Dechans Enterprises Ltd

Fortis Towers Bld Ground Fl-Waiyaki Rd

P.O. Box 13504-00800, Nairobi-Kenya
Mobile: +254707509850
Email: info@dechans.co.ke

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA)

JOB: TENDER FOR REHABILITATION OF FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS IN EASTERN HYDRO POWER STATIONS AND STAFF CAMPS

TENDER NO.: KGN-HYD-036-2023

CONTRACTOR: DECHANS ENTERPRISES LTD

DURATION: 12 MONTHS

DEPARTMENT:

DATE OF ASSESSMENT:

PREPARED BY: SAMUEL MWANDAWIRO MAKHANGA (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER, ADVISOR & TRAINER /ADVANCED PRODUCTIVITY PRACTITIONER)

i. Required Mandatory PPEs:

Crash Helmet, full body harness, safety boots, gloves, overall, ear plugs, face shields, clear goggles, reflective overall/jacket, hard hat and dust masks as the task may require. All PPEs shall be
inspected and certified by a KENGEN Supervisor. Electrical equipment and extension cables shall be inspected and certified by KENGEN electrical team. Tools inspection form shall be signed by all
parties.

ii. Sequence of Task Steps, Potential Hazards and action Plans

# Sequence of Job steps Potential Hazards And/ or Recommended Actions
Hazard Effects
Hazard Consequence(s)
I. Entering to the project Site -Entering to the project without -Minor or major injury -All the project personnel must be holding National ID
Safety Induction -All the operatives shall be wearing suitable PPE’s,
-Entering the Site without PPE’s hand gloves, safety helmet, high reflective safety
-Unaware with the Site jacket, and safety goggles
Condition -the operative must be undergone client/internal HSE
-Entering to the restricted area induction training prior to starting the task at the site
-Snake & Venomous -All operatives must stay inside/within the project
premises
-Ensure no operatives will enter restricted area
bird/dog and other pet cages
-The site supervisor must be delivered the specific TBT
to all involved operatives Do;s and Don’t;s , emergency
preparedness, snake bit etc.
-Specific safety signage’s must be placed for project
personnel awareness
-All the visitors must be reported to the project
security gate
-Photography strictly prohibited inside the project
premises
-Treat all snakes as if they are venomous, report
immediately concern

II Toolbox Briefing & Inspection /PPEs Inspection -Sharp edges & tips -Body injuries, cuts or muscle injuries -Always attend tool box meeting
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Fortis Towers Bld Ground Fl-Waiyaki Rd
P.O. Box 13504-00800, Nairobi-Kenya
Mobile: +254707509850
Email: info@dechans.co.ke

-Over crowding -Fainting and/or collapsing -Always inspect tools before use
-Drunkenness -Staggering -Use inspected tools always
-Poor ventilation -Coughing & sneezing -Ensure sufficient space
-Avoid alcohol and/ or drugs
-Ensure sufficient air circulation
II Mobilization of tools, equipment and material to site -Mobile equipment -Body injuries -Use correct walking path
-Steep stairs -Slipping and /or falling -Use handrails while using stairs
-Heavy objects -Colliding with people or back injuries -Eyes on the road, and Use correct trolleys,
-Slippery floors -falling -Use safety boots and replace worn out PPEs

III -Site inspection and construction of -Body injuries -Barricade the working area
signage/and placement of work in progress Heavy materials -Body cut --Use right tool or instrument for the right job
signs -material damage
-Assemble tools & material within the site
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Fortis Towers Bld Ground Fl-Waiyaki Rd
P.O. Box 13504-00800, Nairobi-Kenya
Mobile: +254707509850
Email: info@dechans.co.ke

