cable laying
NR - Approval not requiredReference: RA-2026-hA8AvJP6
Total Activities
12
High Risk
2
Medium Risk
10
Low Risk
0
📄 Method Statement
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Task Risk Assessment Worksheet
Project
132 kv cable works
Client
Taqa
Consultant
Green
Main Contractor
El Sewdy
Subcontractor
Heliopolis
Activity
cable laying
Assessors
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Project Manager
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HSE Engineer
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Project Manager
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Civil Engineer
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HSE Engineer
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Risk Assessment Matrix
| SN | Activity | Hazard | Consequence | Groups Exposed | Controls | Initial Risk | Additional Controls | Residual Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete HDPE Duct Infill | 1. Vehicle movement and traffic hazards 2. Manual handling during loading/unloading 3. Uneven ground conditions | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | 1. Implement traffic management plan 2. Designated walkways 3. Mandatory PPE 4. Speed limit enforcement |
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3
×
S
3
9
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1. Comply with ADOSH SF CoP 27.0 2. Daily vehicle inspection 3. Toolbox talk |
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2
×
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2
4
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| 2 | Site mobilization and setup of temporary | Passing high-speed public traffic and moving site vehicles | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | Approved TTM plan, high-visibility clothing (Class 3), physical water-filled/concrete barriers, advanced warning signs, and trained flagmen. |
P
3
×
S
3
9
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Deployment of Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA) and enforcement of reduced speed limit zone in coordination with local traffic authorities. |
P
2
×
S
2
4
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| 3 | Trench excavation and sub-surface ground preparation | Accidental strike on existing buried live electrical cables or gas utilities | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | Utility mapping review, CAT & Genny cable avoidance scanning, and manual trial pits (pot-holing) prior to mechanical excavation. |
P
3
×
S
3
9
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Mandatory Permit to Dig system, use of insulated hand tools near identified utilities, and continuous competent supervision. |
P
2
×
S
2
4
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| 4 | Uncoiling, handling, and positioning HDPE pipe | Sudden release of stored mechanical spring energy in coiled HDPE pipe | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | Use of specialized pipe reeler/uncoiler frame, controlled strap cutting procedures, and establishing exclusion zones. |
P
3
×
S
3
9
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Mandatory deployment of safety restraints/bands before unstrapping and wearing high-impact resistant safety glasses and gloves. |
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×
S
2
4
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| 5 | HDPE pipe jointing via electrofusion and | High-temperature heating elements, hot molten plastic, and portable electrical generators | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | Certified welding equipment, RCD-protected generators, heat-resistant safety gloves, and portable fire extinguishers nearby. |
P
3
×
S
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9
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Hot Work Permit implementation, provision of localized exhaust ventilation or respiratory protection (FFP3) in confined areas. |
P
2
×
S
2
4
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| 6 | Entry into underground chambers and manholes | Hazardous atmosphere (oxygen deficiency, toxic gases like H2S/methane), engulfment, or fall from height | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | Confined Space Entry Permit, pre-entry 4-gas atmospheric testing, forced air ventilation, and tripod rescue system with harness. |
P
3
×
S
3
9
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Continuous multi-gas monitoring during entry, dedicated trained top-person/standby monitor, and verified emergency rescue plan. |
P
2
×
S
2
4
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| 7 | Mechanical winch pulling of HDPE sub-ducts | High-tension winch wire snap, rotating capstans, and pinch/nip points | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | Properly rated winching wire with calibrated weak-link swivel, emergency stop switches, and safety guards over rotating parts. |
P
3
×
S
3
9
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Integrated load monitoring with automatic shut-off at peak tension limits and strict exclusion zones along the tension line. |
P
2
×
S
2
4
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| 8 | Duct proving (mandrel testing) and air | Uncontrolled high-pressure compressed air release and projectile ejection of foam pig or mandrel | Personal injury, property damage | Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public | Calibrated pressure relief valves, secure containment/catcher cage at receiving duct end, clear exclusion zone enforcement. |
P
3
×
S
3
9
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Mandatory Pressure Testing Permit, full-face protection shields for operators, and calibrated double-gauge manifolds. |
P
2
×
S
2
4
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| 9 | Cable Drum Transportation, Loading, and Unloading | Unstable drum, mechanical crane/forklift failure, improper rigging | Crushing injuries, severe physical trauma, equipment damage, fatality | Riggers, crane operators, banksmen, site personnel | Utilize certified lifting equipment and color-coded slings; employ competent/certified riggers; establish drop zone barricades; inspect drum spindles prior to lift. |
P
4
×
S
4
16
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Mandatory use of tag lines to control load swing; formal Lift Plan approval by HSE Manager before execution. |
P
2
×
S
3
6
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| 10 | Trench Excavation and Ground Preparation for Direct Burial | Striking underground live utilities, collapse of trench side walls | Electrocution, gas explosion, engulfment, suffocation, severe injury | Excavator operators, ground workers, utility surveyors | Issue Permit to Work (PTW); perform CAT and Genny cable avoidance scan; dig trial pits manually; shore or bench trenches deeper than 1.2 meters. |
P
4
×
S
5
20
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Enforce 1-meter safe distance hand-digging rule around identified services; continuous gas monitoring in deep trenches. |
P
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×
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4
8
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| 11 | Cable Drum Setup and Jack Elevation | Unstable ground, drum jack collapse, uncontrolled rotation of drum | Pinch injuries, foot crushing, structural tipping, fractures | Cable laying technicians, mechanical crew | Position drum jacks on level, compacted ground with steel outrigger plates; inspect jack hydraulic systems; use properly rated spindle bars. |
P
3
×
S
4
12
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Fit mechanical drum braking systems; enforce safety footwear with metatarsal protection. |
P
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| 12 | Manual Handling and Physical Cable Pulling | Overexertion, awkward posture, sharp edges along trench/tray route | Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), spinal strain, severe lacerations, pinch injuries | Cable pulling crew, field laborers | Limit individual manual pull load; use job rotation; place cable rollers at maximum 2-meter intervals; mandate cut-resistant level E gloves. |
P
4
×
S
3
12
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Conduct ergonomic pre-shift stretching sessions; conduct Toolbox Talk (TBT) on manual handling limits. |
P
2
×
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4
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Likelihood / Frequency
| Descriptor | Likely Frequency | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent | Occurs frequently | 5 |
| Often | Occurs several times per year | 4 |
| Likely | Has occurred more than once | 3 |
| Possible | Has occurred | 2 |
| Rare | Never occurred | 1 |
Risk Matrix — Probability × Consequence
| Probability | Consequence | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insignificant (1) | Minor (2) | Moderate (3) | Major (4) | Catastrophic (5) | |
| Rare (1) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Possible (2) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Likely (3) | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Often (4) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
| Frequent / Almost Certain (5) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| 15 – 25 | Extreme Risk | Activity or industry should not proceed in current form. |
| 8 – 12 | High Risk | Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject to detailed EHS assessment. |
| 4 – 6 | Moderate Risk | Activity or industry can operate subject to management and/or modification. |
| 1 – 3 | Low Risk | No action required, unless escalation of risk is possible. |
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