Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Activity/Work Task: ADA Ramp installation

Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code)

Project Location: Ft McNair
Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number: W912DR20C0055 Probability
Frequen
Date Prepared: Severity t Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Yug Dobariya Catastrophic E E H H M
APM Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): Jeff Barhorst Marginal H M M L L
Superintendent Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review
Comments, etc.) Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or
accident and identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or RAC Chart
Unlikely.
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or E = Extremely High Risk
accident did occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical,
Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for M = Moderate Risk
each “Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the
top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC

Excavation and Backfilling Please go through attached approved as noted AHA (T# 01 35 26-41).
 Rebar and Concrete
Please go through attached approved as noted AHA (T #01 35 26-29.1).
Installation

Building/facility concerns of Access and Egress •Do not block electrical panels, doorways, stairwells, entrances,
exits, fire pull boxes, fire extinguishers, gas bottles, or any other
laboratory apparatus with tools or materials.
•In the event something needs to be blocked, contact the
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building manager and job supervisor so appropriate measures
can be taken

•Use proper lifting guidelines and be aware of surrounding

areas, un-even surfaces.

If loads are awkward, too heavy, high traffic areas, two (2) men
are required for carrying loads 10’ or greater. Only secure stable
loads may be transported by hand truck or dollies. Do not
Mobilization of equipment and exceed capacity. Use multiple persons to transport large or
lumber to install ADA wooden Injury from lifting, carrying, possible trip and fall,
heavy loads and use spotter.
ramp
Walking/working surfaces training for working around uneven,
wet and slippery surfaces (includes warning to others of slippery
surfaces); use cord cover and out of traffic L
areas.

Use proper lifting techniques; Ergonomic

training; use dolly/cart
Periodic lifting/climbing/bending/stooping

Rest and rotate workers. Using safer work practices. Wear

gloves and other protective clothing
Repetitive Tasks, Splinters

Grip the object firmly. Do not pinch object between your

Crush Injury M
thumb and forefinger. Wear gloves to improve grip
 Use proper lifting techniques:
o Warm up to minimize chance of pulled/strained muscles.
o Consider wearing an velcro abdominal/back support
o Stand close to load with feet apart.
o Bend knees, keeping back straight as possible.
o Firmly grip under the load.
o Lift with the legs, arms and shoulders, in a gradual and
smooth motion. Do not rely on back and stomach muscles.
o When lifting to or from an elevated surface such as table or
Performing the Lift of wood shelf, slide
member. the object to the edge of the surface and lift properly.
Back Injury, Slips, Falls. o Keep load close to body. M
o Avoid twisting motions
o Don't try to lift too much weight
o Ask for assistance with heavy/cumbersome objects.
o Use a mechanical device such as handtrucks or wheelbarrows
for heavy objects.
o Don't let load block your vision.
o Face the spot where load is to be placed.
o While keeping back as straight as possible, lower load by
bending knees.
o Avoid placing heavy and unwieldy objects overhead.
o Watch hands and feet when lifting and lowering objects.

In addition to using proper lifting techniques it is important to

communicate with your others to coordinate lifting, moving, and
lowering objects with prearranged signals (on the count of
Injuring back and hands, falls, slips, Strains and sprains three). Use M
correct lifting techniques.
Get assistance when lifting heavy loads.
Use good judgement to assess manageable loads.
Lifting wood member with a
make sure verticle wood members are well secured with before
partner, if it is too heavy.
fixing diagonal bracing and battens. Proper PPE kit will be wore
all time. 1) Head protection: Use safety helmet or hard hat. 2)
Foot Protection: safety shoes with steel toe cap covering and
Injuries from falling wood member, hand injuries, leg injuries, steel sole should be worn. 3) Protective Clothing: reflected vests
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should be worn. 4) Eyes and Face Protections: Googles must
be worn. 5) Hand Protection: safety gloves should be worn. 6)
Hearing Protection: Wear hearing protection such as
earplugs/earmuffs. 7) Safety belts: if site workers are working
above 2 meter, use safety belts.

o Wear lug sole boots

o Watch step
Maintaining footing when o Don't get in a hurry
Slipping or tripping M
carrying heavy objects o Step over logs not on them, ensure footing is firm and stable.
o Extra care must be exercised on steep slopes with cut brush.
o Clear a place for footing first.

