Job hazard analysis: manual lifting and material handling
Lifting, carrying, and positioning materials by hand, such as drywall, pipe, conduit, bags, and boxes.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Gloves, Safety boots, Safety glasses, Hard hat in overhead areas
1. Plan the lift
What could go wrong
A load that is too heavy or awkward for one person, a blocked route
How we control it
Check the weight and size. Use a cart, hoist, or second person where the load is heavy or long. Clear the route.
2. Lift
What could go wrong
Back and shoulder strain
How we control it
Keep the load close, bend the knees, keep the back straight, and avoid twisting. Don't lift above the shoulders.
3. Carry and place
What could go wrong
Trips, slips, pinched hands, a dropped load
How we control it
Look where you are going. Set the load down with the hands clear. Use gloves for sharp or rough materials.
4. Stack and store
What could go wrong
Stacks fall, materials block exits
How we control it
Stack on a level base, with the heavy items at the bottom, and keep exits and walkways clear.
- There's no single safe weight for everyone. When in doubt, use the equipment.
- Ask for help early. Strain injuries are among the most common on site.
When to use it
Use it for repeated or heavy handling, or when a new material or route changes how you carry the load.
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.
