Job Hazard AnalysisProactive Planning to Prevent IncidentsAlso known as: Task Safety Analysis, Job Safety Analysis

Pre-requisites: None

Course Goals: Class participants should be able to define what a job hazard analysis is and how to conduct a step by step evaluation of the task(s) as related to their work environment.

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to instruct team members on aspects associated with the job hazard analysis process. Students will learn how to identify tasks, determine the hazards associated with the tasks and take actions to mitigate the hazards.

Target Group: This training plan is designed for all employees and line supervisors which may perform a task associated with a reasonable hazard.

A hazard is the potential for harm. In practical terms, a hazard is often associated with a condition or activity that, if left uncontrolled, can result in an injury or illness.

Identifying hazards (i.e., falls, trips, etc.) and eliminating or controlling them as early as possible will help prevent injuries and illnesses.

What is a Hazard?

Interesting Safety StatisticDid you know that there were 4,700,600 total recordable injury cases in the US in 2002?

A job hazard analysis (JHA) is a method that can be used to identify, analyze and record:

1) The sequential steps for a specific job.

2) The existing or potential safety and health hazards associated with each step.

3) The recommended action(s)/procedure(s) that will eliminate or reduce the hazards and the risk of a workplace injury or illness.

What is a JHA?

Interesting Safety StatisticDid you know that there were 1,436,200 lost days away from work due to injury in the US in 2002?

Many workers are injured and killed at the workplace every day in the United States. Safety and health can add value to not only our business but your job and life.

You can help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by looking at your workplace operations, establishing proper job procedures, and ensuring that we are all trained properly.

Why is a JHA Important?

Interesting Safety StatisticDid you know that there were 617,186 cases involving sprains, strains and tears in the US in 2002?

TI employees can use the findings of a job hazard analysis to eliminate and minimize hazards in their workplaces. Use of a JHA is likely to result in fewer worker injuries and illnesses; safer, more effective work methods; reduced workers’ compensation costs; and increased productivity.

The primary goal is the prevention of accidents and injuries to employees.

What is the value of a JHA?

Interesting Safety StatisticDid you know that there were 345,294 cases involving injuries to the back in the US in 2002?

A job hazard analysis can be conducted on many jobs in your workplace. Priority should go to the following jobs: Jobs that don’t have a standard operating procedure or where the

scope has changed.

Non-routine jobs.

Complex jobs with a high potential for injury.

Jobs involving multiple companies (working with contractors).

What jobs are appropriate for a JHA?

Interesting Safety StatisticDid you know that there were 272,988 cases involving falls in the US 2002?

You begin with the work you perform everyday! Take a close look at your work environment and then determine which tasks to analyze. Break down the steps, find the hazards associated with each task then determine how to mitigate the hazards.

Where do I begin and what are the 4 steps to a JHA?

Select JobAny job may be analyzed but focus should be on:

– Jobs with higher risk potential such as electrical hot work, confined space, LO/TO, etc.

– Close calls

– New jobs

– Jobs with procedure or process changes

Step One of the JHA Process

1

List StepsList the steps it takes to perform the job:

– What exactly needs to be done

– Sequentially think through every step

– If the JHA has more than 15 steps, consider development of a standard operating procedure or phases for the JHA

Step Two of the JHA Process

2

List Hazards

There may be multiple hazards associated with each and every task, such as:

– Physical

– Chemical

– Biological

– Environmental

Step Three of the JHA Process

3

Control HazardsList the control measures needed to mitigate the hazard and prevent a potential accident (in order of priority):

– Engineering Controls

– Management Controls

– Personal Protective Equipment

Step Four of the JHA Process

4

Example Job Hazard Analysis Job Task: Changing a Tire STEP 1

Sequence of Events STEP 2

Potential Accidents or Hazards STEP 3

Preventive Measures

STEP 4

Park vehicle a) Vehicle too close to passing traffic b) Vehicle on uneven, soft ground c) Vehicle may roll

a) Drive to area well clear of traffic. Turn on emergency flashers b) Choose a firm, level area c) Apply the parking brake; leave transmission in gear or in PARK; place blocks in front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite to the flat

Remove spare and tool kit

a) Strain from lifting spare a) Turn spare into upright position in the wheel well. Using your legs and standing as close as possible, lift spare out of truck and roll to flat tire

Pry off hub cap and loosen lug bolts (nuts).

a) Hub cap may pop off and hit you b) Lug wrench may slip

a) Pry off hub cap using steady pressure b) Use proper lug wrench; apply steady pressure slowly

And so on..... a) ... a) ...

LINKS

Knowledge is PowerJob Hazard Analysis is a simple process that any Team

Member can complete.

OSHA- http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3071.html

ESH mgmt systems - http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/safetyhealth/index.html