Job hazard analysis: using a portable generator
Run a portable generator to power tools and lights.
- 4 steps
- 3 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots
1. Place the generator
What could go wrong
Carbon monoxide; rain; tipping
How we control it
Run it outdoors, well away from doors, windows, and air intakes. Keep it level and out of water.
2. Ground and connect
What could go wrong
Shock; wrong connections
How we control it
Follow the maker's instructions for grounding. Use GFCI protection and rated cords. Never connect it to building wiring without a proper transfer switch.
3. Refuel
What could go wrong
Fire from fuel on a hot engine
How we control it
Switch off and let it cool. Refuel away from ignition sources. Use approved containers.
4. Shut down and store
What could go wrong
Hot surfaces; fuel spills
How we control it
Let the unit cool. Store fuel in approved containers away from heat.
- Carbon monoxide has no smell. Never run a generator in an enclosed or partly enclosed space.
When to use it
Use it each time you set up a generator, and when you refuel or move it.
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.
