Site Specific Job Hazard Analysis

Job Name

Project Description
Job Number
Project Name
Project Start / End Dates
Project Location / .
Objective
It is the policy of HPS Mechanical, Inc. that accident prevention shall be considered of primary importance in all phases of our operation and administration. It is the intention of the company’s management to provide safe and healthy working conditions to establish and insist upon safe working practices at all times by all employees.
Hospital and Emergency Contacts
Hospital / Name / Phone
Fire/Rescue Department
Police Department
Ambulance Service
Cal Osha Office
Project Tasks and Hazards
Scope of Work
Tasks/Situations / Hazard(s) / Equipment and Prevention
Project Tasks and Hazards Cont.
Excavation / Struck by/Caught between / Backhoe/Excavator. Safety vests at all times and constant operator awareness.
Installing Pipe/Trench Shoring / Cave in
Vehicle & pedestrian traffic
Osha Dig Permit / Use of Shoring or Trench Box as site conditions require. (Anything deeper than 5 feet will be shored/boxed/or stepped. Employees supervised by designated competent person at all times.
Work in roadways and sidewalks require approved traffic control plan. All employees involved will be trained on the traffic control plan.
A copy of the OSHA dig Permit shall be kept on site. Osha shall be notified of work before excavation begins.
Jobsite Cleanup / Tripping/Falling/Foreign Object Debris / The Jobsite will to be cleaned and maintained at all times to prevent any transportation dangers or difficulties.
Material Handling / Strains/Sprains / Use necessary equipment and Proper rigging and hoisting procedures. All material manually lifted will be done using proper lifting techniques, which all HPS employees have be trained in.
Gas Line Work / Explosion/ Burns / Coordinate with necessary parties to ensure that all lines have been purged and are not under pressure before any tie-ins are made. Necessary valves must be locked and tagged out.
Locate existing lines by hand digging.
Existing Utilities/Electrical Safety / Electrocution/Cave in / Verify locations prior to construction and coordinate with services that may be interfering to ensure that proper measures are taken to avoid possible dangers and delay. Follow lockout/tagout procedures prior to doing any work near electrical repair.
Using Hand/Power Tools / Lacerations, etc. / HPS utilizes lockout/tagout procedures. All tools are inspected prior to use. Any defects that increase the hazard of the tool or compromises efficiency of the tool, such as bad cords, missing or broken parts, cracks and/or significant wear, etc. will be noted and tool will be locked out and tagged out and removed from the job. All employees are trained in the use of tools of our trade.
Debris caused by wind, machinery, etc. / Foreign object in eye / Safety glasses are required to be worn by every HPS employee. Eye wash station will be on site. If dust/debris is heavy, goggles or face shield may be utilized.
Outside Interference/Traffic Control / Property Damage/Serious injuries / All construction areas will be properly marked, visible, and maintained to prevent accidental exposure to hazardous areas to outside personnel. Traffic will be controlled by the necessary amount of employees to keep traffic flowing as smoothly and safely as possible. All employees will be wearing HPS neon reflective vests.
Saw-cutting and Asphalt/Concrete Removal / Dust, Severe Laceration or Amputation / All saw cuts will only be made by trained and experienced workers wear proper PPE. Equipment will be checked prior to each use to ensure there are no defects that could cause failure and/or injury.
Project Tasks and Hazards Cont.
Concrete/Asphalt / Burns, strains/sprains / All concrete or asphalt will be supervised by qualified experienced personnel. All equipment will be operated by qualified operators. Employees will stay clear of heavy equipment and use proper lifting techniques when handling bags of mortar, concrete, cold patch etc.
Welding/Cutting/Grinding Steel / Burns, fire, Laceration, Debris / All welding/Cutting/Grinding will be completed while using proper PPE and by trained personnel with approved hotwork permits. All cylinders will be secured and tools will be checked by welder. All grinders will have necessary guards and face shields will be utilized.
