The responsible person is to ensure the control measures below are in place before the activity is carried out
TASK:Installation of Communication Sub-Ducts
Date: October 29th, 2007
No
ACTIVITY
HAZARD
RISK
CONTROL MEASURES TO MINIMISE / ELIMINATE RISK
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1
Laying Sub-Ducts
Use of hand tools
Cuts, abrasions, broken bones, eye injuries
Supervisor to inspect hand tools prior to commencement of works to ensure tools are in good condition. Site minimum PPE to be worn at all times
Manual handling operations (MHO’s)
Work related upper limb disorders. Musculoskeletal injuries. Cuts, abrasions. Foot / toe injuries, eye injuries
Maximum use of equipment to reduce need for MHO’s MHO Training prior to any work being carried out (Toolbox talk attached) This training is to be documented Wearing of gloves Wearing of safety shoes Wearing of safety glasses
An effective Dust suppression programme will be in place prior to the works commencing, and thereafter as necessary to suppress the dust sufficiently. In the event that the dust suppression programme fails operatives will be issued suitable RPE. In the event the dust causes restricted vision, operatives will be removed from the excavation.
Extreme heat
Dehydration, heat exhaustion. Heat stroke
Ready supply of cold water and Oral rehydration products ie Salt & Dextrose tablets. No work to be conducted under the sun between 12:00 & 15:00 (July & August only). In the event that natural airflow is restricted, industrial air movers will be employed. No worker shall work within the excavation for longer than 40 minutes without a ten minute break in a shaded area which will be provided for this purpose.
Unplanned vehicle movements
Plant on plant incidents. Pedestrian injuries
A strict Plant / Vehicle and operative / pedestrian separation regime will be enforced.
This JHA was prepared by:-
This JHA was authorised by:-
Max MoralesSafety ManagerOAJ-JVDate:- October 29th, 2007
Ahmed KhadroSection ManagerOAJ-JVDate:- October 29th, 2007
