Electrical Work Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Job / Task Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and other work involving electrical equipment, systems, wiring, circuits, or components. Purpose This Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), identifies hazards associated with electrical work and establishes controls to prevent electric shock, electrocution, arc flash, arc blast, burns, fires, falls, and other injuries. Personnel Qualifications Electrical work shall be performed only by employees who are qualified for the specific task. Employees shall understand the electrical hazards, equipment, work practices, energy-control requirements, and PPE applicable to the work. Employees shall: Identify electrical hazards before beginning work. ...

Grinding Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Job / Task Use of portable and stationary grinders for grinding, shaping, deburring, cutting, sharpening, or finishing metal and other materials. Purpose This Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), identifies hazards associated with grinding operations and establishes controls to prevent flying particles, wheel failure, cuts, burns, kickback, electric shock, noise exposure, fire, and other injuries. Personnel Qualifications Employees shall be trained and competent to operate the specific grinder and understand the tool manufacturer's instructions, limitations, hazards, and required controls. Employees shall: Select the correct grinder, wheel, disc, and accessory for the task and material. Inspect the...

HAND AND POWER TOOLS JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA) Job / Task Selection, inspection, setup, operation, adjustment, maintenance, and storage of hand tools and portable power tools used for construction, maintenance, repair, and general work activities. Purpose This Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), identifies hazards associated with hand and power tool use and establishes controls to prevent cuts, struck-by injuries, electrical shock, burns, eye injuries, hearing damage, flying particles, kickback, and other tool-related incidents. Personnel Qualifications Employees shall be trained and competent to use the tools assigned to them and shall understand the hazards, limitations, manufacturer instructions, and required controls. Employees...

LOADING AND UNLOADING JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS - JSA Job / Task Loading and unloading vehicles, trailers, equipment, pallets, materials, tools, and other loads using manual handling, forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, hoists, or other authorized material-handling equipment. Purpose This Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), identifies hazards associated with loading and unloading activities and establishes safe work practices and controls to prevent struck-by, caught-between, crushing, falling-object, vehicle, equipment, and material-handling injuries. Personnel Qualifications Employees shall be trained and authorized for the loading or unloading activity and for any powered equipment used. Employees shall: Understand the load, equipment, and task before beginning work. ...

VEHICLE OPERATION JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS - JSA Job / Task Operation of cars, pickups, vans, trucks, and other authorized vehicles for work-related travel, transportation of personnel and materials, and driving on public roads, private property, and jobsites. Purpose This Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), identifies hazards associated with vehicle operation and establishes safe work practices and controls to prevent collisions, struck-by incidents, injuries, property damage, and other vehicle-related incidents. Driver Qualifications Only authorized and qualified employees may operate vehicles for work activities. Drivers shall: Maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicle being operated. Be familiar with the vehicle's...

Infectious Disease & First Aid Treatment We may all find it necessary, at some time in the future, to help a co-worker who has been seriously injured and is bleeding. It is natural to be most concerned with helping the injured person at this time, but you should also think about protecting yourself from infection. Many diseases, such as AIDS and Hepatitis, can be transmitted from saliva-to-blood, or from blood-to-blood contact. Individuals may have such a disease and not know it, because of the long incubation period. They may have contracted an infectious disease through blood transfusion or exposure to food...

Individual Quality Makes The Difference In this age of rapid change and need for efficiency, we also see an increased emphasis on quality assurance standards such as ISO (International Standardization Organization) certifications. However, the biggest factor we must consider in this age of more with less, is how we, as individuals, impact the quality process. Our honor and integrity as human beings needs to be confirmed in our work and everything we do. So, you may ask, how does this apply to safety? Our personal behavior can determine someone else's fate as well as our own. Failure to do things correctly can...

Improving Workplace Security in the Age of Terrorism Terror attacks in the news such as bombings and mass shootings may have you feeling confused and vulnerable because of their random and catastrophic nature. Emergency plans, drills, and training on how to observe, report and appropriately respond to suspicious activity can empower you to control your own safety and security. Fire and earthquake procedures and drills at work are commonplace - suicide bombers, active shooters, and bomb explosions are not. Although these may be less frequent, there is a much greater potential for damage. Some steps to prevent emergencies and control damage include: ...

Housekeeping Is Safe-Keeping At Work "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression." Never has this phrase been so true as when it comes to housekeeping at work. The negative impressions and implications of poor housekeeping can affect you and/or your co-workers for a long time to come. Morale is lowered for most people who must function every day in a messy, disorderly work environment, although they may not be aware of the cause. Safety is an even more critical issue. If your housekeeping habits are poor, the result may be employee injuries or even death, citations by...

Housekeeping Keep the Jobsite Cleaned Up! Housekeeping seems minor but leads to many accidents and injuries. It is far easier to work safely in a clean, organized jobsite. Keep work areas clear of debris that creates a tripping hazard. Walkways to the work area must be clear. At least a 3-foot wide path. Pay special attention to stairways, doorways, entrances and ladder access areas. Keep them clear of debris and trip hazards. No material or tools stored on stairs and landings. Route electrical cords to the side of walking paths and keep them out of doorways to avoid damage to the cord and...