Job hazard analysis: working at a leading edge
Work at the unprotected edge of a floor or deck that's still under construction.
- 4 steps
- 5 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Fall arrest harness
1. Plan the protection
What could go wrong
No place to anchor; falls from the edge
How we control it
Choose the system: guardrails, nets, or personal fall arrest. Plan anchor points before the crew arrives.
2. Install anchors and lines
What could go wrong
Falls while installing the protection
How we control it
Use a trained person and the maker's instructions. Use a restraint system when you can.
3. Work at the edge
What could go wrong
Tripping; being pulled by materials; falls
How we control it
Stay tied off. Keep materials back from the edge. Control the work with a competent person.
4. Rescue planning
What could go wrong
Suspended after a fall with no plan
How we control it
Have a written rescue plan and equipment ready. Make sure people know it.
- A worker who falls and hangs in a harness needs rescue within minutes. Plan how before the work starts.
When to use it
Use it before any work at an edge that moves as the building goes up, such as decking or formwork.
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.
