Date of assessment Location Approved by:

Work activity: Installation of Interlock & Kerbstone Assessment by:

Method Statement Ref. No
Severity Likelihood Evaluation of Risk
Minor Injury 1 Very unlikely 1 Action required urgently to control the risk, further resources may be required,
12 - 25 High
Significant 2 Slightly 2 work must stop immediately
Serious 3 Feasible 3 Action required to control the risk, interim measures may be necessary in the
5 – 10 Medium
Major 4 Likely 4 short term, able to proceed with work under supervision
Fatality 5 Very likely 5
1–4 Low This represents a low risk, although control measures must be maintained

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Task step/Activity Who might be harm Control measures
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1. Preparation activities  Lack of safety  Operatives 4 3 12  All personnel shall attend site HSE 4 1 4
awareness may  Visitors induction and other required/
lead to accident  Engineers relevant trainings prior to
hazard.  Public commence the work on site.
 Interference with  Foreman and  Only competent and authorized
operational supervisors personnel to be deployed,
activity. supervisor to control the work.
 Hazard due to  All required document like PTW
operational where required must be ensure
activity. secured prior to activities kept in a
folder and display at site.

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  Ensure all equipment and operators
have 3rd party certificate and valid
vehicle registration.
 Supervisor / Foreman will give
STAART Briefing prior to start the
task and must be documented. This
shall include the method statement
and risk assessment.
 Proper coordination prior to
commencement of the activity.
 Keep work areas clean & neat, free
from rubbish & debris
 Physically inspect work areas prior to
start of work. Area shall be scanned
and out and cleared of any hazards
or potential damaged to any
properties.
 Work permit checklist has to be
completed.
 Inspect all tools to be used for the
task, do not use homemade hand
tools, use appropriate hand
protection.
2. Pre-commencement  Lack of  Operatives 4 4 16  Only qualified and experienced 4 1 4
actives competence  Visitors worker(s) shall be utilized on the
 Hazard due to  Foreman and task.
operational supervisors  If new employee is assigned,
activity. adequate close supervision shall be
ensured.
 Mandatory PPE shall be worn by all
workers and additional special PPE

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 (ear protection, respiratory Mask,
hand gloves etc shall be used
wherever its required.
 Competent supervisors and
Engineers must be available to
monitor all activities.
3. Access to workplace  Unauthorized  Operatives 4 4 16  Barricades shall be provided to keep 4 1 4
entry  Foreman and area of activities well excluded.
 Contact with Plant supervisors  Supervisor shall ensure that the
and machinery. barricades are sufficient to keep off /
Slips, trips & fall prevent unauthorized access and
vehicles.
 Adequate means of access/egress
shall be provided at all times.
 Access/egress shall be kept free
from obstruction. They must be
maintained, dry and clear of and
material storage.
 Adequate cable or hose
management.
 Personnel to adhere to specified
access/egress points.
 Pedestrian routes shall be clearly
marked and illuminated where
necessary.
 Site speed limit of 20Km/H shall be
enforced.
 Banks man shall be assigned to all
moving equipment to ensure and
safe movement around on site.
4. Shifting of Inter lock  Falling objects.  Operatives 4 3 12  Assigned competent and licensed 4 2 8

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Paver Materials to site  Failure of  Engineers telehandler operator with
using trucks and equipment and  Foreman and complete training certificate and
Telehandler accessories. supervisors license.
 Struck-by, caught-in  Check third party certificate of the
between the plant equipment if it is updated
and Equipment. including the registration.
 Pinch point injury /  Pre-start inspection of the
laceration cut equipment shall be conducted to
 Collision. ensure the condition of the
 Overturning. equipment if no sign of defects
 Impact or crush such as damage and broken.
injury.  Clear the area of access during
 Property damage. delivery of Materials.
Not secured, poorly  A banksman / Flag Man shall be
installed. present at all times when a
 Sited too high/ equipment is in operation.
overloaded.  Tie down and secure all materials
 Slip/trip. and load.
 Fire.  Conduct STARRT of all the involve
person before start the operation.
 Proper monitoring, Instructions
and supervision must be in placed
at all times.
 A route should be planned which is
free from slipping and tripping
hazards. Any obstacles will be
removed as necessary.
 Exclusion Zone shall be provided
around the delivery area.
 Adequate and safe storage shall be
ensured.
 All operatives shall be made aware

