Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Document Number:
EHS-DOC002.00
 EH&S PROGRAM AND PROCEDURE
Program Number: Program Title:

EHS002 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Effective Date: Revision Number: Superseded Date:

February 06, 2017 Initial Document N/A

REQUIRED SIGNATURES
Program Owner: Signature: Date:

Enrique Badia

Approved By: Signature: Date:

Yenny Diaz

Approved By: Signature: Date:

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REFERENCE AND MATERIALS

Cross References: (Program Drivers, Training Modules, Other referenced documents)
Sharepoint Drive; Moodle Training Module “Job Safety Analysis: Pro Active Planning”; EHS Website

Reference(s): Training Module Title(s):

Click here to enter text. Course ID: FIUEHS013-OT; Course Title: Job Safety
Analysis: Pro Active Planning.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Is Training Required For This Revision? Departments Impacted By This Program:

Yes Program Training Module All FIU departments

Specific Jobs Requiring Training:

All managers, supervisors, PI’s, workshop
employees and faculty

No (If No, Please Explain)

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Part Page

Introduction 4
Overview 4
Selecting Jobs for Analysis 5
Involving the Employee 5
Conducting the Job Hazard Analysis 6
Breaking Down the Job 7
Identify Hazards 8-10
Recommending Safe procedures, hazard mitigation and elimination 11
Priority Ranking 12
JHA Review Prior To Work 12
Revising the Job Hazard Analysis 13
Training 13
Job Hazard Analysis Blank Form 14-17

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 1. Introduction
- Job-related injuries and fatalities occur every day in the workplace. These injuries often occur
because employees are not trained in the proper job procedure.
- One way to prevent workplace injuries is to establish proper job procedures and train all
employees in safer and more efficient work methods. Establishing proper job procedures is one
of the benefits of conducting a job hazard analysis carefully studying and recording each step of
a job, identifying existing or potential job hazards (both safety and health), and determining the
best way to perform the job or to reduce or eliminate these hazards. Improved job methods can
reduce costs resulting from employee absenteeism and workers’ compensation, and can often
lead to increased productivity.
- Accidents are awful, workers can be hurt and killed, equipment can be damaged, and there are
investigations to find out what went wrong. Why not figure out what could go wrong before it
does? JHA is a way of planning ahead in the workplace, is a way to spot hazards before they
cause accidents.
- This procedure explains what a job hazard analysis is and contains guidelines for conducting
your own step-by-step analysis. A sample of a completed job hazard analysis and a blank job
safety analysis form are included at the end of this procedure.
- It is important to note that the job procedures in this document are for illustration only and do
not necessarily include all steps, hazards, or protections for similar jobs in industry.
2. Overview
- A JHA is essentially a risk assessment process and need not be overly complicated. It consists of
four practical steps: (1) identifying safety hazards, (2) Evaluating receptors (who or what might
be harmed) and the way the harm may be inflicted, (3) evaluating risks, including the likelihood
of an adverse event and the magnitude of consequences, and, (4) selecting appropriate controls
to eliminate and/or minimize risk. A JHA is not like standard operating procedures or job
instructions. Instead, it focuses only on those steps that can create a hazard to the safety or
health of personnel.

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 3. Selecting jobs for analysis
- A job hazard analysis can be performed for all jobs in the workplace, whether the job task is
special (non-routine) or routine. Even one-step-jobs such as those in which only a button is
pressed can and perhaps should be analyzed by evaluating surrounding work conditions.
- To determine which jobs should be analyzed first, review your job injury and illness reports.
Obviously, a job hazard analysis should be conducted first for jobs with the highest rates of
disabling injuries and illnesses.
- Also, jobs where close calls or near misses have occurred should be given priority. Analyses of
new jobs and jobs where changes have been made in processes and procedures should follow.
Eventually, a job hazard analysis should be conducted and made available to employees for all
jobs in the workplace.

4. Involving the Employee

- Once you have selected a job for analysis, discuss the procedure with the employee performing
the job and explain its purpose. Point out that you are studying the job itself, not checking on
the employee’s job performance. Involve the employee in all phases of the analysis from
reviewing the job steps and procedures to discussing potential hazards and recommended
solutions. You also should talk to other workers who have performed the same job.
a. Are lockout procedures used for machinery deactivation during maintenance
procedures?

