Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Activity/Work Task: Installation Underground Utilities Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) L
Project Location: Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number:
Severity Probability
Date Prepared: Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Catastrophic E E H H M
Prepared by (Name/Title):
Critical E H H M L
Marginal H M M L L
Reviewed by (Title):
Negligible M L L L L
Notes: Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC
(See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss,
or accident and identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, RAC Chart
Seldom or Unlikely.
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or E = Extremely High Risk
accident did occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, H = High Risk
Marginal, or Negligible
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or M = Moderate Risk
L for each “Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall highest L = Low Risk
RAC at the top of AHA.

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AHA-006, Installation Underground Utilities, Rev. 001
 Activity Hazard
Installation Underground Utilities  Struck By or Caught
Between While Working
Around Moving Equipment
 Traffic Concerns Involving
Heavy Equipment
 Fall Hazards around Open
Trenches
AHA-006, Installation Underground Utilities, Rev. 001
Recommended Controls RAC
 Persons exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic at speeds up to 45
mph. including signal between persons, spotters, or inspectors, shall
wear high visibility vests meeting ANSI/SEA 107 Class 2
requirements. Workers exposed to vehicle traffic in excess of 45 mph
shall wear ANSI 107 Class III vests.
 Operators of heavy equipment shall ensure that back up alarms are in
working order prior to the start of their shift. If equipment is not
equipped with a back up alarm or if the back- up alarm is not
working, a spotter shall be used anytime the equipment is moving.
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 Workers, supervisors, inspectors and visitors shall pay attention to
their bodies positioning at all times to prevent being struck by or
caught between equipment and materials on site.
 Ensure only qualified and authorized equipment operators are
performing excavation work.
 Excavation shall be inspected daily by a competent person to ensure
that there are not any cave-in hazards.
 Ladders shall be placed in excavations deeper than 4 ft and every 25
feet as a means of egress
 Personnel shall wear high visibility vests when working within 25
feet of vehicular traffic areas or moving equipment.
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 Vehicle drivers shall obey posted site speed limits, stop signs; wear
seat belts and common driving practices.
 Open trench shall be protected
 Excavated materials shall stored at a minimum 2 feet away from
excavation
 Designated competent person shall inspect all open excavations prior
to the start of work activities and during work activities if soil
conditions change. L
 Barricades, guardrails or personal fall protection equipment must be
provided when workers are exposed to falls greater than 6 ft. in
depth.
 Tripping hazards around excavations shall be removed or
labeled/marked if they cannot be removed.
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 Activity Hazard
Installation Underground Utilities  Accidental Contact with
Existing Utilities.
 Eye Hazards
 Walking and Working
Surfaces (Trip Hazards)
AHA-006, Installation Underground Utilities, Rev. 001
Recommended Controls RAC
 Obtain an excavation permit and mark underground utilities.
 Inspect the site and locate overhead utilities for low clearance
concerns. Mark low overhead utilities to avoid contact.
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 Ensure that structure utilities have been disconnected by visual
inspection and testing.
 Implement lockout tag out as necessary.
 Where ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields.
 Goggles and/or face shield may be used for additional protection. L
 Eye wash solution will be available to aid in removing particles from
eyes.
 The work area shall be maintained in a clean so far as possible.
 Associates should be aware of the condition of work and surrounding
areas. L
 Personnel shall complete slips, trips and fall hazard training.
Subcontractors shall provide proof of training.
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Installation Underground Utilities
Installation Underground Utilities
AHA-006, Installation Underground Utilities, Rev. 001
Hazard Recommended Controls RAC
 Back injuries from using  Keep your feet well separated for good balance. Always keep your
shovel knees flexed.
 Use the proper type of shovel for the task:
 Short handle shovels are used for spreading or laying asphalt,
dirt, etc.
 Hold this shovel with one hand close to the load for proper
balance and to reduce stress on your back.
 Long handle, pointed shovels are used for digging. This shovel
should also be held close to the load when carrying material.
