A PPE Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) focuses on identifying which PPE is necessary for specific job hazards in the workplace. The process involves identifying potential dangers and substandard practices in their work environment. By actively involving employees in this process, business owners can tap into the expertise and knowledge they can provide pertaining to their specific job tasks.
Involving employees promotes safe work practices and helps prevent injuries and incidents. The JHA process also improves communication and collaboration among line employees, supervisors, team leaders, and senior managers.
The benefits for employees and employers include:
- Employee Empowerment: Involving employees in identifying hazards and modifying work methods instills a sense of ownership and responsibility for their safety and the safety of their colleagues.
- Enhanced Safety Culture: By actively engaging employees in the JHA process, organizations foster a culture of safety where safe work practices become ingrained in daily operations.
- Improved Productivity: Implementing JHAs can lead to enhanced productivity as it identifies inefficiencies, substandard practices, and potential hazards that can be eliminated or mitigated.
- Higher Product Quality: By addressing safety concerns through JHAs, organizations can reduce incidents that may impact product quality, improving customer satisfaction and reducing waste or rework.
A JHA template can be found here. You should review JHAs every two years or when there is a change of processes to current operations.
Also, ensure your Accident Prevention Program (APP) is current and includes your JHA findings. If additional training or personal protective equipment is necessary, include that information in the APP. A free tool to help streamline the process of creating an Accident Prevention Program is eAPP.
Our safety team is available to help members take their safety program from compliance to quality safety practices. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
