Job hazard analysis: laying pipe in a trench
Lower and join pipe in a trench.
- 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. Prepare the trench
What could go wrong
Wall collapse; water; poor footing
How we control it
Confirm protection is in place and checked. Pump out water before anyone enters.
2. Lift and lower the pipe
What could go wrong
Crushing and strains
How we control it
Use rated slings and equipment. Keep people out from under the load. Never position your hands where the pipe could trap them.
3. Join the pipe
What could go wrong
Pinch points; awkward posture
How we control it
Use the right tools. Keep hands out of the joint as it closes. Take breaks.
4. Bed and backfill
What could go wrong
Pipe moves; collapse during backfill
How we control it
Follow the bedding detail. Keep everyone out of the trench while you backfill.
- Make sure there's a ladder or ramp within reach of everyone in the trench.
When to use it
Use it for any pipe laying in an excavation, and review it when the pipe size or the ground 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.
