Appendix D - Activity Hazard Analysis

List of AHAs ____________________________________________________

AHA 1 Backfilling and Compaction

AHA 2 Clearing and Grubbing
AHA 3 Fence Installation
AHA 4 Pipe Welding Activities
AHA 5 Pipeline Pressure Testing
AHA 6 Soil Excavation
AHA 7 Site Preparation
AHA 8 Truck Loading and Equipment Operations
AHA 9 Welding, Cutting, and Grinding

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Backfilling and Slips, Trips, Falls • Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, tools, Hi-vis vests, Hard hat,
Compacting Soils construction debris and other materials Safety glasses, Steel
• Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions toe work boots
Handling Heavy • Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
person manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks)
to move large, awkward loads
Struck by/ Against • Wear reflective hi-vis vests when exposed to vehicular
Heavy Equipment, traffic
Flying Debris, • Isolate equipment swing areas
Protruding Objects • Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
• Barricade or enclose the work area
• Restrict work area entry to authorized personnel only
during construction activities
• Wear hard hats, safety glasses with side shields, and
steel-toe safety boots
• Understand and review hand signals
Vibration • Rotate compaction tasks to minimize worker exposure anti-vibration gloves
to equipment vibration
• Use compactors with vibration dampening devices
High Noise Levels • Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive Ear plugs Sound Level
noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work Meter
period)
• Assess noise level with sound level meter if possibility
exists that level may exceed 85dBA TWA
High/Low Ambient • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorological
Temperature • Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration (subject to ambient Equipment
• Establish work/test schedule temperature)

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EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Backhoe, loader, compactor • Inspect equipment and tools daily per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment and tools
• Seatbelt, back-up alarm requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Personal protective equipment • Inspect all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire • Hand signal
• Hand tools extinguishers)
• First-aid kit, fire extinguisher
• Operations manual for the equipment

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Clearing, Struck By/ Against • Wear reflective hi-vis vests worn when exposed to vehicular Hi-vis vests, Hard
Grubbing Heavy Equipment traffic hat, safety glasses,
• Isolate equipment swing areas Steel toe work boots
• Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
• Understand and review hand signals
Slips, Trips, Falls • Clear walkways work areas of equipment, tools, vegetation,
excavated material and debris
• Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
• Maintain 3 point contact when ascending/descending
ladders/ mounting/dismounting from heavy equipment
• Halt exterior work in high winds, lightning, severe weather
Handling Heavy • Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per person
manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks) to
move large, awkward loads
Eye Injuries • Wear face shield, goggles when operating powered clearing / Face shield, goggles
grubbing equipment
Sharp Objects • Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp edges or
objects
• Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
• Keep guards in place during use
• Close doors, windows on heavy equipment to prevent
injuries from tree branches and other vegetation
High Noise Levels • Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise Ear plugs Sound Level
levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work period) Meter
• Assess noise level with sound level meter if possibility exists
that level may exceed 85 dBA TWA
Insect/ Snake Bites • Review injury potential and types of snakes with workers Tyvek coveralls, duct
• Avoid insect nests areas, likely habitats of snakes outside tape bottom of
work areas coveralls to boots or

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
latex boot covers
Clearing, Insect/ Snake Bites • Emphasize the Buddy System where such injury potential
Grubbing (cont) exists
(Continued) • Use insect repellant, wear PPE to protect against sting/bite
injuries
Contact Dermatitis • Wear PPE to avoid skin contact with contaminated soil, Tyvek coveralls, duct
plants, or other skin irritants tape bottom of
• Identify and review poisonous plants with workers coveralls to boots or
• Apply protective cream/lotion to exposed skin to prevent latex boot covers
poison oak or similar reactions
Operations of power • Wear eye, face, hand & hearing protection when operating Face shield, goggles,
clearing tools ( brush power clearing equipment leather gloves, ear
saws, weed wackers) • Shut-off / idle power tools walking between work areas plugs, Steel toe work
• Store flammable liquids in well ventilated areas, away from boots, chaps
work areas
• Shut off equipment during re-fueling
• Allow equipment to cool before re-fueling
• Use funnels to avoid fuel spillage
• Prohibit smoking while operating clearing equipment
• Provide ABC (or equivalent) fire extinguishers for all work
areas
High/Low Ambient • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorologic
Temperature • Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration (subject to ambient al Equipment
• Establish work/rest temperature)

