Job hazard analysis: working near skylights and roof openings
Work on or near a roof with skylights, hatches, or other openings.
- 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. Find every opening
What could go wrong
Not noticing a skylight or hatch
How we control it
Walk the roof plan before you go up. Mark every opening, including ones covered by snow or sheeting.
2. Guard or cover
What could go wrong
Falls through a skylight or opening
How we control it
Fit guardrails or secure, labelled covers rated for the load. Don't rely on the skylight itself.
3. Work around them
What could go wrong
Backing into an opening; tripping on covers
How we control it
Stay clear of the edge. Keep a clear walking route. Stay tied off where you can't guard.
4. Close up
What could go wrong
Covers removed and not replaced
How we control it
Replace covers after you open any hatch. Tell the next crew about changes.
- Skylights and roof lights aren't designed to hold a person. Treat them as holes.
When to use it
Use it before anyone goes onto a roof with openings, or when you create a new opening.
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.
