JHA Example: Set and tie rebar on an elevated deck
Crane delivery of rebar bundles, hand distribution, tying near the slab edge, and capping exposed bars on an elevated deck.
5 steps · highest risk before controls 15 · highest after 5
Job hazard analysis
Set and tie rebar on an elevated deck
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Job steps, hazards, and controls
| # | Job step | Hazards | Controls | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land rebar bundles on the deck by crane | Crane lifts and riggingLine of fireFalling and overhead objects | - Qualified rigger and qualified signal person for each pick - Inspect slings and hardware before use on each shift - Tag lines to control bundles, and nobody under the load - Land bundles on dunnage over beams, away from edges | 153×5High | 51×5Moderate |
| 2 | Distribute bars across the deck by hand | Heavy lifting and manual handlingSlips, trips, and same-level falls | - Two-person carries for long or heavy bars - Keep deck walkways clear of offcuts and banding - Gloves with good grip | 84×2Moderate | 42×2Low |
| 3 | Place and tie bars near the slab edge | Falls from heightHoles and floor openings | - Perimeter guardrail in place before edge work starts - Covers on all deck openings, secured and marked HOLE - Harness tied off to an approved anchor anywhere a guardrail section is removed | 153×5High | 51×5Moderate |
| 4 | Tie intersections with wire | Heavy lifting and manual handlingCuts, lacerations, and impalement | - Tie guns or long-handled tie tools to reduce bending - Rotate workers between tying and placing - Cut-resistant gloves | 63×2Moderate | 42×2Low |
| 5 | Cap exposed vertical dowels and bars | Cuts, lacerations, and impalement | - Install impalement-rated caps or troughs on protruding bars as they are set - Check caps at the end of each shift | 123×4High | 41×4Low |
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
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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
- Crane lifts and rigging 29 CFR 1926.251
- Falls from height 29 CFR 1926.501
- Cuts, lacerations, and impalement 29 CFR 1926.701
- Heavy lifting and manual handling OSHA