JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Safety Information for the University of Nevada, Reno

TASK: CONCRETE CHIPPING

TASK
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Chipping Concrete

HAZARDS
Object in eye(s)
Dust in lungs
Dust on skin
Foot injury
Hearing damage
Struck by pneumatic air
hose
Electrocution
Injury to others

Training Requirements:

Concrete Chipping Tool training

PPE Training

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CONTROLS
Wear safety glasses & face shield, keep others away from
chipping operations.
Wear particulate dust mask.
Wear long sleeve shirt. Wash Skin as often as necessary. Wear
gloves.
Wear metatarsal foot protection.
Wear ear protection if noise is > 85 dB.
Ensure that all air hose connections are equipped
with whip checks or have connections wired in
place to prevent accidental disconnection
Check electrical hand tools and extension cords for damage.
Replace or repair as needed
Keep others away from chipping activities with exclusion zone.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

Eye Protection
Dust Mask
metatarsal foot protection
Ear protection if noise is > 85 dB

John A. Braun, CSP

March 3, 2008
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For more information about this JSA, contact the Office of Environment, Health and Safety at University of Nevada, Reno, 1605 Evans Avenue, Reno, Nevada 89557
((775) 784-6478 http://www.ehs.unr.edu/website/