Rivoningo T Safety Consultants SECTION D RISK MATRIX

Construction of Culvert Bridge Maphephe Section to Graveyard

Consequence Level
Risk Assessment (MPC/SMS/SHE/WRAC 001) Rev00 (consider the maximum reasonable potential consequence of the event)

SECTION A ASSESSMENT DETAILS Impact Type (Additional ‘Impact Types’ may exist for an event; identify & rate accordingly)
1 2 5
3 Medium 4 High
Minor Low Major
Department: Civil Page 1 Of 3

(S)
Task / issue to be Performed: Installation of precast culverts Harm to People - Safety
First aid Medical treatment Lost time Permanent disability or single fatality Numerous disabilities or multiple fatalities

Location where task will be performed: MAPHEPHE

Name & Surname Signature
Exposure to health hazards/ agents
Exposure to health hazard Exposure to health hazards/ agents (over the Exposure to health hazards/ agents (significantly over the
Facilitated By: Gunning Tshuketani (H) Exposure to health hazard resulting in resulting in symptoms requiring OEL) resulting in reversible impact on health
(significantly over the OEL) resulting in
irreversible impact on health with loss
OEL) resulting in irreversible impact on health with loss of
Harm to People - Occupational Health minor discomfort medical intervention and full (with lost time) or permanent change with no
of quality of life (permanent disability)
quality of life of a numerous group/ population or multiple
recovery (no lost time) disability or loss of quality of life fatalities
or single fatality
Authorized / Approved By: Gunning Tshuketani

Date & Time 25-Apr-23

THIS TASK WILL NOT COMMENCE UNLESS APPROVED BY THE Lasting days or less; limited to small area
Lasting weeks; reduced area
Lasting months; impact on an extended area
Lasting years; impact on sub-basin;
Permanent impact; affects a whole basin or region; highly
(E) (hundreds of meters); no environmentally sensitive environment/
LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSON AND ALL RECCOMMENDED Environmental Impact
(meters); receptor of low significance/
sensitivity (industrial area)
environmentally sensitive species/
(kilometres); area with some environmental
sensitivity (scarce/ valuable environment).
receptor (endanger us species/
sensitive environment (endanger us species, wetlands,
protected habitats)
CONTROLS ARE IMPLEMENTED habitat) habitats).

Some impacts on local population,

(C) Significant social impacts. Organized Major widespread social impacts. Community reaction
Minor disturbance of culture/ social mostly repairable. Single On going social issues. Isolated complaints from
I know & understand all risks & the means to avert the risks associated with these tasks as I have participated in community protests threatening affecting business continuity. “License to operate” under
this risk assessment . A Social / Community Impact structures stakeholder complaint in reporting
period
community members/ stakeholders
continuity of operations jeopardy

I know & understand all risks & the means to avert the risks associated with these tasks as it had been
explained to me by: B
Breach of the law; may attract criminal
Significant breach of the law. Individual or Class action law
(L & R) Breach of regulatory requirements; Minor breach of law; report/investigation by prosecution of Operating Co. and/or of
Technical non-compliance. No warning suits, criminal prosecution of Co., Directors/ Mgrs.. Suits
SECTION B PARTICIPANTS DETAILS report/involvement of authority. authority. Attracts compensation/ penalties/ Directors/ Mrs.. And penalties/
Legal and Regulatory received; no regulatory reporting required
Attracts administrative fine enforcement action enforcement action. Individual license
against parent Co.; permit to operate substantially modified
or withdrawn
temporarily revoked
Code A Code A or
Name & Surname Date Signature Name & Surname Date Signature
or B B

(M) 0.01 - 0.1 % of Annual Revenue/ 1 - 5 % of Annual Revenue/ Total

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Material losses / damage / Business Interruption
< 0.01 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets
Total Assets
0.1 – 1.0 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets
Assets
> 5 % of Annual Revenue/ Total Assets

(R) Limited impact; concern/

Minor impact; awareness/ concern from Local impact; public concern/ adverse publicity Suspected reputational damage; local/ Noticeable reputational damage; national/ international
complaints from certain groups/
Impact on Reputation specific individuals
organizations (e.g. NGOs)
localised within neighbouring communities regional public concern and reactions public attention and repercussions

Likelihood
Consider the presence and magnitude of the hazard and the exposure to that hazard (number of people and frequency of the tasks exposing RISK RATING
those people), and also the status of the existing controls.
Risk rating does not indicate risk acceptability; all risks should be reduced to ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable)

