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Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Process » Sample Worksheet

Job Safety Analysis Worksheet							Job To Be Performed:			Tripping Pipe in Hole
Department					Task performed by: (names)					Date
					Dave	Driller
JSA written by:					Darrel	Derrickman
Dave the Driller					Mike	Motorman				Supervisor
					Fred	Floorman				Terry Toolpusher
					Frank	Floorman
Personal Protective Equipment, Special Tools and Other Equipment Required:										Supervisor Approval (Signature)
Hardhat, Safety toe Boots, Safety Glasses										Terry Toolpusher
Step No.	Sequence of Basic Job Steps				Potential Hazards					Recommended Safe Job Procedures
1	Traveling block moving up derrick				Swinging blocks hitting sides of derrick. Tong counterweight line getting hooked on blocks or elevators					Stabilize blocks and elevators. Do not put tongs on pipe too soon. Look up and live!
2	Put make-up tongs on and wrap spinning chain				Pinch points when latching tongs to pipe.					Keep hands and fingers on designated handles. Keep good tail on spinning chain. Keep control of chain.
3	Latching pipe into elevators				Pinch points of elevators and pipe. Dropping stand across derrick. Swinging pipe.					Derrickman should tail out pipe and stabilize stand after pickup. Floormen watch for snag or short stand.
4	Stabbing pipe				Slipping while tailing pipe. Pinch points of pipe and tongs. Missing box.					Get firm hold. Give driller clear view. Place hands and legs properly.
5	Throwing chain, torquing pipe, unlatching tongs				Chain breaking, stuck by chain, pinch points - getting hand or fingers in chain. Tongs slipping.					Make sure tongs are latched properly. Hold tongs out of way after unlatching. Stay clear of chain and out of swing of tongs
6	Pulling slips				Strains					Proper lifting techniques. Lift together. Use moving pipe as leverage.
7	Lowering pipe				Hitting bridge, line parting brake, or hydromatic failure					Lower pipe at controlled speed. Watch weight indicator.
8	Set slips and unlatch elevators				Pinch points at slip handles, elevator links, and elevator latch					Slow down pipe and set slips. All hands should work together. Proper lifting and hand placement.