Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Highest RAC Code: M

ACTIVITY/TASK INFORMATION RISK ASSESSMENT CODE (RAC) MATRIX

ACTIVITY / WORK TASK: Generator Installation *Probability
DATE PREPARED: **Severity
Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
PREPARED BY:
CONTRACTOR: M.C Dean Catastrophic E E H H M
CONTRACTOR COMPETENT PERSON: Critical E H H M L
CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY OFFICER: Marginal H M M L L
DATE OF PREPARATORY MEETING: Negligible M L L L L
Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine the Risk Assessment
Potential Fatality Work Category Code (RAC) using the above matrix.
E = EXTREMELY HIGH
Identify the (RAC) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard”. Place the highest RAC at the top of AHA.

RAC CHART
H = HIGH RISK
This is the overall risk assessment code for this activity.
*Probability is the likelihood that an incident would occur and is identified as: Frequent,
M = MODERATE RISK
Likely, Occasional, Seldom, or Unlikely after controls are put in place.
**Severity is the outcome/degree should an incident occur and is identified as: Catastrophic,
L = LOW RISK
Critical, Marginal, or Negligible after controls are in place.

Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC

What are the job tasks for completion What can go wrong? How can I be injured? How can the hazard be controlled? (1. ELIMINATION, 2. SUBSTITUTION, 3. ENGINEERING, 4. ADMINISTRATIVE, 5. PPE)
1a. Lift plan shall be submitted and approved. The lift plan shall be
reviewed with all rigging personnel, crane operator and all other
1a. Improper rigging configuration, equipment involved parties prior to starting this activity. Only rigging
1. Follow the lift plan for installation of (crane) overload and/or failure, outside personnel and crane operator shall be permitted in lifting area
(barricades with red danger tape and signage shall be erected). M
generators personnel not involved in lift plan crushed
by/struck by/caught in-between Rigging personnel and crane operator shall review lift plan and
manufacturer’s rigging diagrams.

2a. Location of crane mobilization shall be coordinated with GC

and other trades. The area around the crane/swing radius shall be
barricaded with danger tape & signage. Alternate traffic plan shall
2. Mobilization of crane 2a. Employee traffic/other trades be created to eliminate people and site traffic from pick area. Road M
through and around generator yard shall be closed and/or
detoured.

3. Inspect the crane, rigging and all 3a. A competent person shall inspect all equipment prior to use.
3a. Crane or hoisting equipment failure M
other hoisting equipment Whenever any crane and/or hoisting equipment is found to be
This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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 unsafe, or whenever a deficiency that affects the safe operation of
the crane and/or hoisting equipment is observed, the affected
equipment shall be immediately taken out of service by the
operator, tagged out of service, and its use prohibited until unsafe
conditions have been corrected.

3b. The ground bearing pressure must be deemed acceptable by

3b. Crane or hoisting equipment
the operator in conjunction with the weight of the crane. Area
tipping/damage to underground M
shall be surveyed and prepped prior to mobilization of crane.
structures/utilities
4a. Ensure that the tractor trailers have a barricaded staging area
4a. Congestion created by trailers to park in preparation for unloading. L

4b. When positioning the trailers into their location for crane
access always use a spotter to back the trucks up. Ensure
4b. Drivers obstructed line of sight deliveries are coordinated with other trades and the barricaded L
staging area is clear prior to delivery trucks arriving.

4c. Communicate to the vendors / drivers the jobsite

4. Receive the generator package
4c. Missing PPE for drivers requirements for PPE if they decide to leave the vehicle. L
onsite via tractor trailer:
1. Base
2. Gen Set 4d. Ensure that the path of travel for the trucks is a road that will
not cause the truck to sink in the sand and that a spotter is
utilized to assist the driver to navigate the path of travel. If mats
4d. Trucks getting stuck in the sand / mud L
are used ensure that mechanized equipment, proper manpower
and proper lifting techniques are utilized.

4e. Brakes shall be set, and wheel blocks shall be in place to

prevent the movement of trucks and trailers during loading and
4e. Unanticipated movement unloading. The operator shall never leave the cab with an L
extended load. Always maintain a safe distance from equipment.

5. Rigging the generator package and 5a. Rigging equipment shall be inspected as specified by the
items: manufacturer, by a competent person, before use on each shift
and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe.
1. Base 5a. Defective rigging L
Defective rigging shall be tagged out and removed from service.
2. Gen Set Note: Only shackles made in the USA will be used.

5b. Rigging failure due to improper use 5b. The use and maintenance of rigging equipment shall be in L
This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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 accordance with recommendations of the rigging manufacturer
and the equipment manufacturer. Identify the weight of the object
to be lifted. Rigging equipment shall not be loaded in excess of its
recommended safe working load.

