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Severity Factor: - (S) Probability Factor: - (P)

1 MINIMAL IMPACT FIRST AID, MINOR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE < 1 EVERY 10,000 OPERATIONS 1 EVERY 10 YEARS OPERATING (Unlikely)
1
(TRIVIAL) (Remote)
2 MODERATE IMPACT NON LOST TIME ACCIDENTS (LTA), DAMAGE REQUIRING < 1 EVERY 10,000 OPERATIONS 1 EVERY OPERATING YEARS
OUTSIDE HELP OR MINOR DELAY 2
(MINOR) (Unlikely) (Possible but unlikely)
3 SERIOUS IMPACT LTA OR SERIOUS INJURIES POSSIBLE, DAMAGE / < 10 EVERY 10,000 OPERATIONS 1 EVERY MONTH OPERATING (Likely to occur)
(LOSS TIME/ SUPSPENSION OF OPERATIONS 3
(Possible)
MODERATE)
< 10 EVERY 100 OPERATIONS 1 EVERY WEEK OPERATING
4 MAJOR IMPACT LIFE THRETENING, MAJOR EQUIPMENT OR 4
OPERATIONAL DAMAGE (Likely) (Hazard will Experienced)
(MAJOR)
5 CATASTROPHIC IMPACT LOSS OF PERSON (S), SEVERE STRUCTURAL OR INCIDENT MOST LIKELY WILL HAPPEN 1 EVERY DAY OPERATING
(FATAL) ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE 5 (Certain)

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Client: MOCS Venues Assessment Date: 07/11/2019

Project: Civil & Building Maintenance Project System/ Activity: Mobile Scaffolding, Removal and replacing Rev. No.: 00
Gypsum Ceiling and painting
Assessment Team: Reviewed By: Sureshkumar
Mr. BIJUKRISHNA –HSE OFFICER

Task/Element Potential hazards/Consequences Population at Risk Risk Rating Score Control Measures Revised Risk
L S R L S R
Site Preparation  Heavy Barriers – Improper Scaffolders, labors, 5 2 10 1. Choose lighter barriers (indoor barriers) 2 2 4
Manual Lifting supervisor, public 2. Isolate the area with barricade system and
a. Muscle strain caution signs
 Unauthorized Entry 3. Educate workers about proper body
mechanics (bent knees, straight back while
lifting loads)
4. Coordinate with BMS about the time when
the task does not have an impact on the
public
5. Request for isolation of fire protection
systems, in coordination with BMS
Erection of Mobile  Damaged scaffold Scaffolders, labors, 5 4 20 1. Inspect scaffold materials before use 2 4 8
Scaffold components (dented, rusted) supervisor, public 2. Remove dented or rusted materials from
a. Collapse of scaffold service
b. Fatality 3. Close Supervision

 Work at Height (Scaffolders) Scaffolders, labors, 5 4 20 1. Maintain the barricade system around the 2 4 8
a. Fall of Worker supervisor, public work area with caution signs
b. Fall of tools 2. Ensure the availability of Third Party
Certificates of Scaffolders
3. Provide tool lanyard for tools used
4. Wear FBH and required PPEs, i.e. hard hat
with chin strap
5. 100% tie off, higher than the D-ring

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6. Toolbox talk on Work at Height

7. Emergency Rescue/Response Procedure

 Poor Access during erection Scaffolders, labors 5 3 15 1. Clear obstructions; unnecessary materials 2 3 6
a. Slips, trips and falls to promote access
2. Remove unnecessary materials
 Poor Illumination Scaffolders, labors, 5 3 15 1. Provide ample lighting in the area 2 3 6
a. Slips, trips and falls supervisors 2. Wear clear glasses while working inside

Use of power tools  Electrical Hazard (use of drill Masons, Labors, 3 4 12 1. Use battery-operated power tool, 1 3 3
machine) public wherever possible
a. Shock, burns, etc. 2. Ensure the equipment is double insulated
3. Ensure the equipment has 3-pronged plug
(grounding system)
4. Use insulated hooks to hang the extension
cord onto the scaffold
5. Provide training on the safe use of power
tools
6. Wear safety gloves and safety shoes
 Fire due to electrical problem Masons, labors, 2 4 8 1. Wherever possible, use battery-operated 1 3 3
a. Burns, property damage public power tool
If not available:
2. No overloading of sockets
3. Outlets should only be 110V in power
4. Do not use multi-adapter to connect the
plug into the socket
5. No coiling and splicing of cables
6. Provide FFE
7. Ensure workers are trained to properly use
the FFE
8. Always wear PPEs to avoid secondary
hazards

