Document Number

RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153

INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

SAFETY & CONTROL MEASURES

HEALTH SAFETY & HEALTH RISK RISK RATING RISK RATING
HAZARDS including ENVIRONMENTAL BEFORE AFTER
CONTROLS ERICPD CONTROLS
ACTIVITY/PROCESS/ including IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL RAW RISK (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, RESIDUAL RISK
OPERATIONS/ This typically refers to:
ASPECTS Discipline)
NO PRODUCTS/SERVICE Who/what can suffer from the
S This typically refers impact & how

SEVERITY

SEVERITY
FREQUEN

FREQUEN
to: Employee

SCORE

SCORE
INDEX

INDEX
Working at Heights Health

RISK

RISK
Chemicals Environment

CY

CY
High Voltage
Collision / injury while
1 Storage of cables Bad Housekeeping 5 5 25 H Cable drums to be used for storage of cables 2 5 10 M
accessing the cables
Lifting while
2 Injury to personnel, property 5 5 25 H Lifting procedure to be followed. No 2 5 10 M
Loading/Unloading Falling of load
damage personnel to come below suspended load.
Lifting while Faulty lifting
3 Fall of load resulting in injury 5 5 25 H Periodic inspection of lifting equipment as per 2 5 10 M
Loading/Unloading equipment
HSE plan
Lifting while
4 5 5 25 H Inspection of tools to be done before every 2 5 10 M
Loading/Unloading Faulty hand tools Injury to employee.
use
Falling objects (material or
equipment) from elevated
positions. Falling objects when
Lifting while Objects to be secured before lifting / use at
5 Falling objects. employees carry it up to the 5 5 25 H 2 5 10 M
Loading/Unloading height
elevated position could lead to
serious harm or death of an
employee.

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 Document Number
RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153
INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

SAFETY & CONTROL MEASURES

HEALTH SAFETY & HEALTH RISK RISK RATING RISK RATING
HAZARDS including ENVIRONMENTAL BEFORE AFTER
CONTROLS ERICPD CONTROLS
ACTIVITY/PROCESS/ including IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL RAW RISK (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, RESIDUAL RISK
OPERATIONS/ This typically refers to:
ASPECTS Discipline)
NO PRODUCTS/SERVICE Who/what can suffer from the
S This typically refers impact & how

SEVERITY

SEVERITY
FREQUEN

FREQUEN
to: Employee

SCORE

SCORE
INDEX

INDEX
Working at Heights Health

RISK

RISK
Chemicals Environment

CY

CY
High Voltage
Periodic inspection of welding machine. Check
2
6 Electrocution 5 5 H the validity of the inspection sticker on the 2 5 10 M
Welding machine Electric Shock 5
welding machine.
2
7 Welding machine Electric Shock Electrical burns 5 5 H Periodic inspection of welding machine 2 5 10 M
5
Periodic inspection of welding machine. Check
Fire in the welding 2
8 Welding machine Burns 5 5 H the validity of the inspection sticker on the 2 5 10 M
machine 5
welding machine
Trip Hazard Injury to personnel 2 Lay the cables away from walkways.
9 5 5 H 1 5 10 L
Welding Cables 5

Periodic inspection of welding cables. Check the

Fire due to heating 2
10 Burns 5 5 H validity of the inspection sticker on the welding 2 5 10 M
Welding Cables up of cables / 5
cables.
welding equipment
Fire due to Periodic inspection of welding cables. Check the
2
11 Welding Cables flammable gases in 5 5 H validity of the inspection sticker on the welding 2 5 10 M
Burns 5
the vicinity cables.

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 Document Number
RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153
INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

SAFETY & CONTROL MEASURES

HEALTH SAFETY & HEALTH RISK RISK RATING RISK RATING
HAZARDS including ENVIRONMENTAL BEFORE AFTER
CONTROLS ERICPD CONTROLS
ACTIVITY/PROCESS/ including IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL RAW RISK (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, RESIDUAL RISK
OPERATIONS/ This typically refers to:
ASPECTS Discipline)
NO PRODUCTS/SERVICE Who/what can suffer from the
S This typically refers impact & how

