KTI FABRICATION YARD, Snake Island
JSA for Manual Lifting of Heavy Objects
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS: BEFORE MOVING OR LIFTING ANY HEAVY OBJECT, ALWAYS ASSESS ITS WEIGHT IN THE CONTEXT OF YOUR OWN STRENGTH.
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Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Other Safety Equipment/Requirements
Hard Hat [x ] Cotton Gloves [x ] Work vest [ ] Fire Extinguisher [ ] Barricades [ ]
Safety Shoes [x ] Rubber Gloves [ ] Safety Harness [ ] Gas Detector [ ] Tag Out/Lock Out [ ]
Safety Glasses [x ] Leather Gloves [ ] Face Mask [ ] B.A. Set [ ] Cold Work Permit [ ]
Face/Welding Shield [ ] Gauntlets [ ] Ear Protection [ ] Safety Signs [ ] Hot Work Permit [ ]
Goggles [ ] Leather Apron [ ]
TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS
1. Lifting heavy object. Back injury from applying Bend knees to lessen pressure on the lower back.
wrong lifting technique. Use legs as the source of power to lift object.
Solicit the help of others or employ mechanical aids if object is
too heavy to be lifted by one person.
Hand injury from wrong placement Get a secure hold on object
of hand. Wear appropriate hand gloves to aid in a secure grip
Foot injury from dropping heavy Get a secure hold on object.
object Wear appropriate hand gloves to aid in a secure grip.
Wear steel-toed shoes, or similar
2. Moving heavy object. Back injury from twisting body at See above for more information.
the waist.
Slipping on wet or slick floor Evaluate condition of floor along path from origin to destination.
Do not move heavy loads until floor is dry.
Trip and fall from obstructions on Remove obstructions from the walkway and trailing cable.
the walkway.
3. Setting heavy object down. Foot injury from dropping heavy Do not drop object.
object See above for more information.
Pinch point between object and Consider where your fingers are located while setting object
dunnage. down
Back injury from wrong lowering Lower object safely by following reverse order of lifting
technique. techniques.
WORK TEAM DECLARATION:
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the above JSA; I understand my roles and responsibilities and will comply with instructions for the task.
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