JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS STANDARD YHSS052

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DOCUMENT INFORMATION
To define the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedure used to identify
Description
hazards and control measures associated with each step of a job.
Document Owner Safety & Risk Superintendent

DOCUMENT HISTORY and APPROVAL

Rev Date Revision Description Originator Reviewed Approved
Changes to the YHSS052a
replacing “radiation” with
“Radiography”, add “Gas Phillip Nigel
2.1 01 May 2012 Marnie Burg
Maintainer” to required Cullen Warrington
competence and change
“Blue” to “White Card”

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 3
1.1 Context ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Scope ........................................................................................................................................ 3

2. ACCOUNTABILITIES .................................................................................... 3

3. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................. 4

4. BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 4

5. POSITION IN THE RISK MANAGEMENT HIERACHY .................................. 5

6. PROCESS ...................................................................................................... 5
6.1 Select the Job to be Analysed .................................................................................................. 5
6.2 Resources for JSA .................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 Break the Job into Logical Steps .............................................................................................. 6
6.4 Identify the Hazards in Each Step............................................................................................. 6
6.5 Develop the Control Measures ................................................................................................. 7
6.6 Assessing the Risk .................................................................................................................... 8
6.7 Recording and Approving the JSA ............................................................................................ 8
6.8 Review the JSA ......................................................................................................................... 9
6.9 Update JSA ............................................................................................................................... 9

7. TRAINING ...................................................................................................... 9

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8. MONITORING ................................................................................................ 9

9. RECORDS ...................................................................................................... 9

10. APPENDICES .............................................................................................. 10

11. RELATED DOCUMENTS ............................................................................. 10

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Context
To define the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedure as part of the Queensland Nickel
Risk Management Processes, by specifying what a JSA is and advising when to use it,
how to develop it, and where it fits into the risk management process.

1.2 Scope
This standard applies to all employees and contractors at the Queensland Nickel and
associated facilities, including bore fields, bulk fuel facility, and raw materials handling
facility at Townsville Port.

2. ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Area/Maintenance Superintendent
o Ensure necessary resource allocation to ensure JSA development and review.
o Ensure all personnel within their area of responsibility comply with JSA
requirements.
o Ensure Supervisor Review of all JSA’s takes place.
o Sign-off on any JSA ranked Moderate if satisfied with the effectiveness of risk
controls.
 Isolation Supervisor/Permit Issuer
o Issue an Area Hazard Sheet (See YHSS047 Isolation and Permit to Work
Standard) to the Permit Acceptor, and explain specific area hazards that may
affect the job.
o Inform the Maintenance Supervisor when contractors or non-area personnel
present to perform work in the area and require Supervisor Review.
o Verify JSA completion.
 Permit Acceptor
o Develop and /or review JSA’s in conjunction with Permit Users, referring to
Areas Hazard Sheet.
o Ensure that identified controls are in place that effectively controls task and
process hazards.
o Ensure any revisions or updates are read and the Work Team Reviewed
Changes Sign-on sheet signed.
o Ensure JSA review takes place.
o Sign onto the JSA, and ensure all team members have also signed on at the
start of each working day.
 Supervisor
o Review and approve JSA’s for all work performed within their area of
accountability to ensure quality, effectiveness, and compliance to this standard.
o Coach and mentor personnel to improve the standard of JSA.
o Identify if a task, due to its complexity and risk, requires a risk assessment in
addition to a JSA.
 Permit User
o Participate in the development and/ or review of the JSA.
o Sign onto the JSA before starting work each day.
o Initiate update if required.

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o Ensure they have read updates and signed the Work Team Reviewed Changes
sign-on sheet.
o Follow the controls specified for use in the JSA.

3. DEFINITIONS
TERM DEFINITION
A level of risk that is tolerable and cannot be reduced further
As Low As Reasonably
without the expenditure of costs that are grossly
Practicable (ALARP)
disproportionate in relation to the benefit gained.

Control A method to manage the risk.

A JSA developed on a computer as opposed to being hand

Electronic JSA
written.

A JSA, often used from site to site, which lists the routine steps,
hazards and controls for a task but which fails to consider the
Generic JSA
specific area hazards and/or local environment or conditions
unique to a particular job.

