Attachment_G_JHA_2017_Station_Fire_Release.docx

Attachment G Job Hazard Analysis for 2017 Station Fire Release

References-FSH 6709.11 and -12 (Instructions on Reverse)

2/11/16

7. TASKS/PROCEDURES

8. HAZARDS

9. ABATEMENT ACTIONS

LOADING TOOLS ETC.

Muscle strains; Falling with loads.

Use proper lifting techniques – Lift with legs, not back. Handle tools carefully and store securely in place, maintain 10’ distance from others when carrying tools.

GRUBBING TREES

Cuts,de-hydration, exhauston, falling. .

Be careful of sharp edges and points on hand tools. Wear gloves at all times including when sharpening.

Wear heavy pants to protect legs. Gloves to protect hands & prevent dirt from getting into gloves; apply a hand cream during the day and especially at the end of the day if subject to drying and cracking. Staying adequately hydrated will enable the body to fight the effects of cold or heat. With proper hydration, the body is able to make use of stored energy; On cold days warm or hot beverages are best but drinks such as coffee or tea that have a diuretic effect should be avoided. Eating balanced meals provides the energy to stay warm or cool and to perform the assigned task. During this project, increasing the intake of high carborhydrate foods is recommended. Educate the GRUBBERS on the importance of moving carefully through the woods and making sure the footing is secure on slick, steep, unstable ground surfaces.

USE OF NONPOWER RELEASE TOOLS

- mcleods

- pulaskis

- hoes

- clippers

Injury from use/misuse of tools; injuring others.

Demonstrate proper use of tools and make sure the workers use tools properly; trade tools to avoid fatigue; wear gloves to prevent blisters & cuts; avoid over exertion; keep safe operating distance (10' distance minimum); wear proper P.P.E. (ex: hardhat, boots, eye protection, gloves, adequate clothing for the conditions); be sure tools are in good working order; ask questions!

· Maintain a safe working distance between crew members. Stagger crew positions on slopes.

· Be aware of overhanging hazards.

· Avoid tool glance.

· Maintain tools.

· Be aware of the dangers of rolling logs and rocks. Warn others if you see a rolling object

· Work in staggered lines.

· Identify an escape route ( pre- planned, safest, quickest route to avoid a hazard) like rolling rocks or falling trees.

· Carry tools away from body on the downhill side, not over shoulder or uphill side.

Driving to the jobsite

Hazards are:Dusty, winding, narrow roads, rocks in the road, one-lane roads, unfamiliar vehicle, stormy weather, near confused tourists, angry or irritated publics, vehicles in your lane on turns, vehicles turning around on narrow roads, slick and wet or slimy roads, animals in the road

· Have appropriate State and MISPA license; follow F.S. Handbook on Safe driving procedures.

· Drive confidently and defensively at all times.

· Go slow around corners, occasionally cleaning the windshield. Stay outside on turns.

· Stay clear of gullies and trenches, drive slowly over rocks.

· Yield right-of-way to oncoming vehicles---find a safe place to pull over.

· Check brakes, steering, seatbelts, fluid levels, lights. Use maintenance check list in vehicle logbook.

· Inquire about conditions before leaving the office. Be aware of oncoming storms. Drive to avoid accident situations created by the mistakes of others.

· Attitude adjustment; change the subject or work out the problem before driving the vehicle. Let someone else drive. Don’t drive distracted.

· Don’t use phone or radio while driving. Let someone else change music, use radio, GPS, navigate, eat, drink – or change driver.

· Safely turn out with as much room as possible. Know what is ahead and behind the vehicle. Use a backer if available.

· Let others on the crew know if you do not feel well. Let someone else drive.

· Drive slowly and safely, wear seatbelts, turn on headlights. Maintain safe following distance, follow 3-second rule.

· Drive slowly, watch for animals nearby. If passengers are using grab bars, you are driving too fast.

Communication

Safety, crew unity

· Talk to each other. Let other crewmembers know when you see a hazard. Avoid working near known hazard trees. Yell "ROCK!" if you see one start to roll down the hill. Always know the whereabouts of fellow crewmembers. Carry a radio and spare batteries. Review Emergency Evacuation Procedures (see below).

· Use extra caution following rain events.

· Use repeaters when necessary.

Walking and working in the field

Falling down, twisted ankles and knees, poor footing

· Always watch your footing. Slow down and use extra caution around logs, rocks, stumps. and animal holes. Extremely steep slopes (>40%) can be hazardous under wet or dry conditions.

· Wear laced boots with non-skid Vibram-type soles for ankle support and traction.

Falling objects

· Wear your hardhat for protection from falling limbs and pinecones, and from tools and equipment carried by other crewmembers. Stay out of the woods when wind speed or gusts exceed 12 MPH.

· Watch out for hang-ups and broken tops in tree canopy.

