Job hazard analysis: placing and tying rebar
Carry, place, and tie reinforcing steel.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots
1. Unload and carry
What could go wrong
Strains; sharp ends; swinging bundles
How we control it
Use equipment for bundles. Wear gloves. Keep clear of the load.
2. Place the bars
What could go wrong
Trips over bars; falls from heights
How we control it
Keep walkways clear. Use walkways over mats instead of walking on bars.
3. Cap exposed ends
What could go wrong
Impalement from vertical bars
How we control it
Fit rebar caps or similar protection on every exposed vertical end.
4. Tie
What could go wrong
Repetitive strain; falls while bending over
How we control it
Rotate tasks and use tying tools to reduce strain. Stay tied off at heights.
- Falling onto uncovered vertical rebar can cause fatal injuries. Cap or guard every exposed end.
When to use it
Use it for rebar tasks, especially vertical bars and work at height.
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.
