Let’s get you started on developing JHA’s for
your operations. LMCIT Loss Control
consultants have many examples of JHA’s for public works tasks such as Pothole Filling , Sewer Televising, Skin Patching, Tree Trimming From Bucket, and Water Hydrant Flushing Valve Operation to name a few.
Also check out this information memo, Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis: A Proactive Approach to Safety, on the League
of Minnesota Cities’ website for step by step instructions. At the bottom of page 4 you will see a link
to a blank document that you can use to customize JHA’s for your city.
A Job Hazard Analysis, (JHA), also called a Job Safety
Analysis, is a proven analytical tool that examines the relationship between
the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after uncontrolled hazards are
identified, a city will take steps to eliminate or reduce the hazards to an
acceptable risk level.
Understand how to conduct, review and document a job hazard
analysis. Use this proactive tool to
establish proper work procedures and address on-the-job hazards before an
injury or costly claim occurs.
By Cheryl Brennan
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