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The Definition of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a process of breaking a task into steps to identify hazards and determine controls before work begins.

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Definition of Job Hazard Analysis

‍A process of breaking a task into steps to identify hazards and determine controls before work begins.

Example of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

‍Before roof work starts, a JHA identifies fall risks and requires fall-arrest harnesses.

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