Procedures
Employee Orientation / Every employee before working on jobsite will have a safety orientation covering all rules and regulations of the jobs. They will be given all safety information including the Site Specific Safety Plan and the JHA. Following they will sign the safety orientation log stating they have been trained in the safety policy and job hazards
Lock-Out/Tag-Out / Identify all systems affected by the shutdown. Close every energy source feeding the system and disconnect the direct source of energy. All locks and tags are only to be removed by the employee that put them on. Removing a lock or ignoring a tag is cause for dismissal from the company.
PPE / Required PPE at all times: Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and boots. All other necessary personal protective equipment must be worn if necessary for the task. Any willful violation of HPS’ PPE rules are cause for dismissal from jobsite.
Trenching and Excavating / All trenching and excavating greater that 4.5 feet deep will be monitored by a certified competent person. Only operators trained and experienced will operate any piece of excavating or trenching equipment. See Pages 47-73 of HPS Safety Manual
Hot Work / All hot work will follow state and federal regulations. There must be a fire watch at all times when performing hotwork. All compressed gas cylinders for welding and cutting must be properly secured and properly stored during and at the end of each work day. Hot Work permits are good for one day only and will be issued by an Authority representative. Also see section VII. A-D on page 75 of HPS safety manual. A minimum of one 2A10bc fire extinguisher shall be at location of hot work and all employees shall be aware of its location.
Ladder/Scaffold Safety / All ladders and scaffolding will be inspected prior to each use everyday. All parts will be checked for wear and structural failure. Any defective ladders or scaffolding must be Locked out and tagged out, removed from the jobsite immediately and discarded. All workers are trained in ladder and scaffolding safety before use.
Fall Protection / Any work in an area or platform more than 5 feet off the ground requires fall protection. All employees must be trained in fall protection prior to using any harnesses, lanyards, nets, or lifelines. Fall protection must be inspected prior to every use and locked out/tagged out if found to be defective in and way and immediately removed from the jobsite.
Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace / HPS has a zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Any employee suspected of being under the influence on the job will be drug screened and tested for alcohol. Any employee found to be under the influence will subsequently be terminated.
Jobsite Cleanup / Loose dirt and debris will be controlled by a combination of a sweeper and hand broom sweeping. Any loose debris will be contained and covered in proper containers to prevent any debris hazards. Also see Jobsite Cleanup in Project tasks and Hazards.
Hazard Communication Plan / All chemicals must be properly labeled and stored in a safe place. Supervisors will ensure all chemicals on the jobsite have proper labels before distribution. Employees must follow all rules of handling as described in the MSDS for that chemical. All employees will be trained before working on site. Also See Pages 90-112 of HPS safety manual.
Confined Space / All confined spaces may only be entered by employees training in confined space. There will be a trained attendant at all times and the confined space permit must be signed by the supervisor. All necessary ventilation equipment must be used and calibrated gas detectors must be used at all times. All spaces must be properly tested and data recorded prior to entry. Any employee entering a confined space without proper training or equipment is subject to dismissal from the jobsite. Also see pages 112-145 of HPS safety manual.
Code of Safe Work Practices / All employees must follow all rules set forth by HPS Mechanical. Safety training, housekeeping and rule compliance are necessary to maintain a safe work environment. Any employee not following these rules will be subject to disiniplary action.See pages 3-6 of HPS safety manual or postings in job trailer or sea train.
Weekly Tailgate Meeting / Weekly tailgate meetings shall be required and be documented with an attendance sheet. The attendance sheet shall be saved on the job file or sent to the PM or Safety Manager to file. The subject of the meeting will be specified and should be relevant to work being performed on the job site. Repeating relevant subjects is encouraged rather as subject matter that does not apply to the work on site.The HPS Safety Manager can supply meeting booklets as needed.
