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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PRECAUTIONS

WORK LOCATION SAFETY HAZARDS HEALTH HAZARDS WORK LOCATION EMPLOYEES
Difficult Entry/Exit Falling Objects Noise (plant & equipment) Excavation Permit Inducted
Remote Area Poor Lighting Inhalant Dusts/Fibres/Fumes Confined Space Entry Permit Risk Assessment Communicated
Potential for Difficult Rescue Slippery Surfaces Skin absorption Barricading & Signage Safe Work Procedure Communicated
Engulfment Electrical Services Eye contact Hazardous Work Clearance (Hot work permit) Competency
Defined Confined Space Trip Hazards Digest Fall protection plan Medical Fitness
Temperature Extremes Manual Handling Use of Chemicals (HCS) ADITIONAL PPE
Hazardous Substances Sharp Materials Hazardous Biological Agents Lighting Safety Shoes
Explosive Gas Present Ladders used in the task Electricity Ventilation Overalls
Oxygen Deficiency Working near Plant & Equipment ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Fire Extinguishers High Visibility Vest
Oxygen Excess Flammable Materials Present High Noise Levels First Aid Harness
Toxic Substances Suspended loads Spills to drains/waterways/ground Emergency Management Plan Gloves: type ………………….
Poisonous Gas Present Poor Visibility Soil Erosion Floatation devices Goggles
Water environment Communication amongst workers Hazard to Flora /Fauna Fall protection Respirator or Dust mask
Working at heights Electricity Air Pollution (dust, fumes) Legal Registers Life Jackets

CONSEQUENCE PROBABILITY

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INJURIES
HEALTH ENVIRONMENT
EMPLOYEES
EXPOSED
CORPORATE
IMAGE (MEDIA
ASSETS/ REVENUE
RANDS
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Impossible
Not Likely to
occur
Could Occur
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Common or
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associated with the construction work
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No Injury No effect No effect None No impact No damage 0 1 2 3 4
COMPILED APPROVED
F -aid/ M TC case Over-exposure
Slight effect, contained
spill
Negligible
1% - 19%
Slight impact
Slight damage
(<R15 000)
1 2 3 4 5 BY BY
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Disabling/ Loss Time Revearsable health M inor Effect, Resgtricted Localised damage
2 3 4 5 6
DATE DATE
Limited impact
Injury condition temporary nature 20% - 39% (<R15 000 - R0,15 M il)
2
Reportable(LTI)
Occupational Disease Localised effect, Significant Localised damage
P ermanent Disability Considderable impact 3 4 5 6 7
Section 25 limited damage 40% - 59% (R0,15 M il - R0.3 M il)
3 Section 24

Single fatality : M ajor effect, severe Widespread M ajor damage

Single Fatality National impact 4 5 6 7 8
occupational disease damage 60% - 79% (R0,3 M il - <R1,5 M il)
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M assive effect,
M ultiple fatality : Extensive Extensive damage
M ultiple Fatality persistent severe International impact 5 6 7 8 9
5 occupational disease
damage
80% - 100% (>R1,5 M illion)

Low Risk Manage continuously to maintain tolerable level SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Medium Risk Medium priority, reduce risk to tolerable level , WSWP
High Risk High priority, terminate activity or treat risk immediately, WSWP
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must be
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action
Preliminary Activities Operator Competencies various Plant & Equipment previously verified. (Operators and personnel trained in task activity) Project Inductions completed and records held.
Personnel issued with project mandated PPE and site with ‘Emergency Response Plan’ and first aid kits.
Daily pre start meeting undertaken and recorded, new or site specific hazards added to SWP.
Safety Concerns  Sunburn Exposure Issue / use of site and task PPE.
 Fatigue & heat exhaustion Fatigue management induction and adequate cold water supplies.
Supervisor & Safety
 Slips trips and falls ‘Emergency Response Plan’ & first aid kits available to the area. Officer
 Cuts gashes and abrasions Communication systems in place (radios, cellular).
 Serious Injury and emergency response difficulty Fire extinguishers in all vehicles (Inspections completed per code)
 Potential fires
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Environmental Concerns  Damage to rare plants and injury / disturbance to endangered fauna Areas of cultural significance and or endangered or rare species, defined and as
applicable barricaded to prevent disturbance.
 Disturbance or damage to items of Cultural Significance Cultural heritage monitors & fauna spotters in place (as required). Flora and fauna
 Hydrocarbon spills protection measure per contract defined ‘Environmental Plan’.
 Noise pollution Spill kits available for site. Supervisor & Safety
Fuel containing equipment to be stored on plastic sheeting or with practical Officer
 Construction waste containment measures
Dust suppression measures i.e. water truck, etc.
All construction produced wastes removed daily

Pre-use inspection of all equipment  Using of faulty equipment resulting in injuries and / or Faulty equipment to be repaired or replaced. Supervisor &
property damage C 3 5 Enforce pre-use inspections against critical item check list Operator
2

Use competent trained operators  Results in injuries to persons and / or property damage Enforce the use of trained competent operators only Supervisor &
3 C 4 6
Operator
Wear appropriate Personal Protective  Results in injuries to persons and / or property damage Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment, assess which of the following are C 2 4 Welding Gloves, Welding Safety boots, Overalls, Apron, Welding hat, Hearing Supervisor
4 required in conjunction with the site protection, Eye protection
conditions and task on hand:
Structure is inspected at intervals determined in the method statement by a Supervisor & safety
Structure stability  The uncontrolled unplanned collapse of the structure being competent appointed person, and the findings of inspections recorded into a officer
5 demolished, which results in injury to persons, damage to C 3 6
register for that purpose. Method statement drawn up and followed out in practice.
property or the loss of materials. Supervisor(s) to ensure the above is carried out in practice.
All persons performing demolition work are supplied and wear the appropriate Supervisor & Safety
Physical injuries  Bruises, bumps, cuts, scrapes, breaks, fractures, lost limbs personal protective clothing and equipment, including safety boots, overalls, hand officer
and poisoning which results in injury to persons, damage to C 5 7 protection, respiratory protection, hard hats and eye protection. Supervisor(s) to
6 property and loss of materials. ensure all persons performing demotion work wear their protective clothing and
equipment.
No persons are permitted to work under overhanging materials unless such material Supervisor & safety
Overhanging materials  The falling of unsupported overhanging materials which is adequately supported, shored or braced. Supervisor(s) to ensure the above is officer
7 results in injury to persons, damage to property and loss of D 4 8
carried out in practice.
materials.
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RA-D IMPLEMENTED 01/2019 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO. Cdc/3336/19
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must be
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action
Ascertain the location and nature of existing services such as electricity, water, gas, Supervisor & safety
Building services  The exposure to existing active services which cause, etc and rendering such services safe before the commencement of demolition work. officer
electric shock, burns, asphyxiation, uncontrolled release of E 6 9 Supervisor(s) to ensure the above is carried out in practice.
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contents under pressure which result in injury to persons,
damage to property or loss of materials
Adequate and suitable illumination to be provided within in the structure being Supervisor & safety
Illumination  Inadequate illumination within the structure being demolished and to all persons performing demolition work. Supervisor(s) to ensure officer
9 demolished which results in injury to persons, damage to D 3 6
the above is carried out in practice
property and loss of materials
Access to workplaces  Unsafe access to the workplace which results in injury to Safe and suitable access to be provided to all workplaces. Supervisor(s) to ensure Supervisor/ safety
persons, damage to property or the loss of materials D 4 6 the above is carried out in practice officer
10

The erection of catch platforms or nets to ensure persons are kept safe from falling Supervisor
Falling objects  Objects falling from heights which may strike persons, objects. When materials are dropped to an area outside the exterior of the walls of
11 property or materials which result in injury to persons, damage D 5 7
the structure, such areas are effectively protected. Supervisor(s) to ensure the
to property and the loss of materials above is carried out in practice
Demolition work carried out by a registered asbestos contractor according to the Supervisor
Asbestos  The unprotected exposure of asbestos which causes Asbestos Regulations. All materials containing asbestos are safely disposed of. All
detrimental health effects of persons D 2 4 persons to wear respiratory protection and other protective equipment and clothing
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properly, the structure is thoroughly inspected to ensure asbestos waste was
removed. Supervisor(s) to ensure the above is carried out in practice.
Method statement developed and demolition is carried out according to explosives Supervisor
Explosives  The unplanned detonation of explosives, the unplanned legislation, by an appointed person who is competent in the use and procedures of
13 collapse of the structure being demolished which results in D 3 7
explosives for demolition work. Supervisor(s) to ensure the above is carried out in
injury to persons, damage to property and loss of materials. practice.
Employees are to work in a comfortable position, have sufficient space and have a Supervisor
Work position  Dropping tools / materials, damage to tools / materials. safe work area around them, without causing obstructions to themselves or to other
Sprains or strains, muscle fatigue, aching joints, neck pains, C 4 7 persons working around them. Employees should not work in the same position for
14 shoulder muscle pains. prolonged periods and when doing so should take breaks at intervals as often as is
necessary. Supervisor(s) to ensure the above is carried out in practice.
Employees are to ensure that they work from a safe position which is free from any Supervisor/ safety
Work conditions  Employees slip, fall or are otherwise obstructed, which and all obstructions, dangers and that the work area is clean. Supervisor(s) to officer
15 results in injury to persons, damage to property or the loss of C 4 6
ensure the above is carried out in practice.
materials.
The necessary precautions to be taken to ensure the stability of structures and / or Supervisor/ safety
Demolition  The demolition of the structure which results in damage of roads and the safety of persons during the demolition of the structure. Supervisor(s) officer
nearby or adjoining structures or roads, the compromise of D 5 8 to ensure the above is carried out in practice.
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nearby or adjoining structure or roads stability, injury to
persons, damage to property and the loss of materials.

RISK ASSESSMENT COMMUNICATION SHEET PRESENTER SIGNATURE DATE

The following employees/ attendees were inducted regarding the hazards and risks and resolutions as to remedy hazards & risks associated with the tasks involved in the abovementioned Risk Assessment.
Attendees/ Employees Particulars
Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date
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