A Job Hazard Analysis, or JHA, is a method for examining a particular job so that the hazards and risks can be identified before they occur
A Job Hazard Analysis, or JHA, is a method for examining a particular job so that the hazards and risks can be identified before they occur.
Sometimes referred to as a Job Safety Analysis, a Job Hazard Analysis focuses on all aspects involved in a job. This can include:
- the work area of the job,
- the Personal Protective Equipment worn,
- the tools being used,
- the substances and materials involved, and
- the individual performing the job.
Some versions of a Job Hazard Analysis also take into consideration the environmental risks that are present.
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