Ergonomics Job Hazard Analysis
Introduction
Efforts to identify jobs or tasks having known risk factors for musculoskeletal problems can provide the groundwork for changes aimed at risk reduction.
Even without clear medical evidence, screening jobs for musculoskeletal risk factors can offer a basis for early interventions.
The JHA Format
The ergonomics JHA is usually done by persons with experience with the task and training in the JHA process. While most job analysis has common approaches, such as a focus on the same set of risk factors described above, no "standard" protocol exists for conducting a job analysis to assess ergonomic hazards.
In this course we use a very simple process and format for developing an ergonomics JHA. The table below shows the basic layout of the form we'll be using. We'll fill in the columns later as we cover each topic. You will see a great variety of JHA forms used by various companies. As you can see below, the JHA format includes the job description and three columns: Basic Job Step, Hazards - Possible Injuries, and Preventive Measures.
JOB: _____________________________
| BASIC JOB STEP | HAZARDS - POSSIBLE INJURIES | PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| SAFE JOB PROCEDURE | ||
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