A specific work assignment involving a number of steps, done

Job
in a set order to complete a task.

A task oriented qualitative risk assessment applied by a work

team involving the identification of hazards involved in each
Job Safety Analysis
step, implementation of controls and the verification of the
effectiveness of controls.

Residual risk The level of risk after implementation of controls

Likelihood that a harmful consequence might result when

Risk
exposure to a hazard

A process whereby supervisors or delegates , review and

Supervisor Review approve JSA’s associated with tasks being performed within
their area of accountability.

4. BENEFITS
Designed for use at the work front, by those performing the task, a Job Safety Analysis
is an important part of QN’s Risk Management Process for preventing incidents in the
workplace. It does this through a process that identifies and controls risks/hazards that
could cause injury/damage to people, equipment, or the environment. Used in the
correct way, JSAs are valuable risk management tool; used incorrectly or
inappropriately, they can result in poor identification of hazards and may contribute to
serious injury or damage.
QN does not permit the use of generic JSA’s on site unless the JSA has been
reviewed and updated to reflect the specific area hazards and/or local environment or
conditions unique to a particular job.

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5. POSITION IN THE RISK MANAGEMENT HIERACHY
JSA is just one of several risk assessment tools that we use at QN to help identify job
hazards with an aim to reduce the likelihood and consequences of unwanted events
(risks) down as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
The effectiveness of the risk assessment process is dependent on choosing the right
tool for the job. When deciding if JSA is the correct tool to use, consider the complexity
and level of risk involved in the task, job, or project. Fig 1 illustrates a suggested Risk
Assessment Tool Application Chart.
A JSA is a basic and low-level risk assessment tool and sits above our informal risk
assessment process, Stop for 6 (see YHSS007b Guideline - Stop for 6). If a job is
considered to contain an unacceptable level of risk by a supervisor or the team during
prestart scoping, JSA review, or any time during the job, a risk assessment tool other
than a JSA should be utilised by an appropriate team and the job stopped until this
process is complete. The use of a JSA is still required in addition to a risk assessment
upon re-commencement of the job. Use of combinations of risk management methods
may be appropriate. Refer to YHSS004 Risk Management Standard.

Figure 1 Risk Assessment Tool Application Chart

6. PROCESS

6.1 Select the Job to be Analysed

A JSA must be developed and followed for all jobs that:
 Do not have a current work instruction
 Are conducted under a permit to work i.e. if no work instruction or approved
standard task exists
 Before starting a job that has never been done before
 Before using new or modified plant, equipment, work practice or material
 Before developing or making changes to routine work methodology or work
instruction

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The JSA will be developed and/or reviewed with the Permit Acceptor and the persons
carrying out the job, and is to be completed after checking the actual job location,
discussing the job scope with the Isolation Supervisor / Permit issuer and receiving an
area hazard sheet.
The job location has to be reviewed prior to the JSA being developed.

6.2 Resources for JSA

Make appropriate resources available to the JSA team including (but not limited to):
 the job scope*  previously completed JSAs
 sufficient time*  site standards
 an experienced team*  Cintellate incident reports
 required competencies/training*  Area risk register(s)
 Area hazard sheets*  safety alerts or HAZCOM’s
 Material Safety  drawings, manuals and
Datasheets(SDS) procedures
 Australian standards and  specialist supplier information.
Codes of practices
(* Must haves)

6.3 Break the Job into Logical Steps

After clarifying the scope of the job with the Isolation Supervisor / Permit issuer and
reviewing the area hazard sheet provided, proceed to the work site.
Identify simple steps and their sequence. Make notes about what, rather than how to
complete a step. Each item is started with an action verb i.e. park, remove, pry etc.
Note: Remember to include “Stop for 6” at key locations in the job sequence and keep
in mind the clean up step is a mandatory step to be included in all JSA’s.
Refer to Attachment 4 YHSS052d Job Safety Analysis Development Guide for an
example of JSA development.
Take care not to make the steps too general or too detailed. A rule of thumb is
that most jobs descriptions should be less than ten steps.

