| Step | Potential Hazard | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Review inspection plan and site conditions | Traffic hazards, unknown pipe conditions, poor access | Review maps and utility information, identify access points, establish traffic control if near roadway |
| Position inspection vehicle and equipment | Struck by traffic, unstable ground, vehicle movement | Park on stable surface, set parking brake, use wheel chocks, deploy warning lights and cones |
| Open manholes or access structures | Falls, pinch points, hazardous atmospheres | Use proper lifting tools, keep body clear while opening covers, test atmosphere when required |
| Inspect and set up camera equipment | Damaged cables, electrical hazards, trip hazards | Check camera and reel for damage, inspect power supply, keep cables organized and out of walkways |
| Lower camera into pipe | Dropped equipment, splash exposure, slips | Maintain secure footing, lower equipment slowly, wear waterproof gloves and eye protection |
| Conduct pipe inspection | Exposure to sewage, confined space hazards, cable entanglement | Remain outside confined space unless entry procedures are followed, monitor cable movement, maintain communication between crew members |
| Move inspection equipment between access points | Back strain, trips, struck by vehicles | Use proper lifting techniques, keep cables tidy, maintain awareness of nearby traffic |
| Record inspection findings | Distraction from surroundings, missed hazards | Assign one worker to focus on surroundings while another records data, maintain situational awareness |
| Retrieve camera and equipment | Cable snapping, splash exposure, hand injuries | Reel cable in slowly, inspect for damage, clean equipment carefully |
| Clean and disinfect equipment | Biological hazards, chemical exposure | Use approved disinfectants, wear gloves and eye protection, wash hands thoroughly after handling equipment |
| Restore site and close access points | Open hole hazards, unsecured covers, traffic exposure | Replace covers securely, remove traffic control devices safely, verify site is clean before leaving |
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 site conditions | Traffic hazards, unknown pipe conditions, poor access | Review maps and utility information, identify access points, establish traffic control if near roadway |
| Position inspection vehicle and equipment | Struck by traffic, unstable ground, vehicle movement | Park on stable surface, set parking brake, use wheel chocks, deploy warning lights and cones |
| Open manholes or access structures | Falls, pinch points, hazardous atmospheres | Use proper lifting tools, keep body clear while opening covers, test atmosphere when required |
| Inspect and set up camera equipment | Damaged cables, electrical hazards, trip hazards | Check camera and reel for damage, inspect power supply, keep cables organized and out of walkways |
| Lower camera into pipe | Dropped equipment, splash exposure, slips | Maintain secure footing, lower equipment slowly, wear waterproof gloves and eye protection |
| Conduct pipe inspection | Exposure to sewage, confined space hazards, cable entanglement | Remain outside confined space unless entry procedures are followed, monitor cable movement, maintain communication between crew members |
| Move inspection equipment between access points | Back strain, trips, struck by vehicles | Use proper lifting techniques, keep cables tidy, maintain awareness of nearby traffic |
| Record inspection findings | Distraction from surroundings, missed hazards | Assign one worker to focus on surroundings while another records data, maintain situational awareness |
| Retrieve camera and equipment | Cable snapping, splash exposure, hand injuries | Reel cable in slowly, inspect for damage, clean equipment carefully |
| Clean and disinfect equipment | Biological hazards, chemical exposure | Use approved disinfectants, wear gloves and eye protection, wash hands thoroughly after handling equipment |
| Restore site and close access points | Open hole hazards, unsecured covers, traffic exposure | Replace covers securely, remove traffic control devices safely, verify site is clean before leaving |