Annexure 1

RISK ASSESSMENT
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Risk Assessment
Project: Riyadh Metro Project - Line 3
Location: Stations ( WEST DEPOT)
Activity: Installation of Fire Alarm System 00
Ref No: M-ANM-300000-CFDA-MST-000001-REV A

RISK = LIKELIHOOD x SEVERITY

Risk Rating Prior to Controls Final Risk Rating

Item Task Hazard Risk Control Measures Risk
Likelihood Severity Rating Likelihood Severity Rating
INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM - PRE-MOB

All personnel must complete a Safety and Environmental induction, with training (if required).
Temporary fencing installation along the site perimeter. Ensure PTW has been issued according to local authorities.
Site planning and
Ensure safe access into working area and appropriate lighting.
preliminary activities
Installation of safety signs and Health and Safety precautions according to the Specifications.
Security.
Prior to any construction activities related to substructures, pre-construction evaluations should be completed to
Public Safety.
determine existing conditions that could affect the construction.
Inadequate training.
1 3 3 9 Medium Based on the evaluation studies, wherever applicable (traffic management, utilities relocation, street closures etc.,) 1 3 3 Low
the pre-construction activities shall be taken up and completed before starting the construction of structure.
Presence of other
activities.
Following are the major pre-construction activities after obtaining the necessary work permits,
No Welfare.
In places where needed proper working platform must be provided.

Site Engineer should ensure that the construction drawings are the latest issue.

All the materials to be used for the relevant works shall be already identified, approved and available at the work
place.

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Security. Public Access roads connecting to the project site and various infrastructure facilities areas.

Safety. Inadequate Construction of offices, workman restroom, mosque, dining hall, workshops, stores, and other related facilities. The
porta cabin / covered area for prayer shall be provided at locations, when there is no mosque / prayer room within
training. 500 meters of working site.
2 Pre Mobilization 3 3 9 Medium 1 3 3 Low
Presence of other Construction of facilities for water supply system, electric power system and distribution arrangements, drainage
activities. and waste disposal etc.

No Welfare. Toilets for the Staff and workers shall be provided along with sewage collection tank.

Lack of HSE information

3 Safety Induction 4 3 12 Medium All personnel prior to commencing work on site are to attend the site induction. 2 3 6 Low
conveyed to the workers

INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM - MOB

The operator or the

General Education and worker itself is considered Safety induction prior to commencement. Ensure everyone should attend the training and is competent to perform
Training as a hazard if not 4 3 12 Medium the job.
1 2 3 6 Low
inducted with the H&S Inexperienced workers shall work under the direct supervision of a competent person.
standards.

Incorrect selection of the

2 General Site Activities equipment (overall
dimensions and operating
performances) causing Check / Verify the equipment to be used are suitable to perform the job in relation to the workplace conditions.
difficulties / impossibility in 4 4 16 High 1 4 4 Low
performing the job or All activities will be coordinated in advance.
interference with
activities/operating
machinery.

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Allow for appropriate lighting facility when natural light is not available.
Working in partial or full
Provide adequate site water and isotonic drinks supplies and carry out regular health checks on site personnel etc.
absence of light.
Allow for a site emergency vehicle.
Working in hot
environment causing
Maintain emergency contact.
dehydration of site
personnel.
Safety and work related training to personnel.
Inadequate training.
4 3 12 Medium Minimize dust from dust creating activities; for example cutting of holes through floor for plumbing 2 3 6 Low
Contact with dust.
etc. Workers to wear safety glasses and dust mask in order to avoid contact with dust.
Presence of other
Work program will be submitted to the site responsible.
activities.
All activities will be coordinated in order to avoid interferences.
Non-availability of toilets
and washing facilities in
Provide site vehicles to allow movement of personnel to the closest toilet / washing facility available.
working areas.
Personnel to be made aware of the facilities at site.

Study route and site features before mobilization to assess potential hazards.

Prepare plan for delivery of plant and equipment on site.

Assess impacts on local traffic.

Proximity to public roads
Mobilization/Demobilization
causing accidents and HSE Induction to machine operator and mobilization team.
3 of plant and equipment 3 4 12 Medium 1 4 4 Low
injury to site personnel
to/from site
and third parties Using of signalman.

Follow road safe procedures when occupying public roads.

Workers to wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, high visibility jacket, helmet and safety shoes at
all times.

