ARGAS Classification: General Use

I. JSA Information

1. JSA Title: Using the Vehicle Pressure Washer 2. JSA Location : OMN ARD1 ENI Block 47
3. JSA No: 4. JSA Page No: Page 1 of 2
5. Date JSA Conducted: 11 Jun 2022 6. New
7. Does a SOP already exist for this activity? 8. If Yes, then SOP Name / Number:
Yes HSE-FSS-GP-001
9. Title of Person who routinely does (or will do) the 10. Department of Person in Step 9: All departments
activity the JSA is being conducted for: Crew drivers with drivers.

11. JSA Conducted by: Reju Abraham 12. Supervisor: HODs

13. Ensure you refer to the HRA's when considering Noise, Manual Handling
Hazards.

II. JSA Sequence

B. SEQUENCE C. Potential D. RISK E. RISK Mitigation

A. (Basic Task Steps HAZARDS (associated (SOP / Actions proposed to
No Start to completion) with the HAZARD) render the risk ALARP)
PPE for using the pressure
washer includes: Boots, Safety
glasses (goggles
recommended),
1 Park vehicle at Unlevel ground, mud, Stuck vehicle, slips, trips, Do not drive close to sprinklers.
pressure washing area pedestrians, other falls. Contacting Ensure safety boots are laced
and put on safety vehicles, pedestrians, other vehicles up. Drive slowly. Look out for
glasses and safety other persons who may be
gloves. walking close by.
2 Switch on the pressure Sudden burst of water Injury to face or body from Ensure the nozzle of the gun is
washer pump via the from end of nozzle if high pressure water. pointing away from you hen the
rocker switch located faulty. pump is switched on
on the right hand side
of the main unit.
Ensure the nozzle of
the gun is pointing
away from you.
3 Pick up the gun with Unlevel ground, mud. Slips trips falls Watch where placing feet when
two hands and walk walking. Place gravel at
towards the vehicle to washing area. Ensure boots are
be washed making properly laced up.
sure the nozzle is
point away from you.
4 Squeeze the trigger of Kick back from water Injury from kick back. Hold gun with two hands.
the gun to spray water pressure. Water spray. Water with suspended dirt Ensure fingers are not pinched
onto the vehicle to be Unlevel ground, mud. in eyes, slips trips falls. between trigger and gun body.
washed. Pinch points. Pinched finger injury. Place feet carefully.

Do not attempt to Damage to ECU Keep bonnet (hood for

wash inside the engine Americans) closed.
compartment
5 After washing vehicle, Unlevel ground, mud. Slips trips falls Watch where placing feet when
place the gun on the walking. Place gravel at
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wooden table at the washing area. Ensure boots are

vehicle washing area. properly laced up.
6 Switch off the pressure Bending over. Back strain. Bend knees when switching off
washer pump via the the pump rather than bending
switch located on the at the waist.
right hand side of the
main unit.
7 Place the water hose Unlevel ground, mud. Slips trips falls Watch where placing feet when
from the unit to the Bending over. walking. Place gravel at
gun neatly away so as washing area. Ensure boots are
not to be driven over. properly laced up. Carry the
pipe, do not kick it – bend at the
knees to pick it up.
8 Remove safety N/A N/A N/A
glasses and safety
gloves and place them
inside the box marked
“PPE” attached to the
pressure washer
housing.
9 Drive away with your Unlevel ground, mud, Stuck vehicle, slips, trips, Do not drive close to sprinklers.
shiny clean vehicle. pedestrians, other falls. Contacting Ensure safety boots are laced
vehicles, pedestrians, other vehicles up. Drive slowly. Look out for
other persons who may be
walking close by.

III. JSA Acceptance of Risk Tolerability

A. Risk Score Prior to Mitigation High B. Risk Score Post Mitigation: 10 Low
C. Risk Tolerable: Yes D, If No, describe actions:
E. JSA Accepted / Approved by: F. Job Title:
G. Date: H. Comments: