Risk Assessment for Piling Rig

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Hazard Identified

Severity

Likelihood

Risk Rating

Sitting of piling rig

2-hazardous

C-Extremely
Remote

Medium Risk

Who may Be effected:

Entanglement,
Crushing, hands
and Finger
Injuries, Slips,
Trips and Falls,
Lack of
Supervision,
Noise

Employees,
subcontractors,
official visitors

2-hazardous
Operation of Piling Rig

Who may Be effected:

Employees,
subcontractors,
official visitors

Entanglement,
Crushing, hands
and Finger
Injuries, Slips,
Trips and Falls,
Lack of
Supervision,
Noise, Pressure
Injuries

B - remote

High Risk

Operation of
transferring concrete
mortar

Who may Be effected:

Employees,
subcontractors,
official visitors

2-hazardous
Entanglement,
Crushing, hands
and Finger
Injuries, Slips,
Trips and Falls,
Lack of
Supervision,
Noise, Pressure
Injuries, chemical
hazards, air borne
Particles

B - remote

High Risk

Maintenance work

2-hazardous

Who may Be effected:

Entanglement,
Crushing, hands
and Finger
Injuries,Slips,
Trips and Falls,
Lack of
Supervision,
Noise, Pressure
Injuries

Employees,
subcontractors,
official visitors

B - remote

High Risk

Breakdowns

3-Major

Who may Be effected:

Employees,
subcontractors,
official visitors

Entanglement,
Crushing, hands
and Finger
Injuries, Slips,
Trips and Falls,
Lack of
Supervision,
Noise, Pressure
Injuries

C - Extremely
Remote

High Risk

Emergencies

1- Catastrophic

Who may Be effected:

Explosions in
plant etc.

Employees,
subcontractors,
official visitors

C - extremely High Risk

remote

TECHNIBUILD CONTRACTING (OMAN) L.L.C.

Piling,Shoring,Building,Infrastructure, Dewatering
& Marine Contractor
P.O. Box: 119,P.C: 111, Airport PO
C.R. No: 1076811
Tel: +96824493026, Fax: +96824493082
Email: technibuild.oman@gmail.com
Website: www.technibuildco.com
Items in Place to reduce hazard ALARP
* Supervisor informs work party
* Toolbox Talk prior to sitting
* Correct PPE
* Suitable and Safe ground conditions, Inspected by operator
* Trained operator
*Musandum supervisor and HSE Advisor to act as Bank Man
* Cordon off Area
* Sparks Arrestors fitted to machine
* Operator to sit in purpose designed cabin when in motion
no other personnel allowed to ride on piling rig other than the
operator
Oil and diesel to be checked before starting machine
* Use funnel to ensure hazards dont come in contact with machine
and reduces environmental exposure
no other personnel in area
* Ear protection to be provided once notice reaches 85dBA
* Fire Extinguisher to be situated near machine in case of fire

Final Risk
Rating
Low Risk

TECHNIBUILD CONTRACTING (OMAN) L.L.C.

Piling,Shoring,Building,Infrastructure, Dewatering
& Marine Contractor
P.O. Box: 119,P.C: 111, Airport PO
C.R. No: 1076811
Tel: +96824493026, Fax: +96824493082
Email: technibuild.oman@gmail.com
Website: www.technibuildco.com
Medium
* Operation only after supervisor informs work party
Risk
Toolbox Talk prior to operation
* Correct PPE
* Operations Procedure
* Trained Operator
* Oil and Diesel to be checked before starting the machine and
refilled only on shift change
* spark arrestors fitted to machine
* Outrigger to be placed on floor giving stability to rig
* Tractor / Operation lever can only accommodate one function at a
time therefore eliminating human error
* once 'Boom' raised it is locked off with safety pins eliminating
human error
* Pressure testing of Piling rig before use, ensuring all connection
and hose are fit for purpose
* Functionality test of all items on machine prior to commencement
* Training on Manual Handling Techniques
* No cleaning solvents to be used
* 2 Hourly checks of unit completed by supervisor/ Foreman
* Waste generated disposed of in accordance with procedures
* Suitable and sufficient work tools
* Ear protection to be provided once notice reaches 85dBA
* Fire Extinguisher to be situated near machine in case of fire

TECHNIBUILD CONTRACTING (OMAN) L.L.C.

