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AADC System Safety Rules Guide

The document outlines the Safety Documents Standard for the Al Ain Distribution Company, detailing the System Safety Rules (SSRs) that govern safety procedures for employees and contractors working on power and water networks. It emphasizes the importance of understanding safety workflows, roles, and responsibilities, while providing guidelines for issuing and managing safety documents. Additionally, it highlights the need for proper training, assessments, and adherence to safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.

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AADC System Safety Rules Guide

The document outlines the Safety Documents Standard for the Al Ain Distribution Company, detailing the System Safety Rules (SSRs) that govern safety procedures for employees and contractors working on power and water networks. It emphasizes the importance of understanding safety workflows, roles, and responsibilities, while providing guidelines for issuing and managing safety documents. Additionally, it highlights the need for proper training, assessments, and adherence to safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.

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Health, Safety & Environment

Department

Safety Documents Standard

POWERING A THRIVING FUTURE


Ground Rules
Agenda

Learning Objectives Introduction

Assessment and Appointments Safety Document

Safety Document Process Contractor Management

Training & Competency Assessment & Feedback


01. Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives

The learning objectives of the Safety Documents Standard Awareness Training Session is to equip employees
with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understanding SSR Requirements.

• Understand the Safety Document Workflow and Process.

• Aware of their and other Roles and Responsibility in SSR.

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02. Introduction
Objective Of SSR

The System Safety Rules (SSRs) are mandatory and are integral to
the Safe System of Work for the Al Ain Distribution Company’s power,
irrigation, potable and recycled water networks

The SSR provide practical guidance in maintaining safety from the


system in relation to control of risks associated with work on or near
to low voltage (LV), High Voltage (HV) and Mechanical system.

The SSR is applicable to equally effective for staff and contractors


working in AADC to ensure that they are able to work safely and
reduce the risk of serious injury to themselves and their colleagues.

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SSR SCOPE

The SSRs cover all work on or near all the AADC Assets such as for ex :- the low voltage and high voltage
electrical distribution networks ; irrigation network ; the potable and recycled water network. Etc., All these assets
are within the scope of the SSR’s , including but not limited to :-

Mechanical Pumps Hydraulic Mobile Protection


Equipment Systems Generators System

Pipelines Pressure Vessels Mechanisms SCADA Telecommunications

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Basics Of SSR

The System Safety Rules are the basic principles


1 for all work on or near the AADC distribution
networks

It is also supplemented by other levels of


2 documentation that are part of the AADC Health
and Safety Management System Operating Instruction (OIs)
These provide guidance on how to apply the
System Safety Rules
System Safety rules have two supporting
3 documents:
Standard Operating Instruction (SOPs)
These are task specific documents how
specific tasks are to be undertaken safely.
4 These OIs and SOPs are mandatory documents
Adherence To SSR Culture and Behaviour

1 Give safety the highest priority and act to ensure that it takes priority over all other business issues.

2 Understand the risks associated with our work.

3 Question instructions at any time that are unclear or unsafe.

When unsafe acts and or conditions are observed, promptly report these to those at risk. If you are
4 challenged for an unsafe act, accept this as a learning opportunity, not as a criticism; it will keep you
safe in the future.

5 Set a strong safety example for others to follow.

Follow all documented procedures and issued safety documents and strictly observe safety signs and
6 barricades.

7 Practice good housekeeping to minimize the potential for injuries


SSR Principles

1 System Safety Rules are intended to protect persons from inherent system hazards.

Only Competent Persons can undertake works in AADC premises after receiving a Safety Document
2 (SD).

3 Authorized Person (AP) assesses all risks and applies System Safety precautions before issuing SD.

4 Equipment must be clearly identified in SD (i.e., matching equipment label on-site).

Operation of equipment is by direct communication; operation by prearranged signals or timing is not


5 allowed.

Competent Person (CP) must be present on-site all-time during work, controlling all activities and
6 persons (i.e., Principle of Supervision).

