JOB TITLE:

oxyfuel welding
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Welding Operations WORK PLACE LOCATION:
MOST WELDING SHOP

TASKS Define Activities/Equipment Used (note POTENTIAL HAZARDS

frequency/duration)

1a. Wipe down work area with damp cloth Spilling water could cause slip/trip.
(water) Not cleaning area could leave dust
particles/combustibles that could flare

1b. Uncoil and straighten hoses from cylinders

Loose hose on floor could cause slip/trip.
Damaged hose could cause leak/fire

Gas leak could cause fire

1c. Adjust screws on regulators so they are
backed of
1d. Open cyclinder valve slowly by turning None
counterclockwise.
1. Turn torch on 1e. Turn adjustment screw clockwise to none
desired pressure
1f. Crack open acetylene/LPG valve on torch Potential gas accumulation if not prepared
body to ligh

1g. Use striker to ignite torch

Potential gas accumulation Spark
production (could ignite other material)

1h. Adjust acetylene/lpg torch body valve Incorrect adjustment could cause flame ou
undesirable magnitude

1i. Open axygen valve on torch body

Incorrect adjustment could cause flame ou
undesirable magnitude

2a. Have flux and welding rods appropriate for Improper weld due to improper
type weld and material being welded selection of flux and welding rods
 2a. Have flux and welding rods appropriate for Improper weld due to improper
type weld and material being welded selection of flux and welding rods

2b1. Fire or Explosion

2b2. Breathing welding fumes

2b. Perform weld

2. Perform weld

2b3. Sparks could burn eyes, hands, clothe

2b4. Arc rays can burn eyes

3c. Perform weld with arc welder 2b5. Smoke may set of smoke alarm or
sprinkler system

2c1.. Contents of piping could cause burn

2c. Weld heating, AC, water, steam,
condensate return line
 2d1. Electical shock, cuts and burns
2d. Perform weld on or near electrical device

3a. Close acetylene/Lpg valve on torch body

Valve and stem (pinch points)

3b. Close oxygen valve on torch body

Valve and stem (pinch points)

Valve and stem (pinch points)

3c. Turn the acetylene/Lpgvalve clockwise

3. Turn of torch

3d. Turn the oxygen valve clockwis Valve and stem (pinch points)

3g. Slowly open Acetylene/LPG valve on Gas (potential inhalation, explosion)

the torch body to bleed lines

3h. Slowly open oxygen valve on the torch body to Gas (potential explosion)
bleed lines.
 JOB TITLE:
oxyfuel welding
WORK PLACE LOCATION:
MOST WELDING SHOP
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
pilling water could cause slip/trip.
Not cleaning area could leave dust
rticles/combustibles that could flare
e hose on floor could cause slip/trip.
maged hose could cause leak/fire
Gas leak could cause fire
None
none
tial gas accumulation if not prepared
to ligh
otential gas accumulation Spark
uction (could ignite other material)
ct adjustment could cause flame out,
undesirable magnitude
ct adjustment could cause flame out,
undesirable magnitude
mproper weld due to improper
election of flux and welding rods
REVISED DATE
CREATED JHA CREATOR
DEPARTTMENT
REQUIRED CONTROLS/WORK PRACTICES REQUIRED PPE
Slowly apply small amount of water to
cloth and wipe down work area. Ensure fire N/A
extinguishers are available and charged
Ensure uncoiled hoses will not be a tripping
hazard. Ensure there are no kinks, cracks or
damage to hoses. Ensure all torch valves are
closed and inspect for possible leaks N/A
Ensure adjustment screws on regulators N/A
are backed of so no tension
is present for both acetylene and oxygen
None N/A
Know the correct pressure
for type equipment
Safety glasses,
Have striker available work gloves
Quickly, so not to let gas accumulate,
hold torch facing away from face,
body and portable unit. Using other Safety glasses,
hand, strike flint approximately 2 inches work gloves
from tip of torch.
Adjust acetylene torch body
valve to desired flame Safety glasses,
work gloves
Slowly open oxygen valve on torch Safety glasses,
body to achieve desired flame work gloves
Welding training should cover when and Safety glasses,
how to use diferent fluxes and welding work gloves
rods. Adhere to the trianing
 Welding training should cover when and Safety glasses,
how to use diferent fluxes and welding work gloves
rods. Adhere to the trianing

1. Updated (annual) Welding shop burn

2b1. Fire or Explosion
permit required.
2. If welding outside shop, Burn Permit
from Authorized Person required.
3. Do not weld near flammable material. Safety glasses,
Move flammables at least 35 feet away work gloves
or protect them with flame-proof covers.
4. Do not weld on drums, tanks or any
closed containers unless a qualified
person has tested it and declared it or
prepared it to be safe.

