Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Break Down the Job. Identify the Hazards. Control the Risk.
The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Course provides practical knowledge for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and applying suitable control measures before work begins.
Participants learn to analyse job activities, identify potential hazards at each stage, establish safe work methods, and communicate requirements to the work team.
1. What You Will Learn
1.1 Job Breakdown
Divide a job into clear and logical steps for effective safety analysis.
1.2 Hazard Identification
Identify hazards related to people, equipment, materials, environment, and work methods.
1.3 Risk Assessment
Assess the likelihood and consequences of identified hazards.
1.4 Risk Controls
Select appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of controls.
1.5 Worker Involvement
Understand the importance of involving workers in hazard identification and control planning.
1.6 JSA Communication
Communicate JSA requirements through pre-job briefings and toolbox talks.
2. Key Training Areas
JSA fundamentals
Job-step identification
Hazard identification
Risk assessment
Hierarchy of controls
Equipment and machinery hazards
Electrical and fire hazards
Chemical hazards
Work-at-height hazards
Manual handling hazards
Environmental hazards
PPE requirements
Emergency controls
Worker participation
Toolbox talks
JSA documentation
Review and revision
3. Practical JSA Process
01. Select the Job
Choose the task or activity to be analysed.
02. Break Down the Task
Divide the work into logical and manageable steps.
03. Identify Hazards
Determine what could go wrong and who could be affected.
04. Assess the Risk
Evaluate the likelihood and possible consequences.
05. Select Controls
Identify measures to eliminate or reduce the risk.
06. Document the JSA
Record job steps, hazards, controls, and responsibilities.
07. Communicate
Discuss the JSA with all personnel involved.
08. Review
Update the JSA whenever conditions or work methods change.
4. JSA Risk Assessment
The following factors are considered during risk assessment:
Hazard — What could cause harm?
Exposure — Who could be affected?
Likelihood — How likely is it to occur?
Consequence — How serious could the outcome be?
Control — How can the risk be reduced?
Review — Are the controls effective?
5. Hierarchy of Controls
Controls are selected in the following order:
01. Elimination
Remove the hazard completely.
02. Substitution
Replace the hazard with a safer alternative.
03. Engineering Controls
Use physical or technical measures to isolate the hazard.
04. Administrative Controls
Apply procedures, training, supervision, signage, and safe work practices.
05. Personal Protective Equipment
Use suitable PPE for remaining risks.
6. Basic JSA Structure
A typical JSA includes:
Job activity
Job step
Identified hazard
Risk level
Control measure
Responsible person
Review requirements
Job → Step → Hazard → Risk → Control → Review
7. Practical Case Studies
Participants may work through scenarios involving:
Hot work
Work at height
Lifting operations
Machinery maintenance
Chemical handling
Excavation work
Each case study focuses on identifying hazards, assessing risks, and selecting practical controls.
8. JSA Communication
A completed JSA should be communicated to the work team before starting the job.
The briefing should cover:
Task and work method
Identified hazards
Required control measures
Roles and responsibilities
PPE requirements
Emergency arrangements
Questions and worker feedback
9. When Should a JSA Be Reviewed?
A JSA should be reviewed when there is:
A change in work method
New equipment or machinery
Different materials or chemicals
Changes in workplace conditions
New workers or contractors
Unexpected hazards
An incident or near miss
Ineffective control measures
New information about the task
10. Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the purpose of a JSA.
Break a job into logical steps.
Identify workplace hazards.
Assess associated risks.
Apply the hierarchy of controls.
Develop practical control measures.
Prepare and document a basic JSA.
Communicate safe work requirements.
Recognise when a JSA requires review.
Support safer work planning and execution.
11. Who Can Attend?
This course is suitable for:
Safety Officers
HSE Professionals
Site Supervisors
Engineers
Foremen and Team Leaders
Managers
Maintenance Personnel
Construction Workers
Production Supervisors
Contractors
Safety Committee Members
Personnel involved in high-risk activities
12. Training Approach
The course includes:
01. Classroom Learning
Introduction to JSA principles and risk assessment.
02. Hazard Identification Exercises
Identification of hazards in practical work scenarios.
03. JSA Preparation
Preparation of sample JSAs based on selected activities.
04. Communication Practice
Conducting pre-job briefings and toolbox talks.
05. Case Studies
Analysis of workplace situations and control measures.
06. Review Exercises
Updating JSAs when work conditions change.
13. JSA Safety Cycle
01. Select → 02. Break Down → 03. Identify → 04. Assess → 05. Control → 06. Document → 07. Communicate → 08. Monitor → 09. Review
14. Key Benefits
1. For Workers
Improves hazard awareness and safe working practices.
2. For Supervisors
Supports better job planning, communication, and risk control.
3. For Safety Professionals
Provides a structured approach to task-level risk management.
4. For Organisations
Helps prevent incidents through proactive hazard identification and control.
15. Why JSA Training Matters
Effective safety starts before the job begins.
A properly prepared JSA helps the team:
Understand the task.
Identify potential hazards.
Assess the associated risks.
Apply suitable controls.
Communicate responsibilities.
Respond to changing conditions.
Identify the Hazard Before the Job Begins.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Break Down the Job. Control the Risk. Protect the Team.
Develop practical skills to analyse work activities, identify hazards, assess risks, apply effective controls, and communicate safe work practices before work begins.
