Job Safety Analysis

Contents

Definition Conducting the Analysis Break the Job Down Identify Hazards Control Measures Using The JSA JSA Examples

Definition
Its the process of identifying and eliminating the potential hazards involving in any kind of job and thereby obtaining the safe working procedure.

Conducting the Analysis

of Accidents Severity Potential New Operation New Job High-rated Jobs

Break the Job Down

Break the job into a sequence of steps Each step describes WHAT TO DO Keep it crisp and clear Record all the basic steps Dont make it very general

Identify Hazards and Potential Accidents

Persons with sound knowledge of a particular job In addition to looking into obvious hazards, look at the entire environment Identify every conceivable hazard

Identifying hazards

Where it is happening (location, environment) Who or what is it happening to (who or what is exposed) What is the trigger for the hazard What would occur if an accident does happen (consequence) Other contributing or interrelated factors

Identification Chart

Control Measures
State

exactly what needs to be done to correct each hazard Items listed to mitigate hazards could be personal protective equipment, safety permits, task certification, operational instructions, and so on.

Using The JSA

Working Procedure is obtained The people involved in the analysis learn more about the job Enhance overall safety awareness The JSA will be available and maintained at the job location for employees performing the job.

JSA Examples

Chemical

Tank - Top Manhole Entry Contaminated Tank

Removing

Chemical Tank

Chemical Tank - Top Manhole Entry

List

of Basic Operations Potential Hazards Recommended Operations

OPERATIONS

HAZARDS

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Select and train operators.

Operator with respiratory or heart problem, other physical limitation Untrained operator--failure to perform task

Examination by industrial physician for suitability to work Train operators

2. Determine what is in the tank, What process is going on in tank and What hazards this can pose.

Explosive gas Improper oxygen level Chemical exposure Gas, dust, vapour, Irritant Toxic Liquid: Irritant Toxic Corrosive Solid: Irritant Corrosive

Obtain work permit Test air by qualified person Ventilate to 19.5% - 23% oxygen Provide appropriate respiratory equipment Provide protective clothing for head, eyes, body and feet Provide parachute harness and lifeline Tanks should be cleaned from outside if possible

3.Set up equipment.

Hoses, cord, equipment tripping hazards Electrical - voltage too high, exposed conductors Motors not locked out and tagged

Arrange hoses, cords, lines and equipment in orderly fashion Use ground-fault circuit interrupter Lockout and tag mixing motor, if present Secure to manhole top or rigid structure

4.Install ladder in tank.

Ladder slipping

5.Prepare to enter tank.

Gas or liquid in tank

Empty tank through existing piping Review emergency procedures Open tank Check of job site by industrial hygienist or safety professional Install blanks in flanges in piping to tank (Isolate tank) Test atmosphere in tank by qualified person (long probe) Use mechanical-handling equipment Provide guardrails around work positions at tank top

6.Place equipment at tank-entry position.

Trip or fall

7.Enter tank

Ladder - tripping hazard Exposure to hazardous atmosphere

Provide personal protective equipment Provide outside helper to watch, instruct and guide operator entering tank, with capability to lift operator from tank in emergency Provide protective clothing and equipment for all operators and helpers Provide lighting for tank Provide exhaust ventilation Provide air supply to interior of tank Frequent monitoring of air in tank Replace operator or provide rest periods Provide means of communication to get help, if needed Provide two-man standby for any emergency

8.Cleaning tank

Reaction of chemicals, causing mist or expulsion of air contaminant

9.Cleaning up.

Handling of equipment, causing injury

Dry run Use material-handling equipment

Removing Contaminated Tank

PERFORMED BY: G. Flett and R. Lykins

LOCATION: Lawn area south of Building 901 FREQUENCY OF JOB: One time only

EMPLOYEES OBSERVED: See Shops above

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

Hard hat required; See Radiological Work Permit

Tank Removals
BASIC OPERATIONS HAZARDS RECOMMENDATIONS

Exposure of hand to top of tanks and overflow piping on end of tank, during excavation.

Cave-in potential. Undermine adjacent ductbank Sudden rainstorm fills excavation

Competent person to be present onsite during activity. Determine depth and location of adjacent ductbank. Remove the spoil regularly from the excavation site,

Cut and remove 4-inch overflow piping

Interior radiological contamination

Cut pipe with pipe cutter; perform radiological survey; follow RWP for required PPE. Competent person to be present onsite during activity. Soil at foundation base to remain undisturbed.

Excavate on side of tanks to allow for tank removal.

Cave-in potential

Place geotextile fabric and plastic sheeting into freshly excavated area, which will remain under tanks during removal. Drag tanks out from under ductbank onto geotextile fabric/plastic sheeting

Cave in potential

competent person to be present onsite during activity.

Spread radiological contamination

Solidify sludge in tank with Radsorb or equivalent prior to moving.

Lift tanks out of excavation and place in containers

Drop tanks Tank rupture/release of contents

Use lifting equipment with approved slings. If tank bottom is badly corroded, wrap geotextile fabric and plastic sheeting around tank and lift out of excavation with tank.

References

https://sbms.bnl.gov/SBMSearch/subjarea/109/3k13e011 .doc www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3071.pdf www.doa.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=2579 http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/jobhaz.html http://hawaii.gov/labor/hiosh/pdf/JHA.sample.pdf

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