Job hazard analysis: using epoxy and adhesives
Mix and apply epoxies, glues, and sealants.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Respirator or mask
1. Read the SDS
What could go wrong
Unknown hazards
How we control it
Check skin, eye, and breathing hazards. Use the PPE it lists.
2. Mix
What could go wrong
Splashes; heat from some mixes
How we control it
Mix in small batches in a ventilated area. Keep mixing away from ignition sources.
3. Apply
What could go wrong
Skin contact and fumes
How we control it
Wear gloves rated for the product. Keep the area ventilated. Don't use solvents on skin.
4. Clean up and dispose
What could go wrong
Contaminated rags; spills
How we control it
Dispose of mixed waste as the label says. Wash skin with soap and water.
- Some people develop an allergy to epoxy after repeated skin contact. Avoid skin contact every time.
When to use it
Use it for products with a hazard label, and review it when you change the product.
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.
