FLHA (Field Level Hazard Assessment)
A Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA) is a brief, on-site hazard evaluation conducted by workers at the start of each shift or task to identify and mitigate immediate risks before work begins.
What Is an FLHA?
A Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA) is a daily or per-task hazard identification tool completed by workers on-site, in real time. Unlike a JHA, which is developed in advance for routine tasks, an FLHA captures the actual conditions at the worksite on that particular day - weather, ground conditions, nearby hazards, crew fitness and equipment status.
What an FLHA Covers
- Task description and location
- Identified hazards and risk ratings
- Required controls and PPE
- Crew member names and signatures
- Applicable permits (hot work, confined space, etc.)
FLHA Best Practices
- Complete the FLHA before any work starts - never retroactively.
- Involve the entire crew in the discussion; do not have one person fill it out alone.
- Stop work and reassess if conditions change during the shift.
- Review FLHAs during toolbox talks to reinforce hazard awareness.
Digital FLHAs with Make Safety Easy
Make Safety Easy replaces paper FLHA forms with a fast mobile workflow: tap through hazard categories, add photos, collect digital signatures and submit - supervisors see results in real time on their dashboard.