Job Safety Analyses
Management and supervisors can use the findings of a job safety analysis to identify and prevent hazards in their workplaces. This is likely to result in fewer worker injuries and illnesses; safer, more effective work methods; reduced workers’ compensation costs; and increased worker productivity. The analysis also can be a valuable tool for training new employees in the steps required to perform their jobs safely.
Job Safety Analyses include the required equipment for the job, job specific required and optional personal protective equipment (PPE), and required training as well as four detailed categories; Job Procedures, Potential Hazards, Risk/Hazard Severity & Risk Ratings, and Action/Procedures to Control/Eliminate.
The job is broken down into basic steps via observation, discussion with the operator and personal knowledge. Each step, both routine and non-routine, with an observable hazard is noted. The potential hazards are listed and a rating is assigned. Most importantly, best practice methods are listed as examples of how to eliminate or minimize injury risk while performing this job.
Want more information about job safety analysis? Check out this publication from OSHA.
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