5
Almost Unwanted event is almost certain to happen. In the case of repetitive/ frequent tasks the unwanted event has or will occur in order of one or
more times per year. In terms of major events, as also in the case of long term health, environmental or social impacts, it may happen only
Medium Significant Significant High High
Certain once. (11) (16) (20) (23) (25)

4
Likely
High probability that the unwanted event will occur. In the case of repetitive/ frequent tasks the unwanted event has occurred or is likely to
occur in order of less than once per year. In terms of major events, as also in the case of long term health, environmental or social impacts,
Medium Medium Significant High High
it might happen once. (7) (12) (17) (21) (24)

3
Possible
Possible that the unwanted event can occur. In the case of repetitive/ frequent tasks the unwanted event has occurred or is likely to occur in
order of once every 5-10 years. In terms of major events, as also in the case of long term health, environmental or social impacts, it may be
Low Medium Significant Significant High
possibly to happen once. (4) (8) (13) (18) (22)

SECTION C SAFEGUARDS

Mark applicable PPE Human and job factors List all applicable Legal requirements 2 Low probability for the unwanted event to occur. In the case of repetitive/ frequent tasks the unwanted event has occurred some time or is
likely to occur not more than once every 10-20 years. In terms of major events, as also in the case of long term health, environmental or
Low Low Medium Significant Significant
Unlikely social impacts, there is a low probability for the event to happen. (2) (5) (9) (14) (19)
Are all employees competent to perform Licenses
Yes No
Hard Hat the task?
X

Hearing protection
Eye protection X Are all tools inspected and safe for use? Yes No
Pit Permit & Pit Licence
Face protection Permits 1 Very low probability for the unwanted event to occur. In the case of repetitive/ frequent tasks there are no records of the event occurring.
highly unlikely that it will occur within the next 20 years. In terms of major events, as also in the case of long term health, environmental or
Low Low Medium Medium Significant
Rare social impacts, there is a very low probability for the event to ever happen. (1) (3) (6) (10) (15)
Hand protection X Are all required PPE inspected? Yes No

Protective clothing X SECTION E SPECIAL INSTRUCTION:

Footwear X Are all employees trained in the use of the
Chemical substances
required PPE?
Yes No Date Instruction actioned by: Initials and surname Instruction Signature
Gumboots
Dust Mask X No employee involved in this task is using
medication which may pose a risk to the True No
employee. Checklists
Respirator
Reflective clothing X Was working in isolation taken into Daily Checklist
consideration in the risk assessment Yes No
Safety Harness process?

Life Jacket Are all required permits and licenses Other

Yes No
Other specify: valid?
THIS TASK WILL NOT COMMENCE UNLESS APPROVED BY THE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSON AND ALL RECCOMMENDED CONTROLS ARE IMPLEMENTED
If any of the above answers is "No", the task will THIS RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE KEPT AT THE PLACE OF WORK UNTILL COMPLETION OF THE TASK. (When in doubt, contact the SHE department)
not be conducted unless approved by the legally
responsible person

SECTION F INTERPRETATION OF RISK LEVEL

RISK RATING RISK LEVEL GUIDELINES FOR RISK MATRIX

21 to25 High Implement controls and specific action plans to manage risk as low as reasonable practicable

13 to 20 Significant Implement controls and specific action plans to manage risk as low as reasonable practicable

6 to 12 Medium Implement controls and specific action plans to manage risk as low as reasonable practicable

1 to 5 Low Implement controls and specific action plans to manage risk as low as reasonable practicable

