1. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Training (each session is 6 to 8 hours)
Recommended prerequisites: None
In this course, you will learn the basics of the performing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA), which is a
proven process for controlling operating hazards and costs. You will get a step-by-step overview
of the process, and define your role in making it effective.
Through lecture, demonstrations, and workshops, you’ll learn how to develop and manage a JSA
program in your workplace. You’ll also learn how to enlist participation from line employees,
supervisors, and upper management. The result: Better processes make a safer workplace - and
that means improved production and higher profits.
Who should attend:
• This course is for anyone involved in operations and maintenance that needs to know
how to perform JSAs of new or existing tasks.
• In addition, full-time safety practitioners, safety committee members, safety coordinators,
safety specialists, human resources, safety managers, loss control managers, and
operations managers can benefit from this course
There a maximum of 15 students per 4 to 6 hour session.
Course Outline (6-8 hour session)
• Overview of JSA:
- Understanding JSAs and when to do them
- JSA terminology
• Understanding JSA’s relation to continuous improvement in your organization
• Identify the key requirements for a successful JSA
• Recognize the hazards inherent in task performance.
• Develop appropriate solutions and hazard controls
• Example management system
• Workshop: Complete a JSA for example at your site (or using standard examples in
course) to reduce personal injuries and operating costs (repeated 2 or 3 times, as time
permits)