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 Improper Access Mason, Labor 3 4 12 1. Provide training on work at height (three- 1 3 3

 Carrying tools & materials point contact, etc.)
while climbing up 2. Ensure ladder on the mobile scaffold frame
a. Fall, injury, death is available
3. While climbing up the scaffold, use the
ladder from the inside of the mobile
scaffold to prevent it from toppling
4. Provide holsters for tools
5. If no pulley is available, pass on to another
worker on top to safely transport materials
etc.
6. Ensure wheel casters are locked and
secured
7. Wear FBH all the time
8. “NO” Shortcuts
 Unstable ground, unstable Mason, Labors 3 4 12 1. Ensure the scaffold has been inspected by 1 3 3
scaffold the scaffold supervisor and scaffold
a. Fall, death inspector (3rd party certified)
2. Ensure the scaffold has been tagged “safe”
3. Ensure all scaffold components are
complete with brace supports
4. Provide enough outriggers
5. Ensure the scaffold is built with the right
base-height ratio (4:1)
6. Do not move the mobile scaffold while
materials and workers are above the
structure
7. Worker should only use the access ladder
from the inside of the mobile scaffold

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8. Wear FBH all the time, 100% tie-off

 Working at Height Mason, labor, 3 4 12 1. Maintain proper barricade system and 1 3 3

a. Fall of tools, worker supervisor, public caution signs
2. Ensure toe boards are in place
3. Tool lanyard for tools
4. Guard rails should be completed
5. 100% tie off onto the scaffold or better on
a certified anchorage point
 Vibration Masons, laborers 3 3 9 1. Ensure the tool has a spring-dampened 1 2 2
a. Hand-arm vibration handle to at least reduce the vibration
syndrome (AVR)
b. Carpal tunnel syndrome 2. Job Rotation
3. Frequent rest
4. Use Safety Gloves (preferably rubber
gloves)
5. Health Surveillance
 Noise Masons, laborers 4 3 12 1. Ensure the power tool is still in good 2 2 4
a. Tinnitus (ringing of the condition
ear) 2. Other workers should keep distance from
b. Temporary deafness the area where chipping activity is ongoing
c. Permanent deafness 3. Job rotation
4. Wear earplugs/earmuffs
 Presence of silica dust during Masons, laborers, 4 4 16 1. Ensure the area is well-ventilated 2 2 4
Drilling and fixing public 2. Provide means for dust extraction in the
a. Irritation (acute) area
b. Respiratory diseases 3. Job rotation for prolonged exposure
(lung cancer) 4. Wear dust mask
5. Dispose of chemical suit after use

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Removal and replacing  Presence of dust (may contain Workforce, public 4 4 16 1. Do not drop the gypsum boards from top 1 4 4
of gypsum celling. silica) during Dismantling level of the scaffold
a. Respiratory irritation 2. Job Rotation if prolonged work duration
b. Chronic Lung Diseases 3. Limit the workers within the area
(Cancer) 4. Do housekeeping in the area after for any
remaining dust (to protect the public/end
users)
5. Wear Dust Mask (all workers)
 Improper Access Carpenter, Labor 4 3 12 1. Provide training on work at height (three- 2 3 6
 Carrying tools & materials point contact, etc.)
while climbing up 2. Provide fixed ladder on the mobile scaffold
b. Fall, injury, death 3. Provide holsters for tools
4. If no pulley or rope is available, pass on to
another worker on top to safely transport
materials etc.
5. “NO” Shortcuts
 Unstable ground, unstable Carpenter, Labors 5 4 20 1. Ensure the scaffold has been inspected by 1 4 4
scaffold the scaffold supervisor and scaffold
b. Fall, death inspector
2. Ensure the scaffold has been tagged “safe”
3. Ensure casters are functional and locked
whenever work is ongoing
4. Ensure braces have been installed on the
scaffold
5. Tie-in the scaffold tower onto a supported
structure (railings) with coupler and pipe
extended in between
6. Provide 4 outriggers
7. Do not move the scaffold if worker is till on
top of it

