Pile driving JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Pile driving |
|---|
| Struck by the hammer, pile or swinging leads |
| Pile falling while it's pitched |
| Noise |
| Crane and rigging hazards |
Controls
- Exclusion zone around the rig. Nobody under the hammer or the pile.
- Lower the hammer to the bottom of the leads when idle or moving the rig.
- Inspect rigging, hoses and leads daily.
- Call 811 and clear utilities before driving.
All 5 hazards and 6 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.603
Toolbox talk: Hearing protection
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Struck by the hammer, pile or swinging leads
- Pile falling while it's pitched
- Noise
- Crane and rigging hazards
- Utility strikes
Controls
- Exclusion zone around the rig. Nobody under the hammer or the pile.
- Lower the hammer to the bottom of the leads when idle or moving the rig.
- Inspect rigging, hoses and leads daily.
- Call 811 and clear utilities before driving.
- Hearing protection for everyone near the hammer.
- Crane rules apply: qualified operator, signal person and rigger.
PPE
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
- Hearing protection
- Safety glasses
- Steel-toe boots
- Work gloves
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.603 · 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC · 29 CFR 1926.101
Toolbox talk: Hearing protection
- If you have to shout at arm's length, it's too loud.
- Hearing loss is permanent.
- Roll foam plugs thin and let them expand in the ear.
- Earmuffs over glasses lose some of their seal.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of pile driving?
Struck by the hammer, pile or swinging leads. Pile falling while it's pitched. Noise. Crane and rigging hazards. Utility strikes.
What controls go in a pile driving JHA?
Exclusion zone around the rig. Nobody under the hammer or the pile. Lower the hammer to the bottom of the leads when idle or moving the rig. Inspect rigging, hoses and leads daily. Call 811 and clear utilities before driving. Hearing protection for everyone near the hammer.
What PPE is needed for pile driving?
Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night), Hearing protection, Safety glasses, Steel-toe boots, Work gloves. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover pile driving?
29 CFR 1926.603; 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC; 29 CFR 1926.101.
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