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What is a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), is a systematic safety procedure used to identify potential hazards associated with each step of a job. By breaking down work activities into individual steps and analyzing the hazards at each stage, teams can develop effective controls to prevent injuries.
JSAs are a cornerstone of occupational safety programs, particularly in high-hazard industries like oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing. They serve as both a planning tool before work begins and a training document for crew members.
Reduce Incidents
Systematically identify and control hazards before work begins, preventing injuries and near-misses.
OSHA Compliance
Document hazard identification and control measures to demonstrate due diligence.
Crew Engagement
Involve workers in hazard identification, building safety awareness and buy-in.
Training Tool
Use completed JSAs to train new employees on job-specific hazards and controls.
Risk Prioritization
Focus resources on the highest-risk tasks with quantified risk assessments.
Contractor Requirements
Meet client and operator requirements for pre-job safety documentation.
How to Complete a JSA
Break the Job into Steps
List each major task in the order they will be performed. Keep steps specific enough to identify hazards but not so detailed that the JSA becomes unwieldy.
Identify Hazards for Each Step
For each step, identify what could go wrong. Consider struck-by hazards, falls, caught-in points, burns, electrical hazards, and atmospheric hazards like H2S.
Determine Control Measures
Apply the Hierarchy of Controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Higher-level controls are always preferred.
Assess Risk Before and After
Use the risk matrix to evaluate likelihood and severity. Document risk both before and after controls are applied to show effectiveness.
Review with the Crew
Before work begins, review the JSA with all crew members. Encourage questions and additions based on their experience.
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