706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Below are some tips on conducting a JHA:

Analyze the task. Do not evaluate the employee.

Be sure to record enough information to describe each job action without getting overly detailed at this point. You will include more detail later in the safe job procedure.

Avoid making the breakdown of steps so detailed that it becomes unnecessarily long. On the other hand, don't make it so broad that it does not include basic steps.
Get input from other workers who have performed the same job.
Review the job steps with the employee to make sure you have not omitted something.

Point out that you are analyzing the task, not evaluating the employee's job performance.
Include the employees in all phases of the analysis--from reviewing the job steps and procedures to discussing hazards and solutions.
It may be helpful to photograph or videotape the worker performing the job.

2-3. When conducting a Job Hazard Analysis, why should you review the job steps with the employee performing the task?

To create a sense of responsibility for the employee

To make sure the employee gets to take part

To make sure you have not omitted something

To fulfill OSHA requirements

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