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Workplace Assessment

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WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT 2

Introduction

A job hazard analysis identifies the dangers around a workplace with the aim of directing

the implementation of control measures to reduce the risk of injuries to workers. After the

identification of the dangers, elimination or control ensue which leads to a safe and healthy

working environment. The analysis can also be used in the investigation of the accidents as well

as in the training of workers in the safety precautions. This essay gives the principles of risk

assessment, OSHA and strategies used in my workplace that led to the injury of one of the truck

loaders.

Principles of Risk Assessment

In my workplace, the methods of identification of hazards are mainly in the office setting

as opposed to the general workplace. They were mainly based on the electrical installation as

opposed to the simple steps of gathering materials. In the assessment of the harm, the risk that is

posed towards few employees and experienced employees is not properly assessed. The control

measures availed include the written procedures on the movement of individuals in the case that

there are fire outbreaks with less emphasis on the use of gloves and other protective equipment at

workplace. The assessment of the extra controls had not been carried out in the loading and the

off-loading sector. While the controls set in place such as the directives were not checked to

check their effectiveness (Haimes, 2015).

OSHA Control Methods Used

The company engages the workers in the formulation of the best plans to ensure that they

have a safe and healthy working environment. The employees are perceived to have the best

knowledge of the working area especially in as much as the creation of hazards and insights are

concerned. The identification and the evaluation of the measures of controlling the hazards are

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Running head: WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT Workplace Assessment Name: Institution: 1 WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT 2 Introduction A job hazard analysis identifies the dangers around a workplace with the aim of directing the implementation of control measures to reduce the risk of injuries to workers. After the identification of the dangers, elimination or control ensue which leads to a safe and healthy working environment. The analysis can also be used in the investigation of the accidents as well as in the training of workers in the safety precautions. This essay gives the principles of risk assessment, OSHA and strategies used in my workplace that led to the injury of one of the truck loaders. Principles of Risk Assessment In my workplace, the methods of identification of hazards are mainly in the office setting as opposed to the general workplace. They were mainly based on the electrical installation as opposed to the simple steps of gathering materials. In the assessment of the harm, the risk that is posed towards few employees and experienced employees is not properly assessed. The control measures availed include the written procedures on the movement of individuals in the case that there are fire outbreaks with less emphasis on the use of gloves and other protective equipment at workplace. The assessment of the extra controls had not been carried out in the loading and the off-loading sector. While the controls set in place such as the directives were not checked to check their e ...
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