JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS A very basic overview

Summary

This video provides an overview of the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) process, including its purpose, benefits, and steps. It explains what a JSA is, when and why it should be done, and where it should be kept. The video outlines the three main steps of conducting a JSA: breaking a job into tasks, identifying associated hazards, and applying controls to mitigate risks. The hierarchy of controls, such as elimination, substitution, and PPE, is briefly discussed. Viewers are encouraged to take a quiz and engage further through comments and subscriptions.

Takeaways

• 📄 Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a tool to define and control hazards in a job, task, or procedure.
• 📊 A JSA involves systematically examining every task to identify health and safety hazards.
• 🛠️ JSAs are useful for planning, training employees, and investigating incidents.
• 📅 Conduct a JSA when there are new jobs, procedures, equipment, or based on accident trends.
• 📂 Completed JSAs should be stored in the work area and reviewed by employees before starting work.
• 🔍 JSAs break jobs into steps, identify hazards, and determine controls to reduce risks.
• ⚠️ Use the hierarchy of controls to reduce hazards, starting from elimination to personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 👷 Supervisors and workers performing the job should complete the JSA as they are most familiar with the hazards.
• 🛑 Hazards like strains, electrocution, and falls should be identified for each step in a job.
• 🔧 Control measures include using mechanical devices, proper lifting techniques, and PPE like gloves and steel-toed boots.

Q & A

What is a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a safety tool used to systematically examine and document every task within a job to identify health and safety hazards and the steps to control each task.

Why is conducting a JSA important?

Conducting a JSA helps in planning, training new employees, and reviewing infrequent jobs. It can also be used to identify contributing factors and root causes during an incident investigation.

When should a JSA be conducted?

A JSA should be conducted when there is a fatality, based on accident trends, for a new procedure or job, or when a new piece of equipment with potential hazards is introduced.

Where should completed JSAs be stored?

Completed JSAs should be placed in the work area where the task will be performed, or made available to the affected employees, so they can review it before starting work.

What are the three steps involved in completing a JSA?

The three steps in completing a JSA are: breaking the job into steps, identifying the hazards for each step, and selecting controls to mitigate the hazards.

Who is responsible for completing a JSA?

The supervisor and the employees performing the work are responsible for completing the JSA, as they are most familiar with the hazards. A safety professional may assist in identifying hazards and controls.

What is the hierarchy of controls used in a JSA?

The hierarchy of controls includes five stages: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE), with elimination being the most effective and PPE the least effective.

Can a JSA be used for training purposes?

Yes, a JSA can be used to teach employees how to recognize hazards and understand the processes involved in a job.

What are examples of hazards identified in a JSA?

Examples of hazards include strains and sprains from lifting, electrocution from tools, lacerations from sharp objects, and falling from ladders.

How are controls selected for hazards identified in a JSA?

Controls are selected based on the hierarchy of controls, such as using mechanical lifting devices for heavy loads, wearing steel-toed boots to avoid crush injuries, and using PPE like cut-resistant gloves to prevent lacerations.