Job Safety Analysis
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a method of identifying hazards and developing ways to manage them.
Basically, JSA means taking the time before doing a job to plan for safety rather than starting work assuming that all those involved know what to do and how to do it in a safe manner.
 | | JSA is the responsibility of your supervisor, but you may be asked to contribute your ideas and knowledge about the job. |
There are 3 ways of doing a JSA:
By Direct Observation: - The supervisor watches and discusses job steps, hazards and solutions with the employee doing the job.
By Group Discussion: - A team of people familiar with all aspects of the job identifies the steps, hazards and solutions. The supervisor leads the team.
By Recall and Check: - The supervisor prepares a draft version of the analysis based on his or her knowledge of the job and checks this by discussing it with the employee, and where necessary, by observing the job being carried out.
Jobs that could be considered for a JSA include:
jobs with a history of many accidents;
newly established jobs;
jobs that produce serious injuries; and
jobs where the potential for serious injury or death is high.
Self-Assessment Questions
Now try the self-assessment questions. Before starting the questions, be sure to enter your name exactly as you want it to appear on your certificate.
There are 16 questions and if you get 12 or more correct you can print online a WorkSafe Smart Move Certificate signed by the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection.
