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FS-6700-7 (2/98)
| U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| 1. WORK PROJECT/ACTIVITY |
| 2. LOCATION |
| 3. UNIT |
| Forest Service |
| General Field Work |
| Malheur National Forest |
| Blue Mountain R.D. |
| JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA) |
| 4. NAME OF ANALYST |
| 5. JOB TITLE |
| 6. DATE PREPARED |
References-FSH 6709.11 and -12
(Instructions on Reverse)
| Dan Zinn |
| Supervisory Engine Captain |
| 3-18-99 original: |
2/12/2013
| 7. TASKS/PROCEDURES |
| 8. HAZARDS |
| 9. ABATEMENT ACTIONS |
Engineering Controls * Substitution * Administrative Controls * PPE
ANY UNSAFE SITUATION
It is up to each individual to work safely. If you are in an unsafe situation, you need to stop work immediately. Request that all other individuals similarly endangered stop work as well: employees have the right - and responsibility - to override their supervisor if safety becomes an issue. Resolve safety concerns before continuing work. If the unsafe situation cannot be resolved immediately, notify appropriate personnel, and avoid further work or activity until situation is resolved. Review and know Emergency Procedures included in this document.
| COMMUNICATIONS |
| Lost or injured employee. |
| Individuals working alone will have a working radio with an extra battery. Crew leaders will carry radio and be in verbal contact with crew members. Maintain radio contact with district or dispatch. Perform radio check each day. Sign in and out in proper locations, and identify work destination. Sign in by 1700 hours. If you are going to be late, notify District personnel and assure final contact upon return. Supervisors have final responsibility for return of employees from the field. Follow check-out/check-in process. |
| FOOT TRAVEL |
| Hazardous footing. Sprained ankles. Eye injuries. |
| Wear 8" non-skid foot wear with ankle support. Watch your step. If it doesn't look safe, try another route. Avoid stepping on buckskin logs that are slippery when wet. Take care when walking on a side slope and in loose soils and loam. Watch out for branches and other objects in your path. Use of safety goggles (optional use) will reduce the risk of eye injuries when walking in heavy brush. Carefully cross streams. Watch for slippery rocks on edge of water. If necessary to wade stream, use a pole for extra stability. |
| FALLING OBJECTS/BRANCHES OR TREES |
| Head injuries |
| Wear hard hat! Avoid working in woods during high wind conditions. Look up. Avoid working in areas of standing dead trees in windy conditions. Be especially aware of snags in areas of heavy tree mortality. Don't lean on or grab a hold of small dead trees while walking or resting in the woods. |
| TRAVELING IN ACTIVE TIMBER SALE AREA |
| Chance of vehicle collision. |
Coordinate travel and work locations with sale administration. Know where logging equipment is being used. Avoid areas of active logging if possible. If you can't avoid, adhere to the following:
- always be alert while in area of equipment: listen for equipment noise.
- when approaching equipment, let operator see you and shut down equipment.
- do not cross cables, do not cross downhill of equipment.
- wear hardhat/orange vest.
| LOG DECK STABILITY |
| Poor footing, sprains, breaks, falls. |
Do not climb on log decks.
ANIMAL HAZARDS
- BEE STINGS, SNAKE BITES, TICKS
| Allergic reaction, poisoning |
| Avoid bears, badgers and other known aggressive animals. Be alert! Be able to identify the symptoms of allergic reactions to bee stings. Know if your co-workers are allergic. Carry medication and administer as needed. Ensure you are properly trained to administer when assisting co-workers. |
Watch your step when working in snake inhabited areas. Persons allergic to bees are often much more susceptible and suffer more severe problems with snake bites as well. If snake bitten, remain calm, call for help on the radio, get instructions. If you're told to come in or can't make radio contact, drive carefully and safely to the nearest medical facility.
Check for ticks daily. Wear light-colored clothing that fits tightly at wrists, ankles, and waist. If you find a burrowed tick, grasp the tick as close as possible to the point of attachment and pull gently and repeatedly. Treat bite with antiseptic: wash hands with soap and water. Save the tick for possible identification/testing and fill out a CA-1.
| HEAT/COLD EXPOSURE |
| Hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke |
| Do not work in extreme weather conditions. Wear appropriate clothing. Carry appropriate equipment (water, matches, food, extra clothing, sunblock). drink plenty of water. Eat properly and come to work well rested. Maintain radio communication. Watch for potential symptoms in yourself and others: |
- Hypothermia: body temperature drops; signals include shivering, numbness, glassy stare, apathy, loss of consciousness.
