Job hazard analysis: responding to a spill
Contain and clean up a fuel, oil, or chemical spill.
- 4 steps
- 3 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots
1. Stop the source
What could go wrong
The spill growing
How we control it
Stop the leak if you can do it safely. Switch off ignition sources.
2. Warn and isolate
What could go wrong
People walking into it; fumes
How we control it
Tell others and keep the area clear. Move upwind.
3. Contain
What could go wrong
Spread to drains and soil
How we control it
Use absorbent socks and pads. Block drains with covers.
4. Clean up and report
What could go wrong
Contaminated waste; unreported incidents
How we control it
Collect used absorbents in labelled containers. Report the spill as your rules say.
- If you don't know what the product is, or the spill is large, evacuate and call for help.
When to use it
Use it for small spills the crew can handle. For large spills or unknown products, get help.
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.
