Barrier Analysis Worksheet Project

BARRIER

PURPOSE OF BARRIER

PERFORMANCE OF BARRIER

1. Maintenance procedures

Ensure maintenance requests are submitted and acted on in a timely fashion.

This barrier failed since the valve department supervisor was not trained in maintenance request responsibilities.

2. Job Procedures - Housekeeping

Establish expected levels of safety for all tasks.

This barrier failed because the worker failed to follow the procedures for cleanup of spills.

3. Barricade

Warn other workers of a hazardous situation.

This barrier did not exist – there are no written procedures requiring the use of “wet floor” signs.

4. Communication

Ensure emergency information is shared and acted on.

This barrier did not exist – there are no established procedures for relaying emergency information.