6.4 Identify the Hazards in Each Step

Once recording of the basic steps is complete, the identification of potential hazards
can occur. Based on experience of the job and knowledge of accident and injury
causes, list the things that could go wrong at each step:
 can any body part get caught in or between objects
 do tools, machines, or equipment present any hazards
 can I make harmful contact with moving objects
 can I slip, trip, or fall (on what, where or how)
 can I suffer strain from lifting, pushing, or pulling
 will I be exposed to extreme heat or cold
 is excessive noise or vibration a problem
 is there a danger from falling objects
 is lighting a problem
 can weather conditions affect safety
 is harmful radiation a possibility
 can contact be made with hot, toxic, or caustic substances
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 are there dusts, fumes, mists, or vapours in the air
 are other people working in close vicinity to the job
 could process operations and other equipment nearby affect the job
 is there the potential for spills, leaks, or emissions to impact the environment?

6.5 Develop the Control Measures

Describe the countermeasures necessary to protect the people, environment and
equipment involved in the task (including bystanders) from the identified hazards.
Control measures must address all identified hazards, and the control must be effective
at eliminating or reducing the risk.
6.5.1 The Hierarchy of Controls
Identify controls for each hazard using the hierarchy of controls to reduce the risk as
low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
 Elimination, can the hazard be removed from the work environment?
 Substitution, can the hazard be reduced by using another item that is less harmful?
 Isolation, can the hazard be reduced by relocation, segregation or repositioning.
 Engineering, can a better design prevent exposure to hazards?
 Administrative controls, can we improve systems?
 PPE, for used as a last resort to provide additional safety.
In listing the preventive measures, DO NOT USE general statements such as "be
careful" or "use caution" e.g. instead of phrases such as “competent operator”
define the competency required. Specific statements which describe both what action
is to be taken and how it is to be performed are preferable (refer to Figure 2).

JOB STEP HAZARDS HAZARD CONTROLS

List the steps required to perform the job
in the order they are carried out
Against each step list the potential risks/hazards that could
cause injury/damage to people, equipment or the
environment.
Apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or
reduce the risk of injury / damage to people,
equipment or the environment.
Eliminate, Substitute, Redesign, Separate,
Administrative, PPE

a) Drive to area well clear of traffic.

a) Vehicle too close to passing traffic Turn on emergency flashers

Park vehicle b) Vehicle on uneven, soft ground b) Choose a firm, level parking area

c) Vehicle may roll. c) Apply the parking brake; leave

transmission in PARK.

a) Get assistance if required; turn

spare into upright position in the
a) Strain from lifting spare (poor
Remove spare and tool kit wheel well. Using your legs and
posture/manual handling technique).
standing as close as possible, lift
spare out of truck and roll to flat tire.
a) Pry off hub cap using steady
pressure. Keep out of potential line-
a) Hub cap may pop off and hit you of-fire.
Pry off hub cap and loosen
lug bolts (nuts).
b) Lug wrench may slip b) Use proper lug wrench; use as
intended and apply steady pressure
slowly.
And so on..... a) ... a) ...

Figure 2 Job Safety Analysis example, changing a flat tyre on a light vehicle.

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6.6 Assessing the Risk
Using the risk matrix embedded within the form, JSA’s must be risk ranked. JSA risk
ranking reflects the residual level of risk remaining after control implementation. Each
line will be rated low, medium or high. A Job Residual Risk Ranking (top-right hand
side of the JSA cover sheet) will then be assigned to the task being analysed. This
rating equals the highest level of risk identified within the job steps and is not an
average score.
The Risk Management Standard Risk Matrix YHSS004a specifies Residual Risk
Authority Levels that detail what organisational level sign-off sits with. The majority of
JSA’s will receive a ranking of Low or Moderate Job Residual Risk Ranking. Low risk
sign-off will occur as part of Supervisor Review, while sign-off of a Moderate residual
risk will be at Superintendent Level.
Both the supervisor and the superintendent will review Moderate risk jobs to determine
if the implementation of further controls is necessary, or the need exists to complete a
formal risk assessment in addition to JSA.
If the residual risk of a job is rated as High or Extreme, a formal risk assessment must
be completed in order to ensure risk levels are reduced to an acceptable level.