2b2. Breathing welding fumes

1. Use enough forced ventilation or local

exhaust (forced suction) at the Welder's cap; safety
arc to remove fumes from breathing area. glasses, oxygen fed
2. Use portable smoke eater when out on respirator, if
a job. required; Welder's
3. Use welding helmet that has fresh air face shield; welder's
supply. gloves; welder's
4. Keep your head out of the fumes and apron
do not breathe fumes
1. Wear welder's cap, eye protection, Welder's cap,
face shield, gloves, apron eye protection,
2. If welding outside with breeze, use face shield,
wind break and line of sight barrier to gloves, apron
protect passers-by.

parks could burn eyes, hands, clothes

1. Use welding helmet with correct shade Welder's cap,

of filter. eye protection,
2. Use welding curtain to shield other face shield,
employees and visitors from arc rays gloves, apron
2b4. Arc rays can burn eyes

Smoke may set of smoke alarm or Welder's cap,

sprinkler system eye protection,
face shield,
Fire Protection Impairment Permit gloves, apron
whenever working closer
than 35 feet from a sprinkler head or
smoke detector.

Welder's cap,
eye protection,
Drain piping at welding area, wearing face shield,
Contents of piping could cause burns insulated gloves, gloves, apron
eye protection or
whatever other PPE based on pipe
contents
 Welder's cap,
eye protection,
face shield,
1. Electical shock, cuts and burns gloves, apron
Use lock-oout/tag-out procedures.

Position fingers on acetylene valve Welder's cap,

ensuring they do not come in contact eye protection,
with the valve stem. Turn valve face shield,
clockwise. gloves, apron
Valve and stem (pinch points)

Position fingers on oxygen valve ensuring Welder's cap,

they do not come in contact with the eye protection,
valve stem. Turn valve clockwise. face shield,
gloves, apron
Valve and stem (pinch points)

Position fingers on oxygen valve Welder's cap,

ensuring they do not come in contact eye protection,
Valve and stem (pinch points) with the valve stem. Turn valve face shield,
clockwise. gloves, apron

Welder's cap,
eye protection,
face shield,
Valve and stem (pinch points) Position fingers on oxygen valve gloves, apron
ensuring they do not come in contact
with the valve stem. Turn valve
clockwise.
Position torch nozzle away from Welder's cap,
personnel and any heat source. Open eye protection,
valve on torch body face shield,
gloves, apron
s (potential inhalation, explosion)

Position torch nozzle away from Welder's cap,

personnel and any heat source. eye protection,
Gas (potential explosion) Open valve on torch body face shield,
gloves, apron
 JOB TITLE:
arc welding
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Welding Operations WORK PLACE LOCATION:
MOST WELDING SHOP

STEPS Activities POTENTIAL HAZARDS

a) Strain/sprain from heavy and/or awkward

workpiece--
b) Foot injury from dropping workpiece-
-c) Trip/fall in area around Arc Welding workstatio
d) Damage to workpiece from incorrect set---
e) Hand/finger laceration from edge of workpiece
f) Hand/finger contusion from tool slippage while
tightening fixture

Set up workpiece
1 on fixture

Electric shock/burn from electrode rod

2 Install electrode rod into torch

a) Electrical shock/burn from contact with

Energize and set Arc Welding electrode rod holder-
3
 a) Electrical shock/burn from contact with
Energize and set Arc Welding electrode rod holder-
3 Machine amperage/ current b) Damage to workpiece from incorrect
amperage/current

a) Damage to workpiece from incorrect gas fl

4 Turn on gas and set flow rate--b) Bodily injury from explosion of
compressed gas cylinder

a) Eye injury from welding flash and/or spatte

b) Burns from welding spatter, UV/infrared
radiation and/or electrical contact-
c) Inhalation of welding fumes or asphyxiatio
from displaced oxygen-
d) Bodily injury from condition or type of
workpiece being welded-
e) Electrical shock hazard-
f) Hearing loss from chronic exposure to noisy
machinery-
g) Fire due to combustible material in welding
area-
h) Hand/finger contact burn from hot electro
rod

