RISK ASSESSMENT Document ID

Company Name Instrumentation & Control Specialists, Inc ICS-SMNCI-RA-006

Department/s Engineering Revision No 0
Job Description Cable Laying / Pulling
Plant/Location

Inherent Residual
Aspect / Hazard / Risk Risk
Risk Impact / Risk / Impac Likeli Impac Likeli
Procedure / Job Steps Risk Source / Total Classificati Control Measures Total Classificat Remarks
Item Threat t hood t hood
Vulnerability on ion
I L I x L I L I x L
• All personnel to have completed the site
specific induction.
Site Survey of area for the • Precise coordination.
cable laying and pulling • Site Hazards and • Bodily Injury, • Ensure that workers are educating on spotting
1 4 3 12 HIGH RISK potential hazards. 2 1 2 LOW RISK
activities Lay out Fracture
• Refer to engineering drawing or the as- built
documents of the work area.

• Coordinate the activity to the Project End-user

and Project Owner before commencing.

• Follow Schedule and arrange the required

document to avoid any cause of delay.
• Miscommunication
• Delay to schedule
with the Project End- • Refer to gant chart as the reference for
and work activity.
user and Project preparing PTW.
• May result in
Preparation of documents or Owner MEDIUM
2 exposing workers and 3 2 6 • Supervisor and Safety Officer shall ensure 2 1 2 LOW RISK
Permit To Work (PTW) • Unauthorized RISK obtaining and maintaining valid work permit and
or potential to harm
commencement of
and danger. all mandatory associated permits.
works

• Inform all workers regarding permit condition

before work starts.

• Supervisor shall conduct toolbox talks about

nature of works
• Provide and associated
an awareness training potential
regarding line of
hazards
fire and their
and hand essential
finger safety. precautionary
measure.

Preparation of Tools, • Cuts, wound/hand • Know the hazards and dangers in the job to be
3 • Pinch point 4 3 12 HIGH RISK 2 2 4 LOW RISK
Equipments and Materials injury done.

• Be aware of potential pinch points

• Check
Remove andany
inspect
itemsthethattools
maythat they are
obstruct the in
work
good condition
activity. Keep theand safe toarea,
working use. platform clear of
• Wearor
debris safety
liquidgloves
spills.
• Cordon the area and keep sign to warn others
of the potential hazard.
• Ensure close monitoring and supervision.
• Materials to be stored in a safe and secure
manner.
• Sprain / strain /
• Physical injury to • Wear suitable Safety Shoes.
fracture MEDIUM
workers due to Slip / 3 2 6 • (Practice Good Housekeeping) Remove 3 1 3 LOW RISK
RISK
trip hazard unnecessary materials that may cause trip, slip.
• Make sure the work area is left clean and tidy.

• Check all the potential cause of trip and slip

and remove it in the work area.

• Provision of Safe pedestrian access.

• Ensure all workers abide to the traffic rules
• Hit by moving and regulations in the plant.
Mobilization of Manpower,
machinery • Physical injury/ EXTREME
4 Tools, Materials and 5 3 15 2 2 4 LOW RISK
fatality RISK
Equipments to work area
• Ensure workers use the pedestrian walkway
provided during travelling.
• Check Vehicle of its road worthiness.
• Physical injury/ • Comply with plant road speed limits and driving
• Be extra careful when crossing the road
• Hit against Fatality EXTREME regulations.
5 3 15 • Banksman or spotter shall be provided during 2 2 4 LOW RISK
personnel or property • Property damage RISK
loading, unloading, moving operation.

