Job Safety Analysis Services
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Task Hazard Analysis (THA), is a procedure which helps integrate accepted safety and health principles and practices into a specific work assignment (task or job function). A JSA is a technique that focuses on work assignments as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after uncontrolled hazards have been identified, steps will be taken to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.
Why are JSAs important?
To many employees are injured, become ill or are killed on the job every day. Workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths can be prevented by looking closely at workplace operations and assignments, identifying hazards, establishing proper job procedures, and ensuring that all employees are trained properly. One of the best ways of doing this is to conduct a JSA.
What is the value of a job hazard analysis?
The JSA can be used to eliminate and prevent hazards in their workplaces. This is likely to result in fewer worker injuries, illnesses and deaths; safer, more effective work methods; reduced workers’ compensation costs; and increased worker productivity. The JSA can also be a valuable tool for training new employees in the steps required to perform their work assignments safely.
What jobs are appropriate for a JSA?
A JSA can be conducted on all work assignments. However, priority should be given to the following types
of jobs:
- Work assignments with the highest injury or illness rates;
- Work assignments with the potential to cause severe or disabling injuries or illness, even if there is no history of previous incidents;
- Work assignments in which human error could lead to a severe accident or injury;
- Work assignments that are new to your operation or have undergone changes in processes, equipment or and procedures; and
- Work assignments complex enough to require written instructions.
What’s involved in creating a JSA?
- Employee and management interviews and involvement
- Accident history review and evaluation
- Job review to identify work assignments and tasks
- Identify steps of each work assignment and task
- Identify the hazards of each step
- Assign a risk rating to each hazard
- Set priorities and action items to eliminate or reduce hazards
- Employee Training