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Job Safety Analysis - Plastic welding (Electro-fusion)

Work Group: Equip. Location: Tag No.:
Date: Job Start Time: End Time:
Detailed Job Description: INSTALLATION OF PIPE IN EXCAVATED TRENCH AND CABLE LAYING
Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved By:
Name: Name: Name:
Sign: Sign: Sign:
Mandatory PPE: Safety boot, Rain Boot, Coverall, Hard Hat and Safety Glasses
Additional PPE Required: Hand gloves (rubber), Nose mask.
Tools Required:
SEQUENCE OF BASIC JOB POTENTIAL HAZARDS RECOMMENDED ACTION OR PROCEDURE
STEPS
1. Planning 1.1 Bad weather, wet / damp site. Manual 1.1.1 Work only during favorable weather, Area should be dry. Seek for help
handling. when lifting heavy load. Observe ergonomic precaution regarding lifting and
repetitive motion.
1.2 Unauthorized work 1.2.1 Obtain a permit from asset owner.
2. Commence excavation 2.1 Buried services 2.2 Wall collapse 2.3 2.1 Watch / verify location of buried services 2.2 Ensure nobody is at edge
(mechanically Flooding of excavated trench 2.4 Falling of trench. Do not go deeper than stated, follow approve drawing/ safe work
into excavated area. 2.5 Equipment practice. Ensure shoring if required. 2.3 Do not enter into flooded trench.
failure 2.6 SIMOP Use warning signs & barricades 2.5 Ensure only premob equipment are
use. Always inspect equipment prior to use. 2.6 Discuss and resolve local
SIMOPS with HSE
3.1 Wall collapse. 3.2 Flooding of 3.1.1 Ensure nobody is at edge of trench follow approve drawing/ safe work
3. Installation of PVC in excavated. 3.3 Falling into excavated practice. Ensure shoring if required. 3.2.1 Do not enter into flooded trench.
excavated trench area. 3.4 Equipment failure and 3.5 3.3.1 Use warning signs & barricades 3.4.1 Ensure only premob equipment
SIMOP 3.6 Manual handling are used. 3.4.1 Always inspect equipment prior to use. 3.5.1 Discuss and
resolve local SIMOPS with HSE 3.6.1 Follow proper lifting techniques
4. Commence installation of 3.1 Defective Tools 3.1.1 Inspect and ensure tools and machines are in good working condition.
cable and Welding. 3.2 Electricity. 3.3 Welding fumes 3.4 Fire 3.2.1 Don’t weld on wet/damp condition. 3.3.1 Wear nose mask. 3.4.1 Weld
and explosion 3.5 Burns with tools/equipment to be authorized under permit to work system, remove
. all combustible and fire –watch 3.5.1 Wear long sleeved coverall and
goggles 3.5.2 Be aware of hot surfaces. Have appropriate warning sign. Do
not exceed recommended working temperature. Disconnect machine when
not in use
4. Commence cable laying 4.1 Hand and finger injury 4.1.1 Ensure good body position, wear hand protection
4.1.2 Observe ergonomic precaution regarding lifting and repetitive
motion
5 Covering of excavated area 5.1 Poor area compaction. 5.2 Other 5.1 Ensure excavated area is properly filled up and compacted. 5.2 Ensure
(mechanically) vehicular traffic /machinery. 5.3 Covering traffic control. 5.3 Ensure all other work equipment / unwanted materials are
of work equipment and other material taken away before fill-up and compaction
6. Wind up and Housekeeping 6.1 Scattered materials 6.1.1 Ensure proper wind up and Housekeeping at site.

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6.1.2 The accessories not being used must be stored separately.
6.1.3 Make the area clean and tidy