Job hazard analysis (JHA): 22 questions to ask
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The document lists 22 questions to evaluate job hazard analysis, addressing various workplace hazards such as access and egress, temperature extremes, and potential electrical risks. It emphasizes the importance of assessing tools, chemicals, and human factors, as well as injuries related to material handling and repetitive motions. The document concludes with an infographic on the six steps of conducting a job hazard analysis.
Job hazard analysis (JHA): 22 questions to ask
- 1. 22 QUESTIONS TO ASK JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
- 2. Does the layout of the location or process create hazards? #1
- 3. Is there adequate access & egress to & from the work area? #2
- 4. Are workers exposed to temperature extremes? #3
- 6. Is the work done outdoors, & can the weather create a hazard? #5
- 7. Does the task require entering a confined space? #6
- 8. Is the work done at heights (from a ladder, rooftop, etc.)? #7
- 9. Do the tools or equipment create a hazard? #8
- 10. Is there excessive noise or vibration? #9
- 11. Can any part of the worker’s body or clothing be caught in the equipment? #10
- 12. Is the tool or equipment appropriate for the task (strength, size, power, etc.)? #11
- 14. Does the worker come into direct contact with the chemicals? #13
- 15. Are the chemicals released into the air (gas, mists, vapors, etc.)? #14
- 16. Are workers exposed to electrical hazards? #15
- 17. Are there excavations, holes, or floor openings in the work area? #16
- 18. Are the workers exposed to stored energy hazards such as line pressure, electricity, steam, or falling objects? #17
- 19. Does the process start and stop automatically? #18
- 20. Are robotics used in the process? #19
- 21. Can human factor issues (training, fitness, fatigue, etc.) create a hazard? #20
- 22. Is there risk of injury from material handling, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling? #21
- 23. Is there risk of repetitive motion injury? #22
- 24. Bonus! Learn about the 6 steps of conducting a JHA in this infographic!