Do not twist. Use your feet to turn your body.

Back Injury -Carry the load as close to your body as possible. M
-Keep your back straight.
Moving the Load

Take precautions to prevent bruising or crushing hands

Crush Injury L
or arms in narrow passageways.

Keep your back straight.

-Tighten your abdomen.
Back Injury M
-Bend at the knees.
-Keep the load close to your body.
Lowering the Load

Protect your fingers and hands from pinching and scraping.

Crush Injury -In tight places, set the load down close to the final location and L
slide it into place
 Pace yourself. Take breaks. Perform a reverse stretch. That
Multiple Lifting/Moving Heavy means stretch in the opposite direction of the work you are
Fatigue. Repetitive Motion Injury. L
Loads doing. Reverse stretches help the body to return to neutral
posture.

Use eye protection as needed. Keep tools used for cutting,

sharp at all times. Never use screwdrivers as chisels or pry bars.
Hand tools to install wood
Hand, eye injuries Never use cheaters, get a larger tool if needed. Never alter a M
connectors (if needed)
tool. If metal chisel is mushroomed, do not use until it is ground
down. Use tools only for the intended use.

Never remove ground prong from tools or cords so it will work in

receptacles that have no ground. Repair or replace frayed or
damaged cord prior to using. Never use power tools while
standing on wet or dampened surfaces. Never bypass safety
Hand-held power tools (Screw devices or work with tools where guards are not operable. Use
Hand, eye, ear, shock injuries M
Gun) to install wood connectors. two hands on power tools designed for two hand operations.
Use sharp bits and blades. Use tools only for use they were
intended. Use no tools until you have been trained in its proper
use and understand the safety rules of that particular tool. Use
eye and ear protection as needed.

Never use tools with inoperable or bypassed, safety features.

Never shoot nail guns while any part of your body or anyone is
in line of fire. Never use an air tool with the pressure set above
Air powered nailer (if needed) Eye and puncture injuries L
its safe operating capacity. Use safety glasses or goggles. Use
no air tool until you have been trained in its use and have read
and understood its operating and safety manual.
Hand Saw Operation to make the a) Eye injury/irritation from dust and debris discharged during a) Wear safety glasses or face shield--b) Start cut carefully and
wood member in appropriate size. sawing--b) Personal injury due to improper sawing technique--c) slowly to prevent blade from jumping. Pull upward until blade
Personal injury due to defective or damaged saw and/or blade-- bites. Start with partial cut, then set saw at proper angle. Apply
d) Personal injury from incorrect maintenance, installation or pressure on the down stroke only. Use entire length of blade in
using wrong saw and/or blade for intended task--e) Hand/finger each cutting stroke. Hold workpiece being cut firmly in place.
laceration or amputation from contact with saw blade--f) Foot Use a co-worker, a supporting bench or vise to secure and/or
injury from cut off stock falling--g) Personal injury from saw support workpiece if required.--c) Visually inspect saw and blade
blade overheating and breaking. before each use. Never use saws with bent, buckled, twisted or
cracked blades. --d) Select and use a saw and blade according M
to its intended use. Ensure saw blade is secure and installed
with the teeth pointing forward. Keep saws sharp, clean and
oiled.--e) Keep hand/fingers at a safe distance from cutting line--
f) Wear safety footwear. Use a support bench or get
assistance from a co-worker to catch cut off stock--g) Use
machine oil on blade if necessary.

