Write the Safe Job Procedure (SJP)
The safe job procedure is the final result or product of the JHA process. The safe job procedure is an excellent document to use as a training lesson plan. In fact, you might include the safe job procedures you've developed as part of the safety training plan.
If the safe job procedure is poorly written and hard to understand by those unfamiliar with the job, the JHA may not be effective as an on-the-job training tool. It's important to write a clear, concise, and concrete safe job procedure. So, let's take a look at some of the best strategies in writing safe job procedures.
Points to Remember
Write in a step-by-step format. Usually, this means writing a number of paragraphs. Each paragraph should attempt to :
- Describe the step. Remember each step is describing one action. For example, you might say, "Grasp the breaker switch and move it from the on to the off position (down)."
- Point out the hazard. If a step includes exposure to a hazard, there are four parts to the step:
- describe the action
- identify the hazard
- describe the possible injury the hazard could cause
- identify the safety precaution to prevent the injury
For instance, you would continue the warning by saying, "Grasp the breaker switch and move it from the on to the off position (down). To prevent a possible serious burn injury if an arc flash occurs, be sure you turn your head and look away as you flip the breaker switch."
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2-4. What is an important benefit if your safe job procedure is well-written?
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