SECTION G STEP BY STEP

Possible new controls Follow

Consequence hierarchy of controls Accountability & Target
Associated Risks and Consequences Probability Risk
Task / Issue / process step (List (What is the 1) Elimination Agreed Action (List the Residual date (Add name of
Describe the unwanted event (The possibility that harm (death, injury or (Chance of rating
No. the specific task steps, issues or Potential Hazards Current Controls (What is in place to prevent the incident from happening) loss resulting 2) Substitution actions to implement the new Risk rating responsible person to
illness) might occur when people are exposed to a hazard. Focus on energies incident (Use
process steps in sequence) from the 3) Engineering controls) (Use matrix) complete the action and
e.g. potential, mechanical, gravity etc. happening) matrix)
incident) 4) Administrative by when)
5) PPE (Last resort)
1.Spotter to guide plant end equipment and clear all persons from area.
1.Moving machinery 2.All
2.Incompetent operators operators / drivers to be in posseion of a valid operator certificate or license.
and drivers. 3.All site traffic
3.Operators and Drivers not obeying traffic and safety 1.Machine colliding into persons or other machinery causing injuries and property rules to be adhered to.
Induction training Induction training
signage. damages.
WRAC Communication WRAC Communication
4.Unauthorised entry into site camp 2.Drivers and operators colloding with other plant causing property damages. 4.All persons must report to the site office to be inducted.
DSTI DSTI
5.Persons standing in close 3. Collision with other plant casusing property damages.
PPE policy PPE policy
vicinity of working plant. 4. Theft or property damages due to unauthorised entry. 5.All bystanders to stand clear of area.
Safety Officer to ensure Safety Officer to ensure
1 Site Establishment 6. Defective tools and equipment. 5.Serious injuries due to plant colliding with persons. 6.All tools to be inspected and on register. Possible Medium 13
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6.Serious injuries or property damages due to defective plant and equipment. 7.No overhead lifting is allowed,
Competency certificates Competency certificates
7.Overhead lifting improper rigging and lifting techniques. 7.Possible fatalities or property damages due to falling loads. banksman to keep persons clear of load and signal crane operator accordingly,only
Waste management policy Waste management policy
8.Incompetent 8.Electrocutions competent riggers and banksmen to be appointed.
EMP EMP
electrician. 9.Slips,trips and falls can occur. 8. Only accredited and
Registers and checklists Registers and checklists
9. Poor housekeeping 10.Pollutions competent electricans to be used.
9.Drip trays to be used under all machinery or any other activity that may pose a risk
10.Spilliages. of spillages.
11.Littering 10.All spillages to be reported and cleaned as per EMP.
11. Waste bins to be provided for all types of waste.
 1.Incompetent/unfit mobile plant operator and driver resulting in very serious
1.Use of heavy equipment ,mobile plant & Material
injuries or fatalities /property damage.
(TLB,Excavators,tipper trucks, Truck mounted crane,mobile
2.Persons not visible to plant operators and get injured by plant. 1.Operator to be medically fit & must have valid competency certificates.
crane,containers,office furniture, etc.)
3.Persons gets injured by reversing plant.
2.Persons climbing into and out of trucks/plant.
4.Mechanical failure on plant could result in accidents with other plant and
persons injured by out of control plant. 2.Persons to be informed of the purpose of the reversing alarm. Must wear reflector vest Traffic Accommodation Plan Traffic Accommodation Plan
3.Persons working in close proximity of mobile plant.
5.Persons not aware of work activities gets injured by moving plant . at all times. SOP SOP
4.Persons in unauthorized areas
6.People falling from different level - cause injuries. 3.20m man / machine interface implementation. DSTI DSTI DANIEL MASINDI
2 Site preparation 5.Truck driver of delivery truck not in possession of valid drivers
7.Drivers not competent and not in possession of a valid drivers license and 4.Persons to be informed of the purpose of the reversing alarm.
Unlikely High 13
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license,competency certificate and medical certificate of fitness.
medical fitness certificate which can result in serious accidents , property 5.Operators to ensure the reversing alarm and rotating light is in good working order and Toolbox Talk Toolbox Talk
6.Driver accessing the site without proper induction.
damages and injuries. record the check on the mobile plant pre-shift inspection book. SWP SWP
7.Movement and use of heavy mobile plant such as (Tipper
8.Plant colliding with other plant whilst offloading material can result in serious 6.Supervisor to ensure that only authorized persons are allowed in work areas.
trucks,TLB,excavators, etc.)
accidents, property damages and injuries. 7.Persons to use safe access/egress when entering and exiting plant,no jumping is
8.Speeding vehicle on site.
9.Bumping into employees and not adhering to the road signs (e.g. speed limit of permitted,use handrails where provided.
9.Driving in wet conditions, roads slippery.
40km/h).
10.Offloading material in close proximity of persons.
10.Checker/Spotter can get injured by rolling or falling material and rocks.

