OSHA: Identifying Potential Hazards

What is the primary goal of hazard identification in the JSA process?

Examine all steps closely and identify every hazard

Which of the items below are potential hazards in the workplace?

-A chemical spill that has created a puddle on the floor - An extension cord stretched out across a walkway - A loud machine running in an adjacent room for six hours each day

What are some additional resources for cross-checking potential hazards for specific job functions?

-Incident investigation records -Workers compensation claim forms

What type of things can create potential hazards while preforming a job?

-Tools and equipment being used -The workstation -The environment - Surrounding activities

When identifying potential hazards, what are 4 things you must consider?

-Tools and equipment being used -The workstation -The environment - Surrounding activities

Which of the following is true regarding the hazards associated with job steps?

A job step may have more than one hazards associated with it

How can you find out more information about the potential hazards of a job when preforming an observation?

Ask the worker about potential hazards

Which of the following best describes how to record potential hazards on the JSA worksheet?

Be direct and concise

If a worker is preforming a task that could snag a part of his clothing, how should you record the potential hazard on you JSA worksheet?

Caught-in

When recording potential hazards on the JSA worksheet, it is best to be ______.

Direct and concise

Which of the following statements is true regarding videotaping as part of a JSA process?

Videotaping the job process allows the opportunity to review each step in greater detail