Job Hazard Analysis
Construction Phase: TOTAL PROJECT
Contractor:
Contractor Number:
Project Manager
Operation:
Install piping within trenches
Work from ladders: Installing
duct, piping, hangers,
equipment and misc. materials.
Project:
Location:
Estimated Start Date:
Field Supervision
Hazard: Action to be taken:
Sides of trench sluffing and/or Sloping and/or shoring of
collapsing. 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 Trenches will be barricaded and
trench. 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 Every effort will be made to
trench 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)
Ladder failure Ladders will be regularly
inspected and taken out of
service if any damage is noted.
Falling from a ladder All ladders will be used per the
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Operation:
Working from elevated work
platform (scissors, snorkel lift)
Working from a roof
Hot torch work
Job Hazard Analysis
Hazard: Action to be taken:
manufacturers’
recommendations.
All ladders will be used per the
WAC 296-155 Part J, Ladder
Stds. and the Fall Protection
Plan.
Lift failure All lifts will be inspected prior to
their use each day.
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.
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.
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.
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Operation: Hazard: Action to be taken:
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.

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).

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Job Hazard Analysis
Operation:
Lifting/Hoisting onto roofs,
decks, curbs and or pads.
(Chillers, Cooling towers,
pumps, split systems, fans and
other misc. equipment).
Job Hazard Analysis
Hazard: Action to be taken:
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.
Rigging failure All rigging will have a safety
factor built in.
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
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Operation: Hazard: Action to be taken:
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 activated or energized.
systems. 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.

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 296-155-650
Part N.

Warning Signs Warning lines, cones and

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Job Hazard Analysis
Operation:
Good Faith Survey “Asbestos
and Lead” existing structures.
Personal Protective Equipment
Job Hazard Analysis
Hazard:
Elevator Pits
Exposure to Asbestos and Lead.
Injury to the employee
Action to be taken:
warning signs will be utilized for
utility lines protruding from the
floor to avoid all tripping and
impaling hazards.
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.
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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