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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS FORM

JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB TITLE OF PERSON WHO DOES THE JOB:

JHA NO: DEPARTMENT: Engineering PLANT/LOCATION:

REQUIRED PPE for:

□ Head □ Eye □ Face □ Ear □ Respiratory □ Hand □ Foot □ Breathing Apparatus □ Special Clothing
□ Others; Specify_____________________________________________

RISK
BASIC JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS

LIKELIHOOD
EFFECT

SEVERITY

RPN
A. Site Access / 1. Uninformed 2 1. Unable to start 1. All workers, including subcontractors must have
Plant induction workers - unaware operation completed the Induction training;
of the hazards and 2. Unauthorized 2. Advise workers and other persons on the site of the
dangers at the site / and incompetent
4 2 8 work to be carried out. 2 2 4
work area / plant. personnel to do
2. Not knowing and work 3. Conduct a site specific induction for all project workers
understanding of 3. Unorganized and have them sign a site induction attendance
emergency and unplanned including but not limited to:
procedures. work will expose  Hazard specific to the site of the work to be
3. poor / no / personnel to carried out.
miscommunication hazard
between workforce  Safety controls and revised SWMS (Safe Working
and supervisor. Method Statement)
 Use and maintenance of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE);
 Emergency and Evacuation procedures; and
 Location of amenities and first aid facilities.
B. Prepare PTW 1. Non-compliance on 2 1. Unable to start 1. Follow establish Linde permit system and make sure
Linde permit operation all precautions are followed prior commencing work.
system 3 2. Unauthorized 2. Competent personnel to perform the task being
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2. Failure will cause 4 12 and incompetent identified. 2 3 6

damage to personnel to do 3. Method statement of work to be approved before
equipment and work commencing of work.
personnel 3. Unorganized 4. Applicant, authorizing, approval signatories be familiar
and unplanned with the job.
work will expose 5. Ensure PTW are applied and valid prior to work.
personnel to 6. PTW to be display at work site
hazard

C. Assess work 1. Un-authorized entry 2 1. Physical injury 1. Establish warning signages

area access of personnel to personnel
and weather 2. Slips, trips and fall 3 2. Property 2. Barricade the area for public warnings.
3 9 2 2 4
condition 3. Poor weather damage 3. Only authorized person is allowed to enter the work
condition 3. Fatality area.
4. Working Outside 4. Sunburn, Heat
stress
4. Isolate or remove all tripping hazards in the workplace
and passage area.
5. Be careful of uneven surfaces/trip hazards and watch
where walking.
6. Stop work when severe weather experience is observe
such as but not limited to heavy rains, strong winds and
lightning.
7. Wear long sleeve uniform.
8. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
9. Provide temporary shelter, and work rotation.
D. Preparation 1. Hit against 2 1. Physical injury to 1. Ensure all workers abide to the traffic rules and
and personnel or personnel regulations in the plant.
mobilization of property 3 2. Property 2. Ensure workers use the pedestrian walkway provided 3 2 6
4 12
manpower 2. Hit by moving Damage during travelling.
tools, machinery 3. Fatality 3. Check Vehicle of its road worthiness.
equipment and 3. Slips, trips and 4. Back injury 4. Comply with plant road speed limits and driving
materials falls at the same regulations.
level 5. Banks man or spotter shall be provided during loading,
4. Manual handling unloading, moving operation.
6. Keep access and egress routes clear and segregate
the work area from others and vehicles in access
areas.
7. remove any items that may obstruct the work activity;
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and
8. Check for any items that may cause slips, trips and
falls and remove or secure them as required
E. Load / unload 1. Manual Lifting / 2 1. Back injury 1. Identify approved material lay-down area
& transport manual handling 2. Property 2. Assess lift, lift within capabilities, use correct lifting
Tools & 2. Traffic / Site access 3 damage procedure, 1
3 9 2 2
Materials to 3. Damage / injury 3. Fatality 3. 2-man lift or mechanical aid (Skates, etc.), if required.
work area and due to crane or 4. Work loss 4. Ensure correct manual handling techniques, warm up
unload boom truck / forklift 5. Hand injury & stretch to avoid strains / sprains.
failure or 6. Cuts and 5. Do not carry long or awkward materials on your own.
incompetent abrasion 6. Review prospective route of access prior to carrying
operator 7. Personal injury materials to work area with consideration given to any
4. Ergonomic Hazard obstacles / trip or slip hazards.
5. Tripping and 7. Stick to designated pathways as much as possible.
Slipping hazard 8. Use gloves to protect hands.
6. Pinch point 9. Supervisor shall ensure personnel involved at work
have attended safe manual lifting and handling training
10. Ensure equipment are placed firmly on floorings, and
load is evenly distributed.
11. Seek help; ensure adequate manpower to carry the
items.
12. Discuss correct manual lifting method and work posture
during toolbox meeting.
13. Take rest breaks for repetitive task.
14. Avoid working in awkward position / posture.
15. Ensure tools and equipment used only for its intended
purpose and according to proper handling technique or
manufacturer recommendation.
16. Co-ordinate delivery / site access with site controller
17. Loads projecting beyond vehicle must be flagged
18. Park vehicle in a stable position, in gear with
handbrake on
19. Operators / helpers must be competent and qualified.
20. Plant and lifting equipment must be in serviceable
condition and have documented maintenance records.
21. Wear gloves during all manual handling
22. Ensure material is carried in small quantity to
23. Minimize the weight carried.
24. Use of mechanical aid if necessary
25. Keep access and egress routes clear and segregate
the work area from others and vehicles in access
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areas.
26. remove any items that may obstruct the work activity;
and
27. Check for any items that may cause slips, trips and
falls and remove or secure them as required.
28. Maintain good housekeeping at work area.
29. Educate worker on proper hand placement
30. Buddy buddy system
31. Proper communication and coordination before lifting
tubular pipes.
32. Provide an awareness training regarding line of fire and
hand finger safety.
33. Ensure hand gloves is worn in any operation

