Job Hazard/Safety Analysis For the Electrician 1 INTRODUCTION Job Hazard/Safety Analysis for the Electrician is a partial list of known task performed by the professional electrician. We have placed known task in alphabetical order and in a table format, listing each task in a step-by-step sequence followed by the potential hazard and a recommended action or procedure. This is by no means an exhaustive list and is subject to modification. Additional comments may be added as more information becomes available. If you are asked to perform an occasional task, not listed with your job title, you can look up an individual task by returning to our Job Safety Analysis page and check the pulldown menu for Job Task. 2 APHABETICAL LIST OF TASK Air Compressor ATV 4-Wheeler Battery Charger Bench Grinder Chain Hoist Chemicals (Pouring Handling) Cleaning (Sweep & Mop) Cutoff Saw Ditchwitch Trencher Drill Bit Sharpener Drill Press Driving Drum Handling (30-55 Gal.) Floor Jack, Hydraulic Forklift Fuel Transfer Pump Hand Held Portable Power Tools Heat Gun Hoist (Electric/Manual) Slings Hydraulic Press Jack Stands, Manual Lifting/Carrying Objects Loft/Mezzanine/Roof Operations Miter Saw Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic Pipe Thread Machine Plate Compactor Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered Portable Heater, Electric Powered Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered Power Hacksaw Propane Torch (14-20 oz. Cylinder) Shop Vac(s) Soldering Guns/Irons Page 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 3 Vise 39 4 Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor Task Hazard Cause Shutdown and Isolate Unit Routine Maintenance /Repair Routine Operation Prevention Unit Activation during repair Auto start and/or human error Lockout/Tagout Noise Hand Injury Equipment Operation Confined work areas, sharp edges Use Hearing Protection Gloves Eye Injury Residual air pressure Electric Shock Improper operation and maintenance Noise Noise Equipment Operation Equipment Operation Goggles, safety glasses with side shields Manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed, lock-out/tagout Use hearing protection Use hearing protection Eye Injury Blowing debris Use safety glasses w/side shields or goggles PPE Required: Goggles/Safety Glasses with side shield Hearing Protection Gloves Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor, Portable, Electric Task Hazard Cause Routine Maintenance /Repair Routine Operation Electric Shock Improper operation and maintenance Noise Equipment operation Trauma Improper use, uncontrolled release of compressed air Eye Injury Projectiles, flying debris Prevention Unplug electrical cord and retain control of plug during repair/maintenance Use hearing protection Use appropriate nozzle for specific work activity, situational awareness Goggles or safety glasses with side shields PPE Required: Goggles or Safety glasses with side shield Hearing Protection 5 Hazard Analysis: ATV 4-Wheeler Task Hazard Cause Routine Maintenan ce/Repair Hand Injury Confined work areas, sharp edges/objects, rotating parts Gloves, situational awareness Foot Injury Equipment rolls over foot, object drops on foot Rotating parts Wear safety shoes Trauma Routine Operation Prevention Muscle/Ligam ent Strain Eye Injury Awkward working positions Noise Noise Equipment Operation Equipment Operation Situational awareness, appropriate clothing Position body to avoid strains, take appropriate breaks Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shields Use hearing protection Use hearing protection Head Injury Fall from 4-Wheeler, accident Wear helmet Flying Particles PPE Required: Helmet Safety glasses, goggles or helmet face shield Gloves Hearing Protection Safety Shoes/boots protective clothing (optional) 6 Hazard Analysis: Battery Charger Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Foot Injury Drop object on foot Wear safety shoes Trauma (Burns) Eye Injury Batty acid spills Electrical Shock Fire Improper operation and maintenance, battery condition Sparks, improper storage of flammables, combustibles Explosion Spark/poor ventilation, smoking, improper procedures Goggles, apron, gloves, proper battery handling procedures Goggles, appropriate battery handling procedures Lockout/tagout, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area Adequate ventilation, no smoking, follow manufacturer’s instructions Battery acid splashes PPE Required: Apron Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles 7 Hazard Analysis: Bench Grinder Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Dust/particles generated during machine operation Projectiles Trauma Projectiles Foot Injury Hand Injury Drop object on foot Impact, penetration, compression Projectiles Head Protection Fire Electrical Shock Heat, sparks Improper grounding, Improper operations and maintenance Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Wear safety shoes Gloves, situational awareness Face Shield Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from grinding/buffing area Lockout/tagout, proper grounding of frame, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed PPE Required: protective Clothing (optional) Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Face Shield Safety Shoes/Boots disposable Respirators (optional) Gloves 8 Hazard Analysis: Chain Hoist Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Foot Injury Drop object