DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY
HEALTH AND SAFETY - RISK ASSESMENT
Project Name & Cont.
No.:
Activity:
Area:
Equipment:
Assessor(s):
Reviewed by:
Hazards
TRANSPORTATION AND
OFFLOADING/SHIFTING OF
FIREFIGHTING PIPES AND OTHER
MATERIALS IN SITE STORAGE
Uncontrolled truck movement in site.
Failure of lifting equipment.
Fall of material.
Struck with other
vehicle/Personal/existing facilities
Assessor(s) name and signature,
SWRO PLANT IN JEBEL ALI POWER STATION
Assessment date: 26-03-2020 Ref. No: PO3761800009-L-01F-P-00401 REV.A
INSTALLATION OF INERT GAS SSYTEM. Rev. Date:
Next Rev. Date: 25-09-2020
Mobile Crane, Truck, Forklift, Threading machine, Grooving machine, Hydraulic jack, trolley.
Kumar/vinod
Muralidharan .K.A
Risk rating Risk rating
Legal Req to
Likelihood
Likelihood
Final Risk
Number
Number
Severity
Severity
Persons at Existing Control Measures with mechanism from Additional Control Measures with mechanism
Hazard Effect be Complied
Risk
Risk hierarchy of Control for each hazard from hierarchy of Control for each hazard
(Y/N)
Workers Yes Engineering Controls:
Personnel injury. involved in  All vehicles using in the site must have horn,
the activity & reverse alarm and rotating beacon lights. Isolation Controls:
Property damage. nearby DM Code of  Driver shall ensure that horn, reverse alarm and  Barricade the working area and provide
persons. constructions rotating beacon lights of vehicle is working adequate warning signage’s while loading
safety practice properly before entering into site. and unloading the materials.
Chapter 7, 20,  Periodic maintenance and service of vehicle.  Ensure to maintain an adequate safe
22  Ground condition will be assessed and if access / egress walkways and shall be 1 5 1 5
needed compacted before positioning crane to 1 5 25 segregated between moving vehicles within
carry the heavy weight of the crane and load 5 the premises.
during lifting operation.
Administrative Controls:
Administrative Controls:  Deploy well trained and valid third party
 All cranes and lifting equipment accessories certified banks man while reversing heavy
shall have current third party test certificate vehicle.
from approved third party agency.  Ensure proper communication between
 Deploy only valid licensed and competent heavy rigger and crane operator while doing lifting
vehicle truck driver for transportation of activities
materials in site.  Don’t attempt to lift the load in heavy wind.
 Follow road speed limit as per site traffic rule.  Supervisor / Foreman to conduct daily crew
 Deploy only competent, well trained and valid Meeting prior to start the activity
third party certified crane operator and rigger.  Follow the site emergency action plan in
 Ensure to provide tagline to control the load case of an emergency.
movement.  List of all site emergency numbers shall be
 Safe working load of the slings and crane shall communicated to all workers.
not be exceeding.
 Hands must not be placed in vicinity where it
can be trapped during lifting operation i.e. in-
between chains/slings/fork.
 Unauthorized entry of personnel to be
prohibited
 Secure the materials with tighten belt /rope
 All materials stored designated store area and
shall be stacked or racked to prevent sliding,
falling or collapse.
 Avoid unattended parking of vehicles by
blocking access in site.
 On emergency condition park the vehicle with
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parking indicator.
 Supervisor shall ensure that driver and all
workers involve in the activity received EHS
induction.
 While people crossing through pedestrian
crossing Stop vehicle and maintain safe distance
from the pedestrian crossing.
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor
 Always follow the client HSE rules and
regulation

PPE:
 Always use proper required PPEs like hard hat,
safety glasses, safety shoes, Hand gloves and
High visibility jackets etc., Use proper required
PPEs.
Elimination:
 Avoid all tripping and falling hazards. (E.g.
trailing cables, stored Items in walkway etc.).
 Avoid the use of slippery surfaces and mop up
all spillages immediately

