Job hazard analysis

Before the load moves, check the rigging selected for the lift, its condition and its capacity markings. OSHA 1926.251 sets requirements for slings and rigging hardware.

Exposed rebar can create an impalement hazard around steel and formwork work. Plan how the protection will be installed and kept in place as reinforcing work moves across the area.

Steel erection work runs from delivery and staging through connections, access and fall protection. Use OSHA Subpart R to check the requirements against the work sequence.

Backovers, moving equipment and falling materials create different struck-by hazards. Walk the work sequence and look for places workers, vehicles and equipment could cross paths.

Temporary power, cords, tools and nearby electrical lines bring different hazards. Check the work area and equipment before deciding what controls the job needs.

When crews work beside live traffic, people, vehicles and equipment share a narrow space. Plan how traffic control will fit the actual work zone and sequence.

Before excavation, know where underground utilities run and how the crew will work around them. This New Jersey guide covers One Call and pre-dig planning.

Aerial lifts and scissor lifts have equipment-specific requirements. Check the lift’s condition, the work area and the rules that apply before anyone goes up.

Crane work brings the equipment, rigging, operator and lift plan together. Use OSHA Subpart CC to check which requirements apply to the operation.