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Assess Analyze Act 'JOB STEPS zPOTENTIAL HAZARDS 3CRITICAL ACTIONS 1 b. Position largest vehicle to protect against oncoming traffic. 1 b. Face traffic, maintain eye contact with oncoming vehicles, use a spotter, and establish a safe exit route. 1 b. Observe potential overhead and ground surface features that may interfere with moving equipment. Clear the path of physical hazards prior to initiating mobilization. 1c. CAUGHT: 1c. Make sure driver has engaged parking brake and placed Personal injury from pinch wheel chocks in a position to prevent movement. Be points and being in line-of-fire sure that vehicle is parked in front/down gradient of vehicle and/or equipment. (positioned to best block oncoming traffic)of work area. 1c. Wear leather gloves when handling any tools or equipment.Wear cut-resistant gloves(Kevlar or similar) when handling sharp objects/cutting tools/glass. 1c. Keep body parts away from line-of-fire of equipment. 1 c. Always carry tools by the handles and/or designated carrier. Ensure sharp-edged tools are sheathed/secure. 1c. Remove any loose jewelry. Avoid wearing loose clothing and/or ensure loose clothing is secure. 1c. Secure all items on the equipment,tighten up any items or features that have potential to shift or break during mobilization. 1d. OVEREXERTION: 1d. Use body positioning and lifting techniques that avoid Muscle strains while muscle strain; keep back straight, lift with legs, turn with lifting/carrying equipment. whole body, keep load close to body, and never reach with a load. 1d. Ensure that loads are balanced. Use assistance (mechanical or additional person)to carry equipment that is either unwieldy or over 50 lbs. le. EXPOSURE: 1e. Inspect area to avoid contact with biological hazards(i.e. Personal injury from poisonous plants, stinging insects,ticks, etc.). exposure to biological and 1e. Wear long sleeved clothes treated with Permethrin, environmental hazards. apply insect repellant containing DEET to exposed skin, and inspect clothes and skin for ticks during and after work. 1 e. Apply sunscreen (SPF 15+)if exposure to sun for 30 minutes or more is expected. 1f. EXPOSURE: 1f. Watch for heat stress symptoms(muscle cramping, Weather related injuries. exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, rapid and shallow breathing). Take breaks in cool places and hydrate as needed. 1f. Watch for cold stress symptoms (severe shivering, slowing of body movement,weakness, stumbling or inability to walk, collapse). Take breaks in warm areas as needed. 1f. Wear clothing appropriate for weather and temperature conditions(e.g., rain jackets, snow pants, multiple layers). 1f. If lightning is observed,wait 30 minutes in a sheltered 1g. EXPOSURE: location (car is acceptable) before resuming work. Personal injury from noise 1g. Wear hearing protection if sound levels exceed 85 dBA hazards. (if you must raise your voice for normal conversation). Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks/steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact-victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught-victim is caught on,caught in or caught between objects;Fall-victim falls to ground or lower level(includes slips and trips);Exertion-excessive strain or stress/ergonomics/lifting techniques;Exposure-inhalation/skin hazards;Energy Source—electricity,pressure,compression/tension. ' Using the first two columns as a guide,decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done-such as"use two persons to lift'. Avoid general statements such as,'be careful'. ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC.