Understanding your FLHA · Lesson 3 of 9
What do I write under "task" on an FLHA?
On an FLHA, or Field Level Hazard Assessment, the task line describes what you will do, what you will work with, where, and what you will use.
After the form
- Before work starts Make sure the controls are done. Lesson 8, coming Oct 12
- If something changes Look at the form again. Lesson 9, coming Oct 19
Role and task are different
Role is who you are on the crew. For example, general labourer.
Task is what you will do today. For example, moving boxes from the loading area into room 3 using a cart.
Your role may stay the same while your tasks change. The task line on an FLHA asks about today's work, not your job title.
Two ways to write the task
Moving boxes
Why: "Moving boxes" could mean many jobs. The crew can't tell where the boxes are going, or how.
Moving boxes from the loading area into room 3 using a cart
Why: Now the crew can picture the job. They can think about the route, like the hallway where other workers are walking.
- What are you doing?
- Moving
- What are you working with?
- Boxes
- Where is it going?
- From the loading area into room 3
- What will you use?
- A cart
If you aren't sure what today's task is, ask your supervisor before you fill in the form.
On your next FLHA
Before you write, answer the four questions out loud. Then write your answers as one line.
This is general information. It does not replace employer procedures, site rules, or regulations.