JOB DESCRIPTION

TYPES OF WORK : Dismantling of Scaffolding level 2 work at heights

LOCATION OF WORK : Total Energies Terminal Suva Fiji
RISK RATING : High

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

x Safety Helmet
x Safety Shoes / Boots
x Safety Glasses
Face / Welding Shield
Goggles
Life Jackets (Type 1-offshore)
Blasting Hood x Workman’s Shirt
x Gloves (Rigger, welding gloves, x Safety Vest
leather gloves, etc.)
x Full Body Harness Safety Harness (when painting at height)
Leather Apron Face Mask
Rubber / Nitrile Gloves Ear Protection
Dust Mask Others (Specify): ____________

OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT / REQUIREMENTS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

x Fire Extinguisher 9 kg (Dry Powder for Tag Out / Lock Out

fire types A, B & C)
x Gas Detector x Work Permit
x Safety Signs Competency Certificate
x Barricades Respirator
x Lifeline x First Aid Equipment
x Access of drinking water shall at all
times

JSA DEVELOPED BY:

Name Position
Krishnal Kumar Site Engineer
N Activity
o (Job Steps)
1. Work permit from  Unauthorized commencement
Client to be obtained.
2 Pre-task briefing  The work force does not
toolbox talks.
3 Preparation of Work
at heights
Potential Hazard
of works may result in
exposing workers and or
potential to harm or danger
understand the pre task
briefing therefore does not
understand the potential
dangers and control measures
to be implemented. Some of
the workers could be lacking
PPE or using defective PPE.
 Inadequate or damaged
fall protection
equipment can lead to
equipment failure
resulting in potentially
fatal injuries from fall
event
 Improperly fitted fall
protection can lead to
personnel slipping out
of harness during a fall
Responsible/
Control/ Recovery Measures
Action By
 Authorized lead-operator / in-charge shall ensure obtaining and
maintaining valid work permit.
 The worksite supervisor responsible for this activity has to check the Supervisor
PPE of his staff to ensure that all required items are available and
properly used. Safety standby
 Inform all workers regarding permit condition before work starts.
 Worksite supervisor shall conduct toolbox talks about nature of works Fire watch
and associated potential hazards and their essential precautionary
measure.
 Safety standby and fire watch required
 Ensure that the pre task briefing is given out in a language understood by Supervisor
the work force, have it translated.
 Ask question regarding the briefing to get feedback from the staff, this Workers
ensures full comprehension.
 Issue required appropriate PPE and replace PPE that has signs of defect.
 Use only site approved harnesses equipped with SRL and double Supervisor
locking snap hooks. Perform pre-use inspection of fall protection
harness. Safety Officer
 Do not use harness if any of the following conditions exist
 Frayed, burned, or damaged straps, lanyards, etc.
 Damaged, bent, or rusted metal components such as D-Rings, buckle
connections, snap hooks, etc.
 Missing break away clips
 Inspect SRL housing and extend lanyard from SRL to inspect
webbing for damage/fraying. Confirm SRL engages as designed by
tugging the lanyard when retracting back to housing.
 resulting in potentially
fatal injuries  When donning fall protection harness confirm harness is adjusted to
 Mis-understanding of fit snug with:
working at heights  Chest strap at the center of sternum/chest (pocket height)
procedures can lead to  D-Ring/SRL between shoulder blades, not hanging at lower back
mistakes that result in  Leg straps fastened firmly around thighs
potentially fatal falls  Do not perform any task that requires working at heights unless you
 Delayed response to have completed WebCat Module SAF-S08 or comparable contractor
falls could lead to training within 3 years of current date
increased severity of  When tie-off is required, confirm another person is in constant line of
injuries caused by sight
restricting blood flow to DO NOT work alone when using fall protection
extremities  Use designated scaffolding stairways for accessing next level
platform.
 Not recognizing fall  Fall protection is required when:
potential hazards can a. Working at unprotected elevations of 6’ or greater
lead to performing work b. Working on yellow tagged scaffold platforms unless noted on tag
without adequate fall that fall protection is not required
protection resulting in c. Working within 6’ of an unprotected leading edge with a 6’ or
potentially fatal injuries greater fall potential (i.e., working within 6’ of a removed handrail,
roof edge,)
d. Working at an elevated location within 6’ of a protected leading
 Dropping tools or edge (i.e., working from a ladder within 6’ of a handrail)
material from elevated  Use double locking tool tethers if working in area where dropped
surface can lead to tools have the potential to exit the work platform or when working
serious injury or outside the confines of the platform/railings
equipment damage
3 Ascending/descending  Falling while ascending or  When ascending or descending the stairs, use three points of contact Supervisor
to or from work descending to work location and do not carry tools/materials on hand or pockets. Raise/lower
location using Scaffold can result in injury. tools and materials using ropes. Safety Officer
ladders  Falling objects from height  Communicate with workers (above & below) to halt any work
could strike which has potential for creating falling objects.
 people/equipment resulting
in injury and equipment
damage.
 Falling from heights while
climbing ladders can lead
to potentially fatal injuries
 Falling objects contacting
personnel can lead to
serious injury
4 Dismantling of  Unprotected falls when
scaffolding – Working working at heights can
at heights result in potentially fatal
injuries
 Attaching lanyards to
inadequate anchor
points can lead to
potentially fatal falls
 Lanyard failure due to
damage from sharp or
hot surfaces can lead to
 Inspect ladder(s) for damage (missing anchor bolts, corroded or
damaged rings/side rails, etc.)
Visually confirm inspection dates marked on scaffold tags are
within 30 days of current date
Some events may require more frequent inspection (i.e., TAs)
Maintain 3-point contact when ascending/descending ladders
Note: Reference Climbing Fixed & Scaffold Ladders for additional
guidance for managing ladder usage
 Visually confirm personnel are outside of landing zone while
hoisting tools. If visual confirmation can’t be maintained, barricade
lifting zone
 Do not climb ladders with tools or material in hands
 Hoist tools and material using the following methods:
 Tool belts with securely tethered tools
 Ropes securely tied to tools/material
 Ropes securely tied to site approved lifting bags.
 Connect lanyards to break away ties when not in use
 Maintain 100% tie-off at all times when working at heights Supervisor
 Attach lanyard to anchor point directly overhead and above the
shoulders Safety Officer
 Do not connect lanyards hook to hook
 Only connect one hook to a single anchor point
 Inspect connections to confirm anchor point is secured
 Only use anchor points that are secure and approved for use as per
 potentially fatal injuries
in a fall event
 Personnel could be
injured while passing
tools or materials or
could be struck by
falling tools during the
construction process.
 bracing, or swing gate
Acceptable Anchor Pts
Horizontal structural steel
beams 5” in depth
4” + diameter steel pipe
Standard fixed ladders for
1 person by connecting to
the vertical side rail above
the ladder rung
Scaffold handrails between
vertical posts of scaffolds
Unacceptable Anchor Pts
All conduit
Ladder cages
Piping components such as
valve handles and bleeders
Any part of fixed
handrails, scaffold cross
components