- Frostbite: freezing of body parts: signals include lack of feeling in affected area and skin that appears waxy, cold to the touch and discolored (flushed, white, yellow or blue).
- Heat exhaustion: over exposure to heat: signals include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness and exhaustion. Can lead to heat stroke: symptoms include loss of consciousness, rapid or weak pulse and rapid, shallow breathing.
Know and apply appropriate first aid.
| LIGHTNING |
| Electrocution |
| During lightning storms, stay off of ridges, out of meadows/openings and away from snags and fences. |
| HUNTING SEASON |
| Getting shot |
Inexperienced drivers Know specific dates of hunting seasons. When working in the field, it is required to wear an orange cruiser's vest. Make a lot of noise (whistle, talk to others) so that hunters know where you are. If at all possible, schedule your work away from high use areas. Vests are available upon request Vehicle traffic during hunting seasons is very heavy. Some hunters may not be experienced with back country driving. Drive defensively at all times. Slow down and be alert. Aside from the usual logging traffic, there will be motor homes, pickups with trailers and ATV'S. ALWAYS DRIVE WITH LIGHTS ON. *SEE DRIVING JHA
RISK OF GETTING LOST
Keep yourself located using landmarks, maps roads, timber sale unit boundaries, compass, and/or GPS units. If turned around, carefully retrace steps to known location. Contact others in the field.
WATCHING OUT FOR THE CREW
Remember, as you watch for hazards for yourself, you should always watch for hazards for you fellow crew members. Fatigue, pre-existing injury (no matter how slight), hunger, illness, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, dehydration, etc., are often times easier to see in others. If you see signs or symptoms, or injury in others, STOP WORK RIGHT THEN!! Do not wait. If necessary, insist. If you're told to stop work by a crew member, STOP WORK! No one's work is more important than their health or well being.
*FIRE PREPAREDNESS
All qualified individuals will have the equipment required to participate in initial response to fire. This includes proper boots, clothing, protective gear (fire shelter, hard hat, etc.). All vehicles will be outfitted with at least one set of tools: shovel and pulaski. If more than 2 people in rig, consider supplying rig with additional tools. Care will be taken to not start wildfires. Smoking is restricted to roads during fire season. Extinguish cigarettes at all times. Under level III and IV IFPL, follow road use restrictions as posted. Don't park where catalytic converters might ignite grass/brush. Watch for smoke when walking or driving. Report any fire activity to Dispatch immediately.
| HAND TOOLS |
| Cuts, abrasions, bruises. |
| Keep guards on when not in use. Have leather gloves on when removing and replacing guards. Never use shovel as a pry bar. Check handles for splits, cracks and slivers, before using. |
Don't leave tools lying on the ground.
IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY
1) ASSESS SITUATION
2) RENDER 1ST AID
3) CONTACT DISPATCH
4) TRAFFIC CONTROL
If you come upon an accident, or are involved in one, provide the following info. to Dispatch:
- type of incident (car crash, fallen hiker...)
- person involved (private citizen, FS employee)
- legal and geographic location (be specific)
- number injured, extent of injuries, fatalities
(DO NOT ANNOUNCE NAMES OVER THE RADIO)
- existing hazards to victim(s) or rescue personnel
- need for law enforcement (damage to FS or private property)
- number of personnel on scene; level of medical expertise (basic 1st aid, EMT) Stay calm. Be clear and precise on radio. If Dispatch is unable to copy, utilize a lookout. Remain in radio contact with Dispatch and keep them informed of patient status. Continue with first aid. Notify Dispatch of arrival of help.
Secure area and assist with traffic control if needed. Act in support role until released. Notify dispatch when released.
Use rule of thumb if possibility of hazardous materials exist (far enough away to cover the whole incident with thumb at arms lenght in front of eyes).
Follow Radio Procedures for Medical Emergencies JHA.
REFERENCES:FISH 6709.11
Health and Safety Code Handbook
FS Health & Safety Code:
2-1 General Vehicle Travel
2-7 Foot Travel
3-1 General; All Projects
3-3 Fire fighting
3-15 Tree Felling/Bucking
5-1,3,4,5,8 Hand Tools
5-17 Chainsaws
5-19 Burning Out
6-12 Lighting
7-1,2,3 Employee Health environmental Hazards
| 10. LINE OFFICER SIGNATURE |
| 11. TITLE |
| 12. DATE |
| /s/ David Halemeier |
| District Ranger |
| 04/24/2013 |
| Previous edition is obsolete |
| (over) |
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