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Job Hazard Analysis
4.4.3.2
Controlling Exposure
Some jobs and processes demand a level of exposure to some workplace hazards. If this is the
case, controlling risk means controlling or eliminating the exposure and the negative effects of
exposure.
Administrative or Management Controls
Administrative hazard controls are far-reaching and varied when implemented. These controls
rely on appropriate human behavior, which is why they are lower on the hazard control hierarchy
than engineering controls. Administrative controls include:
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Policies, procedures and practices to reduce
exposure;
Modifying work schedules to reduce exposure;
Monitoring the use of hazardous materials;
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Alarms, signs and warnings;
The buddy system; and
Training.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the least effective way to control hazards, but is
necessary for some hazardous jobs. The following are examples of when PPE is acceptable:
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When engineering controls are not feasible or do not totally eliminate the hazard;
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While engineering controls are being developed;
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When safe work practices do not provide sufficient additional protection; and
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During emergencies when engineering controls may not be feasible.
PPE needs to be chosen carefully to address the hazard, and fitted to the person using it.
4.4.4 Document and Evaluate
By the end of the JHA, there will be a document that clearly outlines the steps to perform the job,
the hazards encountered in each step, and appropriate controls that need to be in place to reduce
the risk posed by those hazards. This will paint a picture of a process that takes safety into
account from the start to end of the job.
However, unsafe habits have a way of introducing themselves into a process as workers find their
“own way” of performing tasks — ways that may not take into account the safety measures
identified in the JHA. Further, there may be risks that were not identified or were left insufficiently
controlled that may only become evident after the JHA is complete. Monitoring and periodic
reviews help ensure the JHA remains current to prevent accidents and injuries.
4.4.4.1
Document the Safe Job Procedure
Once the analysis is complete, communicate the results to all workers who are, or will be,
performing that job. The side-by-side format used in JHA worksheets is not an ideal one for
instructional purposes. Use a narrative-style communication format to create a safe job procedure
that is easy to understand:
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Write in step-by-step format: Each step needs its own paragraph that describes the step
as one action.
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