Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) - Laschools.org

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Activity Hazards Analysis
Field Activities
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AHA No. 0002
Work Activity Potential Hazards Preventive or Corrective Measures Inspection Requirements
Accessing the work location (cont’d) Pollen Take medication (i.e. anti-histamine) to
minimize allergic reaction to pollen. Wear dust
Hidden objects (i.e. Barbwire
fencing, irrigation ditch,
abandoned utilities – conduit,
pipes, etc)
mask, if necessary.
Use a walking stick or other object to survey
the walking area in front of you.
Look for objects that could be
covered by vegetation, tall grass, etc.
Streams Observe depth of stream and speed of current
before proceeding through the stream.
Walking on uneven or wet Wear steel toe rubber boots versus over-the- Survey access route for signs of
terrain (i.e. slopes, leaves, shoe rubber boots when walking long hazards.
covered objects, holes, distances. Use a walking stick or other object
puddles, etc)
for additional support/balance and to check for
animal burrows/holes in high vegetation.
Insects, rodents, animals, etc. Wear light colored clothing and/or Tyvek Look for ticks on light colored clothing
coveralls for additional skin protection, if
necessary. Apply bug repellant spray or lotion
to exposed skin.
after completing assignment.
Vegetation Create a clear path or route with mechanical
equipment, whenever possible. Wear
appropriate PPE for the vegetation (i.e. Tyvek
or Carhart coveralls, leather gloves, face
shield, etc) for vegetation that could cause
cuts/punctures and/or is higher than waist
level.
Struck by/against Wear appropriate personal protective Survey work area for overhead
equipment (PPE) based on the surrounding hazards, flying debris/particulates or
work environment (i.e. hard hat, safety splashes, vehicle traffic or heavy
glasses, work boots, traffic safety vest,
hearing protection, etc).
equipment operation, loud noises, etc.
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