Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Joint Operations Job Safety Analysis (JSA) JUNE 2010 Prepared & Published by EH&S, F&S Group How To Conduct Job Safety Analysis? What is Job Safety Analysis (JSA)? How To Write a JSA Complete JSA in the format given below. JSA must be reviewed every time before doing the job and revised to identify and eliminate hazards specific to each location and equipment. Involve experienced workers in the JSA process. Identify the job or task to be analyzed. Break the job or task into steps or key components. Identify hazards/possible injuries in each step of the job. Identify methods to eliminate or control these hazards. Record the hazards identified and the steps to be taken to eliminate or control them. Discuss JSA with workers and explain safety measures listed in JSA before starting the job Every day review JSA and assess hazards and safety measures to ensure they are working correctly. 2009 It is a method for systematically identifying and evaluating hazards associated with a particular job/task. JSA is a technique of screening job in steps as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the work, the tools and the work environment. After identifying hazards, you can take steps to eliminate or reduce the hazard to an acceptable level. It is a tool to make work safer Agreement on how work will be done Systematic analysis of a job or task Record for reference, use, improvement A good tool to train new employees OTHER SAFETY/EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQPT REQUIRED: EQUIPMENT: JOB LOCATION: REVIEWED BY: SUPERVISOR: COMPILED BY: DATE: □ New □ Revised DIVISION/SECTION: JOB NAME:   Recommendation to Eliminate/Reduce Hazards Potential Hazards Sequence of Job Steps Break the job into steps. Not too detailed; not too general Write the steps in order of occurrence and concurrence Identify potential hazards or concerns in each step. Some examples: Slips, Trips, Falls Electric Shock Pinch Points Un-guarded Machine H2S/ Flammable Gas Chemical hazard Fire Pressure High Temperature Striking by objects/ machines Safety Measures to eliminate or control each hazard or concern. Some examples: Change the way the step is done Change the tools or equipment Specify protective measures / equipment Change the conditions De-energize / de-pressurize / Gas free / Isolate / Lock-out equipment Determine response measures Emergency Response Some Questions To Ask JSA can be handwritten. To perform a job hazard analysis ask these questions: • What can go wrong? The worker’s hand could come into contact with a rotating object that “catches” it and pulls it into the machine. • What are the consequences? The worker could receive a severe injury and lose fingers and hands. • How could it happen? The accident could happen as a result of the worker trying to clear a snag during operations or as part of a maintenance activity while the machine is operating. Obviously, this hazard scenario could not occur if the machine is not rotating. • What can be done to prevent this hazard? After reviewing list of hazards with the employee, consider what control methods will eliminate or reduce them. Engineering controls. Elimination/minimization of the hazard—Designing the facility, equipment, or process to remove the hazard, or substituting work method, processes, equipment, materials, or other factors to lessen the hazard; Enclosure of the hazard using enclosed cabs, enclosures for noisy equipment, or other means; Isolation of the hazard with interlocks, machine guards, blast shields, welding curtains, or other means; Removal or redirection of the hazard such as with de-pressurizing, gas freeing, de-energizing, local and exhaust ventilation. Administrative controls. Written operating procedures, work permits, and safe work practices • Exposure time limitations • Monitoring exposure to or the use of highly hazardous materials • Alarms, signs, and warnings • Buddy system • Training. 3. Personal protective equipment such as respirators (breathing apparatus), hearing protection, protective clothing, safety glasses, and hardhats. Use JSA Identify All Hazards and Remedial Actions Before Starting Job Inadequate JSA - Root Cause For Incidents Problems with JSA was the 2nd highest cause of Incidents in the year 2009 Does the location or process create hazards? Is there adequate access to and from the work area? Are workers exposed to high temperature? Can the weather (High temperature / Wind / Dust ) create a hazard? Does the job require entering a confined space? Is the work done at heights (from ladder, platform, roof top etc.)? Do the tools or equipment create a hazard? Is there excessive noise or vibration? Can any part body or clothing be caught in the equipment? Is the tool or equipment appropriate for the job? Are chemicals used? Does the worker come into contact with chemicals or toxic gases? Are the chemicals released into the air (gas, vapors etc.)? Are workers exposed to electrical hazards? Are there excavations, holes, or floor openings in the work area? Are the workers exposed to stored energy hazards such as; pressure, electricity, steam, or falling objects? Does the machine / process start and stop automatically? Are the workers suitable for the job(training, fitness, fatigue, etc.)? Is there risk of injury from material handling such as lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling)? Are the workers using suitable personal protective equipments for the job? Is the equipment de-energized / drained / gas freed / isolated / locked out? Is there an emergency response plan and workers familiar with it? …………… Based on 23 RCA Investigations in 2009 How Do We Use JSA? Use in Job planning and preparation Discuss with workers before starting work Review and customize JSA each time the job is done Follow the JSA while doing the job Stop work, adjust it if conditions/ situation changes Improve the JSA with new ideas or lessons learned Use for developing procedures and to train new employees