7 SD must be retained by the CP on-site.


Violation Of SSR

Common violations of AADC's System Safety Rules (SSR) by Competent Persons (CPs) includes but not limited
to the following:

• CP not present on site while work is under progress through an open safety
document. This is a major violation. The CP must always be present on site
supervising the working party for the period while the work is in progress through an
open safety document.

• CP receives more than one safety document. CP may have finished his/her work;
but as long the safety document is not cleared and cancelled by the relevant AP,
he/she cannot receive another safety document.

• CP takes on work that is not compatible with the work, equipment, and location
mentioned in the safety document. It has to be known that the CP is allowed to do
only what is mentioned in the safety document.

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Terminologies (/2)

means the equipment has been switched off and physically separated from the power
DEAD
distribution or water electrical systems and all other forms of energy.

means the equipment has been physically separated from all mechanical or pressure
DISCONNECTED
systems and all other forms of energy.

physical isolation, both electrical and mechanical, from any source from which the
ISOLATED equipment could become energized. The isolation equipment shall be locked where
practical to prevent it being operated or interfered with during the course of work.

that conductors are connected to the general mass of earth in such a manner as will
EARTHED
ensure at all times an immediate discharge of electrical energy without danger.
Terminologies (2/2)

that mechanical equipment and pressure systems are free from all stored energy
DISCHARGED
sources, i.e., zero potential to cause harm.

that the points of isolation and earth connections, including valves and drains, are
physically locked to prevent them being operated or interfered with during the course of
LOCK OUT TAG work. In addition, clear warning signs (Caution and Danger Notices) shall be suitably
OUT placed to identify the equipment that remains energized and the equipment that has
been made dead and is to be worked on. Lock Out Tag Out is commonly abbreviated by
LOTO.

physical barriers placed on site to prevent operatives from having access to equipment
BARRICADE
that remains energized and is not to be worked on.

the issue of relevant safety documents:


• Permit to Work
DOCUMENTATION
• Sanction for Test
• Limited Access Permit
Terminologies (2/2)
ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL

DEAD DISCONNECTED

ISOLATION
ISOLATED LOCKOUT ISOLATED

EARTHED DISCHARGED

EQUIPMENT LOGGED OUT AND


LOCK OUT & TAGGED OUT TAGGED OUT
LOCK OUT & TAGGED OUT

BARRICADE BARRICADE

DOCUMENTATION DOCUMENTATION

SAFETY ZONE
Safety Clearance

Distance from the nearest exposed HV equipment


or conductor not earthed, or from insulator
1 supporting an exposed HV conductor, to be
maintained at all times to avoid danger to
persons

Individuals must not allow any part of their body or


objects to encroach within the specified Safety
2 Clearances to exposed High or Low Voltage
equipment or conductors which are live

Each Contractors to define the safety clearances


(SSR), and prior to connecting to the System
3 either electrically or mechanically, a Safety
Clearance Certificate must be issued
Safety Zone

An area under the control of AADC that has been made, as low as reasonably practicable, safe for work to be
1 undertaken . The following precautions must be done :

1 2 3 4
Authorized Barricade and
Person Authorization Coordination
Danger Notices

5 6 7
Follow Specific Instructions Routine Works Emergency Work
Applicable Permit To Activities – O&M and Projects

Project
Existing System
status
AADC Project
Manager
Consultant
AND/OR Project
1
Contractor AP Contractor CP O&M AADC AP
System to be
used
Manager

Accountable for Verify Requests, Reviews Projects PTW


Issues Projects
Out of the system implementation of implementation of , and executes - workflow &
PTW
Projects PTW Projects PTW construction PTW forms/Contractor

Requests, receive
Issues LAP &
Accountable for and execute LAP
associated safety System Safety
Work Near implementation of - - and associated
documentations for Rule
SSR (on Projects) safety
the work.
documentation.

