We are committed to providing a safe and hazard free workplace. The supervisors will practice scheduled inspections on all jobsites and facilities searching for hazards and will also include spot checks and random inspections.
HAZARD ASSESSMENT PLAN:
Our company performs routine inspections of their facilities and current jobsites. Hazard evaluations include inspection of the area as well as work practices. During the course of inspection, if a job hazard is identified it is immediately corrected. If the hazard is not immediately correctable, all appropriate personnel are notified and the hazard is clearly identified by signs, barricades, or other warnings. Hazard evaluations are appropriately documented using any means necessary. Our employees will be provided with the necessary knowledge to identify a hazard in any work-related situation up to and including the care and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
WHAT IS A JOB HAZARD?
A Job Hazard is the potential for harm. In practical terms, a job hazard is often associated with a condition or activity that, if left uncontrolled, can result in an injury or illness. Identifying job hazards and eliminating or controlling them as early as possible will help prevent injuries and illnesses.
A JOB HAZARD ASSESSMENT:
A job hazard assessment is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after you identify uncontrolled hazards, you will take the steps to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.
JOBS APPROPRIATE FOR HAZARD ASSESSMENT:
A job hazard assessment can be conducted on many jobs in the workplace. Priority should go to the following types of jobs:
- Jobs with the highest injury or illness rates.
- Jobs with the potential to cause severe or disabling injuries or illness, even if there is no history of previous accidents.
- Jobs in which one simple human error could lead to a severe accident or injury.
- Jobs that are new to the operation or have undergone changes in processes and procedures.
- Jobs complex enough to require written instructions
IDENTIFYING WORKPLACE HAZARDS:
A job hazard assessment is an exercise in detective work. Our goal is to discover the following:
- What can go wrong?
- What are the consequences?
- How could it arise?
- What are other contributing factors?
- How likely is it that the hazard will occur?
To make the job hazard assessment useful, physically document all the potential hazards for any given situation.
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA):
Job safety analysis (JSA), also known as "job hazard analysis", is the first step in developing the correct procedure. In this analysis, each task of a specific job is examined to identify hazards and to determine the safest way to do the job.
Job safety analysis involves the following steps:
- Select the job.
- Break down the job into a sequence of steps.
- Identify the hazards
- Define preventive measures.
The analysis should be conducted on all critical tasks or jobs as a first priority. Critical jobs include:
- those where frequent accidents and injuries occur
- those where severe accidents and injuries occur
- those with a potential for severe injuries
- new or modified jobs
- infrequently performed jobs, such as maintenance