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Pressure Washing JSAJob Safety Analysis template

Cleaning buildings, equipment or surfaces with a pressure washer. Use it as-is or change it to fit your job, then walk the site and add what's different today.

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Job steps, hazards & controls

#Job stepHazardsControls
01Set up the washer
  • Hose whip at failed fittings
  • Engine exhaust in enclosed areas
  • Fuel fires
  • Inspect hoses and fittings
  • Run engines outside only
  • Fuel when cool
02Protect the area
  • Water into outlets, lights and panels
  • Slippery surfaces
  • Cover outlets; keep spray away from electrical
  • Cone off wet walkways
03Wash
  • Injection injuries from the spray
  • Kickback from the wand
  • Chemical splash
  • Never point the wand at anyone or your own hand and feet
  • Two hands; firm footing; trigger lock on when not spraying
  • Eye protection and gloves; chemicals per the label
04Shut down
  • Pressure trapped in the hose
  • Shut off and squeeze the trigger to bleed pressure before disconnecting

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How it works on your phone

1 · Pick itTap the button above. This JSA loads with the checks crews most often forget already suggested.
2 · Walk the siteAdd where you are, who's in charge and the nearest ER. The first person on site adds today's hazards.
3 · Crew signsPass the phone. Each person reads every step and signs. Print or save the PDF.

This JSA is a starting point built from common field practice. Your job, your site and your company's procedures come first: change anything that doesn't fit, and follow your permits and regulations.