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METHOD STATEMENT TITLE:

EXCAVATION FOR DEWA MAIN PIPE LINE CONNECTIONS LEAK RECTIFICATION AT MEYDAN
DCP

LOCATION

MEYDAN DCP

CLIENT

M/s EMIRATES CENTRAL COOLING SYSTEMS CORPORATION

EMPOWER

MAIN CONTRACTOR

M/s ISLAND TOWER ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS L.L.C

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS

4. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

6. HSE REQUIREMENTS

7. SAFETY INSTRUCTION

8. METHODOLOGY

9. QUALITY

10. EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

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Chapter Topics Page

9 Excavation 10

14 Hand and Power Operated Tools 10

15 Welding and cutting 10

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1. Purpose:
The purpose of this document is to outline the sequences and methods of works intended to be used for
Excavation for DEWA main pipe line connection leak rectification works.

2. Scope:
Scope of this work covers the activities related to excavation for district cooling chilled water network
leakage rectification work.

3. Definitions / Abbreviations:

➢ CLIENT : EMPOWER
➢ PROJECT : EXCAVATION FOR DEWA MAIN PIPE LINE CONNECTIONS
LEAK RECTIFICATION AT MEYDAN DCP
➢ LOCATION : MEYDAN DCP
➢ CONTRACTOR: ISLAND TOWER ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS LLC

4. Tools and Equipment’s

• Hand tools for Manual excavation
• Welding Machine
• Core Cutting Machine
• Angle Grinder

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5. Responsibilities:
5.1 Project Manager
Has the responsibility to ensuring that all the activity is done without endangering
health and safety in accordance with the local legislation, client’s requirements and
stipulations laid down in the HSE management system document.
Ensure that under groundwork related accidents are reported, investigated and that corrective and
preventive measures are taken, the accident investigation team has to stop any work or operation
under his authority on health, safety or environmental grounds until effective measures have been
taken.

5.2 HSE Engineer

Shall coordinate with the section managers to ensure that suitable arrangements, including traffic
signs, barriers, and warning lights are in place with proper tools to perform the excavation and
backfilling works in safe work manner.
We shall assign HSE officers for performing internal inspections, advising to employees on subjects
and concerning health and safety.

5.3 Site Engineer / Supervisor

To ensure that all personnel are adequately trained for the relevant task, that they are using the
correct equipment and personal protective equipment; that all relevant hazards have been identified;
and that the respective permits to work formalities have been correctly addressed, where required.
Responsible for providing the required PPE to his crew for the job as mentioned herein this
procedure.

5.4 QA/QC Engineer

QA/QC Engineer shall be responsible for the implementation and control of the quality procedures
as per the approved ITP, approved project specification and drawings.

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He shall ensure that all required inspections & tests are performed and are in compliance with
approved specifications.

Shall ensure all drawings and material submittals are presented to the COMPANY authorities with

adequate supporting documents. He shall control non-conforming products, workmanship and

implementing the required timely corrective actions.

5.5 HSE Supervisor / HSE Officer

He shall be responsible for ensuring that all involved personals are attended COMPANY HSE
induction and following HSE regulations, safe work practices, safe working environment and HIRA
control measures.

He shall be responsible to conduct work site inspection to ensure that the activities are performing as
per COMPANY procedures, standards, and regulations. He shall maintain all relevant valid
documents related to the activity and involved equipment’s.

He shall lead HSE communication with workforce to encourage reporting of incidents including
near-miss incident, hazard identification, risk management and emergency preparedness. He shall
investigate and report all reportable accidents/incidents to COMPANY authority and contractor
management with recommendation to improve control measures for prevention of the recurrence. He
shall be the authority to stop the site activities due to an existence of unsafe condition. He shall
ensure that all personnel are attended HSE induction prior to the site assignment and strictly

following HSE regulations.

6. HSE Requirements:

6.1 Permit to Work (PTW)

ISLAND TOWER permit to work (PTW) system shall be implemented to control the activities in

safe manner for the protection of all personnel, assets and environment.
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Describe the nature of work, involved tools and equipment, work location details, start date and time
in the work permit.

Job performers shall be fully aware of activities, regulations and the Permits shall always be kept
available nearby the work area.

6.2 Personal Protective Equipment’s

The contractor shall provide personal protective equipment’s as required for different operations. All
PPEs to be used by construction personnel shall be in good quality and condition.

