Activity steps Hazards Potential harm Controls / recommended actions

Mobilization & Slip / trip hazards Physical injury (cut, • Maintain well housekeeping
• Always keep the walkway clear
site preparation fractures and
• Ensure that sharp objects are removed /
dislocation of joints) covered with to avoid cut injuries
• Assign competent person to do the task
• Obtain a valid work permit prior to the activity
• Follow buddy management system to avoid
unauthorized activities
• Make sure that all employees are aware of
site-specific hazards.
• Always appropriate PPE shall be worn
Manual handling Muscle fracture, • Mechanize the tools as much as possible (e.g.
provide trolley to handle heavy hoses and
back injury, body
couplings)
pain, etc. • Only lift the weight below 25 kg by one person
• Provide advanced tools and equipment to
avoid manual handling hazards.
• Deploy enough manpower for the specific task
• Train the employees to keep the body posture
in a healthy manure to avoid ergonomic
hazards.
• Work rotation shall be practiced.
• Appropriate PPE shall be worn
Collection of Noise & vibration Physical injury, • Ensure that the preventive maintenance
waste material Tinnitus / hearing of the equipment has been done.
• Ensure that the regular inspection of the
by using loss & numbness. equipment has been done.
vacuum truck • Ensure that the third part-inspection
certificate of the equipment and
operator are valid
• Equipment will be fitted with noise
reducing devices
• Ensure the competency of equipment
operators.
• Work rotation system shall be
implemented
• Trin the employees about the specific
hazard.
• Ear plug / earmuff shall be worn if the
noise level is 85dB or above.
• Access shall be restricted at least 7.6 m
(25 ft) diameter around the vacuum
truck using cones, tape or similar means
Fire & explosion Physical injury / • Eliminate any combustible materials and
ignition sources near to the work site if
burn, fatality, possible
property damage, • Ensure that the vacuum truck contains
any existing volatile materials
environmental • Avoid any chances of static energy build
up
impacts.
• Ensure that the grounding cable
connected properly
• Identify the presence of flammable
gases by monitoring the atmosphere
• Make sure that all employees are aware
about fire hazards and emergency
 procedure
• Develop an emergency response team
to take immediate action in the event of
a fire
• Conduct mock drills and practical
awareness sessions among the
employees
• Make sure that all the firefighting
equipment are tested and efficient
• Assign a fire watcher who has the
authority to “STOP THE WORK” in any
abnormal situation.
• Employee shall wear flame resistant
clothing during the activity
Chemical exposure Physical injury / • Provide adequate ventilation throughout
the activity
burn, damage to • Access shall be restricted at least 7.6 m
skin and internal (25 ft) diameter around the vacuum
truck using cones, tape or similar means
organ, harmful to • Ensure that the specific MSDS/CHB are
available in the site
eye & respiratory
• Ensure that all employees are aware
system. about nearest safety shower and
medical aid center
• Provide comprehensive training to
personnel involved in the loading
process
• Use appropriate PPEs such as respiratory
mask, chemical suits, rubber / non
absorption gloves, etc.
Transfer of Work at height Falling of personal • Provide guardrails on top of road tanker
waste material if possible
and objects, physical • Ensure that the workers are trained and
to road tanker injury, property competent
• Worker should not keep any loose
damage, etc. materials with him, always tie the tools
& materials
• Keep away from the line of fire to get rid
of falling objects
• Supervisor shall closely monitor the
activity
• Make sure the ladders are rigid and
properly fixed
• Assign competent personnel for
sensitive task
• Full body harness should be worn and
hooked up properly on designated
hanger points
Environmental Chemical exposure, • Ensure that all connections and fittings
hazard / spillage are secure and rigid to hold the pressure
physical injury / of flow
burn. • Whip-lash arrestors and Chicago pins
shall be used on each connection / joint
• Use drip-tray beneath the discharge and
suction valves
• A spill kit with relevant stuff shall be
available all through the activity
• Ensure the level gages are efficient and
monitor the material level is not being
exceeded
• Maintain accurate pressure rate during
sucking of materials
• Ensure that all employees are aware of
the specific hazards and control
measures
• Assign competent personal to do
 sensitive activities
• A contingency plan shall be developed to
overcome the crisis during the
emergency
• Employees shall wear appropriate PPEs
(chemical gloves, gum boots,
nonpermeable coverall, mono goggle /
face mask, etc.
Transportation Inadequate route Unauthorized / • Plan transportation routes to
minimize potential risks, such as
of waste planning and wrong entry, delay avoiding densely populated areas or
material to security. sensitive environmental zones.
in operation, etc.
disposal facility. • Equip vehicles with GPS tracking
system to monitor their location in
real time and respond quickly to any
deviations or emergencies.
• Implement security measures to
prevent unauthorized access to
hazardous materials during
transportation.
• Obtain all necessary permits and
ensure that all documentation is
accurate and up to date.
• Provide drivers with specialized
training on route planning,
navigation, and security procedures
for hazardous material transport.
• Ensure that the driver is competent
and aware about the route map
Vehicle collision Physical injury / • Driver shall inspect the vehicle
condition prior to start
fatality, property • Drivers, operators, and flagmen shall
be trained to relevant training
damage,
programs which approved by SA.
environmental • Vehicle should only move with
instruction of authorized flagman
impacts, etc. • Ensure the tire condition and braking
system are good
• Don’t move the vehicle in adverse
weather conditions
• Drivers should fully adhere to the
“STOP & PROCEED” policy.
• Strictly follow the speed limits in
various road
• Park the vehicle only in designated
areas
• Prohibit the use of mobile phones.
• Strictly follow traffic signals, safety
signs and signage.
• Segregate the vehicle movement
area and pedestrian walkway.
• People wearing reflectorized vests.