on foot Wear Safety shoes Hand Injury Head Protection Impact, burns Swinging chain/hoisted equipment Gloves, Situational awareness Hard hat PPE Required: Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots Hard 9 Hazard Analysis: Chemicals (Pouring/Handling) Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Eye Injury Splash, fumes Goggles Contact irritation, burn or absorption Inhalation Face Splash, skin contact Gloves (appropriate type for chemical), apron (if necessary), long sleeves Wear respirator if needed Wear Face Shield (if necessary) Breathing fumes Splash PPE Required: Goggles Gloves protective Clothing (apron) Respirator (as needed) Face shield (if necessary) 10 Hazard Analysis: Cleaning (Sweeping/Mopping/Buffing) Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Foot Injury Inhalation Projectiles, impact, chemical contact Dropped object on foot Chemicals, dust Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Wear respirator or dust mask if needed PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Gloves (optional) protective Clothing (long pants recommended to prevent chemical splash on skin) Respirator or dust mask (as needed) 11 Hazard Analysis: Cutoff Saw Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Dust/particles generated during machine operation Eye Injury Projectiles Trauma Projectiles, rotating parts, point of operation, ingoing nip joints, flying chips & sparks Drop object on foot Point of Operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Projectiles Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire Electrical Shock Heat, sparks Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators, automatic vacuum machine Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Lockout/tagout, proper grounding of frame, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots Safety glasses/goggles Face Shield (optional) disposable Respirators (optional) Hearing Protection 12 Hazard Analysis: “Ditchwitch” Trencher Task Hazard Cause Routine Maintenanc e/Repair Routine Operation Prevention Hand Injury Confined work areas, sharp edges/objects, rotating parts Gloves, situational awareness Foot Injury Wear safety shoes Trauma Equipment rolls over foot, object drops on foot Rotating parts Eye Injury Noise Noise Flying particles Equipment Operation Equipment Operation Head Injury Foot Injury Bump head, objects fall on head Equipment rolls over foot, object drops on foot Sharp edges/objects Hand Injury Situational awareness, appropriate clothing Safety glasses Use hearing protection Use hearing protection Wear hard hat (as necessary) Wear safety shoes Wear Gloves PPE Required: Protective Clothing Safety Shoes/Boots Safety Glasses Hard Gloves Hearing Protection 13 Hazard Analysis: Drill Bit Sharpener Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Projectiles, filings Hand Injury Point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance Electrical Shock Prevention Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness Proper grounding of frame, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed PPE Required: Safety Glasses w/side shield 14 Hazard Analysis: Drill Press Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Inhalation Electrical Shock Sparks, friction Eye Injury Filings/particles generated during machine operation Dust/particles generated during machine operation Projectiles, flying sparks Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles situational awareness Wear safety shoes Inhalation Trauma Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire Projectiles, rotating parts, point of operation, ingoing nip points, flying chips & sparks Drop object on foot Point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips & sparks Projectiles Gloves (optional), machine guards, situational awareness Face shield (if necessary) Proper grounding of frame, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed. Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield disposable Respirators (optional) Face shield Gloves (optional) 15 Hazard Analysis: Driving Task Hazard General Use Trauma Noise Cause Prevention Projectiles, impact, vibration, burns Engine, impact Situational awareness, gloves (optional), seat belts Wear hearing protection for noise level over 85db PPE Required: Hearing Protection Gloves (optional) 16 Hazard Analysis: Drum, 30-55 Gal (Handling) Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Splashes Trauma Foot Injury Impact Dropped object on foot Prevention Goggles (for handling exposed chemicals) Situational awareness, gloves Wear safety shoes PPE Required: Goggles Safety Shoes/boots Gloves 17 Hazard Analysis: Floor Jack, Hydraulic Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Foot Injury Roll jack over foot Wear safety shoes Trauma Overloading jack beyond rated capacity, using jack for support rather than just lifting Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure that rated load is legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on jack, and rated capacity is not exceeded. Immediately support load once it is lifted. PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots 18 Hazard Analysis: Forklift Task Hazard General Use Trauma Foot Injury Noise Eye Cause Prevention Projectiles, impact, vibration, burns Dropped object on foot Engine, impact Fluid splash when servicing Situational awareness, gloves, switch guards Wear safety shoes Wear hearing protection Wear