Part D — Risk & Change
MSRA Content Checklist
Owner
HSE Manager / Document Controller
Review / trigger
Annual review; update on legal, authority, project or client change
Checkpoints
93
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| # | Area | Checkpoint / Requirement | Evidence / Acceptance Criteria | Responsible | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Document Control & Format | Electronic and hard-copy versions reconciled to prevent conflicting revisions | IT/document system version hash matches printed cover sheet revision | Document Controller | Per issue |
| 2 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Demarcation of work area and exclusion zones defined with signage | Site layout drawing shows barrier type and signage location | Site Supervisor | Per issue |
| 3 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Fatigue and shift-pattern related risks assessed for extended working hours | Roster review with rest-hour compliance record attached | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 4 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Structural stability of existing/adjacent structures assessed before demolition or alteration works | Structural engineer's assessment report referenced | Structural Engineer | Per issue |
| 5 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Import/customs and transport permits verified for hazardous materials used in the activity | Permit copies attached with validity dates checked | Logistics Coordinator | Per issue |
| 6 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Backup/standby equipment identified for critical plant to avoid unsafe workarounds on breakdown | Standby equipment list with mobilisation time stated | Plant Engineer | Per issue |
| 7 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Respiratory protection selection justified with fit-test records for the specific hazard | Fit-test certificate matches respirator model specified | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 8 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Method statement briefing recorded on video/photo where workforce literacy is low | Photo/video briefing evidence filed with date stamp | HSE Officer | Before work start |
| 9 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | Client/consultant feedback on MS/RA implementation formally logged and actioned | Feedback log with response and closeout date | Project Manager | As needed |
| 10 | 9. Site-Specific Conditions & Logistics | Noise-sensitive receptors (schools, hospitals, mosques) identified with mitigation measures stated | Receptor map with mitigation distance/timing noted | Environmental Officer | Per issue |
| 11 | 1. Document Control & Format | MS/RA has unique document number, revision status and date | Document register entry with rev history matches issued copy | Document Controller | Per issue |
| 12 | 1. Document Control & Format | Title clearly states scope of work, location and trade | Title cross-checked against project WBS/activity schedule | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 13 | 1. Document Control & Format | Approval matrix completed: prepared by, reviewed by, approved by | Wet/e-signatures of competent person, PM and HSE present | Project Manager | Per issue |
| 14 | 1. Document Control & Format | Distribution list includes site supervision, subcontractor and consultant | Transmittal record or read-and-understood log available | Document Controller | Per issue |
| 15 | 1. Document Control & Format | Superseded versions withdrawn from site and marked obsolete | Obsolete copies stamped and removed from work area | Site Engineer | On revision |
| 16 | 1. Document Control & Format | MS/RA referenced correctly in project HSE plan register | Register cross-reference number matches | HSE Manager | Monthly |
| 17 | 1. Document Control & Format | Language of document understood by workforce (bilingual summary if needed) | Toolbox talk record shows comprehension confirmation | Site Supervisor | Per issue |
| 18 | 1. Document Control & Format | Table of contents matches actual section numbering | Manual page check against index | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 19 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Step-by-step sequence of work described logically | Sequence matches actual construction programme activities | Planning Engineer | Per issue |
| 20 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Interfaces with other trades/activities identified | Interface schedule cross-referenced with site logistics plan | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 21 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Temporary works requirements identified and cross-referenced | TW register number quoted where applicable | Temporary Works Coordinator | Per issue |
| 22 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Access and egress routes for the activity described | Route marked on site layout drawing attached as annex | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 23 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Working at height methodology detailed where applicable | Fall protection system specified with drawings/calcs | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 24 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Lifting operations referenced to separate lift plan where required | Lift plan number cited, not duplicated in MS | Lifting Supervisor | Per issue |
| 25 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Environmental controls integrated into methodology (dust, noise, waste) | Section cross-checked against approved EMP | Environmental Officer | Per issue |
| 26 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Night works or restricted-hour conditions addressed if relevant | Municipality permit conditions embedded in text | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 27 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Weather-sensitive activities include stop/go criteria | Wind speed/heat stress thresholds explicitly stated | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 28 | 2. Scope, Sequence & Methodology | Sequence reviewed against manufacturer's installation instructions | Manufacturer datasheet attached as reference | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 29 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | All activity-specific hazards identified using structured HIRA | HIRA table complete with hazard, cause and consequence columns | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 30 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Risk rating uses approved matrix (likelihood x severity) | Matrix reference matches company/ADOSH-SF risk matrix | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 31 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Residual