Administrative Controls:
Yes
 Identify all walkways and keep free from
Personal injury, Persons obstruction
POOR ACCESS / EGRESS IN WORKING Involved in Administrative Controls:
Ministerial  Appropriate working platform to be provided
AREA. Property damage. the task.  Ensure employees are aware of emergency
order for all working at height.
No.32/1982  Temporary strong covers and proper warning evacuation procedure and nearest assembly
Slip, Trip & Fall
Article 7 sign board should be provided above opening point
Floor Opening for switchgear installation.  List of all site emergency numbers shall be
communicated to all workers.
 Verify that the location where switchgear to be
 Inspection of work area to be done prior to
installed (foundation, access way etc.) is
1 5 5 25 work. 1 5 1 5
cleared, levelled and had been handover by civil
 The employees assigned in the area must be
department. competent.
 Adequate lighting and temporary air-  Works shall be carried out only in
conditioning to be arranged prior to switchgear designated area
installation.
 All access ladders must be inspected prior to
use at site.
 Maintain good housekeeping at the work area.
 Works shall be carried out only in designated
area.
 Supervisor / Foreman to conduct daily crew
talks prior to start the activity

PPE:
 Always use proper required PPEs like hard hat,
safety glasses, safety shoes, High visibility
jackets etc.
Yes Isolation Controls:

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UNAUTHORIZED/INCOMPETENT
WORKERS IN WORKING AREA.
MANUAL HANDLING OF MATERIAL
Heavy load.
Slip, Trip & fall.
Poor Housekeeping.
Sharp edges.
New /Untrained workers
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 Barricade the working area to prevent the entry
of unauthorized persons.
 Deploy one person outside Barricading for
preventing the entry of unauthorized persons Administrative Controls:
to working area while lifting activities on-going.  Close Supervision to be provided for the
activity
Administrative Controls:
 Follow the site emergency procedure in case
 Supervisor to ensure all applicable PTW to be
of an emergency.
obtained prior to commencement of the task.
 List of all site emergency numbers shall be
 Proper coordination with client and other
communicated to all workers.
involved parties during the work.  Provide additional training/instruction if
 Coordination and permission have to be made required
with other contractors prior to some interfacing
Personnel injury Persons
work.
Property Damage Involved in 1 2 1 2
 Only competent and authorized personnel to be 1 2 5 10
the task Federal Law 8
deployed, supervisor to ensure all workers
involve in the activity received EHS induction.
 Restrict unauthorized entry by proper warning
signs.
 Maintain good Housekeeping and Emergency
exits shall be kept clear.
 Supervisor / Foreman to conduct daily crew
talks prior to start the activity.
PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets etc.
1 5 5 25 1 5 1 5
Substitution:
 Use mechanical aids such as pallet trolley for Administrative Controls:
required jobs.
 For repetitive work, manual handling
Yes Engineering Controls: activities are distributed throughout the
team (job sharing and job rotation).
 Load to be assessed and task to be planned
Personal Injury DM Code of accordingly.  Supervisor shall ensure job rotation and
Property Damage Persons constructions  Provide adequate light arrangement in working enough break providing to workers for
Environmental Involved in safety practice area. repetitive work.
pollution the task Chapter 7  Follow the site emergency procedure in
Section 7.4 Administrative Controls: case of an emergency
 List of all site emergency numbers shall be
 Seek assistance if required, use correct manual
Federal Law 8 communicated to all workers.
handling techniques.
 Provide additional training if required.
 Individuals to be physically fit for the work.
 Use rubber edge cover to eliminate the
exposure of sharp edges
 Keep eyes on path and remove obstructions
before moving, check for sharp edges
 Good housekeeping to be maintained at site
daily basis
 Work in a good comfortable posture.
 Educate crew members regarding, manual
handling, cable pulling , slip, trip, and falling
hazards & risks
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OFFLOADING/ STORAGE OF NITROGEN
GAS CYLINDER
Failure of lifting equipment.
Fall of cylinder.
Compressed gas/explosion
Struck with other
vehicle/Personal/existing facilities
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 Competent and trained person shall perform
the task
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor
PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets ,job
specific hand gloves etc.
Persons DM Technical Substitution: 1 10 5 50 Administrative Controls: 1 10 1 10
Personal Injury Involved in guidelines  Use mechanical aids such as trolley/ hydraulic  For repetitive work, manual handling
Property Damage the task DM-PH&SD- jack for required jobs. activities are distributed throughout the
P4-TG01
team (job sharing and job rotation).
Nearby Engineering Controls:
 All cylinders should be handle and storage as
personnel  Load to be assessed and task to be planned
per the manufacture instruction.
accordingly.
 Use for handling of cylinder hand truck or cart.  Stored cylinder away from heavily traveled
 Provide adequate light arrangement in working areas and emergency exit.
area.  Stored only designated storage area only
 Restrict access to cylinder storage area.
Administrative Controls:  Supervisor shall ensure job rotation and
 Compressed gas cylinder should be handled enough break providing to workers for
those familiar with the hazard and trained in repetitive work.
handling technique with proper supervision.  Follow the site emergency procedure in
 Never drag or slide cylinders even for short case of an emergency
distance.  List of all site emergency numbers shall be
 Always move cylinder using a suitable hand communicated to all workers.
truck or cart.  Provide additional training if required.
 Use a cylinder cage or cradle to lift the
cylinder.
 Cylinder store areas shall be prominently
posted with their names of gas stored within
and appropriate hazard symbols.
 Where gases of different types are stored at
the same location, cylinder shall be grouped by
type of gas and the groups arranged to into
account the gases contain. The flammable
gases shall not be stored near oxidizing gases.
 Charged and empty cylinder shall be stored
separately.
 Cylinder shall not be stored near sources heat
and other hot process equipment.
 Cylinder shall be stored upright position within
the store and secure in such a manner as they
cannot fall or be knocked over.
 Protective caps or guards shall be retained in
place on all full and empty cylinders with in
store.
 Smoking shall not be allowed within or in the
vicinity of cylinder stores and warning notices
to this effect should be prominently displayed.
 Good housekeeping standard maintained.
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor
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PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets, job
specific hand gloves etc.