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 5. Conducting the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Before beginning the job hazard analysis, take a look at the general conditions under which the
job is performed. Below are some sample questions you might ask.
•Are there materials on the floor that could trip a worker?
•Is lighting adequate?
•Are there any live electrical hazards at the jobsite?
•Are there any chemical, physical, biological, or radiation hazards associated with the job or likely to
develop?
•Are tools including hand tools, machines, and equipment in need of repair?
•Is there excessive noise in the work area, hindering worker communication or causing hearing loss?
•Are job procedures known and are they followed or modified?
•Are emergency exits clearly marked?
•Are trucks or motorized vehicles properly equipped with brakes, overhead guards, backup signals,
horns, steering gear, and identification, as necessary?
•Are all employees operating vehicles and equipment properly trained and authorized?
•Are employees wearing proper personal protective equipment for the jobs they are performing?
•Have any employees complained of headaches, breathing problems, dizziness, or strong odors?
•Is ventilation adequate, especially in confined or enclosed spaces?
•Have tests been made for oxygen deficiency and toxic fumes in confined spaces before entry?
•Are work stations and tools designed to prevent back and wrist injuries?
•Are employees trained in the event of a fire, explosion, or toxic gas release?
- Naturally this list is by no means complete because each worksite has its own requirements and
environmental conditions. You should add your own questions to the list. You also might take
photographs of the workplace, if appropriate, for use in making a more detailed analysis of the
work environment.
a. Is the worker wearing clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the machinery or
otherwise cause a hazard?

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 6. Breaking down the job
- Nearly every job can be broken down into job tasks or steps. In the first part of the job hazard
analysis, list each step of the job in order of occurrence as you watch the employee performing
the job.
- Be sure to record enough information to describe each job action, but do not make the
breakdown too detailed. Later, go over the job steps with the employee.
- When listing the job steps, it is important to describe only the actual job steps that contains a
hazard or hazardous condition. Each step recorded in the JHA form should describe what is done
not how it is done in a few words.
- List the job steps in column one and in a sequential order, list hazard description in column 2
and mitigation measures in column 3 following the same sequential order: 1, 2, 3 and so on. This
will allow the worker or the team to refer to each step by number. It is also easier to keep track
of the hazard descriptions you will list in column 2 and mitigation measures in Column 3.
Example of job steps:
For an employee that will be loading boxes

Sequence Of Steps Potential Incidents or Hazards Controls In Place

1 Bend to reach box on floor

2 Lift box from floor

3 Turn to left

4 Place box on cart

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 7. Identify the hazards

After you have recorded the job steps, next examine each step to determine the hazards that
exist or that might occur. Hazards can be identified in a variety of ways- observation, review of
past accidents/injuries and near misses, interviews with employees who conduct the work,
literature searches, failure analysis, and other methods. When identifying hazards consider:
• Environmental hazards (e.g., noise, illumination, vibration, radiation, temperature extremes,
uneven or wet walking surfaces that present potential for slips/trips/falls, working at heights,
entrapment, etc.)
• Equipment/tool/mechanical hazards (e.g., potential for stored energy, pinch points, rotating
parts, flying projectiles, sharp edges, etc.)
• Chemical hazards (both physical and health hazards) • Biological hazards (e.g., potential
contact with viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, body fluids, etc.)
• Ergonomic stressors (e.g., force, posture, position, repetitive motion, lifting, twisting, bending,
etc.)

- Ask yourself these kinds of questions:

•Are there hazards that would require the use of personal protective clothing and equipment that are
appropriate for the job?
•Are work positions, machinery, pits or holes, and hazardous operations adequately guarded?
•Are lockout procedures used for machinery deactivation as required?
•Is the worker wearing clothing or jewelry, or have long hair that could get caught in the machinery or
otherwise cause a hazard?
•Are there fixed objects that may cause injury, such as sharp edges?
•Is the flow of work organized (e.g., is the worker required to make movements that are too rapid)?
•Can the worker get caught in or between moving parts?
•Can the worker be injured by reaching over moving machinery parts or materials?
•Is the worker at any time in an off-balance position?
•Is the worker positioned to the machine in a way that is potentially dangerous?
•Is the worker required to make movements that could lead to or cause hand or foot injuries, or strain
from lifting the hazards of repetitive motions?
•Can the worker be struck by an object or lean against or strike a machine part of object?
•Can the worker fall from one level to another?
•Can the worker be injured from lifting or pulling objects, or from carrying heavy objects?
•Do environmental hazards (dust, chemicals, radiation, welding rays, heat, or excessive noise) result
from the performance of the job?
- In addition hen describing hazards, be specific. What is it about the job step that is hazardous?
What accident could happen during each steps? What body parts could be injured?

