Working at Heights JSA

JSA, JHA, THA, JSEA or a SWMS?

What’s the difference?

A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), or Task Hazard Analysis (THA), Job Safety and Environemtal Analysis (JSEA) or a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) in essence are all the same thing.

They all have 3 main elements:

  1. Job Step (What are you going to do)
  2. Potential Hazard (What can go wrong or cause harm)
  3. Control measure (What are you going to do to make sure it doesn’t go wrong or cause harm)

A JSEA also considers the environmental hazards/ impacts and controls. 

No matter what you call it, The JSEAsy safety Management Software creates a report with the terminology of your choosing.

The main objective of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is to identify potential hazards before they lead to harm, ensuring that tasks are completed safely.  
When you set your JSEAsy defaults, the wording on the buttons and on the reports will automatically update to match the default selection.

Set your defaults in the JSEAsy Environmental, Health and Safety Software

A Simplified report or a Full Hybrid report

Set your JSEAsy defaults and the wording on the buttons and on the reports will automatically update to match the default selection for JSA, SWMS, JHA, THA …

People often ask, “Can I have a Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for Working at Heights?” “A document that covers everything?”  The answer is not really. Well, you could create a document that covers most areas of Working at Heights, but it would be hundreds of pages long and would contain more items that did not apply to your project, than items that did. 

Are you working on a roof or off a scaffold? In an elevated work platform or on a ladder?  

The obvious hazard when working at heights is, “Falling from Heights”.  There are countless ways to control the risk of falling from heights. The way to control this risk will vary from job to job when taking into consideration what it is that you are doing, and all of the variables of the environment.

Cleaning roofs poses risks; ensure safety by wearing proper PPE!

Working at heights is a high risk activity!

Fatigue from prolonged or repetitive tasks, can compromise worker concentration and coordination, heightening accident risks.
Ensuring safety during work at heights, such as cell towers, requires the implementation of strict protocols and specialized equipment.
The placement of a steel wire rope sling lifeline on the roof ensures safety during maintenance tasks.
A well-designed static line system allows workers to access all areas without disconnecting their rope line or lanyard.
Edge protection serves as a reliable means to safeguard against falls for both individuals and objects at elevated locations.

Falls:

Falling from a height is the most significant risk when working at heights. Whether from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or other elevated surfaces, falls can result in severe injuries such as fractures, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even death.

Falling Objects:

Falling objects is a big hazard when working at heights! Tools, materials, or debris dropped from height can strike workers below, causing injuries such as concussions, lacerations, or fractures. Good housekeeping practices are the most effective way of preventing small objects from falling.  You can control this hazard so many ways for example:

  • All tools can be tethered with lanyards and secured to prevent falling.
  • You can ensure the work area is encapsulated so no items can fall past the barrier.
  • You can ensure work area fully covered to prevent any objects falling through grid mesh or gaps to lower levels.
  • You can set up exclusion zones and barricade the area below and around.
  • In demolition you can plan the order in which the items should be removed to avoid remaining items becoming unstable and falling
  • Having kick boards and mesh panels in place.

 

Structural Collapse:

Working on structures that are unstable or inadequately supported can lead to structural collapse, endangering workers and others in the vicinity. Regular inspections and adherence to safety standards are crucial for preventing structural failures.

Equipment Failure:

Safety equipment like harnesses, ladders, scaffolding, or fall arrest systems must be inspected regularly and used correctly. Failure of such equipment due to defects or improper usage can result in accidents and injuries.

Weather Conditions:

Adverse weather conditions such as high winds, rain, snow, or icy surfaces can increase the risk of accidents when working at heights. Slippery surfaces, reduced visibility, and unstable footing can make tasks more hazardous and increase the likelihood of falls.

Electrical Hazards:

Working near power lines or electrical equipment introduces the risk of electrocution. Contact with live electrical components can result in severe injuries or fatalities. Proper training, hazard awareness, and adherence to safety protocols are crucial for preventing electrical accidents.

Poor Lighting:

Inadequate lighting in work areas can make it challenging to identify hazards, leading to accidents. Dimly lit areas may obscure trip hazards, uneven surfaces, or obstacles, increasing the risk of falls. Adequate lighting should be provided to ensure visibility and safety.

Overexertion:

Working at heights can be physically demanding, requiring balance, strength, and endurance. Fatigue from prolonged periods of work or repetitive tasks can impair a worker’s concentration and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents.

Psychological Stress:

Fear of heights (acrophobia) is a common psychological response when working at heights. Workers experiencing acrophobia may become anxious or panicked, affecting their ability to perform tasks safely. Proper training, support, and psychological interventions may be necessary to address these concerns.

