ACTIVITY WISE POSSIBLE CONTROLS FOR JSA

Activity Risk or Associated Hazards Possible Outcome Possible Controls Required

1- Fall protection devices such as harnesses shall be worn by all personnel .

2- Safety equipment shall be checked before use.

3- All personnel shall ensure that they are capable of undertaking the task, both physically and
mentally and do not work outside their own capabilities - as this may put both themselves and others in
danger.

4- Suitable breaks shall be taken as and when required depending upon the nature of task.

5- Report any sign of dizziness , vertigo immediately to the Supervisor in case of height phobia.
Fall from height, Physical Stress,
Work at height Height Phobia, Fall of work tools Physical injuries, property damage
6- All floor, grating or roof openings within a building or other structure during the course of
, unguarded walkways etc.
construction, alterations or repairing shall be closed with rigid covers (e.g. planks, concrete, metal
etc.), fenced on all sides by a standard railing and toe-board and safety notices placed.

7- Every open-sided floor or platform 1.8 meters or more; above adjacent floor or ground level must be
guarded by standard guardrail and toe board.

8- Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms or runways above or adjacent to

dangerous equipment must be guarded.

9- Crossing over the open trenches shall be designed & constructed appropriately with proper hand
rails & guardrails

1- If possible Trolleys or wheelbarrows shall be used.

2- For heavy loads lifting; equipment shall be used to load / unload materials from vehicle.
Unsafe Loading / unloading 3- When lifting a load along with another person(s), communication with the other person(s) must be
material, Poor coordination, Physical injuries, property damage maintained before lowering the load.
Material handling Strain.
4- For lifting heavy loads assistance shall be taken.
(Manual) by workers
5- Do not twist your body while carrying a heavy load.
6- Appropriate PPE shall be used.
Sharp edges of material Physical injuries. 7- Required rigging PPE shall be used.
1- Based on requirement additional personnel must be utilized for manual handling.
Slips & falls due to imbalance Physical injuries.
2- Ensure walkways and Passageways are kept clear.
Incorrect information on
Physical injuries, Property damage 1- Work Permit system shall be followed and refresher shall be conducted.
permit/clearance
2- Attention shall be paid on uneven terrain structure.
Poor Ground conditions Property damage, Physical injuries. 3- Work Permit system shall be followed..
4- Site safety rules shall be followed
1- Work Permit system shall be followed
2- Ensure lifting equipment (appliances and accessories) has valid certification.
Defective / UN certified lifting 3- Ensure that lifting accessories are correctly color coded
Lifting (Material Property damage, Physical injuries.
equipment 4- Inspect equipment prior to use.
Handling - 5- Ensure equipment is regularly maintained
Mechanical)
6- Ensure only approved lifting equipment is being used.
1- Only Certified operators shall operate equipment.
2- Supervisor shall ensure that maintenance of lifting equipment / lifting gears is being done regularly.
3- Lifting plan shall be prepared and followed prior to lifting of equipment / objects.
Improper lifting , Pinching Physical injuries, property damage
4- Surrounding area shall be barricaded wherever lifting activity is going to be done.
5- Check for the environmental conditions prior to lift.
6- Keep all emergency sources ready
7- Follow manufacturer’s instruction.
1-Work permit system shall be followed
2- Have a clear understanding of work to be performed and location
3- Use all the emergency equipment’s mentioned in the work permit.
4- Maintain entry / exit log.
Incorrect information on permit / 5- Place a Standby Person near to confined space to maintain contact with the entrant and record
clearance , Dizziness, poor Physical injuries, Property damage entry / exit.
communication
6- Effective means of communication shall be established and maintained between personnel in the
confined space and the standby man.
7- Communication shall be visual, voice or a signal line.
8- Keep emergency sources ready
9- Train all the personnel involved in confined Space.
1- Maintain training by location and wind direction.
2- If monitor/gas detector warning actuates leave area and use a predetermined escape route across
Flammable or toxic
Health Issues, Burns , fatalities wind.
environment / Un-consciousness
3- Ensure the confined space has sufficient oxygen for normal breathing.
4- Use Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) if needed.

Working in Confined
space
 1- Ensure suitable lights are being used for additional illumination working in confined space or as
appropriate.
Working in Confined 2- Ensure safe illumination suitable as per hazardous area classification.
space
Dark / Insufficient Illumination Property damage, Physical injuries 3- Have adequate lighting to ensure the area is sufficiently illuminated at all time.
4- Natural light is preferred because of access restrictions.
5- Sufficient ventilation and air circulation inside confined space is provided whenever required.

