What is the main purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in BEA?

• A. Systematically identify hazards for a specific task and implement controls to reduce risk
• B. Document equipment inventory
• C. Record rainfall data during fieldwork
• D. Schedule maintenance for facilities

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to systematically identify hazards for a specific task and implement controls to reduce risk. A Job Hazard Analysis walks through a task step by step, spots what could harm workers at each stage (like slips, pinch points, exposure to hazards, or ergonomic strain), and then selects measures to lower the likelihood or severity of those hazards. These controls can be engineering (guards, redesigned steps), administrative (proper procedures, training, pacing work), or personal protective equipment. The goal is to prevent injuries and establish repeatable, safer ways to perform the job.

The other options describe doing things like inventory, recording weather data, or scheduling maintenance—activities that are not about identifying hazards for a task and putting risk-reducing controls in place.