Change Analysis
As you know, change is continuous on a construction worksite. Change analysis is simply the management of that change, conducted by competent persons, to make sure it does not introduce new hazards or unsafe procedures in the work environment.
A designated person should analyze how changes on the worksite can affect equipment, processes, and materials for hazards and potential hazards. Findings should be documented and plans developed to minimize or design out the new hazards.
Changes in the following categories need to be reviewed:
- worksite layout
- materials
- process technology
- equipment
To gain a better understanding, it is necessary to look at how changing the setup of a work area, the materials used, the steps followed, and the equipment used can affect the work being done.
- emergency routes
- site entrance and traffic routes/surfaces
- covered walkways
- protection from falling objects
- danger areas
- storage and personnel areas
- hazardous materials/dangerous goods
- barriers and fences
- loading and unloading areas
- bays and ramps
- working slopes for excavators, dump trucks etc.
- safety signage
- protection of pedestrians
- site security
- housekeeping and cleanliness
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-8. Changes in the site entrance and traffic routes/surfaces should be analyzed as part of the _____ process.
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