Risk Assessment for Road Works

Initial Risk Date Prepared: Residual Risk Date Reviewed:

Considered when all current controls are in The final risk score once all additional Reviewed By: Area
place and effective, as well as any controls are in place and effective.
assumptions defined in the context Risk Score =
statement. Initial Controls + Additional Controls

Initial Initial Initial Residual Residual Residual

Risk #

Risk Description / Who is at Risk Existing Controls put in

Risk Title Impact Likelihood Risk Additional Controls Required Responsible Impact Likelihood Risk Comments / AHA Details
Activity / Hazards / Exposed place
Severity Probability Score Severity Probability Score

1 Employees Inexperience of Personal HSE Induction training prior 5 3 15 All new comers should be report Admin, HR 4 1 4 Adequately controlled Risk
New Starts New Employees Injury to mobilization Safety office for Safety Induction
Specific HSE Training in site Training & Maintain all records. Construction
Increased risk of Property rules and procedures. Safety
unsafe activities damage Included in project HSE
Potential poor- training programs
quality works Employees, Close supervision / use of
buddy system
Pre-planning of tasks
assigned based on
experience required
Issued with and trained in
the use of appropriate PPE
Issued with helmet
identification to indicate new
employee
Activities Briefings / Tool box
talks

2 Emergency Poor emergency Personal Project specific emergency 5 4 20 All project team should be Construction 4 1 4 Adequately controlled Risk
Situations procedures. injuries plan established Know about emergencies & &
Emergency plan reviewed procedure, Training
Disruption to Property periodically throughout life of Safety
project damage, project Project emergency number
Emergency procedure has been shared with all
Worsening of an Employees included in induction and project team.
incident if dealt reiterated in briefings and
with incorrectly Tool box talks.
All work locations to have
clear signage for emergency
exits / assembly
Emergency contact details
posted on site notice boards
and office bulletin boards
Emergency facilities on
standby (ambulance / fire
engine / clinic)
Trained First Aiders available
throughout the site
Trained fire wardens
available throughout the site
Fire points / first aid boxes
available throughout the site
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 Scheduled emergency drills
Liaison with civilian
emergency services.
All Emergency responders to
have specific training

Security at gates.

3 Survey Primary setting Personal Activity specific risk 5 2 10 Activities Briefings / Tool Box Construction 4 1 4 Adequately controlled Risk
works and out in desert injuries assessments to be Talks ref: Svy. work & Survey
setting out conditions completed prior to the Dept
Property commencement of Ensure that no roller
Heat exposure damage, Works. operations are conducted
while the survey team is
Employees Teach operatives R/A and setting out or checking
implement at site. levels. Before approaching
any equipment, establish
Follow safe work procedures eye contact with the
for Working in a Hot and operator and provide a clear
Humid Climate signal to stop.

Conduct permit to work prior All crew members including

to commencement of daily surveyor crew assigned to
tasks. the project must complete
MEPI training before being
Al Shalawi shall provide mobilized to the site.
shade and cooling shelters
for employees working
outside during summer
months.

Al Shalawi shall provide

cooled and air-conditioned
rest areas with water or
electrolyte drinks, as per
MOH qualified physician’s
instructions.

Al Shalawi shall provide an

appropriate supply of
drinking water for all persons
at work in the workplace in
compliance with the Saudi
Standards, Metrology and
Quality Organization (SASO)

Water quality standards.

Every supply of drinking

water shall be readily
accessible at appropriate
places and conspicuously
marked with an appropriate
sign where necessary.

4 Working Personal A TMP Champion within their 5 4 20 Activites Briefings / Tool Box 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
traffic clashing
on or injury project team (non-safety Talks ref: Working on or
Adjacent to within the site Equipment’s / person), normally the Adjacent to Access Roads
Highway workers
activities Construction Manager
unless a traffic engineer is

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 available, will be nominated
Movement of to be responsible for
equipment / ensuring all regulatory
vehicles on site requirements are understood
Access and and complied with.
egress to / from
site Submit specific Traffic
Vehicle quantities
Management Plans for
/ congestion
vehicles speeding access/egress points to
Machinery / public roadways, including
Vehicle striking drawings. EPM to approve.
pedestrians
Equipment And then contractor submits
collapsing / falling
to the relevant authority for
into Terminal
Access Road approval (Traffic Police
and/or MOT).

Submit specific Traffic

Management Plans & Risk
Assessments (RAMS) for
works on or near the
highway.
EPM to approve. And then Al
Shalawi submits to the
relevant authority for
approval (Traffic Police
and/or MOT).

