Instructions
for Completing a Job Hazard Analysis
Introduction
As required by University Policy 7-40 Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), departments are required to perform a Job Hazard
Analysis (JHA) for all duties performed to determine personal protective
equipment requirements. A brief discussion of the
job hazard analysis process is given and an example is provided.
A
job hazard analysis examines each basic step in a job task, identifies the potential
hazards and determines measures to protect workers from these hazards. The job
hazard analysis process is being implemented at the University to help prevent
accidents and injuries by identifying job hazards and either removing them or
providing protective equipment. This is accomplished by first listing all the
steps required to complete a particular job. These steps must be listed on the
job hazard analysis form under:
Secondly,
each step is evaluated for potential hazards. The "Hazard Identification" column
must be used to assign the hazards associated with the job step listed under "Job
Description". Lastly, record the precautions required for completing the task
safely for each step listed using the "Required Precautions" column. Be specific
in your comments remembering to engineer the hazard out when possible and only
resort to providing protective equipment when it is not possible to remove the
hazard. Specifically list personal protective equipment when it is required; do
not use general statements.
Depending
on the department's policy, circulate the job hazard analysis to the individuals
listed for their review and approval. Train the employees assigned to perform
the duties using the job hazard analysis form. Discuss the three columns and emphasize
the personal protective equipment required. Employees must be trained in the proper
use of required personal protective equipment. Document this training using a
Right-to-Know training certificate. Finally, communicate to the employee that
the "Required Precautions" are mandatory and that failure to follow these precautions
may result in disciplinary action.
Hazard
Identification:
Try
to identify all hazards associated with the task. Ask the job hazard analysis
preparer to observe the task being performed prior to evaluation. Videotapes can
be made of the job task to be studied by a group. Consider environmental as well
as task oriented hazards. Answer the following types of questions:
Can the employee fall, trip or slip?
Is there a struck
against or stepped on hazard?
Can the employee
be struck by something?
Can the employee
get caught in, under or between?
Can the employee
rub or abrade any part of their body?
Is there a potential
for overexertion?
Is there cause for
a transportation accident?
Examine the environment:
heat radiation; electric current; toxic, caustic or noxious substances?
Required
Precautions:
Refer
to the first two columns and decide what actions are needed to eliminate the hazard
or protect the employee. Consider using safety devices when possible. Describe
specifically what needs to be done using action words. List the required personal
protective equipment for each step. Revise the job hazard analysis whenever the
task is modified.
Basic
Steps
A
job hazard analysis is broken down into 5 major steps:
Questions
or requests for more information may be addressed to Kevin Eichinger or call
831-2103.