6.3 Toolbox Talk (TBT)

Prior to start the task Engineer along with the foreman and safety officer shall conduct toolbox. They
must present in detail the task, potential risk, safe activity implementation and the preventive control
measures, PPE requirements, safe work procedures, HSE regulations and conditions to prevent
incident. All concerned workers shall attend toolbox talk and the related records shall be maintained.

6.4 Safe Work Practices

Best operating practices shall be used to assure the safety and integrity:

6.4.1 All activities shall be planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner under the control of
a competent person, who know the responsibilities.

6.4.2 Equipment operation and Transportation shall be carried out in safe manner controlled by
competent banks man/flag man as per UAE Traffic regulations and company regulations.

6.4.3 All road movement equipment’s within site parameter shall be controlled by

competent banks man/flag man as per company regulations.

regulations.

6.4.4 Ensure always road is cleaned and maintained in good condition.

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6.4.5 It is essential that all personnel can communicate in same language.

6.4.6 Working area shall be maintained good housekeeping and proper access.

6.4.7 All equipment shall be suitable for the specified works and approved.

7. Safety Instruction:
During the Installation all measures shall be adopted to ensure safe working.

✓ Client site management system shall be implemented.

✓ All personnel involved shall use necessary PPE.

✓ All equipment will be inspected by HSE prior to use.

✓ Access and good housekeeping will be maintained.

✓ Fire extinguishers will be available at all time where applicable.

✓ All activities at height will be provided with suitable working platform.

✓ Waste management should be strictly followed to keep the job site neat and clean.

✓ The following personal protection wears shall be used tagged before used helmet, safety
shoes and hand gloves.

✓ Provide enough ventilation and exhaust by providing exhaust fans.

✓ Provide breathing apparatus while working inside the pipe (confined space).

✓ Provide tripods with safety pulley and life ropes.

✓ Confined space entry permit shall be secured prior to start the work.

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8. Methodology: -
8.1. Site Preparation:
8.1.1 Work notification for all activities shall be submitted for an approval along with all the required
documents and safety measures prior to start the works.
8.1.2 Ensure timely submission of Inspection Notification, other discipline and HSE clearance is
obtained prior to start the work.
8 .1.3 Manual trial trench excavation shall be performed to identify any existing services.
8.2. General Aspect:
• Before beginning work, the contractor shall ascertain the nature and location of all existing
above and underground services and facilities on site and in adjacent areas by inspecting
available plans or, if necessary, by hand excavation. The company will make available, for
review, any existing layout drawings which cover the area of work.
• Contractor shall take every precaution including providing temporary supports and safety
barriers to protect the existing services and facilities from damage or interference during
construction.
• Prior to the commencement of all activities, necessary work permit shall be obtained. Toolbox
talk, excavation permit along be submitted in advance.
• No material or equipment shall be stored with in a distance of 1 meter from the edge of the
excavation.
• Unsuitable / surplus materials are carted away to an approved dumping area.
• Reinstated the surface, ensuring proper access shall be maintained in the
• Remove all the excess materials and clean the surrounding area for final inspection and approval.
• Materials and equipment’s will be mobilized on site as required.
• All the works shall be done according to the site condition and acceptable standards.
• Adequate trench sheets and support beams shall be provided to protect the existing soil collapse
during excavation.
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8.3. Excavation of Trench for Underground Chilled Water Damage Pipeline Leakage Rectification:
• Mark the area to be excavated properly (2m length, 2m width, and 2.2m depth)
• Manual excavation (Open cut method) work shall be performed to a depth of 2.2m to expose the
damage pipe.
• Ensure the proper shoring by trench sheets with enough supports not to collapse the soil during
excavation.
• Trench sheets shall be installed in between the I beam, and sheet will be pushed down up to 1.00
mtr gradually. Further the excavation will proceed and then sheet will be pushed gradually till we
reached to the formation level below the pipes.
• Intermediate I beam will be supported at every 2.00 mtr with bracings.
• Mark the area where RCC to be cut in presence of client representative.
• Cut the RCC by using core cutting machine.
• Remove all the concrete debris from site upon the cutting process.
• Backfilling of trench till the top of repaired pipes and the remaining backfilling works till the top
level of ground.
• Upon the completion, all debris and surplus materials shall be disposed off project limits in manner
meeting all local authorities’ requirements.
• Remove all the excess materials and clean the surface of the road for further inspection and approval.

9. Quality Assurance
ISLAND TOWER ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS LLC for its quality systems has been
following all the mandatory procedures to ensure the same. All necessary inspection and testing
records for the works are maintained and can review at any point during the works. All inspections
shall be recorded on checklist and shall be signed off to records their compliance to the
requirements.