Heat Illness Prevention / All employees shall be trained in Heat Illness Prevention before working on site. All training shall be recorded on a sign in sheet. A copy shall be kept on site and sent to the HPS Safety Director.
A copy of the HPS Heat Illness Prevention Procedures and Policy shall be readily available on site.
The jobsite supervisor will be responsible for training and implementing the HPS Heat Illness Prevention Program.
The Supervisor shall monitor weather forecast before each work period.
On high heat(80 degrees and up) days or high humidity the supervisor shall have a short tailgate meeting to alert employees and to encourage water frequently.
Water containers shall be kept as close to workers as possible and water level monitored. The amount of water shall meet or exceed Cal Osha requirements.
Shade areas are required for a minimum area for 25% of workers when temperature exceeds 85 degrees and should be as close as possible but not more than 100 yards. Shade shall also be available for temperatures under 85 degrees.
On Extra High heat days(over 95 degrees) the supervisor shall remind & observe workers to ensure adequate amounts water intake.
Observe workers closely and frequently for alertness and signs or symptoms of heat illness.
Ensure all workers shall have cell phones, radios or other means of communication and ensure workers do not work alone.
The supervisor shall closely observe new employees to the site for the first week.
If the employee is new to the company he should be closely observed for the first two weeks.
Training/Inspections / The HPS Safety Director will train or provide training required to implement all work in safe manner.
All employees shall notify their supervisor immediately when an unsafe condition is seen.
Jobsite Supervisors shall inspect jobsites daily and throughout the work hours.
Project Manager shall inspect jobs on each visit to the site.
HPS Safety Director shall inspect each job monthly or as possible if job is not continuous throughout the month.
The inspections shall be Safety orientated as well as Quality Control orientated.
All unsafe conditions shall be corrected immediately and reported to the HPS Safety Director immediately.
Jobsite Information / Required Osha information will be posted in the jobsite office trailer, sea train or be available from the job site superintendant on request.
Emergency contact numbers will be included with this information.
An HPS Safety Manual will be available on site.
Equipment & Tools / The jobsite supervisor shall verify all employees are trained to use equipment or tools they are required to use.
Training on site shall be documented and a copy sent to the HPS office to be filed.
All tools and equipment shall be inspected before each use and removed from service when deficiencies are found. Equipment inspection forms can be obtained from the office.
Emergency Response
Accidents/Injury Response / All minor injuries, accidents or near misses are reported to on site safety supervisor and relayed to the safety committee to ensure that proper action has or will be taken. Injury report forms and investigation forms will be filled out on site in a timely manner by the site safety supervisor, injured employee, and any witnesses. In the case of serious emergencies call the appropriate number of the listed emergency response numbers or 911. The numbers can be found on this form and will be posted in the job trailer and/or sea train. All other injuries that require medical attention will require the employee to be transported to the hospital or medical center listed on the first page and posted at the jobsite. All injuries and accidents will be investigated and result in employee being drug screened.
Fire Protection/Prevention / Every vehicle and piece of equipment provided by HPS Mechanical, Inc. is equipped with a fire extinguisher and First Aid kit. Larger fire extinguishers will be kept on site and visible to all employees in the area. Fire safety will be discussed with crew at jobsite orientation safety meeting. Every HPS employee is trained in using fire extinguishers once a year at a weekly safety meeting. At this time every employee also reviews our Fire prevention plan. See pages 73-82 of HPS safety manual.
Evacuation
Assembly areas, egress routes / Should employees ever have to evacuate the site, the pre-designated meeting locations (noted upon jobsite orientation safety meeting) will be utilized. The site safety representative will determine this location once an onsite evaluation can be made.
Emergency Contacts / Name / Mobile Phone / Position
Project Manager
Foreman
Doug DeGroot / 661-979-7829 / Safety Manager
HPS Office / 661-397-2121 / HR Department

3100 East Belle Terrace, Bakersfield CA.– (661) 397-2121 Fax (661) 396-2589

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