RISK / IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Scope / Activity: Taking Trial Pits Document Number: RA/012, Rev.0, Mar 11

Rating (see Existing Controls Proposed Controls Rating (see

No. Hazard /Aspect Risk / Impact enclosed legend Priority enclosed legend Priority
page for details)
(*) VH,H,M,L (OH&S) (Environmental) page for details)
(*) VH,H,M,L

Hazard is anything with potential to Risk is the harm resulting from

cause harm or loss. the hazard.
OH&S E OH&S E OH&S E OH&S E

Presence of moving An injury to all parts of 10 M Only competent operators

machinery (if required) the body and as well as shall be deployed. He must
near employees. more serious fatal inspect the work area prior
injuries. to commencing work. He
should be guided by a 20 L
1.
competent Banks man with
PPE, who is always visible.
The condition of vehicle
shall be checked
periodically.

Presence of underground Risk of damaging Trial trenches are taken

service lines (Water, gas) utility lines resulting in to establish the presence
cables and overhead power spillage of water, oil or of service lines and
12 M
lines. gas. NOCs are obtained
from concerned
authorities. In case of
damage, inform the
owner immediately & 25 L
3.
take all possible actions
to control the spillage.
When a major water or
gas line is present,
suggest alternate route
to client for avoiding the
crossing of service
(elimination of risk)
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Unsafe use of a prick or a Injury to employee. 12 M Induct employees on safe

shovel. working procedures. This
4. topic will be covered in 25 L
tool box talks.

Side may collapse. Damage to the 16 M The trial pit area shall be
Employees may not be excavation. Injury to barricaded with safety 20 L
5.
aware of the trial trench employees. cones & barriers (if
resulting in trip & fall. required).