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Definition Job Hazard Analysis is essentially the assessment of work activities and the workplace to establish whether adequate precautions are in place. In other words, it is the systematic identification of potential hazards in the workplace as a step to controlling the possible risks involved. The Job Hazard Analysis process is used to determine the hazards of, and safe procedures for, each step of a job. A specific job or work assignment is separated into a series of relatively simple steps; the hazards associated with each step are identified; and solutions are developed to control each hazard. JHA is a method that can be used to identify, analyze and record: - The steps involved in performing a specific job.
- The existing or potential safety and health hazards associated with each step.
- The recommended action(s)/procedure(s) that will eliminate or reduce these hazards and the risk of a workplace injury or illness.
Sample JHA.htm Thing to consider The following hazards should be considered when completing a JSA: - The existing or potential safety and health hazards associated with each step.
- Impact with a falling or flying object.
- Penetration of sharp objects.
- Caught in or between a stationary/moving object.
- Falls from an elevated work platform, ladders or stairs.
- Excessive lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, or bending.
- Exposure to vibrating power tools, excessive noise, cold or heat, or harmful levels of gases, vapors, liquids, fumes, or dusts.
- Repetitive motion.
- Electrical hazard.
- Light (optical) radiation (i.e., welding operations, laser surveying, etc.)
- Water (potential for drowning or fungal infections caused by wetness)
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Job Hazard Analysis