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706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
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Describe the Hazards in Each Step

Introduction

A very important part in the JHA development process is to discover the hazards lurking within each step.

Look for possible hazards in each step.

A basic safety concept must be understood by all safety staff: to have an accident, a hazard and exposure to the hazard must exist.

  • A hazard is an unsafe condition that could cause injury or illness to an employee.
  • Exposure usually refers to an employee's placement relative to the hazard's "danger zone." If the employee is within the danger zone, the employee is exposed.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-1. Which term describes an unsafe condition that could cause injury or illness to an employee?