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 of all the requirement (Storage
and handling).
 Maintain good housekeeping and
material arrangement provide
sufficient lighting at all time.
 When using banding strips or
releasing banded materials, stay
clear of the strap to avoid getting
hit by the springing action of the
strap when released.
 Adequate fire protection
equipment shall be provided.
 Operatives shall wear mandatory
PPE while handling the materials.
 No load to be placed or moved
near the edge of excavation where
it is likely to cause collapse or
falling.
 Keep all material at least 3 feet
from a leading edge, other than
material specifically required for
work in process.
 Materials shall be shifted through
designated loading area provided
with adequate fall protection.
5. Loading and Offloading  Falling objects.  Operatives 4 3 12  Equipment and operators shall be 4 2 8
of Interlock Paver  Failure of  Engineers required to 3rd party certified.
Materials using equipment and  Foreman and  Riggers shall be required to be third
 Truck accessories. supervisors party certified.
 Telehandler  Struck-by, caught-in  All equipment must have valid
Mobile / Tower Cranes between the plant registration certificates

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 and Equipment.  Always follow the SWL. Do not
 Pinch point injury / overload the Equipment
laceration cut  Lifting equipment shall be placed in
 Lifting gear / a firm and solid ground by fully
Equipment failure extended outriggers.
 Unauthorized  No personnel are permitted to be in
operators
line of fire of loading/unloading
 Impact or crush operation manually or mechanically.
injury.
 Only loading of materials will take
 Property damage. place within the designated or
Not secured, poorly controlled area.
installed.
 Loading and unloading area to be
 Sited too high/ barricaded to keep off unauthorized
overloaded. operatives.
 Slip/trip.  Install signage and illumination /
lighting where necessary to highlight
and warn of hazard; Operative to be
focus on task at hand with adequate
supervision.
 All eyes must be on task during
loading and offloading
 certified Lifting equipment’s /
accessories shall be used for
unloading the materials.
 Tag line must be used to control the
load during lifting
 Lifting permit/plan shall be secure as
required prior to the beginning of
lifting operation.
 Weather condition shall be strictly
monitored.
 Only Certified lifting gears shall be
used for all lifting operations.

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 Blindside of equipment and vehicles
must be identified and operatives
must be kept away from line of fire.
 Barricades must be provided to
provide exclusion zone as required
during lifting.
 Pre-start inspection of the
equipment shall be conducted to
ensure the condition of the
equipment if no sign of defects such
as damage and broken.
 A banksman / Flag Man shall be
present at all times when a
equipment is in operation.
 Tie down and secure all materials
and load.
 Conduct STARRT of all the involve
person before start the operation.
 Proper monitoring, Instructions and
supervision must be in placed at all
times.
 A route should be planned which is
free from slipping and tripping
hazards. Any obstacles will be
removed as necessary.
 Exclusion Zone shall be provided
around the delivery / lifting area.
 All operatives shall be made aware
of all the requirement (Storage and
handling).
 Maintain good housekeeping and
material arrangement provide

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 sufficient lighting at all time.
 Adequate fire protection equipment
shall be provided.
 Operatives shall wear mandatory
PPE while handling the materials.
 No load to be placed or moved near
the edge of excavation where it is
likely to cause collapse of side of
work.
 Keep all material at least 3 feet from
a leading edge, other than material
specifically required for work in
process.
6. Survey Marking  Accidental  Operatives 4 3 12  Adequate and sufficient depth 4 1 4
exposure to  Engineers scanning device shall to be use.
energized utilities.  Foreman and  Scanning device shall be calibrated
 Injury to supervisors
and be updated as required
personnel
 Slip/Trip/fall  Operator shall be competent and
 Contact with certified to carry out the activity
Protruding steel  All personal are to maintain a high
rebars degree of vigilance while moving
around site. All work areas are
required to be kept free as far as is
reasonably practicable from trailing
cable; timbers; stones etc.
 Safe access / egress shall be
maintained and used
 Survey points needs to be verified
and scanned prior to nailing the
steel rebars.

