6 Steps of a Job Hazard Analysis

MBLR Job Hazard Analysism is an essential part of any safety program. This infographic will help you conduct an effective JHA and locate resources to assist with each step. TIP Benefits of a JHA Click on each step for more information and Increased awareness of Fewer work- workplace hazards resources. Stay compliant with OSHA requirements related injuries and íllnesses START Lower workers' compensation costs Increased productivity Reduced absenteeism STEP 2 STEP 1 OBSERVE the task or activity and LIST THE STEPS required to perform it. SELECT JOBS and work activities for your JHA. Look at start-up, shutdown, and maintenance as well as the core steps of the task. Factors to consider: Accident history -Injury/illness records Potential for catastrophe Task complexity Changes to process or personnel Jobs requiring safety permits STEP 3 SLIPS & FALLS DESCRIBE THE HAZARDS PINCH POINTS CHEMICAL EXPOSURE in each step. TIP Make sure to CAUGHT IN/BET WEEN FIRE ERGONOMICS consider hazards resulting from the WORK ENVIRONMENT as well as those produced by the TASK itself. STEP 4 DEVELOP CORRECTIVE MEASURES to reduce or eliminate the hazards. Follow the HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS: 1. Elimination 2. Substitution 3. Engineering controls 4. Administrative controls 5. PPE STEP 5 WRITE SAFE JOB PROCEDURES. Describe safe work practices and list any special PPE or equipment required. Review with employees and keep in an accessible location. STEP 6 CERTIFY, DOCUMENT, and KEEP RECORDS of your JHAS. If employees will be wearing PPE, make sure to document in writing: The workplace evaluated The date of the hazard assessment The person certifying that the assessment has been performed Want to learn more about job hazard analysis? The hazards found Click for a downloadable PPE hazard The PPE selected Join us at the BLR Safety Summit from April 9-11, 2014 and attend the preconference workshop on job hazard analysis, presented by AI Cаpuano. assessment form. BLR SAFETY SUMMIT Ata Best Practices & OSHA Compliance Join hundreds of your colleagues in Atlanta and benefit from three days of interactive learning and networking sessions on the latest OSHA compliance challenges and on becoming an even more invaluable safety professional. for 2014 April 9-11, 2014 GBLR The Westin Bucktwad Sources: http://Safety.BLR.com www.osha.gov Follow us on Twitter: @BLR_EHS @SafetyDailyAdv #BLRSafetySummit LBLR Disclaimer: The information provided here does not represent legal or any other type of professional advice and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. Copyright © 2014 BLR®-Business and Legal Resources. All rights reserved. STRUCK BY EXPLOSION NOISE