Hazard Assessment Flashcards
Focuses on work tasks
Formal hazard assessment
Focuses on work site factors
Site specific hazard assessment
Focuses on steps specific to a task
JHA
Benefits of formal hazard assessments
Prevent incidents injuries and illnesses
Identify hazards related to work
Identify controls required for hazards
Prioritize controls
Build foundation of elements within hsms
Help meet legislated requirements
Review formal hazard assessments to prevent the development of unsafe or unhealthy work conditions
True
6 times to review formal hazard assessments
Significant change to worksite
Change in work process or operational change
New work process introduced
Site specific hazard assessment identifies new hazard s
Inspection or investigation identified ineffective controls
Inspection or investigation finds something was missed on the formal hazard assessment
3 factors that influence selection of controls
Legislation
Scope of work
Client requirements