Safety & Training Short: Job Safety Analysis

The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Process
 
JSAs are designed to enhance workers’ awareness of and adherence to safety controls. The goal is zero incidents. Obtaining that goal greatly helps the worker and the organization.
 
JSAs outline, for each position, the various hazards of the job and the needed controls and behaviors that will keep incidents from occurring. Use JSAs to teach workers about their jobs and about the importance of safety on the job.
 
JSA implementation:
JSAs must be implemented in a way that ensures the procedures are followed and they must be coupled with positive reinforcement-based observation and review processes. The following is an effective approach to using JSAs:

1. Interviews: Use JSAs along with interview questions to establish early in the working relationship the precedent for safety. Choose employees who appreciate and support a safe working environment. 
2. Employee Training: JSAs are used to train new hires and existing staff in the various hazards and essential behaviors of their positions.