safety goggles PPE Required: Safety goggles Safety Shoes/boots Hearing Protection Gloves 19 Hazard Analysis: Fuel Transfer Pump Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Eye Injury Fuel splashes Goggles Hand Injury Fuel contact in sub-zero weather Smoking, sparks, improper grounding and bonding Gloves Fire, Explosion No smoking or exposure to sparks or open flame during fueling. Fill stem shall be bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wide. Appropriate placed fire extinguisher. PPE Required: Goggles Gloves 20 Hazard Analysis: Hand Held Portable Power Tools Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Dust/particles generated during machine operation Eye Injury Projectiles Foot Injury Hand Injury Drop object on foot Point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips & sparks Projectiles Head Protection Fire Noise Electrical Shock Sparks Machine operation Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators (if necessary), automatic vacuum machine Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Wear safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area Hearing protection Proper grounding of frame, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shields Disposable Respirators (optional) Face shield, as appropriate Hearing Protection 21 Hazard Analysis: Heat Gun Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Burns Electrical Shock Fumes, vapors and gases generated during use Hot air, contact with heat gun Improper operation & maintenance Prevention Properly ventilated work area, use disposable respirators Situational awareness, gloves Manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed, replace worn parts PPE Required: Gloves disposable Respirators (optional, if appropriate) 22 Hazard Analysis: Hoist (Electric/Manual)/Slings Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Impact Foot Injury Dropped object on foot Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, hardhat Wear safety shoes PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Gloves Hard hat 23 Hazard Analysis: Hydraulic Press Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Projectiles Trauma Projectiles, moving parts, point of operation, pinch points, flying items Drop object on foot Point of operation, pinch points, moving parts, flying items. Projectiles Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Prevention Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Wear safety shoes Gloves, machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield (as necessary) PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Gloves Face shield (as necessary) 24 Hazard Analysis: Jack Stands, Manual Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Improper placement of load Trauma Overloading vehicle stand beyond rated capacity Prevention Situational awareness, wear safety shoes Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure that rated load is legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on vehicle stand, and rated load capacity is not exceeded. PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots 25 Hazard Analysis: Lifting/Carrying Objects Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Impact Foot Injury Dropped object on foot Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, back brace/belt (optional) Wear safety shoes/boots PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Gloves Back brace/belt (optional) 26 Hazard Analysis: Loft/Mezzanine/Roofing Operations Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Impact, falls Foot Injury Dropped object on foot Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, fall protection (restraint) Wear safety shoes PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Fall Protection (restraint) Gloves 27 Hazard Analysis: Miter Saw Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Dust/particles generated during machine operation Eye Injury Projectiles Trauma Projectiles, rotating parts, points of operation, ingoing nip points, flying chips & sparks Drop object on foot Point of Operations, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Projectiles Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire Electrical Shock Sparks Improper grounding, improper operation and maintenance Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators (if needed) Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Wear safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield (as necessary) Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area Proper grounding of frame, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Face Shield (as necessary) Disposable Respirators (if needed) 28 Hazard Analysis: Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Foot Injury Roll jack over foot Wear safety shoes Trauma Overloading jack beyond rated capacity, using jack for support rather than just lifting, sharp objects Follow manufacturer’s instructions, gloves PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots Gloves 29 Hazard Analysis: Pipe Thread Machine Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Foot Injury Drop object on foot Safety Shoes Electric Shock Improper operation and maintenance, improper grounding Point of operation, rotating parts Flying particles Running equipment Manufactures instructions strictly followed, proper grounding Gloves, situational awareness Hand Injury Eye Injury Noise Safety glasses w/side shields