Job hazard Assessments

PresentsJOB HAZARD ASSESSMENTS

STOP AND THINK

Look Around Identify Hazards Assess Hazards Control and Eliminate Hazards Resume Work

Determining Significant Hazards Work Place Area and Location Environmental

I. Noise levelsII. Other workers in areaIII. WeatherIV. Dust/Fumes in areaV. Chemicals in areaVI. Wind directionVII. First Aid and Eye Wash StationsVIII.Waste ManagementIX. House Keeping

Always Check your permits for additional information about the hazards in your work area.

Positioning or Ergonomic Hazards Physical Hazards

I. Awkward Body PositionII. Repetitive motionIII. Line of fireIV. Working above your headV. Heavy or Awkward LiftingVI. Prolonged bending and twistingVII.Working in cramped areasVIII.Pinch Points

Make sure to do some stretching exercises and take micro breaks in situations that create Ergonomic hazards.

Access and Egress Hazards I. Scaffold (Tagged and Inspected)II. Ladders (Three point contact)III. Hoisting (Over head work)IV. Evacuation Route and PlanV. Alarms and CommunicationVI. Confined Space Entry PermitsVII.Aerial lifts and Man BasketsVIII.Man Watch

Working from Heights Overhead Hazards

I. Harness and Lanyard InspectionsII. 100 % Tie-off with harnessIII. Tie Off Points identified and

approvedIV. Hoisting materials and equipmentV. Signs and Barricades in placeVI. Falling itemsVII.Trips and SlipsVIII.Secured Footing

Heights are dangerous always be aware.

Rigging Hazards Overhead Hoisting

I. Critical Lift PermitsII. Proper ToolsIII. Flagging and BarricadesIV. Slings InspectedV. Training VI. Equipment InspectedVII.CommunicationVIII.Other Workers in Area of Lift

Communication is Key in Critical Lifts, please be trained properly.

Electrical HazardsI. Working near or on energized

equipmentII. Electrical Cords and plugs inspectedIII. Lighting LevelsIV. Fire Extinguisher locationsV. GFI testVI. Hot Work or Electrical Permits

Hazards and Personal Limitations

I. Job Procedures unavailable for TaskII. Unsure of Task requiredIII. No Training or Insufficient TrainingIV. First Time Preforming TaskV. Questions or Concerns not addressed

Reports all concerns, injuries or near misses to your supervisor. A SAFE WORK PLACE is everyone's responsibility.

Your Field Level Hazard Assessment helps everyone be aware and work safely.

STOP LOOK AROUNDIDENTIFY HAZARDSASSESS HAZARDSCONTROL AND REMOVE HAZARDSWORK SAFE

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Crystal Hallonquist