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TheThe SEENSEEN
BREAKDOWNBREAKDOWN ProcessProcess
The purpose of theThe purpose of the SEEN BREAKDOWNSEEN BREAKDOWN
process is to provide a uniform method ofprocess is to provide a uniform method of
performing hazard identification.performing hazard identification.
The process uses easy to remember stepsThe process uses easy to remember steps
to help ensure a quality andto help ensure a quality and
comprehensive hazard analysis.comprehensive hazard analysis.
It improves hazard recognition andIt improves hazard recognition and
awareness for employees of all levels ofawareness for employees of all levels of
experience .experience .
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S.E.E.NS.E.E.N..
SEENSEEN is used to evaluate hazards andis used to evaluate hazards and
report the finding to a Supervisor of the atreport the finding to a Supervisor of the at
risk crew(s)risk crew(s)
It empowers the supervisor(s) and crew(s)It empowers the supervisor(s) and crew(s)
to remove the hazard before work beginsto remove the hazard before work begins
or continues and establishes a channelor continues and establishes a channel
for communication.for communication.
6. BBreak the area into smaller areas, tasks intoreak the area into smaller areas, tasks into
smaller taskssmaller tasks
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Doing this improves your ability to find
hazards by focusing on one area or task at
a time.
7. RReview the JSA, permits, and othereview the JSA, permits, and other
documentation :documentation :
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Is it the right paperwork
for that task and is it filled out completely/correctly?
8. EEquipment- Inspect tools and equipmentquipment- Inspect tools and equipment
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Is it the right tool for the job? In good condition? Is it beingIs it the right tool for the job? In good condition? Is it being
used/about to be used properly?used/about to be used properly?
9. AArea- housekeeping, barricades, trafficrea- housekeeping, barricades, traffic
Is the work area orderly? Are barricades needed? AreIs the work area orderly? Are barricades needed? Are
crews protected from heavy equipment /vehicle movingcrews protected from heavy equipment /vehicle moving
in area?in area? 9
10. KKeepeep (storage areas)(storage areas) – look for hidden hazards in gang– look for hidden hazards in gang
boxes, flammables lockers and tool roomsboxes, flammables lockers and tool rooms
Open up things and look around. Improper storageOpen up things and look around. Improper storage
of material, tools, spray cans, and PPE forof material, tools, spray cans, and PPE for
convenience can be hazardous.convenience can be hazardous. 10
11. DDocument - document findings: time, date,ocument - document findings: time, date,
and location and who was notified.and location and who was notified.
Documenting your findings and who you reportedDocumenting your findings and who you reported
them to is an important activity. This ensuresthem to is an important activity. This ensures
hazardous finding are logged and that correctivehazardous finding are logged and that corrective
actions are being completed.actions are being completed. 11
12. OObserve- Watch crew(s) work and verify JSAbserve- Watch crew(s) work and verify JSA
is being followedis being followed
Does the JSA reflect the work being performed?Does the JSA reflect the work being performed?
Are the crews following the JSA?Are the crews following the JSA?
Observe for safe and unsafe acts. Poor behavior isObserve for safe and unsafe acts. Poor behavior is
a hazard thata hazard that MUSTMUST be addressed immediately.be addressed immediately. 12
13. WWalk- walk around the whole work areaalk- walk around the whole work area
mindful that the area is a 360 degree bubblemindful that the area is a 360 degree bubble
Look around the work area. This includes overheadLook around the work area. This includes overhead
as well as on the ground. Hazards can be just out ofas well as on the ground. Hazards can be just out of
sight.sight.
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14. NNotify- Supervisors and crew of findings andotify- Supervisors and crew of findings and
corrective actions neededcorrective actions needed
Let them know the findings, explain what makes it aLet them know the findings, explain what makes it a
hazard, list corrective actions, and assign ahazard, list corrective actions, and assign a
responsible party (if authorized to delegate) or getresponsible party (if authorized to delegate) or get
help to correct hazard(s).help to correct hazard(s). 14
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BREAKDOWNBREAKDOWN
Corrective actions need to be followedCorrective actions need to be followed
up to ensure the hazard has beenup to ensure the hazard has been
eliminated. Assign a “done by” date andeliminated. Assign a “done by” date and
follow up.follow up.
Give positive feedback on the findingsGive positive feedback on the findings
and reinforce good behaviors and acts.and reinforce good behaviors and acts.
This encourages a safe workplace.This encourages a safe workplace.
16. SEEN BREAKDOWNSEEN BREAKDOWN
Use it as a safety awareness toolUse it as a safety awareness tool
• Not a tool to get people in trouble. No name no blame.Not a tool to get people in trouble. No name no blame.
Be open about the findingsBe open about the findings
• Share your notes with the supervisor and crew(s).Share your notes with the supervisor and crew(s).
Get buy in on hazard correctionGet buy in on hazard correction
• Hazard removal needs to be done because it’s theHazard removal needs to be done because it’s the
right thing to do.right thing to do.
Offer helpOffer help
• If possible offer solutions for the hazard elimination.If possible offer solutions for the hazard elimination.
Keep in mind there is more than one way toKeep in mind there is more than one way to
accomplish a task.accomplish a task.
