Involve Employees
However you decide to correct the hazards you've identified during the JHA, be sure to discuss your ideas with all employees who perform the job and consider their responses carefully. If you plan to introduce new or modified job procedures, be sure they understand what they are required to do and the reasons for the changes. The number one reason employees do not follow procedures is because they just don't know why the procedures are important.
Sample JHA Worksheet
Now let's look at what our sample JHA looks like now that we've identified some hazards and their related preventive measures in each step.
| JOB: Loading Products into Trailer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Basic Task Step | Hazards - Possible Injuries | Preventive Measures |
| 1. Driver/Spotter: Spot position of trailer | 1. Spotter: Caught-between injury if caught between trailer and dock. 2. Vehicle: Struck-against damage if truck hits dock |
1. Driver/Spotter: Maintain direct visual/audible contact with driver 2. Spotter: Stay clear of the rear of the trailer as it is being backed into position 3. Spotter: Keep others away from the area |
| 2. Driver: Exit truck | 1. Spotter: Struck-by or Caught-between injury if energized truck moves 2. Driver: Fall injury from jumping off truck |
1. Driver: When the trailer is in position, turn engine off, set parking brake, exit truck, and notify spotter 2. Driver: Do not jump off the cab or back of the trailer |
| 3. Driver: Set chocks | 1. Driver: Struck-against injury if driver strikes trailer. 2. Driver: Fall to same surface injury if driver trips, slips, or falls while in the dock well 3. Driver: Caught-in injury while positioning chocks |
1. Driver: Close cab door. Stay clear of the back of the trailer door 2. Driver: Check for tripping hazards and pits near dock area 3. Stay clear of nip points between the chocks and tires |
| Safe Job Procedure | ||
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-7. What is the number one reason employees do not follow procedures?
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