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 … [Read more...] about Swimming Up Stream and the SWMS Dilemma
JHA
Safety Culture – Twelve Steps to a Change Management Checklist
By James Roughton and Nathan Crutchfield Conducting site reviews (audits), areas surveys, findings from job hazard analysis (JHA), and observations may uncover perceptions, areas or tasks that must be quickly addressed. To be effective, change management must be used if the necessary revisions and … [Read more...] about Safety Culture – Twelve Steps to a Change Management Checklist
Are your JHAs worthless?
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 … [Read more...] about Are your JHAs worthless?
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 … [Read more...] about Boxing-In Safety Can Be Dangerous
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 … [Read more...] about Job Safety Analysis
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 … [Read more...] about How To Complete a SWP
Job Hazard Analysis
Some more free Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Resources SOME OF OUR EXISTING RESOURCES: [download id="70"] This article explores the connection between the development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s), the process of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and the establishment … [Read more...] about Job Hazard Analysis
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. … [Read more...] about Free Hazard and Risk Assessment Manual
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 … [Read more...] about Free Job Hazard Analysis Resources
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 … [Read more...] about Job Hazard Analysis