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10. Emergency Contact Details

SL Contact person Designation Contact Numbers

1. Unnikrishnan Project Manager 0559449281
2. Gopu Project Engineer 0526599396

3. Sankar KS Site Engineer 0543058361

4. Shanu M Joseph HSE Engineer 0543058363
5. Madhu S Site Supervisor 0526606637

Authority contact number in case of an emergency.

• 999 for Police.

• 998 for Ambulance.
• 997 for Fire Department (Civil Defence)

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Risk Assessment IT/EMP/1052/N111/RA Date 31-10-2021

Assessment Name Designation Signature
Number
EXCAVATION FOR DEWA MAIN PIPELINE
Shanu M Joseph HSE Engineer
Project: CONNECTIONS LEAK RECTIFICATION AT Prepared By:
MEYDAN DCP

EXCAVATION FOR DEWA MAIN

GOPU
Activity PIPELINE CONNECTIONS LEAK Reviewed by:
Project Engineer
RECTIFICATION AT MEYDAN DCP
Reason for Unnikirshna Pillai Project Manager
Risk Mitigation and Monitoring Approved by:
assessment

PERSONS AT RISK
Own Employees Sub-contractors  Other Workers  Visitors  Public 

Young Persons  Pregnant Women  Lone Workers  Disabled  Other 

Your estimate of the total number of people affected . .

HAZARDS

Falls from Height  Falling Objects  Lifting Operation  Dust  Demolition 

Mobile Plant  Mobile Vehicles  Excavations  Confined Space  Buried Services 
Overhead Service  Manual Handling  Vibration  Noise  Fire or Explosion 
Fumes or Gas  Near or In Water  Collapse  Adverse Weather  Chemical 
Health  Physical  (details)
Other Hazard  (details) . Bruises, Abrasions, Punctures, electrocution, etc.

* See the Risk Assessment Matrix Chart - L- Likelihood, S- Severity, R- Risk Rating

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ACTIVITY HAZARD RISK Initial Risk Existing Controls ADDITIONAL CONTROL Residual Action By
Rating* MEASURES Risk
Rating*
L S (R) L S (R)
1. Site Entry of Injury due to 3 4 12 1. Ensure workers must be 7. Supervision staffs to check 1 4 4 1,2-Project
Preparatio untrained and inadequate HSE inducted prior to enter and ensure all operatives
Manager
n un-inducted site to the site. are inducted and having
operatives to 2. Strictly no workers are evidence of IT-induction
knowledge. 3,4-Site
site allowed to enter the site stickers on their hard hat
without undergoing safety 8. Daily task briefing to be Engineer
induction. provided to all site
3. Ensure appropriate sign operatives. 5-Foreman
boards and barricading the 9. Toolbox talk to be provided
construction/ hazardous for all the operatives. 6,7-Safety
area.
4. All operatives to wear Officer
mandatory PPE’s-Safety
helmet, High-visibility
reflective vest, overall, safety
goggles, safety shoe
(Supervisory level staffs are
exempted from wearing
coverall/overall).
5. All employees to be briefed
on the hazards involved in
the activity through method
statement briefing.
6. Labor administrator to guide
all the operatives to HSE
department prior to deploy
them at site.

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Entry of Injury due to 4 4 16 1. Ensure site must be covered 10. Suppliers to be guided 1 4 4 1,2,4,6,7,8,10
unauthorized lack of / barricaded before the start to site by security and
-Project
personal/public/ knowledge on of work and no unauthorized storekeeper to remain with
visitors/supplier entry to the work area- supplier until they leave the Manager
construction
s to the site. Public movement nearby the site.
hazards and site shall be controlled by 11. Routine site inspection by 5-Project
noncomplianc physical barrier. supervision and safety Manager
e with PPE 2. Ensure appropriate sign personnel.
requirements. boards and barricading the 12. Private vehicles are not
construction/ hazardous allowed to construction site
9-Store
area. keeper and
3. All site workers and security in
supervision staffs to be
informed (Through Induction, charge
toolbox talk and safety
meetings) that any 10-Site
unauthorized entry to be Engineer
stopped and address
immediately to his/her line 2,3,8-Safety
manager.
4. Safe pedestrian walkways to Officer
be provided where public
pedestrian crossing is 11-Security
provided inside the site.
5. Adequate security personal
/guard/flagman to prevent
unauthorized entry.
6. All visitors to attend
mandatory IT visitors HSE
induction.
7. All visitors to be provided
with adequate PPE.
8. Visitors to be guided always
with site staff who attended
the HSE Induction training
and familiarized with site
condition.

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Unsafe access Personal 3 4 12 1. Ensure safe means of 6. Access to be controlled 1 4 4 5,6-Project

and egress- injury due to access and egress are by security/flagman.
Manager
Trip, slips and usage of maintained to all work 7. Pedestrian crossing to be
falls areas. controlled with flagman.
unsafe 1,7-Site
2. Adequate warning and
access routes directional signs to be Engineer
provided.
3. Maintain good level of 3,4-Foreman
housekeeping all the time.
4. All construction materials to 2-Safety
be stacked away from the
access routes. Officer
5. Provide pedestrian access
wherever possible.

Dust and Skin Irritation 3 3 9 1. All employees to be provided 3. Suspend the work if dust 1 3 3 1-Foreman
sandstorm Lung Damage with respiratory protection in concentration is high in the
Respiratory addition to the mandatory site atmosphere. 2-Site
illness PPE.
2. Dust suppression to be Engineer
conducted through water
sprinkling. 3-Project
Manager

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1. Follow and Comply with 8. Conduct tool box and 1 4 4 1,2,3,6,7,13,

Damage to the
DM COCSP –chapter 9 daily activity briefing 14,15,16-
existing utilities “Excavation”. prior to start the work.
Serious Constructio
due to poor 2. Excavation permit to be 9. Excavation depth
personal n Manager
excavation injuries and obtained and PTW greater than 1.25
2.Excavation
management property mentioned control meter must be
(Manual) 12,17-
and presence of damage. measures to be slopped, benched or
implemented. proper shoring to Foreman
underground
Material and 3. Obtain Permits from prevent collapse.
utilities. concerned authority 4,5,8,9,10,18-
people fall
Confirm existing utilities Site
Collapse of the into
excavation and protect them-Copy Engineer
side of the of NOC and permit must
lead to
excavation. property be available at site. 11,16-Safety
damage and 4. Area to be scanned with Officer
Lack of severe Cable avoidance tool to
knowledge injuries, identify all utilities.
about PTW. fatality. 3 4 1 2 5. As built drawing to be
checked and identify the
utilities prior to start the
work.
Material Falls Collapse of 6. DEWA NOC required to
into trenches or make any excavation in
soil lead to
the site and all NOC
excavations. severe requirements to be
injuries and complied.
Working area fatality. 7. Do not use pickaxe for
without warning the excavation as it may
sign boards and damage the existing
warning light. utilities.

Lack of
supervision.

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1. Adequate wall protection 11. Daily excavation 1,2,8,9,10,11,

to be provided-Benching, inspection to be 12-
slopping or shoring. conducted. Constructio
2. Shoring works to comply 12. Daily activity briefing to
n Manager
with shoring MSRA. be conducted.
Serious 3. Excavation inspection to
Excavation wall 3,4,5,6,7-Site
personal be conducted on daily
collapse due to basis. Engineer
incorrect injuries 4 5 2 0
4. Equipment movement is
excavation wall including not allowed nearby the
protection. fatality excavation walls to
prevent any vibration.
5. Ensure barricading to
prevent accident fall-More
than 1.2 meter excavation
to barricaded with hard
barrier and barrier to be

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fixed at least 1.5 meter

away from the excavation
also consider the depth of
the excavation.
6. Excavated materials,
objects stationary
equipment must be 2m
away to avoid surplus
load. Provide safe access
and egress.
7. Display sign boards and
warning lights.
8. Ensure continuous
supervision.
9. Provide mandatory
PPE’s-Safety helmet,
safety goggles, reflective
vest, overall, safety
shoe(Supervisory level
staffs are exempted from
wearing coverall/overall)
10. A competent person who
fully understands the
dangers and necessary
precautions should
inspect the excavation at
the start of each shift.

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1. Safe means of access 6. Daily excavation 1,2,3-Site

and egress to be inspection to be Engineer
provided. conducted.
2. Access towers/ladders to 4,5-
be secured and located Scaffolding
Incorrect on a stable ground.
Serious supervisor.
access and 3. Ladder to be extended 1
injuries due to 3 4 1 2 meter from the edges-3
egress to the fall 6-Foreman
rungs above the platform.
excavation. 4. Ladder to be inspected
and tagged.
5. Access towers to be
inspected and tagged.

1. All operatives need to be 6. Pre task briefing 1,2,5,6-

trained on hazards related should be conducted
Project
to manual handling. before starting work.
2. No manual handling above 7. Regular refresher Engineer
23kg by a single person will training on Safe 1 3 3
be allowed. Manual Handling 3,7-Site
Improper 3. Use mechanical lifting aids Technique to be
handling or Engineer
like trolleys if possible, to imparted to the
lifting of reduce prolonged lifting. workforce through
materials- Minor/major 4,6,8,9-
03. Manual 4. Apply proper lifting stance TBT and daily task
Ergonomics. personnel 3 3 9 Project
Handling "Lift with your legs not with briefing.
injury. your back" and seek 8. Appropriate hand Engineer.
assistance for irregular gloves to be provided
objects. and used by site
10-
5. Sufficient rest time for operatives.
workers 9. Pinch point to be Equipment
by having 15-20 minutes avoided and all Operator
work interval after every 1 operatives need to be
hour during continuous trained. 8-Safety
manual handling.
Officer

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1. Hot work permit must be 7. Permit to be closed 30 1 4 4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7-

obtained and all the minutes before the Site
permit requirements to shift completion and Engineer
be complied.
check any heat/fire
2. All combustible materials
to be removed from the ignition sources
hot work area. remain in the area.
3. Adequate means of fire
protection shall be in
place-Fire extinguisher,
Inadequate hot Electrocution, Fire bucket, Fire blanket
04.Hot work fire and 3 5 1 5 etc.
work
serious burn 4. Qualified fire
arrangements injuries watch/trained person
must be in the hot work
area.
5. Hot work area to be
cordoned off and signs
to be posted.
6. Workers should not wear
reflective vest while
performing hot works.

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1. Only experienced and 5. Daily activity briefing 1 4 4 1,3-

trained operatives to be to be provided Constructio
used for hot work n Manager
activities.
2. Welding works should 2-Safety
only be performed by
Officer
competent, third-party
Employment of Electrocution certified welders with
incompetent and serious 4 4 1 6 4-Foreman
valid certificates.
workers. burn injuries 3. All involved employees
to be briefed on the
hazards associated with
hot works.
4. Adequate supervision for
the task shall be
provided.

1. All electrical supply to be 8. All electrical 1 4 4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,

routed through connections shall be 8-Electrical
adequately rated earth done by qualified Engineer
leakage circuit breaker. electricians
2. Electrical circuit to be
earthed properly to
prevent any
Poorly Property electrocution.
damage, 3. All electrical cables to be
managed 3 4 1 2
Electrocution tested and tagged on
cables and and serious monthly basis.
electricity burn injuries 4. Electrical cables to be
visually tested prior to its
usage.
5. All electrical connections
shall be checked and
ensure it’s free from
faults by 3rd party
certified electrician.

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6. Insulated plugs for the

welding cables
7. Only industrial male
female socket should be
used.

1. All hot work and welding 8. Welders must use 1 4 4 1,8-

work will be by qualified cotton coverall and Constructio
workers and certified for never use reflective n Manager
the task vest while hot works.
2. Welding machine to be 9. Welding rode waste to 2,3,4,5,6,7-
earthed properly. be properly collected
Site
3. All welding connections and disposed.
to be leak proof and 10. Welding machine to Engineer
adequately connected. be tested and tagged.
4. Supervisor to be present 11. Certified fire watcher 9,10,11-
Inadequately Foreman
Arch eye, all the time. must be present along
managed Electrocution 3 5 1 5 5. Welding areas to be with the activity till
welding and serious provided with welding end.
activities burn injuries. booths. Welders and
helpers to use adequate
eye protection including
face shield and welding
glasses.
6. Welders to wear leather
chest apron and leg and
hand sleeves.
7. Area to be ventilated
properly.

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1. All power tool operators 21. Operator has to wear 1 4 4 1,23-Project

