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2 Hazard Assessment

3 Your accident rates or injury rates will be reduced by being pro-active in Hazard Assessment.

4 Hazard Assessment The following will be accomplished by this process:  Compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA Regulations  Improved safety for workers  Insurance requirements  Equipment needs  Procedure identification  Others

5 Hazard Assessment Hazard Analysis  Identifying potential hazards in the workplace Job Safety Analysis (National Safety Council)  Identifying potential hazards with job tasks Workplace Audits  Identifying actual hazards in the work place Accident Investigation  Investigation all incidents

6 Audit Process Identify what you want to accomplish Assemble assessment material Be specific in process Inform personnel in the area Do an inspection Perform Job Hazard analysis (JHA) Make recommendations for procedures Document

7 Job Hazard Analysis Involve the employees Conduct the JHA  Break the job down into steps  Identify the hazards  Recommend safe procedures Implement safe procedures Revise JHA as necessary

8 Conducting JHA Knowledge of Inspector in safety issues Time of Inspection (what shift)  Things are not always done on night shift the way they should be Management Support Area to be Inspected  The Inspection

9 Documentation Videotaping Photographing Talking to Employees Assessment Tool

10 Identify the Hazard Potential failure of equipment or process  Consequence of Failure  Hazards Associated with Failure  Probability of Failure Detection Failure Method Fixing Failure

11 Hazard Recognition Chemical exposure Electrical exposure Ergonomics Fire Fall Bloodborne Pathogens Noise

12 Hazard Recognition Lighting Ventilation Confined Space Personal Protective Equipment  Incorrect choice or usage Emergency Action Plans Housekeeping Ladders

13 Hazard Recognition Machine Guarding Compressed Gas Cylinders General Work Environment Security Assault Prevention

14 Hazard Exposure Chemical Exposure  Hazard Communication  Personal Protective Equipment  Process Electrical Safety  29 CFR  Michigan Parts 39 & 40 Ergonomics

15 Hazard Exposure Fire Safety  Egress Routing  Flammable Liquid Storage  Compressed Gas Cylinders Walking Working Surfaces  Slip-Trip-Fall Noise  Is there a noise problem

16 Hazard Exposure Bloodborne Pathogens  29 CFR  Michigan Part 554 Lighting  Ergonomics  Eye and body strain  Workplace Violence  Higher crime rate in low lighted areas

17 Hazard Exposure Ventilation  General Ventilation  Procedure Ventilation  Isolation Ventilation Housekeeping  29 CFR  Michigan Part 1

18 Hazard Exposure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Evaluated 29 CFR  Michigan Part 33  Implemented

19 Hazard Exposure Emergency Action Plan  29 CFR  Michigan Part 6  Fire Exits  Doors  Postings  Training  Severe Weather Shelter

20 Hazard Exposure General Work Environment  Does it “look” right?  Does it “feel” right? Machine Guarding  Are machines properly covered and not left open while they operate?

21 Hazard Exposure Security  Front Door  Emergency Room  Neonatal Units  Emergency Phone Communication

22 Hazard Exposure Assault Prevention  Security  Patient assault prevention  Worker assault prevention  Training  Perceptions  Reactions  Reporting

23 Additional Material Use a check list Many insurance companies will help MIOSHA OSHA Professional organizations JCAHO