Work over or near water JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
Start from this template, add what's different on your site today, and have the crew sign.
| Hazards · Work over or near water |
|---|
| Drowning |
| Falls into water |
| Cold water shock |
| Current pulling someone away |
Controls
- Coast Guard-approved life jackets on everyone exposed to drowning.
- Ring buoys with at least 90 ft of line, no more than 200 ft apart.
- Rescue skiff ready on site.
- Fall protection where the drop is 6 ft or more.
All 4 hazards and 5 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.106
Toolbox talk: Working over water
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Drowning
- Falls into water
- Cold water shock
- Current pulling someone away
Controls
- Coast Guard-approved life jackets on everyone exposed to drowning.
- Ring buoys with at least 90 ft of line, no more than 200 ft apart.
- Rescue skiff ready on site.
- Fall protection where the drop is 6 ft or more.
- Never work alone near water.
PPE
- USCG-approved life jacket
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
- Non-slip boots
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.106 · 29 CFR 1926.501
Toolbox talk: Working over water
- Life jacket on whenever you could fall in.
- Ring buoys with 90 ft of line, no more than 200 ft apart.
- A rescue boat ready on site.
- Never work over water alone.
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A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site, add what's different today, and have the competent person sign it.
Tomorrow, the crew signs it on one phone.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of work over or near water?
Drowning. Falls into water. Cold water shock. Current pulling someone away.
What controls go in a work over or near water JHA?
Coast Guard-approved life jackets on everyone exposed to drowning. Ring buoys with at least 90 ft of line, no more than 200 ft apart. Rescue skiff ready on site. Fall protection where the drop is 6 ft or more. Never work alone near water.
What PPE is needed for work over or near water?
USCG-approved life jacket, Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night), Non-slip boots. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover work over or near water?
29 CFR 1926.106; 29 CFR 1926.501.
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