Risk Assessment

Project: Hyderabad Recreation club Project No.:

Method Statement Sheet: Electrical work and MEP services installation, Testing and commissioning Risk Assessment Reference:

APPROVED BY
Assessor(s) – Name Position Signature Date
Name Position Signature Date

Rang Reddy Manager MEP

Mr. Rayeesuddin In charge- HSE

Sr. Engineer -MEP

MR.Ananad JL Project Manager
HSE-Officer

Date for Next Assessment Review:

Likelihood Severity Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)
Note: 1: Unlikely 1: Negligible 1-2: Trivial
 Risks identified as “CLASS 1” should be shown using the designation of “CL1” within the column of “Risk” on this assessment document. 2: Remote 2: Slight 3-5: Acceptable/Tolerable
X =
 New review – maximum of 90 days or if methodology risk/controls etc. change. 3: Quite possible 3: Moderate 6-9: Moderate (Acceptable with review)
4: Likely 4: High 10-15: Substantial
5: Very Likely 5: Very High 16-25: Intolerable/Unacceptable

Plant/Equipment : Mobile crane, telehandler, DG, Panels, Electrical DB Task Specific PPE : HI viz jacket, Safety shoes, Goggles, Nose mask, Foreman :
Earplugs, Insulated footwear, insulated PVC hand
Tools/Materials : Hand tools, Electrical cable, Testing Equipment gloves, Safety Harness
Consumables other resources – power/water etc : Power Supply Permits : Work at height, Isolation-LOTO, permit to lift, Foreman or :
permit to dig/demolish Signoff as specified

Site – Relevant drawings (Drgs – XXX/XXX/T/XXXX) : Competent Person : Foreman :

Legend: A = Likelihood B = Severity C = Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)

Sequential Job/Task Initial Assessment Responsible Person Re-Assessment

(Descripted in sufficient details to People at Risk Hazard Risk Control Measures (a single person for
enable assessment of risk) A B C each control) A B C

 Electrical trained persons should be selected as per criteria of ESSW procedure Pm/Site execution
1. Electrical Team set up
requirement. Team
 Only trained and qualified electrical engineer and electrician should be selected for
electrical work.
 Trained electrician & engineer should have electrical license. Pm/Site execution
Team
Electrical workers, Electrical shock to  Competency assessment should be done for electrical team and appointment letter Pm/Site execution
Engineers, and Untrained electrical person Electrocution /
team for the task. 3 4 12 should be issued to electrical team (Electrical Engineer & electrician) Team 2 2 4
other person. Property damage
 Subcontractor electricians should be assessed, and authorization letters
shall be issued.
 Medical checkup should be done properly, and electrical team should be medical fit Pm/Site execution
for work. Team
 All electrical team should be trained regarding CPR procedures.
 Electrical team should be trained and conduct the M1, M2 and M3 and isolation Pm/Site execution
Team
 Risk Assessment

Legend: A = Likelihood B = Severity C = Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)

Sequential Job/Task Initial Assessment Responsible Person Re-Assessment

(Descripted in sufficient details to People at Risk Hazard Risk Control Measures (a single person for
enable assessment of risk) A B C each control) A B C

procedure training to them.

 Electrical work COP roll out training should be conducted with electrical team.

