The first step in
conducting a job
hazard analysis
is to involve the
workers that will
complete the task.
The first step in conducting a job hazard
analysis is to involve the workers that
will complete the task. They know the task
at hand, the material, the equipment and
where the pitfalls lie. They are also the ones
that will suffer the immediate consequences
if there is a problem. They have a vested
interest in identifying problems and devising
reasonable, workable solutions.
Consider for each operation:
•• What accident could occur?
•• What could cause this accident?
•• What are the contributing factors?
•• What are the consequences?
•• What can we do to eliminate or mitigate
the hazard?
Once you have answered these questions,
you can prioritize your tasks from
most hazardous to least hazardous, and
then focus your attention on those tasks
with the greatest potential for harm.
For each job hazard analysis, list the
steps involved with each task then list the
hazards and contributing factors related
to those tasks. Finally, outline the steps to
be taken to eliminate or minimize the hazards
SAFETY
associated with each task. Specify the
proper personal protective equipment, lines
of communication and specific actions to be
taken for each task. Also identify the person
that has overall responsibility for the task
and ensuring that the steps identified by the
job hazard analysis are followed.
In addition to being a great accident
prevention tool, a job hazard analysis is a
great training tool. It helps to ensure that
everyone knows their duties and arrives
at the job with the proper knowledge and
equipment to complete the task safety and
efficiently. That’s good for pile drivers and
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ONTARIO
3320 Miles Road, RR#3
Mount Hope, Ontario
L0R 1WO
Local: (905) 679-6999
Toll Free: (877) 468-7473
Fax: (905) 679-6544
QUEBEC
805 1 ère Avenue
Ville Ste. Catherine, Quebec
J5C 1C5
Local: (450) 638-3320
Toll Free: (888) 514-0040
Fax: (450) 638-3340
Interpipe Inc. is a steel pipe distributor of new
and used structural steel pipe. We have two
large stocking locations of Seamless, ERW,
Spiralweld and DSAW pipe.
3” OD – 48” OD in a variety of wall thicknesses
are stocked in both locations.
Piling Pipe 80,000 min yield seamless pipe for
Micro Piling.
www.interpipe.com
Seamless and ERW pipe for Driven Piles,
Screw Piles and Drill Piles.
Large Diameter pipe for Driven Pile or Caissons.
ONTARIO
3320 Miles Road, RR#3
Mount Hope, Ontario
L0R 1WO
Local: (905) 679-6999
Toll Free: (877) 468-7473
Fax: (905) 679-6544
QUEBEC
805 1 ère Avenue
Ville Ste. Catherine, Quebec
J5C 1C5
Local: (450) 638-3320
Toll Free: (888) 514-0040
Fax: (450) 638-3340
Interpipe Inc. is a steel pipe distributor of new
and used structural steel pipe. We have two
large stocking locations of Seamless, ERW,
Spiralweld and DSAW pipe.
3” OD – 48” OD in a variety of wall thicknesses
are stocked in both locations.
Piling Pipe 80,000 min yield seamless pipe for
Micro Piling.
Seamless and ERW pipe for Driven Piles,
Screw Piles and Drill Piles.
Large Diameter pipe for Driven Pile or Caissons.
LOUISIANA
3607 I-10 Frontage Road
Port Allen, Louisiana
70767
Toll Free: (877) 468-7473
ONTARIO
3320 Miles Road, RR#3
Mount Hope, Ontario
L0R 1WO
Local: (905) 679-6999
Toll Free: (877) 468-7473
Fax: (905) 679-6544
QUEBEC
805 1 ère Avenue
Ville Ste. Catherine, Quebec
J5C 1C5
Local: (450) 638-3320
Toll Free: (888) 514-0040
Fax: (450) 638-3340
Interpipe Inc. is a steel pipe distributor of new
and used structural steel pipe. We have three
large stocking locations of Seamless, ERW,
Spiralweld and DSAW pipe.
3" OD – 48" OD in a variety of wall thicknesses
are stocked in all three locations.
Piling Pipe 80,000 min yield seamless pipe for
Micro Piling.
Seamless and ERW pipe for Driven Piles,
Screw Piles and Drill Piles.
Large Diameter pipe for Driven Piles or Caissons.
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