JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS FOR PLUMBING, DRAINAGE & VENT PIPING WORK

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS FOR PLUMBING, DRAINAGE & VENT PIPING WORK

JOB DESCRIPTION

HAZARD

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Mobilization • Vehicle poor conditions
• Over speeding
• Improper vehicle parking 		2.1 Only Drivers with SAG valid license is allowed to drive transport vehicle.
2.2 Ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained, inspected and in good condition.
2.3 Drivers shall abide all the SAG traffic regulations and Client/ Saudi Aramco traffic requirements at all times.
2.4 Drivers shall not exceed the posted speed limits

2.5 Ensure that the vehicle is appropriate, adequate and sufficient as per the type of elements to be loaded.
2.6 Seat belts must be properly working and worn by all occupants.
Vehicles must have a portable first aid kit and fire extinguisher.

Scaffolding Erection / Use /
Alteration & Dismantling		 • lncomplete /unstable scaffold members
• Inadequate fall protection system
• Overloading
• Defective and inadequate planking
• Unsafe Access

• Uneven ground and footings
• Scattered tools, material & debris above platform

• Electrical Power lines and energized equipment
• Falling Objects

 3.1 Scaffold erection to be undertaken by trained and certified scaffolders working under supervision of certified Scaffolding Supervisor and approved by an Certified Scaffolding Inspector if height is above 6 meters.
3.2 Inspection and tagging must be conducted prior to usage of any scaffolding.
3.3 Fall protection system must be provided. Top rail, Mid-rail and Toe boards must be in place and Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) attached to a secured anchorage point must be use by workers 1.8 m above the ground.
Anchorage point must be able to withstand 5,000 pounds of force applied outward or downward.
3.4 Ensure that the scaffolding is able to withstand 4 times the maximum intended load it will carry
3.5 Any gap of 2 feet elevation from ground to access ladder of scaffolding, a step stool or equivalent means must be
provided.
3.6 Working platform and access must always be maintained free of debris and tripping hazards.
3.8 If contact to overhead energized power lines are inevitable, coordinate with the power supplier and request for shutdown and apply the Lock out Tag Out as per the Procedures.

3.9 When working nearby energized equipment, contact the Client and request for shutting down prior execution of work. If shutting down of the equipment is not applicable, safe work plan with the Client is a must to provide precautionary measures in isolating the exposure to electrical hazards is required.

3.10 All tools shall be provided with tag line tied to the working personnel.
3.11 Scaffold components will be lifted using safe techniques (components will not be throw-up to the scaffolders nor to the ground).
3.12 Drop Zones shall be properly barricaded with corresponding sign to avoid other workers from entering.
3.13 Safe means of access/egress to be provided and maintained
3.14 Unauthorized personnel will be excluded from the area where scaffold erection is being carried out.
3.15 A worker shall be assigned at ground level or near drop zone to restrict other employee from entering at work area.
3.16 Scaffolds must be leveled, rigid, plumb & squared.
• High Weather temperature
• Heat Stress 		3.17 All workers are prone to heat stress must be properly informed / oriented about factors that contribute to the illness that it will cause as well as the control measures to prevent it.
3.18 Environmental conditions must be monitored (e.g., air temp. relative humidity) and communicated to all expose employees. 
3.19 Sufficient number and spaced shaded resting shelters must be provided for workers. It must be located not exceeding 100m (330ft) away from personnel working or exposed to direct sunlight or direct open brazing flames.
3.20 Provide sufficient number of local ventilation (e.g., industrial fans or portable air movers.

3.21 Portable blowers with built-in air chillers shall be used as needed (e.g., when confined spaces and enclosed work areas have ambient temp. exceeding 43°C) to provide cooling for confined spaces and similar enclosed work areas
3.22 Work scheduling could be consider to conduct the activities in the cooler times of the day, especially during the month of Ramadan if it falls on summer
3.23 Sufficient amount of cooled drinking water must be provided to the workers. And must be located not exceeding 100m (330ft) away from personnel working or exposed to direct sunlight or direct brazing open flames. Workers must be encouraged to drink plenty of water.
3.24 Workers highly prone to heat stress (Brazers) shall be allowed additional break time and water as they deem necessary for their health
3.25 Personal Monitoring and Buddy System must be implemented. No hot work activity shall be done by an employee in solo or alone.
3.26 Proper PPE must be use (e.g., light colored, light weight, breathable clothing). Use of FRC are required for Brazers, in this case, Safety Personnel assigned together with the supervisor and brazing workers may assess and provide mitigation plans in reducing the high probability of heat stress to occur. Wetted clothing or towels could also be put  into consideration.
3.27 Employees must undergo heat stress training.

House keeping • Accumulated waste materials
• Sharp and pointed objects
• Pinch Points		 4.1 Identify sharp and hazardous materials to the wastes prior collecting. Do not use bare hand in cleaning
4.2 Ensure tools and equipment used from the tasks have been removed and stored properly.
4.3 Comply as per Section Housekeeping guidelines and procedures
4.4 Ensure area is clean and safe
4.5 Wear proper personal protection equipment

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