPARATION. Emal Interference 3 3 9 Supervisor to ensure approved Emal 2 2 4
Arranging the operators/ with operational PTW from Emal operation is operation /
tools and electrician activity available prior to enter any contractor
materials s Hazard due Emal facilities. supervisor
Barrication to operational Only competent and
Conduct toolbox activitY authorized personnel to be
talk deployed, supervisor to
Inform EMAL control.
shift in charge Supervisor to give tool box talk
before starting prior to start the task and
the work. must be documented. This
shall cover the method
statement and risk
assessment.
Proper coordination with Emal
shift supervisor prior to
commencement of the activity.
Activity shall be carried out
the personnel supervision of
receiving activity.
Ensure all workers received
the Big 5 training from EMAL.
Work check list has to be
completed.
Area to be cordon off and
proper sign boards to be

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placed.
Follow the Golden Rules "TEST
BEFORE YOU TOUCH"
In case of emergency,
immediately contact EMAL
Emergency Response Team,
EMERGENCY NO:02-509
2111
2 ERECTION / 3 3 9 Scaffolding to erected by contractor 2 2 4
DISMANTLING OF competent and authorized supervisor
SCAFFOLDING. (where scaffolders, toolbox talk to be
ever required) Incompetent given to all scaffolders,
remind them regarding safe
Scaffolder scaffolders.
erection of scaffolding.
s, helpers Using of damaged Scafftag to be displayed and
hand tools up dated every 7 days.
Supervisor to ensure all hand
tools of scaffolders are in
good condition.
4 3 12 All workers involve in working contractor 3 2 6
Supv.
Scaffolders may at height must wear their full supervisor
Scaffolder
s helpers Slip / Trip & Fall body harness and 100% tie
at same level or off.
from height Barricade the working area by
Fall of materials using safety cones warning
& tools tape / signboard.
Manual handling No materials or hand
tools to be stocked on the top
of scaffolding.
Appropriate signboard to be
displayed which read KEEP
AWAY SCAFFOLDING
ERECTION IN PROGRESS".

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Supervisor to give toolbox

talk regarding proper manual
handling.
3 ISOLATION Emal rep., Electrocution 4 3 12 Isolation by EMAL Emal 3 2 6
Engr., Representative (HVAC Panel) operation
Supv. Elec,
and
helpers
4 INSTALLATION OF Supervisor Trips/Slips 3 2 6 Observe good contractor 2 1 2
MOTORIZED FIRE & & housekeeping around the supervisor
SMOKE DAMPER electrician working area.
s Walkway and gangway to be
kept free of obstruction.
Electrician Using damaged / 3 3 9 Supervisor/operatives must contractor 2 2 4
s & uninspected drill inspect the drill machine and supervisor
Helpers machine. make sure it is in good
Electrocution condition with valid colour
coding.
Ensure where ever to do
drilling that area is clear from
service.
CAT SCAN to be done before
prior to start the drilling works,
ensure CAT SCANNER is
calibrated
Dont use excessive force to
drill machine during drilling.
Supervisor to ensure all power
sources connected with ELCB
and only 110V industrial
socket to be used at site.

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Appropriate fire extinguisher

to be provided if necessary
Electrician 3 2 6 contractor 2 1 2
s & Unauthorized Only competent and supervisor
Helpers using of hand authorized worker for using of
power tools power tools
Electrician 3 2 6 contractor 2 1 2
s & Provide appropriate safety supervisor
Dust while drilling
Helpers glass &dust mask while drilling
Electrician Using damaged 3 2 6 All hand tools must be in contractor 2 1 2
s& hand tools good condition with valid supervisor
Helpers colour code, no homemade
hand tools to be used at site,
supervisor to check.
Electrician Manual handling Examine the load to make sure contractor 2 1 2
s& hazards (Back it is not too heavy or awkward supervisor
Helpers injury to Always get close to the object
personnel, Hand to carry.
3 2 6
and foot injury) Ensure to see over the load
when carrying it.
Use proper Hand gloves and
foot protection
Electrician Fall from height 3 3 9 Use only wooden or GRP contractor 2 2 4
s & or from ladder. ladder. supervisor
Helpers Dont leave cut cable
inside the porta cabin
Inspect ladder before
use; assign one man to hold
the ladder on the ground while
in used.
Always climb up and
down facing the ladder.

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Don't carry tools or

materials in your hand while
climbing up and down ladder.
All workers involve in working
at height must wear their full
body harness and 100% tie
off.
Electrician Cordon the work area to avoid contractor 2 2 4
s & unauthorized entry. supervisor
Helpers Provide applicable safety
warning signboards
Do not keep unwanted
3 3 9
Fall of materials materials on top of the ladder.
Materials to be removed
should be in safe manner
one by one--, ensure no
materials to be dropped.
Supervisor Poor illumination. 3 2 6 Supervisor to ensure contractor 2 1 2
& good illumination at working supervisor
electrician area prior to start the job.
s
Electrician Incompetent 3 2 6 Competent workers to be contractor 2 1 2
s& workers. deployed, supervisor to check supervisor
Helpers the competency of the
workers.
All workers Working without 3 2 6 All personnel involve in the contractor 2 1 2
involved in proper PPEs activities must wear proper supervisor
the activity PPEs (hard hat, clear safety
glass, appropriate hand
gloves, dust mask, coverall
and reflective vest).
5 CABLE INSTALLATION Cable Sharp edges from 3 2 6 Extra care to be taken while contractor 2 1 2
pulling supervisor