F. Preparation of 1. Poor access and 2 1. Back injury 1. Make sure all access and egress, access ladders,
work area egress 2. Property steps and ramps are safe and secure.
2. Poor or bad 3 3 9 damage 2. All personnel to have read and understood the RA that 1
2 2
weather condition 3. Fatality is specific for their area of work.
4. Work loss 3. RA is to be modified where and when necessary to
5. Hand injury reflect the changing work area.
6. Cuts and 4. Personnel to wear mandatory PPE's on site such as
abrasion but not limited to hardhat, safety glass, safety shoes,
7. Personal injury and earplug/earmuff.
5. Immediately cease work in hazardous weather
condition such as:
1. strong winds that may cause loss of balance
2. Rain is causing a slippery work surface.

G. Fabricate 1. Injury due to unsafe 2 1. Fatality 1. All power tools are to have a current test tag attached.
Cable tray or incorrectly used 2. Serious Injury 2. Ensure pre checks are carried out on all equipment prior to
support and hand / power tools 3 4 12 3. Personal Injury use 3
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bracket 4. Hand injury 3. Only use equipment with guards and auxiliary handles in
place.
4. Ensure that when changing drill bits, grinding / cutting
discs or adjusting the grinder guard that the power is
disconnected (i.e. plug is disconnected from the power
source). If a portable grinder is being used engage the
‘switch lock’.
5. • When carrying the portable grinder engage the ‘switch
lock’ to prevent the unit from being accidentally switched
on.
6. • Prior to grinding or drilling work ensure that the piece to
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be worked is secured and the off-cut supported using

clamps or having another person assist by holding the
piece being worked so that the grinder drill can be
operated using both hands.
7. • Do not use damaged or defective equipment.
8. • Place an Out of Service Tag on any damaged or
defective equipment and advise your supervisor.
9. • All extension leads are to be raised at least 2 meters off
the ground by insulated hooks.
10. • Check that power tools are dry and safe to use after wet
weather.
11. • Use Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) extension.
12. • Always use the right tools for the job.

