Overview

Practical Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) introduces a structured method for identifying workplace hazards, evaluating risks, and determining safer work practices before tasks begin. The course focuses on recognizing hazards within specific job activities and supporting injury-prevention decisions.

Course Description

Job Hazard Analysis is an essential tool for the prevention and mitigation of job hazard incidents and their associated injuries and costs. This course teaches participants how to analyze work tasks by breaking jobs into steps, identifying associated hazards, and selecting appropriate control measures. Instruction emphasizes practical hazard recognition and risk-reduction strategies applicable to everyday work.

Training prioritizes usability and workplace application rather than regulatory complexity and is designed for real-world work environments across industries.

Learning Objectives

Participants in the course will learn how to:

• Recognize hazards within specific work tasks
• Break work activities into manageable steps
• Identify conditions that increase injury risk
• Apply basic risk-reduction strategies
• Support safer job planning decisions
• Improve hazard awareness during operations

The course modules will typically include:

• The purpose and value of Job Hazard Analysis
• How to select tasks appropriate for analysis
• How to break tasks and jobs down into logical work steps
• How to identify hazards associated with tasks
• Understanding risk and exposure patterns
• Methods of applying practical hazard controls
• How to effectively communicate safety considerations
• Documenting and using standard JHA tools

Topic emphasis may vary based on participant roles and work environments.

Compliance and Certification Requirements

Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation – Practical Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) following successful completion of the course.

Audience

Practical Job Hazard Analysis is appropriate for:

• Supervisors and team leads
• Small business owners
• Trades and field personnel
• Maintenance and facilities workers
• Project and task planners
• Employees responsible for work coordination
• Multi-role workplace staff

No prior safety training is required.