Job Hazard Analysis. BLR Business & Legal Resources 1701

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1 Job Hazard Analysis BLR Business & Legal Resources 1701

2 Session Objectives Identify the purpose of JHA Recognize the benefits of JHA Understand the JHA process Analyze jobs effectively to detect and correct hazards

3 Prequiz: Test Your Knowledge 1. OSHA has developed: 2. JHA helps to reduce workplace absences. 3. The first step in JHA is to: a. An in-depth JHA regulation b. Guidelines for JHA c. Nothing related to JHA True or False? a. Break down the job b. Identify the hazards c. Determine safe procedures

4 Regulatory Guidance No specific JHA standard OSHA provides JHA guidelines OSHA inspectors may review hazard assessment program JHA also called job safety analysis (JSA)

5 What Is JHA? Method of identifying hazards Means of breaking job down into steps System for easily understanding hazards

6 Why Perform JHA? Identify existing hazards Identify potential hazards Prioritize corrective actions Reduce or eliminate hazards

7 What Are the Benefits of JHA? Improves safety performance Reduces absences Increases productivity Improves morale Assists in OSHA compliance

8 How Are Jobs Selected for JHA? High accident, injury, or illness rates Frequent near misses Procedures, processes, or equipment changes All other jobs BLR Business & Legal Resources

9 Who Is Involved In JHA? Employees Managers Maintenance Design Safety who and engineers supervisors perform personnel jobs BLR Business & Legal Resources

10 How Are Hazards Identified? General inspections Special inspections Walkaround inspections

11 What Are OSHA s Inspections Guidelines? List departments and operations List operational activities JHA Assign inspection dates and duties Determine sequence of activities and route GUIDELINES Identify follow-up responsibilities BLR BLR Business & & Legal Resources

12 What s the Function of Area Hazard Checklists? Equipment Personnel Procedures

13 Which Elements of a Job Are Analyzed? Start-up Operation Shutdown Maintenance

14 JHA Explained: True or False? JHA looks at the workplace as a whole. We perform JHA because OSHA s JHA standard requires it. Routine inspections provide valuable information for JHA. Only safety personnel are involved in JHA. TRUE FALSE

15 JHA Explained Do you understand: What JHA means? Purpose? Benefits? How jobs are selected and who participates? Inspections to identify hazards?

16 Steps in JHA Break down the job Identify the hazards Evaluate the hazards Determine safe procedures and protective measures Revise the JHA BLR Business & Legal Resources

17 STEP 1 Break Down the Job List tasks in order Describe action Consider conditions Think about safety

18 STEP 2 Identify the Hazards Impact Caught between pinch points Repetitive motions & awkward postures Penetration Harmful airborne contaminants

19 STEP 2 Identify the Hazards (cont.) Heat/cold Compression Optical radiation Chemical exposure Ionizing radiation Slippery surfaces

20 STEP 3 Evaluate the Hazards Is this a safety or health hazard? Could the hazard cause an injury or illness? How serious is the risk? Is this hazard always present?

21 STEP 3 Evaluate the Hazards (cont.) Are engineering and administrative controls effective? Is the right PPE being used? Is safety training creating sufficient awareness? Are protective measures adequate? BLR Business & Legal Resources

22 STEP 4 Determine Safe Procedures and Protections Perform job differently Reconfigure work area/ workstations Substitute less hazardous materials Change from manual to mechanical Insulating or cleaning BLR Business & Legal Resources

23 STEP 4 Determine Safe Procedures (cont.) Add, improve safety training Change tools or equipment Change or add PPE Perform certain tasks less often BLR Business & Legal Resources

24 STEP 5 Revise the JHA: When accident, injury, or illness occurs After near miss When job changes Following safety complaint When equipment is damaged Per scheduled review