 Electrical team should know about COP & PSS compliance requirement. Pm/Site execution
Team
 RCBO or MCB together with RCD must be provided and functional for all electrical
distribution installations and portable panels.
 Electrical equipment shall have correct safety guarding and protective devices in
place (e.g., weatherproof materials, cover plates, earthling, RCD’s etc.).
 All electrical supply points shall be provided with a means of effective isolation and
Earth leakage from Electrical
sock/Electrocution, lock out.
Pm/Site execution
panels Fire, injury to person 3 4 12  Electrostatic earthling to be ensured for all electrical panels. 2 3 6
Team
and damage to  All temporary distribution boards must be externally earthed an adequately secured
property in position.
 Rubber mats to be provided in front of Electrical Panels
 Electric Shock First Aid procedures to be displayed on the panel front doors.
 SLD to be pasted over the panels.
 Fire extinguisher to be kept near the electrical panel
 Electrical panels for outdoor applications should preferably of IP 67 rating. If not,
proper shed to be provided.
Electrocution, injury to  Electrical distribution installations must be weatherproof and have RCBO/MCB and Pm/Site execution
Water & Dust
person and damage 3 4 12 2 2 4
Ingress to Panel RCD protection. Team
to property
 Electrical panels shall be placed away from water (curing) pipelines and away
from shaft openings.
 Panels, cables, circuit breakers etc. to be procured from approved vendors / makes.
 Continuity & Insulation resistance test to be carried out for cables.
 Incoming of all panels to be provided with an RCBO (up to 63A). Above 63A, MCCB
along with ELR to be provided.
 Point for isolation to be provided in all panels and the same to be labelled properly.
2. Installation of Electrical
 All outgoings should go through an RCBO (up to 63A). Above 63A, MCCB along
panels Electrical
Sub-standard Panels with ELR to be provided.
sock/Electrocution,
& Cables Pm / Site
Fire, injury to person 3 4 12  Bus bar material and thickness should be based on the current rating of the panels 2 3 6
execution Team
and damage to  Insulation to be done on bus bars.
property  Point to be available for earth lead connections
 Locking arrangement should be available
 Phase color codes to be followed for internal wiring works.
 All Distribution boards must comply LIN standards & PSS 5.
 Manual pallets trolley should not be used for handling of Electrical panels as
per PSS 64.
Damages on cable Electrical 3 4 12  Continuity & Insulation resistance test to be carried out for cables. Pm / Site 2 3 6
sock/Electrocution,  Cables must be sufficiently insulated, sheathed, or armored, have protection from execution Team
Fire, injury to person chemical damage and where necessary additional protection, e.g. guarding, to
and damage to
property prevent mechanical damage.
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Legend: A = Likelihood B = Severity C = Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)

Sequential Job/Task Initial Assessment Responsible Person Re-Assessment

(Descripted in sufficient details to People at Risk Hazard Risk Control Measures (a single person for
enable assessment of risk) A B C each control) A B C

 All underground and overhead cables must be located or arranged so they are not in
the way of activities on site (i.e., redirected, buried with sufficient ground clearance).
 Socket outlets for distribution cables should be located as close to the working point
as possible to prevent the need for long trailing wires.
 Avoid cable laying through sharp edges.
 Protection to be provided to cables based on the area of laying.
 Specific signage for the routed/laid cable to be displayed
 Use PVC insulated hook or start routing of cable.
 Don’t route the cable through the vehicle movement access.
 Maintain 1.5meters to routing the cable through the fencing.
 Double compression glands to be used for termination works.
Electrical  Holes made on panels should be according to the gland size.
Loose termination of sock/Electrocution,  Lugs to be used for termination works.
cables Pm / Site
Fire, injury to person 3 4 12 2 3 6
 Lug material & size to match with the cable conductor execution Team
and damage to
property  Tightness to be ensured for all terminations
 Armored cables shall be properly earthed with glands for panel earthing.

Working on Live Electrical  Power supply to be terminated before any new connection works.
panels for Measuring sock/Electrocution,  Isolation permit and LOTO system to be followed Pm / Site
the test record Fire, injury to person 3 4 12 2 3 6
 Appropriate electrical resistant hand gloves to be used during measuring test on live execution Team
and damage to
property electrical panels.ie: Phase sequence Test, Voltage test, Amp Test etc.
 Weight of the cable drum to be checked and Jack to be selected accordingly.
 Length of the bar used in cable jack to be enough to avoid slippage of drum while
Involved workers Injury to person and lifting. Pm / Site
Failure of Cable Jack 3 3 9 2 2 4
and staff damage to property  Ensure area around the cable drum is barricaded. execution Team
 Cable pulling through shaft area shall be followed mechanical devices for
pulling with positive ties on each level.

3. Cable Pulling Working near Fall from height,  Ensure hard barricade in place at the edges of excavation
Pm / Site
excavation area and fatality and serious 3 4 12  Use safety harness hooked to approved anchorage point while working near the 2 2 4
execution Team
floor edges injury. edges.
Electrical
Exposed electrical sock/Electrocution,  Cables to be laid over proper cable stands Pm / Site
cables along edges Fire, injury to person 3 4 12 2 2 4
 Display awareness signage’s. execution Team
may get damaged and damage to
property
4. Underground Cable laying Involved workers Excavation without Damage electrical 3 4 12  “Permit to Dig / Demolish” to be obtained Pm / Site 2 3 6
and staff/operator scanning cables and electrical  Updated UG services plan from surveyor has to be followed for Identification of execution Team
underground shock to person, services.
services Electrocution, fire and  Plan is to be followed for approximate idea of services not to pin point the location.
damage to property  Area is to be thoroughly scanned for the UG services as per manufacturer
recommendations.
 Only trained and competent person to do the scanning of underground services
 If there are multiple services than scanning for particular service is to be done using
multiple scanning modes to pinpoint the service.
 Services should be clearly marked on the ground using paint and pegs.
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Legend: A = Likelihood B = Severity C = Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)

