1 Hour Job Hazard Analysis - Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1-Hour Job Hazard Analysis course?

It is an online course introducing how to select a task, involve workers, break work into meaningful steps, identify hazards, choose controls, communicate the analysis, and revise it when conditions change.

How long is the course?

The listed course duration is one hour.

What is the course code?

The course code shown on the page is JHA1.

Is this course online?

Yes. The page identifies it as online. Confirm current device, identity-verification, attendance, and completion requirements before registering.

How much does the course cost?

The page currently lists a total cost of $399. Confirm current pricing, schedule, availability, inclusions, and refund terms directly with IDI.

What is a Job Hazard Analysis?

A JHA is a structured review that separates a job into steps, identifies hazards associated with each step, and specifies controls and safe procedures before and during the work.

Does this course provide SST credit?

The page states that it counts as one hour of Specialized Elective credit toward an SST card and is valid for five years unless NYC Department of Buildings specifies otherwise. Confirm current DOB acceptance, eligibility, provider status, and card requirements before enrolling.

Which tasks should be prioritized for a JHA?

Priorities may include tasks with severe potential outcomes, injury or near-miss history, frequent exposure, new or changed work, nonroutine operations, complex coordination, regulatory requirements, or worker concerns.

How should a task be divided into steps?

Use enough detail to capture meaningful actions, interfaces, setup, operation, shutdown, cleanup, and abnormal conditions without making the sequence so broad that hazards are hidden or so granular that it becomes unusable.

What types of hazards should be considered?

Consider energy, falls, struck-by and caught-between exposures, equipment, electricity, chemicals, dust, noise, heat, ergonomics, fire, confined spaces, public exposure, simultaneous operations, human factors, and emergency conditions.

How should controls be selected?

Apply the hierarchy of controls: eliminate the hazard where feasible, substitute safer methods or materials, use engineering controls, add administrative and work-practice controls, and select appropriate PPE for remaining risk.

Why should workers participate in the JHA?

Workers often know task details, variations, failure points, and practical constraints. Their participation improves hazard recognition, control feasibility, understanding, and feedback and should occur without retaliation.

When should a JHA be reviewed or revised?

Review it when scope, sequence, location, crew, equipment, materials, weather, site conditions, adjacent work, regulations, incidents, near misses, or control effectiveness change and at intervals required by the employer.

How should JHA findings be communicated?

Review the analysis with affected workers in a language and vocabulary they understand, confirm questions and responsibilities, make it accessible at the work area, and document acknowledgment when required.

Does a JHA replace permits or specialized plans?

No. A JHA complements but does not replace required permits, engineering plans, lift plans, confined-space programs, lockout procedures, exposure-control plans, competent-person inspections, or emergency plans.

How can I confirm the class schedule?

Review the schedule table on the page and contact IDI to verify that the desired session is currently available.