H. Welding, 1. Electrical hazard 2 1. Fatality 1. All combustible materials should be removed or

Cutting and 2. fire hazard, 2. Burn adequately protected or covering with fire resistant
Grinding 3. Burn 3 4 12 3. Property materials. (Good housekeeping in the workplace is 3
2 6
4. health hazard due damage very important in preventing fire).
to welding fumes 4. Work loss 2. Earthing installation on welding equipment should
inhalation 5. Serious injury always be checked.
6. Expose to 3. Provide suitable fire extinguisher and fire blanket.
chemical 4. provide appropriate ventilation
inhalation 5. Assign competent fire watcher
6. Secure secondary permit for hot works activities.
7. Only competent personnel with NCII certified can
perform the welding works.
8. Always wear suitable PPE's for welding works
(Welding mask (hardhat mounted), welding gloves,
respiratory protection, ear plug, welding apron)
9. A responsible person should keep the welding site
under observation for at least an hour after the
completion of work.
10. Continues gas monitoring at work area
11. Only competent personnel to use grinders and drop
saws.
12. • Double eye protection to be worn when using the
drop saw and grinders.
13. • Ensure correct disc for the job is installed.
14. • Ensure that when changing grinding / cutting discs
or adjusting the grinder guard that the power is
disconnected (i.e. plug is disconnected from the
power source). If a portable grinder is being used
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engage the ‘switch lock’.

15. • When carrying the portable grinder engage the
‘switch lock’ to prevent the unit from being
accidentally switched on.
16. • Prior to grinding work ensure that the piece to be
worked is secured and the off-cut supported using
clamps or having another person assist by holding
the piece being worked so that the grinder can be
operated using both hands.
17. • Never remove the burs from cut metal on the side of
a drop saw or cutting disc. Only use a grinding disc or
a hand file.
18. Wear a suitable mask (minimum P2 grade mask)
when welding galvanized steel to avoid inhaling
fumes
• All welding PPE to be used (i.e. welding helmet,
welding gloves)
19. • Welding screens to be erected where and if
required, to protect other workers in very close
proximity.
20. • Treat all material to be welded as potentially hot.
21. • fabricate cable tray support at workshop to prevent
and eliminate fire hazard in the work area.
I. Floor and wall 1. Injury due to unsafe 2 1. Fatality 1. Prior to drilling, chipping or coring works, ensure 22
penetration or incorrectly used 2. serious injury that the piece to be worked is secured and the off-
(Drilling, power tools 3. Property cut supported using clamps or having another
Chipping, 2. Eye injury damage person assist by holding the piece being worked
Coring) 3. Dust 3 5 15 4. Work loss
4. Damage to
so that the equipment can be operated using both
5. Hand injury 3
concealed services hands
6. inhalation 2. Wear safety glass/goggles or face shield while 2 6
5. Electric shock
6. Falling objects drilling and coring.
3. When drilling in slabs a depth gauge of no more
than 50mm must be used to limit the penetration
depth. If it is likely that a concealed service may
be affected by the desired penetration the
relevant circuits must be isolated.
4. Use dust extraction equipment when drilling into
slabs and respiratory protection as required.
5. Always followed the equipment manufacturing
operational safety procedure.
6. Keep tools and equipment in good condition.
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Inspect tools/ equipment for assessment before