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Brush saws, weed wackers, mowers • Inspect equipment and tools daily per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment
• First-aid kit, insect repellant requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Fire extinguisher • Inspect all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire
• Personal protective equipment extinguishers)
• Hand tools

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Fence Installation Sharp Objects • Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition Leather gloves
• Keep guards in place during use
Slips, Trips, Falls • Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp
edges or objects
• Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, tools,
vegetation, excavated material, and debris
• Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Handling Heavy • Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
person manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks)
to move large, awkward loads
Eye Injuries • Wear face shield, goggles when operating powered Goggles and face
clearing / grubbing equipment shield
High Noise Levels • Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive Ear plugs Sound Level
noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour Meter
work period)
• Assess noise level with sound level meter if
possibility exists that level may exceed 85dBA TWA
Electrical Shock • De-energize or shut off utility lines at their source Lockout-Tagout Voltage Meter or
before work begins Devices Tic Tracer
• Use double insulated or properly grounded electric
power-operated tools
• Maintain tools in a safe condition
• Provide an equipment-grounding conductor program
or employ ground-fault circuit interrupters
• Use qualified electricians to hook up electrical circuits
• Inspect all extension cords daily for structural
integrity, ground continuity, and damaged insulation
• Cover or elevate electric wire or flexible cord passing
through work areas to protect from damage

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Fence Installation • Keep all plugs and receptacles out of water
(cont) • Use approved water-proof, weather-proof type if
exposure to moisture is likely
• Inspect all electrical power circuits prior to
commencing work
• Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures
High/Low Ambient • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorological
Temperature • Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration (subject to ambient Equipment
• Establish work/rest schedule temperature)

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Forklift • Inspect equipment and tools daily per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment and tools
• Seatbelt requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Back-up alarm • Inspect all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire
• Hand tools and lifting devices extinguishers)
• Ladders
• First-aid kit, fire extinguisher
• Operations manual for the equipment

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Pipe Welding Struck by/ Against • Wear reflective Hi-Vis vests when exposed to Hi-Vis vests, Hard hat,
Heavy Equipment vehicular traffic Safety glasses, steel
• Isolate equipment swing areas toe work boots
• Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
• Barricade or enclose the work area
• Restrict entry to the work area to authorized personnel
• Wear hard hats, safety glasses with side shields, and
steel-toe safety boots
• Understand and review hand signals
Slips, Trips, Falls • Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, vegetation,
excavated material, tools, and debris
• Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Handling Heavy • Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
person manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks)
to move large, awkward loads
Sharp Objects • Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp
edges or objects
• Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
• Keep guards in place during use
Electrical Shock • Use double insulated or properly grounded electric Lockout-Tagout Voltage Meter or
power-operated tools Devices Tic Tracer
• Maintain tools in a safe condition
• Provide an equipment-grounding conductor program or
employ ground-fault circuit interrupters
• Inspect all extension cords daily for structural integrity,
ground continuity, and damaged insulation
• Cover or elevate electric wire or flexible cord passing
through work areas to protect from damage

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Pipe Welding • Keep all plugs and receptacles out of water
(Continued) • Use approved water-proof, weather-proof type if
exposure to moisture is likely
Burns • Provide insulated storage container for heating element
• Use proper work gloves, face shield/safety goggles to
protect workers from skin burns when heating/welding
PVC Pipe
High/Low Ambient • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorological
Temperature • Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration (subject to ambient Equipment
• Establish work/rest schedule temperature)

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Pipe welding equipment • Inspect equipment and tools daily per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment
• Hand tools requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Personal protective equipment • Inspect all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire
• First-aid kit, fire extinguisher extinguishers)
• Operations manual for the equipment •

