Job hazard analysis: arc welding
Weld with stick, MIG, or TIG equipment.
- 4 steps
- 5 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Respirator or mask
1. Prepare the area
What could go wrong
Sparks reaching combustibles; confined fumes
How we control it
Move or cover flammables. Name a fire watch. Provide ventilation or extraction.
2. Check the equipment
What could go wrong
Damaged leads; shock; gas leaks
How we control it
Inspect leads, clamps, and connections. Keep the machine dry. Check gas hoses and regulators.
3. Weld
What could go wrong
Arc flash, burns, and fumes
How we control it
Wear a welding helmet, gloves, and flame-resistant clothing. Screen the area so others don't look at the arc.
4. Finish and watch
What could go wrong
Smoldering fires after the work ends
How we control it
Keep a fire watch for as long as your procedure or local rules say. Let hot metal cool before you handle it, and mark it.
- Welding some coated or galvanized metals gives off harmful fumes. Check the material and the label.
When to use it
Use it before welding, and attach it to a hot work permit if your procedure needs one.
Review it with the crew before the work starts, change anything that doesn't match how you'll do the job, and update it when the method, the equipment, or the site changes.
Use this JHA in Reldro
- It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
- Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
- Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
