RA 020 Risk Assessment - Risk Assessment - Installation of Cables in Ducts & Trenches
RA 020 Risk Assessment - Risk Assessment - Installation of Cables in Ducts & Trenches
RA 020 Risk Assessment - Risk Assessment - Installation of Cables in Ducts & Trenches
Residual
Initial risk?
Who might risk?
be harmed?
Job
Risk Rating
Risk Rating
Hazards Employees What controls are required? Action by
Likelihood
Likelihood
Severity
Severity
Steps Contractors How?
Public
Others
Environment
Construct Activities Ignorance All Physical & Mental harm 5 5 25 HSE induction to be conducted to all 2 5 10 Site
ion Site of site rules Construction from construction activities personnel engaged prior to start of any Engineers
Personnel work; Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to be and
furnished including equipment entry permit Supervisors
request, person entry permit Start briefing
prior to work activities.
Use of Pre-use inspection Operatives Possible electrocution, faulty 4 4 16 To ensure that safe working conditions 2 4 8 Site
angle and cutting / grinding disks and the proper use of angle grinders and Engineers
grinder inspectors equipment prevails. and
Faulty equipment to be repaired or Supervisors
replaced
Wear appropriate Operatives Injuries to employees due to 4 4 16 Enforce the use of Personal Protective 2 4 8 Site
Personal Protective not wearing of PPE 4 4 16 Equipment 2 4 8 Engineers
Equipment (i.e. eye Disconnect mains plug when changing and
protection) accessories. Supervisors
Ensure switch is “OFF” before plugging
into power supply.
Ensure cable and plug is not damaged.
Use the guard – ensure it is correctly fitted
and undamaged.
Ensure you are using the correct disc for
the task.
Ensure that the disc, wire brush or sanding
accessories used are suitable for the
angle grinder speed.
Use both hands to hold grinder against
work piece.
Secure work piece with clamps / vice.
Allow a newly assembled wheel to idle for
30 seconds before starting any operation.
Wear eye protection and protective
clothing.
Do not stretch the cable.
Do not over-reach.
Keep your footing.
Do not leave the tool unattended while it is
still plugged in.
Only use trained Unskilled Untrained operators will 4 4 16 Ensure that only trained competent 2 4 8 Site
and competent operators cause injuries to themselves operators use grinders Engineers
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Document Reference
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operators and others or other employees and
Supervisors
Secure material Operatives Loos material will cause 4 4 16 Operator to ensure clamping of material 2 4 8 Site
firmly in vice or and others injuries to persons and or Engineers
clamp property damage and
Supervisors
Use the correct Operatives The use of the incorrect disc 4 4 16 Ensure the use of correct disc for the task 2 4 8 Site
disc, grinding for and others can cause the disc to shutter in hand Engineers
grinding and cutting or brake resulting in injuries and
for cutting to employees and or Supervisors
property damage.
Never force the Operatives Forcing the grinder will 4 4 16 Operator must never force the grinder 2 4 8 Site
grinder on to the and others cause the disc to shutter Engineers
material be grind or resulting in injuries to and
cut employees and or property Supervisors
damage
Remove all Operatives Failure will result in fires 4 4 16 Ensure no flammables in area of 2 4 8 Site
flammable material and others operations Engineers
in close vicinity of and
the grinding Supervisors
operations
On completion of Other Unattended, connected 4 4 16 Ensure disconnecting of the grinders 2 4 8 Site
the task disconnect workers grinders will be used by Engineers
the grinder from wrong persons and
power supply Supervisors
Installatio Installation Operatives Persons injured due to 4 4 16 All the tools should be tested before use at 2 2 4 Site
and others damaging of tools/ grinder site. All drivers /operators will adhere to Engineers
n of
or cutter during working. the site speed limit. Wear ear /eye and
Cables in Vehicle incident, Hearing protection & all vehicles /equipment will be Supervisors
damage, Spillage inspected prior to site entry. All heavy
Ducts & vehicles / equipment will have reverse light
Trenches / siren fitted /rotating light.
TrenchExcavation Task involved Personal injury from trip or 4 4 20 Care to be taken when climbing into or 2 2 4 Site
for Cables in Ducts operatives fall on uneven ground leaving machinery. Engineers
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Rev. No. Rev. Date
RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 00 MAY-2018
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RISK ASSESSMENT
& Trenches and other Oil Spillage. Always wear proper PPE. and
workers Injury from overturning One vehicle will be made available for the Supervisors
machinery on unstable or emergencies
uneven ground. Do not operate machinery on ground
Person too close to conditions not suitable for that particular
machine struck /crushed by equipment or task.
excavator. Supervisor to ensure all personnel &
Eye injury from dust. onlookers are clear of machine prior to
Hearing damage from starting excavation/ boring work.
prolonged noise of Only certified operators to operate
machinery. machinery.
Operators & others to wear hearing & eye
protection when machinery in use.
Installing ductwork Task involved Inhalation/absorption of 4 5 20 An adequate means of access must be 2 4 8 Site
operatives hazardous substances provided for operatives and their materials. Engineers
and other Manual handling, Where possible, mechanical means of and
workers Falls from heights lifting will be provided. The area directly Supervisors
below the work will be kept clear by use of
barriers and signs warning of overhead
working. Use of Mobile Elevating Working
Platforms or Scaffold Towers to use for
high level works.
Personal protective equipment will be
provided as required by the relevant
COSHH assessment(s).
Site management will ensure that access
equipment has been correctly erected by
competent persons. Access equipment will
only be adapted or altered by competent
persons.
Liaison with building occupants or other
workers will take place to ensure there is
no risk to third parties, and that they
cannot affect the safety of operatives.
The progress of the work will be monitored