1

JSA - CUTTING AND WELDING

Job Step
No.
Step Description Hazards Control Measure(s)
Responsible
Person
1

Cutting, Welding and
Grinding
Sparks




Hot Slag




Open Flame


Electricity

Gas



Hot Surfaces

Contain your sparks as far as possible (screen off)
Direct your sparks away from others
Remove all combustibles
Have fire extinguisher at hand when grinding

Contain your slag as far as possible
Barricade area below when welding overhead
Have a fire extinguisher at hand
Remove / Protect all combustibles in the vicinity

Remove / Protect all combustibles in the vicinity
Always have a fire extinguisher at hand

Inspect all cords and plugs for damage before use

Do soap test on gas equipment before use
Inspect hoses for damage
Close all valves after use
Correct storage procedure

Put all hot off cuts from cutting work out of harms way


2

Painting Hazardous Substances
(Flammable)
Do not paint near open flames
Store paint in flammable liquid store
No smoking while painting
"No Smoking / No Open Flame" signs at paint work area
Dispose of empty paint tins as per safe work procedure



2

Job Step
No.
Step Description Hazards Control Measure(s)
Responsible
Person
3

Smoking Hot cigarette Butt
Hazardous Areas
Matches
Put out your cigarette butt
Adhere to "No Smoking" signs
Put out your match before discarding it


4

Housekeeping Weeds
Rubbish
Combustible Materials
Keep yard free of weeds
Do not let rubbish accumulate on premises
Store combustible materials separately
Do not accumulate
Discard of combustible materials as per safe work
procedure


NOTE: Everyone performing this work shall sign to confirm their understanding of the work procedure, the hazards and control measures to be
used