Field Level Hazard Assessment Templates

This article features:

• how to perform a field level hazard assessment;
• 4 crucial situations often missed in a field level hazard assessment;
• how to conduct a field level hazard assessment using iAuditor; and
• digital FLHA templates you can download, customize, and use.

How to Perform a Field Level Hazard Assessment

A field level hazard assessment should be performed at the beginning of each shift and during task execution. The FLHA process can be expressed in the diagram below:

Look around & identify hazards

Before commencing tasks, a construction worker should be aware of the people, equipment and materials present in the work area. Stop and think, “What might cause an incident?” Take note of anything that could potentially harm people or damage property.

Example: electrical hazard – loose and uncovered extension cords

Control hazards

Upon hazard identification, a construction worker can already apply control measures to reduce health and safety risks. Stop and think, “What can I do to prevent it?” Working through a hierarchy of controls can be an effective method in determining how to control hazards.

Example: physically removed the hazard – organized and secured extension cords to the floor

Resume work

Once the hazards are controlled, the construction worker can begin accomplishing tasks. A field level hazard assessment is a continuous process that prompts frontline workers to stop and think, especially during task execution.

4 Crucial FLHA Situations

In a job site, even the slightest changes in work plans should be updated in real-time because unexpected situations may arise when overlooked. While carrying out tasks, construction workers should stop, think, then update the FLHA when:

• There are significant changes in tasks (e.g. sudden change of work plans, unexpected characteristics of a task such as new configuration of equipment, etc.)
• New tasks are given during the shift
• New workers come on site
• Job site conditions change (e.g. weather, availability of materials, etc.)

How to Conduct a Field Level Hazard Assessment with iAuditor Templates & Tools

Construction workers and managers can take advantage of mobile technology such as iAuditor to streamline field level hazard assessments. iAuditor by SafetyCulture is an inspection and corrective action solution and can be utilized by construction workers to:

• Perform effective field level hazard assessments on a mobile device
• Capture and store photos of work area hazards for review and feedback
• Add and update unlimited hazards and controls in real-time
• Automatically share ongoing and completed FLHAs with team manager and co-workers