Common Hazards and Descriptions
Struck By (Mass Acceleration): Accelerated mass that strikes the body causing injury or death (Examples are falling objects and projectiles).
Struck Against: Injury to a body part as a result of coming into contact of a surface in which action was initiated by the person. (An example is when a screwdriver slips.)
Temperature (Heat/Cold): Temperatures that result in heat stress, extreme exhaustion, or metabolic slow down such as hypothermia.
Toxin: A chemical that exposes a person by absorption through the skin, inhalation, or through the blood stream that causes illness, disease, or death.
Vibration: Segmental or whole-body vibration can cause damage to nerve endings, and organs.
Visibility: Lack of lighting or obstructed vision that results in an error or other hazard.
Weather Phenomena (Snow/Rain/Wind/Ice/Lightening): Weather conditions that create a hazard or dangerous situation.
In the JHA form below, we have added some potential hazards and possible injuries that might occur as the worker performs each step in the form below.
JOB: LOADING PRODUCTS INTO TRAILER
| BASIC JOB STEP | HAZARDS - POSSIBLE INJURIES | PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Spotter: Spot position of trailer as it nears loading dock. | Spotter could be caught between trailer and dock. | |
| 2. Driver: When trailer is in position, turn engine off, set parking brake, and notify forklift operator. | Driver could be injured if he/she jumps off the truck. | |
| 3. Driver: Set chocks. | Driver could strike head on trailer. Driver could trip, slip, fall while in the dock well. |
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| SAFE JOB PROCEDURE | ||
Identifying hazards in each step is a top priority to ensuring the overall effectiveness of the process of the JHA process. With that in mind, answer this last question, check your work, and head over to Module 2.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-10. Materials that in small amounts may cause injury to skin and internal organs are considered _____.
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