Document Title: JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Doc. ID: OHS-F-02 Revision No.: 03 Date of Revision: 21st September, 2021 No. of Pages: Page 1 of 2

TASK LOCATION TYPE OF TASK DATE (DD/MM/YYYY) CLIENT LOCATION (IF APPLICABLE) JSA NO.
Generic New JSA-001

TASK DESCRIPTION: Manual Handling and Heavy Lifting (MH/HL)

SPECIFIC RULES AND PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED:

SEQUENCE OF JOB HAZARDS RISK RATING CORRECTIVE MEASURES / RECOMMENDATIONS
STEPS H/M/L
1. Lifting objects by o Muscular sprains Use proper lifting techniques:
yourself and strains o Warm up to minimize chance of pulled/strained muscles.
o Back Injuries o Consider wearing a Velcro abdominal/back support
o Hand Injuries o Stand close to load with feet apart.
o Trapped Nerve o Bend knees, keeping back straight as possible.
o Hernia o Firmly grip under the load.
o Cuts, Bruising, o Lift with the legs, arms and shoulders, in a gradual and smooth motion. Do not rely on back and
Abrasions stomach muscles.
o Fractures
o When lifting to or from an elevated surface such as table or shelf, slide the object to the edge of
o Work Related Upper
the surface and lift properly.
Limb Disorders
(WRULD’s o Keep load close to body.
o Avoid twisting motions
o Don't try to lift too much weight
o Ask for assistance with heavy/cumbersome objects.
o Use a mechanical device such as hand trucks or wheelbarrows for heavy objects.
o Don't let load block your vision.
o Face the spot where load is to be placed.
o While keeping back as straight as possible, lower load by bending knees.
o Avoid placing heavy and unwieldy objects overhead.
o Watch hands and feet when lifting and lowering objects.

2. Lifting something In addition to using proper lifting techniques it is important to communicate with your others to
with a partner coordinate lifting, moving, and lowering objects with prearranged signals (on the count of three).

3. Maintaining o Slipping or tripping o Wear lug sole boots

footing when o Watch step
carrying heavy o Don't get in a hurry
objects
o Step over logs not on them, ensure footing is firm and stable.
o Extra care must be exercised on steep slopes & Uneven surfaces brush.
o Clear a place for footing first
 Document Title: JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Doc. ID: OHS-F-02 Revision No.: 03 Date of Revision: 21st September, 2021 No. of Pages: Page 2 of 2

H/M/L= High/Medium/Low

TASK DESCRIPTION: Manual Handling and Heavy Lifting (MH/HL)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Safety Hard Hat Face Shield Cotton/Leather Lock Out Scaffolding Fire Blanket
Gloves
Safety Boots Hearing Protection Dust/Chemical Mask Tag Out Gas Detectors Fire Resistant
Clothing

Safety Glasses Goggles Safety Harness Lifting Precaution Rope Off Area Fire Extinguishers

Coveralls Chemical gloves Hot Work Permit Vessel Entry Permit Barricades Fire Watch

I understand and will adhere to the steps, hazards and controls as described in this JSA. I understand that performing steps out of sequence may pose hazards that have not been evaluated, nor
authorized. I will contact my Supervisor prior to continuing work, if the scope of work changes or new hazards are introduced. I understand I have the authority and responsibility to stop work I
believe to be unsafe.
TEAM MEMBERS
NAME SIGNATURE DATE NAME SIGNATURE DATE

SUPERVISIOR ACCEPTANCE
I have reviewed the steps, hazards & controls described in this JSA with all workers listed above & authorize them to perform the work. Workers are qualified (i.e. years of
experiences or trained) to perform this activity.
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