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 - Don’t write “could get hurt” or “electrical hazard” be specific and identify the electrical hazard.
- In many cases, there may be more than one specific hazard associated with the given job step.
For example, if job step 2 poses three hazard, number them as 2a 2b 2c and so on. This make it
obvious that job step 2 contains more three separate hazards.

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Example of hazards:

For an employee that will be loading boxes

Task steps Hazards Hazard control

1 Bend to reach box on floor 1a Repeated bending

1b Strike head against table

2 Lift box from floor 2a repetitive lifting, possible

back strain
2b Repeated bending

3 Turn to left 3 twisting, possible back strain

- Sometimes, you will have a job step listed but find that there is no corresponding hazard for the
step, at this point you can remove the step from the JHA.
- Make sure that you list only the steps that represent a hazard to employees doing the job and
others.

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 8. Recommending Safe procedures, hazard mitigation and elimination
- After you have listed each hazard or potential hazard and have reviewed them with the
employee performing the job, determine whether the job could be performed in another way to
eliminate the hazards, such as combining steps or changing the sequence, or whether safety
equipment and precautions are needed to control the hazards. An alternative or additional
procedure is to videotape the worker performing his or her job and analyze the job procedures.
- If safer and better job steps can be used, list each new step, such as describing a new method
for disposing of material. List exactly what the worker needs to know to perform the job using a
new method. Do not make general statements about the procedure, such as “Be Careful.” Be
as specific as you can in your recommendations.
- You may wish to set up a training program using the job safety analysis to retrain your
employees in the new procedures, especially if they are working with highly toxic substances or
in hazardous situations. (Some OSHA standards require that formal training programs be
established for employees.)
- If no new procedure can be developed, determine whether any physical changes such as
redesigning equipment, changing tools, adding machine guards, personal protective equipment,
or ventilation will eliminate or reduce the danger.
- Ask yourself what exactly should the employee do or not do to avoid the accident.
- Describe specific precautions and control measurements in details in column 3 while
maintaining the same corresponding number as the step and hazard. See example below.
- If hazards are still present, try to reduce the necessity for performing the job or the frequency of
performing it.
- Go over the recommendations with all employees performing the job. Their ideas about the
hazards and proposed recommendations may be valuable. Be sure that they understand what
they are required to do and the reasons for the changes in the job procedures.

Task steps Hazards Hazard control

1 Bend to reach box on floor 1a Repeated bending Lifting SOP

1b Strike head against table Lifting Training

2 Lift box from floor 2a Repetitive lifting, possible Lifting SOP

back strain
Lifting Training
2b Repeated bending

3 Turn to left 3 Twisting, possible back strain xxxx xxxx xxxx….

- Sometimes you will find that a hazard belongs with another step, as long as you capture the
hazard that repeats in another step you don’t have to list it again. It is recommended however
that you list it and add a note: “addressed on step number xx”
- Consider new or different way to perform a job entirely, also consider a new engineering
solution, new equipment or process were the hazardous task is eliminated by a new and more
efficient way. Example: If you look at the scenario we are using “lifting boxes” by getting an
automated packaging equipment all hazards identified will be removed therefore a safer and
more efficient operation.

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 9. Priority Ranking
- Each job step listed on the JHA will be priority ranked using the following criteria:

Priority Ranking (PR) = Severity (S) * Probability (P)

Severity Numbering: 1 – Imminent Danger 2 – Serious 3 – Minor 4 – Not Applicable

Probability A = Probable B = Reasonably Probable C = Remote D = Extremely Remote

- The purpose of implementing a priority ranking system is to identify the more hazardous steps
of the job with the current controls in place.
- Once the initial priority ranking is established, additional control measures can be implemented
as necessary to reduce risk and a revised risk or priority rank can be determined to determine
the effectiveness of these controls.