risk after controls reduced to ALARP/acceptable level | Residual score recalculated and shown lower than initial | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 32 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Hierarchy of control applied (elimination before PPE) | Control column demonstrates elimination/substitution first | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 33 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | High-risk activities (confined space, hot work, excavation) cross-referenced to permits | Permit type named against relevant task line | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 34 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | COSHH/chemical hazards assessed with SDS attached | SDS for every listed substance attached as annex | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 35 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Manual handling risks assessed with weight/lift limits stated | MAC tool or equivalent assessment referenced | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 36 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Ergonomic and repetitive task risks considered | Task rotation/rest breaks specified in controls | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 37 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Third-party/public interface risks assessed (if adjacent to public) | Public protection measures specified with barrier type | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 38 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Assessment reviewed and re-issued when scope or conditions change | Revision trigger log shows date of change and reason | HSE Manager | On change |
| 39 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) risks assessed where multiple trades overlap | SIMOPS matrix cross-referencing adjacent activities attached | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 40 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Ground conditions and buried services risk assessed for excavation-related tasks | Utility survey/CAT scan report referenced | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 41 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Noise exposure assessed against permissible limits | Noise assessment data with dB(A) readings attached | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 42 | 3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment | Vibration exposure (HAVS) assessed for hand tool use | Trigger time calculation included | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 43 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | MS/RA complies with UAE Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 (Labour Law) OHS provisions | Legal reference cited in compliance section | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 44 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Aligns with Abu Dhabi ADOSH-SF (AD EHS Center) requirements where project located in Abu Dhabi | OSHAD element/mechanism number quoted | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 45 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Aligns with Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice where in Dubai | DM code clause referenced | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 46 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Civil Defence requirements referenced for hot work/fire risk activities | Civil Defence NOC/approval number cited | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 47 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | References relevant British/ISO/EN standards adopted by project specification | Standard numbers listed correctly (e.g., BS EN, ISO 45001) | HSE Engineer | Per issue |
| 48 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Client-specific HSE requirements incorporated | Client HSE specification clause cross-referenced | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 49 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Emergency contact numbers include Civil Defence (997/998) and DEWA/ADDC as relevant | Numbers verified current and correct for emirate | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 50 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Waste classification aligned with local waste management regulations | Waste type coded per municipality waste management bylaw | Environmental Officer | Per issue |
| 51 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Insurance and CAR policy cross-checked to cover activity scope | Insurance certificate scope matches activity type | Project Manager | Per issue |
| 52 | 4. Regulatory & Standards Compliance | Method statement approved by relevant authority where activity requires NOC (e.g., road works, crane operation) | Authority NOC number and validity recorded | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 53 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | All plant and equipment used listed with make/model/capacity | Equipment list matches inspection/certification register | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 54 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Third-party inspection certificates referenced for lifting/pressure equipment | TPI certificate numbers valid and not expired | Plant Engineer | Per issue |
| 55 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Operator competency requirements specified (license class, certification) | Operator card/license type stated per equipment | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 56 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Tools and equipment condition/inspection regime specified | Pre-use inspection checklist referenced by name | Site Supervisor | Per issue |
| 57 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Manpower numbers and competency/trade qualifications listed | Organogram with names and trade certificates attached | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 58 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Material storage and handling requirements specified | Storage location and stacking method described | Store Keeper | Per issue |
| 59 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Power supply/electrical equipment requirements addressed (temporary distribution boards, RCDs) | Electrical schematic or DB list attached | Electrical Engineer | Per issue |
| 60 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Traffic management equipment specified where activity affects vehicle routes | TMP plan number cross-referenced | Traffic Marshal Supervisor | Per issue |
| 61 | 5. Resources, Plant & Equipment | Housekeeping and waste segregation resources specified | Skip/bin locations and segregation labels described | Site Supervisor | Per issue |
