JSA Title: Arc Welding JSA No: JSA-2007- 012 – Rev A

Project Project No: Date:

Name: Prepared By:
Work Approved By:
Location:
Permit/s Required: (circle below) Additional PPE Requirements: Special Tools or Equipment Required
Permit/s Required: (Tick below) (list on pre-start) (eg. gas detection, fall protection, ventilation fans, lighting,
high pressure water blasting, scaffolding etc)
Confined Space Vehicle Entry 1. Overall 1. Ventilation fan
2. Safety footwear & Hat 2. Welders shield
Excavation Radiography
3. Safety glasses 3. Gas Monitors
Hot Work √ Cold Work 4. Gloves as applicable 4.
5. Dust/ Face Mask/ Respirators
Electrical work certificate
6.
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Potential Environmental Hazards Hazardous Materials Fire/Emergency Equipment Requirements
(circle below) (attach MSDS) (eg. fire extinguisher, rescue gear etc)

Air Pollution (dust) Noise 1) 1) Standby Fire Extinguisher

Spills to Water Spills to ground 2) 2)

Hazards to flora and fauna Soil Erosion
3) 3)

Other Potential Electrical √ Chemical Light/Dark √ Other Comments

Hazards Pressure (air, water, gas) Heat/Cold √ Dust and/or fume √ Welding equipments should be inspected
to Consider Mechanical (crush points) Ignition Sources √ Other Trades √ prior to use and house keeping of the area
Manual Handling √ Ground conditions Wind should be done.
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RISK ASSESSMENT / JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Petrofac

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JSA Title: Arc Welding JSA No: JSA-2007- 012

RESIDUAL
RISK
Step ACTIVITY HAZARD RISK/CONSEQUENCES CONTROL MEASURES RISK
RATING
RATING

1 Arc Welding Radiation (Ultra Eye injury – Welder’s 12  Wear proper PPE 17
violet & infra red cataract  Wear welder’s shield
rays) harmful to
naked eyes

 Fire proof apron/ gloves/

Splinters/ slag Burns injury to the skin screen
 Extraction systems must be
provided to remove smoke/
Harmful fumes Respiratory illness fumes if natural ventilation
Poor ventilation Dermatitis is inadequate.

Fall of job piece (the Injury to the personnel/  Provide proper clamp and
job being welded) crash injury support

Presence of Fire/ Explosion  Conduct gas test

flammable gas periodically.
 Provide Fire Extinguisher.

Incorrect return path Electric shock/ serious  Ensure welding equipment

for welding current injury/ fatal incident inspected.
resulting in failure of  Welding return is to be
wire ropes or earthen checked to ensure that it is
protective in good condition, also
conductors in placed & close to where
adjacent equipment welding is being done
 Proper maintenance
 Ensure welding machine is
being earthed.
 Ensure that electrode
holder is insulated

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 Ensure that there are no

exposed wires.

Spark Fire  Ensure that there is no

Severe injury combustible in work area.
 Provide fire extinguisher.
 Wear proper PPE.
 Inspect work place for any
smouldering items at the
end of the shift.