shall be trained on safe adequate task specific Manager
use of portable power PPE in addition to
tools. project mandatory 7,27,28,29-
Minor or 2. Use the correct tools for PPE’s. Site
Major the job; no homemade 22. Daily task briefing to
Engineer
Personal tools to be used. be provided.
Injury, Fire 3. No modification to be 23. Continuous
2,3,4,6,8,10,1
and ill-health. allowed on power tools supervision to be
other than manufacturer available. 3,
Electric recommendations. 24. Hands and fingers 14,18,20,21,
shock, Fire 4. Safe posture to be kept clear of sharp 22,25,26,30-
and adopted while using edges or cutting Foreman
Incorrect use of explosion. power tools. edges when handling
5. Operator has to check the equipment, 4,5,6,9,12,15,
power tools and
Eye, hand ensure body parts are appropriate gloves to 16,
05. Usage of usage of unsafe facial, not positioned in line of be worn.
tools, 17,18,19,24,3
Portable injuries. 3 4 1 2 fire such as keeping 25. All tools used in
Electrocution, 1-Operator
power Tools hands directly below the elevated positions
Noise, Dust Hearing rotating parts of the must be fitted tool ties
damage can tools. and secured. 11-Store
occur due to 6. Equipment should be 26. Operator shall ensure keeper
loud noise of inspected by the user proper cutting and
portable before each period of grinding discs are
power tool. use to ensure it is not used according to the
damaged. job.
Respiratory 7. Storekeeper shall 27. Abrasive wheel
illness and ensure all power tools installation and
skin irritation are inspected by removal must be used
due to competent electrician with the wheel key-
portable power and safe to use-prior to training.
tool issue the tools from the 28. Operator shall follow
store. all safe operating
8. Always place tools on a requirements
visible location and recommended by the
secure them. manufacturer.

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9. Operator shall ensure all 29. Usage of power

abrasive wheel RPM is portable tools/cutting
higher than the power and grinding activities
tool RPM and valid shall comply the hot
(within expiration) work permit
abrasive wheels to be requirements.
used. 30. Appropriate ear
10. Operator to inspect prior protection to be
to start the job-Unsafe provided.
tools/abrasive wheel to
be returned to store for
repair or maintenance.
11. All damaged/repair
required tools to be kept
separately in store.
12. Operator shall ensure
dead man switch is
working properly.
13. All required task specific
PPE to be used ie. hand
gloves, face shield,
goggles, ear protection,
dust mask etc.
14. Appropriate hand gloves
to be provided and used
by site operatives.
15. Pinch point to be
avoided and all
operatives need to be
trained.
16. Adequate worktable to
be provided and used.
17. Do not use the power
tool in an uneven
surface where tools
cannot be used safely.

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18. Operator has to ensure

all safety guards are
available and not
bypassed.
19. Operator has to ensure
emergency switches are
working properly.
20. All the rotating parts of
the machine to be
guarded.

1. The supply voltage must be 16. Pre task briefing and tool 1 4 4 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,
within the operating range box talk should be 11,
as marked on the tool-plate conducted before starting 12,13,14,15,-
of the tool. work.
Project
2. Trailing cables should not 17. All electrical connections
be in the path of other to be properly earthed and Manager
Usage of workers. through appropriately
3. Power cable to be rated residual current 2,5,9,10,16,1
damaged
inspected and tagged. device. 7,18-
electrical tool,
4. Plugs and sockets should 18. Adequate fire protection Foreman
cable, usage
be water resistant and devices to be allocated at
substandard
colour coded. site.
electrical Electrocution
4 4 1 6 5. Not domestic
connections& Fire and burn
sockets/appliances are
injuries
tools, allowed to use at site.
incompetent 6. Tools should be earthed
operators, and doubled-insulated.
uninspected 7. Where use of 220v (+) use
a residual current device
tools (RCD) or an earth leakage
circuit breaker (ELCB)
protection device.
8. All electrical DB’s to be
inspected tagged.
9. If adjustments or changes
need to be made, tools

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should be disconnected
from the mains supply.
10. Electrical equipment will be
inspected and maintained
as per manufacturer’s
recommendations by a
competent and trained
electrician.
11. Electrical appliances shall
be inspected and tagged.
12. Warning signs are to be
used to warn of potentially
hazardous electrical
equipment.
13. Temporary electrical cables
are to be adequately
protected to minimize the
chances of insulation
breakages
14. Damaged tools not to be
used, regular inspection of
tools to ensure safe
working condition.
15. Cables to be properly
managed and damaged
cables must not be used.
1. Job rotation for workers 7. Provide rest periods
Heat stress, with water breaks.
06.Expose to working under sun
Drowning, Heat stroke,
Adverse 2. Allocate drinking water
Working with Dehydration, 3 3 1. 9
Weather facilities in every
heavy winds Skin burns hundred meters in site.
3. Provide ORS powders or
Hydration supplements
for all workers in the site.

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4. Rest areas should be

provided.
5. Use relief employees or
assign extra employees
for physically demanding
jobs.
6. Wear light-colored,
loose-fitting, breathable
clothing such as cotton.
Avoid non-breathing
synthetic clothing.

