JHA Example: Hang drywall ceilings from a scissor lift
Lift inspection, travel, loading board, overhead installation, fastening, and cleanup for ceiling drywall.
6 steps · highest risk before controls 15 · highest after 5
Job hazard analysis
Hang drywall ceilings from a scissor lift
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Job steps, hazards, and controls
| # | Job step | Hazards | Controls | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inspect and function test the scissor lift | Aerial and scissor lifts | - Pre-use inspection and function test each shift - Only trained and authorized operators | 82×4Moderate | 41×4Low |
| 2 | Drive the lift to the work area | Aerial and scissor liftsHoles and floor openingsCongested work areas | - Walk the travel path for holes, drop-offs, and slopes first - Floor opening covers secured and marked - Spotter in congested areas | 153×5High | 51×5Moderate |
| 3 | Load drywall onto the platform | Heavy lifting and manual handlingAerial and scissor lifts | - Stay within the platform rated load - Drywall lift or two-person lift for full sheets - Stage board at platform height | 93×3Moderate | 42×2Low |
| 4 | Raise the platform and hang board overhead | Aerial and scissor liftsPinch points and caught-in or betweenFalling and overhead objects | - Keep the gate and guardrails closed - Watch overhead clearance to avoid crushing against structure - Barricade the area below - Do not climb or stand on the guardrails | 153×5High | 51×5Moderate |
| 5 | Fasten board with a screw gun | Hand and power toolsFlying particles and eye injuries | - Inspect tools and cords before use - Safety glasses | 42×2Low | 21×2Negligible |
| 6 | Cut board and clean up scraps | Cuts, lacerations, and impalementSlips, trips, and same-level falls | - Self-retracting knives, and cut away from your body - Clean scraps as you go | 63×2Moderate | 42×2Low |
Risk = likelihood × consequence (1 to 5 each).1 to 2 Negligible3 to 4 Low5 to 9 Moderate10 to 16 High20 to 25 Extreme
PPE required
✓Hard hat
✓Safety glasses with side protection
High-visibility vest
✓Work gloves
✓Safety-toe boots
Hearing protection
Face shield
Full-body harness and lanyard
Respirator
✓Cut-resistant gloves
Equipment in use
Ladder
Scaffold
✓Scissor lift
Boom lift
Forklift or telehandler
Crane
Excavator
Skid steer
✓Power tools
Powder-actuated tools
Torches or welding
Concrete saw
Generator
Air compressor
Emergency information
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Scores are examples of the method on the 5x5 risk matrix. Score your own job with your crew. Hazard levels: 1 to 2 Negligible, 3 to 4 Low, 5 to 9 Moderate, 10 to 16 High, 20 to 25 Extreme.
Hazards in this example
- Aerial and scissor lifts 29 CFR 1926.453
- Heavy lifting and manual handling OSHA
- Falling and overhead objects 29 CFR 1926.501(c)
- Holes and floor openings 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)