GULF DATA HUB TIER-III

HAZARD & RISK Loading, Unloading and Shifting of Jersey Barrier

Probability
Consequences
REV: 00
DATE : 21-06-2021 ABC-GDH-RAMS

RiskResidual
Sl no Job step Hazards Risks

Risk
description Recommended Control Measures

1 Preliminary step  No valid permit to  Unidentified hazards  Permit shall be obtained prior to commence the task.
for the task work.  Lack of rescue plan Method of statement and Risk Assessment (RAMS)
 Obstruction  Slip,trip,fall 2 3 6 should be available on site prior to start the work 1
 Ensure the area is clear from any type of obstructions.

2 Inspection of  Slip , trip and fall  Slip, Trip and Fall  Wear Mandatory PPE and hand protection.
crane and lifting  Falling objects  Fall of object  Obtain inspection sticker from the third party.
accessories.  No inspection  Stuck between  Lifting equipment and operator must have third party
(i.e. Nylon web sticker. hit/Caught between 2 3 6 certificate.
sling, wire rope  No third party  Injury on head  Ensure that all lifting accessories are inspected and
sling) certificate(TPC) color coded by competent person before use.

3 Positioning of  Obstruction  Struck between  Remove unwanted materials from the location and keep
mobile crane  Uneven ground  Head injury the area safe.
 No inspection  Caught between  Level the ground and compact if needed.
 No third party  Obstruction  Position the crane on even and well compacted ground,
certificate  Uneven ground fully extended outriggers and place on outrigger pads or
 Improper positioning 2 3 6 wheel off from the ground.
 Equipment collapsed  Keep sufficient and suitable distance from the power
 Electrocution line throughout the lifting operation.
 Property damage
 Outrigger not fully
extended
4 Rigging and  Unsuitable rigging  Hit by/caught in  Only trained and certified riggers are authorized to rig
hoisting of process between the load.
load  Unskilled  Unskilled  Operator must have Saudi driving license and third
operator/rigger operator/rigger party certificate.
 Falling of material  Damage to property  Operator shall be alert and keep safe lifting radius
 High wind speed  Person injury throughout the operation.
 Crush  Lifting activities must be suspended it the wind speed
exceed the limit value (30 kmh).

5 Loading,  Lifting operation  Load may fall off 2 4 8  No work should be performed under rain or high
unloading and may improper  Injury to people who ambient humidity (more than 80%).
relocating of  Slip, Trip and fall are involved to lifting  Proper approvals from KAUST concerned authority
jersey barriers  Damaged/ operation required.
using 50T and defective slings  Improper hoisting of  KAUST work permit is required.
25T mobile  High wind speed material  The operator and rigger must have valid third party
crane  No tagline  Personnel falling certificate.
 Untrained rigger from ladder while  Lifting plan shall be submitted to KHSE for review
Lifting and and operator hooking during securing the permit.
positioning of  Crushing of person  All area must be barricaded and only authorized
 Mechanical failure
jersey barriers between persons are allowed to enter. The surrounded area
of equipment
 Pedestrian road  Hand injury must be cleared.
crossing  Property damage  Lifting operation must be suspended during severe
 Crane may cap weather conditions.
size during lifting  Site male nurse or First Aider with ambulance need to
operation be ready all the time until the completion of activity.
 Blocked path way  Outriggers to be fully extended.
 Blind Spot  Crane to be positioned at stable, compacted and
 Unauthorized leveled ground.
persons  An inspected ladder shall be kept to gain access while
 Road Closing attaching and detaching slings.
 Ladder shall be secured or a person shall hold the
ladder to prevent from falling.
 No traditional dress allowed while working inside
KAUST.
 Lifting equipment and accessories to be inspected by
rigger and operator prior to use.
 Ensure tag lined are in good condition and properly
attached to load.
 Nobody shall be permitted under or within 2 meters
 from a suspended load.
 Before lifting must have to check all hooks are attached
properly.
 Damaged slings move from site immediately.
 Do not lift more than the capacity of slings.
 Make sure load not damage slings use softener for
sharp edges as needed.
 Ensure the crane and lifting equipment are sufficient
capacity to handle the load safety.
 Nobody is allowed to instruct the operator directly
except the certified rigger.
 Fence handling and removal shall be performed under
the supervision of a qualified person.
 Jersey barrier need to be placed on level ground with
disciplined line.
 Barricade, warning signage and Flagman shall be
provided to safeguard traffic and pedestrians.
 Heavy equipment checklist shall be performed on daily
basis.

