JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS

Welding & Cutting Operations

Reference: OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.350, Subpart J, Welding & Cutting
Job Description

PREPARATORY
OPERATIONS

WELDING OR
CUTTING

Hazard Identification

Fire
Burns

Eye Damage
Electric Shock
Cuts & Burns

Hazard Controls
1. When practical, the object to be welded, cut, or heated should
be moved to a designated safe location away from flammable
liquids and other combustibles.
2. If the object cannot be moved, positive means must be taken to
confine the heat, sparks, and slag.
3. A 20 lb, ABC dry chemical extinguisher (or equivalent) must be
immediately available in the work area and must be maintained
in a state of readiness for instant use.
4. Garbage and trash shall not be allowed to accumulate on the
premises, as it may be ignited by the sparks or slag.
5. When welding is being performed on a higher level where there
is an exposure to workers below, the area directly below the
welding shall be cleared and marked as a "Do Not Enter
Zone", to protect any workers passing underneath from being
hit by sparks or slag.
6. A fire watch must be maintained at least 30 minutes after the
hot work is completed.
7. Welding/cutting operations shall be performed by trained,
certified workers.
1. During welding/cutting operations, proper welding gloves and a
full-face, UV-ray protective shield shall be worn to prevent
injuries to the operator.
2. All electrical cords shall be inspected and in good working
condition prior to use (no missing ground pins, no damaged
cords, or frayed wires evident).
3. All small tools shall be inspected prior to use and found to be in
good working order prior to use.

Employee Instructions:
1. Hard hats, safety glasses, work clothes, and work boots shall be worn at all times.
2. Welding and Fire Watch certification must be verified prior to the start of the operation.
3. This JHA must be reviewed with all personnel involved in welding or cutting, prior to starting work.

All crew members must print/sign their name below to acknowledge their understanding of the JHA.

JHA conducted by:

Date conducted:

Manager / Supervisor Signature:

Date:

NOTE TO MANAGER, SUPERVISOR OR FOREMAN: WORK MUST NOT START UNTIL ALL HAZARDS ARE
DISCUSSED; CONTROLS ARE IN PLACE; AND ALL SIGNATURES ARE OBTAINED.
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