5c. Rigging equipment, when not in use, shall be removed from

the immediate work area and properly stored and maintained in a
safe condition. Do not leave rigging exposed to rain or sunlight;
5c. Degradation (weakening) of rigging due
store it in the rigging gang box. L
to environmental exposures
Note: Wet synthetic rigging has a 50% deduction in lifting
capacity.

5d. Any worker engaged in the duties and the performance of

rigging shall be a Qualified Rigger and as such, shall meet the
following requirements: Be able to communicate effectively with
the crane operator, lift supervisor, flagman and affected
(refer to lift plan for rigging 5d. Improper rigging employees on site. Also, have basic knowledge and L
configuration) understanding of equipment operating characteristics,
capabilities, and limitations. Manufacturer rigging diagrams shall
be followed and reviewed with rigging personnel.

5e. Ensure that an extension ladder is set up properly to access

the anchorage points on the electrical equipment and tractor
5e. Improper access to tractor trailer
trailer. The ladder must be secured while it is in use. Always face
(climbing up the tires, jumping off the trailer), L
the ladder and maintain three points of contact while
falls from ladder
ascending/descending.

5f. Attach two nonconductive tag lines on opposite ends of the

generator package items to control the load. Ensure the tag lines
5f. Suspended load swinging out of control L
are always of sufficient length to maintain a safe distance from
the suspended load and do not wrap them around your hands.
6a Danger tape will prevent access to area where pinching and
6a. Struck by equipment and
6. Drifting crushing will be hazardous to employees. Area shall be cleared
pinched/crushed between equipment
from all personnel.
6b. Crushed by falling objects Area that falling objects in which employees may be at risk of
being hit or crushed by rotating equipment, precautions should be
taken to ensure workers safety. Danger tape shall mark off the
hazardous zone and preventing employees from entering.
Furthermore, the staging area should be kept free of personnel,
This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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 and barricades with clear signage should be erected until the
equipment is set up and deemed safe.
6a. Crane and hoisting equipment shall be operated only by
designated qualified personnel with a current certification by an
accredited crane operator testing organization per OSHA 29 CFR
7a. Unqualified operators M
1926.1427. Operator shall not leave crane / controls for any
reason during the pick and place operation.

6b. When there are accessible areas in which the equipment's

rotating superstructure poses a risk of striking and injuring an
7b. Struck by equipment and employee or pinching/crushing an employee against another part
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pinched/crushed between equipment of the equipment or another object, employees shall be
prevented from entering these areas with danger tape. Staging
area shall be kept clear of all personnel and barricades installed
with signage until the equipment is set.

7. Hoisting the generator package in 6c. An operational test shall consist of a demonstration that the
the below sequence: test load and the selected rigging can be safely lifted,
7c. Crane/hoisting equipment failure L
1. Base maneuvered, controlled, stopped, and landed at radius desired to
2. Gen Set set the electrical equipment. Only lift from approved pick points.

6d. Loads shall be lifted the minimum height necessary to clear

the trailer or other obstacles and carried as low as possible when
7d. Suspended load exposures L
the equipment is traveling.

6e. Loads shall not be lifted over personnel nor shall personnel
7e. Crushed by falling objects M
position themselves under suspended loads.

7f. Electrocution from contacting overhead 6f. Adequate clearances shall be maintained from electrical
electrical lines sources (10' clearance required for lines up to 50 kV). M

6g. The operator shall respond to signals from the person who is
directing the lift or an appointed signal person. One qualified
7g. Operator's view obstructed signal person shall be designated to communicate understood L
signals with the crane operator - he/she shall be trained in
signaling.
This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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 6h. A standard signal system shall be used on all cranes and
hoisting equipment (by hand, voice, audible, or comparable
7h. Communication failure signals). Manual (hand) signals may be used when the distance L
between the operator and signal person is not more than 100'.

6i. Cranes and hoisting equipment shall not be operated when

wind speeds at the site attain the maximum wind velocity
recommendations of the manufacturer. At winds greater than 20
7i. Foul weather mph, the operator, rigger, and lift supervisor shall cease all L
crane/hoisting operations, evaluate conditions and determine if
the lift shall proceed.

6j. Ensure that no employees place their

hands/fingers/extremities beneath or between equipment
7j. Pinched between equipment sections L
sections to avoid pinch points and caught in between risk.