Personal Injury Persons DM Technical 1 10 5 25 Administrative Controls: 1 10 1 10

INSTALLATION OF NITROGEN GAS Property Damage Involved in guidelines Isolation Controls:
CYLINDER the task DM-PH&SD-  Barricade the working area to prevent the  Follow the site emergency procedure in case
P4-TG01 of an emergency.
entry of unauthorized persons.
Fall of cylinder. Nearby  List of all site emergency numbers shall be
Compressed gas/explosion personnel communicated to all workers.
Pressure release Engineering Controls:  Proper dissemination of instruction to all
Sprain, strain while handling  Use trolley/hand truck or cart if shifting for personnel and ensure it is well understood
Struck with other cylinder, keep upright position tie up with by all workforce involve in the activity.
vehicle/Personal/existing facilities chain.  The employees assigned in the area must be
 Provide adequate light arrangement in working competent.
area.  Works shall be carried out only in designated
area.
Administrative Controls:  All cylinder should be kept upright position
 Compressed gas cylinder shall be handle and with tie up
used only by experienced and instructed
 Don’t hold the end cap and should not drag
person.
 Always secured cylinder when in storage, and roll the cylinder while handling.
transit or use.  Clear and proper communication to be
 Ensure loosen the valve outlet seal slowly observed during the execution of the task.
when operating to connect the cylinder.
 The user shall be examining the label and
marking on the cylinder prior to connection to
make certain it contains the gas intends to use.
 The protective caps for valve assembly shall be
kept in until the cylinder is required to use.
 The user shall ensure that the cylinder are
properly supported and secured.
 Suitable pressure regulating devices shall be
used.
 Before an attempt is made to remove a
regulator from cylinder, the regulator should
be depressurized by closing the cylinder valve
and releasing all pressure from the regulator.
 Threads on regulator connection or their
auxiliary equipment shall be the same as those
on the cylinder valve outlet. Connection that
does not fit shall not be forced.
 Oil, grease or other combustible material
should never be used to lubricate or clean the
valves, regulator, gauge or fittings on cylinder
holding oxygen or other oxidizers.
 Connection to piping, regulator and equipment
shall always be kept tight to prevent leakage.
Hose where used shall be maintained in good
condition.
 All access to be kept clear and free from sharp
edges and other materials.
 Proper lighting arrangements to be made

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wherever required.
 Horse playing not allowed while working on
site.
 Work in good posture/position.
 Suitable warning signs to be provided at work
area.
 Good housekeeping standard maintained.
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor

PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets, job
specific hand gloves etc.

