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ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS 01 DPT Page 5 of 8 <br />Activity: Direct-Push Drilling <br /> <br />Analyzed By/Date: <br /> <br />Reviewed By: <br /> <br />Principal Steps Potential Hazards Recommended Controls <br />6. Drilling operations; start up drill and perform <br />drilling (cont.) <br />Strains could result from manually <br />moving materials, equipment, and <br />drums. <br />• Personnel will be directed to use proper lifting <br />techniques such as keeping the back straight, lifting <br />with legs, limiting twisting, and getting help in moving <br />bulky/heavy materials and equipment. Mechanical <br />equipment will be used as much as possible. Use care <br />when handling augers or drill rods. Avoid standing <br />under any load. Do not lift more than 60 pounds <br />without assistance. <br />Atmospheric and contact hazards from <br />chemical agents <br />• Ambient air/visual monitoring will be used to verify <br />selection of personal protective equipment (PPE). An <br />material safety data sheet (MSDS) for any drilling fluids <br />will be obtained/reviewed with workers. Decontaminate <br />drilling implements after use (or cover contaminated <br />parts when moving to the next drilling site). Avoid <br />exposure to dust. Use dust control as necessary and <br />possible. PPE will be used. Drum and label all soil <br />cuttings. Determine if PPE is contaminated (based on <br />exposure to contaminants). Place contaminated PPE <br />in a separate, properly labeled, container. Discard <br />other PPE, as approved by the Project Manager and <br />Corporate EHS Manager. Do not place face or head <br />over hole. <br />Sometimes workers use plastic <br />sheeting in the area where they are <br />drilling or sampling to protect the <br />surrounding ground. This sheeting <br />becomes very slippery when wet or <br />muddy <br />• Avoid using plastic sheeting, if possible. Drilling mud <br />should be contained in a trough or bermed area. It is <br />easier to clean up the surface of the soil than to have <br />workers slip on plastic sheeting. If plastic sheeting <br />must be used, dig out a small depression, place the <br />plastic on the ground, and cover it with the removed <br />soil. Keep stockpiled soil on sheeting away from the <br />primary work area; use absorbent mats on top of <br />sheeting to improve footing. <br />The mast could be used to lift other <br />objects as it is being raised, causing <br />potential failure of the mast. <br />• Masts shall be used in a manner specified by the <br />manufacturer and should never be loaded beyond their <br />capacity. <br />Workers could climb drill mast and <br />expose themselves to a fall hazard. <br />• Climbing on the mast is not allowed.