SEVERITY

SEVERITY
FREQUEN

FREQUEN
to: Employee

SCORE

SCORE
INDEX

INDEX
Working at Heights Health

RISK

RISK
Chemicals Environment

CY

CY
High Voltage
Quality welding cables to be used. Check the
Use of substandard 2
12 Welding Cables 5 5 H validity of the inspection sticker on the welding 1 5 5 L
cables Electrocution 5
cables.
Employees could slip and fall Monkey type ladders are preferable. Ladders are
Slip trip and 2
13 Use of ladder when climbing on ladders to get 5 5 H to be inspected periodically. Training to staff 2 5 10 M
fall/Ladders/Fatigue 5
to an elevated position. about safe use of ladders
Employees could slip and fall
Fall from ladders 2 Ensure hands are free while climbing ladders. 3
14 Use of ladder when climbing on ladders to get 5 5 H 2 5 10 M
while carrying load 5 point contact to be maintained always
to an elevated position.
Monkey type ladders are preferable. Ladders are
Falling from ladders 2 to be inspected periodically. 3-point contact to
15 Fatality 5 5 H 2 5 10 M
Use of ladder 5 be maintained. Training to staff about safe use of
ladders
2 Ladders are to be secured. Distance of
16 Fall of ladders 5 5 H 1 5 5 L
Use of ladder Storage of ladders 5 Walkways to be earmarked and followed
2 Ladders are to be inspected periodically.
17 Use of ladder Condition of ladders Fall from ladders 5 5 H 1 5 5 L
5 Training for inspection of ladders to be used
Fall of scaffolding Falling objects (material or
2 Scaffolding pipes to be passed on between
18 Use of Scaffoldings pipes and scaffolding equipment) from elevated 5 5 H 2 5 10 M
5 scaffolders. Scaffolding components to be
components positions.

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RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153
INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

handled using baskets. Throwing of components

shall not be allowed.
Fall of people due to Falling objects (material or
2
19 Use of Scaffoldings defective equipment) from elevated 5 5 H Standard design to be followed 2 5 10 M
5
scaffoldings positions.
Falling objects (material or
Toppling of 2
20 Use of Scaffoldings equipment) from elevated 5 5 H Standard design to be followed 2 5 10 M
scaffolding 5
positions.
2
21 Use of crane Lack of maintenance Failure of crane during lifting 5 5 H Third party inspection 2 5 10 M
5
Lack of competent 2
22 Use of crane Fall / collision during lifting 5 5 H Approved rigger and crane operators to be used 2 5 10 M
manpower 5
Use of other heavy 2 Flagman shall be assigned. Reverse alarms can
23 Collision Fatality, Property damage 5 5 H
equipment 5 be provided in the heavy equipments
Employees could slip and fall Monkey type ladders are preferable. Ladders are
Slip trip and 2
24 Use of ladder when climbing on ladders to get 5 5 H to be inspected periodically. Training to staff 2 5 10 M
fall/Ladders/Fatigue 5
to an elevated position. about safe use of ladders
Employees could slip and fall
Fall from ladders 2 Ensure hands are free while climbing ladders. 3
25 Use of ladder when climbing on ladders to get 5 5 H 2 5 10 M
while carrying load 5 point contact to be maintained always
to an elevated position.
Scaffolding pipes to be passed on between
Fall of scaffolding Falling objects (material or
2 scaffolders. Scaffolding components to be
26 Use of Scaffoldings pipes and scaffolding equipment) from elevated 5 5 H 2 5 10 M
5 handled using baskets. Throwing of components
components positions.
shall not be allowed.
Fall of people due to Falling objects (material or
2
27 Use of Scaffoldings defective equipment) from elevated 5 5 H Standard design to be followed 2 5 10 M
5
scaffoldings positions.
2
28 Use of crane Lack of maintenance Failure of crane during lifting 5 5 H Third party inspection 2 5 10 M
5

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 Document Number
RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153
INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

SAFETY & CONTROL MEASURES

HEALTH SAFETY & HEALTH RISK RISK RATING RISK RATING
HAZARDS including ENVIRONMENTAL BEFORE AFTER
CONTROLS ERICPD CONTROLS
ACTIVITY/PROCESS/ including IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL RAW RISK (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, RESIDUAL RISK
OPERATIONS/ This typically refers to:
ASPECTS Discipline)
NO PRODUCTS/SERVICE Who/what can suffer from the
S This typically refers impact & how

