Job Hazard Analysis
[Beam Construction]
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Prepared by
[Amanda Lee]
December 22, 2025
Overview
This analysis aims to identify the potential health and safety risks of the new construction project to the company’s construction workers. The project involves the construction of a commercial building for a client in Pasadena, California. It was recommended to create comprehensive health, safety, and environment management manual, as well as to conduct awareness sessions for new construction workers.
The Analysis
Event/Incident
The project involves the construction of a 5-story commercial building in Pasadena, California. This analysis determines the effects of the construction project on the safety and health of construction workers.
Scope
This analysis includes the identification of the potential health and safety risks of the current project to the construction workers. It covers construction workers including carpenter, electrician, mason and concrete finishers, drywall installer, glazier, and painter.
Hazard Assessment
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TYPE
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DESCRIPTION
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IMPACT
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Chemical
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Construction workers are exposed to various chemicals on the construction site.
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High
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Physical |
Construction workers are prone to falls, radiation, noise, and vibration and barometric pressure.
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High
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Psychological
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A study of the company shows that 65% of construction workers experience job strain.
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Medium
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Hazard Mitigation
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HAZARD
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ACTION PLAN
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RESPONSIBLE
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Exposure to toxic chemicals
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Require all construction workers to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Occupational Health and Safety Officer
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Susceptible to different injuries
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In addition to wearing PPE, construction workers should also be trained on how to be vigilant in their surroundings.
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Occupational Health and Safety Officer
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Job strain due to overwork
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Evaluate the stress level of each worker and conduct stress debriefing sessions for those with high-stress levels.
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Human Resources Department
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Conclusion
The new construction project will create a significant impact on the safety, health, and psychological aspects of the construction workers. The occupation health and safety officer is expected to work closely with the HR department for the full implementation of the safety plan.
Recommendations
- Develop comprehensive health, safety, and environmental management manual, incorporating the result of this analysis.
- Conduct awareness sessions for new construction workers before the actual work.