6.7 Recording and Approving the JSA

Before starting the job:
 record the JSA detailing each job step, the potential hazard and controls for the
step on the JSA form – see Appendix 1 YHSS052a Job Safety Analysis Form and
Figure 2
 all team members of the work group must read the JSA and sign to indicate they
have read, understood, and agree with the steps, hazards and controls of the JSA
 the Permit Acceptor and Supervisor will review and approve the JSA for suitability
including the identification of steps, hazard and control measures
 the JSA shall be kept with the work group on the job so it can be reviewed and up-
dated when necessary.
A JSA may be handwritten or electronic. If using an electronic JSA it is vital that a
review process takes place in the field to ensure accuracy, and consideration given to
the potential for the task to be developed into a work instruction or standard task. Refer
to Attachment 4 YHSS052d Job Safety Analysis Development Guide for an example of
JSA development into a work instruction or standard task.
6.7.1 JSA form – minimum requirements:
The following information shall be included on all JSA forms used on site:
 job description
 business unit/work area
 work order number (number and date issued)
 supervisor reviewing (name, signature and date)
 superintendent reviewing ((name, signature and date) If required)
 permit acceptor approval (name and signature)
 isolation supervisor / permit issuer viewing (name and signature)
 job residual risk rating (risk matrix cell number i.e. L(4))
 required documentation
 required competencies
 personnel preparing JSA (tick column in the Work Team Sign-on Sheet)
 work team sign-on (printed name, company, signature, date)
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 details of each job step, hazards and relevant hazard control measures
 work team reviewed changes sign-on sheet
Note: It is also permissible to attach the front page of the Appendix 1 YHSS052a JSA
form (completed) to the JSA of another company or organisation.

6.8 Review the JSA

The persons carrying out the job will review and sign the JSA form according to the
following conditions:
 on arrival at the job location
 at the beginning of every shift
 when additional hazards are identified
 when the job method or conditions change
 when the job is undertaken again in the future.
If required, i.e. the job is conducted over an extended period, the Appendix 2
YHSS052b JSA Extended Sign On Sheet is available.

6.9 Update JSA

If the JSA is reviewed and altered, all team members must read the updated material
and sign onto the Work Team Reviewed Changes Sign-on Sheet.
It is extremely important that all team members understand JSA changes: if we fail to
communicate key changes, such as a newly identified hazard or a change of control,
this introduces significant risk of an incident occurring.

7. TRAINING
QN personnel and contractors involved in preparing or approving a JSA shall be
competent in the preparation of JSA’s. This recognition will be issued from the Learning
and Development team upon successful completion of class room based training.
Queensland Nickel provides access to a JSA course; requests for training are through
the Learning and Development team.

8. MONITORING
To ensure compliance to the requirements of this Standard the Appendix 3 YHSS052c
Job Safety Analysis Self Assessment shall be used.

9. RECORDS
Electronic Hard Copy Retention Period Confidential
Records
Storage Location Location (yrs) Records

Completed JSA N/A Archive Boxes 7 years No

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10. APPENDICES
Appendix Details

1 YHSS052a Job Safety Analysis Form

2 YHSS052b Job Safety Extended Sign On Sheet

3 YHSS052c Job Safety Analysis Self Assessment

4 YHSS052d Job Safety Analysis Development Guide

11. RELATED DOCUMENTS

Origin Details

YHSS004 Risk Management Standard

YHSS007b Guideline – Stop for 6

YCPS010 Change Management Standard

Queensland YHSS047 Isolation and Permit to Work Standard

Nickel
50435130 JSA Training

50433191 QN Induction, Learning Manager Module

50435249 Create Work Instructions, Learning Manager Module

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Queensland AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management-Principles and Guidelines

Government
Minerals Industry Safety Handbook, Part 2: Procedures and Processes

Mining and Quarrying safety and Health Act 1999,

Guidance Note QGN 17: Development of Effective Job Safety Analysis

National Minerals Industry safety and Health Assessment Guideline,

National
Version 6, 2007

U.S. Department of Labour

OSHA 3071, Job Hazard Analysis 1998
International
Publications
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
Job Safety Analysis

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