Requests, receive
Issues Permit to
Accountable for and execute the
Work, Live Work
implementation Permit to Work System Safety
Work On - - Declaration Form,
of SSR (on AND/OR Live Rule
Sanction for Test
Projects) Work
etc
Declaration Form.
03. Assessments and Appointments
Appointment of Personnel
As Per SSR - Rule 16.2

The following categories of appointment are recognized by these System Safety Rules :

Competent Authorized Control


Person Person Person
Criteria and Process For Appointment of Personnel
As Per SSR - Rule 16.2

Before an individual can be appointed to one of these roles, they shall be assessed by an Assessing
1 Officer in terms of :

Qualifications Documented Employment Technical and Craft


Competencies History Skills

A formal recommendation for appointment will then be made by the Assessing Officer to an
2 Appointment Officer.
Why Assessments and Appointments ?

AADC currently trains, assesses and appoints persons to undertake


operational tasks on the dead Power and Water Networks to the System
Safety Rules.
Undertake operational tasks: Undertake skilled work:
• Switching • LV Live work
• Issuing Safety Documents • HV Live work
• Receiving Safety Documents • Dead physical work on assets.
Why Assessments and Appointments ?

Mitigation factors to minimise the risks as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) when undertaking operational
tasks or dead and live work on the Power or Water or recycled networks are:

System Safety Rules Safe System of Work Documented procedures

Assessment and appointment of Periodically review appointed persons to ensure


persons to undertake operational the required knowledge and skills are maintained
tasks and work to the highest possible level.
Authorized and Competent Persons – SSR Responsibilities

The AADC System Safety Rules recognizes the following levels of responsibility:

A person with suitable & sufficient technical knowledge & experience to


recognize and avoid danger, use a safe method of works, and use
Competent Person (CP) appropriate PPE, receives & clear Safety Document. The duties may
include working safely and efficiently on the Electrical or Water
Distribution Networks.

An AADC employee who has sufficient technical knowledge and


experience to recognize and avoid danger. The duties may include the
operation of equipment, assessing all work risks, and applying system
Authorized Person (AP) safety precautions before starting any work, issue and cancellation of
specified safety documents

An AADC employee responsible for the high voltage electricity


network's operational control and has sufficient technical knowledge
Control Person (CN)
and experience to recognize danger.
04. Safety Document
Safety Document - Workflow

Forms Checklist

Excavation Safety Lifting checklist – associated to


1 Permit to Work 5 1
Document a Permit to Work
1
Hot Work Safety Work at Height Checklist –
2 Sanction for Test 6 2
Document associated to a Permit to Work
Limited Access Safety Radiography Safety 23 Diving Checklist – associated to
3 7
Document Document a Permit to Work
Confined Space Safety Live Work Declaration Excavation Checklist –
4 8 4
Document Form associated to a Permit to Work
3

Where considered necessary, AADCs may modify the formats of SD(s) and associated checklists included in
this document. However, all stipulated HSE requirements and controls shall be4 included in such modified formats.
Issue SD for a
maximum of 12
hours

Does the job No Clear and cancel


need additional
SD
time to complete

Yes O&M
Planned
Maintenance
Extend Project PTW for a (PM)
Projects Job under which Extend SD for a maximum
maximum of 7 additional
function? of 3 additional days
days

CP to conduct revalidation
CP to Conduct revalidation every shift using LMRA
every shift using LMRA

Safety
Does the job
need additional
time to
complete?

Document Yes O&M


Planned
No

Workflow
Maintenance
Extend Project PTW for a Projects (PM)
Job under which Extend SD for a maximum
maximum of additional 7
function? of 3 additional days
days

Conduct revalidation every


shift using LMRA No Conduct revalidation every
shift using LMRA

SD extended Yes
time has
expired?
Issuing Safety Documents (1/2)

To issue safety document, minimum subsections must be completed by the Authorized person

Minimum Subsections to be Completed by Authorized Other Subsections to be Completed


Person (where appropriate)

