AHA Excavation and Foundation Preparation For Building

Abu Dhabi International Airport Expansion Programme
New 2K Runway – Main Runway Works (NRTW – 1008 – CN)
ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS
HAZARD / WORK: Excavation and Foundation preparation For Building

Structures
LOCATION: ______________________________________________
H=High M=Medium L=Low
Significant Risks H M L Who May Be Harmed

1 Work related upper limb disorders.
Musculoskeletal injuries. Cuts, abrasions. X
Foot / toe injuries
2 Dehydration, heat exhaustion. Heat stroke X Employees…………………… X
3 Cuts, abrasions, broken bones, eye Subcontractors……………… X
injuries X
4 COSHH related injuries X Official Visitors……………… X
5 Engulfment, entrapment. Asphyxia, death X General Public………………. X
6 Work related upper limb disorders.
Musculoskeletal injuries. Cuts, abrasions X
7 Engulfment, entrapment in excavation
Asphyxia, death X
8 Dust explosion. Poor visibility, respiratory
Injuries X
9 Injuries to persons in area from Plant /

Vehicles X
10 Injuries to operatives in the excavation X
11 Blood Born Pathogen Related injuries X
12 Deafness, CEMP violation X
13 Plant on plant incidents. Pedestrian
injuries X
14 Drowning X
15 Explosion or asphyxia X
16 Potentially lethal bites X
Control Measures
1 Planning:
Sufficient numbers of trained operatives and competent supervision must be available before
work starts. Sufficient and suitable plant must be available for trench support before work
starts. Suitable monitoring equipment and personnel trained in its use will be required where
known exposure to toxic substances or lack of oxygen may occur. Location of existing
services must be complete before work starts, also information obtained on ground
conditions from site surveys.
This Document is to be read in conjunction with the relevant Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Method Statement to be attached to this document
Abu Dhabi International Airport Expansion Programme
New 2K Runway – Main Runway Works (NRTW – 1008 – CN)
2 Physical:
Sides of excavations likely to collapse must be supported. Where flooding risk exists,
cofferdams/caissons will be installed with pumps of suitable capacity.
Substantial barriers will be erected around excavations greater than 2m deep.
Where poor ventilation is identified the atmosphere will be continually monitored. Stop
barriers will be used to prevent vehicle entry. Spoil and materials will be stacked back at
minimum of 1M from the edges of excavations. Ladders will be provided for safe
access/egress. Cable location devices (C.A.T.) and client / Local Authority drawings will be
used to trace buried services prior to commencement of work. Suitable signs and barriers
will be provided to warn of the work.
3 Managerial/Supervisory:
Ensure safe system of work provided, taking account of prevailing conditions including
weather, traffic and existing structures. Provide suitable PPE as required and ensure its
correct use. Inspect supported excavations before each shift, and record details, also
following any destabilising event or fall of material. Ensure personnel selected are capable,
fit and experienced unless under direct supervision. COSHH assessments are to be made of
substances likely to be found or produced during the work.
4 Training:
Supervisors must have received training in COSHH appreciation, general site safety, theory
and practice of excavation work. Operatives must have received training in excavation
support procedures and use of cable location devices. This applied to sub contractors as
well as direct employees. Toolbox talks on Excavation work, MHO’s and COSHH will be
given at regular intervals.
INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING
Safety Helmet X Ear Defenders

Safety Boots X Respiratory Protection
Safety Glasses X HI Viz (Fluorescent) Jacket X
Overalls X Dust Mask
Gloves X Goggles / Visor
Ear Plugs
Prepared By: Authorised By:
D L Woods H L Salama
EHS Manager Building Section
OAJ-JV OAJ-JV
Date: 31st October 2006 Date; 31st October 2006
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This Document is to be read in conjunction with the relevant Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Method Statement to be attached to this document

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Abu Dhabi International Airport Expansion Programme

New 2K Runway – Main Runway Works (NRTW – 1008 – CN)

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

HAZARD / WORK: Excavation and Foundation preparation For Building

H=High M=Medium L=Low

Significant Risks H M L Who May Be Harmed

9 Injuries to persons in area from Plant /

INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING

Safety Helmet X Ear Defenders

Prepared By: Authorised By:

Date: 31st October 2006 Date; 31st October 2006

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