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706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
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Hazards

If hazards that pose an immediate danger to an employee's life or health exist, take immediate action to protect the worker.

NATE Job Hazard Analysis

Any problems that can be corrected easily should be corrected as soon as possible.

Behaviors

Some jobs may require potentially high-risk behaviors that should be identified in a JHA. High risk behaviors that might increase the probability and severity of an injury or illness include:

  • Working at any elevation
  • Lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and other manual handling operations
  • Others working above or below the work area
  • Use of bridge cranes, man lifts, or other heavy equipment
  • Working on or near energized equipment/components
  • Working alone or in isolated workplaces
  • Operating vehicles (i.e. trucks, forklifts, etc.)
  • Working within a confined space or under temperature extremes

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-3. If hazards pose an immediate danger to an employee's life or health, when should the hazards be corrected?