QHSE DOCUMENTS-RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

QHSE DOCUMENTS-RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

Explore a comprehensive Risk Assessment for Excavation and Backfilling provided by QHSE Documents. This free, editable resource ensures the identification of hazards, preventive measures, and compliance with safety standards, promoting safe and efficient excavation activities. Download now to enhance workplace safety practices.

Hazard

1. Earthwork Excavation; i.e. Detection of underground services, 
2. Access, regress
3. Barricading
4. Provision of shoring
5. Disposal of excavated material
6. Dewatering
7. Use of machines for excavation
8. Transport of excavated materials

Hazard Category

1. Striking or damaging underground utilities (e.g., gas lines, electrical cables, water pipes).
2. Inadequate access and egress routes leading to difficulty for workers entering/exiting excavations or emergency situations.
3. Excavation collapse due to unstable ground or failure to shore the excavation.
4. Accumulation of excavated material too close to the excavation edge leading to collapse.
5. Water accumulation in excavation leading to ground instability or flooding.
6. Machinery contact with workers or underground utilities.
7. Spillage of materials during transport, improper loading or unloading, and vehicle accidents.

Consequence

1. Property damage, 
2. Loss of assets, 
3. Personnel injury, 
4. Fatality, 
5. Death, 
6. Accident, 
7. Explosion, 
8. Environmental nuisance, 
9. Health impact, 
10. Soil & water contamination, Environmental pollution.

Risk Control Measures

1. A work permit shall be provided before work commences.
2. Provide appropriate PPE and ensure regular induction training and toolbox talks are conducted before starting work. Implement appropriate engineering controls to ensure health and safety. 
3. Direct supervision of supervisor. Define and provide stable barricades. An exclusion zone should be provided. Safety Warning signs shall be in place, providing designed and approved shoring.
4. Adequate sloping and benching of sides. Planned/Defined storage of equipment and safe routes for equipment.
5. Post flagman / Banksman to control vehicle movements.
6. All equipment is to have reverse alarms. Provision of stand-by pump.
7. A maintenance program should be implemented.
8. Ensure Maintenance of equipment will be carried out regularly.
9. Employ trained, competent, and experienced operators.
10. Operation manuals are in place. Avoid overloading of material.
11. Define Obstruction free access and egress. Cover transported material.
12. All personnel are to use dust masks and goggles.

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