Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Activity/Work Task: Gypsum Board:

Finishing

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

Project Location:
Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Contract Number: Probability
Frequen
Date Prepared: Severity t Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Catastrophic E E H H M
Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): Marginal H M M L L
Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
This activity hazard analysis (AHA) addresses Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
Gypsum Board Finishingat the CSI project site and is “Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or
intended to be used with other project AHAs that accident and identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or RAC Chart
address task-specific hazards. Unlikely.
All personnel have pause/stop work for unsafe “Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or E = Extremely High Risk
accident did occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical,
conditions. AHAs are subject to equirements of the
Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
APP/SSHP for revision approval/acceptance.
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
1. Material storage and handling Tripping, falling, inadequate passageway, fire in lumber storage Maintain safe storage areas with proper aisle clearance between
areas. rows of metal studs, drywall, and rough carpentry materials.
Keep materials covered and unexposed to weather. Use gloves
when handling stored items. Bend knees when carrying pails to L
decrease possiblity of back injury. Use equipment to move
materials safely. Fire extinguisher to be provided at intermediate
intervals.
2. Equipment / Tool Usage Cuts, eye injuries, contusions, excess noise from Chop saws All equipment to be safety checked prior to start up. Personal
and PAT’s, electrical shock. Ricochet from PAT’s. protective equipment to be worn as necessary for the work at
hand. Guards to be in place on all power tools and not removed
or rendered inoperable. Power cords to be in proper working
condition. Proper eye and ear protection will be used at all
times during usage. No smoking during activity. Only OSHA
approved gas containers to be used on the job and must be
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stored a minimum of 10’ from equipment. Fire extinguishers to
be kept a minimum of 8’ from equipment.
3. Drywall Finishing Trips, falls, dust in eyes, cuts from razors. After walls have received drywall screwed to studs and track.
Precaution to be taken when opening pails of joint compound
and cutting of trim items. Proper work boots to be worn-no
tennis shoes or open toed shoes allowed. Hard hats and eye
protection to be worn at all times. Gloves to be worn as M
necessary. Work areas to be kept neat and clean. Scrap
materials to be disposed properly, daily. Use of dust masks is
mandatory when sanding.

4. Operation of Equipment Untrained operators, defective equipment, injured personnel Only qualified persons shall be assigned as operators.
slipping/falling off equipment, incipient fires. Equipment checklists shall be maintained and followed.
Equipment must be checked daily for safety compliance and
serviced on a regular basis. Operator shall never leave machine
or make repairs while it is still running or mobile. Climbing on
and off while equipment is running is prohibited. Seat belts shall M
be used at all times. Equipment to be kept free of mud, grease,
oil, etc. Only operator allowed on any part of the equipment.
Running boards and steps to be provided with non-slip surfaces.
No tools shall be left lying on any part of equipment. All
equipment to have at least one fire extinguisher rated 5BC.

5. Emergency Help Choking, minor injuries, first aid, etc. First aid facilities are located at the Jobsite Trailer and
Superintendent vehicles. At least one employee will be certified L
in CPR and First Aid. Report all accidents immediately.
6. Training Safety / Health / Accident Prevention Employees will review Safety Handbook. L
7. Hazard Communication Potential exposure to hazardous material. All shipments of products considered hazardous under HazCom
Standard must be properly labeled and accompanied by the appropriate
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). All employees will be
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trained in the “Right to Know” Standard, understand MSDS
forms and labeling, safety measures, and have access to all
MSDS’s.
8. Housekeeping Tripping, littering, pollution, rodents, insects, fire.
All debris to be put in dumpster on a continuous basis to avoid
debris blowing around project. Lunch/snack scraps shall be put L
in dumpster immediately after break.
Training Requirements/Competent or Qualified Personnel
Equipment to be Used Inspection Requirements
name(s)
Mixing Drill, Ladder, Mud Pan & Knife; Competent/Qualified Personnel: Inspect Guards and Cords Daily
OSHA Construction Safety & Health, First Aid, CPR, Power Inspect Scaffolding & Lifts Daily
Actuated Tools, Aerial Lifts, Scaffolding/Lift Inspection
Power Cords; Scissor Lifts
Inspect First Aid Kits Monthly