Department JSA No.

Civil Department 007

JSA Title
EARTHWORKS (Excavation and Backfilling) Revision
Minimum PPE’s “Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety Glass (dark &
Personal Protective Equipment clear glasses), Long sleeves shirt”, Ready to use working gloves and ear
TASNEE PROJECT Required plugs.

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Check One Revised JSA X Review Date

Revision #: 0
New JSA
BASIC JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Pre-Commencement Activities (Obtaining STARRT 1.1. Entry of unauthorized people to excavation 1.1.1. Everyday TBT shall be conducted regarding the
Card) area. Personal injury due to not be aware of the daily activities. STARRT Card to be completed prior to
activities. commencing work activities
1.1.2. JSA should be implemented during daily TBT
1.1.3. Barricading the working area
1.1.4. The required Permit to Work (excavation) shall be
raised and located at work area at all times along with the
JSA

1.2. Personal injury due to lack of experience 1.2.1. All crew members shall be aware of the job, and
know how to carryout their respective duties

1.3. Equipment may have a harmful effect on
environment.
1.3.1. All equipment shall be inspected prior to entrance to
site by the company. Re-inspection prior to use
1.3.2 All leak and spill at the ground must be reported to
GAMA-HSE Department
1.3.3 Leaks and spills to be dealt with immediately

1.4. Personal injuries due to usage of unfit 1.4.1. Daily routine checks on equipments.
equipment. 1.4.2. Ensure that all cover safety protection is in placed.
1.4.3. Only qualified mechanic is allowed to work on any
equipment.

1.6. Heat Stress and Dehydration
1.6.1. Provision of sufficient cool drinking water (include
the use of ice)
1.6.2. Provision of shaded rest places (HEAT STRESS
SHELTER)
1.6.3. Frequent breaks during extremely hot weather

1.7. Poor supervision leads to injuries 1.7.1. Close supervision of all work activities at all times

2. Mobilize tools and equipment to worksite
3. Using dump truck for transporting compaction soil
1.8. Lack of inspection
2.1. Personal injury
2.2. Slips / Trips / Falls
3.1. Traffic and pedestrians
3.2. Overturning of vehicle / Crash injuries
3.3. Speeding
1.8.1. Slopes shall be stable (AS PER CLIENT
STANDARD)
1.8.2. Sufficient ramps and stairs shall be provided for
ingress / egress
1.8.3. Excavations shall be inspected daily by a competent
person and same inspections shall be documented
2.1.1. Manual handling shall be covered in daily TBT and
be implemented on site
2.1.2. All Compactors shall be lifted by crane or equivalent
boom truck. Back hoe shall not be used for any lifting
activity
2.1.3. All hand tools to be in good order.
2.2.1. Provide good access and egress
2.2.2. Three contact point to be used when ascending or
descending ladders
2.2.3. Good housekeeping to be maintained at all times
3.1.1. Pedestrian safety shall be discussed in daily TBT
3.1.2. All traffic rules and signs should be followed (on site
speed limit is 25-km/h)
3.1.3. Only approved routes shall be used for access to
and egress from the site
3.1.4. The drivers shall be made aware of the approved
routes
3.1.5. Trained banks-men with high-visible vests shall
accompany the work activities
3.1. 6. Daily inspection of all the equipment must done by
the driver
3.1.7. No equipment working nearer than 1.5 times the
excavation depth from the excavation
3.2.1. All drivers shall have valid driving licenses, all
operators shall have 3rd party certifications
3.2.2. The areas where heavy equipment are working shall
be clearly marked on site
3.2.3. Safe access shall be maintained at site for vehicles
and equipment
3.2.4. Use of seatbelts is mandatory
3.3.1. Operators shall be made aware of traffic rules and
regulations; penalty system shall be implemented if
required
 3.4. Dumping soil 3.4.1. Excavated material shall be placed at least 1.0m
away from the excavation

4. Manual Backfilling using shovel 4.1 Hand injuries, excavation collapse 4.1.1 Use of working hand gloves
4.1.2. Do not collect soil on the sloped area of the
excavation
4.1.3. Do not spray water to the sloped area of excavation

4.2. Injuries due to collisions or unstable material 4.2.1. Doctor and certified Nurse/First Aides shall be
available on site clinic
4.2.2. Key employees shall be made aware of Emergency
Procedures and numbers
3.2.3. Audible reversing alarms shall be installed on each
vehicle
3.2.4. Entry to the excavation area, which shall be properly
barricaded, shall be prevented when backfilling is in
progress
3.2.5. Excavated material shall be stocked at least 1.5-m
away from the edge of the excavation
3.2.6. Side slopes of excavations should be stable
4.3. Dust Control 3.5.1. Provide dust masks for workers and ensure their use
3.5.2. Provide dust mitigation by spreading water

5. Using bucket and crane 5.1. Persons under the bucket 5.1.1. No persons shall be allowed to stand under the
bucket of the excavator

5.2. Passengers on operating equipment 5.2.1. No passengers are allowed to ride on plant
equipment

5.3. Resting under equipment 5.3.1. Resting under the equipment is prohibited

5.4. Unauthorized equipment operator 5.4.1. Only competent and certified operator shall operate
the equipment, when being left unattended, the engine
shall be switched off and the keys removed from the
ignition

5.5. Defective equipment (crane) 5.5.1. Crane daily inspection shall be carried out by the
operator

3.2 5.6. Environmental and health hazard due to spill 5.6.1 Crane daily inspection shall be carried out by the
of diesel, oil, fluids. operator
5.6.2 Any leak / spills shall be reported
Note: Defective Mobile cranes should not be in use
6. Use of Bobcat / loader 6.1. Bobcat hit a worker 6.1.1. Reverse alarm to be fitted and working
6.1.2. Banks-man is necessary for a bobcat in this
activities
6.1.3. Provide barricade / restriction
6.1.4. Only approved equipment is allowed to use

8. Demobilization 8.1. Work completion 8.1.1. Workforce shall be alerted about the work
completion
8.2. Clutter 8.2.1. Good housekeeping practice shall be implemented
throughout the day

Prepared by: Date: 1. V.G.A. Guinza

Pius George 05/08/2006 2. John Levy Jueves
Employees
Approved by: Date: participating in 3. Halit Ilgar
Kaan Alkan 05/08/2006 the 4.
development of
Reviewed by: Date: 5.
JSA

Hazan Yilmaz 05/08/2006