Job hazard analysis: backfilling and compacting
Place and compact backfill around pipes, footings, and structures.
- 4 steps
- 6 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, High-visibility vest, Hearing protection
1. Check the area is clear
What could go wrong
People in the trench or in the machine's path
How we control it
Confirm no one is inside. Use a spotter and a clear signal.
2. Place the fill
What could go wrong
Loads that fall in; the machine tipping at the edge
How we control it
Keep the machine back from the edge, and tip material in layers.
3. Compact
What could go wrong
Vibration, noise, and dust; the plate or roller pinning someone
How we control it
Wear hearing protection. Keep others clear of the compactor. Never leave one running unattended.
4. Check the work
What could go wrong
Settlement and hidden voids
How we control it
Check levels and compaction as the plan requires, and mark soft spots.
- Don't let a walking worker share space with a machine without a spotter.
When to use it
Use it for any backfill, and review it when equipment or ground conditions change.
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.
