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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
S.No Scope of Activity Hazard Control measures Reques
t by
1) Delivery and 1) injury to persons 1) Provide secure stockpile area for pipes and fittings.
unloading of pipe generally
2) Unload and stack pipes strictly in accordance with the
2) Lifting injury manufacturers’ recommendations
Swinging load 3) Minimize height of pallets / stockpile.
4) Correct manual handling techniques.
5) Use mechanical aids where possible.
6) Maintain control of loads when lifting & moving.
7) Carry pipes close to ground while moving.
2) Secure Site 1) Secure Site 1) Provide the appropriate fencing and/or barricades as per
2) Personal injury site risk assessment.
3) Vehicle Accidents 2) Apply appropriate signage and pedestrian control.
4) Slipping Hazard 3) Devise and implement system for site inspection and
security.
5) Tripping Hazard
4) Ensure security and equipment suitable to minimize vandalism.
6) Falling Hazard
5) Conduct site inspection to ensure access/egress is
7) Ergonomic Hazard
adequate for the task activities.
3) Locate existing 1) Explosion, 1) Use Dial Before You Dig (www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au or
services 2) Electrocution phone 1100).
3) Damage service 2) Check relevant Authority (e.g. power, water, gas, council)
4) Asbestos Hazard records for location of services.
3) If in doubt uses experienced/accredited service locators.
4) When using hand prodders to locate pipes,
5) Prodders must never be driven in to the ground by
hammers or other implements.
6) Confirm location of services by “Pot holing” techniques.
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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
4) Excavate 1) Noise Hazard 1) Operations of plant by Work Cover accredited personnel.
Refer 2) falling Hazard 2) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – hardhat, high
3) Damage to existing visibility vest, hearing protection etc.
surfaces 3) Maintain a safety working area around moving plant.
4) Material spillage 4) Protect surfaces from plant movements.
5) Hit by moving plant 5) Ensure appropriate plant noise control.
6) Electrocution 6) Maintain clean-up equipment on site.
7) Explosion 7) Maintain (specified) appropriate spillage control equipment.
8) rolling objects 8) Employ observer where appropriate
9) Collapse of trench 9) No materials to be placed or stacked near the edge of any
10) Tripping hazard excavation.
11) Inhalation of Dust 10) No load to be placed or moved near the edge of excavation where
it is likely to cause collapse of side of work.
12) Environmental damage
11) No load handling/movement across excavation.
13) Strains and sprains;
injuries such as back 12) No reliable objects stored uphill from excavation
damager 13) Determine location of underground services.
14) Impact on health of 14) If underground power cables are located in the vicinity,
persons generally 15) Exercise extreme care while excavating.
Contaminated soil 16) Consider any restriction on kinds of tools and equipment
that may be required
17) Locate and keep clear of overhead services (3m up to 132kv, 6m
over 132kv up to 330kv).
18) If distances cannot be maintained,
19) plant operator and observer must be trained and assessed as
competent in crane and plant electrical safety.
20) Check Authority records for location of services.
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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
21) If in doubt use experience service locators.
22) When using hand prodders to locate pipes
23) Prodders must never be driven in to the ground by hammers or
other implements. “Pot holing” techniques.
24) Extreme care to be exercised when working near gas mains.
25) No smoking or mobile phone use within defined radius .
26) Maintain good housekeeping
27) Select locations to minimize potential for movement.
28) Stack materials at level below excavation.
29) Appropriate plant chosen for sloping ground.
30) Secure/retain potential falling/rolling objects
31) Support / bench / batter excavation.
32) Keeping safe distance from edge of trench .
33) Materials not to be placed or stacked near the edge of trench.
34) No load to be placed or moved near the edge of trench
where it is likely to cause collapse of the trench.
35) All trenches to have safety barricades when left open for a
period of time.
36) Provide submersible pump to dewater trenches where
ground is water-charged.
37) No load/personnel movement across trench Installation of
shoring system.
38) Where possible backfill trenches Erect 1.8 meter (min)
security fence if open excavation is to be left unattended,
39) Cover open excavation with suitable steel plating if left
unattended.
40) No personnel movement across trench
41) Where trench/conduit is considered to be a confined space,
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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
use accredited trained personnel.
42) No smoking/mobile phone use, avoid sparking secure fill
stockpile.
43) Provide a dedicated area for fill.
44) Watering of material.
45) Provide necessary environmental protection measures.
46) Cover fills when unattended or unable to be watered Manual
handling awareness.
47) Adequate rest periods allowed, job rotation, minimizes repetitious
twisting and shoveling.
5) Materials Checking 1) Defective materials 1) Visual inspection of materials.
2) Storage of Hazardous 2) Refer industrial Standards and Work Cover guidelines used where
Materials appropriate
3) Risk of various injuries 3) Handling and storage to be done according to Materials Safety
and illnesses Data Sheets (MSDS).
4) Storage of Hazardous
Materials
6) Lay bedding 1) Engulfment 1) Control operation of mobile plant by competent person.
2) Inhalation of Dust 2) Watering of material.
3) Control slopes.
4) Delineate earth mounds appropriately.
5) Warning signage.
6) Cover when unattended or unable to be watered.
