Job hazard analysis: finishing concrete
Screed, float, and trowel a concrete surface.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Hearing protection
1. Prepare the area
What could go wrong
Slips; trip hazards; poor lighting
How we control it
Clear the slab edge and tools. Light the area for a late finish.
2. Screed and float
What could go wrong
Strains; contact with wet concrete
How we control it
Share the load and take breaks. Wear waterproof boots and gloves. Rinse skin right away.
3. Trowel with a power trowel
What could go wrong
Noise, fumes, and hands near the blades
How we control it
Wear hearing protection. Keep ventilation in enclosed areas. Never reach under the machine while it's running.
4. Clean up
What could go wrong
Residue and wash-out
How we control it
Wash tools in the right area. Dispose of slurry as your site rules say.
- Kneeling on wet concrete for a long time can burn skin. Use kneeboards and waterproof pads.
When to use it
Use it for slab and floor finishing, and review it when you use power trowels.
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.
