Curb, gutter and sidewalk JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Curb, gutter and sidewalk |
|---|
| Traffic next to the work |
| Concrete burns |
| Tripping on stakes, string line and rebar |
| Back strain from forms and stakes |
Controls
- Traffic control and a safe pedestrian detour, set to MUTCD Part 6.
- Cap stakes and rebar.
- Waterproof gloves and boots.
- Water on saws (Table 1).
All 5 hazards and 5 controls → · MUTCD Part 6
Toolbox talk: Wet concrete burns
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Traffic next to the work
- Concrete burns
- Tripping on stakes, string line and rebar
- Back strain from forms and stakes
- Silica dust from cutting joints
Controls
- Traffic control and a safe pedestrian detour, set to MUTCD Part 6.
- Cap stakes and rebar.
- Waterproof gloves and boots.
- Water on saws (Table 1).
- Team lifts for forms; spotter for the curb machine and trucks.
PPE
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
- Waterproof gloves
- Rubber boots
- Safety glasses
OSHA rules
MUTCD Part 6 · 29 CFR 1926.701(b) · 29 CFR 1926.1153
Toolbox talk: Wet concrete burns
- Wet concrete is caustic. It burns skin and you may not feel it for hours.
- Waterproof gloves and boots; tuck pants over the boots.
- Wet concrete in your boot: get it out and wash right away.
- Splash in the eye: flush 15 minutes and get it checked.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of curb, gutter and sidewalk?
Traffic next to the work. Concrete burns. Tripping on stakes, string line and rebar. Back strain from forms and stakes. Silica dust from cutting joints.
What controls go in a curb, gutter and sidewalk JHA?
Traffic control and a safe pedestrian detour, set to MUTCD Part 6. Cap stakes and rebar. Waterproof gloves and boots. Water on saws (Table 1). Team lifts for forms; spotter for the curb machine and trucks.
What PPE is needed for curb, gutter and sidewalk?
Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night), Waterproof gloves, Rubber boots, Safety glasses. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover curb, gutter and sidewalk?
MUTCD Part 6; 29 CFR 1926.701(b); 29 CFR 1926.1153.
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