Are your JHAs worthless? By Greg Smith, first published here: https://mysafetythoughts.com/2018/03/05/are-your-jhas-worthless/ “Worthless” is not my phrase, and I make no assumptions about the JSA process as it is applied in your workplace, but I am interested in whether your organisation could pass the “worthlessness” test set out in the recent NSW District Court decision, Inspector […]
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Boxing-In Safety Can Be Dangerous
Boxing-In Safety Can Be Dangerous When I was a young boy I remember my parents buying their first automatic washing machine which came in a large cardboard box. I watched them fill it with clothes, a magic white powder and revolve around for about two minutes before turning my attention to the box. Like most […]
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Swimming Up Stream and the SWMS Dilemma
Refer also to: The Arse-Covering Myth Swimming Up Stream and the Safe Work Method Statement Dilemma I was with an organisation this week that was being inspected by the regulator. The regulator had the unenviable task of assessing whether this organisation was appropriately managing risk. The regulator generally uses several tools to determine the […]
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Job Safety Analysis
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Another article by the late George Robotham. You can find more of his work at here: SAFETY REFLECTIONS Job Safety Analysis (J.S.A.) is a simple yet highly effective technique that is under-utilised in industry. Download a Job Safety Analysis Worksheet from Worksafe here: J.S.A. should be used with critical tasks- […]
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How To Complete a SWP
How To Complete a SWP A very common search term used to find this website is: “How to complete a SWP”. An SWP or Standard Work Procedure or Safe Work Procedure is a common and necessary requirement on all construction and building sites. Most Principle Contractors will require and approve one of these before work […]
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Job Hazard Analysis
Some more free Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Resources SOME OF OUR EXISTING RESOURCES: This article explores the connection between the development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s), the process of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and the establishment of Safe Systems of Work. Also provides some excellent templates for developing your own SOPs, […]
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Free Hazard and Risk Assessment Manual
Hazard Assessment & Job Safety Analysis This manual is in Word format, is fully customizable and provides guidelines on risk assessment and conducting a job hazard analysis. If you are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. In order for this to occur, hazards must be controlled. The first step in controlling hazards is […]
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Free Job Hazard Analysis Resources
Before you go any further on this site, please, do yourself a big favour….. late last year we came across this website devoted to Job Hazard Analysis. It has been put together by two devoted JHA gurus, they have extensive real world experience and they wrote THE book on the subject. Even if you have […]
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Job Hazard Analysis
Job Hazard Analysis Job Hazard Analysis – Aligning Human Performance Improvement Concepts With Hazard Analysis By James Roughtonand Nathan Crutchfield In recent discussions and reading on Human Performance Improvement (HPI), we have learned about several enhancements that need to be considered for use in the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process. Job Hazard Analysis Benefits First, […]
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Job Safety Analysis Forms
Job Safety Analysis Forms If you are looking to introduce professional looking and very comprehensive Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Forms you’ll find them at Kalamazoo. They can be fully customised including your company logo, various colours, sizes and paper types including carbonless papers, bonds, weather and tear resistant papers – very impressive! They also have […]
