**Hazard Analysis For working in computer ROOMS**

**(2/2006)** (CD-doc-627, version 10)

**Description of Work:** [Installation, operation, testing, and repair
of computing related equipment. (Note: This JHA is not meant to be job
specific. It is meant to cover common safety elements of working in
computer rooms. A specific job may require an additional HA, verbal or
written. When in doubt, consult your supervisor.)]{.underline}

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| **Step/Phase of  | **Safety Hazard**      | **Precautions/Safety    |
| Job**            |                        | Procedures**            |
+------------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| Lifting          | Potential for back     | Use proper lifting      |
| equipment        | injury                 | techniques. Seek        |
|                  |                        | assistance from others, |
|                  |                        | use carts or equipment  |
|                  |                        | lifts provided in room. |
|                  |                        | (Use Tool Loan Form     |
|                  |                        | when applicable).       |
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| Moving loads     | Possibility of load    | Check stability of load |
| across floor     | falling due to rolling | and condition of floor  |
|                  | over warped or         | in the path of the      |
|                  | unseated floor tiles   | move, reseating tiles   |
|                  | or into floor tile     | where necessary. Make   |
|                  | cutouts. This could    | sure equipment is       |
|                  | result in injury.      | secure. Move load       |
|                  |                        | slowly. For loads       |
|                  |                        | exceeding 300 lbs, it   |
|                  |                        | is mandatory that you   |
|                  |                        | contact Building        |
|                  |                        | Management for          |
|                  |                        | assistance.             |
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| Inserting or     | Possibility that       | Check that the cabinet  |
| removing         | cabinet may become     | is steady and that      |
| computers from   | unstable and tip or    | stabilizing feet, if    |
| racks            | fall causing serious   | any, are snug to the    |
|                  | injury                 | floor. Do not pull out  |
| Working on       |                        | equipment so as to      |
| equipment in     | Rails become partially | cause cabinet to tip.   |
| racks            | disengaged where       | Be especially careful   |
|                  | equipment can fall out | pulling out equipment   |
|                  | causing injury.        | in the higher bay areas |
|                  |                        | of the cabinet. Do not  |
|                  |                        | pull out more than one  |
|                  |                        | unit at a time.         |
|                  |                        |                         |
|                  |                        | First remove the        |
|                  |                        | equipment or use an     |
|                  |                        | equipment lift for      |
|                  |                        | support while           |
|                  |                        | repairing. (Use Tool    |
|                  |                        | Loan Form when          |
|                  |                        | applicable).            |
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| Re               | Unmarked open floor    | Encircle open floor     |
| moving/replacing | areas could result in  | tile area with yellow   |
| floor tiles      | a person falling into  | safety cones available  |
|                  | open floor causing     | at entrance doors.      |
|                  | injuries.              | Place safety cones on   |
|                  |                        | loose tiles to prevent  |
|                  | Lifting floor tiles    | tripping over them.     |
|                  | could cause back       | When floor tiles are    |
|                  | injury. Handling floor | replaced, ensure that   |
|                  | tiles could cause      | they are fully seated   |
|                  | pinch or cut to hands. | and do not have any     |
|                  |                        | edges rising above      |
|                  |                        | adjacent tiles. If this |
|                  |                        | is not possible, place  |
|                  |                        | safety cones around     |
|                  |                        | tile and contact        |
|                  |                        | Building Management.    |
|                  |                        |                         |
|                  |                        | Use floor tile pullers  |
|                  |                        | provided at entrance    |
|                  |                        | doors. Use standup      |
|                  |                        | floor tile pullers      |
|                  |                        | whenever possible. For  |
|                  |                        | vented floor tiles, use |
|                  |                        | special hook puller and |
|                  |                        | wear gloves when        |
|                  |                        | handling these tiles.   |
|                  |                        | (Use Tool Loan Form     |
|                  |                        | when applicable).       |
+------------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| Working          | Electrical cables      | Exercise care so as not |
| underneath floor | could cause electric   | to pull on cables which |
|                  | shock if shielding is  | could break shielding   |
|                  | broken.                |                         |
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| Using plug-in    | Electric shock         | Use GFCI cord available |
| electrically     | potential              | from Building           |
| powered tools    |                        | Management.             |
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| Working in       | Potential for trip     | Ensure cables, carts,   |
| aisles           | hazard or aisle        | etc. do not restrict    |
|                  | blockage for emergency | pathways to less than   |
|                  | exiting                | 28". Cables should not  |
|                  |                        | be strung across        |
|                  |                        | aisles.                 |
+------------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| Working on       | Injury to hands or     | Follow specific         |
| robotic          | other body parts       | lockout/tagout          |
| equipment or     |                        | procedure when          |
| mechanical       |                        | applicable. Individuals |
| equipment with   |                        | using lockout/tagout    |
| moving parts     |                        | must be trained. Follow |
|                  |                        | vendor safety           |
|                  |                        | procedures and specific |
|                  |                        | hazard analysis if it   |
|                  |                        | is necessary to         |
|                  |                        | troubleshoot equipment  |
|                  |                        | that is live.           |
+------------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| Combustibles:    | Potential for fire/eye | Cardboard and packing   |
| packing          | hazard from debris in  | materials are not       |
| materials and    | areas with high air    | allowed in computer     |
| flammables       | velocity               | rooms. If necessary,    |
|                  |                        | contact CD Operations.  |
|                  |                        | Although not required,  |
|                  |                        | safety glasses are      |
|                  |                        | available at the        |
|                  |                        | stockroom and can be    |
|                  |                        | charged to the          |
|                  |                        | division's safety task  |
|                  |                        | code. Flammables, such  |
|                  |                        | as alcohol, are not     |
|                  |                        | permitted except for    |
|                  |                        | duration of use.        |
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