1.Incompetent operator can cause injuries and damage to property . 1.Supervisor to check on the validity of operator's certificate of competency and medical
2.Equipment falling off low bed and injuring people, property damage. certificate of fitness.
3.Persons gets injured by reversing plant. 2.The offloading area to be level and free of obstacles before offloading begins.
4.Unsafe driving behaviour of operators on public roads / haul roads causing 3.Persons to be informed of the purpose of the reversing alarm.
collisions with other vehicles. 4.Operators to ensure the plant lights, reversing alarm and rotating light is in good SOP - Mobile plant SOP - Mobile plant
5.Mechanical failure / plant out of control can result in accidents with other plant working order and record the check on the mobile plant pre-shift inspection book. DSTI DSTI
and persons. 5.Operators must engage in the reverse gear when reversing. Prestart checklist Prestart checklist
Site Clearing and 1.Mobile plant and equipment. 6.Unorganised or crowded arrangements on site can result in equipment damage 6.Mobile plant and equipment inspected and in good working order. Method Statement Method Statement
3 2.Lowbed truck. & injuries to person. 7.Spotter in place to direct traffic and movement. Possible High 13 Induction Induction 4 G Tshuketani (25/4/2023)
Grubbing 3.Access and egress. 7.Operator not clear which area to work in causing injuries. 8.Maintain 20m man-machine interface. Competency Certificate Competency Certificate
8.Underground services not identified and exposed which can result in damage 9.Supervisor to ensure clear work instructions before the activity commences. Regular Maintenance / Mechanic Regular Maintenance /
to services. 10.Trucks must load / offload on level surfaces. Service Record Mechanic Service Record
9.Other persons not visible to plant operators causing serious injuries. 11.All persons entering site will be required to wear reflective vests supervisor to supervise the task supervisor to supervise the task
10.Dusty conditions. 12.Supervisor to ensure strict adherence to 20m man-mahcine interface.
11.Poor communication between operators and employees could lead to collision 13.Spotter to be in use. Persons to use safe access/egress when entering and exiting
and injuries. plant. No jumping is permitted.
12.Persons not aware of work activities gets injured by moving plant. 14.Use handrails where provided (3-point contact).

Handtool Register Handtool Register

Make use of the correct checklist available / Supervisor / team leaders to check on the WRAC Communication , WRAC Communication ,
Use wrong inspection checklist to inspect the hand tool / resulting to paper
1. Use of defective handtools condition of hand tool DSTI , DSTI ,
4 Daily Pre use inspection 2. No handtool inspections done
exercise , inspecting wrong items or not inspecting the hand tools using
Report any deviations to the direct supervisor.
Possible Medium 8
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defective equipment can result in hand and foot injuries.
hand tools Checklist Supervisor , Safety Officer and Safety Representative to monitor the hand tools on site PTO PTO
PPE Policy PPE Policy

1.Excavating into underground utilities can result in damage to services.

1.Excavating into underground utilities , no servitude drawings
2.Employees standing on, under or close to tracks of machine can cause serious 1.Obtain permit to excavate from client.
available.
injuries. 2.No employees allowed on or close to excavator when in operation.
2.Employees standing on, under or close to tracks of mobile
3.Operator slipping, tripping or falling when climbing onto excavator or TLB can 3.Operator to use safe access to machine. SWP -Excavations SWP -Excavations
plant.
result in injuries. 4.Spotter to guide plant. SOP -Lifting Procedure , SOP -Lifting Procedure ,
3.Operator slipping whilst climbing onto excavator or TLB.
4.Bumping into surrounding plant or structures may cause damage to property. 5.Excavator to be inspected on a daily basis. DSTI DSTI
4.Mobile plant colliding with other mobile plant or structures.
Excavation for culvert 5.Employees working in close vicinity tot LB or excavator can cause very serious 6.All operators to be in possession of a valid operator's competency certificate and WRAC communication WRAC communication
5.Employees working in close vicinity tot LB or excavator.
5 injuries possible fatality medical. Possible High 18 Toolbox Talk Toolbox Talk 4 G Tshuketani (25/4/2023)
base 6.Mobile plant operator not competent to operator plant or
7.Incompetent operator can result in serious injuries. 7.Soil conditions to be monitored by supervisor , daily excavation inspections to be done PPE Policy PPE Policy
equipment.
8.Poor soil conditions ,falling material ,collapse of sides can cause injuries and by appointed excavation inspector. Excavation to be re-inspected after inclement Competent supervisor to monitor the Competent supervisor to monitor
7.Poor soil conditions ,falling material ,collapse of sides of the
damage to property. weather. task the task
excavation.
9.Persons falling into excavation can result in serious injuries or possible 8.Barricading and signs to be erected. Solid barricading to be erected for all Excavation Checklist Excavation Checklist
8.Excavations not being barricaded and signage placed.
fatalities. excavations.
9.Flooding of excavation and water build up in excavation.
10.Flooding of excavation can cause drowning of persons . 9.Supervisor to ensure that safe access and egress is provided and maintained.
10.No safe access and egress to excavation.
11.No safe access provided can result in serious injuries and property damages.