5 Weld workpiece
 a) Electrical shock/burn or electrical contact w
conducting objects,flammable liquids and/or
6 Complete welding compressed gas cylinders due to energized
electrode rod holder

a) Strain/sprain from heavy and/or awkward

workpiece--
b) Foot injury from dropping workpiece--
c) Trip/fall in area around Arc Welding
workstation--
d) Hand/finger laceration from edge of
workpiece--
e) Hand/finger contusion from tool slippage

Remove workpiece from fixture and transport

7 to inspection
 JOB TITLE: REVISED DATE
CREATED JHA CREATOR
arc welding

WORK PLACE LOCATION: DEPARTTMENT

MOST WELDING SHOP

POTENTIAL HAZARDS REQUIRED CONTROLS/WORK PRACTICES REQUIRED PPE

prain from heavy and/or awkward
--
ury from dropping workpiece-
l in area around Arc Welding workstation--
e to workpiece from incorrect set---
nger laceration from edge of workpiece--
nger contusion from tool slippage while
fixture
a) Use mechanical hoist or get assistance Safety Eyewear,
from co-worker to set-up/ adjust workpiece-- Safety Footwear,
b) Wear recommended footwear. Ensure Leather Gloves,
workpiece is securely clamped to fixture Hearing Protection,
c) Clean/clear work area/surfaces of unused Apron, Welding Bib,
tools/materials. Remove dust/debris.-
d) Workpiece should be clean and secure to Full-face Welding
fixture- Helmet
e) Wear recommended gloves when handling
workpieces with sharp edges-
f) Use correct tool and wear recommended
gloves

hock/burn from electrode rod Ensure Arc Welding machine power to arc Safety Eyewear,
is electrically de-energized when Safety Footwear,
changing electrical rod Leather Gloves,
Hearing Protection,
Apron, Welding Bib,
Full-face Welding
Helmet

a) Ensure welding machine is properly Safety Eyewear,

grounded. Safety Footwear,
Welder should be insulated from live Leather Gloves,
electrical parts and dry. Inspect and Hearing Protection,
replace cables, plugs and leads that show Apron, Welding Bib,
any signs of defects. Wear recommended Full-face Welding
gloves and clothing.- Helmet
b) Refer to Op Sheet and/or Shop Order
for correct amperage/current--
ctrical shock/burn from contact with
electrode rod holder-

ge to workpiece from incorrect gas flow fastened so it will not fall. Do not use a
--b) Bodily injury from explosion of
compressed gas cylinder
ury from welding flash and/or spatter--
rom welding spatter, UV/infrared
and/or electrical contact-
tion of welding fumes or asphyxiation
laced oxygen-
injury from condition or type of
e being welded-
cal shock hazard-
g loss from chronic exposure to noisy
y-
e to combustible material in welding
finger contact burn from hot electrode
a) Ensure welding machine is properly Safety Eyewear,
grounded. Safety Footwear,
Welder should be insulated from live Leather Gloves,
electrical parts and dry. Inspect and Hearing Protection,
replace cables, plugs and leads that show Apron, Welding Bib,
any signs of defects. Wear recommended Full-face Welding
gloves and clothing.- Helmet
b) Refer to Op Sheet and/or Shop Order
for correct amperage/current--
a) Consult Op Sheet and/or Shop Order Safety Eyewear,
for correct flow rate- Safety Footwear,
b) Practice caution around compressed Leather Gloves,
gas cylinders. Protect gas cylinders from Hearing Protection,
excessive heat, mechanical shocks and Apron, Welding Bib,
arcs. Ensure cylinder is insulated and Full-face Welding
Helmet
compressed gas cylinder that appears to
be damaged and/or defective.
a) Wear welding helmet with proper Safety Eyewear,
grade of filter plate. Ensure flash Safety Footwear,
curtains/barriers are used to protect Leather Gloves,
bystanders/observers- Hearing Protection,
b) Wear recommended protective Apron, Welding Bib,
clothing. Ensure any exposed skin is Full-face Welding
covered during the welding process. Do Helmet
not wear metal jewelry and clothing with
cufs and/or pockets. Stay a safe distance
away from arc-
c) Use local exhaust ventilation and a fan
to maintain good air circulation
d) Do not weld workpiece unless it is
properly cleaned-
e) Ensure welding machine is properly
grounded. Welder should be insulated
from live electrical parts and dry. Do not
weld when wet. Inspect and replace
cables, plugs and leads that show any
signs of defect.-
f) Wear hearing protection-
g) Remove any combustible material from
the immediate welding site. Keep a fire
extinguisher readily available.-
h) When electrode rod gets too short,
stop welding and restart with a new
electrode rod. Wear recommended
gloves