Example of priority rankings:

For an employee that will be loading boxes

Task steps Priority Ranking Additional Controls

Required/Revised Priority
Ranking
1 Bend to reach box on floor 2B Several injuries and near
misses related to lifting, lifting
training is optional PR=2C
2 Lift box from floor 2B Several injuries and near
misses related to lifting, lifting
training is optional PR=2C
3 Turn to left 2B Several injuries and near
misses related to lifting, lifting
training is optional PR=2C

10. JHA Review Prior To Performing Work

- Prior to performing work a JHA should be completed prior to starting work.
- If a JHA has previously completed for the job, it should be reviewed by the employee performing
the job with his/her supervisor and (for Maintenance activities as appropriate), with the
area/building owner.
- A sign-off is required on the back of each JHA to communicate the job and the hazards it
presents to the employee and the surroundings

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 11. Revising the Job Hazard Analysis
- A job hazard analysis can do much toward reducing accidents and injuries in the workplace, but
it is only effective if it is reviewed and updated periodically. Even if no changes have been made
in a job, hazards that were missed in an earlier analysis could be detected.
- If an illness or injury occurs on a specific job, the job hazard analysis should be reviewed
immediately to determine whether changes are needed in the job procedure. In addition, if a
close call or near miss has resulted from an employee’s failure to follow job procedures, this
should be discussed with all employees performing the job.
- Any time a job hazard analysis is revised, training in the new job methods, procedures, or
protective measures should be provided to all employees affected by the changes. A job hazard
analysis also can be used to train effectively new employees on the steps and job hazards.

12. Training
- All employees that perform a task were hazards maybe present should go through the JHA
training available at fiumdl.fiu.edu under Environmental Health and Safety find “Job Safety
Analysis: Pro-Active Planning” or click the following link:
https://fiumdl.fiu.edu/course/view.php?id=14597.

13. Record Keeping

- Completed form must be reviewed with all personnel involved in the job before the job starts
- When the job is completed the original form must be submitted to EH&S for final record keeping

14. JHA Forms

- The JHA form is attached at the end of this procedure

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 Jobs Hazard Analysis TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

(JHA)

DATE:

JOB/ACTIVITY/TASK NAME: MATERIAL REQUIRED

DEPARTMENT/GROUP NAME BLDG/AREA LOCATION(s):

PRIORITY RANKING:
Severity (S) * Probability (P) = Priority Ranking (PR)
SEVERITY: 1=Imminent Danger 2=Serious 3=Minor 4=Not Applicable
Example: An employee working at a height of 20 feet without fall protection:
PROBABILITY: A=Probable B=Reasonably Probable C=Remote S(1) * P(A) = 1A or Probable Imminent Danger
D= Extremely Remote
Step Sequence Of Steps Potential Incidents Or Controls Controls In Controls Priority Revised Priority Ranking
Hazards In Place Place In Place Ranking with additionak controls
Engineering Administrative PPE
Step Sequence Of Steps Potential Incidents Or Hazards Controls Controls In Controls In Priority Additional Controls Required/
In Place Place Place Ranking Revised Priority Ranking
Engineering Administrative PPE
Step Sequence Of Steps Potential Incidents Or Hazards Controls Controls In Controls In Priority Additional Controls Required/
In Place Place Place Ranking Revised Priority Ranking
Engineering Administrative PPE
I understand & will adhere to the steps, hazards & controls as described in this JHA. I understand that
performing steps out of sequence may pose hazards that have not been evaluated, nor authorized. I will
contact my supervisor prior to continuing work, if the scope of work changes or new hazards are
introduced. I understand I have the authority and responsibility to stop work I believe to be unsafe.

Worker Name (please print) Signature Date

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I have reviewed the steps, hazards & controls described in this JHA with all workers listed above and
authorize them to perform the work. Workers are qualified (i.e. licensed or certified, as appropriate, &
in full compliance with FIU training requirements) to perform this activity.
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Supervisor Signature Date

REQUIRED ONLY FOR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITES WHERE OCCUPANTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
TASK - I have communicated area hazards with the supervisor or listed worker(s) for this activity and
have coordinated the described activity with affected occupants. The above listed workers are released
to perform described scope of work in the following area(s):

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Area or Building Manager Signature Date