Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Risk Assessment

This intensive 2-day practical safety course equips participants with the skills required to systematically identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, and implement effective control measures across industrial, construction, utility, and agro-processing environments.The course emphasizes task-based hazard analysis (JHA), risk assessment methodologies, hierarchy of controls, and real-world case studies, enabling participants to proactively prevent accidents, injuries, equipment damage, and environmental incidents.

Duration: 2 days

Prerequisites: Basic workplace safety awareness & Industrial or field experience is an advantage

Course objectives

Understand hazard and risk concepts
Conduct effective Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Identify physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards
Evaluate risk using qualitative and semi-quantitative tools
Apply the hierarchy of risk controls
Develop safe work procedures (SWP)
Review and improve existing risk assessments
Promote proactive hazard reporting culture
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Course content

Module 1 Fundamentals of Hazard Identification & Risk Concepts

Definitions: hazard, risk, incident, near-miss
Types of workplace hazards:
Physical
Chemical
Biological
Ergonomic
Psychosocial
Sources of hazards in industrial environments
Legal and organizational requirements for risk assessment
Introduction to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Module 2 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Methodology

Purpose and benefits of JHA
Selecting jobs for JHA
Breaking jobs into logical steps
Identifying hazards at each step
Common JHA errors and how to avoid them
JHA documentation and records

Module 3 Risk Evaluation & Risk Rating Techniques

Risk assessment vs JHA
Likelihood and severity concepts
Risk matrix development and use
Qualitative and semi-quantitative risk assessment
Risk prioritization
Acceptable vs unacceptable risk

Module 4 Risk Control & Mitigation Strategies

Hierarchy of controls:
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selecting effective control measures
Safe work procedures (SWP)
Permit-to-work systems
Monitoring and reviewing controls

Module 5 Advanced Applications, Review & Continuous Improvement

JHA for non-routine and high-risk jobs
Dynamic risk assessment
Contractor and visitor risk management
Incident investigation link to JHA
Reviewing and updating risk assessments
Building a proactive safety culture