• The AP issuing a Safety Document shall complete the • The AP issuing a Safety Document shall complete the below
following subsections in the Issue section: subsections, where appropriate:
o Application number and validity date o The Points of Isolation
o Issue date and time o The location of the Primary Earths
o The exact location where the work is to be done including the o The actions taken to avoid Danger by draining, purging, venting,
identification of the equipment as well as the nature of the work containment, or dissipation of stored energy
(scope) to be done o The Key Safe Key number
o The hazards and control measures that have been identified, o The Earthing Schedule number
assessed, and applied o The number of Additional Portable Earths provided.
o A sketch/diagram of the network and relevant points of operation
o The Circuit Identification colors and symbols and number of
overhead line flags and wristlets
o The name of the Control Person giving consent to issue the
Safety Document
o RISSP number (Record of Inter System Safety Precautions)
Issuing Safety Documents (2/2)

To issue safety document, minimum subsections must be completed by the Authorized person

Authorized Person Minimum Requirements Safety Documents General Requirements

• The AP issuing a Safety Document shall ensure that the • AP is strictly prohibited from issuing a SD to himself
Competent Person: • CP shall instruct and fully explain the safety precautions to
o Reads, understands, and checks the Safety Document(s) scope of achieve Safety from the System to all members of his working
work, and the limitations of work. party
o Can positively identify the equipment to be worked on • There are two copies to each SD. The AP will complete the
o Understands any safety precautions that need to be taken original and issue the copy to CP on site
o Has complete knowledge of the hazards involved, associated risks • The SD Number shall be reported to Control Person and
and control measures applied recorded
• CP must always be available on-site supervising the permitted
activity (level of supervision determined)
• All SD’s shall be issued on-site face-to-face between the AP and CP
• LAP and specialized SD’s shall be issued by the respective AP
• The AP if needed, shall consult with Subject Matter Experts
within the AADCs before issuing these specialized SD’s to ensure
all risks are identified and controlled
• All SD’s shall initially be issued with maximum validity of 12
hours from issuing time
Safety Documents Extension

There are certain circumstances where extension of safety documents is required

Planned Activities Unplanned Activities

• Any O&M planned activities longer than 12 hours, can be • For any O&M unplanned activities (emergency, corrective
extended twice for 3 days (Maximum 7 days) maintenance and unplanned outage) that will last longer than
• Planned Project activities longer than 12 hours, can be 12 hours, the respective safety documents can be extended
extended twice for 7 days (Maximum 15 days) to a duration determined by the System Operator (in case
• All safety documents extensions shall be done face-to- of TRANSCO) and the Control Person (in case of AADC and
face and on-site verification between the AP and CP to ADDC)
confirm that all safety precautions are still valid
• All safety documents that last longer than 12 hours will be
subjected to on-site revalidation. Revalidation shall be done
at the start of every shift by the CP, using the LMRA
• Both the AP and CP should sign on the LMRA document for
every extension
Safety Documents Transfer

There are certain circumstances where transferring of safety documents is allowed

• Transfer of SD only in certain scenarios with valid reason


• Whenever change of Competent Person who received SD, then SD considered no longer valid until transferred as per below
process:
o The outgoing CP shall initiate the transfer
o The incoming CP shall accept the transfer
o The transfer request shall be assessed and approved by the AP
o The AP approving the transfer shall inform the Control Person
• The outgoing and incoming CP shall make the required handover on site
o The incoming and outgoing CP transferring to one another shall be done only if the following conditions are met:
o The Incoming CP have the same competency level
o There are no changes in the environment
o The incoming CP is aware of all applied controls. The incoming CP shall verbally confirm this comfort to the AP.
• If any of above conditions not met, incoming CP shall inform AP accordingly, who will then decide whether new SD(s) shall be
issued, or the job can proceed with constraints raised by incoming CP. If incoming CP not comfortable proceeding with job, he has
the right to stop the work
• In a situation where the AP needs to be replaced before a Safety Document is cleared by a CP a verbal handover shall be
done between the outgoing and incoming AP, with the acknowledgement of the CP, the Control Person and Section
Manager. There should be clear communication on the risks involved and revalidation expectations to ensure sufficient
monitoring of activities
Safety Document Closure and Cancellation