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Pipeline Pressure Slips, Trips, Falls • Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, tools,
Testing construction debris and other materials
• Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
Sharp Objects • Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp
edges or objects
• Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
• Keep guards in place during use
Handling Heavy • Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
person manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks)
to move large, awkward loads
Contact with • Provide workers with proper skin and eye protection Tyvek coveralls, nitrile
Presssurized Water based on the hazards present gloves, latex boots
• Review hazardous properties of any site contaminants
with workers before operations begin
Caught In/ Between • Identify and understand parts of equipment which may Leather gloves
Moving Parts cause crushing, pinching, rotating or similar motions
• Provide and use proper work gloves when the
possibility of pinching, or other injury may be caused
by moving/ handling large or heavy objects
• Maintain all equipment in a safe condition
• Keep all guards in place during use
• De-energize and lock-out machinery before
maintenance or service
Pressurized Lines • Prepare written test procedure checklist Hard hat, face shield
• Place test in progress or similar signs / appropriate and goggles
barriers to prevent access by unauthorized personnel to
the testing area
• All changes to test procedures must be approved by
qualified engineer

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
• Inspect testing equipment for defects prior to each use
Line Pressure • Maintain an appropriate pressure release system to
Testing safely release pressures when testing is complete
(Continued) • Wire quick connections, temporary lines closed before
operating
High/Low Ambient • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorological
Temperature • Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration (subject to ambient Equipment
• Establish work/rest schedule temperature)

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• First-aid kit • Inspect equipment and tools daily per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment
• Operations manual for equipment requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Compressed air • Inspect all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire
• Pressurized water extinguishers)
• Hand tools
• Personal protective equipment

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Excavation of Soil Underground/ • Identify all utilities around the site before work
Overhead Utilities commences
• Cease work immediately if unknown utility markers are
uncovered
• Use manual excavation within 3 feet of known utilities
• Utility clearance shall conform with 29 CFR 1926.955
(high voltage >700 kv) 15 feet phase to ground
clearance; 31 feet phase to phase clearance
Excavation Wall • Construct diversion ditches or dikes to prevent surface Hard hat, safety
Collapse water from entering excavation glasses, steel toe work
• Provide good drainage of area adjacent to excavation boots
• Collect ground water/rain water from excavation and
dispose of properly
• Store excavated material at least 2 feet from the edge of
the excavation; prevent excessive loading of the
excavation face
• Provide sufficient stairs, ladders, or ramps when
workers enter excavations over 4 feet in depth
• Place ladders no more than 25 feet apart laterally
• Treat excavations over 4 feet deep as confined spaces
• Complete confined space permit entry procedure
• Monitor atmosphere for flammable/toxic vapors, and
oxygen deficiency
• Slope, bench, shore, or sheet excavations over 5 feet
deep if worker entry is required
• Assign a competent person to inspect, decide soil
classification, proper sloping, the correct shoring, or
sheeting
• Inspect excavations (when personnel entry is required)
daily, any time conditions change
• Provide at least two means of exit for personnel
working in excavations

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Excavation of Soil Struck By/ Against • Wear reflective Hi-Vis vests when exposed to Hi-Vis vests, hard hat,
(Continued) Heavy Equipment vehicular traffic safety glasses, steel toe
• Isolate equipment swing areas work boots
• Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
• Understand and review hand signals
Handling Heavy • Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
person manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks)
to move large, awkward loads
Sharp Objects • Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp
edges or objects
• Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
• Keep guards in place during use
Slips, Trips, Falls • Clear walkways, work areas of equipment, vegetation,
excavated material, tools, and debris
• Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
• Evaluate fall hazards above 4 ft.; use fall protection
equipment (harness/lanyard), standard guardrails or
other fall protection systems when working on elevated
platforms above 6 ft.
• Use heavy duty industrial (type IA) ladders
• Install and inspect scaffolds according to
manufacturers requirements
• Only trained operators are permitted to use aerial lifts
• Tie-off all straignt/extension ladders or manually hold
by co-worker at base
• Anchor points for fall arrest systems must support at
least 5,400 pounds for each worker

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Excavation of Soil High Noise Levels • Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive Ear plugs
(Continued) noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work
period)
• Assess noise level with sound level meter if possibility
exists that level may exceed 85 dBA TWA
Inhalation and Contact • Provide workers proper skin, eye and respiratory
with Hazardous protection based on the exposure hazards present
Substances • Review hazardous properties of site contaminants with
workers before operations begin
• Dampen soil using light water spray to prevent fugitive
dust emissions
High/Low Ambient • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorological
Temperature • Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration (subject to ambient Equipment
• Follow work/rest schedule temperature)

