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Job Hazard Analysis

Job Hazard Analysis. Identifying and Minimizing Workplace Hazards. To Start. Select specific task for analysis Task should not be too general or too narrow Selection Priority – what to do first Greatest risk of severe injury or death task Greatest volume potential tasks

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Job Hazard Analysis

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  1. Job Hazard Analysis Identifying and Minimizing Workplace Hazards

  2. To Start • Select specific task for analysis • Task should not be too general or too narrow • Selection Priority – what to do first • Greatest risk of severe injury or death task • Greatest volume potential tasks • Greatest cost tasks • New employees and/or new jobs • Include all involved employees in analysis

  3. Then • Dissect task into steps and number accordingly • Describe each step in very general terms • Use a hazard checklist to help identify hazards • Include employees to develop list of steps

  4. Three • Identify hazards in each step and number (1A, 1B, 1C, etc) • Describe each hazard in general terms • Get employees input • Evaluate hazard causes (stress, repetitive motion, tripping, lifting/carrying, etc.) • Include employees input

  5. Identifying Safe Procedures • Is the step necessary? Can the hazard be eliminated? • Can the hazard be reduced to an acceptable level? • Ask for employees input or suggestions. • Be specific in improvement recommendations. • Number hazard controls according to protocol

  6. Eliminate or Minimize Hazards • Be sure everyone understands new changes • If hazards cannot be completely neutralized, plan for Personal Protective Equipment • If PPE is to be used, be sure PPP is used properly, including training

  7. Possible Pitfalls • Not including all job duties • Not including all steps in a duty • Listing hazards, but not taking preventive action • Being unclear regarding hazards or preventive action

  8. Record Keeping Job Steps Hazards Preventive Action

  9. Revising The JHA • Review and revise at least annually • If an accident occurs, review JHA immediately to determine if changes are needed • Discuss injury causes and possible changes with all employees • If a new hazard is discovered, treat it as if an accident has happened • Train appropriately and immediately

  10. A MENTAL HAZARD EVALUATION SHOULD TAKE PLACE EACH TIME A SUPERVISOR OR EMPLOYEE WALKS THROUGH THE WORKPKLACE!

  11. Safety And Health Is Everyone’s Job

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