• Keep access and egress routes clear and

segregate the work area from others and
vehicles in access areas.
• Remove any items that may obstruct the work
activity; and
• Check for any items that may cause slips, trips
• Sprain / strain /
• Slip and Trip 4 3 12 HIGH RISK and falls and remove or secure them as 2 1 2 LOW RISK
Fracture required.
• Review prospective route of access prior to
carrying materials to work area with
consideration given to any obstacles / trip or slip
hazards

• Prior to the commencing of activities all

personnel
• Involved has attended the safety induction re
covid-19.
• Compliance to 100% PPE. Including face mask
and hand gloves medical and cotton.
• Social distancing of 1 meter is mandatory
instructed.
• Proper hygiene by means of washing the hand
by soap and alcohol.
• Continue monitoring of Body temperature will
• Transmission of EXTREME be conducted by our First Aider using therma MEDIUM
• Spreading of virus 5 3 15 gun scanner. 3 2 6
Covid-19 disease RISK RISK
• In case if there will be a suspected infected
worker he will be removed from the site and
proper medical administration will apply.
• A quarantine area will be provided to the
affected Worker
• Proper tracing will be conducted by our
management

Risk Assessment Form ICS-ESD-PMS-RA-Rev1

 RISK ASSESSMENT Document ID
Company Name Instrumentation & Control Specialists, Inc ICS-SMNCI-RA-006
Department/s Engineering Revision No 0
Job Description Cable Laying / Pulling
Plant/Location

Inherent Residual
Aspect / Hazard / Risk Risk
Risk Impact / Risk / Impac Likeli Impac Likeli
Procedure / Job Steps Risk Source / Total Classificati Control Measures Total Classificat Remarks
Item Threat t hood t hood
Vulnerability on ion
I L I x L I L I x L
• Assess lift, lift within capabilities, use correct
lifting procedure,
• Ensure correct manual handling techniques,
warm up & stretch to avoid strains / sprains.
• Do not carry long or awkward materials on your
own.
• Designing and organizing tasks to avoid
manual handling completely or at least restrict it.
• Neck and Back • Organizing manual/lifting task in a safe way,
injuries with loads split into smaller ones, and proper
• Strains and Sprains rest period provided.
• Slip and fall crush • Providing information and training to workers
incidents on tasks, and the use of equipment and correct
• Crush, bruises and handling/lifting technique.
Loading and unloading of • Manual Lifting / broken bones • Using automation and lifting equipment.
5 4 3 12 HIGH RISK • Move your feet rather than twist your back. 4 1 4 LOW RISK
materials to work area manual handling • Hand and foot
injuries • Keep the load in front and close to your body
• Hernias and straighten your legs to lift.
• Occupational • Never lift a heavy object above shoulder level.
Overuse Syndrome • During long shifts, change tasks around to give
(OOS) muscle a break.
• Wear appropriate PPE’s for the tasks

• Never walk away from a machine that is turn

on or coasting.
• Discuss and point out pinch point hazards as
part of your risk assessment and toolbox
meeting.
• Pay attention to where your hands are around
any moving parts that have the potential to
move.
• Bruising • Do not place your hands where you cannot see
• Cuts and Laceration them.
• Pinch point (Hand • Sprains
4 3 12 HIGH RISK • Wear the proper gloves and PPE for the jobs 4 1 4 LOW RISK
hazards) • Fractures where you can get injured.
• Crushing • Communicate with your co-workers when
• Punctures working with materials that could cause a
hazard.
• Provide an awareness training regarding line of
fire and hand finger safety.
• Ensure workers use all necessary PPE.

• Strive to maintain a safe distance outside of

the swing radius of lifting materials.
• Proper communication and coordination before
lifting tubular and long objects.
• Struck by/against • Workers should always wear proper PPE such
• Physical injury 4 3 12 HIGH RISK as hard hats, safety glasses, goggles and safety 4 1 4 LOW RISK
lifting materials
shoes to help protect workers from flying, falling,
hitting, swinging, and rolling objects.

