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ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

Date Prepared

Date Revised

Revision No.

8/6/18

Project or Job/Task

Location/Office:

Prepared by:

Accepted by:

Lower Monumental L&D

Lower Monumental L&D

Kyle Arentsen

(see Cover Memorandum)

Activity or Job Steps

Hazard

Recommended Controls See attached Job Hazard Analysis for Rope Access Gate Inspection

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Equipment to be used.

Inspection Requirements

Training Requirements

Standard Rope Access Industry equipment such that inspector works from two ropes for work positioning and fall arrest/fall protection - a working rope and a back-up, safety rope - and is permanently attached to both. Rigging Equipment will be provided by contractor.

Inspection will be via industrial rope access techniques. The SPRAT/IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Supervisor will provide rigging, supervision, rescue services. Structural engineers from USACE-MVS will perform visual inspections. USACE-MVS inspectors are SPRAT Level 1/2 certified rope access technicians.

Rope Access rigging and supervision will be performed by SPRAT/IRATA certified Level 3 Rope Access Supervisor.

Rope Access work and inspection will be performed by SPRAT certified Level 1/2 Rope Access Technicians.

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

Employee Review:

I have reviewed and understand the hazards and required controls to perform this activity.

Employee Print Name Employee Signature Date

Rope Access - Gate Inspection Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Project/Contract # Lower Monumental Rope Access Gate Inspection Start Date 9/17/18 Finish Date 9/20/18

Prepared By Date Prepared 8/6/18 Approved By Date Approved Facility Contact

Phone email

Specific Location Description

Lower Monumental L&D

Project Location/Emergency Map and Directions

Personnel By signing below I agree that:

I have been briefed and understand the contents of this JHA and work plan. I understand my responsibilities and I am competent to use the equipment required and carry out the intended tasks safely.

Contact Information Emerg. Contact

Rope Access SPRAT/IRATA Level III Supervisor (Project Competent Person) Inspection Supervisor

RA LV III

Contractor

Name: Cell:

Office:

Email:

Name:

Sign: Phone:

Rope Access Contractor RA Level __

Name: Cell:

Office:

Rope Access Contractor RA Level __

Name: Cell:

Office:

USACE

Project Lead RA Level _2_

Name: Kyle Arentsen Cell:618-910-8230

Office: 314-331-8281 Email: kyle.j.arentsen@usace.army.mil

Name: Rachel Arentsen

Sign: Phone:

618-214-4740

USACE

Inspector RA Level _1_

Name: Rob Kelsey Cell:618-558-4944

Office: 314-331-8232 Email: robert.d.kelsey@usace.army.mil

Name: Tracey Kelsey

Sign: Phone:

618-593-5703

USACE

Inspector RA Level _1_

Name: Jeff Dinkelmann Cell: 618-978-1894

Office:314-331-8696 Email:jeffrey.a.dinkelmann@usace.army.

mil

Name:

Shirley Hausmann

Sign: Phone:

618-978-1321

USACE

Inspector RA Level __

Name: Cell:

Office:

Emergency Information

EMS Phone

Emergency Contact Name & Phone

EMS Access Life-flight?

Emergency Gathering Site

Nearest Hospital Location & Phone

AED

Location

Communication: Cell Phone Service- (Y/N)____ Check service on site Radio (Y/N) Channel:

Project Phone: ( ) - - Ex. Location:

Additional Notes:

Pre-Work Checklist

__ Discuss project, goals and personnel roles.

__ Schedule Clearances; Lock-outs etc.

__ Discuss lock-out procedures with all personnel on site. Attach locks as necessary.

__ Collect/Discuss Emergency Contact Information, special dialing instructions, nearest hospital, etc.

__ Check Communication methods – radio, mobile phone, landline etc.

__ Emergency vehicle access clear? Keys for vehicles available?

__ Emergency Gathering Site discussed.

__ First aid kit/AED available and location announced.

__ Location of drinking water and toilet facilities.

Additional Items:

Description of Work

Site Locations

Location Potential Hazards Mitigation Methods

Inspection operations

Activities Potential Hazards Mitigation Methods LV3 Supervisor and LV1 Technician

Human error, joint and muscle strains and exhaustion, harness discomfort.

Adhere to SPRAT/IRATA Training, Keep physically fit, warm up muscles, use good technique during rope skills, take necessary breaks, fit harness appropriately.

USACE inspectors Human error, joint and muscle strains and exhaustion, harness discomfort.

Adhere to SPRAT Training, Keep physically fit, warm up muscles, use good technique during rope skills, take necessary breaks, fit harness appropriately.

Individual Equipment

__ Helmet __ Eye protection __ Foot protection __ Gloves __ Protective clothing __ Reflective Clothing __ Respiratory protection __ Hearing Protection __ Harness __ Connectors __ Descender __ Ascender __ Belay Device __ 2 Backup Devices __ Lanyards __ Pulleys __ Multi-tool __ headlamp __ Clearance Locks __ other:

Equipment maintenance records shall be available upon request.

