Every day, countless workers experience injuries or fatalities on the job. Prioritizing workplace safety and health not only saves lives—it also enhances productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business value. By carefully analyzing job tasks and developing safe work procedures, you can significantly reduce risks and create a safer workplace for everyone.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process. You’ll learn how to identify workplace hazards, evaluate associated risks, and apply effective control measures. Additionally, the course highlights how JHA can serve as a powerful tool for employee training and continuous safety improvement.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Identify and explain each section of a standard Job Hazard Analysis format. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Discuss the significance of identifying and analyzing hazards and unsafe behaviors within a job task. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe the process of conducting a risk analysis and using a risk assessment matrix in a JHA. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Explain the characteristics of a clearly written job step in a JHA. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Identify common hazards encountered during a JHA. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe and provide examples of the five key hazard control strategies within the Hierarchy of Controls. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Explain best practices for describing hazards and preventive measures in a JHA. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Provide an example of an effectively written safe job procedure. |
| LO 1.2.4 | Discuss the importance of a team-based approach to improving the JHA process. |
| LO 1.2.5 | Identify and explain the responsibilities of JHA team members. |
Key: TO – Terminal Objective , LO – Learning Objective