Job Hazard Analysis

Job hazard analysis is a procedure, which focuses on job tasks and also as the way of identifying hazards before their occurrence. The main focus is on the relationship of the worker, task, tools and the work environment. After identifying the uncontrolled hazards, measures are taken to either eliminate them or reduce them to and a lower risk level.

Everyday many workers are killed or injured at workplace, in United States. Safety and health add merit to your business, job, and your life. Injuries and illnesses can be prevented by looking at our workplace operations, establishment of proper job procedures, and proper training of all employees.

VALUE OF JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS:
Supervisors can take help of job hazard analysis to prevent hazards at the workplace, which results in fewer injuries, illnesses; safe and effective work methods; low workers' compensation costs; and increase in productivity of the workers. It can also be an effective tool in training of new employees so that they perform their jobs in a safer manner.

JOBS APPROPRIATE FOR A JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS:
A job hazard analysis is conducted for following jobs:
Jobs that have high rate of injuries/ illness;
Jobs where a simple error could lead to a serious injury/ illness;
Jobs that have a new operation or subjected to changes in processes and procedures;
Jobs that are complex and need written instructions;

WHERE TO BEGIN:
Most important part is to involve the employees in work hazard analysis process, since they have a extraordinary understanding about their work which helps us to find hazards, which further helps to minimize mistakes, guarantee an inherent analysis, and help the workers to find solutions since they have a share in their safety and health activity.

Reviewing your accident history can also be helpful in prevention of further accidents and illnesses. Conducting of preliminary job review, discussion of the hazards of the job with your employees so that they know about their work surroundings can also help control these hazards.

If there are any hazards involved in the job, immediate action should be taken to protect the worker. The problems that can be corrected should be done immediately. Do not wait for the completion of job hazard analysis. It demonstrates your commitment to the safety and health of the employees.