JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS FOR PIPING ABOVE GROUND INSTALLATION
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Hazard |
Initial Controls |
| Activity: Piping Above ground Installation. 1.Preparation and hauling of |
1.1 Sharp edges of tools and equipment that are not easily spotted.
1.2 Extreme hot temperature. 1.3 Poor manual handling techniques. 1.4 Poor practices on maneuvering heavy equipment. |
• Provide guards to sharp edges of all equipment. • Secure appropriate work permit prior to start of work. • Install barricade tapes provide warning signs on sharp materials to make it visible for all employees present in the work site. • Provide proper personal protective equipment i.e., hard hat, safety shoes, safety glass and working gloves. • Improve staggered working hours. Include substitution of workforce to allow sufficient rest in between employees. • Provision of cool drinking water and shaded rest place. • Supervisor shall monitor their work force by looking for signs of dehydration. • Maintain proper back posture and body position during manual lifting of materials. Position body where less effort is exerted and less strain. • Use crane, forklift, or manual lifters for heavy loads. • Divide load weight between co-workers. • Assign additional person at the trailer bed to assist for loading/arranging small bore pipe spool. • Assign sufficient numbers of personnel who could sustain the load when doing manual handling. • Observed proper communication between co-workers during execution of specified task. • Heavy equipment operators/drivers must undergo competency. |
| 2. Loading and unloading of equipment / materials.
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2.1 Unstable grounds/strong winds. | • Check wind velocity prior to lifting and ground stability for outriggers. Fully extend outriggers with wood matting prior to lifting. • Provide an approved lifting plan prior to lifting. Observed existing structure on the swing radius of crane. • Conduct daily and visual inspection to all rigging hardware and crane parts prior to lifting. • Routine check for the competency of riggers and |
| 2.2 Unsecured during loads lifting. | • crane operators involved in the lifting activity. Riggers could be recognized by wearing reflective vest. • Assign dedicated banksman during crane counterweight set-up • Avoid swinging a load at working area. Make sure that the swinging area of the crane is free of structure, equipment and workers. • Lifts shall not be made in winds that exceeds that manufacturer’s recommendation or in winds 32Kph or greater without approval from the rigging supervisor. |
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| 2.3 Poor crane lifting practices. | • Test lift prior to lifting Avoid lifting a load that exceeds the capacity of the crane and over reaching of load. • Avoid swinging of loads on a high speed manner. Use tag lines to control loads. • Any personnel are not allowed to ride on a load. • Maintain constant communication for all involved personnel on the activity. Use two-way radio if there are obstructions between riggers and operator which cause difficulties in coordination. • Crane’s swinging radius must be properly barricaded. Install warning signs Danger, Lifting in Progress. • Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves Safety Glass, Safety Shoes & Hard Hats. |
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| 3. Erection & fit up of pipes spool/flange using crane. | 3.1 Unstable grounds/ strong winds. 3.2 Unsecured loads during lifting 3.3 Poor crane lifting practices |
• Check wind velocity prior to lifting and ground stability for outriggers. Fully extend outriggers with wood matting prior to lifting. • Conduct daily and visual inspection to all rigging hardware and crane parts prior to lifting. • Secure load by competent rigger and use appropriate rigging tackles with visible SWL and has 3″ party certified. • Inspect rigging tackles before each use for wear & tear and make sure has color code for the current month. • Observed double choked for long load to prevent slips and use tag lines to properly hold and control the load. • Trial lift prior to lifting avoid lifting a load that exceeds the capacity of the crane and over reaching of load. |
| 4. Air Blowing. | 4.1 Failure of equipment i.e Air Compressor |
• Equipment used bearing with current inspection sticker and color code for the specific month. • Qualified inspector shall be assign to conduct through inspection. • Ensure that equipment equipped with fire extinguisher, properly grounded and provided with drip tray. |
| 4.2 Unsafe practices or incompetent of personnel performing the job. | • Provide whiplash arrestor on hoses which are possible to disconnect or where high air pressure is present.
