FS-6700-7 (2/98)	
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service

JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA)
References-FSH 6709.11 and -12
(Instructions on Reverse)	1. WORK PROJECT/ACTIVITY	2. LOCATION	3. UNIT	
	TREE  RING SCAFFOLDING	HARSHAW EXPERIMENTAL FARM	4152	
	4. NAME OF ANALYST	5. JOB TITLE	6. DATE PREPARED	
	BILL DANFIELD	LOCATION SAFETY OFFICER	8/20/02	
7. TASKS/PROCEDURES	8. HAZARDS	9. ABATEMENT ACTIONS
Engineering Controls  *  Substitution  *  Administrative Controls  *  PPE	
CLIMBING SCAFOLD LADDERS

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MOVING EQUIPMENT ON TO WORK SURFACE

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WORKING ON CROSS PLANKING OR"TOP"
SURFACE

WORKING ON PLATFORM OR EVEN TOUCHING
SCAFFOLDING

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WORKING UNDERNEATH PLATFORM AREA
OR ASCENDING ON THE LADDERS -ESPECIALLY WHEN OTHER WORKERS ARE
ALREADY ABOVE WITH TOOLS- EQUIPMENT

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ASSEMBLY OF NEW SECTIONS OF SCAFFOLDING TO RAISE UP WORK PLATFORM LEVELS.

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BUDDY SYSTEM FOR WORK

PROPER TRAINING AND REGISTRATION	FALLING

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LOSING HAND HOLD
FALLING

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FALLING OR HAVING 
WORK MATERIALS FALL FROM WORK SURFACE, OR EXCEEDING WEIGHT LIMITS

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

LIGHTNING

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FALLING WORK MATERIALS OR TOOLS

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MOST DANGEROUS OF ALL WORK ON SCAFFOLDING. THIS SHOULD ONLY PERFORMED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED EMPLOYEES
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HAZARDS- PROBLEMS
WITH BEING "HUNG UP" ON LADDER OR SCAFFOLD - BEING CAUGHT IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION WITHOUT A HELPING HAND	CLIMBING THE LADDERS TO ASCEND TO THE WORK SURFACE PLANKING. ALL WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A SAFETY HARNESS WHILE ASCENDING AND DESCENDING THE LADDERS FOR THE SCAFFOLDING. EACH HARNESS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY RAILING SYSTEM ON THE LADDER WHILE CLIMBING USING THE "CLIMBING BUDDY" SAFETY HARNESS ATTACHMENT RAIL SYSTEM. THE SAFETY HARNESS , THE "CLIMBING BUDDY"AND THE LADDER FOR ASCENT AND DESCENT MUST BE CHECKED *EVERY* TIME BEFORE CLIMBING TO THE WORK PLANKING SURFACES. TRAINING MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE USING THE SAFETY HARNESS SYSTEM INCLUDING A VIDEO AND TEST SESSION -AND" PRIOR TO" HANDS ON WORK WITH THE SYSTEM BEFORE ANYONE CAN USE THE SAFETY DEVICES FOR WORK. SESSION MUST BE FACILITATED BY SOMEONE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH THE SYSTEM AND SCAFFOLDING USE. 

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WORK EQUIPMENT FOR TREE ANALYSIS SHOULD BE RAISED UP TO THE WORK SURFACE WITH ROPES AND BUCKETS AFTER THE WORKER (S) ARE ON THE PLANKS OR WORK SURFACE.
CLIMBING LADDERS WITH EQUIPMENT IN  HAND IS VERY DANGEROUS.

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GUARD RAILS MUST BE IN PLACE DURING WORK ON CROSS WALK AREAS

RAILS SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT

SCAFFOLD SURFACE SHOULD BE LEFT FREE OF WORK MATERIALS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE - EXCESS MATERIALS CAN BE A TRIPPING HAZARD FOR WORKERS ON THE SCAFFOLD, AND MATERIALS CAN FALL AND ENDANGER ANYONE WORKING BELOW THE SCAFFOLD AREA.

TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT OF 750 POUNDS INCLUDING WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE EXCEEDED AT ANY TIME

SCAFFOLDING NEEDS TO BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO POWER LINES WITHIN PERMISSABLE PROXIMITY TO WORK AREA

LIGHTNING -IN THE EVENT OF AN APPROACHING THUNDERSTORM ALL
WORKERS SHOULD AVOID THE AREA ON AND AROUND THE SCAFFOLD ERECTION SITES. THESE SCAFFOLDS ARE AN OBVIOUS TARGET FOR LIGHTNING ST THE SITE. KEEP AN EYE TO THE SKY.