 Load your shovel sparingly on your first load and gradually increase
your next load size until you reach the capacity, which you can
handle in a safe and efficient manner. L
 Keep your arms and elbows close to your body while handling loads.
This move will set your body in balance and in a power position.
 Never twist your body when spreading or laying asphalt, dirt,
materials, etc.
 Twisting will only increase the risk of an injury. Always turn your
forward foot and body in the direction you will spread or lay the
material.
 For digging, use the ball of your foot (not the arch) to press the
shovel into dirt, asphalt, gravel, etc. If the instep/arch is used and the
foot slips off the shovel, the sharp corner of the shovel may cut
through your shoe and into foot or leg.
 Exposure to Glues, Sealants,  To protect against eye hazards ANSI approved safety glasses,
and Epoxies. goggles or shield shall be worn.
 To protect from spill hazards Wear nitrile or neoprene gloves and
disposable suit.
 Avoid contact with skin. Wash affected areas with water and mild L
soap immediately.
 Close container when not in use.
 Review MSDS of all chemicals prior to use and ensure MSDS is
accessible to all associates who are affected by the chemical in use.
 Heat Stress  An adequate supply of drinking water shall be provided in all places
of employment. Cool water with disposable cup shall be provided L
during hot weather
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 Activity Hazard
 Fires during Refueling
 Snake and Insect Bites
 Cuts from Sharp Edges
Installation Underground Utilities  Manual Lifting Hazards
AHA-006, Installation Underground Utilities, Rev. 001
Recommended Controls RAC
 Fire extinguishers to be maintained of appropriate size and type
(Minimum 10A:60BC required).
 Personnel potentially utilizing fire extinguishers must be adequately
trained. Subcontractors shall provide proof of training. In the event
of a fire, the Camp Bastion / Leatherneck Fire Department will be
contacted immediately.
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 Vehicles used to haul flammable or combustible fuel shall be
equipped with a 20 lbs A: B: C extinguisher.
 If the fire is small enough to be extinguished using one extinguisher
a competent associate may choose to combat the fire.
 The fire will be fought with a fire extinguisher will be fought using
the P.A.S.S. System (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, & Sweep).
 Use insect repellent when necessary to avoid insect bites.
 Report insect bites/stings in accordance GPI’s procedures. L
 Observe victims of insect bites/stings for allergic reactions. Wash
affected area. Seek first aid when necessary.
 Associates should be aware of sharp edges and carry and handle
while making careful contact with these areas.
 Cut and puncture resistance gloves should be worn.
 PPE Requirements:
 Work clothing (as dictated by the weather)(No tank tops or
muscle shirts) L
 Safety toe boots
 Safety glasses with side shields
 Hard hat
 Work gloves (Cut and puncture resistance while handling
material with sharp edges)
 Workers will ensure that they observe proper lifting techniques and
will minimize movements such as over reaching, bending and
twisting.
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 Workers should not lift more than 51 lbs. without help from a co-
worker(s) or mechanical assistance.
 Use a dolly or other mechanical method when practical.
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 Activity Hazard Recommended Controls RAC
 Injuries due to improper  The operator shall not cause the hoist to lift, lower, or travel while
Mechanical Material anyone is on the load or hook
Handling  The operator will avoid carrying loads over people.
 On a rope hoist, the load shall not be lowered below the point where
two wraps of rope remain on each anchorage of the hoisting drum, L
unless a lower limit device is provided, in which case no less than
one wrap may remain on each anchorage of the hoist.
 Bolts, nuts, and rivets shall be checked to ensure that they are not
loose.
 Elevated noise levels  When associates are subjected to sound exceeding 85 decibels,
feasible administrative or engineering controls shall be utilized. Such
as minimizing the amount of associates working in this area while
machine is in operation.
 If such controls fail to reduce sound levels to acceptable levels,
personal protective equipment shall be provided and used to reduce L
sound levels.
 All observers should be kept at a safe distance away from the work
area.
 Hearing protection will be used when while backhoe and skid steer
are in use.

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