There are certain minimum requirements that must be followed to close Safety Documents

• On completion of work and before signing the clearance section of a Safety Document, the Competent Person shall ensure that:
o All the members of the working party have been withdrawn from the work area and instructed not to continue with any work on the equipment
concerned.
o All gear, tools, Additional Earths, demarcation material and other materials used for performing work on equipment have been removed.
o All guards and access doors are returned to their original position.
o All temporary access equipment has been removed.
o The equipment/ system worked on is ready to be returned to operation

• When the CP is required, due to any circumstances to clear the Safety Document for equipment/ system which is not ready for
operation yet, the following steps shall be followed:
o The CP shall justify why the equipment cannot be returned to operation and such justifications shall be written in the Clearance section of the Safety
Document as well as the Operation and Control Logbook
Safety Document Suspension

Safety Document may be suspended if the activities needs to stop for a particular reason…

• If for any reason the activities covered by the different Safety Documents shall be stopped, the SD can be suspended.

• Reasons for suspension may include a change in working and environmental conditions. Suspension of a Permit to Work is
also applicable for testing purposes as well. In this case, the PTW shall be suspended, and a Sanction for Test shall be
issued. Refer to section 8.7.2 and section 8.7.3 for further details.

• Prior to the suspension, the AP and CP shall assess which safety precautions implemented under the Safety Document shall
remain active despite the suspension.

• Based on the above, the suspension section of the Safety Document shall be filled, and the relevant precautions shall remain
active based on general site and personnel safety considerations.

• When it is required to remove the suspension, the implemented controls shall be re-evaluated to confirm validity. The
cancellation of the suspension shall be filled in the relevant section of the Safety Document.
05. Safety Document Process
Limited Access Permit(1/2)

A formal document used in workplaces to control and authorize entry into confined or restricted spaces that pose
potential hazards

• Description of the Activity:


o Where employees / contractors are carrying out work near AADC Electrical or Water existing
assets and the means of achieving Safety from the System is by limiting the work or work
area, an AP shall confirm these instructions in writing by issuing a Limited Access Permit
o CP shall identify and cross reference all other SD’s associated with working on the same
equipment/ system
o In addition to the NOC being issued to the Contractor, a Limited Access Permit shall be issued
when working near the equipment
o Limited Access Permit shall not be issued to carry out any activity. Its sole purpose is to
define the limits of work and/or the work area in which a job, Exceptions shall be identified or
confirmed by AADC O&M team.

• Specific Safety Requirements:


o A safety observer must be appointed when personnel are working on or operating mobile plant
near live electrical equipment
o The safety observer must be authorised to carry out the work being observed and have the
authority to stop the work if required
o Required Levels of Supervision (Competent Person) to be specific during LAP Risk
Assessment.
Limited Access Permit (2/2)

A formal document used in workplaces to control and authorize entry into confined or restricted spaces that pose
potential hazards

• Only in exceptional cases, which shall be clearly defined by the AADCs and accepted by the Document Owner(s), a
Limited Access Permit covering consecutive tasks that are repetitive, identical in nature, and performed by the
same CP and working crew can be treated accordingly:
o First issuance of the LAP shall happen face-to-face between the AP and CP at the physical location where the first task shall be
undertaken.
o The LAP shall be issued for the duration of the work which may exceed the 3-day time cap applicable to other O&M activities.
o The AP shall conduct the required verifications as stipulated in Section 6.8.
o After completing the task in the first location, the CP shall establish contact with the AP to update on the status and indicate readiness for
the next task.
o The AP shall initiate contact with the CN to confirm that the next location is clear and no other SIMOPS activities are foreseen.
o To ensure that the safety requirements associated with the exceptional cases stated above are fulfilled, clear communication
protocols shall be established and formalised in relevant documents and work method statements.
o The above shall offer AADCs operational flexibility for the management of repetitive activities covered under the same LAP document
e.g., substation cleaning.
o Resource challenges associated with authorising such activities can be overcome by upskilling personnel and strictly
authorising them for these specific activities.
o The provisions stated above shall exclude all the activities which cannot be performed under a LAP: excavation, lifting,
confined space, working at height, hot work, and radiography.
o The provisions stated above shall exclude all activities requiring any form of isolation covered by the PTW document.
Permit To Work (General)