Hearing protection for noise in excess of 85db PPE Required: Safety Glasses w/side shields Safety Shoes/ Boots Gloves Hearing Protection 30 Hazard Analysis: Plate Compactor Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Projectiles, fumes, dusts Trauma Projectiles, impact, vibration, burns Foot Injury Noise Inhalation Dropped object on foot Engine, impact Dust Prevention Safety glasses w/side shields or goggles Situational awareness, gloves, protective clothing, back brace/belt (optional), switch guards Wear safety shoes Wear hearing protection Wear respirator or dust mask if needed PPE Required: Safety Glasses w/side shields or Goggles Safety Shoes/boots Hearing Protection Gloves protective Clothing (long pants) Respirator or dust mask (as needed) Back brace/belt (optional) 31 Hazard Analysis: Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Inhalation Exhaust Appropriate ventilation Trauma Burns Foot Injury Roll over foot, drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Fire Electrical Shock Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine PPE Required: Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots 32 Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Electric Powered Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Burns Foot Injury Roll over foot, drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag Fire Electrical Shock Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device Prevention Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine PPE Required: Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots 33 Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Inhalation Exhaust Appropriate ventilation Trauma Burns Foot Injury Roll over foot, drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Fire Electrical Shock Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine PPE Required: Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots 34 Hazard Analysis: Power Hacksaw Task Hazard Cause Prevention General Use Appropriate natural ventilation, respirators when needed Inhalation Eye Injury Dust/particles generated during machine operation, exhaust fumes Projectiles, burns Head Protection Trauma Projectiles Foot Injury Hand Injury Drop object on foot Point of operation, in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Sparks Fire Projectiles, point of operation, flying chips & sparks, improper use and operation Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Face shield (as necessary) Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards, manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed Safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/ Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Respirators (if needed) Face Shield (as necessary) 35 Hazard Analysis: Propane Torch (14oz to 20oz Propane Cylinder) Task Hazard Cause Prevention General Use Inhalation Hazardous fumes, gases, dusts Eye Injury Projectiles, fumes, dusts, flashes Trauma Foot Injury Fire Projectiles, burns Drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag Appropriate natural or mechanical ventilation, and disposable respirators, as required Goggles, face shield, appropriate noncombustible or flame-proof screens Situational awareness, PPE Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area PPE Required: Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses Respirator (if needed) Protective Clothing (optional) 36 Hazard Analysis: Shop Vac(s) Task Hazard Cause General Use Prevention Foot Injury Drop object on foot Wear safety shoes Electrical Shock Eye Injury Improper operations and maintenance, improper grounding Flying debris Noise Equipment Operation Manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed, proper grounding Wear safety glasses w/side shields Use hearing protection PPE Required :( PPE required to be worn during the vacuuming task when it poses a specific hazard to the user) Safety Glasses with side shields Hearing Protection Safety Shoes/Boots 37 Hazard Analysis: Soldering Guns/Irons (HVAC) Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Fumes, vapors and gases generated during soldering Spattering Skin irritation/burning Chemical cleaner use, hot soldering iron Foot Injury Fire Drop object on foot Hot soldering iron Electrical Shock Improper operation and maintenance Residual surface contamination Some fluxes contain toxic compounds (i.e. cadmium and fluorides) Soldering with lead containing solders Toxic compounds in fluxes Prevention Properly ventilate work area, use respirator Safety glasses w/side shields/Goggles Review MSDS, substitute cleaner with non-toxic product, use appropriate PPE/protective clothing Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from soldering area Manufacturer’s instructions strictly followed, replace worn parts Wipe down work area when finished Review MSDS, substitute with nontoxic compounds if available PPE Required: Safety glasses w/side shields/Goggles Safety Shoes/Boots (for protection against dropped objects when necessary) Protective Clothing Respirators (when needed) 38 Hazard Analysis: Vise Task Hazard General Use Cause Prevention Eye Injury Projectiles Foot Injury Hand Injury Drop object on foot Impact, penetration, compression Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Wear safety shoes Gloves, situational awareness PPE Required: Goggles/ Safety Glasses w/ side shield Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots 39