Drywall JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
Start from this template, add what's different on your site today, and have the crew sign.
| Hazards · Drywall |
|---|
| Back strain from heavy sheets |
| Falls from stilts, ladders and lifts |
| Knife cuts |
| Sanding dust |
Controls
- Team lifts or a panel lift for ceilings.
- Ladder and scissor lift rules apply. Clear floors before using stilts.
- Retractable knives; cut away from your body.
- Sand with a vacuum sander; dust mask or respirator.
All 5 hazards and 5 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.250
Toolbox talk: Lifting without hurting your back
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Back strain from heavy sheets
- Falls from stilts, ladders and lifts
- Knife cuts
- Sanding dust
- Stacked board falling
Controls
- Team lifts or a panel lift for ceilings.
- Ladder and scissor lift rules apply. Clear floors before using stilts.
- Retractable knives; cut away from your body.
- Sand with a vacuum sander; dust mask or respirator.
- Stack board flat and stable.
PPE
- Safety glasses
- Dust mask or respirator
- Work gloves
- Steel-toe boots
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.250 · 29 CFR 1926.1053 · 29 CFR 1926.452(w) · 29 CFR 1926.55
Toolbox talk: Lifting without hurting your back
- Test the weight before you lift.
- Use the machine or a second person for heavy or awkward loads.
- Keep it close, lift with your legs, turn with your feet.
- Clear the path first.
The full talk, with questions for the crew →
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site, add what's different today, and have the competent person sign it.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of drywall?
Back strain from heavy sheets. Falls from stilts, ladders and lifts. Knife cuts. Sanding dust. Stacked board falling.
What controls go in a drywall JHA?
Team lifts or a panel lift for ceilings. Ladder and scissor lift rules apply. Clear floors before using stilts. Retractable knives; cut away from your body. Sand with a vacuum sander; dust mask or respirator. Stack board flat and stable.
What PPE is needed for drywall?
Safety glasses, Dust mask or respirator, Work gloves, Steel-toe boots. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover drywall?
29 CFR 1926.250; 29 CFR 1926.1053; 29 CFR 1926.452(w); 29 CFR 1926.55.
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