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 Working at Height Carpenter, labor, 4 4 16 1. Maintain proper barricade system and 2 4 8

b. Fall of tools, worker supervisor, public caution signs
2. Ensure toe boards are in place
3. Tool lanyard for tools
4. Guard rails should be complete
5. 100% tie off onto the scaffold
Surface Preparation  Generated Dust during Painter 4 4 16 1. Observe job rotation for prolonged 1 3 3
sanding exposure
2. Ensure that the area is well-ventilated
(outdoor)
3. Wear dust mask
 Repetitive work (sanding) Painter, laborer 3 3 9 1. If possible, use sanding machine to reduce 1 3 3
a. Muscle strain the workload of the painter/laborer
2. Increase manpower
3. Job rotation is advised
4. Frequent resting periods to be
implemented
Painting Activity  Prolonged exposure to paint Painter, Labors, 2 4 8 7. Outdoor Works (well-ventilated) 1 3 3
fumes and other chemicals public 8. Cover and secure all chemicals when not in
a. Eye, nose, Lung Irritation use
b. Dizziness, Headache 9. Ensure that workers using these chemicals
c. Lung Disease (Chronic) are competent to do the task
d. Skin irritation 10. MSDS should be available and
communicated
11. Job rotation is advised for prolonged
exposure
12. First Aid should be available
13. Health Surveillance
14. Wear Dust Mask (respirator is preferred)
15. Wear safety glasses
16. Wear coverall or disposable chemical suit

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 Poor Hazard Communication Painters, Laborers, 3 4 12 1. Label all chemicals 1 4 4

a. Poison, death Public 2. Provide secondary containments for
b. Slips, trips and falls chemicals
3. Put all chemicals at the side; no blocking of
access
4. Educate workers about the chemicals (SDS
Awareness)
5. First Aid Availability
6. Wear Dust Mask/respirator
 Poor Hazard Communication Painters, Laborers, 3 4 12 7. Label all chemicals 1 4 4
c. Poison, death Public 8. Provide secondary containments for
d. Slips, trips and falls chemicals
9. Put all chemicals at the side; no blocking of
access
10. Educate workers about the chemicals (SDS
Awareness)
11. First Aid Availability
12. Wear Dust Mask/respirator
 Improper Access Painters, Labor 3 3 9 9. Provide training on work at height (three- 2 2 4
 Carrying tools & materials point contact, etc.)
while climbing up 10. Provide fixed ladder on the mobile scaffold
c. Fall, injury, death 11. Provide holsters for tools
12. If no pulley is available, pass on to another
worker on top to safely transport materials
etc.
13. “NO” Shortcuts
 Unstable ground, unstable Painters, Laborers 3 4 12 9. Ensure the scaffold has been inspected by 1 4 4
scaffold the scaffold supervisor and scaffold
c. Fall, death inspector (3rd party certified)
10. Ensure scaffold is levelled properly
11. Ensure the scaffold has been tagged “safe”
and re-inspected after 7days

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12. Ensure casters are functional and locked

13. Provide additional outriggers
14. Do not move the scaffold if worker is till on
top of it
 Working at Height Painters, labor, 3 4 12 6. Maintain proper barricade system and 2 2 4
c. Fall of tools, worker supervisor, public caution signs
7. Ensure toe boards are in place
8. Provide Tool lanyard for tools
9. Guard rails should be complete
10. Ensure all involved painters have valid 3rd
party certificates on work at height
11. 100% tie off onto the scaffold or better on
a certified anchorage point
Dismantling, removal of  Transport of materials from Scaffolders, public 4 4 16 1. Use an inspected rope to safely transport 2 4 8
materials above to ground level the materials from above to ground level
a. Head injury, other 2. Maintain barricade and caution signs
physical injuries around the dismantled scaffold
b. Death
Loading and unloading  Incompetency of driver Driver, public, other 5 4 20 1. Ensure driver is competent and not 2 4 8
of scaffold materials (Impact) workers intoxicated with alcohol and other drugs
a. Struck by 2. Observe speed limit
b. Vehicle Collision 3. Provide banksman or flagman onsite
4. Check the condition of vehicle (with
reverse alarm system, horn, etc.)
5. Health surveillance of driver

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