use and report defects immediately to the site
engineer/supervisor.
7. Prepare the GFCI and test before using it to the
power tool.
8. All related documents, shop drawings, permit to
work must be approved and readily available
including PPE (goggles, hard hat, ear plug,
rubberized gloves and safety shoes).
9. Survey the route area; identify the location of the
coring based on approved drawings.
10. Ensure all the documents are approved and ready
for construction and the location is clearly identified.
11. Enclose the work area with canvass or vinyl plastic.
12. Provide proper ventilation and vacuum cleaner for
controlling dust generated during drilling, chipping
and coring.
13. Always use approved platform ladder / scaffolding
14. Proposed wall / floor / ceiling to be penetrated,
may need to be scanned or available drawings
reviewed to identify any potential concealed
services
15. Barricade off any area where there is a risk of
material falling on personnel.
16. Be aware of others working in area.
17. Barricade areas where workers could be exposed
to unnecessary hazards/risks.
7. Install Cable 1. Cuts and abrasions 2 1. Hand injury 1. Wear gloves during all manual handling tasks. 3 2 6
tray and its 2. Injury to incorrectly 2. serious injury 2. Be aware of potential pinch points
support and labeled equipment 4 4 16 3. Work loss 3. Ensure that work is conducted to current /
brackets 3. Slips Trips and Falls 4. Property relevant drawing and labeled correctly.
4. Falling objects Damage 4. Ensure work area is free from refuse and rubbish.
5. 5. Ensure access ways are clear.
6. Be aware of uneven ground when kneeling down.
7. Be aware of slips due to wet surfaces from rain.
8. Barricade off any area where there is a risk of
material falling on personnel.
9. Be aware of others working in area.
10. Barricade areas where workers could be exposed
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to unnecessary hazards/risks.
11. Hard barriers should be used wherever possible.
12. Correctly store all equipment not being used.
1. Manual Handling 2 1. Physical injury 1. Identify approved material lay-down area
and lifting 2. Ergonomics 2. Assess lift, lift within capabilities, use correct lifting
4 5 20 3. Back injury procedure 3
2 6
4. Hand injury 3. 2-man lift or mechanical aid (Gattic lifters etc.), if
5. required
4. Barricade unloading area as required
5. Ensure correct manual handling techniques, warm
up & stretch to avoid strains / sprains.
6. Do not carry long or awkward materials on your
own.
7. Review prospective route of access prior to
carrying materials to work area with consideration
given to any obstacles / trip or slip hazards.
8. Stick to designated pathways as much as
possible.
9. Use gloves to protect hands
8. 1. Work at heights 1. Serious Injury 1. Secure Work at Height permits and WAH clearance
2. Fall from Height 2. Fatality 2. Barricade area around
3. Falling of tools / 3. Work loss 3. Always use approved platform ladder / scaffolding
materials 4. Property 4. Wear fall protection equipment (Full Body Harness)
4. Pinch point / sharp damage 5. Do a visual inspection on the ladder prior to use.
edges 5. Fracture 6. Use correct sized ladder for the task.
6. Hand injury 7. Ensure ladder is correctly and securely set up on
even ground for specific tasks
8. When working off a ladder, always have feet facing
forward on the platform.
9. Maintain 3 points of contact.
10. Ensure 4:1 ratio
11. Ensure correct use of appropriate ladder for the task.
12. Set ladder up on a level surface and do not stand
more than 3 steps from the top rung. Ensure 3 points
of contact at all times.
13. Supervisor shall ensure personnel involved at work
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have attended working at height training

14. Supervisor shall provide tool lanyard for all tools
used for working at height
15. Workers at height shall ensure tools and materials
are secured from falling
16. Restrict the area by placing safety barricades and
visible signage.

2. Housekeeping 1. Scattered material 2 1. Personnel 1. Working area should be clear of unnecessary material
2. Slip and trip injury and waste
3. Obstruction to other 2 3 6 2. Fracture 2. Walkway should be maintained without tripping caused 3
2 6
trade contractor material
3. When work finishes, housekeeping shall be
implemented
4. Supervisors need to inspect the area before dismissal of
work
5. Isolate or remove all tripping hazards in the workplace
and passage area.
6. Remove any items that may obstruct the work activity;
and
7. Check for any items that may cause slip, trip and falls
and remove or secured them as required.
8. Ensure all material off cuts and rubbish are removed as
they are generated and disposed of in appropriate
receptacles.
9. Ensure all materials/tools and equipment is removed
from the work area when departing.
10. Cleanup work area and dispose of all rubbish in bins.
11. Maintain good housekeeping practices before, during
and after the activity.
12. Only competent personnel to do the task.

NOTE: 1. THIS JHA/MS SHOULD BE DISCUSSED, UNDERSTOOD AND SIGNED BY ALL PERSONNEL INVOLVE IN THE ACTIVITY.

JHA Revision No:________________ Date:______________________

Written by:_______________________ Reviewed by:________________________Approved by:______________________

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