1.Moving machinery (LDV, Lowbed, other construction vehicles). 1.Collision with other Mobile equipment
SWP -Excavations SWP -Excavations
2.Wet platform. 2.Slippery / lowbed losing control
1.Drivers and operators to maintain a safe working distance from other plant and SOP -Lifting Procedure SOP -Lifting Procedure
3.Directional stability. 3.Lowbed getting stuck in muddy platform
equipment 20m. DSTI DSTI
4.Abrasion / pinch points. 4.Drivers hands getting caught between lowbed and the horse attachement
2.Spotter to be in place to warn off lowbed drivers. WRAC communication WRAC communication
5.Lowbed not secured. 5.Lowbed rolling back (not secured or due to mechanical failure), resulting in
6 Operating mobile plant 6.Chains and ratchets. coming into contact with other machines / plant
3.All mobile plant / vehivles to be operated by a competent operator and operator to Possible High 18 Toolbox Talk Toolbox Talk 4 G Tshuketani (25/4/2023)
keep to the designated area of work. PPE Policy PPE Policy
7.Slips trips and falls. 6.Tension in the chains and ratchets releasing, causing a whiplash reaction,
4.Operator to be medically fit and sober minded. Competent supervisor to monitor the Competent supervisor to monitor
8.LDV, lowbed, other construction vehicles. causing injury to employees.
task the task
9.Uneven surfaces when offloading plant or equipment. 7.Operator falling from the lowbed .
Excavation Checklist Excavation Checklist
10.Speeding on site. 8.Run over employee

1.All persons involved in dusty areas to have dust masks , gloves and respirators when
working with hazardous chemicals.
1.Working in a hazardous working conditions such as extreme 1. Employees not issued with the appropriate PPE for the various tasks and
2.Supervisor to monitor and safety officer to enforce this rule.
dust and hazardous chemicals. conditions can result in serious illnesses. SWP- PPE SWP- PPE
3.All PPE must be SANS approved / toolbox talk
2.Use of substandard PPE. 2.Use of substandard PPE can result in injuries. Use of PPE Use of PPE
4.Employees to be training on how to correctly use PPE .
7 Use of PPE 3. Employees not issued with the required PPE. 3. Employees not issued with the required PPE can result in injuries.
5.All employees to be issued with the required PPE for the task and sign thereof.
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4. Employees not trained in the safe use of PPE . 4. Employees not trained in the safe use of PPE can result in injuries. PPE Awareness training PPE Awareness training
6.The site has been declared a high visibility site as per specifications from client. All
5. Employees not wearing High visibility PPE and not visible to 5.Employees not wearing the appropriate high visibility clothing or PPE issued to Training on waste management Training on waste management
employees are to wear appropriate high visibility jackets/ overalls, safety officer to
other mobile plant or equipment. them may result in multiple injuries.
enforce this rule

1. Foreman to do routine PPE inspection before and after each shift

2. Foreman to ensure that all employees have the right tool for the right job.
3. DSTI to be done at commencement of each task.
1. Persons not wearing the correct personal protective equipment suitable for
4. Foreman to ensure that basic training on safe use of hand tools are given if employee
the type of tool or job being done which can result in flying foreign objects
is unsure. 5.Storeman to
1. Persons not wearing the correct personal protective striking the body resulting injuries to the personnel (SAF).
ensure that Pre-use checklist are completed and tools are in good working order.
equipment suitable for the type of tool or job being done. (SAF) 2. Incorrect use of hand tools or employees not trained to use hand tools
6.DSTI to be done at Induction Training Induction Training
2. Incorrect use of hand tools. correctly may lead to injuries.
commencement of each shift. WRAC Communication WRAC Communication
3.Use of substandard hand tools on site. (SAF) 3.Use of substandard or make shift hand tools can lead to injuries. (SAF).
7. Employees to wear required PPE for the hand tool they use. Storeman to ensure that DSTI DSTI
4. Employees not wearing required PPE for the hand tools in 4. Employees not wearing the required PPE for the hand tool in use can lead to DANIEL MASINDI
8 Use of Handtools use. injuries.
basic training on safe use of hand tools are given. Possible Medium 13 PPE Policy PPE Policy 4
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Hand tools checklist register Hand tools checklist register
5. Hand Tools not in a good condition and not inspected. 5. Hand Tools not in a good condition Mushroom head chisel which could send
8.Storeman to ensure that Pre-use checklist are completed and tools are in good Toolbox Talk Toolbox Talk
6. Working on site with dirty tools, tools lying around not in a sparks flying to ones body and possible injuries.
working order. SOP - Handtool use SOP - Handtool use
toolbox. 6. Broken handle and blunt end resulting to Injury to employee. Poor quality
9.Storeman to ensure that all defective hand tools are labelled and exposed of
work (SAF).
accordingly.
7. Working on site with dirty tools, tools lying around cause a tripping hazard
10. Foreman and section safety rep to ensure that all hand tools not in use to be stacked
resulting to injuries to the persons , trip and fall (SAF)
neatly to prevent trip hazards