• Ensure equipment is placed firmly on floorings,

and load is evenly distributed.
• Loads projecting beyond vehicle must be
flagged
• Damage / injury due • Park vehicle in a stable position, in gear with
• Serious injury
to crane or boom
• Property damage EXTREME handbrake on MEDIUM
truck / forklift failure 5 3 15 • Operators / helpers must be competent and 3 2 6
• Fatality RISK RISK
or incompetent qualified.
operator • Plant and lifting equipment must be in
serviceable condition and have documented
maintenance records

• Access/egress points are checked regularly

including condition of tiles, steps, handrails,
doors and handles.
• Actions are in place to deal with hazardous
weather conditions which could affect
access/egress.
• Adequate lighting at entrance /exit (inside and
outside).
• Fire exit are clearly marked.
• Door regularly checked and kept clear from
• Poor access and obstruction.
egress (Poor lighting, • No trip hazards on entrance/exit routes and
obstructed door) • Delayed escape in walkways.
• Slip, trip and fall the event of fire or • Stair and steps identified and particular
hazards including other emergency precautions in place to prevent slips, trips and
6 Preparation of work area mats, broken tiles, • Sprain / strain / 4 3 12 HIGH RISK falls including operational controls, 4 1 4 LOW RISK
holes in floor, trailing Fracture environmental controls, hazardous steps and
cables • Physical injury handrails.
• Poor or bad weather • Make sure all access and egress, access
condition ladders, steps and ramps are safe and secure.
• Immediately cease work in hazardous weather
condition such as:
 Strong winds that may cause loss of balance.
 Rain is causing a slippery work surface.
 Thunder storm and lightning.

Risk Assessment Form ICS-ESD-PMS-RA-Rev1

 RISK ASSESSMENT Document ID
Company Name Instrumentation & Control Specialists, Inc ICS-SMNCI-RA-006
Department/s Engineering Revision No 0
Job Description Cable Laying / Pulling
Plant/Location

Inherent Residual
Aspect / Hazard / Risk Risk
Risk Impact / Risk / Impac Likeli Impac Likeli
Procedure / Job Steps Risk Source / Total Classificati Control Measures Total Classificat Remarks
Item Threat t hood t hood
Vulnerability on ion
I L I x L I L I x L
• Ensure that cable stands are set up correctly
facing the direction of pull
• Stay clear of rotating cable drum
• Lifting equipment operator and rigger are
certified
• Always use approved equipment for handling
drums, never use improvise equipment
• Never allow a drum to move in an uncontrolled
manner.
• Operator should be positioned on the opposite
side of the truck to that which the load will be
Setting up cable drum prior to • Being struck with
• Serious injury EXTREME lifted or lowered. MEDIUM
7 cable pulling using a boom cable drum lifted by a 5 3 15 • Operator should have a clear view of the area 3 2 6
• Fatality RISK RISK
truck boom truck where the load will be lifted from or lowered
onto.
• Ensure that loads will not become snagged
which may cause equipment failure. This may
require an observer or guide ropes to be
attached.
• Area cordon off.

Risk Assessment Form ICS-ESD-PMS-RA-Rev1

 RISK ASSESSMENT Document ID
Company Name Instrumentation & Control Specialists, Inc ICS-SMNCI-RA-006
Department/s Engineering Revision No 0
Job Description Cable Laying / Pulling
Plant/Location

Inherent Residual
Aspect / Hazard / Risk Risk
Risk Impact / Risk / Impac Likeli Impac Likeli
Procedure / Job Steps Risk Source / Total Classificati Control Measures Total Classificat Remarks
Item Threat t hood t hood
Vulnerability on ion
I L I x L I L I x L
• Ensure that loads will not become snagged
which may cause equipment failure. This may
require an observer or guide ropes to be
attached.
• Equipment checklist (Verified).
• Qualified and competent operator.
• The truck wheel should not be lifted off the
• Collapse/Equipment • Serious injury EXTREME ground as they supply the main stability. MEDIUM
5 3 15 3 2 6
failure • Fatality RISK • Ensure parking brake is applied. RISK
• Ensure that the truck wheels are chocked if the
grounds slope.
• It is recommended that the ground should not
slope more than 5 degrees.

• Load the material as per the designed loading

capacity of the vehicle.
• Weight of load clearly marked /known.
• Cable drums steel roller shall be provided with
end stopper to prevent cable drum from falling.
• Assessment of the weight of the cable to be
pulled and number of workers required shall be
• Serious injury
defined.
• Property damage EXTREME
• Cable drum falling 5 3 15 • Cable drum should be properly located on 2 2 4 LOW RISK
• Fatality RISK
cable jack designed for the purpose and of
suitable capacity and base.
• Cable jack should be repaired if welded joints
are already deteriorated.

