Standing TSA/Addendum Process

Importance of TSAs

• Why are TSAs important?– Planning safety into the job minimizes surprises

and slow downs, thereby improving productivity– The TSA is the crew’s opportunity to look for and

manage hazards associated with their task and their environment

– They are required!

Purpose

• The TSA/Addendum process is a proactive tool for identifying hazards and eliminating or mitigating them before, during and after the job is performed.

• The purpose of the TSA process is to eliminate injuries, accidents and damage.

Standing TSA

This standing TSA addresses the hazards associated with the task hazards of the job. This is an example of a commonly used Standing TSA; Bolt-Up. Changes or additions must be covered on the Addendum.

Standing TSA

The standing TSA must have the appropriate signatures to be valid. The Safety Director, TSA Subject Matter Expert and the Task Subject Matter Expert must all approve the standing TSA.

TSA Addendum (Front)

general information

A list of hazards to consider is included as

an aid

The area hazards associated with the job at hand are listed here

and elimination/mitigation

steps are listed here

Note: It is very important that the entire crew participates in

identifying hazards and elimination or mitigation steps!

TSA Addendum Form (Back)

Tasks that are not covered on the Standing TSA can be addressed on the back side of the Addendum form.

Hazards associated with the task, and elimination/ mitigation steps must be included

All members of the work crew must review and sign the TSA Addendum

The foreman must review and sign the TSA Addendum within 2 hours of the beginning of the job

Note: It is very important that the entire crew participates in identifying hazards and

elimination or mitigation steps!

Addendum FrontGeneral Information

Make sure the general information at the top of the form is complete and correct

Addendum FrontArea Hazards to Consider

These are examples of types of area hazards to look for. Each hazard listed should be reviewed to see if it is present. If it is present, specifically identify the hazard,

perform and document elimination/mitigation steps.

Addendum FrontArea Hazards

SPECIFIC hazards are listed here

SPECIFIC ACTIONS to get rid of or manage the hazards are

listed here

UPDATE!

NO! DO NOT use words like: be aware,

watch out, be careful!

ONLY hazards in your immediate AREA are listed

here!

Addendum BackUpdate For Additional Task Steps, Tools and Hazards

• The back of the addendum is for tasks* or tools not covered by the standing TSA

• This is also where any TASK hazards the crew identifies that are not covered by the TSA are listed

* It is better to use a standing TSA for a task, if there is one, since it covers the task, hazards and mitigations in detail.

Addendum BackSPECIFIC task steps or tools

are listed here

SPECIFIC hazards created by the task or tools are listed

here

SPECIFIC actions to get rid of or manage the

hazards are listed here

If it is covered on the standing TSA, do not cover it again here. This side is for

ADDITIONAL tasks, tools and hazards

Example of a TSA Addendum (Back)

TSA Auditing

• Safety Personnel will perform audits of TSAs.

• Purpose of TSA audits:– Check for effectiveness of the TSA process

(identification and elimination or mitigation of task and area hazards)

– Check for compliance with the TSA policy, including supervisor review.

JVIC TSA Audit Form

JVIC TSA Audit Form Guide

• Where no deficiencies are found during an audit, immediate positive verbal recognition will be given

• High quality TSAs may be considered for further recognition.

• Audit findings will be entered into a database and reports generated weekly.

Company expectations regarding the TSA process

Work Crews:• The entire work group must develop, review, and

sign the TSA or Standing TSA/ Addendum prior to starting work.

• The TSA or Standing TSA/ Addendum must include specific task and area hazards.

• All hazards must be eliminated or mitigated prior to starting work.

• Update the TSA when job scope and/or conditions change

• The TSA or Standing TSA / Addendum must be posted at the job site with the permit.

Company expectations regarding the TSA process

Supervision (general foremen and above):• Actively promote and support the TSA

process.• Perform at least one TSA audit daily• Review TSAs on each job site walk,

coaching on any deficiencies, and giving positive recognition for good quality TSAs

• Ensure foremen have a good understanding of the TSA process.

Company expectations regarding the TSA process

Safety Personnel:• Actively promote and support the

TSA process.• Perform at least two TSA audits daily.• Review TSAs on each job site walk,

coaching on any deficiencies, and giving positive recognition for good quality TSAs