JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Concrete Works
WORK ACTIVITY: ___________________________________
Each piece of equipment and crew are associated with known specific hazards that cause accidents to reoccur on one project
after another.

SITE SUPERVISOR:___________________ LOCATION ;____________________ PERMIT #:____________

Probability factors.
Evaluation Points Severity Factors Probability Factors Abbreviation
  5 4 3 2 1 40-20High Risk 8: Fatality, Permanent Disability 5 : Extremely High E.P :Evaluation Points
8          
1 9 –12 Medium Risk 6: Serious Injury (LD>30 days) 4 : Highly Probable S : Severity Factor
6          
4           11-5 Low Risk 4: Major Injury (30>LD>4 days) 3 : Probable P : Probability Factor
2          
2: Minor Injury (4>LD>1 day) 2 : Rare T : Total Points
1           4-1 Negligible
1: Negligible 1 : Very Rare LD : Lost Workdays
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1. Work permit from  Unauthorized Injury to IMCO 2x3=6  Authorized PTW holder shall 2 x 1 = 2 Site supervisor and
Client to be commencement of Personnel and or ensure obtaining and Site Safety Officer.
obtained. works may result in client property. maintaining valid work permit.
exposing workers and  The worksite supervisor
or potential to harm responsible for this activity has
or danger to check the PPE of his staff to
ensure that all required items
are available and properly used.
 Inform all workers regarding
permit condition before work
starts.
 Worksite supervisor shall
conduct toolbox talks about
nature of works and associated

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2 Mobilization and
demobilization
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potential hazards and their
 Delay to schedule essential precautionary Site In-charge
measure.
 Follow mobilization schedule
and arrange the required
documents to avoid any cause of
delay.
 Physical injury from IMCO Personnel, 4 x 4 = 16  Before transporting the loads to 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
heavy equipment, property damage the site, rest assure that the drivers, banksman
heavy lifting, pinch materials are secured and tight and safety officer
point, slip, trips and with nylon rope for the safe
fall hazards transporting.
 Ensure that a driver is having
knowledge to the hazard while
transporting the materials.
 The driver shall not have driving
attitude while using the road.
 Driver is driving only in the
minimum speed limit.
 Minimize work personnel in the
vicinity of equipment.
 Provide ergonomic training,
institute good housekeeping
procedure.
 Keep feet and hands clear of
moving/suspended materials and
equipment.
 Keep a tidy site.
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3 Pre-task briefing  The work force does IMCO Personnel 2x4=8  Ensure that the pre task briefing 2x1=2 Site supervisor and
toolbox talks. not understand the is given out in a language Site Safety Officer.
pre task briefing understood by the work force,
therefore does not have it translated.
understand the  Ask question regarding the
potential dangers and briefing to get feedback from
control measures to the staff, this ensures full
be implemented. comprehension.
Some of the workers  Issue required appropriate PPE
could be lacking PPE and replace PPE that has signs of
or using defective PPE. defect.
 PPE must include both hearing
protection as well as dust
inhalation protection.
4 Set out boundary  Heat stress to the IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  Ensure that adequate shaded 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
markers for the work labour working on this areas are provided. workers and site
site area. task.  Provide proper ventilation and safety officer
drink plenty of water even if you
are not thirst.
 Wear loose fitting full length
clothing that can breathe.
IMCO personnel  Ensure that all markers and 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Markers are not clearly signage are of a suitable height workers and site
visible creating a risk of to be clearly seen and sufficient safety officer
others coming into the lighting is placed to identify the
area. area at night.
5 Unloading the ready  Machine works too IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  Ensure that all equipment is 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
mix concrete from close to persons within having valid QP certificates to workers and site

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truck and from the same working work in the vicinity. safety officer
concrete pumps area.  Make sure all operators know the
safe limitations of their
equipment.
 Assigned a competent banksman
when equipment is moving at the
IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12 working area. 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Machine strikes  Ensure strict control measure to workers and site
another vehicle or separate mechanical plant and safety officer
person in the vicinity. enforce swing radius area as no
go area for any person or vehicle
IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12 in order to avoid collisions. 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Machine creates an  Set control measure in place that workers and site
environmental hazard all fuel transfers take place under safety officer
by fuel leakage during strict guidelines. Fuel is only
fuel transfer or by transferred by purpose built fuel
leakage due to delivery tanker.
mechanical defect.  Ensure all machines and
equipments are in good
condition.
 Regular preventive and
corrective maintenance of
equipment must be observed.
 Drip trays are used to prevent
any spillage. Make sure all
vehicles are routinely inspected
and maintained to reduce the
risk of mechanical failure.