Risk Assessment Form ICS-ESD-PMS-RA-Rev1

 RISK ASSESSMENT Document ID
Company Name Instrumentation & Control Specialists, Inc ICS-SMNCI-RA-006
Department/s Engineering Revision No 0
Job Description Cable Laying / Pulling
Plant/Location

Inherent Residual
Aspect / Hazard / Risk Risk
Risk Impact / Risk / Impac Likeli Impac Likeli
Procedure / Job Steps Risk Source / Total Classificati Control Measures Total Classificat Remarks
Item Threat t hood t hood
Vulnerability on ion
I L I x L I L I x L
• The communication between crew members
must be sufficient and the signal understood by
all prior to start.
• 2-way communication should be considered
with priority.
• Wear suitable gloves as required.
• Be aware of potential pinch points.
• Insufficient • Visual inspection of suitable rope
• Physical injury • Use sufficient manning; only pull within your
communication
Cable Cutting, Laying and • Hand injury
8 between workers 4 3 12 HIGH RISK limits. 2 2 4 LOW RISK
Pulling • Back injury/hernia • Warm up before the commencement of tasks.
• Friction burns
• Ergonomics • Discuss pull with crew members before
commencing.
• Position yourself correctly for cable pulling.
• Install cable rollers to assist pull.

• Ensure that no open wires and splicing joints

on extension cords.

• Fatality • Equipment shall be inspected and color coded.

EXTREME
• Electrical shock • Serious injury 5 3 15 2 2 4 LOW RISK
RISK
• Sockets outlets shall be weather proof
industrial type and approved as per project
requirement provided with grounding terminals.
• Wear suitable safety gloves.
• Provide guardrail & toe board to prevent falling
of tools / objects.
• Don’t keep the unnecessary materials/tools on
the scaffold platform.
• Hand tools to be tied with permanent structure
or person.
• The work area is to be barrier off using suitable
means to prevent access and this must be
supplemented by the posting of prominently
• Serious injury signage.
• Property damage
• Fall of objects / tools 4 3 12 HIGH RISK • Provide tool holster for workers working at 2 2 4 LOW RISK
• Fatality height.
• Workers at height shall ensure tools and
materials are secured from falling.
• Materials to be stored in a safe and secure
manner, to prevent them accidentally falling or
being knocked off the working platform when at
height.

• Complete edge protection to working flat form

• Safe access and egress from the scaffold must

be provided.
• Install independent lifeline
• Ensure close supervision
• Ensure 100% tie-off of full body harness
• Serious injury lanyard
EXTREME
• Fall from heights • Fatality 5 3 15 2 2 4 LOW RISK
RISK • Ensure 3 point of contact while descending and
ascending on scaffold ladder and working flat
form.
• Make sure all workers stay fully within the
scaffold at all times.
• Personnel to wear suitable full body harness
with double lanyards and shock absorber.

• The scaffold must be inspected, certified &

tagged by the competent person confirming its
suitability.
• Personnel shall wear personal protective
equipment such as hardhat, eye protection,
hand gloves and safety shoes during cable
• Serious injury laying and pulling.
• Unstable scaffold
• Fatality
• Body injuries EXTREME • Supervisor and foreman shall give toolbox talk
• Physical injuries 5 3 15 to his workers prior to start of work. 2 2 4 LOW RISK
• Back injury RISK
• Muscle pain, strain • Workers shall be thought in cable laying and
pulling techniques including the requirements for
ensuring good manual handling techniques.
• Workers shall not run when pulling cables.

• Provide cold drinking water at the jobsite

during hot weather condition.
• Drink plenty of cold drinking water especially
during hot weather condition.
• Work and rest procedure shall be followed.
• Immediately get out from the cable
pulling/laying area when symptoms of heat
• Health hazard • Heat stress 4 3 12 HIGH RISK stress attacked and inform your supervisor, 2 2 4 LOW RISK
safety officer, first aider or nurse immediately.
• Shaded area shall be provided for rest period.