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  Rebar caps shall be used to protect
protruding rebar’s.
7. Kerbstone and Interlock  Unauthorized entry.  Operatives 3 3 9  Work shall only commence in work 3 1 3
Installation Hit by machineries.  Engineers areas that have been accepted by
7.1 Interface with other  Foreman and other contractors and work crews
traders or contractor supervisors  Exclusion zones shall be provided
while conducting task. around work areas and post relevant
signage.
 Adequate clearance must be
maintained with machineries use by
other contractors.
 Safe means of access and egress
should be provided.
 Do not block the vehicle and
emergency access routes.
7.2 Sub-grade  Falling objects.  Operatives 4 4 16  Conduct Toolbox Talk /STARRT Card 4 1 4
Preparation activity by  Failure of  Foreman and Briefing of all the involve person
using equipment and supervisors before start the operation.
 Dump truck accessories.
 Completed Mark-outs of all nearby
 Grader  Collapse.
utilities prior to start the activity.
 Roller  Collision with plant
Compactor and Equipment.  All equipment in use shall be
 Overturning. inspected and 3rd party certified
 Impact or crush also all operators shall be have valid
injury. equipment license and 3rd party
 Property damage. certification.
Pinch point  Assigned competent and licensed
injury/hazards.
driver with valid driving license.
 Check third party certificate of the
equipment if it is updated including
the registration.
 Pre-start inspection of the

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 equipment shall be conducted to
ensure the condition of the
equipment if no sign of defects such
as damage and broken.
 All mobile plant & vehicles shall be
routinely maintained and serviced.
 Daily inspection checklist shall be
maintained for all equipment in use.
 Records shall be retained on site for
review on request.
 Clear the area of access during
delivery of Materials.
 Pedestrian Movements shall be
minimized near the equipment
movement area.
 A banksman / Flag Man shall be
present at all times when an
equipment is in operation.
 Proper monitoring, Instructions and
supervision must be in placed at all
times.
 A route should be planned which is
free from slipping and tripping
hazards. Any obstacles will be
removed as necessary.
 Exclusion Zone shall be provided
around the Sub-grade Preparation
area.
7.3 Work with vibrating  Lower back pain.  Operatives 3 3 9  Select the lowest vibration tool that 3 1 3
machine.  Motion sickness.  Foreman and is suitable and can do the work

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 Plate compactor  Bone damage. supervisors efficiently.
 Roller compactor  Air Pollution.  Operatives are trained and
 Noise. competent in the task.
 Vibratory fatigue.  Train workers about vibration
(HAVS).
hazards, including information about
sources of vibration exposure, early
signs and symptoms of HAVS, and
work practices for limiting exposure.
 Job rotation will ensure that workers
are limited to time spent on tasks
that expose them to hand-arm
vibration.
 Supervision ensuring that Equipment
and processes are being carried out
correctly using correct force and
posture.
 Training of workers on the risks
associated with vibration and the
symptoms.
 Health surveillance to all workers
exposed on vibration.
 Appropriate PPE (Goggles, Ear Plugs,
Heavy Duty Hand Gloves) to be
supplied and worn as identified.
 Exclusion Zone Shall be proved.
7.4 Manual Handling of  Sprains and strains,  Operatives 3 3 9  Team lifting shall be utilized to 3 1 3
the materials. impact injury,  Foreman and reduce the exposure while
lacerations supervisors conducting manual handling.
 Impact on health of
 Operatives are trained and
persons generally.

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 competent in the task.
 Provide mechanical aids, such as
trolleys, wheelbarrows or tail lifts to
help handling materials.
 Conduct awareness training on
manual handling activity.
 Health surveillance to all workers
exposed on manual handling.
 Ensure proper postures are adopted
in manual handling loads through
appropriate training and
supervision.
 Avoid the need for excessive
repetitive handling of loads by re-
scheduling the job.
 Assign adequate manpower
(teamwork) for lifting heavy loads.
The team should be properly
selected and well-coordinated.
 Heavier or frequently used items to
be stored/placed at a position where
requires the least effort in handling
e.g. at waist height.
 PPE to be issued, recorded,
monitored and replaced where
appropriate.
7.5 Use of Power tools Electrocution.  Operatives 3 3 9  All power tools must be inspected 3 1 3
such as:  Electrical shock or  Foreman and and PAT tested and Monthly color
 Grinder / Disc Cutter burns, fire explosion. supervisors coded.
 Blower Machine  Cuts and abrasions,
 Power tools must be used by

