First, describe the work and worksite
A masonry crew will install specified adhered stone veneer on a released ground-level exterior substrate using prepared mortar and controlled stone cutting. This fictional learning example records planned controls; it supplies no actual inspections or work authorization.
- The system specification identifies substrate, unit weight, preparation and bonding requirements.
- Unit handling and the selected cutting method are assessed for the actual material.
- This excludes anchored heavy stone panels, elevated access and structural masonry walls.
Questions before work
- What confirms substrate suitability for the selected veneer system?
- Which units require cutting and what dust control fits that method?
- How will units be supported during placement and cure?
Build the analysis one step at a time
What will the worker do? How could someone be harmed? What prevents or reduces that exposure? Who checks the control, and when?
1. Accept the substrate and system
Hazard: An unsuitable backing or incompatible system can allow units to fall.
Control: Foreperson verifies the released substrate and veneer specification and holds work for loose backing, moisture damage or an unapproved substitution.
Verification: Compare actual backing and product identity with installation documents.
Why this belongs in the analysis: A clean surface does not establish system compatibility.
2. Stage and handle units
Hazard: Sharp edges, unstable stacks and awkward lifts can cut or strain workers.
Control: Stage units on stable support near the work, preserve access and use assistance or handling aids suited to weight and reach.
Verification: Lead checks stacks and the handling route before opening packaging.
Why this belongs in the analysis: Small-looking stone may still create difficult handling.
3. Make released cuts
Hazard: Cutting can release silica and fragments or expose workers to the blade.
Control: Use the selected guarded cutting equipment with the applicable material and silica controls. Separate cutting from occupied access and stop for failed dust control.
Verification: Operator checks equipment and the employer’s exposure-control method before cutting.
Why this belongs in the analysis: Material and tool determine the cutting controls.
4. Prepare and apply mortar
Hazard: Cement contact or reaching into a mixer can cause burns or entanglement.
Control: Mix and apply by the specified product method, maintain guarding and use assessed cement protection. Stop and secure the mixer before clearing it.
Verification: Lead checks mix instructions and skin/eye protection.
Why this belongs in the analysis: Wet placement does not remove the cement hazard.
5. Place and support the veneer
Hazard: A slipping unit can trap fingers or fall before bonding develops.
Control: Use the specified placement and temporary support method, keep hands out of pinch points and maintain the exclusion below. Stop for poor support or unplanned heavy units.
Verification: Lead checks placement conditions and support against system instructions.
Why this belongs in the analysis: The system’s cure and support method must govern access.
6. Maintain cure restrictions and clean
Hazard: Early disturbance or dust residue can expose the next crew.
Control: Protect the veneer during the specified cure, communicate access limits and collect dust and mortar with the appropriate wet or HEPA method.
Verification: Foreperson checks unit support, cleanup and handover restrictions.
Why this belongs in the analysis: A placed unit is not automatically released for disturbance.
What does a useful control look like?
| Needs improvement | More useful for this scenario |
|---|---|
| Be careful around the equipment. | Use the selected guarded cutting equipment with the applicable material and silica controls. Separate cutting from occupied access and stop for failed dust control. |
| Check the area before starting. | Foreperson verifies the released substrate and veneer specification and holds work for loose backing, moisture damage or an unapproved substitution. |
Decisions that change the analysis
Does this cover mechanically anchored large stone panels?
No. Those panels require a different lifting, anchorage and temporary-support analysis. This example is limited to the specified adhered veneer system.
What must be recorded before this example is used on a job?
Replace the scenario with the actual work, identify additional hazards with the crew, and record the applicable instructions, responsible people, inspection findings, unresolved actions and required authorization. A planned verification is not an inspection result.
Agree when the crew will pause
- Backing condition, unit weight or veneer system changes.
- Dust control or unit support fails.
- The job requires heavy anchored panels or elevated access.
After a pause, correct the condition, reassess the work, and obtain required authorization before restarting. Keep unresolved actions visible.
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No account or paid membership required. The worked example contains planned controls. The blank template is for your own work; neither includes fabricated inspection results, signatures or approval.
Your editable working copy
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1. Describe your work and site
2. Work through each task
Describe an observable step, how someone could be harmed, and the control that acts on that hazard. Identify who checks it and what evidence is needed.
3. Record changes, checks, and open actions
Walk the work area, review with the crew, and resolve missing controls. Follow the required approval process. This tool does not judge completeness, verify signatures or authorize work.
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Training needs to confirm
- Selected veneer system, unit handling and cutting controls.
- Cement protection and recognizing substrate or support deviations.
Confirm applicable qualifications, task instruction and actual training evidence for the people assigned. Related toolbox talks support crew discussion; they do not establish competence.
Common questions
Can this be used as a JSA?
Use the Task | Hazard | Control structure if it meets the employer’s format. Adapt the boundaries, controls, verification and records to the actual job.
Does this provide a completed USACE AHA?
No. Use the project’s required AHA process, risk method, supporting fields and acceptance requirements. The existing formwork AHA explains the additional structure.
Are these resources part of a paid course?
This walkthrough, browser draft builder and downloads are free public resources, separate from Academy course enrollment.
References and source note
- OSHA 1926.1153 Respirable crystalline silica
- OSHA 1926.702 Concrete equipment and tools
- OSHA 1926.300 Hand and power tools
- OSHA 1926.21 Safety training and education
Original worked example developed for the stated scenario. Primary references support the planning framework; the actual equipment manual, product instructions and project design must supply applicable operating and acceptance criteria. Use actual equipment instructions and site requirements alongside these references. Reference review: October 9, 2026.