All load bearing equipment are ANSI Z359.4*, with the exception of the following:

Tool (Name/Manuf.): Petzl ASAP Lock Purpose: Backup Device (Second Point) Justification for Use**: This device is widely used in the rope access industry. The device is one of the accepted backup devices used by SPRAT during required trainings. Other widely tested/accepted ANSI devices are not known. The device is also approved by EN 353-2.

Tool (Name/Manuf.): Petzl Croll and Handle Ascender Purpose: Ascent Justification for Use**: This device is widely used in the rope access industry. The device is one of the accepted backup devices used by SPRAT during required trainings. Other widely tested/accepted ANSI devices are not known. The device is also approved by EN 567.

Tool (Name/Manuf.): Purpose:

Justification for Use**:

*All equipment shall be widely accepted within standard SPRAT/IRATA practice.

**Include description of availability of an alternate, RA society recognition, specialty application, alternate standard approval (i.e. EU), etc.

Group Equipment

__ Ropes __ Edge Protection __ Rigging Straps __ Connectors __ other:

Note: group equipment being supplied by Contractor.

Equipment maintenance records shall be available upon request.

All load bearing equipment are ANSI Z359.4*, with the exception of the following:

*All equipment shall be widely accepted within standard SPRAT/IRATA practice.

**Include description of availability of an alternate, RA society recognition, specialty application, alternate standard approval (i.e. EU), etc.

Machinery Lock-out/tag-out

Does machinery, valves, or gates need to be locked-out? __ Yes __ No __ Machinery Locked-out/Tagged out of service __ Tags visually checked by RA Supervisor Equipment Needed for Lockout:

Contact person for Clearance: Phone:

Clearance held by: Phone:

Access (Fall) and Hazard Zone

Hazard Zone:

Access Zone:

Anchor Description/ Location

Rescue and Retrieval Methods

• Rope Rescue and Retrieval Methods should be consistent with those outlined in Rope Access Industry Standards. The equipment needed for rescue shall always be available in the inspection area. A trained rescue supervisor shall be geared up and ready to respond whenever anyone is on rope.

• Rescue method to be discussed on site prior to beginning work. All Rope Access personnel and available project personnel will assist in rescue operations as directed by the Level III Rope Access supervisor.

• All rope access work will be in compliance with SPRAT or IRATA Safe

• Practices, company guidelines, and accepted industry standards.

• All ropes will be rigged to raise for rescue.

• Rescue will be performed by RA Supervisor using necessary equipment to raise injured climber to top surface of dam.

• Rescue equipment will be in place as follows:

· Hauling and lowering system will be stationed at the top of the dam.

· Rescue kit will be stationed on the dam.

• In the event of a personnel fall, all work will stop and personnel will stand by ready to participate in a rescue if necessary. RA supervisor will be the rescue team

Rescue Kit __ First Aid Kit __ Patient Packaging __ Pulleys __ Rope Grabs __ Connectors __ Spare Equipment __ Other:

(x) Condition Description of Hazards Control Measures x Falling • Gravity-induced injury or death _x_

_x_

Always use appropriate fall-protection or rope-access equipment when 6 feet from unprotected edge with a fall potential of 6 feet or more All personnel must be properly trained (certified in SPRAT/IRATA as required) x Human Error • Rigging Errors

Use 2-rope system when working line is primary means of support Use independent anchorages Always do 4-point check: Ropes (including anchors), Hardware, Harness, Helmet

Communication Difficulty

• Loud ambient noise (traffic, machinery, running water, wind, etc.)

• Malfunctioning or dropped radios

• Conditions change

Agree upon and use standardized communication signals Check communication system Designate alternate communication system in case conditions change or technical difficulties arise Review hand signals (as appropriate)

X Sharp, hot or abrasive

• Rope or anchor damage and/or failure

• Abrasions or cuts to hands

• Melted rope

• Burns sustained by operator

_x_ _x_ _x_

Use proper edge protection and padding Use re-direct or intermediate anchors as needed Wear gloves and proper clothing

Electrical Lines • Inadvertent contact with energized lines

• Burns or electrocution from contact

Examine lines that might be contacted by wind-blown ropes Get appropriate clearances Follow lock-out/tag-out procedure

X Machinery • Inadvertent operation of machinery

• Injury sustained from machinery

• Hazardous condition created (e.g. release of water)

_x_ _x_ _x_

Get appropriate clearances Follow lock-out/tag-out procedure Confirm lock-out/tag-out x Injury from Tools • Hazards depend on tools used

• Damage to rope-access or fall-protection system

Follow all manufacturers instructions and keep all protective guards in place Separate suspension rope may be required for tools greater than 10 kg x Dropped Tools or Materials

• Possible injury to personnel and public

• Loss of important tools for work or egress

• Damage to structures or equipment

_x_ _x_ _x_ _x_

Clearly mark and barricade Hazard Zone Helmets or hard hats must be worn in Hazard Zone Keep a clean and orderly worksite All tools and devices must be tethered or secured Avoid working or standing below other workers

Rock fall or loose debris

• Possible injury to personnel and public

• Damage to structures or equipment

• Severed ropes

Careful scaling or clearing of slope may be needed prior to beginning work Loose materials or rock may need to be secured (either temporarily or permanently) Manage ropes carefully to avoid dislodging loose materials

Water (working around/over moving/standing water)

• Wet surfaces can be slippery

• Potential for Drowning

• Trapped in current while tied off

(drowning hazard)

Stop work if conditions become dangerous Rescue boat shall be readily available if working directly over water, especially if descent is a viable method of egress.