11. Before and after shift SHE Rep and Foreman to ensure that all hand tools are
cleaned and taken back to stores for inspection.
 1.Such areas of work will be identified and barricaded to restrict access, i.e. only
authorized employees may access the area.

1.Exposure of employees to Height exceeding 2 meters from floor level above 2.Suitable safe access will be provided with either access scaffolding or ladder that is
1.Exposure of employees to Height exceeding 2 meters from
ground or below ground may result in falling over/into and result in multiple secure against falling or sliding sideways, such access will be equipped with handrails if
floor level above ground or below ground
injuries/fatalities(SAF) 2m+ long/high.
2.Poor access and egress to platforms (SAF)
2. Poor Access to area of work above 2m above ground or below ground may 3.Fall protection plan compiled, approved and implemented .
3.Employees not wearing required PPE whilst working at height
result in falling over/into and result in multiple injuries/fatalities(SAF). 4. Safety Officers and Supervisors to ensure that employees working at height have
and below ground . SWP - Working at Fall Risk SWP - Working at Fall Risk
3.Falling objects from elevated positions/platforms. necessary toolbags for tools and equipment
4.Employees not wearing tool bags when working at height. SSO , SSO ,
4. Injury to employees, possible fatal injuries and damage to property.(SAF) 5.All material and equipment must be lowered with tool bag / pulley system to lower
5.Openings in floors not barricaded or excavations not WRAC Communication WRAC Communication
5. Drop zone not in place. levels.
barricaded off(SAF) DSTI DSTI
9 Working at Fall Risk 6.Floor edges or slab edges without proper barriers to prevent
6. Employees could trip and fall into openings or excavations or debris or tools 6.Toeboards to be installed. Supervisors to plan during site set up and induct Possible High 18
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and equipment may fall through openings or into excavations resulting in bruises, employees.
persons from falling from height. Pre start checklist Pre start checklist
scratches, fractures and damage to equipment, possible fatalities or multiple 7.Demarcate, barricade and cover all openings to avoid unnecessary incidents.
7.Employees not wearing the correct PPE when working at Competency Certificate Competency Certificate
injuries.(SAF)
height working at heights training working at heights training
6. Employees could fall from height and cause very serious injuries or possible 8.Put kickboards on scaffold to prevent items falling off scaffolds.
8.No safety nets used to protect against falling objects.
fatality (SAF).
9.Areas below elevated work area not kept clear and clean.
7. Employees not securing safety harness catch to anchor point. Anchor point not 9.Safety officer and Supervisor to ensure rules is followed at all times.
10.All boards that make up a working platform not resting
secure or strong enough may result in multiple injuries/fatalities.(SAF). 10.Safety officer and Supervisors to ensure that before any work may commence at
squarely and evenly on accurately spaced transom supports
height that all openings and edges are securely barricaded and edge protection is
installed to prevent persons from falling from height.

SWP- Site establishment SWP- Site establishment

1.Good housekeeping should be maintained regularly on site . Survey markers Survey markers
1.Uneven work surfaces 1. Employees might trip and fall on site , stepping on thorns or any sharp objects
10 Working on site 2. Unexposed open holes or surfaces. on site while working resulting in injuries.
2. Site must be cleared and unidentified holes to me clearly marked. Possible High 13 Spotter to be in place Spotter to be in place 4 G Tshuketani (25/4/2023)
upervisors to ensure upervisors to ensure
Training on good housekeeping Training on good housekeeping

SWP- Stacking and Storage

SWP- Stacking and Storage
WRAC Communication Stacking
1.Precast culverts to be stacked correctly when delivered by supplier to site yard WRAC Communication Stacking
Collection of precast 1. Precast culverts poorly stacked causing trapping of hands or feet if culverts
2. Ensure that all precast culverts in the Laydown area is stacked correctly. Spotter to be in place
1.Poor stacking and storage practices are not correctly stacked resulting serious injuries Spotter to be in place
11 culverts from store / 2. Incorrect tools and equipment to load culverts 2. Precast culverts not loaded using correct tools and equipment can result in
3. Good housekeeping should be maintained regularly on site . Possible High 13 Supervisors to ensure
Supervisors to ensure
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Laydown area 4. Supervisor to ensure correct tools and equipment is available for the job. DSTI
very serious injuries. DSTI
PTO
PTO
Toolbox Talk
Toolbox Talk

1.Operator must monitor the load and the load indicator.

