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MEWP Safety Procedures JSA

This JSA outlines the recommended safety procedures for working at height using a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP). It identifies potential accident hazards such as fall hazards, pinch points, electrical hazards, and overloading the lift. The JSA recommends only using qualified operators, inspecting equipment beforehand, tying off with fall protection, maintaining proper lifting capacities, and barricading the work area.

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MEWP Safety Procedures JSA

This JSA outlines the recommended safety procedures for working at height using a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP). It identifies potential accident hazards such as fall hazards, pinch points, electrical hazards, and overloading the lift. The JSA recommends only using qualified operators, inspecting equipment beforehand, tying off with fall protection, maintaining proper lifting capacities, and barricading the work area.

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KAZTEC FABRICATION YARD, SNAKE ISLAND

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

JOB: WORK AT HEIGHT USING MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM (MEWP) DATE:

DEPARTMENT: JSA NO.: UPDATED: Sept, 2014

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Other Safety Equipment/Requirements

Hard Hat [ ] Cotton Gloves [ ] Work vest [ ] Fire Extinguisher [ ] Barricades [ ]


Safety Shoes [ ] Rubber Gloves [ ] Safety Harness [ ] Gas Detector [ ] Tag Out/Lock Out [ ]
Safety Glasses [ ] Leather Gloves [ ] Face Mask [ ] B.A. Set [ ] Cold Work Permit [ ]
Face/Welding Shield [ ] Gauntlets [ ] Ear Protection [ ] Safety Signs [ ] Hot Work Permit [ ]
Goggles [ ] Leather Apron [ ] Lifeline [ ]

Sequence of Basic Job Steps Potential Accidents OR Hazards Recommended Safe Job Procedure

 Holes  Position lift away from holes, building overhangs, power


Set up lift (MEWP).  Bumps, floor obstructions or lines, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces and other
debris hazardous locations.
 Slopped surfaces  Carry out visual inspection and establish
 Unstable or slippery surfaces ground conditions prior to setting up lift
 Overhead obstructions and high
voltage conductors  Only set up lift on stable ground
 Hazardous locations  Warn people in work area. .
 Inadequate surface support to  Tape off or barricade work area to keep
withstand all load forces bystanders to a safe distance from work area.
imposed by the machine
 Presence of unauthorized
personnel

Operate lift.  Faulty equipment  Perform pre-use inspection prior to use


 Incompetent operator
 Ensure lift is operated by qualified operator
 Overload of lift
Sequence of Basic Job Steps Potential Accidents OR Hazards Recommended Safe Job Procedure

 Fall hazards  Never exceed the posted lift capacity (including worker,
 Pinch Points material, and tools).
 Potential for roll over
 Ensure personnel working in basket are tied off using full
 Electrical hazards
body safety harness
 Dropping tools on personnel
 Strains and Sprains  Never work or walk under loads
 Only use lift on flat level ground
 Keep hands free from pinch points and wear appropriate
hand gloves
 Do not use lift within 10ft of energized power lines
 Tie off tools or otherwise secure them from falling below
 Tape off or barricade work area
 Personnel must always stand firmly on the floor of the
basket, not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or planks,
or other devices for a work position.
 Avoid over-reaching, hyper-extending, location/position of
extremities.

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