Job Hazard Analysis
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is essentially a risk assessment of a specific job or process. Conducting a JHA on an individual task or process is a method of improving knowledge regarding hazards or potential hazards in the workplace. In a Job Hazard Analysis, each segment of the job is examined to identify hazards so that the "safest way" can be determined.

Other terms used to describe this procedure are job safety analysis, job hazard breakdown or job risk assessment. These methods are used so that acceptable safety and health practices can be integrated into a particular operation or procedure. This process generally leads to the development of a written operating procedure or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Besides safety, the a Job Hazard Analysis can be expanded into other aspects of a job. This is called a total job analysis, job analysis or task analysis. As this expanded version still regards safety is an integral part of the job, it also considers communications, production and effectiveness with the developed procedures.

Ways We Can Help
Our JHA Specialist will identify and refine specific process steps that present a danger to your operator(s) or equipment. This process is conducted in accord with your on-site subject matter experts during interview sessions, workshop or brainstorming efforts. The final documentation is then reviewed on the equipment or process to validate its accuracy.

Benefits from developing a Job Hazard Analysis or Written Procedures:

• Process can identify previously undetected hazards.
• Increase job knowledge of participants.
• Raise safety and health awareness.
• Improve communication between workers and supervisors.
• Promote safe work procedures.
• Basis for regular contact between supervisors and workers on health and safety.
• Briefing guide for infrequent jobs.
• Teaching aid for job training.
• Standard for health and safety inspections and procedures.
• Assist in completing comprehensive accident investigations.
• Reduced liability exposure.

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