Understanding Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

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What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis?

To anticipate hazardous situations and potential risks (correct)

To identify the weight of each material used in the job

To describe the job in very little detail

To list every single detail about the job tasks

Which of the following is NOT a category used to identify hazards in the text?

Chemicals

Age (correct)

Force

Conditions

Why is it important to determine existing and potential hazards during a Job Hazard Analysis?

To increase the complexity of the job tasks

To prevent injuries or harm in the workplace (correct)

To make the job description more detailed

To reduce the number of steps in a job

Which hazard could be associated with compressing boxes according to the text?

Muscle strain from pushing heavy cart Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is the purpose of 'WHAT IF' questions during a Job Hazard Analysis?

To anticipate hazardous situations and abnormal conditions Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a consequence of failing to correctly identify hazards in a Job Hazard Analysis?

Increased likelihood of accidents and harm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

To identify the dangers of specific tasks and reduce the risk of injury to workers. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons for conducting a Job Hazard Analysis?

To investigate accidents and train workers on safe job practices. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main procedures involved in conducting a Job Hazard Analysis?

Identify basic steps of a job, Determine associated hazards, Make recommendations to control hazards Signup and view all the answers

When prioritizing which Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to conduct first, what aspect should be considered?

Frequency of accidents and near-misses. Signup and view all the answers

Who should ideally be part of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) team?

Experts or specialists along with employees familiar with the job. Signup and view all the answers

Apart from creating or improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), what is another use of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Guiding employee performance observation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting a job hazard analysis?

Watch carefully as a worker performs the entire job at least once Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the 'Basic Job Steps' section of a job hazard analysis?

Numbered individual steps indicating the order Signup and view all the answers

Which section of a job hazard analysis specifies the personal protective equipment required for a specific job?

Personal Protective Equipment Required or Recommended Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to list individual steps of a job on the left-hand column of a hazard analysis form?

To ensure clarity and organization in understanding the job process Signup and view all the answers

In a job hazard analysis, what does 'Beater Department' refer to?

A department where corrugated box bailing is carried out Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel verified the job hazard analysis for 'Corrugated Box Bailing'?

Juan dela Cruz/Roberto Reyes/Caloy Santos Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the Risk Assessment Hierarchy of Control?

Elimination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the HIRAC team mentioned in the text?

Human Resources Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using machine guarding as a control measure?

Prevent accidents and injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which category of severity rating involves injuries that require temporary total disability for up to 3 days?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'PPE' stand for in the context of risk assessment?

Personal Protective Equipment Signup and view all the answers

In the risk impact final rating scale, what range corresponds to a rating considered 'Moderate'?

6 TO 12 Signup and view all the answers

Which Likelihood Rating indicates an event that is 'Almost Certain' to occur?

5 Signup and view all the answers

'HIRAC' stands for:

'Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control' Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in performing a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Select the job to be analyzed Signup and view all the answers

When developing recommendations to control hazards in a JHA, what factor should the recommendations be?

Specific Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 factors mentioned to control hazards in the text?

Physical action, Material, Equipment, Procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which module focuses on Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control?

Module 4: Application Hazard Identification Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a JHA?

To improve ESH management Signup and view all the answers

In a JHA, what should be done after analyzing each step to determine what hazards could occur?

Develop recommendations for controlling hazards Signup and view all the answers