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Risk
· TBT/DSTI shall be conducted by the
foreman/
· Unauthorized, untrained · Cuts safety officer prior to work commencement Low
1. Prepare work area workers · Abrasions 2 A L · Task specific safety training to be provided (ALARP)
· Authorized personnel to undertake the job
· Daily safety inspection should be carried
and
eliminate the hazard.
• Prior to start obtain all relevant approval from
traffic department in connection to the use of
road.
• Collision with vehicles/ • Trained and experienced operator/ driver and
fixed installations. • Fatality banks men shall be appointed for the activity. Low
Traffic and road • Poor identification • Property damage 4 B M • Public vehicles and transport to be restrict to (ALARP)
2. management • Unauthorized/ untrained • Fracture enter the work area and proper alternative way
operator/ driver, banks men • Penalty/ to be provided.
• Poor access for vehicle compensation • Flagman to be positioned to the areas wherever
• Public movement required.
• Close supervision to be done at all times.
• Restricted to unauthorized and public to enter
the area.
• Warning sign boards to be placed and area to
be well barricaded.
• High visibility vest to be provided to flagman
to increase visibility.
• Unauthorized, Untrained •Pre check to be carried out by the operator prior
Workers • Fatality to start the work to ensure that no hydraulic
Unloading and shifting • Lifting failure. • Fractures leaks, or other visible damages seen. M
3. of cooling tower unit • Unsafe lifting. • Property damage 4 C H • Ensure the crane, forklift, lifting equipment’s, (ALARP)
and accessories with • Swinging of material • Injury to personal lifting tools and tackles shall have valid third
using crane or forklift • Damaged sling/wire rope or • Sprain and strain party certificates and the operators has valid
a chain • Crush license and approved 3rd party certificate.
• Poor maintenance of vehicle • Cuts • Trained and third party certified riggers shall be
• Over turn provided.
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Risk
• Over load • Unit offloading and shifting procedure shall
• Poor communication be followed by as per manufacturer
• Poor lighting recommendation.
• Spreader bar shall be used for lifting of cooling
tower as recommended by manufacturer.
• Colour coded system shall be implemented to
all lifting gears as per the month.
• Use taglines to control the loads.
• The crane must be stopped when the wind
speed exceeds 38km/hr.
• Never exceed the SWL marked on the crane.
• All loads shall be secured prior to lifting.
·Vehicle not to be left unattended at site (ie,to
be switch off mode if required and keys
removed)
·Vehicle routes kept free of obstructions (with
spillages being cleaned up promptly)
• Ensure that there is no obstruction around the
lifting radius.
• The crane and trucks inspection shall be
conducted periodically and record maintained.
• Weather conditions shall be forecasted prior to
start of lifting of chiller units.
• Adequate lighting shall be provided for the
work location.
• Barrication and warning signs shall be
provided for the area where lifting operation is
carried out restrict to unauthorized entry.
• Appropriate PPE shall be worn (Reflective
vest, cover all, helmet, shoe.)
Installation of cooling • Untrained, unauthorized • Cut and abrasion · Authorized personnel to undertake the job Low
4. tower unit and Workers • Back Injuries 3 C M ∙Work location shall be inspected by (ALARP)
accessories • Sharp edges • Fatigue concerned supervisor / foreman.
• Unsafe posture • Fractures

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No. Hazards Identified
(Generic & Task)
• Crush
• Slip, trip and fall
∙ Unauthorized, untrained
workers
5. Stacking and Storing · Material fall from height
• Improper stacking
• Collapse of materials
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Risks Involved Residual
Initial Control Measures
(People & Property) Severity Probability Risk
Risk
• Musculoskeletal • Close supervision to be done at all times
Injuries • Materials shall not be kept in walkways and to
the edges.
· Deploy enough number of personnel for
material lifting shall be appointed to the task
depending upon the distance.
• Manufacturer recommendation shall be
followed during the installation
•Proper communication to be maintained
between the workers while doing the
installation
• Maintain a good housekeeping to prevent from
slip, trip, and fall hazards.
• Emergency procedure shall be briefed to all
personnel prior to start the activity.
• Emergency evacuation plan shall be readily
available according to site condition and briefed
to the workforce prior to start.
• Safe and obstruction free access for working
personnel’s shall be maintained all the time
during the activity.
• Trained first aider, fire warden and emergency
vehicle to be available at the site during the
activity.