Regular documented
inspections by Al Shalawi
Const/ESH to compliance
(minimum weekly).

An inspection of all access

on and off the highway shall
be conducted daily for
dust/dirt on roads, signage in
place, lighting not damaged,
barriers etc.

And this recorded by Al

Shalawi and records kept for
audit purposes.
For any works requiring
persons to work on the
highway or shoulder,
including barrier works,

Al Shalawi will submit a

separate specific
management plan which
shall detail how the workers

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and the public are to be
protected and kept separate.
Construct suitable hard site
boundary barricading along
the road perimeter.

Plan and conduct all site

work, where possible, a
suitable distance away from
the site perimeter fence.

Site access gates to be

designed and located to,
where possible, avoid
clashes with external
hazards / activities

Ensure ongoing liaison with

other contractors / parties
regarding activities / works to
be undertaken
Obtain temporary
construction site road
diversion permit.

Activity specific risk

assessments to be
completed prior to the
commencement of
Display suitable signage’s of
speed limits for light vehicles
30KPH and for heavy
vehicles 20KHP, and more
necessary signage’s such as
overtaking prohibited,
construction work in
progress, road diversion
signage’s with reflective tape
and lights and pedestrian
crossing signage (if required)
with speed humps.

Strip lights and warning light

provide to road divider and
side road barriers.

Speed humps provide to the

start of diverted road,
reflective diversion signage
provide before road
diversion.

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 Activites Briefings / Tool Box
5 Site Property Damage Personal All drivers in possession of 5 5 25 Talks ref: Man Machine Construction 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
Deliveries injuries valid KSA license Interface Equipment
Moving Fire All vehicles compliant with &
Vehicles Property KSA regulations related to
Machine tipping
Plant / damage, registration Safety
personnel over All vehicles kept within their
interface Employees SWL’s
Falls into
Overloading
excavation All equipment operators shall
possess third party
(machinery,
equipment operator
vehicle, certificate.
pedestrians,
All driver’s / Equipment
material) operators shall be reminded
to always stay focus on their
Trench collapse
task while operating their
Machinery / vehicle / equipment and not
to take their eyes off the
Vehicle striking
road, their hands off the
steering wheel, and their
minds off the road and the
surrounding situation from
the distraction of their cell
phones.

IVMS (In-Vehicle Monitoring

System) shall be installed in
all vehicles and equipment.
Traffic calming measures
such as speed bumps in high
risk areas
Establishment of pedestrian
walkways.

Where possible, one-way

system to be established.

All vehicles fitted with

audible reverse alarms.

Provision of Adequate
signage.

Adequate lighting at site

entrances.

Site driving rules posted

All drivers HSE inducted and

driver awareness trained.

All subcontractor supplier

drivers given visitor induction
prior to accessing project.

Authorized vehicles only on

site

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6 Power Personal Injury – Personal 5 3 15 Activities Briefings / Tool Box Construction 4 1 4 Adequately controlled Risk
Activities Briefings /
electrocution / injuries Talks ref: Use of Power tools &
Tools &
toolbox talk / Eqpt.
Equipment Fall from height Property Safety
RA to be briefed to the
Use damage,
Property Damage workforce
Employees Use material
Fire
Subcontractor support/sawhorse when
s cutting.
Maintain blades in sharp
condition.
Unplug saw when changing
blade. Cordon off work area.
Inspect and use color coded
tools
Use gloves, place
caps/covers on stakes.
Clean form planks and
wooden stakes
Pre-inspect condition of tools/
equipment free from any
damage prior to use
Hand and power tools to be
properly maintained.
Defective tools shall not be
used.
Take proper care while
taking the bundles from the
stack.
Use hard toe boots and
safety gloves.
Train workers for proper
carrying and manual
handling
For long objects seek others
help
Trained person for the job
Close supervision

Maintain good housekeeping

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7 Working Spilling of Personal Clean up spillage 5 3 15 Activities Briefings / Tool Box Construction 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
with chemicals injury immediately and notify Talks ref: Working with
chemicals Splashing
Fall of supervisor. Chemicals & Safety
material/tools
chemicals in eyes on bystanders Wear protective clothing
Swallowing Activity specific risk
chemicals Collapse of assessments to be
scaffold due to completed prior to the
overload commencement of
works.
Teach site operators about
R/A and implement.
Permit must be obtained
prior to commencement of
daily tasks.