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Backhoe, loader, excavator • Inspect equipment and tools daily per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment and tools
• Seatbelt, back-up alarm requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Personal protective equipment • Inspect all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire • Hand signal
• Hand tools extinguishers)
• First-aid kit, fire extinguisher
• Operations manual for the equipment
• Personal protective equipment

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Equipment/ Slips, Trips, Falls • Clear walkways work areas of equipment, tools, Body harnesses/
Facility Set-up vegetation, excavated material and debris lanyard (elevated
• Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions platforms above 6 ft.)
• Evaluate fall hazards above 4 ft.; use fall protection
equipment (harness/lanyard), standard guardrails or
other fall protection systems when working on elevated
platforms above 6 ft.
• Use heavy duty industrial (type IA) ladders
• Install and inspect scaffolds according to
manufacturers requirements
• Only trained operators are permitted to use aerial lifts
• Tie-off all straight/extension ladders or manually hold
by co-worker at base
• Anchorage points for fall arrest systems must support
at least 5,400 pounds for each worker
• Halt roof, exterior scaffold work in high winds, severe
weather
Struck By/ Against • Wear reflective warning vests when exposed to Warning vests, Hard
Heavy Equipment vehicular traffic hat, Safety glasses,
• Isolate equipment swing areas Steel toe work boots
• Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
• Understand and review hand signals
Burns • Wear proper work gloves, face shield/safety goggles, Tinted face shield
and leather apron to protect workers from skin burns
when welding, cutting, and burning
• Inspect burning/welding equipment, lines, valves,
hoses before using equipment
• Post fire watch for remote locations

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Equipment/ Sharp Objects • Wear cut resistant work gloves when lacerations or Leather gloves
Facility Set-up other injury may be caused by sharp edges or objects
(Continued) • Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
• Keep guards in place during use
Electrical Shock • De-energize or shut off utility lines at their source Lockout/Tagout Voltage Meter or
before work begins Devices Tic Tracer
• Use double insulated or properly grounded electric
power-operated tools
• Maintain tools in a safe condition
• Provide an equipment-grounding conductor program or
employ ground-fault circuit interrupters
• Use qualified electricians to hook up electrical circuits
• Inspect all extension cords daily for structural integrity,
ground continuity, and damaged insulation
• Cover or elevate electric wire or flexible cord passing
through work areas to protect from damage
• Keep all plugs and receptacles out of water
• Use approved water-proof, weather-proof type if
exposure to moisture is likely
• Inspect all electrical power circuits prior to
commencing work
• Label all electrical boxes > 200 volts with circuit
voltage
• Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures
High Noise Levels • Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive Ear plugs Sound Level
noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work Meter
period)
• Assess noise level with sound level meter if possibility
exists to exceed 85 db A TWA

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Equipment/ Handling Heavy • Observe proper lifting techniques
Facility Set-up Objects • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
(Continued) person manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks)
to move large, awkward loads
• Avoid carrying heavy objects above shoulder level
• Avoid actions/activities that contribute to overexertion
• Warm up muscles before engaging in manual lifting
activities
• Review lifting posture/techniques regularly at safety
meeting
High/Low Ambient • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorological
Temperature • Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration (subject to ambient Equipment
• Establish work/rest schedule temperature)

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Forklift, backhoe, loader • Inspect equipment and tools daily per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment
• Seatbelt, back up alarm requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• First-aid kit, fire extinguisher • Inspect all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire
• Operations manual for the equipment extinguishers)
• Hand tools and lifting devices
• Personal protective equipment

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 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS FOR TRUCK LOADING AND EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS

Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Truck, Equipment Struck By/ Against • Wear reflective warning vests when exposed to Warning vests, Hard
Loading and Heavy Equipment vehicular traffic hat, Safety glasses,
Unloading • Obey posted speed limits Steel toe work boots
• Isolate equipment swing areas
• Make eye contact with operators before approaching
equipment
•.. Understand and review hand signals
Slips, Trips, Falls •.. Clear walk ways, work areas of equipment, tools and
debris
•.. Mark, identify, or barricade other obstructions
•.. Use 3 point contact when ascending/descending heavy
equipment
•.. Park heavy equipment on level ground to avoid
potential sprains/strains when ascending/descending
Sharp Objects •.. Wear cut resistant work gloves when the possibility of Leather gloves
lacerations or other injury may be caused by sharp
edges or objects
•.. Maintain all hand and power tools in a safe condition
•.. Keep guards in place during use
High Noise Levels •.. Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive Ear plugs Sound Level
noise levels (greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour Meter
work period)
•.. Assess noise level with sound level meter if possibility
exists that level may exceed 85dBA TWA
Caught In/ Between •.. Identify and understand parts of equipment which may
Moving Parts cause crushing, pinching, rotating or similar motions
•.. Assure guards are in place to protect from these parts
of equipment during operation
•.. Wear proper work gloves when the possibility of
pinching, or other injury may be caused by moving/
handling large or heavy objects

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Personal Protective
Clothing and Monitoring
Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Critical Safety Practices Equipment Devices
Truck, Equipment •.. Maintain all equipment in a safe condition
Loading and •.. Keep all guards in place during use
Unloading •.. Avoid moving hydraulic, dump or loading equipment
(Continued)
Handling Heavy •.. Observe proper lifting techniques
Objects •.. Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. maximum per
person manual lifting)
•.. Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks)
to move large, awkward loads
High/Low Ambient •.. Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Insulated Clothing Meteorological
Temperature (subject to ambient Equipment
•.. Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration
temperature)
•.. Establish work/rest schedule
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• Backhoe, loader, dump truck • Daily equipment inspections as per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment
• Valid drivers license requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Seatbelt, back-up alarm ƒ Inspection of all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid • Hand signals
• First-aid kit, fire extinguisher kits, fire extinguishers)
• Operations manual for equipment

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Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Hazard Control Measures Personal Protective Monitoring Devices
Equipment
Welding, Cutting, Fire Hazards • Hot Work permit must be available and properly completed. LEL/O2
and Grinding • Provide a fire watch equipped with a fire extinguisher during
and 30 minutes after welding / cutting.
• Test atmosphere in enclosed space to be cut or welded for
flammable/toxic vapors
• Flush lines prior to cutting, welding or grinding.
• If a tank must be inerted prior to cutting or welding contact
SEI Health and Safety.
• Prohibit smoking in welding / cutting area.
• Combustible materials must be screened from slag, heat and
sparks.
• All torch valves and gas supply shut off when work is
suspended.
• When work is suspended, hoses, torch, etc., shall be removed
from confined spaces.
• The valve wrench or wheel shall be in operating position when
cylinder is in use.
• Cylinders shall be stored in well-ventilated locations.
• Oxygen cylinders in storage and fuel gases shall be separated
by a fire resistive wall or by a distance of 20 feet.
• Oxygen shall not be used to blow dust out of clothes, hair, or
to cool off.
• "No Smoking" signs shall be posted around cylinder storage
area.
• The pressure on the working side of the acetylene regulator
should not be greater than 15 psig.
• Proper measures shall be taken for fire control.
• Compressed gas cylinders shall be separated from flammable
or combustible material by at least 40 feet.
• All oxygen-fuel gas cutting or welding shall be equipped with
reverse-flow check valves between torch & hoses.
• Provide ABC (or equivalent) fire extinguishers
• Store flammable liquids in well ventilated areas
• Prohibit storage of flammable liquids in plastic containers
• Store combustible materials away from flammables
• Separate flammables and oxidizers by 20 feet minimum

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Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Hazard Control Measures Personal Protective Monitoring Devices
Equipment
Welding, Cutting, Equipment Failure / • Proper site-specific safety training for operator and crew
and Grinding Damage • Inspect the welding equipment daily:
(Continued) • Do not interchange oxygen and acetylene hoses; oxygen is
coded green and acetylene is coded red.
• Do not force connections or strike or force valve wheels.
• Before connecting cylinders, read the label to ensure that the
proper gas is being used.
• Cylinders must not be placed where they might form part of
an electrical circuit. Keep cylinders away from grating, layout
tables and piping systems that may be used for the grounding
or electrical welding circuits.
• Do not store tools or equipment in the recessed top of an
acetylene cylinder, and do not allow water to accumulate
there.
• Inspect the welding hose for defects before each use.
• All pressure gauges and regulators shall be in proper working
order.
• The electric welding unit shall be shutdown when leads are
unattended.
• Frames of electric powered welders shall be grounded.
Inhalation and Contact • If surface to be cut or welded contains hazardous materials, Tyvek coveralls, nitrile FID/PID, LEL/O2
with Hazardous e.g., lead-based or chromate paint, ensue medical and PPE gloves, latex or neoprene
Substances programs are in place as required. boots
• Provide workers proper skin, eye and respiratory protection
based on the exposure hazards present.
• Review hazardous properties of site contaminants with
workers before welding / cutting operations begin.

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Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Hazard Control Measures Personal Protective Monitoring Devices
Equipment
Eye Injury / Burns • Proper helmets, goggles, aprons, and gloves shall be available ANSI-approved welding
for welding and cutting operations. helmet (and cutting
• Workers and the public shall be shielded from rays, flashes, goggles, for cutting),
sparks, molten metal and slag. aprons, and gloves, steel-
• Identify all equipment that may have hot surfaces. toed boots, safety
• Allow objects to cool or cover hot surfaces with non- glasses/goggles
combustible material to protect workers from burns.
• Never lay work that is to be heated or welded on a concrete
floor because when sufficiently heated, concrete may splash
and fly with danger of injury.
Welding, Cutting, Electric Shock • Splices, repaired insulation, etc., must be within 10 feet of the
and Grinding rod holder.
(Continued) • Leads must not be in contact with metal parts supporting
suspended scaffolds.
• Leads shall not be placed near high voltage wires.
Struck by/ Against Flying • Wear hard hats, safety glasses with side shields and steel-toed Hard hat, safety glasses,
Particles, Protruding safety boots at all times safety boots
Objects, Liquid Splash • When stored, in transit, or regulator is not in place; the valve
must be protected with cap.
• All compressed gas cylinders shall be kept upright at all times,
except when being hoisted.
• Upright cylinders shall be secured against falling.
• Keep all unauthorized personnel out of the welding area.
• When welding, cutting or grinding, caution tape off area so
that bystanders know that there is a hazard present.
• Keep all guards and safety shields on grinding equipment.
• Keep all unauthorized personnel out of the welding area.
• When welding, cutting or grinding, caution tape off area so
that bystanders know that there is a hazard present.
Musculoskeletal • Observe proper lifting techniques
Disorders (MSD) • Obey sensible lifting limits (60 lb. Maximum per person
manual lifting)
• Use mechanical lifting equipment (hand carts, trucks) or more
than one person to move large, awkward loads

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Task Breakdown Potential Hazards Hazard Control Measures Personal Protective Monitoring Devices
Equipment
Heat / Cold Stress • Monitor for Heat/Cold stress Wet Bulb Globe
• Provide fluids to prevent worker dehydration Thermometer OR
• Establish work/rest schedule Oral thermometer
and pulse
Welding, Cutting, Caught In / Between • Identify and understand parts of equipment which may cause Leather gloves
and Grinding Moving Parts crushing, pinching, rotating or similar injuries
(Continued) • Assure guards are in place to protect from these parts of
equipment during operation
• Provide and use proper work gloves when the possibility of
pinching, or other injury may be caused by moving/ handling
large or heavy objects
• Maintain all equipment in a safe condition
• Keep all guards in place during use
• De-energize and lock-out machinery before maintenance
High Noise Levels • Use hearing protection when exposed to excessive noise levels Ear plugs Sound Level Meter
(greater than 85 dBA over an 8-hour work period).
• Assess noise level with sound level meter if possibility exists
that level may exceed 85dBA TWA.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Welding machines and grinders • Daily equipment inspections as per manufacturers • Proper use of equipment
• Compressed fuel gasses requirements • Review JSA with all site personnel
• Hoses • Inspection of all emergency equipment (i.e.: first aid kits, fire
• Personal protective equipment extinguishers)
• Ladders
• Hand tools
• Extension cords & generator
• Fire extinguishers, and first aid kit

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