• Emergency contact numbers shall be displayed
at work location for easy communication
• PPE to be worn at all times( Gloves, goggles,
mask, helmet, shoe, vest, overall)
• Crush · If the material is too heavy, use hydraulic
· Cut and abrasion trolley to shift the material. Low
· Damage to 3 B M · All materials shall be stored below 2 meters (ALARP)
property height.
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• No materials shall be stored at work place, only
required quantity to be taken for the job.
• Personnel protective equipment must be worn
at all time during the activity. (Helmet, shoe,
vest, coverall, gloves, goggles, mask.)
·Use mechanical aids such as trolley etc.
· Any lifting tasks shall be carried out by
persons those physically capable to do so.
· Incorrect lifting of loads · Back Injuries · Deploy enough number of personnel for
· Sharp edges. · Cut to finger lifting
6. Manual Handling · Placing the object while · Strain depending upon the type of load to be lifted. Low
fingers underneath. • Musculoskeletal 3 C M • Load not to be lifted above your shoulder (ALARP)
• Slip/trip/fall ( same level ) Injuries height
• Unsafe posture • Keep your fingers away from pinch point
while placing the load.
• Materials shall not be carried through
Pedestrian access.
• Area shall be illuminated with adequate
lighting.
· Appropriate personal protective equipment’s
shall be used while manual handling of
materials and loads.
• Openings in the roof must be securely covered
or guarded.
• Unauthorized/ • Keep walkways free of obstacles, tools and
Untrained workers • Fatality equipment Low
7. Working on roofs • Slip, trip and fall • Fracture 4 B M • Trained rigger shall be appointed to control the (ALARP)
• Material Fall from • Sprain and strain lifting operation at roof.
height • Rigger to be observe and note other activities
• Abnormal weather within the crane operating area.
• Poor communication • Rigger shall be given alert by whistle that no
person are below the load whilst lifting is in
progress.
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• Covering or guarding may be removed to allow
the passage of men or material, it must be
replaced immediately after that operation.
• Restricted to work on roof in abnormal weather
condition. ( ie., wet, windy and hot )
· Close supervision shall be done at all times.
• Area shall be barricaded and provide signage
• Appropriate PPE shall be worn at all times.
• Use right tools for the job
• Defective tools should not be issued or used
to perform the task, to be checked by store
• Slip, trip and fall keeper
Use of Hand tools • Damaged / worn out hand • Fatigue • Don’t extend the spanner by using a pipe as Low
8. ( Hack saw, torch tools • Trigger finger 3 C M an extension bar (ALARP)
wrench, hammer ) • Flying objects • Cuts and abrasions •Hand tools shall be free from oil, grease & etc.
∙ Mushroom Heads • Chisel’s head shall have safety cap to avoid
• Using incorrect type finger injury.
• Never use a file as a lever
• Never use a screw driver as a chisel
• Use eye/ face protection when there is flying
materials hazard, wear gloves while required to
protect the hands
• Defective equipment  Hearing losses • PTW shall be applied and obtained prior to
 Electricity  Eye injury start, If spark producing activity is performed.
9. Use of power tools  Improper use of  Crushing • Operators must be having their training card.
(Grinder, Pipe cutter, equipment  Back injury · Defective tools should not be issued or used to M
drill )  Poor maintenance  Burns 3 C M perform a task. (ALARP)
 Untrained workers  Electrocution • Monthly inspection should be carried out by the
 Flying object  Ringing in the electrician and record to be kept at the store.
 Noise and vibration ear / Deafness · All portable power tools should be fitted with
 Fire adequate fuse protection either in the tool body
 Dust or in its electrical plug.
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Risk
• Don’t lay the cables around the access way, it
should be routed properly.
• Industrial distribution board and socket only
shall be used at site.
• No joints shall be made in electrical cable.
• Cable hangers shall be used to avoid the
direct contact of power tools cable with the
scaffolding members.
• Electrical connection shall be routed through
ELCB only ( Eg. 30ma )
· Tools should be stored and maintained in
good working condition.
· Appropriate PPE Should be use ( Goggles,
Mask, Ear plug, Gloves, Shoe, Helmet, Overall,
Vest )
• PTW to be applied and obtained prior to start,
If spark producing activity is performed
• Certified person only undertake the welding
job.
• Fire •Electric Shock • Calibrated gauges only to be used.
