Job hazard analysis: connecting structural steel
Hoist, connect, and bolt steel members.
- 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. Plan the erection
What could go wrong
Unstable structure; no anchors
How we control it
Follow the erection plan and the sequence. Plan the fall protection and anchors.
2. Hoist the member
What could go wrong
Swinging loads; dropped members
How we control it
Use rated rigging and tag lines. Keep people out from under the load.
3. Connect and bolt
What could go wrong
Falls from the beam; dropped bolts and tools
How we control it
Use a connecting method that includes fall protection where required. Tie off or use a controlled access zone. Secure tools.
4. Release the load
What could go wrong
Releasing before the member is stable
How we control it
Install the minimum bolts before you release the hook. Don't climb on a member that isn't secure.
- Only trained people should connect steel. Check the standards that apply where you work.
When to use it
Use it for every steel erection stage, and review it when the sequence or crane 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.
