JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA)
Job: Chip Spreader
Dept.: Road & Bridge
Date: 9.3.10
Supervisor:
Joe Carter
JSA No. #4
New  Revised 
Analysis Performed By: Road & Bridge Employees &
Safety Coordinator
Approved by:
Joe Carter
Operator: Operators &
Laborers
Note:
Item
1.
2.
3.
Required/Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Vest, safety-toed
boots should be worn at all times. Appropriate gloves should be worn as needed. Hard hat
protection required as needed.
Sequence of
Basic
Job Steps
Potential
Incident/Hazard
Recommended
Notes
- *While
working outdoors
dehydration
is always a problem - drink adequate
amountsSafe Job Procedure
of water.
Pre-trip inspection: oil, anti-freeze, 2
*Spills/oil & fuel on hands & clothing
*Wear protective clothing (coveralls)
*Wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions
hydraulic belts, 5 chains, levers
*Pinch point
or have change of clothes available
*When working outside whatever the season sun screen is advised
*Slip, trip & fall
*Wear appropriate gloves
Operation: Driver( lights, beacon, levels *Injury
due to contact with traffic,
*Certified
flagger at site
*Back strain
*Awareness/condition
of work area,
& controls)
overhead lines, mail boxed, bridges,
*Traffic
control
signage
obstacles
culverts, etc.
*Awareness/all
*3
point contacthazards
Operation: Hopper operator (levels &
*Injury points
to driver
*Awareness/watch
for driver
*Pinch
*Wear
appropriate
gloves
*Proper
bending
&
controls)
*Injury due to contact with traffic,
*Certified flagger atlifting
site technique
overhead lines, mail boxes, bridges,
*Traffic control signage
culverts, etc.
*Awareness/all hazards
*Pinch points
*Wear appropriate gloves
4.
Operations: Operator hooking up truck
(levers, contact with driver/hand signals
or radio
*Injury due to contact with traffic, and
other hazards (same as above)
*Pinch points
*Slip, trip & fall
*Back injury
*Certified flagger on site
*Traffic control signage
*Awareness/ of all hazards
*Awareness/ pinch points
*Wear appropriate gloves
*Awareness/footing
*Use proper bending & lifting
technique
5.
Parking & shutdown of equipment
*Slip, trip & fall/exiting
*Post operation accidents
*Awareness of footing
*Maintain 3 point contact