Insure all guards are in place. Insure blade is sharp and set at
proper depth. Turn dust collection system on, if provided. Use
pus sticks when working in close proximity to saw blade. If
noise level is high, use ear protection. Wear a dust mask if dust
collection is not provided. Use proper blades for material being
Hand, eye, ear and lung injuries, Hearing loss M
cut. Use support system when working with long materials. Turn
Power saw operation to make the machinery off when not in use. Use no tools until you have been
wood member in appropriate size. trained in its proper use and have read and understood its
operating safety manual.h) Wear hearing protection such as
earplugs/earmuffs.

Check and tag power tools and cablesregularly.

Electric shock Keep leads away from wet areas. Wear shoes made up of H
rubber. Wear rubber hand gloves.

All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and

disposed of. Dispose of treated wood by ordinary trash
Disposal of wood and wood collection. Do not burn in open fires or in stoves, fireplaces or
Improper disposal and cleanup of CCA treated wood. M
scraps, cleanup. residential boilers because toxic chemicals may be produced as
part of the smoke and ashes. Sweeping up of sawdust should
be performed while wearing PPE.
 Do not use treated wood where the preservative may become a
component of food or animal feed (mulch, counter tops,
beehives, containers for storing animal feed, etc.). Only treated
Use of treated wood Improper use of CCA treated wood. wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be M
used for patios, decks and walkways. Do not use treated wood
where it may come in to direct or indirect contact with drinking
water except for uses involving incidental contact.

Installing anchors: Ensure work area is clearly labeled with Signage stating “Laser
Using wedge anchors , All in Use”. Lasers shall be less than 0.5 watts. Only necessary
Risk of exposure to a laser light M
Threads and Bolts, Tie Downs or personnel in room while laser is operated by qualified personnel
Powder Actuated Tool only. Laser level will be turned off when not in use.

Never remove ground prong from tools or cords so it will work in

receptacles that have no ground. Repair or replace frayed or
damaged cord prior to using. Never use power tools while
standing on wet or dampened surfaces. Never bypass safety
Installation of prefabricated devices or work with tools where guards are not operable. Use
Hand, eye, ear, shock injuries M
Handrail. (Hand Held Power Tool) two hands on power tools designed for two hand operations.
Use sharp bits and blades. Use tools only for use they were
intended. Use no tools until you have been trained in its proper
use and understand the safety rules of that particular tool. Use
eye and ear protection as needed.

Training Requirements/Competent or Qualified Personnel

Equipment to be Used Inspection Requirements
name(s)
Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw, Screw Competent/Qualified Personnel: Inspect Guards and Cords Daily
Gun, Air Nailer (if needed).
OSHA Construction Safety & Health, First Aid, CPR, Power Inspect First Aid Kits Monthly
Actuated Tools,
Power Cords
 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: Excavation and Backfill Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: Ft McNair, Washington DC Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number: W912DR20C0055 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 03/09/22 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Yug Dobariya, APM Catastrophic E E H H M
Prepared by (Name):
Critical E H H M L
Marginal H M M L L
Prafulkumar Patel, PM
Reviewed by (Name):
Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.) Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine
RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident,
near miss, or accident and identified as: Frequent, RAC Chart
Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely.
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near E = Extremely High
miss, or accident did occur and identified as: Risk
Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, M = Moderate Risk
or L for each “Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall
highest RAC at the top of AHA.
L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
1. Arrive on site 1. 1a Meet with foreman before the start of every shift for safety talks L
a. Site Orientation with Foreman 1b,c All construction vehicles, heavy equipment, and dump trucks must have a
b. Struck By functioning backup alarms. All employees should stay clear of moving equipment and
c. Crush Points trucks by 15 feet. Spotters will be available to vehicles that need to back into position.
d. Foreign Objects in eyes A spotter is to make eye-contact with operator from more than 30 feet if verbal
communication is necessary. No one is to be in the “swing area”.
1d PPE required at all times while on site (Class 3 safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses,
steel toe boots, and gloves (ANSI Level1).