1- Trained Standby man and Rescue Team shall be assigned.

2- An emergency response plan shall be drawn up and well understood by all role players of the
rescue team. Standby man shall call immediately to the rescue team in case of confined space
emergencies
Improper emergency Equipment
Health issues 3- Instruct the employees not to attempt any rescue operation if they see any person collapsed in the
/ Rescue team
confined space or no communication from the employees working in the confined space unless they
know the real situation (Risks and Hazards) and properly protected against the hazards. Call
immediately the assigned rescue team.
4- Instruct the employees that they should not take any step in emotions to save their friends /
colleagues during confined space emergencies. Ask them to call immediately to the emergency rescue
team.
5- Instruct the employees to remember emergency contact numbers of the rescue team
1- Prior to work it is ensured that the cutting torch, hoses & gas cylinders are free from defect.
2- The equipment and tools are adequately grounded to prevent accumulation of electrostatic charges.
Defective Tools / Equipment Physical injuries, burns, property damage
3- Maintenance/Inspection of equipment is done regularly.
4- Required PPE is used as marked on PTW.

5-Isolation of equipment shall be done from all source of energy when not in use.
Property damage, Physical injuries,
Fire & Explosion 6- Work location must be shielded prior to work.
environmental issues
7- Working areas shall be kept clean with no combustible material exists at work site.
8- Fire extinguishers & fire hoses at work areas shall be kept ready.
9- Basic Firefighting & first aid training must be provided to staff.
Gas Cutting 10- Required PPE is provided.
Heat Radiation Health Issues
11- Periodic Rest is being provided.
12- Work location shall be shielded by use of fire blankets prior to work.
13- Ensure fire extinguishers are available at work place.
14- Firefighting & first aid training is provided.
15- Isolation valve of cylinder must be kept closed when not in use.
Falling Sparks/ Spatters Burns, Property damage. 16- Ensure fire extinguishers are available at work place.
17- Firefighting & first aid training is provided.
18- Appropriate PPE is used.
19- Keep Cylinders safely at least 5 meters away from the work location.
20- Ensure flash back arrestors installed at cylinders and torches.
21- Ensure proper wind up & housekeeping is being done at worksite.
Scattered Material Physical injuries
22- The accessories (torch, hoses & cylinders) not in use are disconnected and stored separately.

Falling Sparks. Eye injury 1-Face shield, goggles must be used

Hot material Burn injuries. 2- Ensure Required PPE is Provided e.g. heat resistant gloves / leather gloves
3- Required PPE is provided.
Slip of grinding machine Physical injury
4- Ensure Grinding machine has appropriate guarding system e.g. dead man switch etc.
Grinding / Metal 5- Grinding wheels must inspected and wheels are removed if expired or damaged and only approved
cutting by cutter and certified wheels shall be procured.
Breakage of grinding wheel Physical Injury.
grinder 6- Grinding machine has appropriate guarding system, locks etc.
7- Required PPE is provided.
8- M/C & wire condition is monitored.
Electricity (Voltage) Electrocution, burns, electric shock.
9- Ensure ELCB Is installed.
10- Ensure maintenance of equipment is being done regularly.
11- Duration and intensity of exposure to noise shall be monitored.
High Noise Hearing impairment, deafness
12- Appropriate work schedules with adequate rest period must be maintained.
13- Proper PPE’s (Ear Plugs or Ear Muffs) must be used.
1- Ensure required PPE is being used.
2- Ensure the gas Welding equipment (blowpipe, hoses, oxy-acetylene cylinders, pressure gauge) are
Defective Tools / Equipment Physical injuries, Property damage
free from defect.
3- Supervisor shall ensure that maintenance is being done regularly.

4- Fire extinguishers & fire hoses are kept ready prior to work.
Property damage, Physical injuries,
Fire & Explosion 5- Isolation of equipment is done from all source of energy when not in use.
environmental issues
6- Ensure work location is being shielded.
7- Areas to be kept clean with no combustible material exists at work site.
8- Fire fighting team shall be informed about the activity.