• Ensure work area is provided with corresponding “Air Blowing in progress”. |
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| 4.3 High intensity noise /sound. | • Provide signages pertaining on ear muffs/ plug required beyond this point. • Personnel conducting air blowing shall be equipped with ear muffs/ plug at all times. |
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| 5. Cutting grinding using, grinder. | 5.1 Unprotected and poor storage of flammable materials. 5.2 Substandard defective electrical facilities. |
• Segregate flammable liquids or materials from the source of ignition. • Cover compressed gas cylinders with fire blanket during hot works. • Oxy-acetylene torches must be fitted with flame arreaters and non-return valves to prevent fire by blow back. • Test compressed gas cylinders for leaks by using soapy solution. • Assign fire watch where fire could occur and provide fire extinguisher where hot works are conducted. |
| 5.2 Substandard defective electrical facilities. | • Do not used defective electrical cables outlets. • Only approved electrical hardware shall be used. • Use outlets or electric source with GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter. |
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| 5.3 Improper use of tools and poor grinding practices. |
• Electric cables at least 7ft in height or provide protective guarding if to be laid on the ground. use metal hooks protected by rubber hose. • Do not remove guard and provided the deadman’s switch of grinders. • Regulators and pressure gauges designed for the particular type of cylinder shall only be used. • Use proper personnel protective equipment. • Observed proper housekeeping and material management when the work is done. |
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| 6. Welding of joints | 6.1 Unprotected flammable materials | • Segregate flammable liquid material from the source of ignition. • Turn off diesel driven welding machine when it needs to refuel. • Shut-off diesel driven welding machines and remove electrode from the holder when not in use. • Contain welding slag by fire blanket Cover sewers and manholes located near the source of ignition. • Provide fire extinguisher located near diesel driven welding machine and where hot works are conducted. • Assign fire watch where fire could occur. |
| 6.2 Substandard defective electrical facilities. |
• Do not use dilapidated welding cables and tampered outlets. • Observed proper bonding of materials and equipments and install sufficient grounding for welding machines. • Forced ventilation shall be arranged wherever work is to be carried out in a confined space area. |
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| 6.3 Formation of fumes in confined space area may lead to suffocation. 6.4 Hole watch/ Stand by man availability Poor illumination. |
• Gas analysis should be conducted prior and during activity by HSE department. • Electric cables at least 7ft in eight or provide protective guarding ifto be laid on the ground. use metal hooks protected by rubber hose. • Never perform electric welding while stepping on a ladder. • Suitable metal bins shall be provided for spent electrode stubs. • Observed proper housekeeping and material management when the work is done. • Stand by Man to be available • Prepare in & out log sheet by assign Hole watch • Welders shall be equipped with flameproof gloves, flameproof apron, and leather cuffed sleeves, hard hat welding helmet & mask and other personal protective equipments (PPE’s) |
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| 7. Bolt tightening | 7.1 Air hoses and pneumatic tools/ equipment failure | • Conduct TSTI and supervisor/ group leader to discuss the hazard and control measure indicated on the TSTI prior to start of work. • Ensure pneumatic tools are inspected and color coded. • Ensure grounding of the equipment is installed. • Air hoses and fittings in good operation condition and whip lash arrestor shall be provided • Use appropriate personal protective equipments (PPE’s) at all times. |
| 7.2 High intensity sounds | • Workers shall be provided with the required proper personal protective equipment. • Do not exceed on the allowable rated capacity or pressure of hoses or equipment in tightening. • Install whiplash arrestor on hoses which are possible to disconnect or where high pressure is exerted. |
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| 7.3 Explosion due to high air pressure |
• Install whiplash arrestor on hoses which are possible to disconnect or where high air pressure is present. • Do not exceed the allowable rated capacity or pressure of hoses or equipment in tightening. • Install barricade and warning signs at the working area. • All the assigned personnel for this activity shall wear the required hearing protection • Air hoses must be rated for the pressure to be applied on. |
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| 7 .4 Contact with equipment. | • Provide fully physical barricade and corresponding warning signs on the equipment to avoid unauthorized entry. | |
| 7.5 Poor working practices/ Incompetence of person performing the task | • Assigned personnel to operate bolt torqueing apparatus/ equipment shall be knowledgeable on proper • Handling and operating • Assign competent person on specific task/ job. • Supervisor to ensure that all tools are inspected with inspection color coded for the current month to use. |
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