EM385-1-1 Code: Par Code: 05.A, B, C, D, E, F

2 . Exposure to Hot / Cold weather a. Dehydration / Hyperthermia 2a Wear appropriate clothing for hot or cold weather. L
Sun block, Drink at least ½ liter of water an hour and take scheduled breaks or
break as needed
EM385-1-1 Code: 06.j
3 Severe Weather Thunder/lightning storms 3a Severe Weather L
Tornados An “area of retreat” shall be established and all employees must be informed
Hurricanes where this location shall be.
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If warnings have been issued or if there are indications that severe weather is in
the vicinity of the project, weather conditions will be monitored
If it is determined by SSHO that severe weather will impact the project either by
monitoring the weather station and radar or by natural indications (i.e. lightning
strikes), the project shall be shut down and all employees and personnel shall
relocate to the “area of retreat” until it is determined that a threat of severe
weather no longer exists.

EM385-1-1 Code: 06.j

4 Site Preparation a. Slips/Trips/Falls 4a. Watch for any loose debris or uneven surfaces that could cause you to twist your L
b. Back Strains ankle. If rain should occur, clean equipment steps which could cause slippery
c. Pinch Points conditions.
4b. Stretch first. Use following lifting techniques, Bend knees, keep back straight, keep
the load close to your body. If over 40lbs, get help.
4c. Watch hand placement at all times. Position hand where fingers will not get caught
100% gloves (level 1 cut resistant)

EM385-1-1 Code: 24.A.07, 14.A.04, 05.A.08

5 Entering / Exiting Job Site A. Potential to be hit by Additional equipment 5a,b Have Spotters or ATSSA Certified Flaggers wearing PPE (Hardhat, safety L
traffic or pedestrian glasses, safety vest (class 3 only) in place to direct traffic and pedestrians, use signage
b. Struck by equipment on site where required or Trained Equipment Operators.

EM385-1-1 Code: 08.A-C, 05.A,B,C,D,E,F

6 Backfill a. Slips, Trips, Falls a Watch for any loose debris or uneven surfaces that could cause you to twist your L
b. Vibration ankle. If rain should occur, clean equipment steps which could cause slippery
conditions.
b. Rotate compaction tasks to minimize worker exposure to equipment
vibration
EM385-1-1 Code: 24.A.07

a. Overall excavation and trenching risks a An Excavation Competent Person (CP) shall be assigned. L
7 Excavation b. Open Excavation Excavations, spoil piles and surrounding work areas shall be inspected daily or as
needed by the CP.
All surface encumbrances shall be removed or supported.
Soil type shall be classified by the CP. If no soil testing is performed, the soil shall be
classified as type “C”.
No work shall be permitted in an excavation if it has standing water, and water will be
removed from outside of the excavation and monitored by CP.
A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench
excavations that are 4 feet or more in depth no greater than 25 feet apart.
Support systems such as shoring, bracing, or underpinning shall be provided to ensure
the stability of structures.
b. All excavated area to be backfilled at end of the day.
Any remaining open excavated area needs to be covered with plywood or appropriate
material.
Any covered area should be marked with orange construction fence.
Activity Hazard Analysis (cont.) Page 3

Training Requirements/Competent or
Equipment to be Used Qualified Personnel Name(s) Inspection Requirements
Hand Tools (list all): Training: • All equipment listed - daily inspections for defects.
• Review AHA • Inspect all cords and power tools before each use.
Rake, Shovels • Weekly Toolbox Safety Talks • Inspect ladders before each use.
• Fire Extinguisher Use • Inspect all equipment (i.e. lifts, work platforms, etc.) for slippery surfaces.
Hand Tool training • Daily housekeeping of work and staging areas.