Welding
 Welding fumes (Hazardous 9-Proper ventilation and fume extraction equipment in case of welding inside an enclosure is provided
Health Issues
Gasses)
10- Required PPE is provided.
Welding Radiation from Welding Flame /
Eye injuries 11- Wear the required PPE (Long Sleeve Coverall, apron, safety Goggle, face shield etc.)
Rays (Flash Eye)
12- Work location shall be shielded with blanket while work is in process.
Falling Spatters Physical injuries, property damage 13- Ensure fire extinguishers are available at work place
14- Ensure firefighting & first aid training is provided.
15- Equipment & wire condition is monitored.
Electricity Electrocution, burns, electric shock.
16- Welding equipment is grounded.
Property damage, burns, environmental
Flash Back Fire 17- It is ensured that the flash back arrestor is in place between oxy-acetylene hose & gas regulator.
issues

18- Ensure proper wind up & housekeeping at worksite.

Property damage, Physical injuries,
Scattered Material
environmental issues 19- Ensure the accessories (regulator, blowpipe, hose, isolation valve, and gauge) not in use &
disconnected from gas cylinder and stored separately.
20- Walk ways and staircases are kept clear of materials, equipment’s and other items.

1- Work permit system shall be followed.

Incorrect information on permit Physical injuries, Property damage
2- Have a clear understanding of work to be performed and location.
3- Attention to be paid on uneven terrain structure.
4- Conduct a toolbox talk prior to work.
Ground conditions Physical injuries, Property damage
5- Site safety rules shall be followed.
6- Install Mud sills and planks where needed.
7- PFL Plant site rules shall be followed.
8- All loads transported in a pick-up (or utility) truck or other cargo vehicle is securely fastened and not
exceeding the manufacturer’s specifications and legal limits for the vehicles
Improper Transportation Physical injuries, Property damage 9- Shut off the engine and hand brake shall be applied when leaving the vehicle.
10- The driver must leave his vehicle and not return to it until the loading / unloading activity is
complete.
11- Ensure that sub-contractors shall follow traffic Rules & Regulation.
12-If possible Trolleys or wheelbarrows shall be used
13- When lifting a load along with another person(s), communication with the other person(s) is
Material Handling (Manual) Physical injuries, Property damage maintained before lowering the load.
Scaffolding (Erection) 13- Barricade the area as required.
14- Appropriate PPE is being used

Dropping tools & scaffold 15- Hoists must be used for lifting and dropping the loads.
Physical injuries, Property damage
components, clips
16-It is ensured that tools belts are in good condition and are capable of securing tools.
17-Inspection for all stages is being done before use and certified by AE/ Designate FM
Scaffold Collapse Physical injuries, Property damage 18- Graded wood is used
19- Required PPE is used
20- Inspect Scaffold prior to Handover for secure access, boards are adequate and any lapboard or
Unstable scaffold Physical injuries, Property damage plies are secured
21- Ensure scaffolding tag is secured to scaffold and is dated, signed off by qualified person.
22-The scaffold tag must indicate the maximum load that it can bear.
23- The scaffold shall be inspected, certified & tagged by the competent person confirming its stability
Weak / Damaged Scaffold Physical injuries, Property damage & suitability.
24- The scaffolding shall be inspected at least weekly for any damage due to weather condition (rain,
high wind etc.) or other unsafe conditions.
25- In case of any modification, addition in the scaffold, it shall be re-inspected & certified by
Modified Scaffold Physical injuries, Property damage
competent person.
Unauthorized Removal of
Physical injuries, Property damage 1- Work permit system shall be followed.
scaffolding

2- Work permit system shall be followed.

Incorrect information on permit Physical injuries, Property damage
3- Have a clear understanding of work to be performed and location.
Scaffolding Fall of objects / Tools Physical injuries, Property damage 4-Take proper care while dismantling the scaffold to prevent fall of scaffold parts.
(Dismantling) 5- Inspect the scaffold for its stability & support before removing in sequence.
Unstable Scaffold Physical injuries, Property damage
6- Required PPE shall be used.
7- Remove safely the load / equipment / tools from the scaffold before dismantling the scaffold.
Loaded Scaffolding Physical injuries, Property damage
8- Required PPE shall be used
Unauthorized person Physical injuries, Property damage 9- Only authorized person shall remove the scaffold under the supervision of certified supervisor

1- Work Permit system shall be followed.