• Untrained, Unauthorized •Burns • All Flammable /combustible materials should Low
10. Welding/ brazing work Worker •Skin Effect 4 C H be removed from the area where welding & gas (ALARP)
• Improper lighting •Eye Injury cutting operations are carried out.
• Inadequate ventilation •Property damage • Fire blankets should be used to contain sparks
and molten metal’s within the floor and should
not be allowed to fall from height.
• Close supervision to be done at all times.
•Flash back arrestor to be installed for the
cylinder
• Gauges of cylinders to be functional to ensure
the pressure variation inside the cylinder.
• Hoses should be of approved type and should
be free and hose checklist to be maintained.
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No. Hazards Identified
(Generic & Task)
• Person/ material falling from
height
11. Use of ladder/ scaffold • Over reaching
• Over loading
• Obstructing the access way
• Slippery or uneven surface
• Overhead structure and cable
• Untrained, unauthorized
Workers
• Collapse of scaffold
Risks Involved Residual
Initial Control Measures
(People & Property) Severity Probability Risk
Risk
•Empty cylinder to be identified and stored
separately.
•Fire extinguishers to be made available.
∙Area to be restricted to unauthorized personnel.
• Adequate lighting and ventilation to be
Provided.
• Warning signs and boards should be provided
And area to be well barricaded
·Appropriate PPE Should use ( Face shield,
Dust
mask, Goggles, Gloves, Shoe, Helmet, Overall,
Vest )
• Visual inspection should be carried out before
use (i.e., hand rails, toe board, on the platform
and any opening are there).
• Only trained scaffolders shall be involved in
• Sprain and strain erection & dismantling activities. Low
• Fracture 3 C M • The ladder should extend minimum one meter (ALARP)
• Spinal cord damage from the top for safe movement
• Musculoskeletal • Do not erect in slippery, uneven surface
Injury • Should be set up with a 4 vertical to 1
• Fatality horizontal slope ( 4:1 )
• Step ladder must fully open and lock the
devices as per manufacturer recommendations.
• Do not work from the top of two rungs of step
ladders.
• Remember the 3 point contact.
• Ladder shall be used for short duration works
Only limited to 15 min.
• Colour code system shall be implemented.
• Do not stack materials on to the scaffold.
• Keep walkways free of obstacles, tools and
equipment.
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Risk
• Work at height is restricted during adverse
weather condition.
• Adequate lighting shall be provided while
working at night.
• Safety harness shall be used above 2mtr height
and anchored in above shoulder height at all
time.
∙ Dehydration ∙ Employees shall be trained about heat Low
12. Working in hot ∙ Heat Stress · Sunburn 2 B M stress symptoms & first aid measures. (ALARP)
weather · Skin Cancer · Avoid highly physical tasks during the hottest
part of the day.
· Isotonic drinks to be provided.
• Provide sufficient rest breaks based on the
humidity & temperature conditions
• Heat stress management plan shall developed
and implement during the activity.
· Work notification to be applied and obtained
∙ Poor illumination ∙ Fatality prior to start the night work from contractor. Low
13. While working at night · Slip/trip/fall • Cuts 3 B M · Proper illumination to be provided (ALARP)
shift · light post to be secured from fall
· Proper cable management system to be
Followed
· All materials to be staged in proper manner
without obstacles

· General housekeeping, Remove all surface,

· Poor housekeeping unwanted waste materials from the building Low
14. Work Completion · Slip/trip/fall · Fire 2 A L · All necessary precautions will be adopted to (ALARP)
prevent fire
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RISK MATRIX
Probability
A B C D E
Improbable Remote Occasional
Probable Frequent
Severity People Assets Environment Reputation 1 in 100,000 1 in 10,000 1 in 1000
1 in 100 years 1 in 10 years
Years Years years
Multiple
fatalities or
Extensive International
5-Catatrophic permanent Massive effect
damage impact
total
disabilities
Single
fatalities or
4-Severe permanent
Major
Major effect National impact
High Risk
damage
total
disabilities
Major injury
Local Considerable
Medium Risk
3-critical or health Localised effect
effects
damage impact (ALARP)
Minor
Minor
2-Marginal injury or Minor effect Minor impact
damage
health effects
Slight injury
Slight
1-Negligble or health
Damage
Slight effect Slight impact Low Risk
effects

3-E
HIGH 4-C,D,E
5-B,C,D,E
1-D,E
2-B,C,D,E
3-A,B,C,D
MEDIUM 4-A,B
5-A
LOW 1-A,B,C
2A