Job hazard analysis: finding a suspect material
Respond when you uncover something that might be asbestos, lead, mold, or another hazardous material.
- 4 steps
- 4 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots
1. Stop work
What could go wrong
Disturbing the material and spreading fibers or dust
How we control it
Stop at once. Don't touch, sweep, or cut the material.
2. Isolate the area
What could go wrong
Others walking into the area
How we control it
Keep people out. Tape or barricade it, and post a warning.
3. Report
What could go wrong
Delay in getting help
How we control it
Tell your supervisor and the safety lead right away. Record where and when you found it.
4. Wait for testing
What could go wrong
Restarting too soon
How we control it
Don't restart until a competent person has tested and cleared the area. Work with a licensed contractor where the law requires.
- Removing asbestos, lead, and similar materials is regulated work. Follow the rules where you work.
When to use it
Use it as a plan for what to do when work reveals an unknown material. It isn't a procedure for removing hazardous material.
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.