Equipment (list all): Competent Person for Fall Protection • All equipment listed - daily inspections for defects.
1. Pick up / Dump Truck Person designated by the employer to be responsible for the • Inspect all cords and power tools before each use.
2. Cut Saw immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the fall • Inspect ladders before each use.
3. Fire Extinguishers protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience • Inspect all equipment (i.e. lifts, work platforms, etc.) for slippery surfaces.
in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of
• Daily housekeeping of work and staging areas.
identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall
hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective
measures with regard to such hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): PPE Safety and Why we wear it, Policy and Fines Training Daily inspection of all PPE. Damaged PPE shall be taken out of service immediately.
• Long Pants
• Shirt with Sleeves
• Hard Hat
• Steel Toe Work Boots
• Safety Glasses
• High Visibility Safety Vest
• Hearing Protection

Competent or Qualified Personnel

name(s)

1. (Superintendent) : Christobal Turcious OSHA 40 Operation Safety Orientation,

 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: Concrete & Rebar
Installation

Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code)

Project Location: Ft McNair
Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number: W912DR20C0055 Probability
Frequen
Date Prepared: 2/21/2022 Severity t Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Vatsal Lakkad Catastrophic E E H H M
APM Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): Praful Patel Marginal H M M L L
PM Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review
Comments, etc.) Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or
accident and identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom RAC Chart
or Unlikely.
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or E = Extremely High Risk
accident did occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical,
Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for M = Moderate Risk
each “Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the
top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
2. Setup site to form and pour Spains/strains, Struck-by/crushed by, Site specific hazards Inspect all cordsets on tools and equipment for damage. Team
concrete lift any material, tools or equipment as needed. Setup safe
access and barricade for concrete trucks.
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3. Install forms, and Rebar Strains, Cuts/Punctures, Slips/Trips/Falls, Re-bar Protection, Use legs to lift. Do not bend at the waist, team lift if needed.
Flying Particles. Use proper Hand placement on rebar to avoid pinching when
installing rebar. Use leather gloves when handling rebar and
tie-wire. Avoid Pinch points. Wear gloves to protect from cuts.
Properly dispose of unusable material. Cover re-bar to avoid
tripping where access is necessary. Wire mesh will be installed
on top of rebar to minimize trips and falls. Apply re-bar caps to
protect protruding ends of re-bar that extend up to 42”
vertically. Utilize proper PPE during re-bar cutting operations
including safety glasses and face shield. Goggles may be M
utilized in conjunction with face shields. Spark producing
operations must be performed in a designated area with a fire
extinguisher and trained fire watch that is visibly identifiable.
Additional precautions may be necessary for spark producing
operations. Fire watches are to be trained and have no other
duties. They must stay within the area for 30 minutes after the
last spark is produced.

4. Cast in place concrete Chemical/ Concrete Burns, Strains/Sprains, Struck Use gloves, safety glasses/face shields and wash off
by/Crushed by splattered concrete asap with fresh water. Use power screet
whenever possible to eliminate constant bending and pulling
motion required by hand screed. Use chute man to swing
concrete chute back and forth and signal concrete truck driver.
Chute man needs to commute with rest of crew when moving
chutes or repositioning trucks. Use a spotter for concrete
trucks and all vehicles in tight or congested areas. Inspect M
work area, move material that may cuase trips prior to
performing work. Use mesh over rebar to cover holes
produced by rebar. exposed mesh will be trip hazards until
concrete placed. keep mesh ends tied down. secure a fresh
water source or use neutralizing solution.

4. Secure tools Slips, trips and falls Inspect work/staging area. Lock equipment and place tools in
a proper container such as a gang box. M

5. Clean up Slips, trips and falls Inspect work area, move material that may cause trips prior to
performing work. Use proper lifting techniques. L

Training Requirements/Competent or Qualified Personnel

Equipment to be Used Inspection Requirements
name(s)
Hammers, Hand Tools, Shovel, Competent/Qualified Personnel: Inspect Guards and Cords Daily
OSHA Construction Safety & Health, First Aid, CPR, Power Inspect First Aid Kits Monthly
Actuated Tools,
Power Cords