Job hazard analysis: using a jackhammer or breaker
Break concrete and asphalt with a handheld or machine-mounted breaker.
- 4 steps
- 6 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Hearing protection, Respirator or mask
1. Check the area
What could go wrong
Hidden services and rebar; unstable structure
How we control it
Check drawings and locates. Scan if you can. Barricade the area.
2. Inspect the tool
What could go wrong
Loose bits; damaged hoses
How we control it
Check the bit, retainer, and hoses. Use anti-vibration handles.
3. Break the material
What could go wrong
Vibration, noise, flying chips, and dust
How we control it
Wear hearing and eye protection and a respirator. Use water or extraction. Rotate tasks to limit vibration.
4. Clean up
What could go wrong
Loose debris, trip hazards
How we control it
Remove debris and mark open holes.
- Long use of vibrating tools can damage hands and arms. Rotate tasks and report numbness or tingling.
When to use it
Use it for any breaking task, and review it when the material, location, or crew 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.