cal shock/burn or electrical contact with
ng objects,flammable liquids and/or
ed gas cylinders due to energized
rod holder
sprain from heavy and/or awkward
e--
jury from dropping workpiece--
l in area around Arc Welding
on--
finger laceration from edge of
e--
finger contusion from tool slippage
stop welding and restart with a new
electrode rod. Wear recommended
gloves
Ensure Arc Welding machine power to arc Safety Eyewear,
is electrically de-energized. When not in Safety Footwear,
use electrode rod should be removed Leather Gloves,
from holder and holder should be placed Hearing Protection,
so it cannot make electrical contact with Apron, Welding Bib,
conducting objects, flammable liquids Full-face Welding
and/or compressed gas cylinders. Helmet
a) Use mechanical hoist or get assistance Safety Eyewear,
from co-workers to transport workpiece-- Safety Footwear,
b) Wear recommended footwear. Ensure Leather Gloves,
workpiece is securely clamped to fixture-- Hearing Protection,
c) Clean/clear work area/surfaces of Apron, Welding Bib,
unused tools/materials. Remove Full-face Welding
dust/debris regularly- Helmet
d) Wear recommended gloves when
handling workpieces with sharp edges-e)
Use correct tool and wear recommended
gloves
 JOB TITLE:
Angular grinding
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
GRINDING Operations WORK PLACE LOCATION:
MOST WELDING SHOP

STEPS Activities POTENTIAL HAZARDS

1 Check cord integrity. Hand cut from cut wires.

1- Date expired
2 Sutaibilty of Grinding Wheel sutaibilty 2- Broken
3- Rusty or Old

Hand injury from inadvertent starting

3 3. Check grinding wheel tightness

Foot injury from dropping the tool

4 Verify the guard is tight and appropriate for the job

Foot injury from dropping the tool

5 Verify the appropriate handle location.

Injuries associated with the work propelled

the grinder and/or landing on you

Make sure the materials being ground are

6 adequately secured and positioned correctly

7 Plug-in the grinder. Eye and skin damage from projectiles.

7 Plug-in the grinder. Eye and skin damage from projectiles.

Eye injuries from projectiles and sparks

Skin damage from sparks and projectiles

Hearing loss

Ergonomic considerations

8 Begin grinding

Inhalation of toxic or irritant fume or particu

Scaterred of particles
 JOB TITLE: REVISED DATE
CREATED JHA CREATOR
Angular grinding

WORK PLACE LOCATION: DEPARTTMENT

MOST WELDING SHOP

POTENTIAL HAZARDS REQUIRED CONTROLS/WORK PRACTICES REQUIRED PPE

1-Leather gloves
2.Eye and face
protection
Wear leather gloves. 3.Body covering
Hand cut from cut wires. Inspect slowly. 4.Foot protection

1- Store keeper Insure before issuing the

Grind Wheel.
pired 2- Training how to check Expirary date.
N/A
r Old

and injury from inadvertent starting Do not plug in the machine until inspection is 1-Leather gloves
complete. 2.Eye and face
protection
3.Body covering
4.Foot protection

oot injury from dropping the tool Rest the tool on the bench. 1- Steel Toe shoes.
Wear steel-toed shoes.

oot injury from dropping the tool Rest the tool on the bench. 1- Steel Toe shoes.
Wear steel-toed shoes.

associated with the work propelled by Verify the work is adequately secured by 1- Steel Toe shoes.
he grinder and/or landing on you trying to dislodge it with a gloved hand
(the work weight may secure it enough).
Wear steel-toed shoes.

Check the trigger switch to insure it is of 1-Leather gloves

2.Eye and face
and skin damage from projectiles. protection
3.Body covering
4.Foot protection
 Check the trigger switch to insure it is of 1-Leather gloves
2.Eye and face
and skin damage from projectiles. protection
3.Body covering
4.Foot protection
Wear safety glasses/goggles and a
injuries from projectiles and sparks face shield
Wear leather gloves, long sleeved shirt,
damage from sparks and projectiles long pants, or leather welding guards.
Wear ear plugs. ( Check Brieser PPE
Hearing loss Matrix
for proper task)

Change position from time to time.

Ergonomic considerations Wear vibration resistant gloves
1-Leather gloves
2.Eye and face
Wear the appropriate respirator based on protection
the content of the metal and its coatings. 3.Body covering
Contact Brieser Safety Department for 4.Foot protection
n of toxic or irritant fume or particulate evaluation and exposure assessment

1- use Fire Resistance stand or sheets.

Scaterred of particles