HSE Risk Assessment for Pipe Laying PROJECT: Contract: RM

12B
Risk Rating Risk Risk Rating Risk Responsible
Without With Controls
No Hazard Consequence Level Prevention Level Person
Controls Measures
Measures

L S RR L S RR

Delivery and Injury to

1 unloading of persons 5 4 20 ER  Provide secure stockpile area for Site Engineer
pipes generally pipes and fittings. MR ,Supervisor ,
move/roll or  Unload and stack pipes strictly in 5 1 5 Foreman ,Op
be tampered accordance with the erator
with by manufacturers’ recommendations safety
others (contact manufacturer for Officer
recommendations where
necessary).

 Provide the appropriate fencing

2 Pipes and Lifting injury and/or barricades as per site risk Site
fittings Swinging load 5 3 15 ER assessment. 3 1 3 LR engineer,
 Apply appropriate signage and supervisor,
pedestrian control. foreman
 Devise and implement system for
site inspection and security.
 Ensure security and equipment
suitable to minimize vandalism.
3 Vehicular Vehicular 2 2 4 MR Exercise caution, use flashing lights 1 2 2 LR site Engineer
Access Accident and dipped head lights, be aware of ,Supervisor ,
surroundings. Adhere to site speed Foreman
limits. Plant will not divert from safety
identified access routes. Officer
4 Traffic Personal injury 5 2 10 HR Traffic Control Plan (TCP) as per RTA 3 1 3 LR site Engineer
to members of regulations. ,Supervisor ,
the public,  Keep area clean & clear of Foreman
contractors and obstacles. safety
employees Officer
Vehicle
Accidents.
5 Inadequate Slips, trips and 2 2 4 MR Conduct site inspection to ensure 2 1 2 LR site Engineer
access/egress falls, abrasions, access/egress is adequate for the ,Supervisor ,
strains and task activities. Foreman
sprains; manual safety
handling Officer
injuries such as
back damage
6 Existing  Unknown, 1 3 3 LR  Exercise caution. Wear PPE, 1 2 2 LR site Engineer
Contaminati suspected low maintain personal hygiene ,Supervisor ,
on on-Site standards. Foreman
safety
Officer
7 Risk Arising  Other site 1 3 3 LR  Exercise caution, use vehicles 1 2 2 LR site Engineer
from 3rd plant with flashing lights and dipped head ,Supervisor ,
Parties movements lights. Be aware of surroundings and Foreman
other site plant movements. safety
Officer

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 PROJECT: Contract: RM 12B
Risk Rating Risk Risk Responsible
No Hazard Consequence Without Level Prevention Risk Rating Leve Person
Controls With Controls l
Measures Measures

L S RR L S RR

-Only certified operator shall be

allowed to operate any type of
construction equipment
-Excavator shall not travel
-Delays in underneath the OHPL or telephone site Engineer
Flooding of specific works lines without the aid of a banks man ,Supervisor ,
8 excavations - damage to or competent person in the work Foreman
Adjacent 3 5 15 ER area 3 1 3 LR safety Officer
structures and - Warning signs shall be posted
services -Goal posts shall be erected from
non –conducting material
-Toolbox shall be given to operators
( overhead power lines )
-Site engineer must be on site
Hands/ -Injury to 1 4 4 MR -Area drawings to be checked to 1 4 4 MR Site
Finger personnel establish underground services engineer,
9 injuries - -Necessary excavation permits from supervisor,
local authority foreman
safety Officer
 Determine location of site Engineer
underground services. ,Supervisor ,
 If underground power cables are Foreman ,Op
located in the vicinity, exercise erator
Overhead & extreme care while excavating. safety Officer
underground Electrocution 5 3 15 ER  Consider any restriction on kinds 5 1 5 MR
10 power cables of tools and equipment that
may be required. Consult with
Engineer and comply with
requirements.
 Locate and keep clear of
overhead services (3m up to
132kv, 6m over 132kv up to
330kv).
 If distances cannot be
maintained, plant operator and
observer must be trained and
assessed as competent in crane
and plant electrical safety.
 Check Authority records for
location of services.
 If in doubt use experience service
locators. site Engineer
 When using hand prodders to 3 1 3 LR ,Supervisor ,
11 Gas mains Explosion 5 3 15 ER locate pipes, prodders must never Foreman
be driven in to the ground by safety Officer
hammers or other implements.
 “Pot holing” techniques.
 Extreme care to be exercised
when working near gas mains.
 No smoking or mobile phone use
within defined radius.

Project : contract R M 12 B
Risk Risk Responsible

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No Hazard Consequence Risk Rating Level Prevention Risk Rating Leve Person
Without With Controls l
Controls Measures
Measures

L S RR L S RR

 Maintain good housekeeping (remove site

debris, trip hazards, site tidiness). Engineer ,Supe
 Select locations to minimize potential rvisor ,Forema
Sloping Falling, rolling 3 2 6 MR for movement. 3 1 3 LR n
12 ground objects  Stack materials at level below safety Officer
excavation.
 Appropriate plant chosen for sloping
ground.
 Secure/retain potential falling/rolling
objects.
13  Pipes may  Injury to 4 3 12 HR  Provide secure stockpile area for pipes MR
move/roll or persons and fittings.
be tampered generally  Unload and stack pipes strictly in
with by accordance with the manufacturers’
others recommendations (contact
manufacturer for recommendations
where necessary).
 Minimize height of pallets / stockpile.
Secure pipes to prevent movement
irrespective of slope of surface, secure
pipes to prevent movement e.g. sand
bags, star pickets, and place against
fixed objects which will prevent the
movement of pipes.
 Orientate/select position to minimize
potential for movement e.g. place
pipes normal to slope of ground. Place
pipes in secure compound if site left
unattended.
 Minimize waiting time for pipes on site
prior to laying. Identify high risk or
unsuitable stringing locations in
advance, e.g. sloping or soft ground.
 Ensure availability of sand/gravel
bags/pegs/timber or other suitable
materials for retaining or securing
pipes
14  Pipes and  Lifting injury 3 2 6 MR  Correct manual handling techniques. 3 1 3 LR site
fittings Swinging load  Use mechanical aids where possible. Engineer ,Supe
 Maintain control of loads when lifting rvisor ,Forema
& moving. n ,Operator
 Carry pipes close to ground while safety Officer
moving providing mechanical aid is
used.
15  Misuse of  Fire/Explosion 3 3 9 HR  Care to be taken when refueling 3 1 3 LR site
equipment/ machinery with petrol to ensure Engineer ,Supe
fire hazards engines aren’t running and there are rvisor ,Forema
no naked flames in the vicinity n ,Operator
 . Oxy Acetylene and gas equipment safety Officer
must be used strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s safe operating
procedures.
 All personnel working on the site are
to be trained in the correct operation
of the tools and equipment they are
using.
 All tools and equipment are to be
serviceable and in safe condition.
 All electrical tools are to be fitted with
current test tags.
 Fire extinguishers are to be located on
site.

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