Create a jon hazard analysis for hauling dirt with rock trucks through and active construction site at an existing and active wastewater treatment plant, crossing over an active CP rail line, driving out to a large irrigation pond. Dirt will be dumped on top of the pond berm to topdress and increase the hieght of the berm. The berm is currently 60ft high, and dirt will be spread and placed with a bulldozer and roller-packer. The pond is rougly 1/3 full of water.

Here's a job hazard analysis for hauling dirt with rock trucks at a wastewater treatment plant, crossing a CP rail line, and dumping on a pond berm in Alberta:

1. Hauling Dirt with Rock Trucks:

• Hazards:
  • Vehicle Collisions: Operating heavy equipment near other vehicles and workers .
  • Uneven Terrain: Soft ground can cause trucks to roll 2, 6, 12.
  • Equipment Malfunction: Brake failure, tire blowouts, etc.
  • Load Instability: Overloading or improper load distribution.
  • Dust Exposure: Creating a hazard to workers .
  • Rail Line Crossing: Collision with trains.
  • Slips, Trips, and Falls: Getting in and out of the truck.
• Risks:
  • Severe injuries or fatalities from collisions or rollovers.
  • Equipment damage and project delays.
  • Respiratory issues from dust inhalation.
• Control Measures:
  • Engineering Controls:
    • Establish and maintain designated haul roads .
    • Ensure haul roads are constructed and maintained so that vehicles and equipment can travel safely .
    • Install berms on haul roads where there is a vertical fall of greater than 3 meters .
    • Implement traffic control measures, including signage and spotters .
    • Ensure breaks in the berms of a surface haul road are not greater than the width of the smallest vehicle in use on that road .
  • Administrative Controls:
    • Develop and enforce a comprehensive traffic management plan.
    • Provide training on safe driving practices, including speed limits and right-of-way rules.
    • Conduct regular equipment inspections and maintenance .
    • Implement a dust control program (e.g., water spraying) .
    • Coordinate with CP Rail to establish safe crossing procedures.
    • Ensure workers wear high-visibility clothing .
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
    • Hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
    • Respirators if dust control is inadequate.

2. Dumping Dirt on Pond Berm:

• Hazards:
  • Equipment Rollover: Unstable berm edge.
  • Drowning: Equipment or personnel falling into the pond.
  • Slips, Trips, and Falls: On the berm surface.
  • Unstable Mine Walls: Employer must develop specifications and procedures, certified by a professional engineer, that include the measures to be taken to ensure the stability of mine walls .
• Risks:
  • Fatalities or serious injuries from rollovers or drowning.
  • Environmental contamination from equipment leaks.
• Control Measures:
  • Engineering Controls:
    • Install barriers or guardrails along the berm edge.
    • Use equipment with rollover protection structures (ROPS) .
  • Administrative Controls:
    • Develop a detailed dumping plan, including designated dumping zones.
    • Use spotters to guide equipment during dumping.
    • Restrict access to the berm edge.
    • Provide training on water safety and emergency procedures.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
    • Life jackets or personal flotation devices (PFDs) for workers near the water.

3. Spreading and Compacting Dirt:

• Hazards:
  • Equipment Collisions: Bulldozer and roller-packer operating in the same area.
  • Entanglement: Getting caught in moving parts of equipment.
  • Noise Exposure: From operating heavy equipment.
  • Vibration Exposure: From operating heavy equipment.
• Risks:
  • Injuries from collisions or entanglement.
  • Hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure.
  • Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) from vibration exposure.
• Control Measures:
  • Engineering Controls:
    • Equip machinery with noise reduction devices.
  • Administrative Controls:
    • Develop a traffic management plan for the spreading and compacting area.
    • Implement a lockout/tagout procedure for equipment maintenance.
    • Provide training on safe operating procedures and noise/vibration hazards.
    • Rotate workers to reduce noise and vibration exposure.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
    • Hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs).
    • Gloves to reduce vibration exposure.

General Safety Considerations:

• Emergency Response Plan: Develop and communicate an emergency response plan, including procedures for accidents, equipment failures, and medical emergencies.
• First Aid: Ensure adequate first aid supplies and trained personnel are available on-site .
• Communication: Establish clear communication methods between equipment operators, spotters, and ground personnel.
• Competent Supervision: Ensure all work is performed under the supervision of a competent person .
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Conduct a detailed JSA for each task, involving all workers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12.
• Regular Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of equipment, work areas, and control measures .
• WHMIS: Ensure compliance with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements for any hazardous materials on-site .

Monitoring and Review:

• Regularly monitor the effectiveness of control measures.
• Review and update the JHA as needed, especially if there are changes in equipment, procedures, or site conditions.
• Investigate all incidents and near misses to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.

By implementing these control measures, you can significantly reduce the risks associated with this project and ensure the safety of all workers.