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GLASS-MANUFACTURING6 MIN READ

Walk controls for a cullet-jam near miss

Use JHA steps to identify and improve controls after a cullet-handling near miss.

Near miss A cullet chute jam was cleared without injury, but the task exposes people to sharp glass, dust, movement, and awkward footing. JHA turns a near miss into task redesign, not just a reminder. JHA + hierarchy Break the task, name the hazard, improve the control A task-level hazard review is strongest when it asks how to remove or engineer out exposure before relying on procedure and PPE. Weak close Remind operators and add gloves. The work becomes safer, not just better warned. If a person must be perfect for the task to be safe, the control is too…

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