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Movement of
plant/vehicles in proximity
to public roads causing
accidents and injury to
site personnel and third All machinery will operate inside the fenced site area.Simultaneous work activities and site logistics to be planned in
parties.Simultaneous advance. Only 3rd party certified plant operators to be deployed.Equipment on site to reverse under the control of a
Movement of activity causing mutual trained and designated banksmen.Ensure the reverse alarm properly working on all plant/vehicle.Signal / Eye
4 Plant/vehicles around the interferences. 4 4 16 High contact with the operator while passing near the mobile plant.Enforce speed limit on site.Personnel to wear high 1 4 4 Low
site Injury/fatality to personnel visible vest at all times when working on site.Provide safety path/access.Loose clothing to be kept clear of moving
hit by moving parts of power tools.
machineryCollision
between moving
equipmentLoose clothing
becoming entangled in
moving parts.

Blockages, breakdown Maintenance to be ensured on a regular basis.

and/or damages of
equipment and plant. Daily inspection to be conducted prior to starting works.

Use & Maintenance of Malfunctioning of plant Only 3rd party certified operator should operate the equipment.
5 4 4 16 High 1 4 4 Low
Plant and Equipment and equipment.
Only competent person to repair and/or maintain the equipment.
Loose connections
causing injury to operative
and other personnel

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Supervisor to conduct toolbox talk before start of work.

Personnel to have adequate experience in manual handling.

Restrict lifting weight by hands to maximum 20kg.

Manual handling/lifting Follow safe procedure for manual lifting of objects to prevent injuries.
causing back injury.
If the load is beyond the capacity of single person to lift, provide additional team member to lift.
Manual Handling/Lifting
6 Injury, cuts, abrasions 3 3 9 Medium 1 3 3 Low
Pipes ) When lifting load with more than two people, a communication team member will be employed for controlling
while handling materials
(handled elements may the movement of load.
have sharp edges).
In case of heavy loads to be lifted ensure appropriate equipment is used.

Workers to wear appropriate PPE (Gloves and steel toed safety boots) at all times.

Safe Working Load of lifting gears to be checked against the weight of the load to be lifted.
Failure of lifting gears or
crane and/or tilting. Crane safe working load and maximum working radius shall never be exceeded.

Overloading of the crane. Lifting plan will be studied and prepared prior to starting the lifting activities.

Crane overturning. Ensure 3rd party certified operator/riggers for lifting works.

Tilting of suspended Use competent lift supervisor and one assistant for feedback.
loads.
Use tag lines to control the load to be lifted.
Spin of load / load
Lifting/Offloading of
7 colliding with existing 4 5 20 High Ensure continuous communication and visibility between signalman, supervisor and crane. 2 5 10 Medium
material
structure.
Use examined / tested / inspected lifting equipment.
Moving crane hitting
personnel during Ensure all loose items are removed or securely fixed to the material to be lifted.
loading/unloading.
Area at risk should be cleared and cordoned off prior to lift.
Fall of material causing
injury/death of personnel. Do not allow personnel to stand / walk under suspended loads.

Instability of lifting Workers to wear appropriate PPE at all times.

equipment
Ensure a proper base is provided underneath the crane outriggers prior to lifting.

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Appropriate edge protection to be in place.

Scaffolding should be fully boarded, provided with handrail, mid rail, toe guard and proper out rigger and anchoring.
Slipping, tripping, fall from
Leaning or climbing over scaffold guardrails should be avoided.
height leading to body
injuries, cuts or death.
Scaffold platform should be clean and tidy to avoid any tripping hazard.
8 Working at height Unsafe use of ladder 3 4 12 Medium 1 4 4 Low
Full body harness system will be utilized as a last option to work at height.
causing injury/death.
Ladders shall be at the correct angle and be secured or footed whilst in use.
Objects / material fall from
height.
All objects / material to be kept away from the edge.