Incorrect information on permit Physical injuries, Property damage
2- Have a clear understanding of work to be performed and location.
3- If possible Trolleys or wheelbarrows are used
4- When lifting a load along with another person(s), communication with the other person(s) is
Material Handling (Manual) Property damage, Physical injuries maintained before lowering the load.
5-Lifting of heavy load shall be avoided.
 Material Handling (Manual) Property damage, Physical injuries

6-Appropriate PPE shall be provided

7-Inspection shall be done for the equipment / tool that shall be used for painting (such as Spray Paint
Gun, Hoses, pump etc.) prior to work.
Defective Tools / Equipment
Property damage, Physical injuries. 8- The equipment and tools are grounded to prevent electricity hazards.
(Spray Paint Gun, Hoses, pump)
9- Maintenance is done regularly.
10- Required PPE is being used
11- Required PPE's shall be provided.
12- Required PPE is provided.
Harmful vapors Health issues
13- Obtain MSDS for the paint as well as thinner and follow the safety measures.
Painting
14- Ensure proper ventilation of the area.

15- Suitable fire extinguishers are kept ready.

16- Isolation of equipment's must be done from all source of energy when not in use.
Property damage, Physical injuries, *
Fire & Explosion
environmental issues 18- Store paint & thinners in safe & designated location away from source of ignition
19- Do not leave unattended the Spray Paint Gun & Hose with on condition
20- Ensure there is no naked flame or spark generating equipment in the area where spray painting is
to be done.
21- No Hot Job shall be performed during painting Job.
22- Ensure washing & cleaning facilities for personnel is provided.
Contaminated Clothing Health issues 23- Do not eat or smoke wearing paint soaked coverall / gloves.
24- Wash hands properly before consuming any food.
Unsafe Storage of Paint &
Environmental issues 25- Paints & thinners are stored in safe & designated location away from source of ignition.
Thinner
Incompetent workers Physical injuries, property damage 1- Ensure competent person is assigned.
2- Only approved material & Equipment shall be used for blasting operations
3-Ensure the respiratory equipment such as air line hose, pressure regulator, filter is free from defect.
4- Ensure flexible hose clamps & joints for blasting that shall be suitable for pressure rating of the
Defective Tools / Equipment Physical injuries, property damage
system and shall be fastened.
5- The equipment and tools shall be grounded to prevent electricity.
6- Supervisor shall ensure the maintenance of equipment & tools are done regularly.
Sand / Grit Blasting
7-Required PPE & RPE shall be used.
8- Ensure required PPE is provided.
Dust Health issues, eye injury 9- Enclose the blasting area with sheets and post warning notice.
10- Sprinkle water prior to blasting activity on nearby surface.
11- Ear muffs / ear plugs are used.
High Noise Health issues, environmental issues
12- Maintenance of equipment is done regularly.
13- Ensure proper wind up & housekeeping is done.
Scattered Material environmental issues
14- Walk ways, aisle are clear of materials, equipment’s and other items.
1- Supervisor / Personnel shall visually examine stepladders prior to use to ensure that they are free
from any defects
Defective stepladders Physical injuries, Property damage
2- Stepladders shall never be painted, unless for identification, as this will hide any defects.
3- Provide Tool box talk to workers
4- Ensure Required PPE is used
5- Stepladders are not designed to support more than one person at any one time and personnel
Working on ladders
Overloading Physical injuries, Property damage shall ensure that they do not overload stepladder
6- Alternative access shall be considered if two or more personnel are required to work in the same
area.
7- Personnel shall ensure that stepladders have been levelled on an even surface and that they do
Instability Physical injuries, Property damage not over-reach and/or over-balance whilst working on the stepladder.
8- A second person shall be in attendance at the bottom of the ladder at all times.
1- Working hours should be followed as per regulations and company policy.
2- Rest time must be provided to reduce the effect of heat related disorders
3- Potable water must be provided
High temperatures (hot) Health issues
4- Train employees to recognize the warning signs / symptoms of early heat related disorders and
work methods best suited to avoid heat.
5- Insists workers to consume more water during summer
6- Wear several layers of clothing rather than one thick layer
7- Wear gloves and a woolen liner / scarf / face mask under the hard hat
Working in adverse 8- Cover the ears
environmental 9- Wear warm footwear with one or two pairs of warm socks
conditions Low temperatures (cold) Health issues
10- Workers taking certain medications or in poor physical condition or suffer from illnesses such as
diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease are at increased risk and shall therefore
check with a doctor for additional advice.

11- Where work is to be carried out at heights or in places where potential falls are present, then
suitable fall protection devices shall be implemented (such as harnesses, etc.).
Strong winds Physical injuries, Property damage.
12- If at any time personnel feel risk on the job in hand, then stop work and report to the Supervisor.
Particles while drilling Physical injuries 1- Wear appropriate PPE including face shields etc.
Drilling 2- ELCB shall be installed.
Electricity Electrocution
3- Dead Man switch shall be installed and available inside the drilling machine