Sequential Job/Task Initial Assessment Responsible Person Re-Assessment

(Descripted in sufficient details to People at Risk Hazard Risk Control Measures (a single person for
enable assessment of risk) A B C each control) A B C

Search grid pattern (both external perimeter & internal corridor)

 Temporary cables/services lay out drawing need to maintain and should

be available with project MEP team, for identification of installed services.

 “Permit to Dig / Demolish” to be obtained

 Once a locating device (Scanner) has been used to determine position and route,
power should be isolated and LOTO need to be applied.
 Trial holes to be done with hand tools as necessary to confirm the position of any
buried services.
 No excavation/handheld breakers should carry either side of the cables at
least 500mm from the cable location.
 Before excavation, the exclusion zone has to be marked with visible sign
Damage electrical boards/Tape/Barricading etc.
cables and electrical  Every effort should be made to excavate alongside the service rather than directly
Involved workers Pm / Site
Unsafe excavation shock to person, 3 4 12 above it 2 3 6
and staff/operator execution Team
Electrocution, fire and
 Insulated tools should be used when hand digging near electric cables.
damage to property
 Spades and shovels (preferably those with curved edges) should be used rather
than other tools
 Once exposed, services may need to be supported and should never be used as
hand- or footholds for climbing out of excavations. All services should be assumed
to be live until disconnected and proven.
 No mechanical excavation is to be done near Live services and minimum COP
standards are to be followed.

 Underground cables to be laid at a minimum depth of 500mm.

 Brick shall be placed over the bedding layer in order to give the cable an additional
protection.
 Warning tape to specification shall be placed 400mm above all main feeder cables
along the entire length of the trench. The danger tape shall be specific for
underground cabling and shall be non-degradable.
Damage electrical
Laying underground cables and electrical  At road crossings where cables are to be taken out later, sleeves shall be installed
at a minimum depth of 1000mm, or cables shall be buried at depth greater than Pm / Site
cable without shock to person, 3 4 12 2 3 6
1200 mm. execution Team
following standards Electrocution, fire and
damage to property  On completion of the installation of sleeves, all ends shall be sealed to prevent the
ingress of dirt and moisture. After installation of the cables, the sleeves shall be
resealed.
 After Cable/Services are laid Underground surveyor has to take reference points for
location and depth of the services. These points are to be plotted on the UG
services plan and circulated to concern departments

 Wherever possible, joints to be avoided.

Electrical shock to  Jointing of flexible cables to be done through Industrial sockets / IP55 or above rated
Electricians, Joints in cables person, Electrocution, JB’s Pm / Site
Supervisors, 3 4 12 2 2 4
fire and damage to  Jointing of armored cables to be done by licensed technician only execution Team
workers
property  Proper joint & seal to be ensured in all joints.

Water ingress to Electrical shock to  Panels & sockets used outdoors should be weatherproof (IP55 and above).
Electricians, panels/industrial person, Electrocution, Pm / Site
Supervisors, sockets 3 4 12  Female industrial sockets to be maintained with caps in closed position 2 2 4
fire and damage to  Proper canopy to be ensured as per the requirement execution Team
workers
property
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Legend: A = Likelihood B = Severity C = Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)

Sequential Job/Task Initial Assessment Responsible Person Re-Assessment

(Descripted in sufficient details to People at Risk Hazard Risk Control Measures (a single person for
enable assessment of risk) A B C each control) A B C

 Check and ensure no bare conductor electrical lines (EB supply) passing through our
site premises.
 No overhead cables shall be laid at the vehicle access routes.
Contact overhead  Check for rerouting of electrical cables/vehicle access way.
power lines.  Cables shall be laid over the height of all possible vehicles, operating on the project
Nearby Electrocution
premises.
working/walking  Goal posts/height markers with clear height restrictions should be in place at the
5. Overhead Cables laying Cables hit by vehicles Pm / Site
over vehicle access ways and damaged cables.
Class 1 Risk 4 4 16 vehicle access routes wherever cables are running. 2 3 6
execution Team
Mobile plant/vehicle  Signage boards and reflective tapes shall be placed for clear view purposes.
operators Fall of cables due to Property damage
 Intermediate Supports to provide cables to prevent sagging and lowering of cables
vehicle contact height.
 Cables shall be identified and marked in the logistics plan.
 All drivers/operators shall be communicated regarding locations of cables and height
restrictions.

6. Testing of Temp electrical Electricians, Untested temp Electrical shock to 3 4 12  Follow Isolation permit and LOTO system for testing and commissioning of Temp Pm / Site 2 3 6
services Supervisors, electrical services. person, Electrocution, electrical services execution Team
workers Sub standard fire and damage to
property  Competent and appointed persons to do the testing of electrical services before use.
electrical testing
 A test before touch (not live) must be completed:
equipment.
I. prior to, or commencing
Substandard circuit
breakers. work on any electrical
equipment
II. A Permit to Work shall be required to Check that circuits are dead
before working on electrical equipment, i.e. Test Before Touch.
III. All exposed electrical parts and
conductors, including earthing
conductors must be treated as
live until proven
 Personnel MUST NOT remove the installed manufacturers safety guarding,
protective covers, plates, or shrouds, without confirmation through a "Test before
touch" procedure, by use of an approved non-contact voltage tester. (LA-HSE-COP-
001 Rev. 001 - Electrical Works)
 Personnel MUST ensure that after "Test before touch with a Non-Contact Voltage
Tester" is completed, that a mandatory test by use of a calibrated 'multi-Meter" is
undertaken to confirm that no potential energy is stored within the circuit.
 Review and Enhance the existing “Buddy System” to minimize “Human Error – Slips
& Lapses”, where personnel are working in areas that are classed as "Energized".
 Electrical Teams must be monitored (on a daily basis) to ensure that basic electrical
compliance checks (testing) are being completed to the approved industry standard.
 Those involved in testing and commissioning must fully understand the potential
risks of "Arc Flash", and that appropriate PPE (Dependent on Risk Profile) is worn at
all times.
 The following test equipment shall be used and recorded on record Sheet which
come under Category 4 or Category 5, ensure all test equipment are calibrated and
certificates are in place.
I. 1000 Volt Insulation Tester
II. Phase Sequence Meter.
III. Digital Multimeter
IV. Digital Clamp meter
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Legend: A = Likelihood B = Severity C = Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)

Sequential Job/Task Initial Assessment Responsible Person Re-Assessment

(Descripted in sufficient details to People at Risk Hazard Risk Control Measures (a single person for
enable assessment of risk) A B C each control) A B C

V. Digital Earth Tester

VI. ELCB Tester
7. Temporary Lighting, cable  Ensure all electrical installations, cables, panels, accessories or portable electrical
routing, Power distribution appliances are purchased and installed to company specification & ISI standards. Pm / Site
and Light installation on execution Team
 Continuity & Insulation resistance test to be carried out for cables.
Fencing and site.
 Provide RCBO or RCCB with MCB for all electrical distribution installations,
generators & Portable panels.
Sub-standard
Electrical shock to  RCBO or MCB together with RCD shall be installed on all lighting circuits. Pm / Site
Cables, Panels &
accessories person, Electrocution,  Ensure all temporary distribution boards are externally earthed and adequately execution Team
fire, and damage to secured in position.
Earth leakage 4 4 16 2 3 6
property  Monthly inspection of Earth pits & RCD’s to be carried out by competent persons.
Overloading of
Electricians,
cables  Cable size & material to be determined based on the load of the equipment to be
Supervisors,
workers, and other connected.
persons  Ensure all major electrical distribution boards are provided with a means of isolation
and the same is properly labelled. Pm / Site
execution Team
 Cables should never be loaded beyond 80% of the maximum capacity
 Voltage drops to be considered.
 Never take multiple outlets from a single socket.
Electrical shock to
person, Electrocution,
Looping of power &
fire and damage to  Light & Power circuits should never be looped from the same circuits.
Light circuits Pm / Site
property 3 4 12  Separate JB’s to be provided for distribution of light & power. 2 3 6
execution Team
 JB’s should be IP67 rated.