All personnel should undergo

Working with chemicals
training

8 Asphalt Working without Employees, Secure necessary permits 5 4 20 Activities Briefings / Tool Box Construction 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
Laying Permit. prior to execution of the work Talks ref: Asphalt Laying
(paving)
Not wearing
Subcontractor Apart from the site PPE Paving Asphalt
requirements, the user shall Team
prescribe Property wear; safety shoes, gloves,
PPE for task damage hearing protection (if & Safety
High temperature necessary), eye protection,
asphalt exposure Equipment/ face shield where necessary.
High noise operators / Ensure all employees
Dumping the workers involved in asphalt primer
asphalt in paving application shall wear
suitable Fire-Resistant
machine Clothing (FRC).
Inhalation of fume Hearing protection sign must
be in place. Ear plugs or ear
muffs shall be used to
reduce exposure to noise
level at 85 dBa.
Ensure equipment is on a
level surface before
unloading.
Trained Flagman must be
provided.
Nobody allowed to rest
under, besides, front and
back of heavy equipment.
Avoid direct contact to
asphalt with high
temperature.
Respiratory protection
provides as stated in MSDS
of asphalt material.
Wear gloves that are
impervious to paint and
thinners.

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 Wash exposed areas with
soap and water after
handling.
Wash work clothes
separately from other
clothing, rinse washer after
thoroughly after use.
Wear goggles that seal eyes
from paint.
Properly store paints that
maybe combustible.
Properly dispose of dirty rags
into airtight containers.
No smoking allowed in or
around painting area or paint
storage area
Promptly clean up spills and
leaks.
Keep combustibles away
from ignition sources.
Keep fire extinguisher
nearby.

9 Backfilling Dust generated by Personal Activity specific risk 5 3 15 Activities Briefings / Tool Box Construction 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
Operations loading, injury assessments to be Talks ref: Veh Worker & Safety
transporting and Fall of completed prior to the Interface
backfilling material/ commencement of works. Equipment
Workers / Dept.
Mobile plant equipment’s / Teach operatives R/A and
movements operator implement at site.
(travelling) Provide misting water spray
sufficient to reduce airborne
Competency of dusting from work.
operator– Apply additional water dust
suppression during dry
Operation of weather.
compacting Avoid dust generating work
equipment– in high wind weather.
Machine tipping Dust mask provide to all
over– Machinery / engage crew.
Vehicle striking Truck, dumper will be
pedestrians covered with any kind of
sheet such as tarpaulin.
Assign flagman to control the
movements of mobile plant.
All equipment and operators
must be certified by 3rd
party.

Make the equipment area.

Segregate pedestrian from
vehicle/machinery and
materials.

10 Buried Personal Injury – Personal As-built shall be used as 5 4 20 Prior to excavation the Construction 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
Services & electrocution / injuries reference and. affected area shall be &
Over head drowning / Area to be visually checked surveyed with a competent
asphyxiation Property for markers or physical signs person. Safety
Undergroun damage, of services, i.e. manholes.
d services,
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 Up to date drawings detailing Records of all surveyed areas
electricity Property Damage Employees existing services shall be to be kept on file and briefed
or water obtained and checked to excavation team
Fire thoroughly. Surveyed area clearly
Service providers shall be demarked on site
Disruption of utility contacted to assess if there NOC from municipality to be
services are services in the area and obtained before excavation
also to let them know work is Emergency contact numbers
going to be carried out. displayed on site
Obtain permit from Utility Where required use
Company if required. Excavation and hazardous
Use of trial holes and hand work permit.
excavation around known
services
Hand tools that are non-
conductive shall be used
when excavating around
existing services.
Install goal posts and
signage.

Comply with SOP 39.0 -

Overhead and Underground
Services section 3.4.3
General Precautions against
Overhead Services bullet (e)
Minimum Approach Distance
(MAD) and Permit
requirements and interface
with Utilities owner for their
PTW approval"
Comply with SOP 15.0 -
Electrical Safety section 3.16
PPE regarding PPE
requirements using the table
titled "Required PPE (range
based on maximum
voltage).
Comply with SOP 39.0 -
Overhead and Underground
Services section 3.5
Underground Services and
Permit requirements and
interface with Utilities owner
for their PTW approval"

11 Extended Insufficient Employees, Appropriate lighting 5 3 15 Emergency contact numbers Construction 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
work Hrs. Lighting posted on site
provisions
Subcontractor Equipment's
Traffic collisions Task specific lighting plans
Property
to be developed Electrical
damage
Nominated person
responsible per shift to
ensure that all lighting is
compliant

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 Tower lights to be set up so
the light beam shines
downwards to avoid any
nuisance to other
stakeholders / members of
the public
Lights to have welded
restrictors to ensure the light
beam is downwards facing.

