# JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

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| General Contractor:___
Contractor(s):___ |  |  | Prepared By:___
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| Craft(s): |  | Scheduled Start Date: | Reviewed By:___
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| Briefly Describe Task:Using powder actuated tools to hang straps for ductwork supports. |  |  |  |
| Required PPE:Hard hats,safety glasses, leather work boots,task appropriate gloves,safety vests |  |  |  |
| Supplemental PPE:Signage,Earplugs/Ear Muffs |  |  |  |
| Required Permits: |  |  |  |
| General Comments:If work changes beyond the scope of this JHA-STOP.Notify your supervisor.Re-evaluate for possible new hazards.Confirm this JHA already addresses all new hazards and that safe actions are adequate.If not,a new JHA is required. |  |  |  |
| WORK OPERATION | POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS | SAFE JOB ACTIONS NEEDED |  |
| Ensure PAT and area is safe for use | Tool malfunction/misfire Injuries to bystanders | Inspect PAT and review manual prior to useEnsure operator is trainedPost signs warning of use of PAT |  |
| Check if there is a charge or fastener in the tool | Inadvertent firing | Visually inspect for charge or fastener |  |
| Check for proper operation of firing mechanism | Failure to operate properly when loaded. | Pull the trigger and listen for the firing pin to activate.Repeat several times |  |
| Determine if powder actuated fastening is proper technique for job | Spall,fracture,bending fastener,etc. | Perform Center Punch Test |  |
| Select proper fastener | Failure to fasten properly | Use manufacturer's recommended fastener materials to be joinedIf possible,fire a test round |  |
| Select proper charge | Inadequate seating of fastener,too deep or too shallow. | Use lowest charge possible |  |
| Mount necessary guide | Failure to use proper guides may result in missing target,ricochets,etc. | Use manufacturer's recommended guides(eg,hole aligners,spall guards,etc.) |  |

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| Load fasteners / load charge |  | Inadvertent discharge while loading |  | Load fasteners before loading charge. |  |
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| Press tool against work and pull trigger |  | Tool fires into something other than target Tool jam Tool does not fire Material Spalls |  | Never press too hard against anything other than intended target. Wait 30 seconds and attempt to re-fire. If tool does not fire on second attempt discontinue use and return to vendor for repair.Do not attempt to re-fire. Carefully replace tool in carrying case and return to vendor for repairs.Wear proper eye protection.Repeat center punch test and adjust fastener depth and/or charge as necessary. |  |
| Remove unused charges |  | Charges won't unload |  | Wait for charges to cool and try again to remove. |  |
| Remove unused fasteners |  | Inadvertent firing of fasteners while unloading |  | Remove charges before removing fasteners |  |
| This JHA is to be reviewed and signed by all personnel at the jobsite.It is to be kept at each work site for the duration of this project.JHA Title:JHA Number: |  |  |  |  |  |
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