7) Stringing Pipes 2) Provide secure stockpile area for pipes and fittings.
1) Injury to persons 3) Unload and stack pipes strictly in accordance with the
generally manufacturers’ recommendations (contact manufacturer for
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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
recommendations where necessary).
4) Minimize height of pallets / stockpile.
5) Secure pipes to prevent movement irrespective of slope of
surface, secure pipes to prevent movement
6) Orientate/select position to minimize potential for
movement.
7) Place pipes in secure compound if site left unattended.
8) Minimize waiting time for pipes on site prior to laying.
9) Identify high risk or unsuitable stringing locations in
advance,
10)Ensure availability of sand/gravel bags/pegs/timber or other
suitable materials for retaining or securing pipes.
8) Install pipe and Collapse of trench, falling objects 1) String only sufficient pipes for day’s work.
fittings on bed Electrocution if using power tools in 2) Return all pipes not laid at end of day to secure stockpile
water-charged environment areas
Personal injury 3) Use only maintained equipment fitted with yellow flashing
Lifting injury lights and reversing alarms.
Swinging load 4) Maintain a safe distance from working plant.
Delivery pipe/joint failure may 5) Wear appropriate PPE including high visibility clothing and
cause body injuries hard hat etc.
6) Perimeter fencing where appropriate.
7) Place trained personnel on look-out.
8) Correct manual handling techniques.
9) Use mechanical aids where possible.
10) Maintain control of loads when lifting & moving.
11) Carry pipes close to ground while moving providing
mechanical aid is used.
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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
12) Use only competent person to perform the task.
13) Adequately secure connecting pipes (safety pins for lever
couplings).
14) To prevent joint or pipe section failure, fix brackets close
enough together to prevent excessive movement.
15) Don’t exceed pipe operating pressure, ensure pipe is
correct diameter.
16) Ensure pipe not damaged.
17) Ensure adequate support where a change in direction or
reducer occurs.
18) Pressure for air testing must not exceed 32kPa
9) Set up laser for line Eye injury 1) Use only competent person to perform the task.
and grade 2) Follow manufactures safety guidelines.
3) Erect warning signs.
Cut-in to existing Injury from high pressure 1) Ensure adjacent stop valves are operational / closed.
pipeline Failure of existing pipeline 2) Secure adjacent valves against movement.
under pressure 3) Relieve pressure in system
Reconnecting Injury from high pressure 1) Relieve pressure in system
house services Burns 2) Care with torch and PPE.
Electrocution 3) Earth straps and insulating gloves to be used as services are
used for household earthing.
4) sAlways ensure pipes are cleaned back to bare metal prior to
fitting the bridging straps to ensure a direct electrical contact
between the pipes and the strap.
Restoration of site Inadequate compaction 1) Compaction to specified standard.
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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
Construction refuse
Inadequate re-surfacing 2) Site cleared of debris and refuse. Re-surface appropriately.
High hydraulic/pneumatic 3) Do not leave gaps in turf or leave uneven surface.
pressures
4) Erect fence around hazardous areas until restored and
Injury from high pressures in safe.
pipelines blowouts of plugs
5) Ensure plugs and compressors are installed and secured
against movement.
6) Release air before removing plugs.
7) Clear area of pipe ends being tested
General Activities Inadequate training, consultation, 1) All personnel on-site to be appropriately inducted.
planning and improvisation
Refer WCA Code 2) All personnel on-site to be suitably qualified.
of Practice Fire/Explosion
3) Competent supervision to be provided on-site.
Occupational Misuse of equipment/fire hazards
4) Care to be taken when refueling machinery with petrol to
health and safety Skin cancer, sunburn, eye ensure engines aren’t running and there are no naked
induction training damage flames in the vicinity.
for construction
work Dehydration and dizziness 5) Oxy Acetylene and gas equipment must be used strictly in
Slips and falls accordance with the manufacturer’s safe operating
procedures.
6) All personnel working on the site are to be trained in the
correct operation of the tools and equipment they are using.
7) All tools and equipment are to be serviceable and in safe
condition.
8) All electrical tools are to be fitted with current test tags
9) Fire extinguishers are to be located on site.
10) No work during high fire danger unless dry vegetation is
cleared and/or watered down prior to carrying out hot work
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JSA FOR PIPE LAYING (WATER AND SEWER)
PROJECT - NISSAN (2ASDU)
DATE OF PREPARATION – 20/01/2014
NAME OF THE JSA PREPARATION – R.RAMESH BABU
11) Avoid driving or parking motor vehicles on long dry grass
as the heat generated by the exhaust could start a fire.
12) Protective clothing, sunscreen, flap on hard hat. AS rated
sunglasses
13) Supply adequate drinking water in work area.
14) Provide protection from UV rays.
15) Non-slip safety footwear to be worn on all worksites.
16) Extreme care when working in wet and slippery areas.
17) Personnel should never run on worksite
18) Keep worksite clean and tidy at all times.
19) Materials to be stored in a safe manner
20) All materials to be secured by suitable chocks, sandbags or
other means.
21) All pipes not laid during the course of a day are to be
returned to the stockpile and secured appropriately
22) Store/park plant & equipment off site & in a secure area
