Which statement best describes when a JSA/JHA should be performed?

Which statement best describes when a JSA/JHA should be performed?

• A. Before starting a job to identify hazards and determine controls, and periodically as necessary
• B. After a job is completed
• C. Only for new equipment
• D. Only for administrative tasks

Answer: (A)

Planning work safely starts with identifying hazards and deciding the controls before you begin, and then updating them as conditions change. A Job Hazard Analysis is a proactive tool used to anticipate risks for each step of a task and put safeguards in place before work starts, so workers know what to watch for and what to do to stay safe. Because conditions can change or new information can emerge, it should be revisited periodically to keep the plan current. Performing it after a job is finished doesn’t prevent hazards during the task, and it isn’t limited to new equipment or administrative tasks—hazards can arise with any activity, so proactive analysis is needed for all work.

Planning work safely starts with identifying hazards and deciding the controls before you begin, and then updating them as conditions change. A Job Hazard Analysis is a proactive tool used to anticipate risks for each step of a task and put safeguards in place before work starts, so workers know what to watch for and what to do to stay safe. Because conditions can change or new information can emerge, it should be revisited periodically to keep the plan current. Performing it after a job is finished doesn’t prevent hazards during the task, and it isn’t limited to new equipment or administrative tasks—hazards can arise with any activity, so proactive analysis is needed for all work.