Job Safety Analysis - Sample JSA

Step

Hazard

Control

(1) Prepare Surface Using Electric Wire Brush

Vibration white finger

Wear thick gloves
Use vibrating tool no more than 20 minutes at a time and for no more than 2 hours a shift

Paint dust possibly containing lead

Wear a P3 organic vapor mask when disturbing old paint. Wear disposable coveralls. Wash hands thoroughly before eating or smoking. Thorough housekeeping.

Slips trips and falls

Route all electrical cables sensibly to keep walkways and stairs free of hazards.

Sunburn

Wear broad brim and SPF 40+ sun block.

(2) Paint Handrails

Damage to adjacent surfaces from thinners and paint

Use drop sheets

Exposure to fumes from thinners

If poorly ventilated, use P3 organic vapor mask

Paint in eyes

Wear safety goggles when working above shoulder height, safety glasses at other times

Fire

Keep containers of thinners and flammable solvents closed properly and stored in a cool place away from sources of sparks; keep appropriate fire extinguisher in work area

(3) Housekeeping

Slip and trip hazards

Remove waste to bin, tools to store, ensure barriers and signs are in place to denote wet paint.