Risk Assessment Form ICS-ESD-PMS-RA-Rev1

 RISK ASSESSMENT Document ID
Company Name Instrumentation & Control Specialists, Inc ICS-SMNCI-RA-006
Department/s Engineering Revision No 0
Job Description Cable Laying / Pulling
Plant/Location

Inherent Residual
Aspect / Hazard / Risk Risk
Risk Impact / Risk / Impac Likeli Impac Likeli
Procedure / Job Steps Risk Source / Total Classificati Control Measures Total Classificat Remarks
Item Threat t hood t hood
Vulnerability on ion
I L I x L I L I x L
• Extra care to be taken while pulling the cable
on cable tray/ladders.
• Sharp edges from • Observe suitable awareness.
MEDIUM
existing cable • Cuts and abrasions 3 3 9 • Wear suitable safety gloves. 2 1 2 LOW RISK
RISK
tray/ladders • Only competent personnel to perform the
tasks.

• Extra care to be taken while pulling the cable to

the existing cable tray/ladders, if necessary
• Damaged existing MEDIUM protects the existing cables with polyethylene
• Property damage 3 3 9 2 2 4 LOW RISK
cable RISK sheet.

• Workers shall not run on installed or laid cables

during cable pulling.
• Cables shall be kept away from foot and
equipment traffic. Stored materials shall be
barricaded and provided with signs.
• Physical injuries • Avoid storing materials on walkways or ingress
• Tripping hazards
• Sprain, strain
• Hand Injuries 4 3 12 HIGH RISK or egress. 2 2 4 LOW RISK
• Cut, wounds • Trained and competent electricians using
suitable tools shall carry out cable pulling.
• Avoid slashing cables while sliding it on your
hand.

• Provide and install fall arrester.

• Provide independent lifeline.
• Provide training/orientation on working at
heights and ladder safety.
• Conduct and discuss Method Statement & Risk
Assessment to all working personnel.
• Practice 100% tied-off
• Provide adequate railings to prevent personnel
from falling.
• Falling of Personnel • Serious injury • Railings shall be free from defects.
EXTREME • Provide suitable access and egress complete
due to unsuitable • Fatality 5 3 15 4 1 4 LOW RISK
RISK with railings
access and egress
• Provision of suitable signage’s to remind
workers in the hazards of falling.
• Adequate Information & Instruction to all
working personnel
• Ensure scaffolding are in good condition with
“GREEN TAG” prior to use

• Conduct regular exercise and stretching before

the activity.
• Maintain neutral posture whenever possible.

• Ergonomics
hazards: repeated MEDIUM • Change positions often, take stretch breaks.
• Body pain 3 3 9 2 1 2 LOW RISK
motions in awkward RISK
position
• Workers should be trained on proper work
technique.

• Avoid awkward position to prevent body

pain/back pain.
• Working area should be clear of unnecessary
material and waste
• Walkway should be maintained without tripping
caused material
• When work finishes, housekeeping shall be
implemented
• Supervisors need to inspect the area before
dismissal of work
• Isolate or remove all tripping hazards in the
workplace and passage area.
• Remove any items that may obstruct the work
activity; and
material • Check for any items that may cause slip, trip
• Slip and trip • Physical Injury and falls and remove or secured them as
MEDIUM
9 House keeping • Obstruction to other • Fracture 3 3 9 required. 2 1 2 LOW RISK
RISK
trade contractor • Ensure all material off cuts and rubbish are
removed as they are generated and disposed of
in appropriate receptacles.
• Ensure all materials/tools and equipment is
removed from the work area when departing.
• Cleanup work area and dispose of all rubbish
in bins.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices before,
during and after the activity.

Prepared by / Date: Checked by / Date: Approved by / Date:

Risk Assessment Form ICS-ESD-PMS-RA-Rev1