 Inspect anchor points and surrounding equipment for sharp edges or

hot surfaces that could damage the lanyard prior to connecting
 When personnel are transferring tools or components, ensure that
all personnel involved have a clear understanding of the transfer
plan.
 Coordinate work activities to minimize personnel working above or
below each other.

5 General Items Before  Unattended/ abandoned
Leaving Job Site / materials or tool that can able
House -keeping the Employees Exposed to
Falling In
 Messy or Unsafe Work Site-
Looks Bad for Company &
Unsafe for Public
 Pack-up all the tools and Barricades Before Leaving the Job Supervisor
 Clear debris From Equipment And job site, Secure All Material Before
Exiting the Job Workers
 Perform two-men carry works where it is needed.
 Restore Property to Its Original Condition to The Best of Your Ability
 All unused materials must be removed from site on a daily basis and
disposed of only in an approved dumping area

Prepared By: Reviewed By: Date: 24th August

2022 Krishnal Kumar Lead-operator / In-charge
JSA SIGNED OFF BY SITE SUPERVISOR: ___________________ DATE: ____________________

Person undertaking the job must read and sign this JSA to confirm they understand the hazards:
Name: Position: Signature:

NOTE TO MANAGER, SUPERVISOR OR FOREMAN:

Work must not start until all hazards are discussed; controls are in place; and all signatures are obtained.
All crew members must print/sign their name below to acknowledge their understanding of the JSA