Job Hazard Analysis

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Project: Superintendent:

Task: Culvert and Multi Plate Installation Date:

Step Potential Hazards Safe Procedures/Crew Responsibilities

Preparation
Proper layout
Damage to existing
Mark and locate utility lines or personnel
existing utilities during location process
Overhead utility lines
Excavate for culvert Cave-in of trench or test
and backfill after pit
installation Rocks and dirt rolling
into trench or test pit
Tools or supplies falling
into trench or test pit
• Designate a Competent Person or persons
• Review P3 (Preparation Planning Procedures) and Hazard Analysis with crew
• Complete and review STA’s daily
• Assess location and conditions*
• Review plans and specs; discuss with electrician
• Notify Dig Safe and all non-member utilities prior to start
• Follow 18” rule for locating utilities: Use hand tools to dig within 18” of the
marked line until the utility is exposed.
• Follow the 10’ overhead clearance rule
• Have electric lines de-energized or covered if you need to be closer than 10’
• Use proper sloping or shoring while locating utilities and placing conduit
• Do not enter trench until it is properly sloped or shored
• Spoils pile must be at least 2’ from edge of excavation
• Keep trench or test pit area clean of all debris
• Keep tools and supplies well away from the edge
• Good housekeeping around excavation

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Project:
Task: Culvert and Multi Plate Installation
Step Potential Hazards
Person falling or
tripping into trench or
test pit
Excavation and
backfill continued Water in the trench
Personnel struck by
trucks, machines, or
excavation
Cuts from sharp metal
on ends of pipe
Cuts to hands from
slipping when
tightening bolts
Assemble and install Noise hazards
culvert or multi-
plate Electrical shock from
power source
Pinched or crushed by
rolling pipe
Rigging failure
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Superintendent:
Date:
Safe Procedures/Crew Responsibilities
• Good housekeeping around excavation
• Berm and barricade excavation
• Keep non-essential personnel away from the hole
• Use a quality ladder of sufficient size to access holes over 4’ deep
• Never walk on edges or spreaders of trench boxes
• Divert or otherwise control surface water flows
• Dewater trench before installing culvert **
• Maintain eye contact with excavator operator and truck drivers
• Maintain a safe distance from excavation operation
• All personnel should be out of trench when backfilling
• Eliminate or mark any sharp or jagged edges
• Wear gloves when working with metals
• Use proper wrench or sockets for task and wear gloves
• Always wear ear protection when operating impact guns or cutting culvert or
multi-plate with power saw
• Keep equipment and culvert at least 10’ from overhead wires
• Ground generator and use GFCIs
• Assemble on level surface and trig pipe
• Use proper rigging and inspect prior to each use
• Use tag lines to control suspended loads
• Maintain arm’s length from suspended load at all times
• Never put any body part under any suspended load
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Project: Superintendent:

Task: Culvert and Multi Plate Installation Date:

Step Potential Hazards Safe Procedures/Crew Responsibilities

Being struck by pipe or • Never stand under a suspended load
Assemble and install machine • Maintain eye contact and safe distance from machinery
culvert or multi-
plate continued Injury from pry tools • Be sure all pry tools are properly anchored prior to prying and have a good
slipping footing
Other Steps (if any): Other hazards: Other safe procedures:

*1) If work is to be performed in a travel way, complete and follow Work in

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2) If Hazardous Materials are encountered, cease work, secure work area

and notify Superintendent and/or appropriate personnel immediately

** If water is present, complete and follow Dewatering JHA

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