7a. Ensure adequate slack to remove shackles easily. Keep

hands, fingers and arms from being placed in-between rigging
8. Un-hook rigging from the above and the generator. Ensure components are anchored in place
8a. Pinch points / shifted equipment L
listed generator package components prior to releasing rigging (all bolts). Check for shifted materials
during the lift before removing rigging.

8b. All hand and power tools shall be inspected prior to each use
for proper guards, attachments (secondary handle), electrical
9. Anchor generator to base cords, ground prongs and damaged insulation. Tools shall be
9a. Use of power tools (drill) L
used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and
instructions.

10. Anchor intake penthouse, intake 10a. Access to roof, Falls from elevated 9a. Utilize mechanical means such as boom lift/aerial lift when L
hood, discharge baffle, EPOD heights working at heights to minimize ladder usage. If a ladder must be
(scrubber) and intake rain shields on used it needs to be justified/determined that no other means of
top of generator enclosure access can be used.

When using a ladder ensure that it is set up properly to access

the anchorage points. The ladder must be secured while it is in
use. Always face the ladder and maintain three points of contact
while ascending/descending. Fall protection must be inspected
prior to each use and defective fall protection tagged
This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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 out/removed from service. If installing sleeves from a ladder it
must be inspected and defective ladders tagged out of service,
employees must maintain 3 points of contact while
ascending/descending.

9b. Prior to accessing the roof, employees shall be secured to the

manufacturer tie off point located on top of the roof. Employees
shall be tied off at all times on the roof to a PFAS with a self-
10b. Working on top of enclosure (falls) retracting lifeline (retractable). A boom lift or the equivalent shall M
be made available for the duration of work atop of the generators
as a means of rescue and retrieval in the event of a fall.

10a. All accessory components shall be installed per the

11a. Improper installation manufacturer instructions and recommendations. L

10b. All hand/power tools and flexible cords shall be inspected

prior to each use. Anything found to be defective shall be taken
11b. Hand and power tool use L
out of service/tagged out.

10c. Electrical cords shall be secured in a manner to prevent

damage, plugged into a functioning GFCI receptacle and
11c. Electrical cords L
grounded if necessary.

11. Installation / anchor enclosure 10d. All material secured to the generator: scrubber and or
intake hood, discharge baffle, EPOD 11d. Loose material (material falling) exhaust system shall be secured in place (bolted down) prior to
releasing any rigging or being unsecured. L
(scrubber) and intake rain shields
10e. If a ladder must be used a Ladder Permit needs to be
completed and signed off by WA. All ladders shall be inspected
prior to each use. The appropriate size ladder shall be selected
11e. Portable ladder use for adequate access to the work. The top step and cap of the
ladder shall not be stepped on for access to work. Step ladders L
shall be used for their designed purpose and not used as
extension ladders.

10f. All material greater than 40 lbs. shall be handled by 2 or

more employees. Proper safe lifting techniques shall be utilized.
11.f Material handling L
Material handling devices shall be used for heavy or bulky
material.
This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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 11a. Perform periodic housekeeping through the day and do not
12a. Slips/Trips/Falls let material/debris accumulate on the jobsite. L

11b. Do not leave tools, equipment, or material unattended in

12. Clean up open areas. Ensure the area is made safe and barricaded prior to
leaving, place rebar caps where necessary. When not in use,
12b. Unsafe conditions L
clean up all equipment and store in appropriate area in ready-to-
use condition.

TASK-SPECIFIC PPE:
Safety-Toe
ANSI Z-89.1 ANSI Z-87.1 TYPE: ANSI Class II
Construction-Grade WB

TYPE: TYPE: TYPE:

Other:

SUPPLEMENTAL PERMITS and PLANS:

Confined Space Permit Controlled Access Permit Crane Action Plan Cx Inspection Request

Equipment Cleaning Permit Excavation/Underground Action Plan Excavation/Utility Permit Fall Protection Plan / Rescue Plan

Hot Work Permit Ladders-Last Permit Lift Plan LOTO Permit

Near Energized Work Permit Silica Exposure Control Plan Steel & Precast Erection Plan Other:

EQUIPMENT USED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS / COMPETENT OR QUALIFIED PERSONS NAMES INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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 CREW SIGNATURES / VERIFICATION OF REVIEW
Name (Print) Signature Date Name (Print) Signature Date

COMPETENT PERSON AHA MODIFIED AND REVIEWED

Name (Print) Signature Date Name (Print) Signature Date

This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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This AHA has been reviewed by M.C. Dean for general compliance with the jobsite safety requirements. M.C. Dean is responsible for reviewing this AHA with all personnel involved with the
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) on a regular basis and must notify the GC and adjust the AHA as necessary whenever the plan for performing the DFOW is modified or following an
unplanned event.

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