Light Towers erected on firm

/ level ground
An electrician / mechanic
will be available for
maintenance work.
Safety cover

First Aiders available

Emergency contact numbers

posted.

12 Use of Injury Employees, All plant to be operated by 5 5 25 Pre-safety inspection to be Construction 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
Property Damage suitably licensed and required before equipment
Heavy
Subcontractor competent operators. mobilized on site Equipment
Equipment Traffic Incidents s, Visitors
All plant to have 3rd. party
Man, Machine Property inspection
Interface damage, All plant inspected prior to
mobilization

All plant to have project ID

stickers affixed

All reversing vehicles to be

controlled by a trained
banksman - note this applies
to vehicular traffic only

Exclusion zones created

around working plant – note
this relates to such things as
excavators’ / loading shovels

Pedestrian walk ways to be

established to segregate
plant from pedestrians

All mobile plant to have

audible reversing alarm

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 Blind spots to be mitigated
by appropriate mirrors.

All necessary lights should

be in place on vehicles
including orange flashing
beckons and should be used
at all times as well as being
regularly inspected.

Vehicle Lights, windows and

mirrors shall be cleaned
regularly to ensure a clear
view.

Selection and use of

appropriate PPE in
accordance with project
minimum requirements.

Stationary plant to have drip

trays.

Availability of Fire points

Availability of First aiders
Provision of adequate
signage

13 Heat Stress Heat stress can Employees, Don't wear any excess 5 4 20 Heat Stress Taring / TBT Administration 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
result in clothing. on/
Subcontractor Construction
Drink plenty of fluids while
heat stroke, heat s, Visitors / HSE
outside and participating in
exhaustion, heat
active pursuits.
cramps, or heat
rashes. Use sunscreen and wear
Serious Illness, hats and sunglasses while
Fatality outdoors.
Never leave anyone in a
parked car.

Stay fit.
When possible, avoid
working in hot areas and in
full sun.
Take frequent breaks.
Use sunblock with at least
SPF 15 and re-apply every
two hours.
Cover up with long-sleeve
shirt, hat.
Increase fluid intake.
Avoid alcohol and excessive
caffeine.
5 3 15 Activities Briefings / Tool Box 4 2 8 Adequately controlled Risk
14 House Employees, Report and clean up spills Talks ref: House Keeping All
Ripping over
Keeping loose objects on and leaks. Employees,
floors, stairs and Subcontractor Keep aisles and exits clear Sub
platforms. of items. contractors,

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 being hit by falling Property Consider installing mirrors
objects. Damage, and warning signs to help
slipping on with blind spots.
greasy, wet or Replace worn, ripped or
dirty surfaces. damage flooring.
Consider installing anti-slip
striking against flooring in areas that can't
projecting, poorly always be cleaned.
stacked items or Housekeeping Before and
misplaced after job finishing
material.

Date Rev Description Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Issue for Review & approval

Signatures

PROBABILITY TEST
PROBABILITY LEVEL
PROBABILIITY DEFINITION

1 Practically Never Occurs Consequence unheard of or not known to have occurred on MAH projects or in the EPC industry

2 Not likely to Occur Consequence rarely occurs on MAH projects or in the EPC industry

3 Could Consequence may have occurred on MAH and could occur again
Occur
4 Known to Occur Consequence has occurred more than once on MAH and will likely occur again

5 Occurs Frequently Consequence has occurred multiple times on MAH projects and will very likely occur again

PROBABILITY LEVEL
SEVERITYLEVEL Increasing
Probability

1 – Practically Never Occurs 2 – Not Likely to occur 3 – Could Occur 4 – Known to Occur 5 – Occurs Frequently

1 - Slight 1 - LOW 2 - LOW 3 - LOW 4 - LOW 5 - MEDIUM

2 - Minor 2 - LOW 4 - LOW 6 - MEDIUM 8 - MEDIUM 10 - HIGH

3 - Moderate 3 - LOW 6 - MEDIUM 9 - MEDIUM 12 - HIGH 15 - HIGH

4 - Major 4 - LOW 8 - MEDIUM 12 - HIGH 16 - HIGH 20 - HIGH

5 - Catastrophic 5 - MEDIUM 10 - HIGH 15 - HIGH 20 - HIGH 25 - HIGH