Job hazard analysis: pulling cable
Pull cable through conduit, trays, and ceilings.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots
1. Plan the pull
What could go wrong
Overloaded pulling gear; unplanned routes
How we control it
Check the pull tension, the bends, and the fill. Agree signals between the ends.
2. Set up the equipment
What could go wrong
Falls from ladders; equipment tipping
How we control it
Anchor the puller. Use a platform instead of a ladder for overhead work.
3. Pull
What could go wrong
Whipping rope, pinched hands, cable damage
How we control it
Keep hands clear of rollers and rope. Stand out of the line of the pull. Stop on the signal.
4. Terminate and tidy
What could go wrong
Sharp ends; trailing cable
How we control it
Cap or protect cut ends. Coil spare cable and remove trip hazards.
- Keep people out of the line of a pull rope. A failed rope can whip back.
When to use it
Use it for long or heavy pulls, and review it when the route or the cable size changes.
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.