 Ensure edge protection in place while fixing lights on the edges

Electricians, Fall from height Fatality and serious  Use inspected and tagged working platform and safety harness for fixing lights at Pm / Site
Supervisors, injury to person 3 4 12 2 3 6
height execution Team
workers
 Use buddy system if ladder is required to fixed light at height

Electrical shock to  Never carry out any repair works on live line.
Repair works without person, Electrocution,  Isolation permit to be followed
Electricians, following Isolation fire and damage to  Switch off the power & apply LOTO before starting repair works Pm / Site
Supervisors, procedure property 3 4 12 2 3 6
 Conduct “Live Test” using Multi meter, before commencing any works. execution Team
workers
 Buddy system to be implemented
 Only competent and authorized electricians to carry out repairing works
Electricians, Defective Power Electrical shock to 3 4 12  All power tools to be inspected and tagged by authorized persons before using at Pm / Site 2 3 6
Supervisors tools person, Electrocution, site. execution Team
fire and damage to
property  Tagging to done according to color coding system.
 Only trained and authorized person to operate power tools.
 Only double insulated power tools are allowed at site
 Ensure all power tools/equipment are having safe guard and protective devices in
place.
 Power to these tools to be taken through an RCBO.
 Quarterly inspection of power tools to be carried out.
 Risk Assessment

Legend: A = Likelihood B = Severity C = Risk Factor Number (RFN/Residual Risk RR)

Sequential Job/Task Initial Assessment Responsible Person Re-Assessment

(Descripted in sufficient details to People at Risk Hazard Risk Control Measures (a single person for
enable assessment of risk) A B C each control) A B C

 Use PVC insulated S hooks for cable routing.

 Use insulated cable stands, where ever required.
 Avoid running of cables through edges
Damage of electrical  Cable should never be routed, through scaffold ledgers or column rebar.
cables Electrical  Power source to be arranged as near as possible to avoid long run of cables
Improper routing of shock to person,  Never run cables through the ground level and mobile plant movement area.
cables Electrocution, fire and Pm / Site
Electrician/helpers 3 4 12  Overhead cables to be avoided, where ever possible 2 3 6
damage to property execution Team
 Minimum of 2 mtrs height to be maintained for overhead cables within the tower
areas.
 Overhead cables to be protected with goal posts /sacrificial cables at areas of
vehicular movement.
 6-meter clearance to be maintained from overhead cables
 Signage to be provided over and near to overhead cables.
 Ensure ratchet strap is inspected and tagged. Must check it visually prior to use.
Fall of materials and
Fall of man and/ or person from height  Ratchet lifeline should be fix with permanent structure (column) to make as
material from the Fatality and serious anchorage point for hooking safety harness Pm / Site
Electrician/helpers 3 4 12 2 3 6
height while routing injury to person  TW4 permit to be obtained and RSP to check the anchorage point before allowing execution Team
cable at edges damage to property persons to use life line (ratchet strap)
 Use tool harness to the tools
 “Hot work permit” to be obtained during GI strip welding & cutting.
Defective power
tools during  Appropriate PPE’s to be followed for cutting & welding work.
fabrication of Earth  Only single phase or VRD fitted 3 phase Welding to be used. Pm / Site
Electrical shock to
strip person, Electrocution,  Power for welding machine to be connected with RCBO only. execution Team
Unsafe excavation fire and damage to  GI strip shall be properly jointed/welded and check for continuity.
Fall of man and/ or property  Copper earthing cable should terminated with suitable lug clamp.
material inside
excavation hole  “Permit to Dig / Demolish” to be obtained.
Dust  Once a locating device (Scanner) has been used to determine position and route,
Defective Measuring power should be isolated and LOTO need to be applied.
Electricians,  Trial holes to be done with hand tools as necessary to confirm the position of any
equipment Pm / Site
Supervisors, buried services.
8. Earth Pit Installation workers 3 4 12 execution Team 2 3 6
 Before excavation/ Drilling exclusion zone has to be marked with visible sign
boards/Tape/Barricading etc.
 Ensure No mechanical excavation is to be done near Live services and minimum
COP standards are to be followed.
 Required manpower to be used for shifting of earth strip.
 Buddy system to be followed during earth material lowered into the bore hole.
 Use appropriate PPE’s during earth material lowered in to excavation i.e.- Salt, Pm / Site
Charcoal, Earth compound. execution Team
 No single person to carry out repetitive lifts of over 25 kg.
 Use only calibrated testing equipment. Pm / Site
 Monthly inspection should be done and records should be maintained. execution Team