| Step | Potential Hazard | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Review inspection plan and utility information | Traffic hazards, incorrect line identification, unknown pipe conditions | Review maps and records, verify inspection route, establish traffic control if working near roadway |
| Position CCTV truck and equipment | Struck by traffic, unstable setup, vehicle movement | Park on stable surface, set parking brake, use wheel chocks, activate warning lights and deploy cones |
| Open manholes or access structures | Falls, pinch points, hazardous atmospheres | Use proper lifting tools, stand clear while opening covers, monitor atmosphere if required |
| Set up CCTV camera and cable reel | Trip hazards, electrical hazards, damaged equipment | Inspect camera, cable, and controls before use, organize cables to reduce trip hazards |
| Lower camera into sewer line | Dropped equipment, splash exposure, slips | Maintain secure footing, lower equipment slowly, wear waterproof PPE |
| Conduct sewer inspection | Exposure to sewage gases, cable entanglement, distracted operation | Remain outside confined space unless proper entry procedures are followed, maintain communication between operator and field crew |
| Advance or retrieve camera through pipe | Cable snapping, sudden movement, hand injuries | Reel cable carefully, avoid over tensioning, keep hands clear of moving reel components |
| Record defects and inspection data | Distraction, missed hazards in active work zone | Assign dedicated observer when working near traffic, maintain situational awareness |
| Move equipment to next access point | Back strain, struck by traffic, slips | Use proper lifting techniques, secure equipment before transport, maintain traffic control |
| Clean and disinfect equipment | Biological hazards, chemical exposure | Wash camera and tools with approved disinfectant, wear gloves and eye protection, wash hands thoroughly |
| Restore work area and secure manholes | Open hole hazards, unsecured covers, leftover equipment | Replace covers securely, confirm all tools are removed, retrieve traffic control devices safely |
Always have a complete, well-stocked first aid kit available.
JSA Category: Water and Sewer Department Operations
* The steps, hazards, and controls displayed above may be incomplete or not suit your department's needs. All job safety analyses should be a completed with frontline worker input to ensure that each potential hazard is identified and mitigated.
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| Step | Potential Hazard | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Review inspection plan and utility information | Traffic hazards, incorrect line identification, unknown pipe conditions | Review maps and records, verify inspection route, establish traffic control if working near roadway |
| Position CCTV truck and equipment | Struck by traffic, unstable setup, vehicle movement | Park on stable surface, set parking brake, use wheel chocks, activate warning lights and deploy cones |
| Open manholes or access structures | Falls, pinch points, hazardous atmospheres | Use proper lifting tools, stand clear while opening covers, monitor atmosphere if required |
| Set up CCTV camera and cable reel | Trip hazards, electrical hazards, damaged equipment | Inspect camera, cable, and controls before use, organize cables to reduce trip hazards |
| Lower camera into sewer line | Dropped equipment, splash exposure, slips | Maintain secure footing, lower equipment slowly, wear waterproof PPE |
| Conduct sewer inspection | Exposure to sewage gases, cable entanglement, distracted operation | Remain outside confined space unless proper entry procedures are followed, maintain communication between operator and field crew |
| Advance or retrieve camera through pipe | Cable snapping, sudden movement, hand injuries | Reel cable carefully, avoid over tensioning, keep hands clear of moving reel components |
| Record defects and inspection data | Distraction, missed hazards in active work zone | Assign dedicated observer when working near traffic, maintain situational awareness |
| Move equipment to next access point | Back strain, struck by traffic, slips | Use proper lifting techniques, secure equipment before transport, maintain traffic control |
| Clean and disinfect equipment | Biological hazards, chemical exposure | Wash camera and tools with approved disinfectant, wear gloves and eye protection, wash hands thoroughly |
| Restore work area and secure manholes | Open hole hazards, unsecured covers, leftover equipment | Replace covers securely, confirm all tools are removed, retrieve traffic control devices safely |