Through the completion of a Job Hazard Analysis, sometimes hazards are identified and cannot be eliminated or engineered out of a particular task. Safe Work Procedures are step by step instructions that allow workers to conduct their work safety when hazards are present. A Safe Work Procedure identifies the materials and equipment needed, and how and when to use them safety.
Safe Work Procedures are generally prepared for :
- critical high risk jobs where accidents have or could result in severe injuries;
- hazardous work where accidents occur frequently;
- new or altered tasks have been introduced;
- new equipment has been added to a process;
- a job that requires many detailed tasks;
- where two or more workers required for a job, and each must perform speci c tasks simultaneously; and
- specific tasks are done infrequently.
Safe Work Procedures must include:
- regulatory requirements;
- necessary personal protective equipment;
- required training;
- worker responsibilities;
- specific sequence of steps to follow to complete the work safely;
- required permits; and
- emergency procedures.
An example of a task that requires the development of a safe work procedure is confined space entry. Individuals who must work within confined spaces must ensure that safe work procedures are developed and followed to maximize life safety.
