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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 100 - Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) - How to factor in experience and training
Description: Episode 100 digs into a subtle but critical part of Job Hazard Analysis: how a worker’s experience and training level change the actual risk of a task. Dr. Ayers explains why two people doing the same job may face very different hazard profiles—and why JHAs must reflect that reality instead of assuming all workers perform tasks the same way.
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Core Message
A JHA is not just about the task—it’s about who is performing the task. Experience and training dramatically influence hazard recognition, error likelihood, and control effectiveness.
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Key Points from the Episode
1. JHAs Often Igno...