1,4-Safety
Officer
1) Ensure proper wind up &
housekeeping at worksite 8-Foreman
The accessories (hoses &pump)
Personnel not be in used must be 2,3,6,7,9-Site
07.Windup & Slip, trip and fall injuries, disconnected and stored 1 4 4 engineer
Housekeepin hazards. strain ranging from separately. All excavation or
painful slips, 2 4 8
g and sprain digging tools such as hand 5-Store
minor and shovels must be brought back to
hazards major injuries. keeper
storage area after work.
6- Project
2) Regular removal wastes.
manger
3) Regular cleaning process
before and after shift.

COVID#19 1. All the employees 7. Reporting employees 1,4-Safety

Health Hazard
08.Entering Respiratory entering the site should who are showing Officer
(Respiratory
and leaving illness, Head 3 3 9 be fully vaccinated symptoms such as
illness caused
the project ache, Fever. against COVID-19, with fever or high body 8-Foreman
by COVID-19
site. DCA approved temperature,
Infection that
vaccines. coughing, difficulty of

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may lead to 2. Vaccination card should breathing or chest 2 2 4 2,3,6,7,9-Site

fatality. be available with the pain. Sending them engineer
personals entering the to clinic or nearest
site. hospital immediately. 5-Store
3. Transmission through 8. Awareness and keeper
droplets from a close implementation of
contact with a possible Quarantine 6- Project
COVID-19 infected Procedure for all
manger
person reduced by employees who came
temperature Screening back from vacation
in entrance of work
Place.
4. Safe distance in work
place reduce the of
spread of covid19.
5. Body temperature
monitoring through
Thermal Scanner or
other devices to monitor
the body temperature of
each employee
entering/leaving the
site.
6. Provision of adequate
PPE's (N95 face mask
& disposable hand
gloves).

Transmission 1) Reporting employees who are 5) Suspension of

-
Health Hazard of COVID-19 showing symptoms such as meetings/gatherings for
(Respiratory through, fever or high body temperature, certain period of time.
09.Usual Site illness caused meetings/gath coughing, difficulty of breathing
2 4 8
Activities by COVID-19 erings, or chest pain. Sending them to 6) Suspension of Toolbox
Infection that walking by or clinic or nearest hospital Talk and Awareness Training
may lead to simply being immediately. Sessions for a certain period
fatality) in the same of time.
room with the

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person who's 2)Body temperature monitoring 7) Conduct regular

experiencing through Thermal Scanner or housekeeping and sanitation
symptoms of other devices to monitor the for all area. Provision of Hand 1,4-Safety
COVID-19 body temperature of each Sanitizer / Alcohol / Hand Officer
(fever, cough, employee entering the site or at Wash Materials. Including
difficulty in camp. proper sanitation/pest control 8-Foreman
breathing) and cleaning/disinfecting of 1 3 3
3)Awareness and welfare facilities, as well as 2,3,6,7,8,9-
Transmission implementation of Quarantine vehicles/equipment’s used at Site
through Procedure for all employees who site. - Provision of adequate
engineer
droplets from came back from vacation. - PPE's (N95 face mask &
a close Implementing safe distancing (at disposable hand gloves).
5- Project
contact with a least 1 meter) on workplace
possible area, Mess Hall. Rest Shelters 8) Conduct awareness on how manger
COVID-19 and other Welfare Facilities to to protect yourself against the
infected avoid spreading of the virus. infection of COVID-19 through
person. campaign (posters,
4) No Handshake Policy. distribution of brochure, HSE
Transmission Messages).
of COVID-19
through 9) Communicating and
usage of implementing COVID-19
common Guidelines
drinking water
station such
as igloo/water
dispenser.

Health Hazard
(Respiratory Respiratory 4. Suspension of meetings/
illness, Head 4 3 1 2 1. Reporting employees who
10) illness caused gatherings for certain period
ache, Fever. are showing symptoms such
Staying at by COVID-19 of time. 1,4-Safety
as fever or high body
camp Infection that Officer
temperature, coughing,
difficulty of breathing or chest

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may lead to pain. Sending them to clinic or 5.Conduct regular 8-Foreman

fatality nearest hospital immediately. housekeeping
and sanitation for all area. 2,3,6-Site
2. Body temperature engineer
monitoring through Thermal
Scanner or other devices to 6.Implement self-quarantine 5-Store
monitor the body temperature (staying inside their respective 1 4 4 keeper
of each employee at camp/ room and only going out for
accommodation. necessary activities) for all
employees at camp/ 6- Project
3. implementation accommodation. manger
of Quarantine Procedure for
all employees who came
back from vacation.

