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WATCHA J-H-A for Your J-O-BBy Russ LawtonAlmost every job has some element ofrisk associated with it. Okay, so maybecompared to conducting night landingson an aircraft carrier your job seems likea piece of cake. But there are most likelysome tasks you perform every day thatare potentially hazardous.What do we mean when we say something ishazardous or risky? A hazard is a condition, object,or activity with the potential to lead to an unacceptableloss. Risk is the likelihood that someone will beinjured or property will be damaged as a result ofthe hazard. We classify risk in terms of probability(how often will it occur?) and severity (how badwill it be when it occurs?).For example, an aircraft parked in a hangar withunprotected static wicks on the trailing edges ofaircraft surfaces is a hazard. The possibility thatsomeone could walk into a static wick and get injuredis a risk. Following the industry best practiceof placing a guard over the static wicks reduces therisk of injury.How do you identify the hazards and associatedrisk with your job? One method is to conduct a jobhazard analysis or JHA. We’ve designed a JHA formto help you organize the process (see below). Beginby listing the basic job steps in the form’s first column.Let’s use the example of a line service technicianwho is about to fuel an aircraft. The technicianmust first drive the fuel truck to the aircraft. Whatare some potential hazards with operating the fueltruck? (Enter this list in the form’s second column.)Some possible hazards include:• The truck might not be in safe condition to driveContinued on page 16Job Hazard AnalysisTASK/JOB TITLE: Aircraft fueling JHA NO. Line Service 1PAGE: 1 ofPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: DEPARTMENT: Line Service PREPARED BY:Vest, Eye Protection, GlovesDATE:BASIC JOB STEPS HAZARDS UNSAFE ACTS/CONDITIONS HAZARD CONTROL ACTION1. Drive fuel truck to aircraft. • The truck might not be in safe condition to drive• Inspect the truck at the start of each shift• Train each driver on inspection procedures• Perform scheduled truck maintenance/inspections• Immediately remove the truck from service if unsafe to useAUDITED BY – DATE:SAFETY APPROVALOTHERAPPROVALDATEREVISEDDATE REVIEWEDAviation Business Journal | 3 rd Quarter 200715