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Job Safety Analysis

JOB DESCRIPTION
TYPES OF WORK
: Oxy Cutting
LOCATION OF WORK: Tank 513
REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
x
x
x

Safety Helmet
Safety Shoes / Boots
Safety Glasses
Face / Welding Shield
Goggles
Life Jackets

Cotton Glove
Rubber Glove
Leather Gloves
Leather Apron
Gauntlets
Dust Mask

Work Vest
Safety Vest
Safety Harness / Belt
Face Mask
Ear Protection
Others (Specify): _________________

OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT / REQUIREMENTS

Fire Extinguisher
Gas Detector
Safety Signs
Barricades
Lifeline

N
o

Activity
( Job Steps )

1.

Work permit
from Client to
be obtained.

Tag Out / Lock Out

Work Permit
Competency Certificate
Respirator
First Aid Equipment

Potential Hazard

Unauthorized
commencement of
works may result in
exposing workers
and or potential to

Control/ Recovery Measures

Authorized lead-operator / in-charge shall ensure obtaining and

maintaining valid work permit.
The worksite supervisor responsible for this activity has to
check the PPE of his staff to ensure that all required items are
available and properly used.

Responsib
le/ Action
By
Leadoperator
Supervisor

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harm or danger

Pre-task
briefing
toolbox talks.

The work force does

not understand the
pre task briefing

therefore does not

understand the

potential dangers
and control
measures to be
implemented. Some
of the workers could
be lacking PPE or
using defective PPE.
Ensure that adequate shaded areas are provided.
Heat stress to the
Provide proper ventilation and drink plenty of water even if
labour working on
this task.
you are not thirst.
Wear loose fitting full length clothing that can breathe.
Markers are not
clearly visible
Ensure that all markers and signage are of a suitable height to be
creating a risk of
clearly seen and sufficient lighting is placed to identify the area
others coming into
at night.
the area.

Set out

boundary
markers for the
work site area.

Break the job

down into
steps.

Inform all workers regarding permit condition before work

starts.
Worksite supervisor shall conduct toolbox talks about nature of
works and associated potential hazards and their essential
precautionary measure.
Follow mobilization schedule and arrange the required
documents to avoid any cause of delay.
Ensure that the pre task briefing is given out in a language
understood by the work force, have it translated.
Ask question regarding the briefing to get feedback from the
staff, this ensures full comprehension.
Issue required appropriate PPE and replace PPE that has signs
of defect.

Identify the hazards

associated with
each step.

Supervisor
Workers

Supervisor
Workers

Supervisor
Specify what action/procedures will be taken to eliminate or
minimise the hazards, the risk of injury/damage, and/or
potential severity factors. Including the measure to be taken to Workers

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Each step
should
accomplish
some major
task and be in a
logical
sequence
Using power

tools

Drills

Authorised
Personnel

Noise
Vibration
Dust
Electrical hazards.

Using hand
tools
Screw driver
Scrapper
Hammer

Cuts
Tears sprains

Position oxy
acetylene
equipment and
materials for
use.

Manually Handling,
potential sprain
and strain injuries
Slip, trip and fall.
Cylinders falling
over, potential
projectile and/or
explosion

ensure the proposed control

Examine each to
find possibilities
that could lead top
an accident

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Ensure all tools are appropriately guarded and electrical
appliances are protected by means of a residual current
device.
Ensure all extension leads are in a safe condition with plugs
and connections
Use tools in a manner that will not cause jamming or seizing.
Wear appropriate PPE.
Immediately inform supervisor or in-charge to get first aid if
there cut/tears sprains.

Supervisor

Park work vehicle and deliver materials as close as

possible to the work area to reduce the travel distance to
carry the equipment / materials.
When lifting, keep the object as close to the body as
possible, bend with your knees, rather than your back and
keep your back straight.
Organise mechanical lifting aids (crane, forklift, trolley,
hand jack, etc) to be available for handling heavy and/or
awkward materials.
Seek assistance and utilize share lifting when handling
heavy and/or awkward materials.

Supervisor

Workers

Supervisor
Workers

Workers
Authorised
Personnel

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Lighting and
adjusting of
flame

Cut steel
materials

Burns

Burns
Fire

Ensure the travel path and set down area is clear of slip
and trip hazards.
Avoid laying hoses across walkways to prevent trip hazards
to other site workers.
All cylinders (empty and full) must be secured at all times
to prevent them from moving and falling over.
Only use appropriate flint to light torch.
Adjust acetylene first, and then adjust the oxygen to suit.

Ensure appropriate PPE is worn, including a welding shield,

leather gauntlets, steel capped boots, long sleeved cotton
shirt and long pants.
Ensure there are no workers below the work area. If workers
do enter the area below, work is to stop immediately. If
necessary, the area below should be barricaded and warning
signs displayed.
Erect signs CAUTION OXY CUTTING IN PROGRESS or have a
designated Spotter available for short term activities at the
entrances to the welding work area.
Care is needed when handling hot materials to prevent the
risk of burns.
Where practical, a water supply should be available to cool
cut steel.
Be aware of other workers in the area and ensure they are not
at risk of burns.
Where required, a Hot Work Permit must be completed prior
to Oxy/Acetylene work.

Supervisor
Workers
Authorised
Personnel
Supervisor
Workers
Authorised
Personnel

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1
0

Shut down,
clean area and
pack up
equipment

Burns

1
2

Work during
extreme
weather/
climate
conditions.

Over exposure to
heat

Move or cover any combustible materials or flammable

substances clear of the work area.
Ensure a suitable fire extinguisher is available in the
immediate area.
The work area should be inspected 1 hour after finishing to
identify any smoldering embers.

Always turn off acetylene first, then the oxygen, ensure hoses
are drained of all gas.
When finished, both cylinder regulators must be turned off
and hoses, hand piece and torch tips inspected for damage.
Cylinders must always be securely stored to prevent them
from moving during storage and transportation.
Any waste materials cleaned up and placed in the bin.
Any after work requirements as specified in the Hot Work
Permit must be completed prior to leaving the work area.
Become acclimated to the heat gradually before working in hot
temperatures for a long time;
Ensure 100% availability of cold water and always drink plenty
of cool water;
Wear hats and sunglasses to help stay cool;
Take frequent breaks in a cool place, if possible;
Wear loose clothing that allows the skin to breathe, such as
cotton;
Protect your skin from the sun. Keep as much of it covered with
clothing as possible. Wearing long-sleeved shirts will help;
Field supervision/ supervisor shall closely monitor the condition
of workers, intervene as the need arises.

Supervisor
Workers
Authorised
Personnel

Supervisor
Workers

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Prepared By :
2016
Contractor / Contractor Representative
Jayammohan Balachandaram

Reviewed By :
Lead-operator / In-charge

Date : 28 March