4.Implementing safe
distancing (at least 1 meter)
on camp/ accommodation,
workplace area, Mess Hall,
Rest Shelters and other
Welfare Facilities to avoid
spreading of the virus.
1,4-Safety
1) Transmission of COVID-19 4)Temperature screening Officer
11)
through gatherings or simply method follow on before
Transportatio
being in the same vehicle it can entering and after leaving the 3,4,5-
n from camp
Health Hazard reduce by safe distance follow in buses. Foreman
to site and
(Respiratory each seating.
vice versa
illness caused Respiratory 2,3,-Site
using 2 5 1 0
by COVID-19 illness, Head 2)Transmission through droplets 5) Information, instruction, engineer
transportatio
Infection that ache, Fever. from a close contact with a training and awareness for
n vehicle
may lead to possible COVID-19 infected all employees about the covid 5-Store
such as
fatality person its can reduced by use of 19 spread. keeper
coaster/bus
hand sanitizer and mask in
and personal
traveling time.
vehicle

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3)Sanitization parts of the

vehicle including all driver cabin.

1) Conduct regular 3) Conduct awareness on how

housekeeping and sanitation for to protect yourself against the 1,2-Safety
Health Hazard all area. infection of COVID-19 through Officer
(Respiratory Foreman
12)
illness caused Respiratory 2) Provision of Hand Sanitizer /
Housekeepin
by COVID-19 illness, Head 2 4 8 Alcohol / Hand Wash Materials. 2,3,-Site
g and Waste
Infection that ache, Fever. Including proper sanitation/pest engineer
Management
may lead to control and cleaning/disinfecting
fatality of offices, workplace area,
welfare facilities, as well as
vehicles used at site.

*See the Risk Assessment Matrix Chart - L- Likelihood, S- Severity, R- Risk Rating Continued? YES / No
Control measures are required to ensure that the residual risk rating is at a minimum level so the activity can commence safely. If the activity still has a high
residual risk rating then it is necessary to find another method of carrying out the task.

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Risk Matrix (Severity = Probability X Consequence)

Severity CONSEQUENCE (Potential severity of consequences of injury or damage)
(1) Insignificant (2) Minor (3) Moderate (4) Major (5) Catastrophic
(likelihood of failure of control
PROBABILITY (LIKELIHOOD )

▪ Minor injuries, which may ▪ Injuries requiring on-site treatment ▪ Serious injuries requiring off-site ▪ Single fatality. ▪ Multiple fatalities.
require self-administered by medical practitioner. Personnel treatment by medical practitioner or ▪ Major damage to ▪ Irreparable damage to highly
first aid. Injured personnel unable to continue to perform immediate evacuation to hospital. structures/items of cultural valued structures/ items/
can continue to perform duties. Potential Long-term or permanently significance, or Major locations of cultural significance
measures)

normal duties. ▪ Minor repairable damage to disabling effects. infringement of cultural values/ or sacred value.
▪ Minor repairable damage structures/items of cultural ▪ Moderate damage to structures/ sacred locations. ▪ Loss of license to operate or
to commonplace significance, or minor infringements items of cultural significance, or ▪ Production loss or delay for over ability to produce indefinitely.
structures of cultural values. significant infringement of cultural one month. ▪ Severe financial penalties or
▪ Without causing ▪ Production loss or delay up to one values/ sacred locations. ▪ Fines, cost to repair, plant legal liabilities, cost to repair,
production loss. week. ▪ Production loss or delay of 1 week - damage) of AED500, 000 - plant damage) of greater
▪ Fines, cost to repair, plant ▪ Fines, cost to repair, plant damage) 1month. AED10M. thanAED10M.
damage) of less than of AED5, 000 - AED50, 000. ▪ Fines, cost to repair, plant damage)
AED5, 000. of AED50, 000 AED500, 000.
(1) Rare -
1 2 3 4 5
Never occurred
(2) Possible
2 4 6 8 10
Has occurred
(3) Likely
Occurred more than 3 6 9 12 15
once
(4) Often
Occurs several times / 4 8 12 16 20
year
(5) Frequent
5 12 15 20 25
Occurs frequently

Risk Legend
1-4 Low No action required, unless escalation of risk is possible.
5-8 Moderate Activity or industry can operate subject to management and /or modification
9-12 High Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject to detailed EHS assessment.
15-25 Extreme Activity or industry should not proceed in current form.

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