Jha
Jha
HAZARD
• A condition or practice with the potential
for accidental loss.
• Any object/condition or situation that can
be a source of harm, injury or property
damage
• Are unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in
the workplace that may result into an
accident if uncontrolled
BASIC PRINCIPLES
TYPES OF HAZARDS
Physical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Biological Hazards
Ergonomic Hazards
Electrical Hazards
Mechanical Hazards
Psychosocial Hazards
Anticipation and Recognition of
PHYSICAL Hazards
• Noise
• Vibration
• Illumination
• Temperature
• Pressure
• Radiation
Anticipation and Recognition of
CHEMICAL Hazards
• Particulate
• Dust and
Asbestos
• Toxic and
Flammable Gases
• Organic Vapors
• Acid / Base Mists
• Heavy Metal
Fumes
Anticipation and Recognition of
BIOLOGICAL Hazards
• Bacteria
• Virus
• Fungi
• Parasites
• Insects
Anticipation and Recognition of
ERGONOMICS Hazards
• Repetitive Motion
• Forceful Motion
• Awkward Position
• Static Posture
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Identify the hazards of each step.
For each hazard, ask:
2. Administrative Control
Engineering Methods
- eliminate or reduce the hazard
•Initial design specification
•Substitution
•Isolation (Place)
•Ventilation
BASIC PRINCIPLES
CORRECT THE HAZARD
Administrative Methods
- control of employees exposure
• Scheduled reduced work hours in
contaminated areas
• Increased breaks
• SOP’s
• Medical Exams
BASIC PRINCIPLES
CORRECT THE HAZARD
1) On all shifts
2) Routine tasks/non-routine
3) Normal/Abnormal/Emergency
• Define meaning of JSA
• Benefits and why JSAs are important
• Select the job to be analyzed
• Break the job task into steps
• Identify the hazards
• Identify the controls
• Correct unsafe conditions and processes
• Assign additional needed actions/follow-ups
• Review JSAs
• Use JSAs for training and accident
investigation