A formal written system used in various industries to control and manage potentially hazardous work activities

• Description of the Activity:


o A Permit to Work shall be issued when Safety from the System has been established in
accordance with the AADCs’ SSRs for electrical and/or mechanical work to be
undertaken on the electrical or water networks. Also, if the job involves lifting activity,
working at height, erection of scaffold, or diving activity
o During the site visit with AP, the CP shall sign-off the verification section of the
isolation certificate
o When and if required, the CP shall complete the checklists associated with the
activities of the job including Lifting, Working at Height, Scaffold Erection and Diving

• Specific Safety Requirements for Authorized Person:


o Physically identify to the CP on site the equipment to be worked on
o Show the CP the isolation and earthing diagram
o Physically show the isolation applied to the CP on site and explain in detail the extent of the
work to be undertaken
o Explain to the CP any special safety precautions noted in the permit
o Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the CP that the equipment is safe to work on
o If the work area is limited, a LAP is required
Sanction For Test Permit

A permit or authorization required for conducting tests, experiments, or trials on specific equipment, systems, or
processes
• Description of the Activity:
o When testing on HV/LV Equipment requires removal of Primary Earths a Sanction for Test
shall be issued
o The AP shall prepare the Sanction for Test
o The AP shall hand over keys, securing the Safety Precautions (Primary Earths) to be removed
and re-applied, to CP
o Cancellation of Sanction for Test shall always precede removal of secured isolations
provided as Safety from the System
o Additional Earths must be applied and removed during the work by the recipient of the
Sanction for Test, or by a person under the Supervision of the SD document recipient

• Specific Safety Requirements:


o No SD or other Sanction for Test shall be in force on the same HV/LV Equipment
o Primary Earths that may be removed and replaced during testing shall be positively identified
o Testing shall be carried out in accordance with an Approved Procedure or Approved
documented method statement.
o Sanction For Test must only be issued when the testing on HV Equipment involves injection of
High Voltage or Current from an external source
o When required to issue a Sanction for Test to a specific Working Party, no Safety documents or
Sanction for Test will be issued to the other Working Parties
o If any SD(s) are outstanding, the Sanction for Test not issued until such time that the other
SD(s) have been cancelled
06. Contractor Management
The Contractor Management

Ensure all personnel competent trained and


authorized as per Company procedure

Ensure sufficient supervision & emergency


response capabilities

Comply with Safety Document audits


requirements and outcomes
Authorized Person Shall :

• Issue the Safety Documents to Competent • Report any PTW violations and any
Person(s), on-site and face-to-face incidents to line manager
• Cancel Safety Document after completion • Respond to emergencies
of work, checks and verification • Respond to unexpected technical
• Confirm with the AADC Control Person the difficulties.
isolation & earthing arrangements including • Maintain regular communication
verification of adequacy • Confirm required level of supervision.
• Ensure that the tasks to be undertaken are • Review and approve the checklists
adequately staffed • Report to line manager on daily
• Confirm Method Statement and Risk performance
Assessment availability & applicability on-
site.
• Liaise with the Control Person prior to
issuing and cancelling a safety document.
• Check availability and validity of equipment
perform regular spot checks
Competent Person Shall :

