Tips to Improve the JHA
To improve the JHAs and its related SJP, think about the "ergonomics" of the job. Find ways to further reduce lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, throwing, holding, twisting, or tasks using force.
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A SJP should remove any unnecessary actions and prevent the need to do things more than once if possible. There should be as little heavy carrying as possible and also include rest breaks if needed. If feasible, provide mechanical aids such as hoists, adjustable workbenches, and hooks. Make sure tools and equipment are positioned so that they are in easy reach.
A solid JHA improvement process will make good use of the experience and knowledge of workers and subject matter experts (SMEs) from various safety and health specialties to review the tasks and identify new hazards. SMEs provide a level of involvement as experts in their field. They can effectively review the tasks and the hazards identified to determine the proper set of controls required. Workers and SMEs can also help improve the methods to communicate instructions or procedures.
Any time you revise a job hazard analysis, it is important to train all employees affected by the changes in the new job methods, procedures, or protective measures adopted.
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