Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) and Training- A Quick Reference It is LBNL policy, and the federal law requires, that all staff, participating guests, visitors, and others who perform work at, or for, LBNL receive appropriate training necessary to protect their health and perform work in a safe and environmentally sound manner. This training must include information regarding job hazards, possible health effects, and required work practices and procedures. The Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) is one of the tools LBNL uses to meet this responsibility. The JHA process identifies hazards that an individual is likely to encounter and provides them with information and control measures so they can protect themselves from harm. Completion of the process also documents that LBNL has met its responsibility for informing Workers of hazards and for protecting them. The JHA process is designed to be completed annually.  All ESD staff, as defined above, must have their Individual Baseline JHA completed and authorized by September 30, 2008. The JHA  questions are similar to the Job Hazards Questionnaire (JHQ) . What is new is the identification of hazards and inclusion of a controls discussion, such as for engineered barriers, work processes for safety and quality, and the use of personal protective equipment. The JHA also produces a work authorization that ensures that all work at LBNL has been analyzed and authorized.  The Supervisor/Work Lead retains ultimate responsibility and authority for defining the hazards faced by the Worker. If the Supervisor does not agree with the Hazards Profile created by the Work Group Owner, he/she has the authority to update it for the individual. However, he should discuss it with the Work Group Owner first. The Supervisor or Work Lead can only make updates to the individual’s Hazards Profile and cannot make changes to the Work Group Hazard Profile. The employee is not authorized to perform work until both Worker and Supervisor/Work Lead have approved the JHA.  Training required by the JHA will not show up on your Training profile until your JHA has been reviewed and Authorized by your Supervisor or Work Lead. Depending on your role when using the JHA the steps you take will be different. You can download the step by step instructions below. For instructions on using the JHA as: An Individual click HERE A Supervisor click HERE A Work Lead click HERE The JHA web application can be accessed here. The JHA can also be accessed from the A to Z index under Job Hazards Analysis, from the EH&S training website, the EH&S website, or the Industrial Hygiene website. You will need a valid LDAP (your LBNL username/password) to complete the process. Job Hazards Analysis Frequently asked questions: What is a JHA? Who has to do them? Why do we have to do it? When do I have to do them? How is it different than the JHQ? How do I get to the JHA? What if I don't have an LDAP? Are there instructions on how to use the JHA? What is a Work Lead? How is a Work Lead different than a Supervisor? How is a Work Lead different than a PI? What are the responsibilities of a Work Lead? What is a Work Group? What is a Group Owner? How is a Work Group Owner and Work Group defined/assigned? What happens if an individual's Supervisor is not the Group Owner? How does the JHA process make me safer? How will the JHA process help me do my work? What about the training profile? Supervisors are encouraged to take EHS0026, ES&H for Managers &Supervisors. Further details on these JHQ and training requirements and responsibilities can be found in PUB-3000, Chapter 32 (http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH32.html.) For additional information, check the JHA Website http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/jha/ or contact Vivi Fissekidou, Division Safety Coordinator (VAFissekidou@lbl.gov, X5610), Rob Connelly, ESD EH&S Liaison, (RJConnelly@lbl.gov, X4028), the JHA team (jha@lbl.gov).