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Movement of equipment
and machinery in crowded
areas.Pinch / Crush
injuries to hands whilst
Before commencing work all personnel must be properly inducted.Only competent Operators with 3rd party
assembling/disassembling
certificate/license will be allowed on site.Test certificates to be available with equipment.Appropriate hand PPE to
machine
be warn during the assembly and disassembly of machine segments.Machine segments to be assembled and
segments.Collisions,
disassembled by trained operatives only, in sequence and in accordance with the manufactures instructions.Works
struck against, struck by,
on machine segments to be carried out when machines are not in operation.All personnel will maintain a safe
Fluid
Site mobilization working distance during crane & piling rig erection.Flag man to be provided.Adequate warning signs and barricades
spillages.Simultaneous
9 /demobilizationExcavator 4 5 20 High to be provided around the operational areas.Vehicles/Plant shall travel strictly to designated routes on site & follow 2 5 10 Medium
operations (many
Use / maintenance the project site speed limit.Project site traffic rules shall be enforced.Plants to be equipped by flashing beacons and
contractors within the
turned on during operation.Spill kits to be provided at diesel tank area.Drip trays to be provided under all working
development traffic /
equipment’s (welding machine / generators) etc.Machines to be refilled when ignition is turned off.Operatives to
unauthorized
wear appropriate hand PPE when coming into contact with machinery substances (oils, fuels and greases).All
people).Contact with
personnel working at height shall wear and utilize a safety harness system.No loose tools or equipment to be left in
hazardous
an exposed position such that they could be dropped from height.
substances.Working at
height leading to fall of
person /object causing
injury / fatality.

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Inform nearby plant operator as to your presence, do not stand on haul roads and must wear high visibility clothing,
safety helmet and safety boots.

Should never work alone, in pair as minimum.

Supervisor to give Toolbox talks prior to start of work.

Struck by moving
Proper supervision to be provided.
vehicle/equipment,
Homemade tools shall not be used, Use PPE at all times.
Working with hand tools,
Hand injuries,
Dust suppression (watering down of area) to be carried out throughout works. Dust masks will be on site for
10 Setting out of pipes 4 4 16 High 2 4 8 Low
operatives to use if required.
Dust emission,
Tools should be checked and color coded as per ANM requirement before the work starts & should be properly
Slips, Trips & Falls,
maintained by competent person.
Heat stress
All personnel will be provided with PPE, cool drinking water.

Ensure work is scheduled as per site timings.

First aid kit and first aider will be provided on site.

Heat stress training to be conducted by Safety Officer

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All personnel will maintain a safe working distance from all machinery (approx. 3-5m during operation.

This shall be in the form of an exclusion zone around operational plant to prevent unauthorized access and provide
Personnel being injured a safe working distance.
as a result of "Struck By”
moving vehicles, Operatives must wear high visibility clothing, safety helmet and safety boots.
equipment etc.
Check equipment lighting.
Slips, Trips and Falls.
Shoring should be provided when necessary and spoils not placed near the edge of excavation.
Collapse of Excavation
Provision of banksman.
Slips trips and falls.
11 Excavation Works 4 4 16 High 1 4 4 Low
Operators should adhere to designated movement areas.
Collision with site
operatives/other plant. Plant to be operated on stable and leveled ground. Where this is not possible, plant shall not be used on ground
that exceeds the maximum gradient specified by the manufacturer for the safe operation of the plant.
Overturning of plant.
Plant operations shall not exceed maximum operating parameters specified by the manufacturer.
Noise induced hearing
loss due to continued As per regulations noise levels in excess of 90dB (A) can be considered harmful to personnel.
exposure to excessively
noisy environments. Sound level meters will be used to monitor the noise levels. Acceptable attenuation of hearing protectors will be 75-
80 db (A).

Provision of appropriate access to the excavation.

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Diversions to be implemented prior to any work commencing outside the site boundary’sAll traffic diversions are to
be in accordance with the Traffic Management and Diversion section within the method statement.All local authority
permits to be in place prior to deploying the traffic management and diversion.Working only permitted as per the
times described on the permit.Priority and thought to be given to members of the public, barriers, warning signs,
good temporary footpath access.Every precaution must be taken with regards to the placing of Concrete Jersey
Traffic Management & Collision of vehicles with
15 4 4 16 High barriers.Times for delivery will be depicted on the authorized permit and must be adhered to.Cones shall be used 1 4 0 Low
Diversion the workforce
as a temporary diversion for the delivery vehicle.Workers to be made aware and kept reminded of the hazards with
vehicles.Flagmen to be deployed in strategic locations in order to slow the oncoming vehicles.Supervisor to conduct
toolbox talk before start of work. If the load is beyond the capacity of single person to lift, provide additional
team member to lift. In case of heavy loads to be lifted ensure appropriate equipment is used.Workers to
wear appropriate PPE (Gloves and steel toed safety boots) at all times.

PPE, PTW, TBT mandatory.

Hot burns,
Safe Work Procedures
Foreign body falling in the
eyes Only competent welders should be allowed to do the activity.
18 Hot works 3 4 12 Medium 1 3 0 Low
Electrical shock The areas need to be checked to ensure it is free of flammable or combustible materials.

Fire All flammable/ combustible materials should be protected if it cannot be removed and appropriate fire extinguisher
should be available.