1 5 5 25 Administrative Controls: 1 5 1 5
Isolation Controls:
 Barricade the working area to prevent the  Follow the site emergency procedure in case
entry of unauthorized persons. of an emergency.
 List of all site emergency numbers shall be
communicated to all workers.
Engineering Controls:  Proper dissemination of instruction to all
 Use mushroom caps/rubber edge cover to personnel and ensure it is well understood
eliminate the exposure of sharp edges. by all workforce involve in the activity.
INSTALLATION OF IGS SYSTEM PIPE  Proper planning of task.  The employees assigned in the area must be
LINE AND ACCESSORIES competent.
Hand or finger Administrative Controls:  Works shall be carried out only in designated
Pinch Point injury Persons
Yes  Restrict access and minimise the number of area.
Sharp Edges. Involved in
Personal Injury the people present in working zone.  Clear and proper communication to be
Fall of material DM Code of
task observed during the execution of the task.
Fall of person constructions  Installation of pipe and accessories should
Poor working position Property Damage safety practice do as per the approved method statement
Chapter 2.6, 4, with the supervision of a competent
5 supervisor.
 Use right tools for right job and Use only tools
in good condition. Do not use faulty tools.
Federal Law 8  Clear and proper communication between co-
workers to be done.
 Deploy competent and trained person for
install the pipes and accessories.
 Use third party certified lifting equipment
for lifting the fire fighting pipes and heavy
materials
 Ensure safe Working platform, safe access
and guardrails while on working scaffolding.
 Ensure power tools good working condition
if any fault don’t use.
 Wear safety harness while at working at
height secure materials and tools avoid
falling.
 Don’t placed any materials edges and access
way
 All access to be kept clear and free from sharp
edges and other materials.
 Proper lighting arrangements to be made

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WORKING AT HEIGHT
Erection and Dismantling of
scaffolding platform.
Trips and slips
Fall of tools, materials and Persons.
Collapse of scaffolding
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wherever required.
 Horse playing not allowed while working on
site.
 Work in good posture/position.
 Suitable warning signs to be provided at work
area.
 Good housekeeping standard maintained.
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor
PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets, job
specific hand gloves etc.
1
Isolation Controls: 10 Engineering Controls:
 Restrict unauthorized entry by proper warning  Never throw any materials from top to
signs and Barricade all potential dropping zone bottom or bottom to top. Use lifting bags.
below working area while erecting or Rope and pulley system.
Yes dismantling scaffolding or any high risk working
at height activities. Administrative Controls:
DM Code of  Follow site emergency procedures in case of
constructions Engineering Controls: emergency
safety practice 
 The Scaffolding must erect only in rigid and List of all site emergency numbers shall be
Personal injury Persons Chapter 8 communicated to all workers
levelled area. Ground condition will be assessed
Involved in
and if needed compacted before erecting  Supervisor / Foreman to conduct daily crew
Property Damage the task and
scaffolding. Meeting prior to start the activity, this shall
nearby 5
 Use tool lanyard while working at height. cover the working at height safety, safe
Fatality persons Ministerial
Administrative Controls: dismantling and erection of scaffolding,
order
 Supervisor to ensure all applicable PTW to be method statement and job safety analysis
No.32/1982 50
obtained prior to commencement of the task.  Provide additional Training if required
Article 9
 Deploy only competent & valid third party
Federal Law 8 certified scaffolders for erection and
dismantling of scaffolding.
 Scaffolds to be checked by the Supervisor of the 1 10 1 10
working party prior to erection, dismantling and
modification
 Ensure inspected materials are using for
scaffolding works.
 Don’t store materials or tools on the edge of
scaffolding.
 Competent scaffolding Supervisor to be
inspected and provide Scaff – Tag before using
scaffolding.
 Safety harness shall be worn if working at
height more than 1.8 m and it should attach to
a safe anchorage point.
 All scaffolders and workers to be well trained in
working at height.
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor.
PPE:
 Use adequate required PPEs like full body
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safety harness, safety helmet with chinstrap,

safety glasses, safety shoes, High visibility
jackets, hand gloves etc.
1 5 5 25
Substitution:
 Use scaffolding for long time and heavy work 1 5 1 5
activity. Engineering Controls:
 The ladder shall not be altered without
Engineering Controls:
proper authorization and advice.
 Ladder shall be in good condition meeting the  Self -made ladder and improvised
current standard. equipment are not used.
 Choose the ladder that is suitable for the job.
 Ladder selected shall be of proper materials and
appropriate size which meet the job Administrative Controls:
requirements.  Follow site emergency procedures in case of
emergency
Administrative Controls:
 List of all site emergency numbers shall be
 Pre- use check shall be conducted that ladder is communicated to all workers
safe for use.  Inspect the ladder before and after using
USE OF STEP LADDER
 Ladder shall be placed on a firm, level and something changed.
stable surface.  Don’t use defective or damaged ladder.
Fall of material Personal Injury Persons Yes
 Ladder shall set up a clean non-slippery surface.  Ensure only one person to work on a ladder
Fall of person Involved in
 Ladder shall be set up fully open position with at a time.
Over reaching Property Damage the DM Technical
all feet in contact with the ground and the steps  Ladder shall not be moved while person in
Placed uneven/unstable surface Task and guidelines
are level. working on it.
nearby GU73-SUL2
 All locking and stabilizing mechanism of ladder  The employees assigned in the ladder activity
persons
are properly and securely engaged.
must be competent.
 Metal, wooden ladders with metal parts or any
 Provide additional training if required.
type of ladder made of conducting materials
shall not use on or near any electrical hazards.
 The top or top step of a stepladder must not be
used as a step.
 Ensure that the ladder steps and footwear are
clean and free from mud, grease or any other
materials that may cause slip or falls before
using the ladder.
 Ladder placed in areas such as passage –ways,
doorways or where they can be displaced by
workplace activities or traffic must be secured
to prevent accidental movement or a barricade
must be used to keep traffic or activities away
from ladder.
 Ladders should be secured from the top or
bottom or otherwise hold by second person.
 Ensure that 3 point contact is made all the time
while climbing or descending a ladder.
 Competent and trained person shall perform
the task
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor

PPE:

 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety

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USE OF HAND AND POWER TOOLS
Damaged / unusable hand and
Power Tools
Improper/poor cable management
Damaged cables
Rotating parts
Flying particles
Electricity
Unsafe Hot work activities.
Sharp edge of tools.
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glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets, job
specific hand gloves etc.
Engineering Controls:
 Power supply of power tools and electric
equipment’s must feed through standard ELCB Administrative Controls:
to prevent electric shock.  Follow the site emergency procedure in case
Personnel Injury Yes  Ensure power tools like jig saw, grinder ,drilling of an emergency.
Persons machine etc. using for cutting and drilling  List of all site emergency numbers shall be
Flash, Fire Involved in DM Code of purpose have proper guards and dead-man communicated to all workers.
the task constructions switch in place.  Fire points shall be identified and conveyed
Serious Injury Nearby safety practice to workgroups.
Administrative Controls:
persons Chapter 14  Ensure employees are aware of evacuation
 Safe system of work being followed. procedure and nearest assembly point
Electric shock. 1 10 1 10
 Use right tools for right job.  The employees assigned in the area must be
1 10 5 50
 Use only tools in good condition. Do not use
Property damage Dubai competent.
faulty tools.
Municipality  Provide additional training if required.
 Use rubber edge cover to eliminate the
Technical
exposure of sharp edges of tools when not in
Guideline 9,10
use.
 Hand and power tools to be inspected regularly
Federal Law 8
by competent person and update colour code
as per clients’ requirement
 Power tools shall have deadmans switch
without the provision of lock.
 Don’t wear loose clothing, dangling objects or
jewelry. Long hair must be restrained.
 Maintain safe distance for rotating
equipment’s.
 Unplug tools before installing, adjusting and
changing any accessory or attachment.
 Ensure power tools accessories are specific for
the tools it’s to be used.
 Keep finger away from saw blades .clamp
materials down and keep all guards in place.
 Where performing electrical work ensure the
use of insulated tools.
 All hand grinder must use with the safety guard
and handle in place.
 Impact tools, such as a drift pins, wedges, and
chisels shall be kept free of mushroomed heads.
 Wear suitable eye protection and face
protection for avoid flying objects and dust such
as safety glass, face shield and mask.
 Make sure all safety guards and device are in
place.
 Prefer battery operated power tools for work.
 Secure the tools properly to prevent falling of
tools
 Never carry Power Tools holding by its cord
wire.
 Power cord/extension socket using should be
standard Industrial type.
 Assure proper cable management
 All identified damage Items should be labeled
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“DO NOT USE” and kept away from site.

 Trained personnel only allow doing the work.
 Daily Crew Meeting to be completed before
start the works by concerned supervisor or
foreman. This shall cover Safe use of hand and
power tools.
 Close supervision required by competent
supervisor
PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets, job
specific hand gloves etc.

