House Wrap Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

The activities surrounding the process of applying house wrapping presents a range of potential hazards to workers. The use of the House Wrap Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) app walks users through the potential hazards present in wrapping a house by going through all job steps, identifying potential risks associated with each step, and noting controls that may be put in place to mitigate those hazards. For example, the process of house wrapping may expose users to fibers and other dangerous materials which can be inhaled, pose risks related to work performed at a tall height or activities taking place in a loud work area. The user of the app may be able to identify these steps and hazards, and note controls that can be enacted such as the use of personal protective equipment including respirators, fall protection and fall arrest equipment, hard hats, and hearing protection. Using this app to perform a risk assessment for house wrapping can promote health and safety in the workplace, reduce injury incidents, reduce noise hazards, and help improve the occupational health of workers.