· Leave the woods when the wind causes limbs to fall or trees to creak.

Damage to eyes and skin

Poison Oak

· Watch where you walk, ecpecially around trees and brush with limbs sticking out.

· Exercise caution when clearing limbs from tree trunks. Advise wearing eye protection.

· Ultraviolet light from the sun can damage the eyes; look for sunglasses that specify significant protection from UV-A and UV-B radiation.

· Use sunscreen to protect skin from harmful UV rays.

· Take precaution below 4500 feet. Wear blocks and know the Poison oak rules for engagement.

Bee and wasp stings

· Watch for ground nests.

· Watch for respiratory problems. Notify dispatcher and get person to a doctor immediately if there is trouble breathing.

· Gently scrape stinger off if one is present. Apply analgesic swab and a cold pack if possible, and watch for infection.

· Flag the location of any known nests and inform other crewmembers.

· Advise packing an inhaler and Benadryl or Epi-pen if you are prone to severe allergic reaction.

Ticks and mosquitos

· Wear long sleeve shirts. Tuck pants into socks/boots.

· Visually check each other for ticks while in the field. Check yourself carefully at home at day's end.

· If a tick is imbedded in you:

· Gently pull the tick out with tweezers or fingernails using a quick tug.

· Wash the affected area and monitor for a red rash or infection.

Parking and Working around and falling hazard trees (snags and green)

Snags/green trees falling in the work area, High risk tree species present, crews working in hazard tree areas, winds increasing or predicted to increase, presence of hazard trees in work area, crew members taking a break in hazard tree area, tree height equals or exceeds the distance of the control line

· Don’t park within a tree height of a dead tree.

· Safety Officer shall walk ahead of the crew looking for hazards from snags which includes falling trees and branches. Alert crew to hazards and keep crew out of project area when hazardous conditions exist.

· Post lookout to keep crew informed when working near hazards.

· Measure wind speed at least hourly and establish the maximum safe wind speed for the current location. Leave the woods when 12 MPH wind speed or gusts is exceeded or before if branches or snags are falling.

· Establish communications to alert crewmembers in the event of a falling hazard trees or branches.

· Identify escape routes and safe areas away from the hazard trees.

· Scout the area, and be aware of snag/hazard tree locations in relation to your work area.

· Include “Snag Intelligence” in all work activity discussions. I.e. hazard tree location and marking, additional hazards due to slope, and other safety precautions

· Take breaks and stage crews in safe locations.

· Advise personnel when winds increase or change direction.

· Emphasize Situations That Shout Watch Out.

· Direct and train all workers to conduct their own safety assessments, and encourage all to interact with their supervisors to ensure better safety.

· Share our experiences with hazard trees with others.

· SNAGS - - STOP, NOTICE, and GO SAFELY

· SNAG SMART -- LOOK UP and LIVE

Environmental Health Considerations

Heat Stress

· Remain constantly aware of the four basic factors that determine the degree of heat stress (air temperature, humidity, air movement, and heat radiation) relative to the surrounding work environmental heat load.

Heat Exhaustion

· Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a true medical emergency requiring immediate emergency response action.

· NOTE: The severity of the effects of a given environmental heat stress is decreased by reducing the work load, increasing the frequency and/or duration of rest periods and by introducing measures which will protect employees from hot environments.

Severe Environmental Heat Loads Maintain adequate water intake by drinking water periodically in small amounts throughout the day (flavoring water with citrus flavors or extracts enhances palatability). Some overhydration is strongly recommended. Check urine color, the more yellow the more severy you are underhydrated.

Allow approximately 2 weeks with progressive degrees of heat exposure and physical exertion for substantial acclimatization. Acclimatization is necessary regardless of an employee's physical condition (the better one's physical condition, the quicker the acclimatization).

· Tailor the work schedule to fit the climate, the physical condition of employees, and mission requirements.

a. A reduction of work load markedly decreases total heat stress.

b. Lessen work load and/or duration of physical exertion the first days of heat exposure to allow gradual acclimatization.

c. Alternate work and rest periods. More severe conditions may require longer rest periods and electrolyte fluid replacement.

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) Index Curtail or suspend physical work when conditions are extremely severe (see attached Heat Stress Index).

· Compute a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index to determine the level of physical activity (take WBGT index measurements in a location that is similar or closely approximates the environment to which employees will be exposed).

· WBGT THRESHOLD VALUES FOR INSTITUTING PREVENTIVE MEASURES

· 80-90 degrees F Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and physical activity.

· 90-105 degrees F Heat exhaustion and heat stroke possible with prolonged exposure and physical activity.

· 105-130 degrees F Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are likely with prolonged heat exposure and physical activity.

Cold Extremes

· Cover all exposed skin and be aware of frostbite. While cold air will not freeze the tissues of the lungs, slow down and use a mask or scarf to minimize the effect of cold air on air passages.

