Job hazard analysis: installing insulation
Cut, fit, and spray insulation in walls, attics, and ducts.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Respirator or mask
1. Check the product and the space
What could go wrong
Fibers and fumes; hot attics
How we control it
Read the SDS. Ventilate the work area. Plan breaks in hot spaces.
2. Handle and cut
What could go wrong
Skin and eye irritation; dust
How we control it
Wear long sleeves, gloves, glasses, and a mask or respirator. Cut with a sharp knife.
3. Install in tight spaces
What could go wrong
Falls through ceilings; overheating
How we control it
Use walkboards across joists. Don't step between them. Carry water and work in pairs.
4. Clean up
What could go wrong
Loose fibers
How we control it
Vacuum with a suitable filter and bag waste. Shower and wash clothes after work.
- For spray foam, follow the maker's rules on PPE, ventilation, and re-entry times.
When to use it
Use it for insulation work, and review it when the product or the location 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.