Fall protection or rope access equipment should not allow worker to fall into water (especially moving water) Personal flotation devices not required if proper fall protection in place x Weather- Rain/Snow/Ice

• Insulating qualities of wet clothing decreases

• Possible hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature)

• Loss of dexterity in extremities

• Wet or icy surfaces can be slippery

• Decreased friction on descent and rope-grab devices

• Danger of stray current around improperly insulated and grounded electrical equipment

• Decreased visibility

• Frozen Ropes

_x_ _x_ _x_

Wear proper footwear and clothing Waterproof rain gear should be available Be aware of slippery conditions Electrical equipment must be adequately grounded and equipped with GFCI’s.

Hand warmers should be available in case of emergency

Condition Description of Hazards Control Measures x Sun/Heat • Possible dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke

• Burns from tools, equipment, and structural steel

• Adhesives and first-aid supplies may be degraded by heat

Ample water and/or electrolytes must be on hand for workers Schedule proper breaks and work in morning or evening to avoid peak temperatures Wear gloves and proper clothing to protect hands from hot surfaces

Cold/Freezing Temperatures

• Possible hypothermia, frostbite, loss of dexterity in extremities

• Decrease in efficiency, adhesives and first-aid supplies may not function properly due to cold, water for drinking and work may be frozen; slippery surfaces

Stop work if conditions become dangerous Wear proper footwear and clothing, including gloves and hat Warm liquids should be available to workers Ensure warming station is available to workers x Wind • Possible increased cooling or hypothermia risk, increased dehydration risk in dry humidity

• Decrease in efficiency, hindrance to communications between team members

• Danger of unsecured equipment or material being blown into the access zone

• Difficulty communicating

Wear proper footwear and clothing, including gloves and hat Secure loose materials at work site Be wary of wind developing slack in ropes where they may be blown in to areas making retrieval difficult x Lightning • Possible electrocution due to lightning strike, loss of consciousness or life

• Rope-access equipment may provide a pathway to the operative for electrical strikes

_x_ Stop work when lightning threatens x Dimly lit or night work

• Sharp or protruding objects (metal, nails, bolts, etc.) may not be visible to moving operatives, drowsiness of employees

Provide adequate lighting: area lighting and/or head-and hand-lamps Provide spare batteries, light sources, and bulbs

Confined space entry/toxic air

• Work areas may contain toxic gases or insufficient oxygen levels for work.

• Space may have restricted entry/exit making access difficult.

Follow confined space procedures Use air monitor- check batteries, recalibrate as needed Toxic rescue plan may be needed

Dust/Chemical Exposure

• Difficulty in breathing, possible allergic reaction

• Possible long-term health hazard

• Chemical burns to skin, eyes, internal organs

Provide adequate engineering controls Provide PPE where engineering controls not possible or impractical Workers must have MSDS on site for all chemicals used in work Respirators must be the correct type for the exposure and personnel may need medical clearance and be correctly fitted.

High-noise area • Permanent or temporary damage to hearing

• Communications between team members may be difficult

• High-noise levels may mask warning buzzers or other alert sounds

Hearing protection required, in extremely loud environments (+120 dB), multiple types of protection may be necessary.

Agree on hand signals before work starts Workers may be equipped with sound-isolating hearing protection for radios.

x Insect or animal bites or stings

• Possible injury or incapacitation of personnel depending on severity of bite or venom

Careful access into areas where spiders, snakes, scorpions, or other creatures may reside.

Use of gloves at all times, equip first aid kit with medical supplies appropriate for bites and stings.

Vehicular Traffic • Possible impact or crushing injury __

Careful demarcation of access and hazard zones, Use flags, signs, flag persons, lighting as needed Provide high-visibility clothing for personnel Provide traffic control per DOrs MUTCD as needed x Animal/Bird Feces

• Possible inhalation of disease carried by feces

Personnel need to be wary of contact with the droppings.

Workers may need to wear protective gloves or respirators.

Other

Contractor shall attach standard daily tailgate meeting sheet.

At a minimum, the following items shall be included:

- Project name

- Date

- Name of designated Level III/Safety Supervisor

- Names of inspectors

- Basic Rope, Helmet, Harness, and Hardware checklist

- Items for discussion from initial onsite review or previous day’s work

- Signature sheet for all inspectors and additional personnel present

USACE SPRAT Certification

Contractor SPRAT Certification

Emergency Information