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A job hazard analysis (JHA) is a method for identifying and evaluating hazards associated with tasks (steps) with a specific job or activity and eliminating or mitigating them prior to conducting work.
A JHA can prevent work-related injuries or illnesses by eliminating or controlling identified hazards. It is a means to ensure that workers have the training, equipment, and supplies to do their jobs safely.
How do I conduct a JHA?
This focus sheet contains Environmental Health & Safety's sit-stand workstation policy for adjustable height desks as it applies to UW employees.
UW employees who service, repair or maintain equipment, machinery or systems should control hazardous energy with lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures.
Print and post the Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area in areas or on containers where metallic lead is stored.
This focus sheet covers the health hazards of metallic lead, how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure.
Lead is a malleable, blue-gray, heavy metal that occurs naturally in the environment. Lead is found in many forms and can be hazardous when inhaled as a dust or fume, or accidentally ingested after contact directly or with contaminated surfaces.
All construction projects and air pollutant sources at the University must comply with the University’s Air Operating Permit requirements and all related policies and regulations. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides guidance, consultation, regulatory oversight, and assistance with environmental quality compliance and permits.
View the Air Operating Permit issued to the University on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency website.
The Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review is used to inspect the Authorized Person’s role and responsibility established in the hazardous energy control program and confirm that the Authorized Person has sufficient knowledge of hazardous energy control procedures and their application to lockout/tagout and tagout only.
Refer to the UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual for more information.
The LOTO Lock Removal Form (Word) includes directions and specific information a department or unit must document when an Authorized Person (lock owner) is unable or unavailable to remove their personal lock during a LOTO procedure.
Refer to the UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual for more information.
For equipment that is routinely maintained and serviced, requires a full shutdown for servicing, and has good change management practices in place, the UW LOTO Procedure form can be used.
Refer to the UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual for more information.