IV Standing for long periods of time -Leg/knee problems, back problems - Follow good health physiology practices: Do not
lock knees, exercise good posture, change stance,
and move back and forth. Stretch, exercise and
maintain appropriate body weight. Avoid fatigue.
V Audio visual presentations Muscle strain, back injury - Apply proper technique to lifting and moving heavy
equipment. Use mobile carts whenever possible
VI Driving and parking vehicles Vehicle accident resulting in personal injury -Wear seat/shoulder belts at all times. Follow safe
driving rules/regulations. Practice defensive driving.
Park in legal spaces, not obstructing traffic. Do not
consume alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants
prior to or during work.
Criminal activity
-Lock vehicle when unattended. Park close to
entrance or in well-lit areas.
VII Office work (after hours, evenings/weekends) Physical harm -Lock office door if working late at night and alert
police of your presence.
VIII Portable power saws and Road Cutters Cuts and amputation -Employees must be trained in proper use and saw
safety. Upper half of the saw blade must be
permanently guarded. Bottom half of the saw blade
must have a hinged guard.
IX Radial arm and table saw Cuts and amputation -Anti-kick lock devices must be used during ripping.
Hoods on guards must cover exposed saw teeth.
Radial saws must not be able to pass the front edge
of the table and automatically return to the table
back.
X Pneumatic nailers and machines Puncture wounds and eye injuries -Safety devices must be installed on nailers and
pneumatic machines operating at over 100 psi. When
not in use,
pneumatic tools must be disconnected from the air
supply.
XI Mixing cement and concrete Back injury, muscles strain/sprain, slipped disk, fingers caught in -Proper use of cement mixer. Wear gloves and
machinery goggles. Use proper body mechanics for
lifting/moving heavy objects.
XII -Grinders - Flying metal in eyes, superficial skin abrasions - Safety goggles, gloves and face shields
- Welding - Flying bits of hot molten metal - Safety goggles, gloves and face shields
- Stress testing equipment - Flying bits of concrete and gravel - Eye goggles and gloves.
- Hardness testing equipment - Shattering of metal, flying scraps of metal or bits of concrete and gravel - Eye goggles and gloves.
XIII Climbing ladders - Falls causing injuries - Proper ladder for the job-no use of unsafe ladders-
no splicing ladders together. Set the
straight ladder against the wall at the proper angle of
about 75 degrees with the floor or ground. The
horizontal distance from the wall to the foot of the
ladder should be ¼ the length of the ladder.
Do not lean the ladder against a moveable object.
Protect the man on the ladder, have an employee
stand guard in dangerous circumstances, or when
ladder has to be in front of a doorway, or if there is a
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Fortis Towers Bld Ground Fl-Waiyaki Rd
P.O. Box 13504-00800, Nairobi-Kenya
Mobile: +254707509850
Email: info@dechans.co.ke

danger of a person or vehicle bumping into the

ladder. Always face the ladder when going up or
down. Do not carry tools or materials while going up
or down the ladder. Strap them over the shoulder, or
raise and lower with a rope on a bucket. Ladders
should be climbed properly one worker at a time.
Ladders should have safety feet and placed with
secure footing. Ladders with broken rungs or steps
should not be used.
Ladders should not be erected on boxes or other
supports. Ladders should not be placed in front of
doors or against windows. Ladders should extend 3
feet above roof if climbing to the roof. Tops of
stepladders should not be used for step. Employees
should not climb higher than the third
rung from the top of straight ladders and second step
on stepladders.
XIV Trenching -Cave-ins, equipment or spoils collapsing into trench onto workers -Permit from OSHA required prior to placing workers
in a 5 feet or deeper excavation.
Shore, bench, slope to protect against cave-ins.
Locate spoils 2 feet or more from the edge.
Provide a safe means of egress every 25 feet. Do not
excavate near building foundations, walls, sidewalks,
-Striking underground utilities Falls and pinch point injuries etc.

-Erect barriers around excavations. Contact

underground services alert (KENYA). Determine
location of underground utilities from owners, utility
companies, etc. Dig carefully for the first 6 feet,
spotting for possible utilities. Workers are prohibited
from riding in power shovel, backhoe
buckets or any other equipment not designed for this
purpose.
XVI
VII House-keeping and permit cancellation -Dust/ Suffocation -Use dust masks
-Sharp objects/ Body Injuries & cuts -Use hand gloves
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Fortis Towers Bld Ground Fl-Waiyaki Rd
P.O. Box 13504-00800, Nairobi-Kenya
Mobile: +254707509850
Email: info@dechans.co.ke

iii. Attendance
Tenderer or Contractor Procuring Entity (Employer)
No Name Company Signature Date No Name Company Signature Date
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4

iv. Assessment & Review

Assessed by Contractor Supervisor Reviewed by KENGEN Supervisor

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