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 In the event that there is ground

contamination ensure all
contaminated ground is collected
IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12 and placed into plastic bags, 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Traffic congestion removed to a waste storage workers and site
container until removed from safety officer
site to a hazardous waste
disposal site.
 Deploy equipment delivering
materials in such manner that no
IMCO personnel 4 x 4 = 16 congestion inside shall happen 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Inhalation of harmful and no parking anytime in the workers and site
dust and fumes and work area. safety officer
skin contact  Use only designated roads for
delivery of concrete.
 Ensure to wear suitable
respiratory protective equipment
such as a P, N or R 95 respirator
when fumes from dust can’t be
avoided.
 Remove person to fresh air. If
discomfort persists seek medical
advice.
IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  Ensure to wear loose clothing in 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Poor access to or Client inspector good condition with collars workers and site
working area causing closed and cuffs buttoned at the safety officer
of slips, trips, falls and wrist.
or other injuries  In case of chemical contact,

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Remove chemical from skin with

waterless hand cleaner
 Housekeeping regimes to help
IMCO personnel 4 x 4 = 16 keep site clear 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
or Client inspector  Ensure sufficient space around workers and site
 Penetration not cover work areas safety officer
that cause falling onto IMCO personnel 4 x 4 = 16  Ensure there is good access for 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
sharp object concrete personnel and workers and site
 Violent ejection of equipment safety officer
concrete from hose at  Keep other people not directly
first moment of involved with concrete pouring
delivery clear from area
 Ensure that penetrations are
secured, identified and covered

 Give warning prior to starting or

re-commencing the pour
 Check hoses for air sources, e.g.:
IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  blockage 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 change in supply workers and site
 poor mix or delays in the safety officer
 Struck by concrete pour
causing injuries or falls  Ensure delivery hose is not
damaged prior to pour
 Control T-bar at end of hose
 Be aware of potential for blow
back in the line
 Ensure appropriate edge

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protection
 Ensure connecting pipes are
IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12 adequately secured 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Ensure brackets are positioned workers and site
close together to minimize safety officer
excessive movement
 Walking on the  Ensure that pipe's operating
concrete foundation pressure is appropriate for
during the pour that IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12 diameter of pipe 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
causing slipping on  Check pipe to ensure it is of workers and site
wet ply or correct thickness for operating safety officer
reinforcement pressure
IMCO personnel  Do not use damaged pipes 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Sharp edges cause of  Provide support where a change workers and site
cuts from in direction or reducer occurs safety officer
reinforcement bar  Do not walk backwards during
ends or tie wire delivery
IMCO personnel 4 x 4 = 16  Ensure T-bar does not slip off end 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
 Noise from operating and or damage to of hose workers and site
machinery causing to property  Avoid getting feet caught in safety officer
hearing loose reinforcement
 Put caps on ends of exposed
reinforcement bars
 Fumes from fuel used IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  Turn tie wires into reinforcement 2x1=2 Site supervisor,
for vibrator possible to cages workers and site
explosion and/or fire,  Use quieter or muffled safety officer
burns, rashes or equipment where practicable
allergies  Provide adequate hearing
protection suitable for the level

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of noise exposure
 Do not refuel when machine is in
 Sprain or strain cause operation
of improper manual  Ensure there is adequate
handling ventilation when refueling and
using the vibrator
 Wear appropriate PPE
 Provide rest times or alternate
work rotation
 Avoid long periods of twisting,
repetitive movements
 Provide job rotation where there
are enough trained employees
 Ensure the concrete is not too
dry when screeding and
shoveling
6 Work during extreme  Over exposure to heat IMCO personnel 4 x 4 = 16 • Become acclimated to the heat 2x1=1 Site supervisor and
weather/ climate can cause heat gradually before working in hot safety Officer
conditions. cramps, heat temperatures for a long time;
exhaustion or • Ensure 100% availability of cold
heat stroke water and always drink plenty of
cool water;
• Wear hats and sunglasses to help
stay cool;
• Take frequent breaks in a cool
place, if possible;
• Wear loose clothing that allows
the skin to breathe, such as
cotton;

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• Protect your skin from the sun.

Keep as much of it covered with
clothing as possible. Wearing
long-sleeved shirts will help;
• Field supervision/ HSE personnel
shall closely monitor the
condition of workers, intervene
as the need arises.
7 Work during sand  Equipment vehicle IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  Switch equipment / vehicles 2x1=1 Site supervisor and
storm collision and property headlights and flashers on while safety Officer
damage in motion
 Maintain all required lights,
reflectors and accessories on
equipment;
 Keep your equipment a safe
distance from the edge of
embankment;
 Poor visibility / dust IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  Speed must be effectively 2x1=1 Site supervisor and
reduced or shall completely STOP safety Officer
when the situation calls for it.
 Persons run-over by IMCO personnel 4 x 3 = 12  Personnel must keep away from 2x1=1 Site supervisor and
moving vehicle/ vehicle path as much as possible. safety Officer
equipment  Ensure other workers are out of
the way before starting the
machine;
 Keep reverse alarms operable
and free of anything that will
muffle the sound;

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PREPARED BY (HSE) REVIEWED BY (QP)

Name ---------------------------------------- Name ----------------------------------------

Signature --------------------------------------- Signature ---------------------------------------

Date --------------------------------------- Date ---------------------------------------

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