“Automated Job Hazard Analysis”

Fluor Hanford

Fluor Hanford (FH)uses Job Hazard analysis as the primary vehicle to integrate the Integrated Safety Management System Core Functions into work planning and execution. The Automated Job Hazard Analysis (AJHA) tool is used to achieve that objective. The FH ISMS specifies requirements for the AJHA and delineates the approach for its integration with and implementation within the work management process. At the activity level, work management and ES&H management processes are integrated to focus on the necessary elements of work planning and safety and environmental protection so that work can be conducted in a manner that ensures safety and environmental protection while optimizing productivity and efficiency. The AJHA is a fundamental element of work control for FH activities.

As a computer based job hazard analysis tool, AJHA facilitates a team approach to job planning. This innovative approach has improved the quality and timeliness of work performance at Hanford. Employees are more involved and the exchange of information has allowed work planners to better describe the work to be completed. This has decreased down time because workers are better prepared when they arrive at the work site.

The AJHA tool allows planners to perform upfront activities such as prescreening the work to determine level of risk and the degree of complexity. They can form a team to walk down the job and from a dropdown list put together the proper team of workers for the pre-job planning meeting.

The pre-job meeting is conducted with all the workers who are scheduled to perform the task in attendance. The meeting is generally facilitated by a Work Planner or a Person In Charge (PIC). If there is a large group in attendance a drop down screen and a projection unit such as an InFocus are utilized with the computer. The computer program leads the group through the task identification, an extensive list of potential hazards that are discussed and selected as appropriate and agreed upon. The next step is reviewing the controls selected by the program for the hazards identified. The program will define the controls that assure compliance with regulations and identifies them as mandatory. It also provides a listing of additional controls and space for special controls the team deems necessary. This assures a level of Safety for everyone working the task. The tool provides for a post job review and lessons learned. Under development is an Activity Level Feedback Database which will enhance the capability of AJHA

A Power Point slide show with narration exists on the Hanford VPP Home Page at http://www.hanford.gov/safety/vpp/vppage.htm and takes approximately ten minuets to view. For more information on this Program contact Miles Jaeger at (509) 372-3576. or email him at Miles_B_Jaeger@rl.gov