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group pulling the cable on cable

conduits conduits, use hard hand
gloves.
Cable Slips, trips and Maintain housekeeping contractor 2 1 2
pulling fall at the same 3 2 6 around the working area. supervisor
group level.
Cable Use only wooden or GRP contractor 2 2 4
pulling ladder. supervisor
group Dont leave cut cable
inside the building & top of
panels.
Inspect ladder before
use; assign one man to hold
the ladder on the ground while
Fall from height 3 3 9
in used.
or from ladder. Always climb up and
down facing the ladder.
Don't carry tools or
materials in your hand while
climbing up and down ladder.
All workers involve in working
at height must wear their full
body harness and 100% tie
off.
Cable 3 3 9 Cordon the work area to avoid contractor 2 2 4
pulling Fall of materials unauthorized entry. supervisor
group Provide applicable safety
warning signboards
Do not keep unwanted
materials on top of the ladder.
Materials to be removed
should be in safe manner
one by one--, ensure no

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materials to be dropped.
Cable Communication Good communication contractor 2 1 2
pulling barriers among 3 2 6 measures / devices shall be supervisor
group workers. used.
Cable Supervisor to give toolbox talk contractor 2 1 2
Manual handling
pulling 3 2 6 regarding proper manual supervisor
group hazards.
handling.
6 Elec., & Use of damaged 4 3 12 Obtain LOTOV permit. 3 2 6
MARKING AND DRILL helpers Hand tools. Strictly follow EMAL LOTOV contractor
THE GLAND PLATE. Using of drill procedure supervisor
Remove the gland machine. Supervisor to ensure approved
plate from DB Dust from drill PTW is available on site prior
Mark the glanding machine. to commencement the task.
location Electrocution. Toolbox talks to be held at site
Drill the marked area Sprains & strains and documented.
according to the to hands and Inspect hand tools before use.
gland size. arms Inspect drill machine before
use and ensure dead man
switch.
Ensure proper grounding.
Ensure area to be drill is clear
from any services.
Only competent and
authorized worker for the
using of power tools.
Provide dust mask 3M 8210 or
3M respiratory mask. .(where
ever required)
Only 110 V to be used at site.
Use of cutting fluid when
drilling to avoid burns, damage
to equipments.

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Close unused holes in gland

plate by grommets or PVC
plug.
7 CABLE GLANDING, Use of sharp 4 3 12 Obtain LOTOV as Emal 3 2 6
Engr.,
TERMINATION hand tools. required. operation /
Supv.,
Competency of Strictly follow EMAL LOTOV contractor
Elec., &
electrician/cable procedure supervisor
helpers
jointer. When doing the termination in
Using damaged existing system ensure that
hand tools/ power is isolated and no
Torque wrench current in the working place.
Use of Heat gun To check with multimeter that
(hot blower), there is no voltage in the
electrocution/ circuit prior to touch.NO
burns. TEST NO TOUCH
Using damaged Multimeter to be tested in an
hydraulic approved manner to prove
crimping tool meter is working.
All hand tools must be in good
condition with valid colour
code, no homemade hand
tools to be used at site,
supervisor to check.
Torque wrench must be in
good condition with calibrated
sticker on it. Supervisor to
check.
Supervisor to ensure the
competency of
electrician/cable jointer.
Inspect heat gun before use;
ensure that heat gun is in
good condition with valid

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colour coded.
Only 110 V to be used at site
Provide firewatcher and fire
extinguisher as required.
Ensure that hydraulic
crimping tool to be used is
calibrated and functional
Ensure that crimping tool
must be compatible or same
size with the lugs or
connectors.
Provide necessary fire
extinguisher.
8 Testing All hand tools must be in good Emal 2 1 2
Using damaged
Testing condition, no homemade hand operation /
hand tools 3 2 6
group tools to be used at site, contractor
supervisor to check. supervisor
Testing Unauthorized Access towards to the testing Emal 2 2 4
group person. 3 3 9 area to be barricaded and operation /
Electrocution watchman to be posted. contractor
Testing area to be barricaded supervisor
and proper sign boards to be
placed which read "TESTING
IN PROGRESS KEEP AWAY".
Avoid cable joint.
Ensure that all power power
sources to be connected with
ELCB.
All testing equipments must be
in good condition and with
valid test calibration.
Clear everybody from the area

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where testing is in progress.

Testing Using damaged All testing equipments must be Emal 2 1 2
group testing in good condition and with operation /
equipment. 3 2 6 valid calibration test contractor
certificates. supervisor
Testing Emal 2 1 2
group Bad operation /
housekeeping, Maintain good housekeeping
contractor
Personnel may around the working area.
3 2 6 supervisor
slip, trip and fall Walkway and gangway to be
at the same kept free of obstruction
ground.

Consequence
insignificant catastrophic
Probability -1 minor-2 moderate-3 major-4 -5 TRA Conducted By (Name & Emp#): TRA Approved By (Name, Emp# &
Signature):
rare-1 1 2 3 4 5 1.
possible-2 2 4 6 8 10 2.
likely-3 3 6 9 12 15 3.
often-4 4 8 12 16 20 4.
frequent-5 5 10 15 20 25

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