| 62 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Task-specific PPE listed beyond standard site PPE | PPE matrix matches hazards identified in HIRA | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 63 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Emergency response procedure specific to activity included | Muster point and evacuation route stated for work location | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 64 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | First aid arrangements specified (nearest first aider, kit location) | First aider name/certificate and kit location confirmed | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 65 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Rescue plan included for working at height/confined space activities | Rescue equipment and trained rescuer named | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 66 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Fire prevention/firefighting arrangements specified for hot works | Fire watch duration and extinguisher type stated | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 67 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Spill response procedure included for activities using liquids/chemicals | Spill kit location and responsible person named | Environmental Officer | Per issue |
| 68 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Heat stress management plan referenced for outdoor summer activities | Midday break law compliance and cooling provisions stated | HSE Manager | Per issue |
| 69 | 6. PPE & Emergency Provisions | Confined space entry rescue equipment specified (tripod, harness, gas detector) | Equipment calibration certificates attached | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 70 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Toolbox talk topics aligned to MS/RA content scheduled prior to start | TBT record references specific MS/RA number | Site Supervisor | Before work start |
| 71 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Workforce sign-off/read-and-understood register completed | Signed register with names matching site workforce list | HSE Officer | Before work start |
| 72 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Supervisor briefing conducted and documented | Briefing minutes with attendee signatures | Site Engineer | Before work start |
| 73 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Training/competency certificates verified for specialist tasks | Certificates checked against approved training matrix | HSE Officer | Before work start |
| 74 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Language barriers addressed via translation or pictorial aids | Translated summary or visual aid confirmed used | HSE Officer | Before work start |
| 75 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | MS/RA available at point of work for reference | Hard/soft copy accessible on site verified during inspection | Site Supervisor | Daily |
| 76 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Emergency drill relevant to activity conducted and documented prior to high-risk work | Drill report with date and participants attached | HSE Manager | Before high-risk work |
| 77 | 7. Communication, Training & Competency | Subcontractor competency and induction records verified before mobilisation | Induction register cross-checked against subcontractor list | HSE Officer | Before mobilisation |
| 78 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | Periodic site audit conducted to verify work matches approved MS/RA | Audit checklist and non-conformance log available | HSE Manager | Weekly |
| 79 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | Deviations from MS/RA recorded and corrective action tracked | NCR raised and closed with evidence | HSE Manager | As needed |
| 80 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | MS/RA reviewed after incident/near miss related to activity | Review record with revised controls dated post-incident | HSE Manager | Post-incident |
| 81 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | Consultant/client approval obtained before work commencement | Approval stamp/transmittal on file prior to start | Document Controller | Before work start |
| 82 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | Lessons learned captured and fed into future revisions | Lessons learned log updated with reference number | HSE Manager | On completion |
| 83 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | MS/RA archived on completion with final as-built notes | Closeout record filed in project document management system | Document Controller | On completion |
| 84 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | Statistical/trend analysis of MS/RA-related observations reviewed at HSE committee | Committee minutes reference trend data | HSE Manager | Monthly |
| 85 | 8. Review, Monitoring & Close-out | Version control audit confirms no unauthorised field amendments made | Field copy compared line-by-line with master copy | Document Controller | Monthly |
| 86 | 9. Site-Specific Conditions & Logistics | Site logistics plan cross-referenced for material delivery and storage impact | Logistics plan drawing number cited in MS/RA | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 87 | 9. Site-Specific Conditions & Logistics | Adjacent structure/property protection measures specified | Protection method (hoarding, monitoring) described with drawing | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 88 | 9. Site-Specific Conditions & Logistics | Underground/overhead utility clearance distances specified | Clearance distance matches utility provider standard (DEWA/ADDC/Etisalat) | Site Engineer | Per issue |
| 89 | 9. Site-Specific Conditions & Logistics | Environmental permit conditions (dust, noise curfew) embedded into work timing | Permit condition matched to stated work hours | Environmental Officer | Per issue |
| 90 | 9. Site-Specific Conditions & Logistics | Site-specific emergency assembly point identified and distance stated | Assembly point marked on site plan with walking time | HSE Officer | Per issue |
| 91 | 10. Sign-off & Verification Prior to Mobilisation | Pre-start verification checklist completed confirming all resources available | Verification checklist signed by site engineer and HSE | Site Engineer | Before work start |
| 92 | 10. Sign-off & Verification Prior to Mobilisation | Kick-off meeting held between all parties referencing final MS/RA | Kick-off minutes list attendees and action items | Project Manager | Before work start |
| 93 | 10. Sign-off & Verification Prior to Mobilisation | Final MS/RA copy validated as current revision at point of use | Revision number on site copy matches document register | HSE Officer | Before work start |
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