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 flying objects, trained/competent personnel.
entanglement.  Ensure power tools have no signs of
 Noise defected such as broken casing and
 Dust cuts of wiring and damage sockets.
 Defect /damaged tools must be
removed from work area.
 Electrical equipment must always be
operated in accordance with
manufacturers' instructions.
 Electrical cables and plugs should be
regularly visually inspected by the
user for damage.
 Electrical Cables shall be routed
properly by providing cable stands.
 Tools must be fitted with safety
guards and Handles
 Ensure trained employees are
deployed for the task or activities.
 Appropriate PPE to be supplied and
worn as identified.
 Adequate Ventilation shall be
provided
 cutting and trimming of the
interlocks, cutting of blocks shall be
conducted in a separate area
provided with adequate barricading
to prevent unauthorized personnel
entry.
 Allow sufficient space to work safely.
 All tools to be appropriately stored
to avoid damage.
 Do not worn loose clothing while

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 operating the Machine.
 PTW shall be followed.
 Fire Extinguishers / Fire Wardens
must be in Place.
7.6 Use of Power  Slip, Trip & Fall  Operatives 4 3 12  Provide TOOL BOX TALK of all 4 1 4
Generator and Tower Hazards.  Foreman and workers involve in the activity.
Lights  Environmental supervisors  All portable electrical equipment
Hazards. must be tested for electrical safety
 Fuel spillages, soil at correct intervals and labelled with
contamination.
the date of the test.
 Electrical Hazards.
 Electrical cables and plugs should be
 Exposed to toxic
regularly visually inspected by the
fumes
user for damage.
 Shock, burn,
 Equipment shall be place on firm
electrocution & fire.
ground with proper out rigger
 Unauthorised
supports.
maintenance
 Electrical equipment must always be
operated in accordance with
manufacturers' instructions.
 Equipment Shall be properly earthed
to ground.
 Smoking / Hot Work activity is
strictly prohibited in equipment
area.
 Equipment shall be provided with
drip tray and spill kit
 Task specific PPE shall be used while
working with the equipment. (safety
goggles, protective clothing, Rubber
hand gloves etc.)
 Authorized personnel only allowed
to conduct equipment maintenance.
 Equipment shall be Switched out

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 while conducting the fueling.
 Avoid Soil contamination.
 Spillage needs to be clean
immediately and disposed as per the
waste disposal procedure.
7.7 Chemical Handling.  Slip, Trip & Fall  Operatives 4 3 12  All operatives should be aware of 4 1 4
Hazards.  Foreman and MSDS for proper handling and
(Cement mortar and  Environmental supervisors storage of hazardous chemicals.
Refueling of diesel on Hazards.  Pre-start brief should be conducted
Tower lights and  Fuel spillages, soil and operatives shall be COSHH
Generators). contamination. trained.
 Electrical Hazards.  Ensure suitable and sufficient fire
 Shock, burn, extinguisher in place.
electrocution & fire.  Sufficient and suitable size of spill kit
 Silicon Dust. shall be placed and proper
hazardous waste management
disposal should be communicated to
all operatives.
 Area should be barricaded with
safety and warning signs.
 Carful supervision required at the
time of fuel filling operation.
Appropriate funnel should be used.
 Ensure nobody will eat at the area of
activity where hazardous fluids are
present.
 Smoking / Hot Work activity is
strictly prohibited in flammable
storage areas
 Task specific PPE shall be used on
handling hazardous chemicals
(safety goggles, protective clothing,
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  Equipment shall be Switched out
while conducting the fueling.
 Avoid Soil contamination.
 Spillage needs to be clean
immediately and disposed as per the
waste disposal procedure.
7.8 Use of Hand Tools Damaged and Poor  Operatives 3 2 6  All tools to be maintained in good 3 1 3
such as: Condition of the Hand  Foreman and condition.
 Hammer Tools. supervisors  No make shift/homemade tools shall
 Hydraulic Splitter  Cuts, Abrasion.
be permitted to use.
 Hand Trowel Repetitive Motion
Injuries.  All damaged tools to be removed
 Hand shovel
 Sprit Level  Flying particles from use immediately.
 All tools to be inspected by the user
prior to use.
 All tools to be appropriately stored
to avoid damage.
 Appropriate PPE to be supplied and
worn as identified.
 Select the correct Tools for the task.
7.9 Using Grinder / Disc Hearing loss.  Operatives 3 3 9  Most work is restricted to short 3 1 3
Cutter  Prolong exposure  Foreman and duration.
can cause supervisors  Use Sound-dampening tools where
 Noise permanent disability available.
damage to eardrum.  Appropriate PPE to be supplied and
worn as identified.
 Noise monitoring to be carried out
for tasks and equipment that fall
outside the scope of short duration.
 Continue/explosive to high noise
level shall be provided.
 Hearing protection to be worn for all