2.Stop if the load is to heavy, supervisor to monitor /lifting tackle must be marked clearly
1. When any precast culverts is being moved / lifted using any form of carnage, to ensure safe lifting.
all standard rigging procedures will be applied / culverts not being transported 3.Guide ropes to be used to balance the load / supervisor monitor .
SOP - Mobile plant,
correctly can fall, swing or be damaged causing injury and or damage to person 4.Banksman to check continuously for operations close to overhead power lines or SOP - Mobile plant,
DSTI
or plant. railway lines. DSTI
WRAC communication
2. Culverts being moved using cranes etc can swing causing injury and or 5 Procedure must be in place that no load will stay suspended in mid air if crane is WRAC communication
Toolbox Talk
damage. abandoned. Toolbox Talk
Handling the precast 1.Use of Crane truck or TLB Induction
3.Exceeding the SWL capacity, failure to check the load indicator and loading 6.Lock out procedure for crane to be implemented. Induction
2.Lifting equipment and lifting tackle Crane operator / truck driver are
12 culverts by means of a 3.Suspended loads
more than the load capacity. 7.Rigger to ensure the load is properly tied. Possible High 13 Crane operator / truck driver are to be
to be competent.
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crane truck or TLB etc 4.Lifting/ lowering of materials that are unbalanced. 8.Banksman to ensure no-one is under any load. competent.
4.Uneven surfaces / obstacles. Riggers and banks man to have
5.Leave crane or TLB unattended while load is still suspended. 9.Off-loading area / drop zone to be demarcated. Riggers and banks man to have
competency certificates.
6.Incorrect slings used could lead to loads or parts thereof falling. 10.Ensure truck outriggers are properly in place. competency certificates.
Ensure rigging study is in place
7.Drop zone not demarcated causing loads bumping into people and equipment. 11.Operator to be medically fit & must have valid competency certificates. Ensure rigging study is in place before
before anything over 5000kgs is
8.Crane truck or TLB overturning due to too heavy and unblaanced loads. anything over 5000kgs is attempted.
attempted.
8.Collapsed loads leading to property damages and potential fatal injuries. 12.20m man / machine interface implementation.
13.Operator to ensure that pre start checklist is completed
14.Spotter / flagman to be in use.

1.Spotter to be in place at all times when placing culverts. SWP - Loading and offloading SWP - Loading and offloading
1.Use of Crane truck or TLB
2.Supervisor to be present at all times and direct job being done. DSTI DSTI
2.Taking unsave position
1. Placing precast culverts into position not taking extreme caution to ensure 3.Off-loading area / drop zone to be demarcated. WRAC communication WRAC communication
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Placing Precast culverts 3.Suspended loads
safety precautions are taken which can possibly course to trap any body parts Possible High 13 Toolbox Talk Toolbox Talk 4 G Tshuketani (25/4/2023)
into position. 4.Uneven surfaces / obstacles.
in particular hands, fingers and feet causing very serious injuries. 4.20m man / machine interface implementation. Emergency Peparedness Plan Emergency Peparedness Plan
5. No spotters in place
5. Induction Training Induction Training
6. Poor supervision
Registers and Checklists Registers and Checklists

SWP - Handtools and

SWP - Handtools and Excavations
1.Spotter to be in place at all times when backfilling culverts. Excavations
DSTI
2.Supervisor to be present at all times and direct job being done. DSTI
1.Poor or no PPE 1. Backfilling the culverts trench using TLB employee may fall into trenches PTO
3.Correct type PPE to be used PTO
2.Use of substandard handtools resulting in injuries. WRAC communication
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handtools may result in injuries. Emergency Peparedness Plan
5. Correct handtools to be used for the task and to be inspected regularly Emergency Peparedness Plan
Induction Training
Induction Training
Registers and Checklists
Registers and Checklists

