Identify Hazards and Behaviors
During the job review process, focus on identifying hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors. Remember, it takes a hazard and exposure to the hazard before an accident can occur. So, it makes sense to look for them during the review. Sources to help identify hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors include Safety Data Sheets, Safety Committee reports, Maintenance reports, Safety Inspection and Accident Investigation reports, and existing work procedures.
Inherently hazardous!
Hazards
If hazards that pose an immediate danger to an employee's life or health exist, take immediate action to protect the worker. Any problems that can be corrected easily should be corrected as soon as possible.
Behaviors
Some jobs may require potentially high-risk behaviors that should be identified in a JHA. High risk behaviors that might increase the probability and severity of an injury or illness include:
- lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and other manual handling operations
- use of bridge cranes, man lifts, or other heavy equipment
- working on or near energized equipment/components
- operating vehicles (i.e. trucks, forklifts, etc.)
- working within a confined space or under temperature extremes
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-2. During the JHA job review process, focus on identifying _____.
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