SEVERITY

SEVERITY
FREQUEN

FREQUEN
to: Employee

SCORE

SCORE
INDEX

INDEX
Working at Heights Health

RISK

RISK
Chemicals Environment

CY

CY
High Voltage
Lack of competent Approved rigger and crane operators to be
29 Use of crane Fall / collision during lifting 5 5 25 H 2 5 10 M
manpower used
Use of other heavy Flagman shall be assigned. Reverse alarms
30 Collision Fatality, Property damage 5 5 25 H 2 5 10 M
equipment can be provided in the heavy equipments
Cable drums to be positioned using stoppers.
Rolling direction shall be indicated on the
31 Use of cable drums Rolling of cables Fall / Collision with people 5 5 25 H 2 5 10 M
drums. Jacks shall be used in accordance with
manufacturer
Approved cable jointer shall be used. Periodic
Use of heat for cable
32 Cable Terminations Fire 5 5 25 H inspection shall be done. Flammable materials 2 5 10 M
jointing
shall be moved away from the site.
Falling of cable Cable drums to be secured from falling from
33 Transport of cable drums Fall / Collision with people 5 5 25 H 2 5 10 M
drums trucks
Snipping of wire Certified winches to be used. Periodic
34 Use of winch Injury to personnel 5 5 25 H 2 5 10 M
ropes inspection to be carried out

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 Document Number
RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153
INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

SAFETY & CONTROL MEASURES

HEALTH SAFETY & HEALTH RISK RISK RATING RISK RATING
HAZARDS including ENVIRONMENTAL BEFORE AFTER
CONTROLS ERICPD CONTROLS
ACTIVITY/PROCESS/ including IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL RAW RISK (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, RESIDUAL RISK
OPERATIONS/ This typically refers to:
ASPECTS Discipline)
NO PRODUCTS/SERVICE Who/what can suffer from the
S This typically refers impact & how

SEVERITY

SEVERITY
FREQUEN

FREQUEN
to: Employee

SCORE

SCORE
INDEX

INDEX
Working at Heights Health

RISK

RISK
Chemicals Environment

CY

CY
High Voltage
Area must be scanned for underground services
Plant and & permit to excavate issued before work
35 Excavation underground services Plant trip / Power Outage 5 5 25 H commences. Trial pits shall be excavated where 2 3 6 L
getting affected ever needed.

Identify underground utilities by using existing

Plant and as built drawings, GPR survey reports, trial pits,
36 Excavation underground services Electrocution / Electric Shock 5 5 25 H metal/cable detectors etc. prior to excavation. 2 3 6 L
getting affected

Reduced stability of Excavations in close proximity to buildings or

Property damage / Structural
37 Excavation nearby structures and 5 5 25 H structures must be assessed by competent person 2 3 6 L
Collapse
buildings before work commences.
Soil collapse or cave- Excavated soil must be kept at least 2 feet away
ins, injury to people, People inside excavated area
38 Excavation 5 5 25 H from the shore. Excavation Safety precautions to 2 5 10 M
fatality. getting buried
be followed

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RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153
INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

All tools shall be in good condition and

Use for tools for Injury to people due inspected regularly. Periodic inspection of tools
39 Cut, laceration injury 5 5 25 H 2 3 6 L
excavation to hand tools by a competent person and color coding.

40 Use of Paints Inhalation of vapours Health effects to people 5 5 25 H Wear chemical cartridges / respirator
No hot work near paint Storage area. Paints to be
Flammable
41 Use of Paints Fire 5 5 25 H stored in designated cool area with firefighting
substances
equipment
Flammable Cylinders to be stored in designated cool area
42 Use of gas cylinders Fire / Explosion 5 5 25 H
substances with firefighting equipment
Cylinder safety precautions to be followed as per
43 Use of gas cylinders Gas leak Pollution
HSE Plan
44 Laying of cables 3 5 15 M Sharp ends to be inspected and removed 2 5 10 M
Sharp Ends Injury to personnel
Materials on the ground can lead Floors and edges on platforms to be inspected
45 Laying of cables Slip, trip and fall 3 5 15 M 2 5 10 M
to trip incidents leading to injury periodically
Falling of trays due Strength of the supports to be ensured
46 Laying of cables Injury to personnel 3 5 15 M 2 5 10 M
to lack of support
LOTO followed. Cardinal Safety policy to be
47 Testing of cables Use of high Voltage Electrocution / Electric Shock 3 5 15 M followed. Electrical Safety Procedure as per 2 5 10 M
HSE plan to be followed

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RISK ASSESSMENT: FORMS-L&T-SHEQ-153
INSTALLATION OF HV/MV CABLES / LV POWER AND CONTROL CABLES Revision Number
SHEQ SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION 0
Issue Date

9 May 2019
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PT&D (AFRICA)

Reference Risk Assessment Matrix

Interpretation of the 5 x 5 Risk matrix

 H - Risks in Red Category are High risks and are unacceptable. Task cannot be executed
 M - Risks in Yellow Category are Medium risks. Tasks shall be carried out with the control measures identified in the risk assessment
 L - Risks in Green Category are Low risks.

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