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Reference: RA-2026-3ARiOZI8
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Risk Assessment Matrix
| SN | Activity | Hazard | Consequence | Groups Exposed | Controls | Initial Risk | Additional Controls | Residual Risk | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
|
P
3
×
S
3
9
|
1. Comply with ADOSH SF CoP 27.0
2. Daily vehicle inspection
3. Toolbox talk
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P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 2 |
Site mobilization and setup of temporary
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Passing high-speed public traffic and moving site vehicles
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Personal injury, property damage
|
Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public
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Approved TTM plan, high-visibility clothing (Class 3), physical water-filled/concrete barriers, advanced warning signs, and trained flagmen.
|
P
3
×
S
3
9
|
Deployment of Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA) and enforcement of reduced speed limit zone in coordination with local traffic authorities.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 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
|
Mandatory Permit to Dig system, use of insulated hand tools near identified utilities, and continuous competent supervision.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 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
|
Mandatory deployment of safety restraints/bands before unstrapping and wearing high-impact resistant safety glasses and gloves.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 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
3
9
|
Hot Work Permit implementation, provision of localized exhaust ventilation or respiratory protection (FFP3) in confined areas.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 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
|
Continuous multi-gas monitoring during entry, dedicated trained top-person/standby monitor, and verified emergency rescue plan.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 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
|
Integrated load monitoring with automatic shut-off at peak tension limits and strict exclusion zones along the tension line.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 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
|
Mandatory Pressure Testing Permit, full-face protection shields for operators, and calibrated double-gauge manifolds.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 9 |
Site Survey & Pre-excavation Utility Locating
|
Unmarked underground live electrical cables, gas mains, and telecom lines
|
Electrocution, arc flash, gas explosion, severe burns, utility outage, or fatality
|
Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public
|
Review utility drawings, use CAT & Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool) to scan the route, mark detected utilities clearly on the ground.
|
P
4
×
S
5
20
|
Issue a formal Permit to Dig (PTD); perform manual trial pits using non-conductive hand tools prior to any heavy work.
|
P
2
×
S
4
8
|
|
| 10 |
Setting Up Temporary Traffic & Pedestrian Management
|
Passing vehicular traffic, distracted drivers, and public pedestrian movement near work zone
|
Vehicle-pedestrian collision, crushing injuries, public slips/trips, fatality
|
Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public
|
Erect temporary traffic cones, warning signs, and pedestrian barriers in accordance with local roadwork standards; wear Class 3 Hi-Vis clothing.
|
P
4
×
S
5
20
|
Utilize temporary traffic lights or flaggers for high-density areas; position a safety vehicle with amber beacons upstream of the work site.
|
P
2
×
S
3
6
|
|
| 11 |
Offloading and Manual Handling of Concrete Marker Blocks and Posts
|
Heavy loads, awkward lifting postures, dropping heavy concrete/metal objects
|
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), spinal injuries, crushed fingers/feet, cuts
|
Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public
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Assess load weights prior to lifting; use two-person team lifts for loads over 20kg; wear safety boots (steel/composite toe) and cut-resistant gloves.
|
P
4
×
S
3
12
|
Use mechanical lifting aids such as hydraulic cranes, mechanical grabs, or site trolleys; enforce maximum individual lifting limit of 25kg.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|
|
| 12 |
Manual Excavation for Marker Post Footings
|
Sharp digging tools, repetitive motion, struck-by hidden cable/pipe, soil collapse
|
Hand/leg puncture wounds, electric shock, ergonomic strain, muscle fatigue
|
Site Personnel, Subcontractors, Public
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Use insulated dig tools (rated to 1000V); dig parallel to expected utility lines; rotate workers frequently to prevent fatigue.
|
P
3
×
S
4
12
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Re-scan the pit with CAT locator as excavation depth increases; bench or shore pit walls if depth exceeds 1.2 meters.
|
P
2
×
S
2
4
|