Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Job Safety Analysis Form
     Picture of task/equipment:                      Task:        Vehicle Battery Removal/Installation
                                              Name of Shop
                                                or Dept:
                                               Job Title(s):
                                               Analyzed by:
                                                     Date:
Required PPE:
                         Work Gloves          Safety Glasses         Closed Toe Shoes
Required/Recommended Trainings:
     -   Materials Handling
     -   Safe Lifting/Back Safety
               TASK                       HAZARDS                               CONTROLS
                                                                Chock Wheels
1.   Restrain Wheels                   Cart can roll away
                                       Strain injuries due
                                                                Remove all braces, cables & obstructions
2. Remove Obstructions                 to awkward
                                                                 blocking battery removal
                                       movements when
                                                                DO NOT remove battery without first removing
                                       removing batteries
                                                                 braces, cables and other obstructions
                                                                Move battery lift into position near vehicle
                                                                Slide feet of battery lift under vehicle
3. Put battery lift into position      Trips/Falls
                                                                Watch your step
                                                                Move crane into the vehicle
4. Attach battery to                   Dropped battery          Inspect battery handle for wear
   battery lift crane                                           If worn or damaged, attach a battery terminal
                                                                 grabber (see second picture)
                                                            Attach crane hook to lift the battery
                                                            Use IN/OUT switch on battery lift to operate
                                                             battery lift. OUT position will cause crane to start
                                                             lifting the battery.
                                   Strain injuries due      Carefully lift battery out of vehicle
5. Remove Batteries with battery   to awkward               Guide crane with your hands to direct battery out
lift                               movements when            of compartment
                                   removing batteries       DO NOT lift the battery manually
                                                            Keep face away from lift crane hook
                                                            Move crane arm out of vehicle to desired position
                                                            IN position of switch will gradually lower the
                                                             battery to the ground
                                                            Unhook battery handle from crane