25 Control Method Hierarchy Engineering Administrative PPE controls

26 Engine Lathe BLR Business & Legal Resources 1701

27 Sample JHA Form JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE JOB TITLE: Engine Lathe PAGE 1 OF 1 JHA #37 PPEHA #37 LOTO #22 TITLE OF PERSON WHO DOES JOB: Production Worker SUPERVISOR: DATE: 07/13/2015 ANALYSIS BY: COMPANY/ORGANIZATION: PLANT/LOCATION: DEPARTMENT: REVIEWED BY: NEW X REVISED Springfield, MO Machine APPROVED BY: Brian Jones SEQUENCE OF BASIC JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS RECOMMENDED ACTION OR PROCEDURE REQUIRED AND/OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety Glasses, Safety shoes, Cut resistant gloves Secure raw material in chuck. Pinch point hazard. Wear cut resistant gloves and safety glasses. Select proper cutting tool. Pinch point hazard. Wear cut resistant gloves and safety glasses. Place guard over chuck. Pinch point hazard. Wear cut resistant gloves and safety glasses. Machine raw material. Possible eye injury. Wear safety glasses position chip guard BLR Business & Legal Resources 1701

28 PAGE 1 OF 1 JHA # ADM-01 PPE H.A. # Today s Date 9/21/15 NEW REVISED JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS JOB TITLE: ANALYSIS BY: EHS-SOP-017 SRB General Office Worker COMPANY/ORGANIZATION: PLANT/LOCATION: DEPARTMENT: REVIEWED BY: REQUIRED AND/OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: See Area Specific Posting for PPE Requirements. Administration SRB APPROVED BY: Steve Ramer TASK DESCRIPTION HAZARD DESCRIPTION HAZARD CONTROL Personal Security Violence Be aware of changes in personality of workers. Make sure visitors sign in and out. If working after hours, make sure Shift Supervisor is aware (ext. 3458). Walking Surfaces Office Equipment Handling/Moving Heavy Items and Equipment Material Storage Computer Use Physical Injury and /or Trauma. Slips, Trips and Falls. Electric Shock. Circuit overload, frayed or damaged service and extension cords, faulty equipment. Personnel tripping or falling. Strains and Sprains to the back, arms or shoulders. Awkward Motions and Repetitive motions. Falling Objects and Fire Hazards Carpel Tunnel, Tendinitis, Poor Posture, Eye Strain Practice Good Housekeeping i.e., keep floors clear of debris and liquid spills. Do not block or restrict doorways, halls, closets or paths or egress. Do not stand on chairs, use foot stool or ladder. Insure proper lighting in all areas. Never use extension cords in place of permanent wiring. If a cord must be used, make sure it is properly sized for the voltage and amperage of the equipment. Avoid unnecessary use of adapters and multi-outlet strips. Do not run power cords through door openings or under chairs where it may be walked on or pinched. Keep file drawers closed when not in use. Use mechanical means (carts and dollies) to lift and move heavy items. Always employ proper lifting techniques and get help with loads that cannot be safely lifted by one person. Use suitable step stool or ladder to avoid lifting above shoulder height. Never overload shelves and stack evenly to avoid tipping. Open only one file drawer at a time and secure cabinet to the wall if feasible. Use adjustable chair and wrist/foot rests if necessary. Take frequent breaks from the computer. Use stretching exercises for the wrist and forearm. Get up and walk around briefly. Ensure proper lighting (28-50FC). Use a non-glare screen BLR Business & Legal Resources

29 Put the steps in their proper order: Revise the JHA Determine safe procedures and protective measures Break down the job Identify hazards 5. Evaluate the hazards BLR Business & Legal Resources

30 JHA Steps Do you understand: How to break down a job for JHA? How to identify hazards? How to evaluate hazards? How to determine safe procedures and protections? When a JHA should be revised?

31 REMEMBER K E Y P O I N T S T O JHA is an essential part of any effective safety program You should be familiar with JHA Your participation in JHA is important BLR Business & Legal Resources