Water Proofing
CompletedReference: RA-2026-RjCfc5vF
Total Activities
12
High Risk
2
Medium Risk
10
Low Risk
0
📄 Method Statement
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Status Timeline
Current:
Completed
History:
AEN - Approved except as Noted
(Aug 16)
Risk Assessment Matrix
| SN | Activity | Hazard | Consequence | Groups Exposed | Controls | Initial Risk | Additional Controls | Residual Risk |
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| 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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1. Comply with ADOSH SF CoP 27.0 2. Daily vehicle inspection 3. Toolbox talk |
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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. |
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Deployment of Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA) and enforcement of reduced speed limit zone in coordination with local traffic authorities. |
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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. |
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3
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9
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Mandatory Permit to Dig system, use of insulated hand tools near identified utilities, and continuous competent supervision. |
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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. |
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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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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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9
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Continuous multi-gas monitoring during entry, dedicated trained top-person/standby monitor, and verified emergency rescue plan. |
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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. |
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Integrated load monitoring with automatic shut-off at peak tension limits and strict exclusion zones along the tension line. |
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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. |
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Mandatory Pressure Testing Permit, full-face protection shields for operators, and calibrated double-gauge manifolds. |
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| 9 | Pre-work site inspection and electrical isolation (LOTO) in areas requiring waterproofing | Presence of energized electrical panels, switchgear, or exposed cables in damp environments | Electrocution, electric shock, arc flash, fatal injury, secondary trauma from falls | Waterproofing technicians, electrical technicians, site supervisors | Verify Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and de-energization with a multi-meter; issue Permit to Work (PTW); install physical insulated barriers and IP-rated temporary covers over adjacent live components; use intrinsically safe portable lighting (24V/battery-operated). |
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Continuous supervision by a qualified electrical safety observer; mandatory daily safety briefing on dead-work boundaries. |
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| 10 | Mechanical surface preparation (grinding/wire brushing) near electrical penetrations and switchgear | Conductive dust ingress into electrical assemblies, flying debris, hand-arm vibration, high noise | Short circuit, equipment failure, eye injury, lacerations, noise-induced hearing loss | Applicators, nearby electrical operators | Use HEPA-filtered vacuum-attached shrouded grinders; seal all electrical panels and bus ducts with heavy-duty polyethylene sheeting and fire-retardant duct tape; mandate safety goggles, cut-level 5 gloves, and hearing protection. |
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Implement rotation schedule to limit vibration exposure; conduct thermal imaging / dust checks before unsealing electrical equipment. |
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| 11 | Torch-applied bituminous waterproofing membrane on substation roof/plinth | Open flame from LPG torches near combustible electrical insulation, cables, and cable trays | Major fire outbreak, explosion of nearby gas/transformer oil, structural damage, burn injuries | Waterproofing crew, substation operators, site personnel | Obtain Hot Work Permit; ensure 2x 9kg DCP and 1x CO2 fire extinguishers on hand; maintain minimum 1.5m clearance from cable penetrations; deploy fire-resistant ceramic blankets over exposed cable trays. |
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Designate a dedicated trained fire watch during work and for a minimum 60-minute post-work cool-down period; enforce combustible gas monitoring. |
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| 12 | High-pressure chemical injection polyurethane grouting to seal leaking cable ducts and conduits | High injection pressure (up to 200 bar), hose burst, chemical splash of isocyanate/polyurethane resins | High-pressure injection injury, severe chemical eye damage, skin sensitization, acute respiratory irritation | Grouting operators, helpers | Inspect pump, hoses, and mechanical packers prior to pressurization; equip pump with calibrated pressure relief valves; mandate full-face shield, chemical safety goggles, chemical-resistant nitrile gauntlets, and chemical coveralls. |
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Install whip-checks on all high-pressure hose couplings; keep emergency eyewash station within 10 meters of application zone. |
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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. |
Activity Log
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