USE OF THREADING MACHINE AND Engineering Controls: Administrative Controls:

GROOVING MACHINE FOR PIPE Personnel Injury Persons Yes  Power supply of electric equipment’s must feed  Follow the site emergency procedure in case
FABRICATION Involved in through standard ELCB to prevent electric of an emergency.
Fire the task and DM Code of shock.  List of all site emergency numbers shall be
Improper/poor cable management nearby constructions  Ensure that machinery available in the communicated to all workers.
Sharp edge of tools. Serious Injury persons safety practice workplace are in good condition and if used, 1 5 4 20  Fire points shall be identified and conveyed 1 5 1 5
Flying particles Chapter 14 to workgroups.
 Ensure that guard provide properly all
Entanglement Electric shock. machines.
Administrative Controls:
Noise  Ensure employees are aware of evacuation
Fire Federal Law 8  All operators of all machinery and equipment
Property damage procedure and nearest assembly point
lack of training/ supervision shall be tested every 12 months by an approved
 The employees assigned in the area must be
and accredited inspection authority (third party
inspection body) and issuing a qualifying competent.
certificate to each operator.
 Use of threading and grooving machine for pipe
fabrication list and their photo shall be posted
in the area of fabrication.
 Ensure that the threading and grooving
machine should be emergency stop button.
 No unauthorized person shall be allowed near
the machine.
 Ensure and follow that manufacture instruction
for safe operating procedure.
 Use machine in safe working condition. Do not
use if any fault.
 Power cord/extension socket using should be
standard Industrial type.
 Area shall be cleared and barricade to provide
protection to other employee’s entry or
operate machinery, unauthorized employees
shall not be allowed.
 Use drip try to control oil contact with the floor.
 Keep your foot out of the safety switch while
tighten the clamp and pipe.
 Don’t drop the reamer on your hand while
positioning the reamer
 Don’t clean the die or pipe end with your
hands. Use a steel brush or similar instrument
to clean the threads.
 Don’t wear loose clothing while operating the
machine.
 Keep your hand away from the die and the

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PNEUMATIC PRESSURE TEST
Failure of pressurized pipes
(couplers / joints / End caps)
Falling material from height
Unidentified drain points
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rotating pipe.
 Keep handles and grasping surface dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
 Don’t not expose to rain or wet conditions.
 Assure proper cable management
 Trained personnel only allow doing the work.
PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, High visibility jackets, job
specific hand gloves etc.
Isolation Controls:
 Ensure barricades are posted in all affected
area to keep unauthorized personnel out of
Yes Administrative Controls:
the test area.
Personnel Injury  Follow the site emergency procedure in case
Persons DM Code of Administrative Controls: of an emergency.
Property damage Involved in constructions  Ensure pressure testing activity is planned in  List of all site emergency numbers shall be
the activity safety practice advanced communicated to employees. communicated to all workers.
Chapter 4, 5  Pressure testing shall be carried out under  Ensure testing line area should be barricaded
trained supervision and placed signage and emergency contact
no.
(foreman/supervisor/engineer)
 Standby person shall be deployed to monitor
 Calibration certificate pressure gauge and valid 1 10 5 50 the pressurized pipe line.
permit should be keeping at pressure testing  Don’t remove the warning signs until the 1 10 1 10
area. permit is cancelled.
 Correct rate pressure safety valve as per test  Don’t stand in front of pressurised pipe line
pressure shall be installed. connections.
 Use pressure reducing regulator or separate  Never force cylinder valve connections that
control valve to safely discharge gas from do not fit.
 Never discharge contents from any gas
cylinder.
cylinder directly towards any person.
 Open cylinder vale slowly and carefully after  Competent personnel carry out that activity.
the cylinder has been connected process.
 All pressure test equipment shall be certified.
 Standing or movement in front of hose
connection, joints, bolts and flanges shall be
avoided.
 Regular hose checks shall be done to identify
any damages.
 Barricade the testing area and display safety
signs such as “Caution - Testing in progress”
and evacuate all unauthorized personnel.
 Only authorized and competent persons
should be carryout the pressure test.
 A specific job training instruction needs to be
conducted by foreman/supervisor.
 Using nitrogen gas for pressure testing and
ensure the risk communicates all involve
operatives.
 Ensure nitrogen cylinder tie up upright position
with used trolley.
 Whip arrester and end cap used where ever
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applicable.
 Don’t remove any end cap, blinds, flange and
valve without information/instruction from
engineer/supervisor.
 Ensure the pressure increased and released
gradually and main continual monitor pressure
limits as provide by engineer.
 A continuous monitoring needs to ensure for
finding leaks and to be reported and must
rectified immediately.
 Never attempt any repairs on energized
/pressured lines.
 Adequate general / task lighting shall be
provided if the work is being carried out in
night.
PPE:
 Use Proper required PPEs like hard hat, face
shield, safety glasses, safety shoes, High
visibility jackets, etc.

Assessor(s) name and signature, Reviewer’s name and signature, Project Manager’s name and signature,
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Assessor(s) name and signature, Reviewer’s name and signature, Project Manager’s name and signature,
Kumar/vinod Muralidharan .K.A