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JOB SAFET ANALYSIS

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Step
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Description of
Task Step

Work start-up
& obtaining
PTW

Unauthorized work

Invalid permit

Lack of competency

Lack or poor
communication

Grinding

Rotating equipment
sparks.
Damaged grinding
disc

PTW applicant
Supervisor
PTW holder

Supervisor

Make sure guards are fitted to all moving parts

Ensure the proper use of guards
Inspect the grinding discs prior to starting work
(ring test)
Make sure that disc is compatible with the
grinding machine
Check the RPM of disc & machine
Proper PPE (Gloves + Mask).
Correct installation of Grinder Wheel.
Gas monitor correctly sited.

Spark containment to be used.

Electrocution.

High Pressure air

Responsible Person

Obtain a hot work permit before starting the job

Get the permit validated for the specific day
Supervisor must ensure that all work activities are
carried out by competent personnel
Conduct Toolbox meeting, review the Method
statement and Job safety analysis to all craftsmen
involved in the work activities.
Responsible person will conduct inspection,
monitor the work activities and have to ensure
safety standards and procedures are strictly
adhered to.

Haste or shortcut

Control Measures/
Preventive Measures

Hazard

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Gas Cutting

Welding

Control Measures/
Preventive Measures

Hazard

Flying object/eye
injuries

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Only experienced personnel to use the equipment.

Wear a face shield while grinding

Make sure an eye wash station is available nearby

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Responsible Person

Burns.
Fire Hazard.
Explosion.
Tripping.
Damaged or leaking
cylinders or hoses

Proper isolation of system.

All cylinders to be secured.
Flame arrestor between the cylinder & torch
Hoses in good condition.
Proper PPE.
Trained Fire Watch.
Gas Monitor correctly sited.
Correct Fire Extinguisher(s).
Deployment of Experienced personnel.
Cordoning of the area.
Fire Blanket.
Inspect the cylinders & hoses before starting the
job

Supervisor &
Workers

Fire Hazard

Burns.

Supervisor &
Workers

Electrocution/
Spatter burns

Before starting welding make sure the area is

clear of all types of combustible materials
Provide a fire blanket on site
Make sure fire extinguishers are available on site
Wear proper PPE for welding ie., leather jackets,
Gloves, welding goggles/welding mask,
Trained Fire Watch.
Gas Monitor correctly sited.

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Grinding, Welding & Gas cutting

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Task Step

Control Measures/
Preventive Measures

Hazard

Damage cable

Hot tabs end pieces

of welding rods.

Sparking

Damage cable

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UV rays

Certified Equipment and to be sited as near as

possible to work site.
Proper earthing of equipment.
Certified Welder.
Make sure spark containment is used such as a
welding hood/fire blanket.
Ensure that rod holder is in good condition.
Ensure that forward and return cables are in good
working condition.
Use proper cable connector for extension.
If cables are crossing the road then ensure proper
protection.
The welder & the welder helpers must wear
welding goggles

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Responsible Person