“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” This adage rings true across many industries. Planning work tasks ensures projects are delivered safely on time and within budget. To help, companies can conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to keep employees safe during work operations.
When conducting a JSA, workers should identify their tasks, potential hazards, and solutions to mitigate risks. The JSA is a collaborative effort, and workers should agree with the plan. Once finalized, a manager can review and approve it so work may begin.
JSA Steps
- Identify tasks. Defining tasks can help employees understand the sequence of operations and ensure they have the proper tools, equipment, and materials before they work.
- Understand risks. Examine each step considering worker safety and potential damage to the environment and property.
- Mitigate hazards. Use the Hierarchy of Hazard Controls to determine effective workplace safeguards.
- Leverage technology. Consider geospatial tools such as the Esri ArcGIS suite to save field staff and your mobile workforce time and money during the JSA process.
Operations and safety personnel should stop and re-evaluate their JSA form if work deviates from the initial plan. Once your team makes adjustments and receives approval from the manager, work may resume.
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