Improper Training:

Insufficient training on working at heights and using safety equipment can lead to accidents. Workers must be adequately trained on hazard recognition, fall prevention techniques, emergency procedures, and the correct use of safety equipment to minimize risks when working at heights. Ongoing training and refresher courses are essential to ensure workers maintain competency and awareness of safety protocols.

A SWMS provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to perform a task safely.

It ensures that everyone involved understands the necessary steps, reducing the likelihood of accidents due to confusion or misunderstanding.
 
The JSEAsy Safety Management Software builds your site-specific SWMS for your working at height by adding templates of the steps you are going to take, in the order in which you are going to take them.
 

Watch a detailed demonstration video on how to create a new site-specific SWMS using existing templates.

Making SWMS has never been easier, just pick your job steps and the JSEAsy safety management software does all the hard work for you.

To ensure boom lift safety, thoroughly examine the functionality of brakes, stops and outriggers, to guarantee the unit's stability when extending the boom.
Extracts of a site-specific SWMS created using the JSEAsy EHS Software.

JSEA/ SWMS Example

Below is an example of templates you may insert into your site-specific SWMS for  working at height at a typical commercial roofing project.

  1. Site Orientation/ Induction
  2. Claim work area
  3. Acceptance of delivery to site for materials via Crane Truck
  4. Safety Check and Use of Scissor Lift
  5. Safety Check and Use of Boom Lift
  6. Install Temporary Edge Protection
  7. Erection and use of mobile scaffold
  8. Install Box Gutter with saddles straps and gutter board
  9. Installation of Rainwater Head
  10. Installing External/ Internal Downpipes
  11. Installation of UPVC Pipe
  12. Installation of Safety Mesh to roof area – From EWP
  13. Access Roof via scaffold stair access
  14. Crane Set Up
  15. Loading Roof Sheets and/or materials with Crane
  16. Installation of insulation to roof
  17. Installing Roof Sheets – To Flat Roof Area
  18. Form and Flash Roof Penetrations
  19. Installation of Flashings
  20. Cleaning up work area
  21. Monitoring and Review of SWMS

 

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Automating the process

When you insert a template, it automatically brings with it:

  1. The main process step
  2. The sub process steps associated in undertaking the task
    1. The potential hazards associated with undertaking the task (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    2. The Risk Rating for undertaking the task (You can also change this if you want to)
    3. The Hazard Control measure (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    4. The revised risk rating after applying the control (You can also change this if you want to)
    5. Any required PPE (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    6. Any applicable licences or qualifications required (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    7. Any preoperational inspections required (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    8. Any applicable legislation or codes of practice (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
The lifeline steel cable system serves as a dependable measure to prevent falls for both individuals and objects at elevated sites.

Creating Site-Specific SWMS Reports with JSEAsy Safety Management Software

Creating a site-specific SWMS is easy using JSEAsy . Once created, you can print/ save a pdf of either a full or simplified SWMS report. 

Download an example of a full SWMS report generated from the JSEAsy EHS Software.

Download an example of a simplified SWMS report generated from the JSEAsy EHS Software.

The JSEAsy software comes preloaded with hundreds of templates (job steps) to build your site-specific SWMS with.

Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) and Plant and Equipment Risk Assessments (PERA) are also included in all versions.

The JSEAsy Premium EHS Software is your total WHS management system.

The JSEAsy safety management software is available for download and install on a PC, or hosted in the cloud

The majority of serious injuries or fatalities occur when individuals fall from heights of four meters or less.
An effectively designed walkway system ensures that workers are kept away from potentially hazardous areas such as fragile roof sheets or fall zones.

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When you buy or Rent JSEAsy you have access to all of the latest version SWMS templates, for all trades and industries.

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This is a register sorted by industry type and industry specific of all of the SWMS templates included in the latest version of the JSEAsy Safety Management Software.

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When you buy or rent the JSEAsy Safety Management Software, you not only gain access to a comprehensive range of templates tailored for working at height but also unlock templates spanning various industries and trades. 

when you are working at height you engage in many different tasks as well. By investing in the JSEAsy Safety Management Software, you will also benefit from many of the other industries and trades templates.

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Thousands of SWMS templates included in the JSEAsy SWMS software.

A list of all the templates included in all versions of the JSEAsy EHS software is shown below.

  • You can search by scrolling through the list of all templates.
  • You can apply filters to the list by selecting an Industry Type
  • You can further refine the list by selecting and industry type and an industry specific.
  • You can do key word searches for templates.  If you can’t find what you are looking for try:
    • Shortening the search term. For example, searching for “deliv” would show deliver and deliveries, but if you searched for deliveries, it would exclude deliver.
    • Look for a synonyms/ alternate word for what you are looking for. E.g. tube or pipe

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