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9.14: Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Templates

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    General Thermography JHA Template (Level I)

    Project / Site: ____________________________
    Date: ____________ Time: ____________
    Location: _________________________________
    Task Description: _________________________
    Technician Name: __________________________
    Certification Level: ☐ Level I
    Supervisor / Lead: _________________________

    Task Breakdown & Hazard Controls

    Task Step

    Potential Hazards

    Risk Level (L/M/H)

    Controls / Mitigations

    PPE Required

    Camera setup

    Trip hazards, dropped equipment

         

    Approach to inspection area

    Slips, electrical proximity

         

    Image acquisition

    Arc flash, hot surfaces

         

    Data review

    Distraction in hazardous area

         

    Environmental Conditions:
    ☐ Indoor ☐ Outdoor ☐ Wind ☐ Rain ☐ Heat ☐ Cold ☐ Poor lighting

    Stop-Work Triggers (Check all that apply):
    ☐ Unexpected energized parts
    ☐ Inadequate PPE
    ☐ Weather deterioration
    ☐ Loss of situational awareness
    ☐ Unauthorized access required

    Signatures:
    Technician: _______________________ Date: ________
    Supervisor: _______________________ Date: ________

    Electrical Thermography JHA Template

    Inspection Type: ☐ Switchgear ☐ Panel ☐ Transformer ☐ Bus Bars
    System Status: ☐ Energized ☐ De-energized
    Load Condition (if energized): __________________

    Electrical Hazard Assessment

    Hazard

    Yes/No

    Control Measures

    Arc flash potential

     

    Arc-rated PPE, distance

    Shock exposure

     

    Insulated gloves, barriers

    Limited access

     

    Authorized personnel only

    Panel removal required

     

    Supervisor approval

    Required PPE (Check all):
    ☐ Arc-rated clothing (Rating: ________)
    ☐ Insulated gloves
    ☐ Face shield
    ☐ Safety glasses
    ☐ Hard hat

    Approach Distance Verified: ☐ Yes ☐ No
    NFPA 70E / Site Rules Reviewed: ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Mechanical / Industrial Thermography JHA Template

    Equipment Inspected: _______________________
    Operating Condition: ☐ Normal ☐ Startup ☐ Shutdown

    Mechanical Hazard Assessment

    Hazard

    Present (Y/N)

    Controls

    Rotating components

     

    Guards, distance

    Pinch points

     

    Barriers, awareness

    Hot surfaces

     

    No-contact inspection

    Noise

     

    Hearing protection

    Lockout/Tagout Required? ☐ Yes ☐ No
    If Yes, Authorized by: _______________________

    Working at Heights JHA Template

    Work Location: ☐ Ladder ☐ Lift ☐ Roof ☐ Platform
    Height: __________ ft / m

    Fall Hazard Controls

    Hazard

    Control

    Fall exposure

    Harness / guardrails

    Ladder instability

    Proper ladder type

    Overreach

    Reposition equipment

    Weather exposure

    Delay inspection

    Fall Protection Used: ☐ Harness ☐ Guardrails ☐ Spotter
    Access Equipment Inspected: ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Outdoor / Environmental Thermography JHA Template

    Weather Conditions:
    ☐ Clear ☐ Windy ☐ Hot ☐ Cold ☐ Rain ☐ Lightning Risk

    Environmental Hazard Assessment

    Hazard

    Risk

    Controls

    Heat stress

     

    Breaks, hydration

    Cold exposure

     

    PPE, time limits

    Slips / uneven terrain

     

    Footwear, awareness

    Reduced visibility

     

    Delay inspection

    Inspection Proceed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
    If delayed, reason: ____________________________

    Drone-Based Thermography JHA Template (Level I Support Role)

    For use by Level I personnel assisting or supporting UAS thermography under an authorized Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC).

    Drone Platform: __________________________
    Thermal Payload: _________________________
    Altitude (AGL): __________________________
    Visual Line of Sight Maintained: ☐ Yes ☐ No

    UAS Hazard Assessment

    Hazard

    Present (Y/N)

    Controls

    People in area

     

    Establish safety buffer

    Power lines

     

    Standoff distance

    Wind / gusts

     

    Adjust flight / abort

    GPS interference

     

    Manual control readiness

    Roles Defined:
    ☐ RPIC ☐ Visual Observer ☐ Sensor Operator (Level I)

    Emergency Procedures Reviewed: ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Pre-Task Safety Brief Checklist (Tailgate Brief)

    ☐ Task scope reviewed
    ☐ Hazards identified
    ☐ Controls discussed
    ☐ PPE verified
    ☐ Emergency procedures reviewed
    ☐ Stop-work authority confirmed
    ☐ Communication plan established

    Instructor / Textbook Callout Box

    Level I Reminder – Safety Authority
    Level I thermographers are responsible for hazard recognition, PPE compliance, and stop-work authority.
    Engineering controls, acceptance criteria, and procedural changes are the responsibility of Level II, Level III, or site management.


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