Job Safety and Environmental Analysis

APT JSEA 2007

The Job Safety Analysis is a simple safety tool which will allow staff to logically examine a job so that all the hazards associated with that job can be identified, assessed and documented. It will also further allow us to determine the appropriate control measures. A simple approach is best…. Job Safety Analysis (JSA). The aim of a Job Safety Analysis is to simply document HOW a particular job should be done SAFELY. The JSA process requires a few minutes of your time prior to each significant job. Many jobs undertaken by staff are undertaken routinely. They have been done like that for years. Some of these jobs are done safely. Some are not. Luck should not be a part of whether someone gets injured or not. Generally the best way to tackle a JSA is by OBSERVATION – having two or more people actually observing a job being done is ideal (don’t rely on memory). This process prompts the recognition of hazards. It is also essential to include subcontractors in the development of the JSA where appropriate. Some jobs performed infrequently won’t allow for observations – in these circumstances it’s best to

have an experienced group of people complete the analysis through discussion. Seven steps to effective JSA 1. Document the job With the staff involved break the job down into basic steps and record them on the Worksheet. This is a crucial part of the JSA; too many steps make the analysis too complicated and too few lead to hazards not being identified. 2. Identify the hazards Look at each step in turn and identify all of the hazards that are present for each job step. Success of the JSA at this stage relies on the ability of staff to identify all the hazards present. The “specific hazards” prompts below may assist with hazard identification 3. Determine and describe the risks. Look at each hazard in turn and determine what specifically is the risk that may be present. A short description of the contributing elements should be included in the assessment of the risk 4. Rate the risk Using the Risk Rating Matrix provided, determine the level of risk that may be present. Risks that are rated as 1, 2 or 3 may need to have an additional risk assessment undertaken to determine the most practicable control that could be implemented.

5. Document the control measures For each assessed and described risk, document the most practicable, preferred, control measures required to eliminate or minimise those risks. This should be in line with the Hierarchy of Control (see control measures listed on Worksheet). 6. Identify who is responsible Document the name of the person responsible for implementing and undertaking the control measure. 7. Monitor and Review Ensure supervision of the job to confirm the documented process is followed. Review the JSA if there are any changes to the job, process personnel, or after a 12 month period. Remember… 1. The JSA provides a written record of the

process to be used to go ahead on a job. As it is a record that can be used in court, it should be signed off by the parties who have responsibility for the jobs (eg Supervisors WCCs)

2. The JSA is only a written record. Management processes must be in place to ensure workers have the skills to complete the job and that there is a required level of supervision to ensure the jobs are completed as documented.

3. Employees involved in the job, not just the principal contractor or supervisor, should complete the JSA.

Risk Rating Matrix

Have you considered the following: SPECIFIC HAZARDS ρ Manual Handling ρ Plant ρ Noise ρ Working environment ρ Driving ρ Working In Isolation ρ Dangerous Goods ρ Hazardous Substances ρ Electrocution/Thermal/Pressure ρ Falls from height ρ Infectious Diseases ρ Asbestos ρ Confined spaces ρ Lead ρ Slips, Trips, Falls ρ Fire/Explosion ρ Animals ρ Dust/ UV, Weather elements ρ Entanglement, crushing, cutting, striking, shearing OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ρ Induction ρ Supervision ρ PPE ρ Barriers/Warning signs ρ Equipment Maintenance ρ First Aid ρ Communication ρ Clean Up/Waste Disposal ρ permits eg Hot Works ρ Traffic Control ρ Work area ergonomics ρ Public Safety ρ Appropriate accreditation & licences SAFETY RESOURCES TO CHECK ρ JSA’s completed previously ρ Safe Work Procedures ρ OHS Policies & procedures ρ WorkSafe resources ρ Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ρ Plant & Equipment Manuals ρ Risk Assessments ρ Experienced staff

RISK RATING MATRIX

CONSEQUENCES

LIKELIHOOD Death or disability

Several days off

work

First aid

Very likely 1 2 3 Likely 1 3 4

Unlikely 2 4 5 Very unlikely 3 5 6

Note: 1 = it is extremely important to do

something about this hazard as soon as possible

6 = this hazard may not need your immediate attention

In the JSA process, risks rated at levels 1,2 or 3 may need to have an additional risk assessment undertaken, to better understand the risks and determine the most practicable control.

Job Safety and Environmental Analysis

APT JSEA 2007

JOB TITLE Date JSA Reference No/ Job No: M

Site / Location Is there a previous JSA? NO If Yes, JSA Reference:

Reviewed by Management Rep YES Prepared By (List all participants) Reviewed by OHS Rep

Description of the Job – The job involves measuring the lighting levels and removing lamps to achieve or exceed the minimum lighting levels specified by Australian Standards (AS 1680)

List Items of Plant, tools and equipment required: Light meter, ladder, fluorescent tubes.

Staff skills / competencies required for safe job performance:

List any relevant Safe Operating procedures available

PPE’s Required Footwear with good grip. Protective eyewear full length clothing portable flood

light witches hats gloves, Ssba, scuba, suits, etc

PROCESS STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS RISKS RISK

RATING RISK CONTROL MEASURES WHO IS

RESPONSIBLE

List the steps required to perform the job in the sequence they are carried out.

Against each job list the hazards that could cause injury

For each hazard identified describe the risk(s) that may be present. (What are the risks and what could go wrong?)

1 – HIGH 6 - LOW

Describe the preferred Risk Control measures. Apply the Hierarchy of Control measures; Elimination, Substitution, Engineering & Administration controls, PPE

Any Changes or additions recommended after the Job has been completed:

Job Safety and Environmental Analysis

APT JSEA 2007

Supervisor’s endorsement: (print name and sign) __________________________________________ Review By Date: _____________________ Copy of this JSA has been forwarded to: ρ OHS Co-ordinator ρ DWG Health & Safety Rep ρ Other (specify) __________________________

ρ Local JSA Register ρ DWG Management Rep ρ Other (specify) _______________________

DOCUMENT OWNER:

File reference No: _________________________ Version: _______

Emergency Preparedness: In the event of an emergency: Initial Contact: Emergency services____________________ on 000_____________________ Then ________________________ on _____________________ In addition if working alone on site: Contact Supervisor / Manager before commencing and after completing activities and instruct supervisor to ring emergency services if no contact within half an hour of expected completion time. Ensure the location of First Aid equipment and the emergency evacuation procedures are known before commencing work.