JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS

FOR

BLOCK MASONRY

&

PLASTER WORK
 JHA On Block masonry work

1. Tools and tackles required : Mortar basket, trowel, plumb.

2. PPE's required : Helmet, goggles, safety shoes, Hand gloves, Safety belt.

3. Authorization required : Work Permit, Height permit

4. Site Engineer :

SL.NO Sequence of the job Potential Hazards Protective measures to be taken

1. Restrict height of stack of

a) Fall of blocks causing
1. Unloading and blocks to 1.5 m.
Storage of concrete injury. 2. Adopt cross tier system of
blocks to site b) Cut injury due to storage.
edges of blocks. 3. Wear safety shoes.
4. Block should be stacked in
cross tier in the trolley.
2. Shifting & stacking of a) Back strain while
1.Blocks should be handled carefully
blocks at work place. manual lifting.
with gloves to avoid injury.

2.Training should be given to

workers about correct lifting
method.

3.No. of blocks stacked on a

platform should not exceed load
carrying capacity of the platform.

4.Training for handling method

should be imparted.

3. Preparation of a) Improper handling of 1. Adoption of proper handling method.

cement mortar cement bags.

b) Cement dust causing 1. Use gloves and dust mask

allergy/eye injury. while handling cement bags.
2. Wash eyes with clean water if
cement enters in eyes.
4. Laying of concrete a) Fall of platform/fall of
1. Working platform should be
block. materials
adequate (at least 600mm
wide) and securely tied with
the scaffolding.
2. No worker should be allowed
to work under the area where
masonry work is in progress.
3. Loose blocks should not be left
on the wall or on working
platform at the end of the day.
All placed blocks should be
joined with cement mortar.

b) Allergy to hand due

Gloves should be used to protect
to use of cement mortar.
hand.
 Check list for Block masonry & plaster work
Date:
Sl. status
Description remark
No. Yes NO
1 Whether all the workman prie-briefed about the job & hazard.
2
Whether all the workman wearing required P.P.E's.
3 Whether all the workman are screened & fit for the job.
4 Whether regular inspection is carried out for tools & tackles.
5 Ensure Working platform should be adequate (at least 600mm
wide) and securely tied with the scaffolding
6 Whether block should be stacked in cross tier in the trolley.
7 Whether ladder is provided as per safety requirement.
8 Whether proper illumination is provided.
9 Ensure that no worker should be allowed to work under the area where
masonry work in progress.
Special care has been taken while loading & unloading of
10
material
11 Ensure that height permit is taken for height work
12 Check whether proper platform is provided while working on height
13 Check whether proper housekeeping is done around work area
14 Check whether persons working at height are having pass.
15 Ensure height of stack of blocks not more than 1.5 m.

Signature of: Site Engineer Safety Engineer