RISK ASSESSMENT
Primary Risk Secondary Risk
Work Activity Description of Risk Controls Hierarchy of Controls Responsible Person
Assessment Assessment
Set up exclusion zones.
Risk of vehicle/machinery collision in confined Engineering,
Site Preparation High (12) Install barriers and signage. Low Site Manager
space. Administrative
Implement traffic management plan.
Use proper PPE (hard hats, safety glasses).
Falling debris from cuts. Engineering, PPE, Equipment Operator,
Vertical Cuts to the Wall High (15) Install steel equal angle brackets after each vertical cut for lateral support. Medium
Blade failure or malfunction. Administrative Safety Officer
Inspect saw blades.
Pre-lift inspection of crane and rigging equipment.
Horizontal Cuts and Risk of falling blocks during crane lifting. Engineering,
Extreme (20) Use shims for load-bearing support during cuts. Medium Crane Operator, Riggers
Block Removal Rigging failure. Administrative, PPE
Certified crane operators only.
Establish exclusion zones beneath crane.
Load swing, crushing injuries. Engineering, Crane Operator, Site
Crane Operation Extreme (25) Ensure communication via radios between crane operator and ground crew. Low
Crane tipping due to incorrect load handling. Administrative Manager
Proper load calculation.
Post-Demolition Sharp debris causing injury. Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, safety boots).
Moderate (9) PPE, Administrative Low Laborers, Site Manager
Cleanup Slips and trips due to leftover materials. Progressive site cleaning and removal of waste materials.
Use fall arrest systems and harnesses.
Working at Heights Fall from height during block installation or removal. High (16) Install safety guardrails. PPE, Engineering Low Supervisor, Workers
Train workers on proper use of height safety equipment.
Inspect power tools for wear and damage.
Electrical shock from faulty equipment. PPE, Administrative, Tool Operators, Safety
Use of Power Tools Moderate (8) Ensure tools are grounded and use RCDs (Residual Current Devices). Low
Injury from improper tool use. Engineering Officer
Provide operator training.
Provide respirators and dust masks.
Handling Hazardous Exposure to hazardous chemicals or dust during PPE, Substitution,
High (12) Use water spray to suppress dust. Low Safety Officer, Workers
Substances demolition. Administrative
Ensure workers have proper hazardous materials training.
Use mechanical aids like cranes or trolleys.
Back strain or injury from manual handling of Engineering, PPE,
Lifting Heavy Objects Moderate (6) Train workers in safe manual handling techniques. Low Workers, Site Manager
equipment or debris. Administrative
Limit the weight workers are allowed to lift.
Conduct electrical safety inspections.
Electrical shock or fire from damaged cables or PPE, Administrative, Electricians, Safety
Electrical Hazards High (15) Use only certified electrical equipment. Low
equipment during demolition. Engineering Officer
Disconnect power sources before work starts.
