Job hazard analysis
Generated on: June 2, 2025
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Checklist
Purpose: To identify and mitigate hazards associated with specific job tasks to prevent injuries and incidents. This checklist is to be completed before commencing work.
Instructions: Review each item and confirm that the requirement has been met. If the requirement has not been met, specify the corrective action needed. Ensure all team members understand the JHA before work begins [1].
I. Pre-Job Planning
- Task Definition: Core tasks are clearly defined [1].
- Corrective Actions:
- Hazard Identification: Specific hazards associated with each task have been identified [1].
- Corrective Actions:
- Hazard Assessment Report: A report of the results of a hazard assessment and the methods used to control or eliminate the hazards identified has been prepared [2].
- Corrective Actions:
- Control Measures: Procedures or controls are in place to safely manage or mitigate the identified hazards [1], including engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE [3].
- Corrective Actions:
- Emergency Plan: A site-specific emergency action plan is in place and understood [1].
- Corrective Actions:
- Competent Team: The JHA team includes members with expertise in the process and operations 5, 11.
- Corrective Actions:
II. Communication & Training
- Job Briefing: A site-specific job briefing is held before starting work, summarizing the JHA and any site-specific hazards [1].
- Corrective Actions:
- Communication Procedures: Communication procedures between the crew are established and understood [1].
- Corrective Actions:
- Worker Participation: Affected workers are involved in the hazard assessment and control measures [2].
- Corrective Actions:
- Training Adequacy: Workers are trained in safe work practices and understand potential hazards [4].
- Corrective Actions:
III. On-Site Conditions
- Housekeeping: The work area is clear of debris and hazards 13, 14.
- Corrective Actions:
- Equipment Inspection: All equipment is inspected and in good working order [4].
- Corrective Actions:
- Environmental Factors: Weather conditions, wind, and visibility are assessed and addressed [1].
- Corrective Actions:
- Proximity Hazards: Proximity to other hazards (e.g., energized lines) is assessed and controlled [5].
- Corrective Actions:
IV. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE Availability: Appropriate PPE is available and in good condition [3].
- Corrective Actions:
- PPE Usage: Workers are using required PPE correctly [3].
- Corrective Actions:
V. Review and Updates
- JHA Review: The JHA is reviewed periodically and updated as needed 4, 11.
- Corrective Actions:
- Change Management: The JHA is updated when there are changes in work processes or operations [2].
- Corrective Actions:
Signatures:
- Supervisor: _____________________________
- Team Lead: _____________________________
- Workers: ______________________________
Date: ______________
Important Safety Note:
Always verify safety information with your organization's specific guidelines and local regulations.
References
Page links are approximate[1]↑
Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)
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