Job hazard analysis: working at night
Carry out normal site tasks after dark or in poor light.
- 4 steps
- 5 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, High-visibility vest
1. Check the lighting
What could go wrong
Dark areas hiding hazards; glare in operators' eyes
How we control it
Light the work area, routes, stairs, and the edges. Aim lights so they don't dazzle.
2. Make yourself visible
What could go wrong
Drivers and operators who can't see you
How we control it
Wear high-visibility clothing with reflective strips. Carry a torch or head light.
3. Manage fatigue
What could go wrong
Tired workers making mistakes
How we control it
Plan breaks, rotate hard tasks, and check in with each other. Stop if someone is too tired to work safely.
4. Stay in contact
What could go wrong
Lone workers with no help close by
How we control it
Work in pairs or set check-in times. Keep a charged phone or radio.
- Do the highest-risk tasks while the crew is most alert, if the schedule allows.
When to use it
Use it before any shift that runs in the dark, and review it when the lighting or the task 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.