1.Spotter to be in place at all times when backfilling culverts. SWP - Use of compactors SWP - Use of compactors
1.High noise level
2.Supervisor to be present at all times and direct job being done. DSTI DSTI
2.Vibratory equipment
Compaction using a sit on 1. Employees can get injuries from the moving machinery especially the feet / 3.Correct type PPE to be used PTO PTO
3.Open excavations/trenches
falling with the machine , resulting to injuries . WRAC communication WRAC communication
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2. Employees exposed to dust and noise while using compacting whacker which 4.20m man / machine interface implementation.
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compactor 5. Mobile plant and equipment use
can possibly cause hearing loss and lung infections. 5. Supervisor to ensure that a rotation scheme is implemented for use of vibratory Emergency Peparedness Plan Emergency Peparedness Plan
equipment to ensure employees are not exposed for long hours on such machinery. Induction Training Induction Training
Registers and Checklists Registers and Checklists

1. Disturbance of protected species or habitat on site ,destroying natural habitat

of certain species on site. 1. Search and Rescue to be done if aware of any protected species in the area and the
2. Waste not controlled or managed on site and in site camp area , waste not Environmental Management Plan to be followed at all times as well as RoD.
sorted for recycling purposes ,waste not separated ,hazardous waste mixed with 2.All general waste to be separated by means of colour coded bins for plastic ,bottles
general waste ,waste not transported to proper and paper ,all hazardous waste to be stored in hazardous waste skip with a lid and EMP EMP
landfill sites no proof of proper waste disposal can result in soil pollution. transported to a proper landfill site proof of disposal to be on file ,all other waste to be SWP - Site establishment SWP - Site establishment
1. Site clearing operation can cause habitat destruction.
3. All plant and equipment leaks and spillages not controlled , mechanics separated in different colour bins and disposed at a municipal landfill site ,recycling to be DSTI DSTI
2. Waste generated on site and not controlled or managed on
servicing plant and equipment causing soil pollution not disposing of hazardous encouraged at all times. WRAC communication WRAC communication
site and in site camp area .
materials after plant services ,concrete spillages on site not cleaned and 3. All plant to have drip trays at all times when leaks are detected ,field mechanics to Toolbox Talk Toolbox Talk
16 Enviromental 3. All plant and equipment not properly maintained or services on
unauthorised spillages or cleaning of concrete trucks on site , refuelling of plant use drip tray's when servicing or fixing plant and equipment ,hazardous material spill kits
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site.
and vehicles on site causing diesel spills not cleared after refuelling is done can to e available on site for small to medium spillages ,all concrete and oil spillages to be Certificate of Competence Certificate of Competence
4, Supervisor not informed of possible protected areas on site.
cause sever soil pollution. cleaned immediately all hazardous waste to be controlled at the site office at hazardous Basic Fire fighting Basic Fire fighting
5. Concrete and oil spillages
4. All wetland areas or river courses not demarcated , supervisor not informed of waste skip and transported to a landfill site , no concrete trucks to be cleaned on site Induction Training Induction Training
possible protected areas on site can result in sever water pollution and after concrete pours if there are spillages it needs to be cleaned immediately. Registers and Checklists Registers and Checklists
disturbance of eco system. 4. All supervisors to have a plan in place and EMP to be discussed in toolbox meetings
5. No EMP in place; uncontrolled cleaning of concrete trucks and maintenance of of possible protected areas ,all protected areas to be fenced off
mobile plant and equipment can result in concrete and oil spillages cuasing .
damage to the environment

1. Provide rain wear / gumboots where necessary PPE for the task PPE Policy PPE Policy
SWP - Site establishment SWP - Site establishment
1. Heat exhaustion due to extreme heat . 2. Employer to Provide protection against the cold weather. Traffic management plan Traffic management plan
1. Working in extreme weather conditions e.g. wet, cold & hot
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2. Slippery conditions can cause injuries and vehicle accidents. 3.Provide drinking water / rest periods when working in extreme hot weather conditions Possible Low 5 SOP SOP 2 G Tshuketani (25/4/2023)
3. Extreme cold weather can cause frostbite. 4.Containers with water/shade DSTI DSTI
areas for rest during resting time . WRAC communication WRAC communication
5. No work during wet weather conditions Toolbox Talk Toolbox Talk

Snake and Insects awareness

Snake and Insects awareness training
training
1. Snake and poisonous insect awareness training to be given to employees that all SWP -Site establishment
1. While busy working on site they may encounter snakes which SWP -Site establishment
18 Snakes and Insects can possible harm / bite them
1. Insect, reptile or other bites causing injury, breathing problems or fatality. employees to be aware of the snakes. Possible Medium 13 DSTI
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2. Snake handler training WRAC
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Fall exposure / risk identification