What’s a worksite analysis and how often should it be done?
A worksite analysis means that managers and employees analyze all worksite conditions to identify and eliminate existing or potential hazards. There should be a comprehensive, baseline survey, with a system in place for periodic updates.
To help in conducting a worksite analysis, you can:
- Request a free OSHA consultation visit
- Become aware of hazards in your industry
- Create safety teams
- Encourage employee reporting of hazards
- Have an adequate system for reporting hazards
- Have trained personnel conduct inspections of the worksite and correct hazards
- Ensure that any changes in process or new hazards are reviewed
- Seek assistance from safety and health experts
Worksite analysis involves a variety of worksite examinations to identify not only existing hazards, but also conditions and operations in which changes might create hazards. Effective management actively analyzes the work and the worksite, to anticipate and prevent harmful occurrences.
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