Job Hazard Analysis
Construction Phase: TOTAL PROJECT
Project:
Contractor:
Location:
Contractor Number:
Project Manager
Estimated Start Date:
Field Supervision
Operation:
Hazard:
Action to be taken:
Install piping within trenches
Sides of trench sluffing and/or
collapsing.
Sloping and/or shoring of trenches
will be done per WAC 296-155 Part
N and in conjunction with excavator’s
safety plan. Foreman, and Safety
Director, will coordinate with the
excavator on when we will shore or
slope. Angle of slope will be a
minimum of 1’ to 1’, unless utilizing
shoring devices.
People or vehicles falling into trench.
Trenches will be barricaded and
flagged with yellow caution tape.
Back injuries
All crew members will be instructed
in proper body mechanics and will
be continually encouraged in weekly
safety meetings to practice good
body mechanics. Equipment will be
used where possible.
Slip hazards due to water in trench
Every effort will be made to minimize
water in the trenches (i.e. covering
and/or pumps for de-watering).
Fumes
Anything over 4 feet in depth will
require periodic air monitoring.
(at a minimum)
Ladders will be regularly inspected
and taken out of service if any
damage is noted.
Work from ladders: Installing duct,
piping, hangers, equipment and
misc. materials.
Ladder failure
Falling from a ladder
All ladders will be used per the
manufacturers’ recommendations.
All ladders will be used per the WAC
296-155 Part J, Ladder Stds. and the
Fall Protection Plan.
Working from elevated work platform
(scissors, snorkel lift)
Lift failure
All lifts will be inspected prior to their
use each day.
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Operation:
Hazard:
Action to be taken:
Lift tipping over
All lifts will be operated per the
manufacturers operating instruction
Operator error
All operators will be certified as a
competent person as to the
operation and safe work practices of
the lift.
Workers falling
All chains and railing will be in place
before workers operate lifts.
All lifts will be operated per the
attached Fall Protection Plan.
Working from a roof
Overhead hazards
All non-related workers will be kept
out from underneath lifting areas.
Fall from an elevated roof position
The roof area will be controlled by
using an awareness barrier system,
not allowing employees to access
closer than 15’, to the leading edge.
While working within the 15’ of a
leading edge, near or over sky light
openings, all employees will be tied
off 100% of the time.
Hot torch work
Fires
Remove all flammable/combustible
materials from the immediate area.
Fire extinguishers will be located in
the vicinity of all hot torch work.
Fire watch will be provided, per WAC
codes.
Use fire retardant blankets, when
possible, to control sparks and slag.
Stop all hot work, welding 30
minutes before end of shift and
review area for smoldering embers
before leaving area.
Electrical shock
Use of GFCI’s and Assured
Grounding Plan shall be in place and
all equipment tested and marked per
Company policy
Daily inspection of all torch
equipment prior to start of work; any
Equipment found in disrepair will be
immediately taken out of service.
Do not weld while standing in water,
or if clothing and/or gloves are wet.
Ensure proper grounding at all
equipment and work stations.
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Operation:
Hazard:
Action to be taken:
Pipes containing gases or flammable
liquids, or conduits containing
electrical circuits shall not be used
as a ground.
When electrode holders are
unattended, electrodes shall be
removed, holders placed or
protected so they cannot make
contact with personnel or objects.
Explosions
Do not weld or strike a torch
whenever the smell of propane,
acetylene, or any other fuel or gas is
present: determine cause and
correct.
Never strike an arc on a compressed
gas cylinder.
Never use a compressed gas
cylinder for a work bench.
Disposable butane pocket lighters
shall not be in the vicinity of any hot
torch work.
Burns
Wear protective gloves, coats, etc.
while welding.
Avoid wearing polyester clothing (it
melts) : wear natural fibers (cotton,
wool).
Wear high top boots to prevent slag
from falling into shoes.
Wear trousers without a cuff.
Wear approved eye protection while
welding or in close proximity (std.
Sunglasses are not adequate).
Flash screens shall be provided for
work areas and walkways whenever
possible.
Never carry flammable items in your
pockets.
Inhalation of toxic fumes.
Avoid breathing fumes by placing
your head up wind from the smoke.
Provide adequate ventilation.
If ventilation is not adequate,
respirator program with fit test will be
implemented.
Lifting/Hoisting onto roofs, decks,
curbs and or pads. (Chillers,
Rigging failure
All rigging will have a safety factor
built in.
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Operation:
Hazard:
Cooling towers, pumps, split
systems, fans and other misc.
equipment).
Action to be taken:
Individual trade foreman are
responsible to inspect all rigging to
make sure it is in proper working
condition. If it is damaged, dispose
of it.
All material lifts will be done per
WAC 296-155 Part L. All rigging will
be approved by the crane operator.
All operators and equipment will be
supplied by the General Contractor.
Crane failure
No picks will be made in winds over
35 mph.
There will be no picks requiring
multiple rigs.
All rigging will be properly stored and
will not be used by any other crew.
Cranes will have current
certifications and semi-annual
inspections prior to start-up.
Overhead hazards
All non-related workers will be kept
out of the lifting area.
Pinch points
Locate pinch points
Review proper rigging techniques
and body placement.
Working on a roof
Falling off of building
See attached Fall Protection Plan.
Electric tool use
Electrocution
All electrical tools will be inspected
for damage prior to use.
Utilize GFCI’s and the assured
grounding program.
Task involvement with active
Equipment or system being
Employees are required to follow the
equipment or energized systems.
activated or energized.
Lockout and tagout policy.
Confined space work
Injury to the worker
A separate confined space plan will
be written to address specific
hazards.
Entering excavation areas
Entry ways
All employees are required to use
established entryways into all
excavations. No more than 25 feet
of travel is required to exit.
All excavations shall be inspected by
a competent person prior to entry.
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Operation:
Hazard:
Action to be taken:
All excavations shall be properly
sloped and/or shored prior to entry.
De-watering Plan/Program
Work limitations
Workers will not be allowed to work
in trenches where water is standing
or flowing while de-watering is taking
place.
Utilities Rough-in
Criteria
Trenches for utility lines are not
expected to be greater than four feet
in depth. All trenches greater than
four feet in depth will be shored,
sloped or benched per WAC 296155-650 Part N.
Warning Signs
Warning lines, cones and warning
signs will be utilized for utility lines
protruding from the floor to avoid all
tripping and impaling hazards.
Elevator Pits
Workers are required to clean-up
scraps, debris, and any left over
materials from their work area each
day to avoid slipping, tripping or
falling hazards.
Good Faith Survey “Asbestos and
Lead” existing structures.
Exposure to Asbestos and Lead.
Personal Protective Equipment
Injury to the employee
A good faith survey of the existing
project buildings will be completed
by the building and property owner.
In the event that areas do contain
asbestos and lead, the General
Contracts Administrator/Owner will
abate such areas, and make all work
areas free of Asbestos and Lead.
Hard-hats shall be required at all
times.
Safety glasses with side shields
shall be worn at all times.
Safety vests are required when
working with crane lift operations
and while working on job sites with
heavy mobile equipment operations.
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