· Additional measures to avoid cold weather problems are:

a. Dress in layers with wicking garments (those that carry moisture away from the body) and a weatherproof slicker. A wool or fleece outer garment is recommended.

b. Take layers off as you heat up; put them on as you cool down.

c. Wear head protection that provides adequate insulation and protects the ears.

d. Maintain your energy level. Avoid exhaustion and over-exertion which causes sweating, dampens clothing, accelerates loss of body heat and increases the potential for hypothermia.

e. Acclimate to the cold climate to minimize discomfort.

f. Maintain adequate water/fluid intake to avoid dehydration.

Wind

· Wind chill greatly affects heat loss (see attached Wind Chill Index).

· Avoid working in old, defective timber, especially hardwoods, during periods of high winds due to snag hazards. Leave the woods when wind speeds or gusts exceed 12MPH or before if branches or snags are falling.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures (EEP)

Illness/Injury

· Know Emergency Evacuation Route.

· Render first aid to sick or injured until relieved by a higher-level medical responder. Do not abandon the patient.

· Use Bloodborne Pathogen precautions.

· Use care when moving patients and transporting the injured.

· Maintain communications.

· Notify your supervisor.

· Complete necessary paperwork.

· Have a liter on hand.

Previous edition is obsolete

HEAT STRESS INDEX

Actual Thermometer Reading (F°) NOTE: Add 10° F when protective clothing is worn and add 10° F when in direct sunlight.

DANGER CATEGORY

CAUTION

Attachment to 2010 Reforestation and Release Job Hazard Analyses

Emergency Situation Procedures

Accidents major and minor

Contact Angeles Forest Dispatch with appropriate tone or call 911.

Report the conditions. Have legal description of your location. Use clear text, concise verbage. Do not relay names of victims over the radio. Request medical evacuation if necessary.

If you cannot reach dispatch on channel 1, use channel 2 or 4, and use appropriate repeater:

If helicopter evacuation is necessary:

Be prepared to provide condition of injured person, present location, legal description, landmarks on the ground, and current weather conditions such as wind direction. Have dispatch contact Duty Officer.

Be prepared to provide a potential helicopter landing location. Have someone identify nearest landing location either designated or a location that can provide for a helicopter landing if the designated location is too far from the injured person. Latitude and Longitude coordinates will be needed but dispatch can obtain the coordinates if you provide a very good description of your location. Be ready to provide a legal description of your location, along with roads, creeks or other landmarks.

Helicopters need the following site conditions:

Helicopters need clearings for a Type III ship of 75 ft. in diameter and Type II ship needs 90 ft. diamter. Inspect location of helicopter landing insure no obstructions which could get caught on helicopter skids. Vegetation can not be higher than 6 inches in height for safe helicopter landing. Make sure no power lines or telephone lines or other obstructions that may hinder or prevent a landing. Note wind direction in case asked about wind conditions. Wind can prevent landing or ascent. Have flagging on a stick and in view of the pilot to help with wind direction as the helicopter approaches. Helicopters will approach against the wind. All personnel at helicopter site need to be in safety zone. Type I ship is >75 ft. and Type II ship >90 ft. All personnel need to be in front of the ship in view of the pilot. The injured person should also be in front of the ship in the safety zone and protected from flying debris. All personnel at site need chin strap, hard hat and goggles when helicopter lands. Only have needed personnel near the landing location and have all other back further than the safety zone.

Keep situational awareness before beginning work and identify a location for a landing if a need were to arise. Helicopters can land at old landing locations, road intersections or other flat clearings as long as they are clear of vegetation, obstruction and the site is not too windy and the approach is good.

Angeles Dispatch: 661-948=6082.

Emergency Situation Procedures

Dead spots, radio failure, no communication, accidents.

For dead spots: move around and find a place to transmit. You may need to walk/drive up out of a valley, or simply walk down the road.

If there is a failure to communicate, try changing batteries or using a different radio.

Emergency Situation Procedures

Illness/Injury

Activate EMS by calling Angeles Dispatch.

Refer to Emergency Evacuation Instructions on the next page.

Render first aid to sick or injured until relieved by a higher-level medical responder. Do not abandon the patient.

Use blood borne pathogen precautions.

Use care when moving patients and transporting the injured.

Maintain communications.

Notify your supervisor.

Complete necessary paperwork.

If helicopter emergency evacuation is necessary be prepared to provide a verbal location of injured or sick person. Have legal description township, range, section ie T. 12 R.6E, 1/4SW 1/4 SW Section 18.

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Frostbite Times

Wind Chill Chart

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Temperature (ºF)

W in d (m p h

Where, T= Air Temperature (ºF) V= Wind Speed (mph)

Wind Chill (ºF) = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V0.16) + 0.4275T(V0.16) Effective 11/01/01