6 COVID-19 Most common 2 4 8  Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an 1
symptoms: alcohol-based hand rub.
 fever  Avoid stay in gathering or grouping.
 dry cough  Avoid visit high critical area.
 tiredness  Avoid shaking hands with others.
 Maintain a safe distance from anyone.
Less common  Always wear a mask.
symptoms:  Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
 aches and pains  Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a
 sore throat tissue when you cough or sneeze.
 diarrhea  Stay home if you feel unwell.
 conjunctivitis  If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek
 headache medical attention.
 loss of taste or smell
 a rash on skin, or
discoloration of
fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:
  difficulty breathing or
shortness of breath
 chest pain or
pressure
 loss of speech or
movement
7 Temperature  Heat Stress  Reschedule the work to cooler periods in the day
 Heat Cramps time (Before 12:00 PM and after 03:00 PM)
 Heat Stroke  Working directly under the sun light between 12:00
imminent to 03:00 pm prohibited as per Saudi Labor Law.
 Heat Exhaustion  Provision of resting shelter near to the work
 De-hydration location.
 Stay alert for the physical condition of the workers
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like fever, fainting, sneezing, excessive sweating,
head ache, fast heart beating and report to the site
male nurse or site safety team.
 Provision of drinking water and remind them to drink
plenty of water.
 Arrange frequent rest of 20-25 minutes for the
workers
8 Workload  Stress related illness  Regular meetings with employees. Team meetings
Work hours  Absence from work and one to one
awkward postures  Poor performance  Management to discuss and anticipate workload.
 Sprain and strain  Ensure that skills and abilities are correctly matched
to job (person spec and job description).
 Managers monitor sickness absence data and staff
turnover rates.
 Work environment concerns, e.g. temperature,
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ventilation, noise, are taken seriously and
investigated.
 Employees have an opportunity to take a genuine
break at lunchtime.
 Employees have an opportunity to take short breaks
or short "time-out" sessions during the working day.
 Working hour as company policy in line with KAUST
standard and Saudi law/ILO.
9 Victimization  High staff turn over 2 3 6  Relevant legislation on workplace harassment and 1
Harassment  Regular/prolonged bullying implementation.
Bullying sickness absence.  Consequences for violation and a clear statement
  Employee looking that workplace harassment and bullying will not be
tensed/troubled. tolerated.
 Change in standard  Responsibility for handling a report of harassment
work environment. or bullying.
 Reduced  Role of employees in identifying and reporting
productivity. incidents of harassment or bullying, emphasizing
 Absenteeism that confidentiality is guaranteed.
 Less concern with  Procedure to resolve complaints implemented.
quality  Ways of informal resolution before a complaint is
 Low Moral officially filed.
 Lack of  Assurance that allegations of harassment and
initiative/creativity bullying will be dealt with seriously, quickly, and
confidentially.
 Focus on new employees and those that represent
a minority in the workplace due to age, gender,
religion, or race.
 Implementation for the Risk assessment findings
training to the work force.
10 Housekeeping  Scattered  Slip/trip/fall  Follow safe housekeeping method.
and Materials  Chemical  Mandatory PPE.
Closure Of  Lack of exposure  All materials related to installation need to remove
Permit to work. access &  Sharp edges or arranged before leaving the site.
egress  Clear the access and egress
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 Uncovered
holes
 Lack of edge
protection