Piling,Shoring,Building,Infrastructure, Dewatering
& Marine Contractor
P.O. Box: 119,P.C: 111, Airport PO
C.R. No: 1076811
Tel: +96824493026, Fax: +96824493082
Email: technibuild.oman@gmail.com
Website: www.technibuildco.com
* Operation only after supervisor informs work party
* Toolbox talk prior to protection
* Correct PPE
* Correct gloves to be worn if chemicals and cement present
* Aprons to be worn whilst in vicinity
* Dust masks to be worn whilst in vicinity but not directly involved
or in attachment area
* Water container and liquid soap on hand to douse individuals if
required
* Operations Procedure
*Trained Operators
* Traffic coordinated to allow access to one truck at time
* Musandum supervisor and HSE advisor to act as Bank man
* assembling, placement lifting and disassembling of tremie pipe to
be carried out by experienced personnel
* Oil and Diesel to be checked before starting machine and refilled
only on shift change
* Spark Arrestors fitted to machines were applicable
* all electrical p[anel connections not exposed to elements
* all electrical equipment is earthed according to size of voltage
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Functionality test of items prior to commencement of operation

Training on Manual Handling Techniques
No cleaning solvents to be used
2 Hourly checks of unit completed by Supervisor/Foreman

Medium
Risk

TECHNIBUILD CONTRACTING (OMAN) L.L.C.

Piling,Shoring,Building,Infrastructure, Dewatering
& Marine Contractor
P.O. Box: 119,P.C: 111, Airport PO
C.R. No: 1076811
Tel: +96824493026, Fax: +96824493082
Email: technibuild.oman@gmail.com
Website: www.technibuildco.com
* Waste generated disposed of in accordance with procedures
* Suitable and sufficient work tools
* Personnel Hygiene practices
* Ear protection to be provided once noise level reaches 85dBA
*Fire Extinguisher to be situated near machine in case of fire
* Maintenance work will only commence after approval by
Medium
supervisor
Risk
* Supervisor informs work party of maintenance work to be carried
out
* Supervisor identifies work area and 'no entry zone'
* Toolbox Talk prior to maintenance work
* Correct PPE
* Buddy system in place for work at all times
* Isolate all necessary equipment and bleed lines, clean vessels if
applicable
* Disconnect all supply lines, Even if not associated with equipment
at hand, i. e. electrical, pneumatic, water etc
* Maintenance work in accordance with works manual or lates
engineering procedures
* Suitable and sufficient work tools
* Ear protection to be provided once noise level reaches 85dBA
* Fire Extinguisher to be used near machine in case of fire

TECHNIBUILD CONTRACTING (OMAN) L.L.C.

Piling,Shoring,Building,Infrastructure, Dewatering

& Marine Contractor

P.O. Box: 119,P.C: 111, Airport PO
C.R. No: 1076811
Tel: +96824493026, Fax: +96824493082
Email: technibuild.oman@gmail.com
Website: www.technibuildco.com
Medium
* Breakdown work will only commence after approval by supervisor Risk
* Supervisor informs work party of maintenance work to be carried
out and will isolate all operational equipment as deemed necessary
* Supervisor identifies work area and 'no entry zone'
* Toolbox Talk prior to maintenance work
* Correct PPE

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*
*

Correct gloves to be worn if chemicals and cement present

aprons if chemicals and cement present
Respirator if chemicals present
Buddy system in place for work at all times

* If breakdown at night; firstly identify if the breakdown can wait till

daylight hours, if not, ensure suitable and safe lighting for
environment is placed to aid visibility. If visibility can not effectively
be increased wait until daylight hours
* Isolate all necessary equipment and bleed lines, clean vessels if
applicable
* Disconnect all supply lines, Even if not associated with equipment
at hand, i. e. electrical, pneumatic, water etc

TECHNIBUILD CONTRACTING (OMAN) L.L.C.

Piling,Shoring,Building,Infrastructure, Dewatering
& Marine Contractor
P.O. Box: 119,P.C: 111, Airport PO
C.R. No: 1076811
Tel: +96824493026, Fax: +96824493082
Email: technibuild.oman@gmail.com
Website: www.technibuildco.com
* Breakdown work in accordance with works manual or latest
engineering procedures
* Suitable and sufficient work tools
* ear protection to be provided once noise level reaches 85dBA
* Fire Extinguisher to be situated b\near machine in case of fire
* Individual company HSE Plans and procedures ( Emergency
Evacuation Procedures )
* All musandum personnel partake in PDO HSE induction
* Work Areas are covered by Permit to work system
* Individual human error reduces by competent supervision
* Fire Extinguisher to be situated b\near machine in case of fire

High Risk