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Injury / Accident / Near

miss due to unsafe act or
condition in area of low or
no illumination (general).

Unidentifiable equipment
in the working area
Adequate fixed and temporary lighting (tower lights) must be provided to ensure proper illumination of the site to
(struck by).
ensure workers, excavations and equipment can be clearly seen.
Slips, Trips and falls due
All heavy equipment must be provided with beacon lights, front and rear lights and audible alarms to ensure easy
to poor site / work area
identification by all workers in the area.
illumination.
Personnel will wear high visibility jackets to ensure easy identification on the site at all times.
Injury resulting from using
tools and equipment
Adequate fixed and temporary lighting must be provided to ensure proper illumination of the site.
without sufficient task /
19 Night Shift Work 2 3 6 Low 1 3 0 Low
site lighting.
At least one supervisor must be available at all times to monitor and assist workers in case of emergency
Ensure adequate sleeping environment provided to staff during day shift.
Inadequate supervision.
Ensure adequate time is allowed to share Information between shifts.
Lack of awareness due
exhaustion, tiredness
Shift supervisors should be trained to recognize risk factors leading to fatigue and be able to identify fatigued
leading to distraction and
workers.
inability to work safely.
Where work is particularly demanding, consider shortening the length of the shift.
Sharp objects.

Slip, trip & fall

Foreign Objects

Dust

Adequate P.P.E will be provided to all operatives. (Safety glasses, etc.).

Sharp objects. Ensure all access is free from obstructions.

Slip, trip & fall Special Toolbox meeting to be conducted by the HSE officer to all personnel to stay to away from Slip, trip &
20 Housekeeping 3 3 9 Medium 1 3 0 Low
Foreign Objects fall. Ensure all access is free from obstructions.

Dust Application of water for dust suppression.

Dust mask to be provided face fit tested to operatives.

INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM - ENV

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Mobilization / Speed limits shall be implanted inside work area as 10km/h.

Disturbance of residents
1 Demobilization of plant and 4 3 12 Medium 1 3 0 Low
by dust.
equipment to/from site Dust suppression measure to be implemented

Equipment shall be fitted with noise suppressors, properly and efficiently working at all times.
Disturbance of residents
Mobilization /
by noise and vibrations Coordinate the activities for periods in the day when the disturbance to the public will be minimized.
2 Demobilization of plant and 4 3 12 Medium 1 3 0 Low
caused by
equipment to/from site
vehicles/equipment. Regular maintenance of plant by lubrication, tightening loose parts, replacing worn-out components shall be
conducted to avoid increase in noise.

Application of water for dust suppression shall be done in the accesses.

Minimize handling of dusty materials.

Movement of
3 Plant/vehicles around the Visible particulate matter. 4 3 12 Medium Activities that potentially generate high dust levels shall be curtailed, suspended or postponed in situations where 1 3 0 Low
site the wind direction and speed is causing adverse impacts on nearby sensitive receptors.

Care shall be taken to prevent mud/dust being transported onto the public roads by vehicle wheels (provide wash
bay).

Disturbance of residents
Equipment shall be fitted with noise suppressors, properly and efficiently working at all times. Regular maintenance
by noise and vibrations
4 Delivery of material at site 4 3 12 Medium of plant by lubrication, tightening loose parts, replacing worn-out components shall be conducted to avoid increase 1 3 0 Low
caused by
in noise.
vehicles/equipment.

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Good housekeeping.

Collect all relative permits before starting the work.

Before leaving warehouse all equipment shall be completely checked and sent to site only if all parts are regularly
working.

Equipment preventative maintenance shall be performed on a daily basis.

Fuel hydrocarbons and any other hazardous materials shall be stored at specifically designated, taped of areas
inside a spillage tray.
Soil and groundwater
5 Site Activities 3 3 9 Medium Spillage trays shall be located under the crank-cases of engines, pumps and machinery. 1 3 0 Low
contamination
No equipment repairing shall be done on site.

Smoke and fire shall be prohibited on site.

Extinguishers shall be of sufficient number, size and required type to handle any potential fire hazard.

Any hoses shall be fitted with protective closer to avoid any leakages.

Specific area to be identified and created for concrete/shotcrete wash-out.

All the concrete/shotcrete waste and water contaminated with concrete to be discharged to this location.

Good housekeeping.
6 Site Activities Waste generation. 3 3 9 Medium 1 3 0 Low
Solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste shall be immediately stored in temporary storage

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