Safety hazards are present in every workplace. To properly identify hazards and protect workers from them, a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) should be performed. A proper JHA involves reviewing each task performed to determine where hazards exist; providing recommendations for hazard elimination/protection; and identifying appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and training to inform employees of appropriate safety standards and precautions.
Knowledge Base
- The purpose for the hot work permit program is to ensure that spark and flame producing construction and maintenance activities do not present an undue fire hazard to the people and property of OSU. Hot work includes any operation producing flame, sparks or heat. Examples of hot work include, but are not limited to, torch cutting, welding, brazing, grinding, sawing, torch soldering, thawing frozen pipes and applying roofing.
- The OSU Hearing Conservation Program outlines responsibilities for employees exposed to excessive noise; supervisors of those employees; administrative and engineering controls for noise exposures; and all other required elements of a hearing conservation program.
- The Ohio State University Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety Program applies to all OSU staff members who operate and/or are responsible for powered industrial trucks.