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 equipment that exceeds levels of
85db.

 Always wear personal protection

 Exposure to dust 3 3 9 equipment such as (Safety googles 3 1 3
 Dust may cause breathing and a respiratory mask).
difficulty and  ensure adequate ventilation.
irritation to  Use correct type of cutting disc shall
be used.
respiratory
 caution signages shall be provided.
functions, eyes or  Job rotation will ensure that workers
skins. are limited to time spent on tasks
that expose them to dust.
 Supervision ensuring that tools and
processes are being carried out
correctly using correct force and
posture.
 Training of workers on the risks
associated with dust and the
symptoms.
8. Housekeeping.  Slip, trip and fall.  Operatives 3 3 9  Make sure the area is safe before 3 1 3
 Cut, serious injury.  Foreman and starting Housekeeping activity.
 Environmental supervisors  Assign workers specifically for
pollution.
cleaning.
 Dust
 Workers tasked with sweeping the
area will be instructed to take their
time sweeping and make an effort to
keep dust down while completing
this task.
 waste shall be removed from the
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 designated waste disposal area.
 Implement proper housekeeping to
the work area.
 Materials shall be properly arranged
to avoid slip/fall
9. Night Work Activities Night shifts disrupt the  Operatives 3 2 6  Illumination shall be provided. 3 1 3
internal body clock  Foreman and  Operatives shall be trained regarding
and night workers are supervisors night shift.
likely to suffer from
 Night shift work Permit shall be
 Sleep loss.
 Disrupted sleep. obtained.
 Fatigue.  Permanent night shifts should be
Ill health and disrupts avoided where possible.
family and social life.  Try to find alternatives to night work
for those workers who cannot adapt
to it.
 Moving more and sitting less is
always important, even during
nighttime work.
 Provide workers with information
about the risks of night work.
 In accordance with the provisions of
the project Night Work plan, ensure
a health assessment is made
available at regular intervals to night
workers.
10. Adverse Weather  Heat stress,  Operatives 3 2 6  Conduct heat stress management 3 1 3
condition. exhaustion,  Engineers training to aware all the workers on
 Exposure to extreme Asthma or  Foreman and what to during summer season.
Temperature. heat stroke. supervisors
 Adequate breaks as per the Qatar
 Summer/winter/Rain  Cough, colds

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 and flu. labour law requirements.
 Slippery  Follow the flag system & heat index
surfaces system.
caused by
 Use appropriate PPE’s such as dust
heavy rain.
Heavy wind. mask and etc. in a dusty area and
wear comfortable clothing.
 Provide suitable drinking water for
the worker with anti-dehydration
powder and individual water
container for the workers.
 Provide mess hall with good
ventilation.
 Provide rest shelter for the workers.
 Use suitable clothing that fit in
during winter season.
 Provide awareness on what to do in
case of winter season.

PPE’s Requirement
Hard Helmet Hand Gloves (Leather/Rubber) Full Body Harness Hi-Vis Vest

Safety Glasses / Goggles Safety Shoes Gum Boots Rubber Gloves

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Lifting Permit Safety Signs Light/Hard Barricading Equipment Certificates
Supervision Banksman / Flag Man Exclusion zone Lifting Plan
COSHH assessment

RISK ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY

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NAME JOB TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

HSE Engineer

APPROVED BY
NAME JOB TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

HSE Manager

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