• Read, understand, and check the Safety • Ensure Workers register signed on by all
Documents (SDs) before accepting it. workers before starting work
• Follow the Safety Documents (SDs) • Communicate with Authorized Person
instructions, precautions, and controls, and regarding anticipated impact due to
do not deviate from it. changes
• Direct and supervise a team of technicians, • Communicate with the Control Person/Shift
labourers, and/or helpers at site in charge upon access to or egress from a
• Ensure that daily tasks are adequately Substation/Pumping station
staffed based on scope of work and • Ensure any specific instructions are
resource requirements communicated including client notification
• Ensure that safety requirements are & legal notice
available, adhered to and communicated to • Supervise/monitor quality of work and
the team, ensure work complies to required
• Check availability and validity of equipment standards
and operator(s) initially and perform regular • Report to line manager and AP daily
spot checks performance, work completed, work in
progress, issues, or challenges on site
Below is the authorization process that must be followed

A HSE interview Assessment questionnaire A technical interview

• New AADC contractors willing to apply for • For Contractors who do not pass the
authorization shall only be allowed to do so examination process, the following process shall be
provided they have the necessary competency and followed:
experience as the job requires. o Contractors who do not pass the first
examination process, the examiner shall identify
• Competency c e r t i f i c a t e / cards shall be issued to and highlight to the applicant the gaps and
persons found to be competent following training and training needs to fulfil the requirements. The
assessment applicant shall then be given one-month time to
be ready for re-examination
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Process

Hazard identification is the process of identifying hazards or stress factors, defining their nature or physical form,
possible exposures
Occupational Health and Safety hazards can be generally classified into these broad areas, but are not limited to:

Chemical e.g. hazardous Biological e.g., plants, parasites


Physical e.g.,
Physical noise,
e.g., light,
noise, heat
light, heat
substances, poisons, vapours and viruses
andand
cold
cold
and dust

Mechanical/electrical
Mechanical/electrical e.g.e.g. slips,
slips, Psychological
Psychological e.g., stress,
e.g., stress,
tripstrips
andand
falls,falls, working
working fromfrom boring/repetitive
boring/repetitive work,work,
heights
heights violence/aggression
violence/aggression
• Non-routine activities, or extraordinary process conditions that would not typically be covered by baseline risk assessments, require
a dedicated, issue-based risk assessment
• A job safety analysis is a formal process which identifies the dangers associated with a specific job. The process typically involves
breaking down the job into a series of steps, and then understanding and controlling the hazards associated with each step
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Process

1 A Safety Document must always be accompanied with the


applicable Method Statements, JSA, Procedures 7 The LMRA shall be conducted on site at the work location

2 A joint site visit between AP and CP shall be done 8 The LMRA shall cover hazards and risks associated with
the working environment, the surroundings and the activity

Any activity that has a residual risk lying in the Extreme The Competent Person shall implement the precautions
3 risk zone of the AADC risk matrix shouldn’t be
commenced
9 listed in Method Statements, emergency plans as part of
this LMRA

4 Risk Management Procedure provides further guidance on


ALARP zone and risk assessment 10 All persons who participate in the activity must be trained
on JSA & LMRA principles

As part of the LMRA, the Workers Register must be filled


5 All Risk Assessments & job safety analysis are subject to
routine review 11 by the working crew at the beginning and the end of each
shift.
Contractor CP and Working Party shall carry out Last When circumstances change during course of an activity,
6 Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA) prior to commencement
of work at e beginning of each shift
12 the CP shall stop the work and inform the AP. The LMRA
shall be updated and discussed with the working party.
07. Training and Competency
Training Process Requirements

Department / Project Managers shall be responsible for identifying, assessing, and validating the
1 abilities of employees and identifying the training needs of the employees.

2 Training needs shall be identified on an annual basis.

Training needs shall be identified according to employees’ responsibilities, authorities, educational


3 background, experience, and performance appraisal.

Refresher training shall be theoretical training as a minimum and should be provided every two years
4 as a minimum.

5 Evaluation of training effectiveness shall be performed and recorded.


08. Assessment and Feedback
Assessment

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Employee Feedback

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