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ANYONE WORKING UNDER OR NEAR THE PLATFORM IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A HARD HAT TO PRECLUDE INJURY FROM FALLING OBJECTS - IF WORK INVOLVES WORKERS ON THE CATWALK AND WORKERS BELOW THEN TOOLS SHOULD BE SECURED TO THE WALKWAY WITH SECURED TOEBOARDS OR
SIDEPANELS IN THE AREAS WHERE THE TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT ARE.
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IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THIS ONLY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY SPECIALLY TRAINED EMPLOYEES. FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE VARIOUS PARTS AND FASTENING TECHNIQUES SHOULD BE HAD BEFORE EVEN ATTEMPTING THIS WORK.   ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ON THE GROUND BEFORE ADDITION OF NEW SECTIONS CAN BE DONE ON TOP OF EXISTING ASSEMBLIES.

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ANYONE WORKING ON THE SCAFFOLDING IS REQUIRED TO WORK WITH AT LEAST ONE OTHER PERSON. USING THE "BUDDY" SYSTEM IS ALWAYS THE PREFERRED METHOD ESPECIALLY ON A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS JOB 
SUCH AS CLIMBING AND USING 

	
10. LINE OFFICER SIGNATURE	11. TITLE	12. DATE	
     	     	     	
Previous edition is obsolete	(over)		

 JHA Instructions (References-FSH 6709.11 and .12) 

The JHA shall identify the location of the work project or activity, the name of employee(s) writing the JHA, the date(s) of development, and the name of the appropriate line officer approving it.  The supervisor acknowledges that employees have read and understand the contents, have received the required training, and are qualified to perform the work project or activity. 

Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6:  Self-explanatory.

Block 7:  Identify all tasks and procedures associated with the work project or activity that have potential to cause injury or illness to personnel and damage to property or material.  Include emergency evacuation procedures (EEP).

Block 8:  Identify all known or suspect hazards associated with each respective task/procedure listed in Block 7.  For example:
a.  Research past accidents/incidents
b.  Research the Health and Safety Code, FSH 6709.11 or other appropriate literature.
c.  Discuss the work project/activity with participants
d.  Observe the work project/activity
e.  A combination of the above

Block 9:  Identify appropriate actions to reduce or eliminate the hazards identified in Block 8.  Abatement measures listed below are in the order of the preferred abatement method:
a.  Engineering Controls (the most desirable method of  abatement).   
For example, ergonomically designed tools, equipment, and 
furniture.
b.  Substitution.  For example, switching to high flash point, non-toxic solvents.
c.  Administrative Controls.  For example, limiting exposure by reducing the work schedule; establishing appropriate procedures and practices.

d.  PPE (least desirable method of abatement).  For example, using hearing protection when working with or close to portable machines 
(chain saws, rock drills portable water pumps)

e.  A combination of the above.

Block 10:  The JHA must be reviewed and approved by a line officer.  Attach a 
copy of the JHA as justification for purchase orders when procuring 
PPE. 

Blocks 11 and 12:  Self-explanatory.
	Emergency Evacuation Instructions (Reference FSH 6709.11)

Work supervisors and crew members are responsible for developing and discussing field emergency evacuation procedures (EEP) and alternatives  in the event a person(s) becomes seriously ill or injured at the worksite.

 Be prepared to provide the following information:

a.  Nature of the accident or injury (avoid using victim's name).
b.  Type of assistance needed, if any (ground, air, or water evacuation)
c.  Location of accident or injury, best access route into the worksite (road name/number), identifiable ground/air landmarks.   
d.  Radio frequency(s).
e.  Contact person. 
f.   Local hazards to ground vehicles or aviation.
g.  Weather conditions (wind speed & direction, visibility, temp).
h.  Topography. 
i.   Number of person(s) to be transported
j.   Estimated weight of passengers for air/water evacuation. 

The items listed above serve only as guidelines for the development of emergency evacuation procedures. 

JHA and Emergency Evacuation Procedures Acknowledgment	
	We, the undersigned work leader and crew members, acknowledge participation in the development of this JHA (as applicable) and accompanying emergency evacuation procedures.  We have thoroughly discussed and understand the provisions of each of these documents:	
						
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		Work Leader