Injury & Illness Prevention ProgramJob Safety Analysis Form

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Picture of task/equipment: Task: OOPERATINGPERATING ANAN A AIRIR B BLOWERLOWER

Name of Shop or Dept:

Job Title(s):Analyzed by:

Date:Required PPE:

1. Safety glasses2. Gloves3. Ear plugs4. Dust mask

Required/Recommended Trainings:1. Operation of blower2. Knowledge of City of Berkeley blower ordinance3. Spill response

TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS1. Check/add fuel. 1a. Pinch points for fingers, vision

damage1b. Skin contact with substances from spills or splashes, inhalation of vapors

1a1. Wear gloves and other safety items; avoid pinch points by keeping eyes on task1b1. Add gasoline and additives in safe, uncrowded, and well-ventilated area; wear eye protection; clean up small fuel spills (<1 gallon) and medium spills (1 – 5 gallons) immediately; in case of large spills (>5 gallons), contact EH&S.

2. Start blower. 2a. Muscle strain

2b. Hearing damage to self and others2c. Dust inhalation by self and others

2a1. Pull cord straight back from blower in one smooth motion; check line of fire of arm and elbow for obstacles.2b1. Wear ear plugs.2c1. Wear dust mask; pause for pedestrians or motorists to move past immediate location.

3. Use blower to clean area.

3a. Muscle strain3b. Hearing damage to self and others3c. Dust inhalation by self and others

3a1. Use easy, short sweeping motion; avoid twisting and bending.3b1. Wear ear plugs.3c1. Wear dust mask; pause for pedestrians or motorists to move past immediate location.